I lost my cat today. I don’t know what to do. Please post about the animals you’ve lost, or just post something cute.I’ll never forget you, Wally. I’m so sorry.8-31-2016 - 9-5-2025
You didn't fall for the outdoor cat meme did you
>>5042330No, I just forgot to make sure a door was all the way closed and locked. It only takes one mistake.
>>5042333Ironically letting your cat outside is better but not in the traditional outdoor cat senseIf you have an enclosed porch or a fenced yard with coyote rollers/angled fence toppers you never have to worry about your cat escaping and they can go outside
My childhood cat wasn't lost, she returned.We don't lose pets. People. They came to us from somewhere and they simply go back. Not wanting us to hurry to meet back up for them, but wait for us all the same.Don't rush the reunion, but do what you can to make all you got left to do here good and plentiful.That's what everyone you can't see anymore really wants from you. Good stories.A message that the lessons they taught weren't forgotten.
>>5042338I'm gonna need to see some IDs.
>>5042303This board doesn't have nearly enough active users for there to be so many "my cat just died" posts in such a short time span. Some of you are bullshitting and spamming the place with cat shit.
>>5042333Are you sure he won't come back? Was he chipped?
>>5042422its just because letting cats outside is insanely dangerous, cats just follow their instincts, and this hasnt been ingrained in first world culture like it has been for dogs. i think 50% of cat owners still think cats are smarter than dogs and are also wild animals with flawless instincts - and even apex predators. ive seen normie tv call housecats apex predators. seriously. cat people are retarded and dont have the faintest clue about the retarded little animal they actually own. they only know the myths and legends. op should have had a catio to fulfill the things instincts so it wouldnt bolt at the first whiff of prey and other cats
>>5042303Fake cat
>>5042521He’s gone, anon. We found evidence that he was killed. We didn’t hear anything in the night like cries or a struggle, so I’m hopeful that it happened quickly.
>>5042303>>5042333>>5042732I'm sorry to hear that anon
>>5043010Meds schizo
My cat passed away two days ago. Tomorrow I'll go to the store to print some nice pictures of her I took over the years. What did/do you anons do to cope with the grief?
>>5042303By the way I didn't pay attention to the date, I lost my cat the same day as you. I'm sorry anon. I know how hard it is.
>>5043639Other than crying? I ordered a framed picture of him, the one in the OP, which is the last picture I ever took of him. I also ordered a book called A Grief Observed by CS Lewis that I’ll read next week. It’s about the death of his wife, which is obviously different to losing a pet, but I wanted to hear someone else describe their feelings of loss in a way that I might not have the words for.I’ve lost pets before but this was the first one that was entirely mine, and I was closer to him than I think I’ve ever been to a pet. Also losing one out of nowhere is much worse than if you have weeks or months to prepare for it.>>5043642Thanks, I’m sorry to hear that.
>>5043639i placed her ashes on my fireplace mantle and surrounded it with stuff she liked. since i didn't plan on having another cat i gave away whatever was useful to other cat owners, but i still have a lot of cat stuff left. as for coping i really only just cried about it.i eventually deep cleaned the house and started noticing the lack of cat hair. vacuum was filling up with my hair and not hers. habits i had picked up to check if my fingers were free of loose fur before i touched my eyes or lips went away. almost immediately after she was gone i noticed the silence.since she was dying from acute diabetic ketoacidosis i had to put her down. this was an extremely difficult decision to make. initially, and for a long time after her passing, it left me feeling guilty about failing at pet ownership. it took a lot of vet visits to get her into remission but unfortunately it didn't last. i don't think this was really a failure now, i think failing would have constituted giving her away when i learned about her condition, and i didn't want to do that.the first photo i have of her is my favorite, i might have it printed as well. i took it the day i adopted her, from a rescue home that had a lot of other cats in it which i was told left her feeling uncomfortable and constantly on edge, so this moment was the first time i think she felt comfortable in a while.the feeling of guilt still comes back sometimes and i just let those feelings out. it's easier than holding it in.
>>5042303I'm also putting down my cat today anon.RIP
It's amazing how many peoples cats are dying, all the time, on /an//kot/ is at least 30% obituaries on any given dayWhat do dog people do when their dogs die? Apparently, not go on 4chanMaybe they have more irl friends
My cat is 12 now and when looking for a new apartment, having a vet nearby was a factor for me. She still has some good years ahead of her, but when it's time, we can make it as anxiety free as possible. New apartment is about 100 meters from the vet
>>5043737I think I'll get that book too, sounds interesting.>>5043745It seems like you did way more than a lot of pet owners. I felt a bit of guilt too, I kept telling myself that I should have brought her to the vet earlier or be more attentive to the signs. Even with the best care we can't control all that's happening. >>5043844Sorry to hear that.
>>5042330Is this trolling ? Aren't cats supposed to be outside ? I've had like 5 cats in my life, all outside, never had any problems, if your cat doesn't come back then just be nicer to it ?
My two pet Guinea Pigs died of heat stroke when I was 8 or so. The worst part is that one of them was albino, so they definitely felt it full force.
