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Milena Gillingham
To my Bertie Bassett, Yesterday we lost you so suddenly at the age of 5.5. Your little heart could no longer cope and we are so sad that you have gone. You were so innocent and kind and we will miss you taking the armchair and meowing for food. I am so sorry we could not save you, but I am happy I could be there for you in your final moments - cuddling, crying, purring and having a few last bites of dreamies. May your perfect, innocent soul rest in peace. You deserved longer on earth, having more love from us all, but now you are at peace and I can only hope you knew how much you meant to us. We love you little Bertie Bassett.
Pauline Vickers
It's only 2 days since our darling Nelson has passed over to The Rainbow Bridge. We are heartbroken and our home feels empty and lost. We adopted him from The Animal Shelter 13 years ago. We know he was well loved and the love he gave us will remain in our hearts forever. It's heartbreaking losing your beloved cat and we would all wish we could have had more time with them here on earth. Until we are reunited again in Heaven. God Bless everyone who is mourning the loss of their precious one
Tony Mayers
Although you were very old mau-mau, you always behaved like a kitten, until you suddenly fell poorly. It hurts because you were your usual self one minute, the next it was clear something was wrong. The vet gave you some medicine and I fed you some more by hand and a few hours later you seemed to be on the mend and we were all so happy. You were given lots of hugs and love and I told you how much of a fright you gave us all. Sadly, within a few hours it was clear something wasnt right, and as I sat cuddling you, crying and singing to you, telling you how special you are, you took a sudden turn for the worse. I rang the vets in tears and even as I laid you in your carry case you still made clear your displeasure at being in there, as you always did. The vet expressed her surprise at seeing us back so soon but when she saw you, there was sadly no other option than to let you go to sleep. I held your head in my hands, stroking your nose and looking into your eyes, hoping that you knew I was there with you and you weren't alone. I cried and cried and I didn't want to say goodbye but knew that I had to. We've all cried so many tears and we all miss you so much. I always pretended that you didn't mean that much to me, but in secret I would sing to you and together we would watch videos of birds singing in the wild. Now everyone can see how much I really loved you. You were only small, but you've left such a big hole in our lives.
Emily Underwood
Pan, Today, and every day following, I am trapped in a world without you. No matter where I look, I will see you everywhere and find you nowhere. You were scared and alone even as I held you, as weightless as a baby from the cancer that starved you, suddenly deadweight in my arms, still warm in your blanket. I couldn't follow you. The last warmth went with you when we left your body. We had 12 years with you and wanted 12 more. You were a comfort to each of us in our darkest moments. I will always wonder whether we were in yours, at the end. This love that finds the world a stranger now will always be yours, it can go nowhere else.
Katy Owen
My darling Titchy, it has been 2 days since we had to say goodbye. I miss you more than words can express and daddy misses you so much. 17 wonderful years we had with you and we just knew it was time. You had lost weight, you were so wobbly and although you still showered us with love you were so tired. I feel guilty that I let the vet put you to sleep, I feel guilty that I didn’t wait a little longer just a day or so to hold you and kiss you before you had to go. But I couldn’t let you suffer. If only you could have talked to me and told me how you felt. You passed so peacefully, within seconds but I feel so sad and even leaving you there to be cremated I feel so sad that you might be cold or missing us and missing us in heaven. It is so upsetting. I hope your spirit is still with us and you know how much we loved you. You were with me all my adult life and dad and I will miss you so much. We love you so much and I hope you do understand why we had to say goodbye. You were the best boy and I can’t express how upset I am that you are not here, sleeping on my side every night. I miss your weight on top of me. We are heartbroken. I love you so much my Titchy and I hope you are waiting for us when it is our time. Love you forever.
