Grieving Your Cat, Dog or Any Other Animal Family Member - Tips, Tools and My Story.

[@artv232]

I'm a 43 yr old man and my 18 yr old cat just passed away a few days ago. I was not expecting to have this hard of a time. I really don't remember the last time I was this sad. She was the friendliest most amazing cat and I miss my little buddy.

[@monicabarnett9231]

Sending you lots of love ❤ my 12 year old cat passed two days ago and it’s been devastating. I know what you are going through 🫂

[@nubreed1980]

I will be 43 in 3 days and we've recently just lost our Cleo in Feb, she was also 18... And now I am having to deal with her older sister by a year, Neff, 19 y/o... I am here because I need to hear what people have to say. Your kitty has crossed the rainbow bridge, and probably hanging out w/ my Cleo (; Take care, x

[@johnr2632]

Mate - this resonates with me today. I am on my 50s and just lost my 14yr old cat who dies last night. The word you used - 'buddy' - is exactly right. That's what my cat was to me. I am so sad right now. Feel shattered.

[@markusdez1748]

Rip sending love ❤️

[@gabbykitty5318]

I just lost my almost 14 year old fluff ball Mr Izzy 2 days ago. I hear ya on the deep sadness. I feel so lost.

[@jbyrd2516]

My cat Fletcher died unexpectedly on Saturday. I was having coffee and he went out into the catio to do his morning surveillance. I heard a little noise, got up to see what was happening and found him dead - I assume from heart failure. He was only 10, I am 70, and expected we would go out together in a few years time. We had been together abt 15 months - he was an older FIV positive rescue cat who bought so much affection, joy and mischief into my life. I am very sad and missing him badly, but so grateful for the love we shared. 🐈‍⬛💚😊

[@HulaNoob]

My condolences, the memories are happy but the gap they leave is incredible and it is so hard to suddenly feel the absence everywhere. It is unbelievable how much these little creatures shape our lives.

[@shelbyc7285]

My cat, also 10, just died yesterday from what we believe was a blood clot in her heart. It was completely unexpected and terrifying to witness. We tried to get her to the ER vet but she died right when she was brought back. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm sorry for your loss. I found her when she was a kitten and she was always a feisty girl, hissing was her form of communication but we still loved her. I truly don't think anyone else would've taken her if I would've left her at the humane society when I found her.

[@slopez2801]

​@@shelbyc7285 I'm so sorry for your pain. One of my babes also passed away quickly. I understand the shock and disbelief. I'd like to share a couple things with you. Years ago, I also had a cat whose form of communication was hissing. She's the only cat I've ever seen like that, and I called her Hissy. Hissy accepted my love but would slide back into feral mode and hiss over anything and everything. I missed her so much when she passed. The other thing I want to share with you is that I grieved terribly over the loss of my girl, Baby. I felt tremendous guilt for not being with her when she was hit by a vehicle in front of my home. She had died alone, and I could barely think of anything else for 3 days. Then, Baby came to me in a vision dream. She said it was okay... She was happy and didn't want me to be sad anymore. Her visit enabled me to complete the stages of grief. I have seen several of my babes after they've passed to the other side. Because of that, I know we never "lose" our loved ones. We can't see them, but they are still with us.

[@shelbyc7285]

@@slopez2801 Thank you for your kind words and stories. I miss her so much, it still doesn't feel real. I'm hoping when I get her ashes it will feel more real so I can truly mourn. I wish I could see her in a dream, that would make me feel so much better. I personally don't believe in any sort of after life, but I wish I did. I'm sure I'd feel better about all of this. I wish I didn't feel so guilty.

