Goodbye Lee, my dear kitten

Was that your cat in your avatar and are those eyes real or photoshopped? Bit like David Bowie.

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My condolences. It breaks your heart when a pet dies but sadly their lifespan is short. I often still think of our dog Josh who died over 20 years ago. Remember the good times with them and let them make you smile again ;)

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I am so sorry for your loss!
He surely had beautiful life with you and your family. You did the right thing.
It's okay to cry for your beloved pet. Now I am crying too... ^^
Be strong and keep those nice memories of your time together close to your heart!

I feel you, i know how hard it is to say goodbye because they are more than "pets". I am sorry for your loss :/

Man that sucks, my condolences.

I can definitely identify with the importance of your loss. Had a cat for 10 years - loved the outdoors and was an absolute menace - one day she brought back a rabbit with her. Absolutely hated other cats but was the best with people. Went out one day and never came back - didn't have a cat for a few years after that, wasn't the same.

:( oh noo :( i know how you feel man, i'm so sorry for your loss

Sad :(
I have an 11 year old cat
My condolences

My condolences:( It is always painful when a family member dies.
He went to the cat paradise "realm of eternal hunting".

Sorry for your loss. We used to have three cats, one shared the same fate (it was panleukopenia I think), one ran away twice (1st time we found him, 2nd time he was lost forever), third one (old age) was run over by a car. This was ages ago though.

I really didn't want to read this topic because I knew it'd make me feel sad. Truly sorry for your loss, and remember how happy and wonderful his life was...he couldn't have been with anyone who'd have loved him more.

Really sorry for you :/ You don't have to feel bad about being sad. Please cherish your memories of him and get better. I also hope your other cat will be with you for a long time.

Time will heal that wound :) And you didn't let him suffer anymore - that's a good thing.

I also breed hamsters and small animals, so I can understand your feelings, Yes they are family
My condolences:

I know your pain, I lost two cats in the past few years that I loved deeply, it broke my heart completely. I know also that no words will make you feel better for a while but I'll share a few anyway. All our pet friends go away forever at one point, it's inevitable, all that matters is he was loved and had a good life, better than most cats, better than most humans actually. If he could talk he'd thank you for giving him a good life, I hope you find confront in that.

Sometimes it takes more courage to let go than it does to hold onto that vain hope that things will get better, you did what was best for him so you should have no regrets about that decision.

I don't know if it'll help any but this poem stuck with me after I read it on thecatsite.com forum. No, I didn't write it and don't know who did.

"Before Humans die they write their last will and testament.
They give their home and all they have to those they leave behind.
If with my paws I could do the same, this is what I'd ask...

To a poor and lonely stray I'd give:

My happy home. My bowl, cozy bed, soft pillows, and all my toys. The lap I loved so much. The hand that stroked my fur, and the voice which spoke my name.

I'd will to the sad, scared shelter Cat the place I had in my Human's heart, of which there seemed no bounds.

So when I die please don't say, 'I'll never have a Cat again, for the loss is more than I can stand.'
Instead go find an unloved Cat, one who's life has no joy or hope, and give my place to them.

This is the only thing I can give, the love I left behind."

I'm sorry for your loss :( I know that pain, I saw many of the stray cats I took in die after being sick.
But at least your cat lived a great life with a wonderful family who was there for him and who took care of him. Thanks for that :3

I'm so sorry.

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Thank you Lee for being such a good friend to Soraiah and her family, you will be greatly missed!
You filled Soraiah's life with love and she will remember all the good times you had together.
Good bye. :(

Losing a cat to sickness is awful, I'm with you all the way. My cat was such a gentle soul. It was heartbreaking to see his final moments -- and when we weren't expecting it either D:

But I'm sure your Lee was lucky to have you and your family. It's a precious thing that you all cared for him as much as you did.

Sorry mate, I don't know how you must be feeling. I can barely imagine, and it does hurts.

I have 5 and lost none yet, they all are family. They are young, 2 years old the mother, 1 year old her 3 childs, and Ivan (2 months old), who my parents brought home after rescue him from the plaza nearby, and there were dogs around. Can you believe that he is brave as fuck? Barely gets frightened.

This is life, and that's the price we all living creatures have to pay.

condolences. the pain of never seeing our loved ones again is too much. but we must be strong and endure. i love animals too. they are our friends and family. keep the faith. Lee wants you to be happy

My condolences. It's always hard to say goodbye. Lee's journey comes to the end but there're still other families are with you. And I believe that you're a good person and Lee is always happy during these years with you.
That post reminds me of my beloved pet who left me 17 years ago, even now I would dream about him from time to time.

In some fairy tales, when good people passed away their souls would become stars on the sky.
Looks at the stars then you'd find Lee is shining for you.

Really sorry, Soraiah - I feel your pain and your post bought a tear to my eye too. I have been through that before and it is devastating. Your sadness and anguish will eventually be replaced by loving memories and fondness for your lost friend.

I feel so bad for you. I remember when my fat cat passed away from respiratory infection at age 17 (he just fell asleep with me on the floor and didn't wake up), and now my pup is getting up there in years, and I dread the day she leaves. It's hard to imagine a day without her.

All we can do is dote on them and spend as much time as we can with them, and cherish all the joy they brought us once they're gone. My sincere condolences. ;_;