tulsa mclain
Sonic You came into our lives 14 years with your Brother Tails who passed away some years ago, However sonic you went onto with your life m giving us cuddles and kiss and unexpected you left us today 2024 you will be missed . But you are now with your brother tails. Rest In Peace Sonic and thankyou for the love you give us as a cat Tulsa and Sharon Mclain
John Picco
Our Cappi, we found at last chance rescue in new Romney as a young cat. He was an immediate addition to our family. He Had loads of issues as he had injuries from a previous car accident, his hip and bowel were repaired. For the next 10 years he had a great life, bringing us presents and dropping them in the wife’s slippers, giving loads of love and cuddles. 6weeks ago he was acting a bit odd, took him to the vets who diagnosed a blocked bladder, this was drained over 3 occasions until they told us that he was in pain and nothing more could be done for him. He sat on my lap and I knew he was in pain as he looked at me with those big eyes. We had to make the most awful decision to stop his pain and let him cross the rainbow bridge🌈. Lots of tears, lots of seeing him coming through the cat flap, knowing he had passed over. Still very sad now and we are missing him so much, but we did the right thing for our bestest friend!! Love and miss you Cappi xxx
Gareth Mulvenna
Ruffles, you were the most loveable big tuxedo. You were in my life for almost 11 years and you were my best friend. I'll miss the cuddles you gave me and the love you showed me. You had a huge impact on my life and I will remember your warm fur and loud purrs forever.
Sharon Bakker
We have had our male cat for almost 14 years. And what a Joy you were. You were my peace, my comfort, my heart. You were everything. And within 2 sec you were out of this world. I still cannot believe that I pick you up, give you kisses and then 5 minutes later you lay there on the floor. Your limp body will forever haunt me. That moment I realised my beloved Charly is no more. Not on this earth at least. Because my Charly, I will forever love you. I will forever mourn you. But I do hope that the agony I am in now will eventually go away and make space for all the softness, light and love you brought into our world. Your human mama. I love you
April Longe
Lilo you saved me. You were the sweetest cat in the entire world. It’s been just over 10 hours since I lost you and my heart aches. You were only 1 and a half and yet it feels like I’ve known you my whole life. You always knew what to do when I was sad. You licked the tears away from my eyes purred and were ALWAYS without fail next to me. I will miss you my sweet baby. You were my everything and everyone who met you said you were the cutest most sociable cat. I am so sorry you were in the road and I wish I could’ve saved you. Meeting you was the best thing that’s ever happened to me and I’ll NEVER forget you. The heartbreak is too much and I don’t think I'll ever recover from losing you Lilers. You’ll always be my number one girl.
Beth Gilmore
My sweet sweet Panchey, when we moved house 8 years ago and found you, a stray, outside the door, demanding food, I never could have known how much you'd touch our lives. You were there when our darling mum got cancer four years ago and we brought you in to the hospice to say goodbye to her. You sat on her chest and seemed to know. You were the sweetest most gentlest cat ever, and I knew our bond was unbreakable. You would go crazy every time I drank night time tea because the valerian in it would have the same effect as catnip; you'd steal teabags and rub your little pink nose against them. You sat in the piles of laundry as it was near the boiler (the warmest spot). You would let me give you kisses on your tiny head and cuddles as you got older. My heart broke this morning when we received the call that you had very advanced lymphoma only after a week of you seeming a bit more tired than normal. I knew in my heart it was time to let you go. You seemed your old energetic younger self thanks to the pain meds. We brought in your favourite blanky and fed you expensive pâté and took photos. I cuddled you and gave you kisses on your little head and held even after you went limp in my arms. You left so quickly, just after a few seconds; your little body just couldn't take it anymore. It feels so empty without you. I know you're with our darling mum now, and can still see you galloping through the fields of grass in our garden and sipping water from the pond. I love you forever and ever. Beth xxxxxx
Janet Burns
