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Stephen Graves
No void but a nova Flaring for five hundred and seventy-one days. Haloed in reds, browns, ochres As the sunlight caught your shape. Questing eyes, Now green, now gold. Emerging from hidden corners Wreathed in cobwebs and dust. I long to hear your call Insistent outside the bedroom door. Scurrying in, hunkered beneath the chair Then sprawled indulgently on the covers Belly up, paws curled, whiskers twitching In dreams beside me. And then the little tragedy of posters on lampposts, Rain-stained, streaked with rivulets of ink. A 3am procession in the autumn mist, calling your name to the dark. And this is how I will remember you: Bounding eagerly down the stairs, Up the garden path to new adventures, tail held high. Passing from light to shadow Into the void.
Jasmine Lovely
You came into my life when I was just 3 thats why i couldnt spell Sugar. I remember nothing before you. I am 23 now and you aren't here anymore. We had 20 absolutely amazing years together. I held you as you passed as you held me overtime I was sad. I miss you so much and will remember you always. The way you used to like my arm all over so you could rub yourself up and down to clean or how you would choose your spot to sleep in for the next few weeks and then completely switch it up and sleep somewhere randomly again. (On top of cupboards or in them, on the fridge 🤔 haha, under my bed or in my washing). No matter where I look your white fur is still plastered. I don't mind! I miss your warmth when you would sleep on my chest right by my face. That was your favourite spot of all 🥰 I will forever miss you Shooga! I love you so so much my handsome boy ❤️❤️❤️
Pauline Mitchell
Dearest Dusty, We miss you so much! It’s been 4 years since we put you to sleep but we still talk about you and miss you every day. You loved the Christmas tree and cat nip and KFC popcorn chicken. You were the original cat and we love you so much. Miss you every day, love Mum, Shay and Ceara xxx
Annette Davies
Liam came into my life when he was a tiny kitten only 9 weeks old. It was love at first sight and I was smitten. I am grateful for all the love and comfort he gave me and his memory will be treasured forever. I had my darling boy for nearly 8 years but in October 2025 I was told he had a massive tumour near his heart. I could not bear to have him suffer more and held him in my arms for his last breath here at home rather than at the vets. It hurts so much to lose him but the time I had with him is worth all the pain I feel and more. I still cry every day I miss him so. Liam baby I will love you always and miss you every day. Please remember Liam mummy loves you always, my best boy. ❤️
Karen Miller
I lost you yesterday. My heart is broken. I was there when you were born and when you passed quietly away. 17 years of chats, cuddles. You never left my side. Always there to greet me when I came home. If you were here, you’d be laying on my chest with your head on my shoulder. I feel so alone. Thank you so much for being my best friend, for always listening, for loving me. You are my sunshine and will forever be in my heart. Goodbye bubba.
K N
My beautiful baby Mickey Amaretto Stardust you came into my life as a lost kitten and when I finally located where the hours of crying were coming from it was love at first sight. It was like you had always been mine and I had always been yours. Our time together was so short but the impact and joy you gave me will never be forgotten. I’m crushed by your sudden passing and the loss feels unbearable right now. Our plans to bring you to London and meet your fur brother & sisters and the future already imagined is now just a longed for dream. My heart hurts but I will never regret that precious time together. I’ve been changed by your paw prints on my heart. Love you forever xxx
Jodie John
I lost my beloved Archie on October 25. He had been diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma the day before after being admitted for a scan. The vet said he was a good candidate for responding to steroids treatment but other than the initial injection and sudden burst of appetite, he didn't get far. The following morning he suffered an unknown and unexpected neurological event and he was put to sleep. I'm devastated. I cried the day he was diagnosed and I'm still crying now. 10 days of tears and they aren't going away anytime soon. I thought we had some more time. I thought I would give him a chance at living some more but it was taken away from me, from him. My heart is shattered. I love and miss him so so much.
