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Amy Goodchild
Midnight wasn’t just my cat he was part of my family and he was only 6or 7 and he was a great cat and I don’t know if he suffered or not but I never forget him
Seren Jones
Twinkles, Twinks, Twinkiliicious, I love you more than words can describe. There’s a hole in my heart now where you used to be and I feel numb. I miss you so much and I’m so sorry that I couldn’t save you. You really were my baby, from the day I met you when I was only 4 to now that I’m 18. You were my rock, when everything wasn’t going alright. I knew it would be okay because I had you. Ember and Moonlight miss you, Autumn is unbothered tbh lol. You know how she is, mam is okay. I’m staying strong so I can look after her like she has for me so many times but please don’t think I don’t care, I just don’t know how to deal with the loss of you, I remember all the times me and Carwyn gave you a bath and you were so good, all the times with me and Olivia. I’m sorry you couldn’t see her one last time my baby. She loves you and misses you as well. You’ve met so many people and they are all gutted with this loss but we will be okay and I’m glad you're not in pain anymore. I’ll be okay Twinkies. I love you.
Sarah Vessey
Today I said goodbye to my best friend for the last 16 years. My lovely Ozzy has been through so much with me, he snuggled into bed and cuddled me whilst I cried over the loss of my husky. He’s kept me company whilst I’ve struggled with fibromyalgia and ME symptoms over the last 2 years. The pain is raw right now but you are at peace. You were loved and will be remembered as long as I live. The love you gave the whole family was such a huge blessing. I hope those of you reading this are ok, I’m sorry for your loss. Keep those memories alive, look through the photo albums even if it does make you cry. Remember your cat loved you as much as you loved them xxx
Leshu Torchin
There are no words of comfort for me right now. I had to say goodbye to my best girl today . Mieke and I were a love story for the ages— as I would often say. She was the cuddliest, the feistiest, and the best companion I could have. Making the decision it was time after almost three months of care for what turned out to be lymphoma, was the hardest thing. What I hate most is that I did not have the time to give her a day of getting to eat all the treats she would want and had not been allowed to eat during her treatment. But at least this morning we had cuddles. We had the best life together: I adored her and she me. But even knowing this the pain is still so great. And I must remember that the pain is so enormous because our love was that big, and that rewarding. And I hope that will sustain me through this horrible time. Maybe I shouldn’t have written yet. Maybe I should have when I could revisit the happy memories. But I needed to share in a place where those reading this will likely know these feelings— if too deeply.
Ben Wheeler
Last night we said goodbye to our beautiful girl, Bella. She had been unwell for a while and I thought I was prepared as one can be for the end. However, it’s hit me really hard and at the moment I just feel totally overwhelmed with sadness and miss her dearly already. We had the pleasure of her companionship from a tiny kitten for the best part of 15 years, which I’m trying to hold onto at the moment. I know it will get easier with time and I’m glad she is no longer in pain. But it’s hard at the moment… and that’s ok. Rest in peace my little one. We love you
Lisa Berrie
In 2023 I adopted my baby girl Jasmine from Cats Protection. She was a rescue but in reality, she recused me. She was unlike any cat I have ever had in 20/30 years. I have lost cats in the past either to illness or just old age. Which was of course devastating. But… this time, it was different. Jasmine was just over a year old when she wandered just a little further than normal and a car hit her. She was microchipped so I got a call from the animal hospital in Deer Park at 8pm to tell me they had her. I automatically thought that someone had picked her up thinking she was lost. But then the words came from the other end of the phone. ‘Jasmine has been involved in a road traffic collision and unfortunately she’s just passed away’ My guts fell to my feet. I couldn’t process what they were telling me. The 18 year old boy that hit her stopped, picked her up from the side of the road at Nigel Rise. She was still alive so he wrapped her in his hoodie and drove her to Deer Park. He said he stroked her head and she just looked at him. Her back end was away. I will be forever thankful to him for stopping and for comforting her when I couldn’t. I take comfort from the fact of how loved she was and I’m so thankful that I had even that short time with her. It’s ok to be sad, it’s ok to cry, be angry. But please focus on the time you had, however long or short and oh my how much love there was. It never leaves you, but I was blessed to be her mama and you were too 🐈⬛❤️
Janet Collins
I adopted Rosie when she was 3 from a rescue centre and over the following 6 years nursed her through 2 cancer operations and 3 eye operations . I thought the worst was over and we'd grow old together. Not so and last week my poor baby developed sudden, severe pancreatitis. I was at the vets every day with her but she wasn't responding to any treatment and her body was shutting down. Her pain was my pain and I had to let her go . She was my friend, my baby and my soulmate and I loved her so very much. The emptiness now is unbearable I am constantly looking for her and would give anything have her back but I can't so I have to take comfort that I gave her the best life I could and in return she enriched mine with her love, her affection ( even though sometimes she was a right little diva) and so many happy memories. She will always be in my heart I was honoured to have shared my life with her. Now I have to let myself grieve and come to terms with her huge loss and the massive hole she has left in my life.
