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Lisa Swinburn
On the Tuesday 18th november 2025 I had to my beloved cat gracie down to sleep. Oh how I miss her cuddles in bed on top of me and her meow too it like a empty hole been left in my life as I had a stressful couple of months she comfort me when things were wrong and she know how upset I was she comfort me Oh how I miss her an awful lot Miss her now and forever always love you gracie From lisa aka mummy
Andrea Morris
You chose to spend your life with me, with your brother Church and your kittens Lollipop and Jelly Bean. One by one they left us over the recent years, and you were the last to go after eighteen beautiful years together. Losing you has been the hardest of all. These last few years you were my comfort through every loss, and I hope you felt held and comforted too. I still catch myself looking to your little spot, expecting to see you waiting for me. It’s only been four days, and I still imagine you here, moving through the house the way you always did. Thank you, Holly, for every single day you shared with me — for your gentleness, your patience, your warmth. I wish I could have one more day with you and your little family, just to hold you all close again. I want to hold on to this feeling of you, because I never want to lose you. I miss you, Holly. I’m relieved you’re free from pain and reunited with your family, but my heart and my arms ache for your cuddles. I miss being your mum. My friend, my baby girl. God bless you all 🐾❤️🩹
Alicia Amey
Yesterday I lost my lovely girl Lola when she was hit by a van- she had only just turned one year old. She was the sweetest, loveliest, happiest little kitten I’ve ever known- always wanting cuddles and games. I still see her sweet little face in all her favourite sleeping spots. I am beyond heartbroken that our time together was cut short so abruptly, the house feels so incredibly quiet without her meows and without her chasing her brother around. I feel beyond grateful for the time we had together and she will always have such a special place in my heart. I hope you rest well my sweet girl, we will miss you so so much ❤️
Barbara Mavros
This beautiful cat came onto our lives as a stray just over 9 yrs ago. Before i knew it along came 5 beautiful kittens and of course my adult children just couldnt bear to give them away so now we had 3. Bubba and her babies Alfie and Leo. Bubba quickly became my sons soul mate helping him through some difficult times. 2 days ago she became the angel she truly is. She has left the deepest hole in my sons heart. The most difficult decision to make. She left us knowing her soul mate, my son is going to be ok. Sweet beautiful Bubba we miss you, love you and you will always be in our hearts. We will continue to cherish and love your babies. Thankyou for saving my baby boy xxx
Alexis Miller
I first got to meet you when I was 8 soon after my parents split up. I was an emotional child and you were the comfort. You stayed by side and kept me safe. I felt protected. You were my bestfriend. After a sad day - you were the light. On all my special occasions you were curled up beside me. And then someone decided antifreeze was ‘necessary’ to stop animals coming into their gardens. You did not deserve to pass so early. You were so innocent and beautiful, and I’m eternally grateful I got to be your human. Holding you in my arms for a final time was unfairly too early. My baby was only 9 fully healthy and full of life yet to live. I will look for you in every black cat I see, every high-pitch noise that resembles your meow. Love is a word not strong enough for what I felt for you. I will miss my soul cat forever.
Jenifer Quinn
I lost my lovely little girl today. She was diagnosed with CKD and went downhill very quickly. The vet said it was the right thing to do but it doesn’t feel like it . She was only 14 and wish I had more time with her. I love you Betty and always will
Karen Tomkinson
We recently had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy , he and his brother Forrest came into our family as kittens 12 years ago , I had a special bond with heskey , he came to me and was my comfort blanket through some tough times, he understood without judging , he was so loved by us , I’m devastated he’s gone , making that decision to let him go has ripped my heart in two , I know if he’d stayed he would be in pain but I feel terrible guilt letting him go , seeing Forrest without his brother breaks my heart. I’m struggling to not see him around he was always somewhere close by , the love of a cat is something so precious. RIP beautiful boy
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