[@JayD-t1b]

Sorry 😢

[@rachelcarter2443]

"it's just a pet" is a horrible phrase. thank you for this. disenfranchised greif ...such a perfect phrase...much needed

[@NinjaFlibble]

I imagine the people who say that have never had a pet. And if they have, they did not love said pet as a member of their family. I couldn't imagine my current cat as anything but my baby boy

[@ToThePointCT]

I just had to spend £5,000 in order to diagnose and treat my cat. So many people said ,why on earth would you spend that much on a cat😒

[@cognitogrrl]

@@ToThePointCT Oh, I feel for you. We once spent $1,200 trying to save our dog (in vain), and I wouldn't tell anyone outside the family how much it cost, just because I figured someone would say that. Anyway, from me, money well spent! We'd do it for a family member who is ill, and our furry friends are TOO.

[@lindaslattery8341]

Whoever says that really doesn’t get it. I feel sorry for people who say that.

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

The animals in our lives are always there with love when we need it, comfort when we need it and always friendship.It's always given with no strings attached. I love to come home to a little being that's always glad I'm there. My life would be empty without them. They are more than "just a pet", I feel sympathy for people who have not experienced what they bring in life.

[@bruh.8364]

The hardest part is when you see your beloved pet in every corner where he/she used to be and you just miss him/her. Just lost my best buddy to a dog attack I couldn't stay at my house so I went to my boyfriend house for 2 days because I felt so alone without him.

[@pommiebears]

Yes! I’m going through that now. I keep thinking I’m seeing him in my peripheral. My best boy, Sherman, died yesterday. He was 15 years old. He was a most handsome and best boy. I am so sorry for your loss. That is tragic how you lost your best boy. I miss Sherman so much, my heart is shattered. He has been through everything with me. Our daughter was only 7 when we got him, and she’s grown up now. God, I miss him. ❤

[@bruh.8364]

Thank you. I am so so sorry for your loss too. It can hurt so much the first days, the memories, the emptiness, but you will be okay. Soon you will feel better knowing that you gave him a life filled with joy, happiness and love. It will be like he is with you everywhere you go and he is watching over you.❤@@pommiebears

[@lauraconrad9640]

I agree. Their favorite places, where there is still some fur left, the spot on the floor, where they used to wiggle in the sun, the toys you can’t ever look at again but also can’t get rid of because it hurts too much.

[@jsj297]

I’m so sorry. My belly hurt just reading that. My goodness. I hope you find solace.

[@graemebr]

@@bruh.8364 Thank you.

[@horsegirlb7120]

*I just have a couple things to add. I've been a mortician at a large emergency animal hospital where we get a couple dozen euthanasias a day. Spent 6 months working exclusively in the morgue, performing what we call aftercare which is getting the deceased pet ready for either cremation or burial. Here's what I've noticed:* 1. "You are not alone" is an important feeling I try to impress upon people during our brief encounter. Usually I say "we've all been there" because obviously the staff of an animal hospital has all lost plenty of pets. But also our hospital offers a pet loss support group, so *if you need something like that or a grief counselor your vet should be able to point you in the right direction.* 2. People grieve in a variety of weird ways and there's nothing wrong with any of them. Normal stuff in the morgue is collecting ink or clay paw prints, fur clippings, or prepping the body for a viewing which is basically a small wake in the exam room. Some people spend hours with their pet, some can't stand to look at them. One asked for whisker clippings to put into a necklace. My dad wanted to have our pet stuffed. One requested I close the pet's eyes while I worked. Some get mad, lots of people cry. Some appear stone cold. *It doesn't really matter how your grief manifests - your feelings are valid, and chances are there's someone else grieving in a way weirder way than you are. Which makes it all pretty normal actually.* 3. It's super obvious you loved your pet. Even if you couldn't afford to give them everything you wanted, we can always tell within seconds. Your pet knows you loved them too. Even for those who can't stand to be in the room while they're put to sleep, we stay in the room with them and honestly call down the hallway to find more people to come pet the animal and tell them how much their family loved them. *They know you loved them, you don't have to worry about that.* They had a whole lifetime of seeing you show it.