Carol -
On the 8th April, I adopted a cat Kerry who was 10 years old a beautiful tortieshell, who was absolutely perfect, but on the 25th October I took her to vets because she wasnt eating and dribbling. As soon as the vet saw her, she instantly knew after looking into her mouth, that she had an aggressive form of throat cancer and I had now choice to let her go over the rainbow bridge.. I am so grateful to Cats Protection for giving me the opportunity to have had a beautiful cat for only six months and I miss her so much
Lynn Reeves
Truffle you were the third of my ten feral kittens that I took on in the beautiful countryside. I gave you that name because you looked like a sweet baby girl. Poor you, Truff. You were a tom but we stuck to the girlie thing. Gentle, unremarkable but so loving. My companion through breast cancer and my 19 years with you were so special baby. You were the last to go over that rainbow bridge and I feel broken even thinking of your pain. Oral cancer yet you proved to me and everyone that life was for living…sleeping with me for comfort… headbutts to say I love you, Mommy… I miss you so very much and I just wish I still had you and Holly with me, your best pal. I know you are all together in heaven now and playing amongst the long grasses. You never went after birds or squirrels or mice…I believe you knew that Mommy cared for all the wildlife …I miss you so very much my sweet Truffle… play with your sisters and brothers until we meet again. God bless you. I still wish……………but I never wanted you to suffer, ever…Mommy misses you all….xxxxx
A L
Though small, your energy was boundless. My heart often overflowed with your unconditional love. Now all I have are fond memories, photos, and a box filled with your favourite things. I wish we had more time, my sweet angel, but I knew when it was time for you to rest. You fought with all your heart, and I’m forever grateful for every extra day I was blessed with your love. If love alone could have kept you alive, you would have lived forever. I held you in my palm when you were tiny, and I held you in my arms on your final day too. There will never be enough words to describe the joy and love you brought into my life, my sweet little girl. I dream of you often and hope that one day we’ll meet again. A bond like ours can never be broken. I’ll forever remember your beautiful soul every nose bump, every cuddle, every little thing you did to make me smile when I was sad. You were more than just a cat. You were my soul companion. Every hour we spent together lived within my heart, when she loved me. I love you always, Mimi, my precious angel.
Sophie Guyon
My darling boy Luca was five when he was taken from me by a reckless driver. This boy was my soulcat as I call him. I had him from 8 weeks, and he's been by my side ever day since helping me through whatever has come our way by just being there and loving me. He was loved by all who met him, and was popular on our road for being a sweet boy with a little moustache and a penchant for mischief. I'm beyond heartbroken our time has been cut so short, we we're supposed to have so much more time. My Darling Boy, Luca. I will love you forever, and I know you loved me. I will miss you so dearly. Rest easy with Alfie until we meet again x
amelia j
Pinio was a rescue cat and he was the sassiest boy ever. He loved taking up the couch right in the middle, and sitting on the window watching the other cats outside. In the summer he would lounge in the shade and he'd always chase us for treats. He was so sassy and independent, but i couldn't resist giving him a cuddle once in a while. I never got the chance to grieve, but as we get a new cat soon, you will always be in my heart. I hope you are happy in cat heaven. I wish we noticed something sooner. We love you Pinio ❤️
Ailsa Craig
I know it’s hard but you will be okay. It doesn’t matter how long ago it was it’s hard losing your cat but it will be okay. Trust me.
Rebecca Barker
We lost our beloved Nancy one month ago and there is not a day goes by when I don’t cry. She wasn’t just a cat, she was our world. A little human being with fur. She was my shadow and I still look for her everywhere. I’m lost and lonely without her. I know in time we will be ok and hopefully open our hearts to another who needs us just as we needed her. I know you are having fun now in the Summerlands with our dear Bernard, Edmund and Whistler. Spring and autumn 🍂 skies forever. We love you Nancy for the rest of our lives. Mummy and Daddy
Caraline Johnson
I lost my baby Jess in march having adopted her 15 years ago with her brother.they had been hard to rehome as a pair, spike my Tom was a biter. Jess was the most affectionate cat ever and Spike was hapless but endearing. He went down rapidly after she died and passed this morning, thankfully peacefully and not in pain. I'm devastated but comforted that I gave them the best life I could. They are together now if cat heaven exists x