Precious memories & adorable antics of my little feline friend. Marble came into my life about 20 months ago. She lived next door. What a curious, beautiful, sweet, loving little rascal she was. Her parents are lovely. They worked long hours, so I would keep an eye on her most days. Marble would pop into mine, sit on me, sleep on my bed, sit in the garden with me... aww she was my BEST FRIEND. Marble gave me unconditional love & affection, also some unwanted scratches. 😂😂 Over the past 20 months I totally fell in love. I’d never owned a pet, was totally petrified of cats yet Marble stole my heart. Now Marble has passed over the Rainbow 🌈 Bridge due to an accident. Heartbreaking 💔 I just can’t believe it. Such a shock. However, the times I’ve spent with her, feeding & nurturing her has made me a better person. The love I have / had for her was just like I have for my family. I will treasure her forever. Marble was unique and we will never forget her. I look at her photos with love & sadness both of which are strong. I’m so so glad Marble came into my life & it was only for a short time yet Marble was meant to be here. To love & be loved. This is the very 1st time I’ve ever grieved over a pet. All our pets are amazing & we love them so, so much & they love us. Let’s remember how our pets changed our lives. I feel honoured that they chose us & the gift they gave is amazing 🤩. God bless them all. ❤️🐾❤️🐾
Heather Flint
I often visit the Bereavement Stories to comfort my broken soul. They are, understandably, updated regularly and I feel a deep need to connect with others out there who are experiencing the same pain as I am. Some recent beautiful words have been: The memories are so painful; You were my everything; You were so loved; The house is not the same without you; Every time I think about him it reminds me of a time when the world made sense; Since he's been gone, no peace, no rest, the punches keep coming; my eyes are swollen from the tears. Do you know, all of you wonderful cat-lovers, you are expressing exactly what I and so very many countless others deeply feel when we lose a feline family member. It is utterly impossible to express our pain to those who have never experienced the joy and wonder of having a cat companion. I salute you all, and I can truly say that I know your pain. I have lost two of the dearest loves of my life in the last four months, and the agony is indescribable. Thank you profoundly to everyone who has contributed, and continues to contribute, to this special thread. I feel as alone as you all do, but the spiritual family of us cat-lovers is immensely strong and we must draw from each other's support. The pain is terrible, it is shockingly heartbreaking, but none of us are alone. Spiritually, we are as one. Never let your memories fade. Keep your companions' spirit alive. Nurture their memories in your hearts. Love them always, even though the are now flying with the angels. My thoughts are with all of you. Bless you for giving your cats such selfless love xxx
Joanne Symons
I remember when I picked you up from the cat rescue foster carer where you were awaiting a new home. I loved how you looked at me from a pile of fresh ironing as if to say ‘you’ll do’. I talked to you all the way home telling you how much I was going to love you and what great times we would have. And we did. You were by my side for 8 years, you knew when I was poorly a few years ago and needed head butts and snuggles. You were known by everyone in the neighbourhood, sitting on guard at the end of the drive and seeing off any passing dogs that got too close to your territory. You went everywhere with me in the house and garden, you were my funny little shadow, chasing leaves (and birds if you could get away with it) sitting hopefully by the Dreamies cupboard and watching the TV sat on my knees. I had to let you go my darling, beautiful soul, I’m so very sorry, you will be with me forever. You are everywhere in the house and garden, the memories are so painful right now, I am heartbroken. I will love you and remember you always, love from your mum xx
Carly Dorman
The smallest Tortoiseshell with the biggest Tortitude. My baby girl, It’s only been just over 1 day since you lost your battle (27/10/24) but you gave it your all. You were my everything, so imperfectly perfect & we had a bond that was unlike anything I have ever known. Strutting around the house like a protective lion, waiting at the cat flap to bash any cat who tried the kitty door, always swishing that tail, doing your own version of kitty yoga next to me whilst I did mine & telling me when you needed something. Most of all I am missing my ‘Kharki snuggles’ your playfulness, your meow’s, your motorbike sounding purrs, that crazy cute cattitude you had, heck, I even your stinky bum. We had the best time together Kharki & for that I have been and will be forever grateful. I miss & love you so so much my little Kharki-Saurus-Rex Always & forever, your cat mum xxXxx