[@MeanyLeenie]

this helped me thank you

[@SonicLion2]

One of the things the pursue me is not being next to my cat when she died.. thanks for the words

[@horsegirlb7120]

@@SonicLion2 That is one that gets a lot of stigma even from veterinary professionals. And it is a sad moment, but it's just one moment in their entire lifetime. And it's a moment that you as the owner deliberately made as peaceful as possible. Not worth beating yourself up over.

[@billycox475]

I'm a veterinarian. This is so spot on. Every thing you said, I agree with a thousand percent. And now I think I'm gonna cry.

[@cindiargumaniz2193]

Thank you so much for this.

[@tinkermi]

I cried more when I lost my cat, my companion of 21 years more than I cried for anyone in my life. It's been almost a year, and I still cry.

[@kaydavenport5341]

I get that. I have never felt grief like this in my life and I have lost mum dad etc but losing My Girl Sadie

[@annmarieknapp2480]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I get it. And your feelings are valid

[@Padraigp]

Me too. I never loved anyone this much nor thought anyone as full of life and as precious and as beautiful and joy bringing. And she got killed by a car because i put her out. I told my son to put her out. Something ive never done. She would only go out very late but i was distracted and tired and she was playin and i said put her out so we can get this done ...thoightlessly. carelessly. Put the most precious jewel ive known outside. Small and surrounded by danger. I did that. I did that. That was me. My thoughtless action my mindless solution to a playful annoyance. I threw my cat to her doom. Sent my son to send my cat to her doom. Her end. The end of joyful bleps the end to beauty. That was me. I killed joy. Now when i call her name no one will come. Karu karu. Sweet karu. I must never ever forget how precious everyone is. I feel so dire. I would cut off my arm to bring her back. I know everyone says well we all put our cats out and we all take that risk and even if she didnt die that way she might have some other way that couldnt be forseen and you cant forsee everything all the time. I know all that. But i said put the cat out. And the cat is now not a cat. She looks like she will just awake and bite my hand and she will not. I must go now and put her in the ground. All her joy is gone. All her little noises are gone. Because i did that this.

[@sandrasuazo2856]

I can’t stop crying for my beloved Cocco. I had her for 16 years. 😢

[@josephbarkley3301]

Sorry for your loss

[@midnightwolfsister6371]

I lost my 20 year old cat today I am 14 so he has been there my entire life, I love him soooooooo mich I can’t imagine life without him I have been crying all day

[@silverghostcat1924]

So sorry for the loss of your cat companion 💚

[@pommiebears]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my best boy yesterday, and I’m grieving too. Our daughter was only 7 when we got Sherman, and now she’s grown up, has her own home. I will miss Sherman until the day he meets me at the rainbow bridge. Your cat will be there for you too. ❤

[@helmy4328]

Sorry to hear that. I lost my 12 year old cat today and he has been with us since I was 5. I am 17 now. I am so upset about it because I think about all the times I hugged him and all the funny things he did. But that’s life. I’m sure I will get over it soon. I have been crying today which I haven’t done in so long. It’s hard!

[@ArcadiaOccult]

I'm sorry sweetpea. ❤

[@firegames6810]

I lost my 11 year old cat today and it’s been a terrible day.

[@Hey.This.Is.Stuart]

My cat has sadly passed away tonight…I needed to hear this to help with the grief.

[@gerdsfargen6687]

Oh no .....Im so sorry to hear of your cats passing tonight. I really hope you're ok and know this. It's OK to not be ok. We are having our female tabby of 12 years put down tomorrow .

