Today, one of my beloved cats, my dear little Lee, fell asleep forever. He was sick and the vet said he could not help him anymore. My mum and my brother took him to the vet while I stayed home with my other cat.
Lee didn't have to be alone in his last moments, I only wish, I could have been with him as well. But I'm glad that not only for me, but also for the rest of my family, our cats aren't just pets, they are beloved family members.
Lee was sick and me, my family, the vet... we all thought it was better to let him go instead of make him suffer for the sake of having some more days with him.
For 12 years, he made my life better every day. He purred all the time, he was the sweetest cat, never hissed or was aggressive. He was clever and knew how to open doors. He loved unconditionally.
I miss him already and I would do everything to see him happy and healthy one last time... but I know that it would have been selfish to make him endure a treatment that would not cure him. He would have been suffering so... goodbye, my beloved little kitten. I'll never forget you.

I know, for some here, pet's might not be as important. But please, allow me to grief. For me, my cats are important, they are family and I just need a little place to be sad and to cry.
Thank you.

Edit:
You all moved me so much with your kind words. Thank you so, so much.
I'll try to answer all of you. Just not today. I still try to realize that he's truly gone and everytime I see his brother, or the places he used to sleep, I start to cry again.
I wish none of us would have to say goodbye to a beloved one and I'm sorry to hear that so many of you also lost some friends already. At the same time, I'm glad that all of them had a loving family and I'm sure they were very happy.

Edit:
Dear flutesong made a Giveaway. Thank you so much, that's very sweet of you hug
In memory of Lee and our other four-legged friends and family members.

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I'm very very sorry. It's sad, when we lose those, who we love, no matter is it animal or human. But we have a hope, that we'll meet in afterlife.

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Sorry for your loss, Soraiah. Our family dog passed away a few years ago, it was like loosing a brother to me. But you'll get through it someday and will be stronger afterwards, keep your head up!

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I am so sorry for your loss :(

My 15 years old cat died two years ago. A couple of days later someone told me to adopt from the animal shelter. I didn't want at first, because I felt like I was "replacing" my cat, but eventually, I did. And I don't regret it at all, or the other cat I got later to gave her company, or have kept the one that I found abandoned on the street... I went from having one cat to three in no time. Also went to peace and love to hate, as the newest member of the feline family has not been well received by the other two.

Please check your other cats carefully, as some cats might get depressed after losing a loved one.

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My condolences dude.

5 years ago
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So sorry to hear that. I lost a beloved kitty years ago, who had a personality that sounds very much like your kitty, Lee. Sometimes they are just particularly special. I still grieve for him.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwH47FCPGDU
Faith's Hymn - Beautiful Chorus

I listen to this while reading through this thread, crying inside with you a little and getting all sentimental with my two furry ladies around here, who are, thankfully, neither old nor sick, but even thinking about the inevitable day where we will have to part breaks my heart. May this song give you comfort as it gives it to me, Soraiah.

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so sorry;_;

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Sorry about your cat. Sucks :(

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I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how that feels...

5 years ago
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Kittie.:((

5 years ago
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My sincere condolences. It's always hard when a loved one passes.

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So sorry for your loss. The worst part of having a pet is knowing you'll have to say goodbye someday, but it's still worth the time you spend loving them. I still miss some of our pets sometimes.

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Sorry for your loss. My grandfather passed away a few days ago, so I feel some of what you feel. <3 At least they're in a better place and in no more pain.

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