Sadie Pearson
To the tune of Lucy in the sky with diamonds. She left for Rainbow Bridge last night after 9 years of blessing us with her heart. Rest easy my diamond. We'll visit you on Rainbow Bridge one day.
Karen Brown
So loved, from the start. We rescued you and your sister @ 6 months old (your sister is lying next to me snoring 😴) I’ve loved and lost many cats, but never in the way we lost you; to a RTA some 2 miles from home. You were always a hunter, you brought us many ‘gifts’ 😊 sadly your life was cut short at just 14 years old. We miss your ‘yowls’ announcing your arrival home; your Mr Benn impressions; sitting there silently with your hooded, masked eyes searching us out. It’s now been 6 weeks since we found your lifeless body; but we now know you live on in spirit, your essence is around us all of the time. We will treasure the time we had together, you were one, amazing love bug of a cat. We love(d) you dearly, but you know that. Until we meet again my lovely boy Addy. We miss you 😢 terribly, but take comfort in the fact that we had the joy of looking after you for nearly 14 years. Rest in peace my darling Addy, see you at the Rainbow 🌈 Bridge 💙💙
Michelle mousdell
Ruby, what can I say she was the best cat, companion and best friend I could ask for. I had her for 19 1/2 years and lost her to mouth cancer. She was in my life longer than she wasn't. She has only been gone 5 days and my heart breaks. I don't know what I'm going to do with out her. I know with time it will ease but for now I needed to share how special and amazing she was.
john allen
i am lucky allen today saw the end of my life i was age 26 and did i have a good life but i was so ill my owner for all the years i had spent living with him i was very spoilt looked after very well but it was my time to go R.I.P love you so much lucky xxxxx🥲🥲
Claire Hodgson
It’s been two months since our beautiful 8 year old puss was hit by a car. And I write this now on a bad day of missing her. It's turned me upside down and inside out and feel like I’m not moving through it. I’m so shocked by the events, thinking she was savvy living round here being so comfortable with the little circuit. She was an equal member of our family and a constant to our young son. Turns out she was my ‘peace’ more than I ever realised and now I can’t get that back. I truly am bereft and struggle between trying to push it down or it comes flooding out. I hope soon to be able to think of the good memories and enjoy them. Now it is still very sore. She was a shoulder cat. My shoulder. She wanted breakfast on the dining room table and sat with us for my sons every bed and bath time routine. I knew what meow was coming before she made it. Soul cat absolutely.
Syeda KissaAli Gardezi Gardezi
Coco came into my life as a tiny, four-month-old Himalayan kitten—fragile, wide-eyed, and impossibly sweet. From the very beginning, she was more than just a pet. She was my girl, my first child, the little heartbeat that filled my home. Soon after I got her, she was diagnosed with FPV—a deadly virus for a kitten that small. I held her close every night, afraid I’d lose her. But Coco was a fighter. We made it through together, and over time, she turned into a stunning beauty with the softest fur and the gentlest soul. For six years, she was my shadow. She’d curl up beside me, wait at the door when I came home, and talk to me with her expressive meows. She left her little paw prints all over my life—on my clothes, my furniture, and most deeply, on my heart. And then, in a moment it ended. A car hit her. Just like that, she was gone. The silence she left behind is unbearable. I still look for her. Still listen for her steps. It’s hard to breathe in a world she’s no longer part of. People might say, “She was just a cat.” But Coco was so much more. She was my comfort, my joy, my companion. The love we shared was real, deep, and unconditional. Saying goodbye to her is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But I know she felt safe, loved, and adored every single day she was with me. I will carry her in my heart forever.
Hannah Rowland
Today, Tuesday 12 August 2025, I had to say goodbye to my beloved boy, Alfie. Alfie turned 12 in April 2025 and was one of a litter of four who has been in my life since the day he was born. He had a short battle with diabetes, which developed quickly and took hold of his back legs and tendons in a short space of time - the damage was too far gone. We watched him struggle day in, day out with simple movements. He would sit at the bottom of the stairs and meow for me to come and carry him up - which I will miss endlessly. I reflect back and think of him jumping up onto six foot fences, knowing he wasn’t able to be the active, exploring cat he once was. He has left a huge hole in my heart - I’m never going to stop missing him. But I take comfort in knowing I was able to put him out of any kind or pain or discomfort before things progressed for the worse. This doesn’t stop the pain, but we feel pain because we care. My one piece of advice would be to read the many stories on this page - as you are not alone, amongst a community of devoted cat lovers. It certainly gave me comfort to read other’s comments.
Katie Barry
We had to put our cat down 3 days ago after having him for 15 years. Unfortunately, old age got to him and he was in too much pain. Putting him down was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through. I grew up with Oli and he was my best friend. He was definitely the spotlight in the family and all our lives revolved around him. I miss him so much and sometimes I can still hear him meowing or hear him coming through the cat flap, then I remember he’s not here and it breaks my heart. Even though him being put down was devastating, I rest knowing he had an amazing life and he’s no longer in pain and we were all there with him in his final moments. Things that have helped me cope is looking at old pictures and videos and remembering his little quirks. I will miss you forever Oli. I’m so lucky to have had you for so long and I am glad you can finally rest in peace.