[@persiankitties8302]

Us pet lovers support you and our heart breaks

[@andreigoudala7575]

I feel your grief. I lost mine today, it's really one of the most difficult experience when you lost a part of life, knowing tomorrow will not be the same. If I can only turn back the time every day I will show him much I love him 😭 I can't explain my pain with alot of regrets. He's been suffering too much because of disease. I hope I could see him one day in the beautiful place 😢

[@RobloxPDfiredept]

I lost my cat Mario today. I’ve been crying for 9 hours straight, he had kidney failure and cancer, we had to let him go because he was in so much pain. I was feeling his little heartbeat, hugging and kissing him, then his heart stopped beating and he went to the rainbow bridge. I’ll never forget the way he would just climb onto your belly and purr, and fall asleep. He was an absolute gem, and a gift from God. I’ll miss him so much. 😭

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

💔 Sorry for your loss. No death is easy, but animals are pure and honest in a not so friendly world. It's hard to lose that. 😢

[@belovedbeauty]

I understand so much I just lost my boy Elvis of 20 years this week. It’s the worst pain and miss those embraces together with him so much 😔💔

[@marianacarmona6988]

🙌🏻😞

[@DraconiInfernalus]

i´m sorry for you loss. lost my cat 1 week ago of kidney failure too. miss him so terribly 😢 i hope you are feeliing a bit better in the mean time.

[@janamaticic4952]

I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. 😢❤ Though it's part of life, I don't wish it on anyone. It's devastating. I'm with you in my thoughts 🙏🌷

[@kellyg1051]

My 8 month old kitten passed away a few days ago from FIP. It was devastating and the grief is so raw right now. He was amazing. He broke all the cat stereotypes. He'd run down the stairs to greet me when I came home from work, follow me around the house, we'd talk to each other and he'd snuggle up to me when I'd go to sleep. He'd wake me up by licking my nose. Bedtime is the hardest because that's when I really feel his absence. God I miss him.

[@nailaspeaks-labrie8632]

Hi Kelly I just came to this video because my 6 month old kitten passed yesterday of HCM she was very similar to your kitten; greeting me at the door and loving on me at bedtime. I am heartbroken. I don’t wish this pain on anyone but seeing your comment makes me feel less alone.

[@kellyg1051]

@@nailaspeaks-labrie8632 I'm so sorry, I know exactly what you're going through and feeling. I still cry over my boy even now. I've had cats for 21 years but I've never grieved this intensely before. I had him for 4 months, literally just for the summer. And maybe this sounds ridiculous, but he was like my soulmate. My sister has given me one of her kittens (she breeds pedigree Siamese cats) but I'm apprehensive about growing a bond with her in case I lose her like I did my boy, Cupid (that was his name). Jackson Galaxy calls what we're going through Disenfranchised Grief. You don't get the same sympathy and support like you would if you were grieving your parents. It's like a very personal, lonely Hell that only you are experiencing which puts you off opening up to people and crying about it in front of them. There are a lot of people out there that just don't understand how intense our grief is and will just come out and say "it was just a cat" as if they were nothing more than an accessory or a piece of furniture. But I know that your kitten was not just a cat. I know that they were a very important part of your daily life. They were family. They say time heals but I disagree. Time just makes the loss more familiar. You just get used to it and adjust to life without them in it.

[@maroonlemons]

My 6 month old kitten died today, its really comforting knowing Im not the only one to lose such a little one so soon

[@jstbtwnume9110]

Exactly! I couldn’t get to sleep right for months. I will always miss all of my past furry friends.

[@mandylavell1774]

Our 9 month old Jellybean died a week ago,the sadness is crushing,but I’m so glad I let myself love him to bits,I’ll take this pain but that amazing kind of LOVE,anytime❤

[@colleen6304]

"You carry the love. You carry the loss." I would add to that: "You carry the love again." For every animal that I adopt, my love for that animal is amplified by the love for all the animals that came before.

[@ld335]

i had to come back to this video specifically to find this comment again. i watched it last week knowing my cat was dying and she has now passed. during the whole horrible week your comment stayed with me and gave me so much comfort and i wanted you to know that. she was my first pet and i wasn’t sure if i could adopt another cat as it felt weirdly disloyal to her but the way you framed it completely helped me make peace with the idea - the love i have for my cat has just built up the foundations of love for the pets i will have in the future. we were given a print of her paw from the vets and i’m going to frame it along with writing out “you carry the love, you carry the loss, you carry the love again” on some nice paper. it’s become my little mantra! thank you so much❤️

[@poossie-kat]

*BEAUTIFULLY* said, Colleen... I could _NOT_ agree more!!!!

[@poossie-kat]

@@ld335 Every bit of your story just gave my heart all sorts of warm fuzzies!! I really LOVE your idea, too... and can only imagine how pawsitively beautiful it will turn out!!!! 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜 🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾 💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙 🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜 🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾 💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙 🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜 🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾 💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙 🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜 🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾 💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙 🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜

[@GodsArtGallery111]

Beautifully said ❤️

[@aliciaadams1535]

Omg I love this!😭🙏❤

[@fi7959]

I often feel like saying goodbye to a pet can be harder than saying goodbye to a human loved one. Pets love you unconditionally and are always there for you, I had to say goodbye to one of our cats a couple years ago and it hit me so hard when he was gone. I would even go as far to say it hit me harder than when my dad passed away, often, the bond you have with your pets is incredibly strong and you don't realize it until they're gone.

[@sjsmusical]

You worded it so well. 😞 Your pet only ever looks at you with love. They never judge and always look forward to seeing you when you get home. I swear I could see my cats spirit waiting for me by the door for days after he died. 💔

[@PrincessNinja007]

Its also harder because humans can tell you, either beforehand or at the end, that they're ready. With an animal all they can do is trust you to make the decisions for them. I was hoping every day that when I woke up he wouldn't be there, because then Id know he'd chosen his time

[@WiseOther]

Saying goodbye is the hardest . Afterwards cleaning their stuff and space they use to reside is unbearable.

[@jackass181920]

I understand however I did realize how much my stinky butt meant to me when he was alive and well 🙏🏼🐶❤️

[@lovelylily369]

I cried nonstop through this video. I lost my baby girl 10 days ago, she was almost 18 years old and I don’t remember life without her. Thank you so much Jackson. Many people don’t understand how hard it is to lose a pet.

[@kristenponce1945]

Aww 😢 my condolences 💐 I understand- I lost also my fur baby of 11yrs- just May 31st it still feels like my fur baby is here- it’s so rough going through the pain & grief- I been looking at pictures- and I also made me a photo magnet of my fur baby & put on my fridge- just so I can see his face every time I go to the fridge- it never gets better we just learn to adapt 😞

[@debbiep9984]

I lost my cat yesterday, she would have been 16 in October, forever in my ❤

[@Golems_victory]

@@debbiep9984 I lost mine today. 😥😓😭😫 He died of lung problem and blood clot.

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

We are going to have to put our cat down in a few days as she has a tumor on her liver but I don't know how to keep it together. We inherited her after my sister died suddenly aged 35 eight years ago and she's always been a tie to my sister. But I'm feeling that I'm losing both of them. I just don't know how I'm going to get through it.

[@Golems_victory]

@@nothingsurprisesmeanymore “HA!” Willy builder-viva piñata....JK XD. sorry I,lost my cat recently and making a reference to a game while being offensive helps with the fact he’s gone....XD I’m “over it” now we’ll no but I’m better emotionally now. Anyways I was just teasing and losing a love one sucks. I wish you we.. ❤

[@k.cherry7581]

Idk who needs to hear this but here's how I'm dealing with my cat's passing. She passed away five months ago, she was my whole life so I haven't been the same ever since and I know I probably will never be the same, nevertheless I planted a tree where she's buried and that has been oddly comforting, that way I feel like she lives through the tree. I take care of the tree and even talk to it sometimes, just like I would do with her. I know people around me think I'm crazy for talking to a tree but it's the only way I can move on when I miss her.

[@volvo09]

I like having a memorial tree or plant. As sad as I was when my last cat died, I was relieved that he made the move with me to my new house and got to be buried next to a pretty lilac bush. At my last house we had a dogwood tree that all the pets got buried under... Started with 1, ended up being a circle of 7 after 10y or so. (All adopted senior cats).

[@RedactedATS]

I have the ashes of the cats I've had. I made a promise to all my cats that I would never abandon them, keeping the ashes makes me feel I've kept my promise. I keep them by the side of my bed and talk to them sometimes. It helps. People have commented that it's weird to keep the ashes of an animal, if so, so be it. It's my way to grieve, no one else's. I hope you find much comfort in whatever way you feel you should grieve ❤️🇬🇧

[@laffintig]

@@RedactedATS Bless you and your dear cats. I have my cats' ashes in my bedroom too, as I made the same promise to them that you made to yours. When I die, our ashes will be mingled. We will forever be together.

[@mikoto7693]

That’s my plan for when my beloved cat eventually passes. On the day we met at the house where she was living and she made me hers, I promised that I’d always take care of her. When she passes I’ll keep her ashes. I’ll be utterly devastated when she passes, and while she has time yet, life has seen fit for me to have a kitten. I’m working on the introduction process. But I’ve made her the same promise. I did borrow the phrase from GoT though. “She is mine and I am hers.”

[@LN-fi1nf]

Are you kidding? That's a beautiful idea. I would talk to that tree the rest of my life. Thanks for sharing that.

[@felt389]

if you’re coming here because your cat has symptoms and isnt gone yet, the worst part is the guilt you feel from not being able to help them, so try to comfort them as much as you can and spend as much time as possible near them, and even if you werent able to be with them at their final days, just know they are at ease

[@graemebr]

I'll try.

[@sfc5774]

So true…..thank you. We spent the last days loving on our cat and keeping her comfortable. I would lie on the floor next to her bed, hold her paw and we’d look into each other’s eyes. I would talk to her, she would purr. It was such a sweet, gentle time.

[@carriesolomonmusic]

You are so right. My kitty is dying and I’m spending every moment I can holding him because that’s the only time he’ll calm down 😭😭😭 It is the best thing. I think he knows he’s dying very soon and wants to be with me😭 He’s my best friend ever.

[@dotdot7270]

my cat had kidney disease, we knew it was gonna come one day but he degressed to fast in 2 days to dying all i feel is guild that i should of been able to do something even though i know i probably couldnt of he was 17 and im 27 so i had him since i was 10 my life feels so empty now, and i just wish i spent more time with him

[@jumanaamr]

my cat is dying of fluids in her lungs and around her heart and she’s only one year and 3 months. i feel like my soul is being sucked out of me. thank you for this reminder.

[@MEGR7]

Lost my 15 yr old 3 days ago. Miss him terribly. I tried to keep my composure, but they gave us a private room with the body, and I held him and lost it. I was with him all the way, even as they put him down.

[@restorationconcrete]

I feel your pain. Two days ago we had to put down my sweet dog who had cancer. He wasn’t able to eat or drink and out of compassion we had to put him to sleep. I wept as he fell asleep and told him how much I loved him. My heart is like glass that has been shattered by a rock. I am devastated. It’s the worst loss I have ever experienced more than my mom or dad dying. His love was unconditional.

[@melwilson471]

I really want to add something to this that no one ever tells you about grief: The 7 steps of grief don't happen in order, and in fact you may find yourself bouncing back and forth between them. And that's ok. I lost my kitty Tuna in 2020, and then almost exactly one year later lost my husband in 2021. I'm still grieving both of them and to hell with anyone who tells me to "get over it". There are really no set rules to grieving and we all should be more accepting and able to talk about it. Thank you for this video and I'm so sorry for your losses.

[@christiankaloga8598]

and I am really sorry for yours.

[@heatherhorton7721]

Sorry to hear about your losses, Mel. There are no words. 😔

[@cherie6970]

My deepest condolences for your huge losses.There isn't a timeline for grief.And the phrase "Get Over It"-is simply ignorant, said by someone who is not even trying to be warm or consoling.There's No Kindness Or Compassion in that phrase.~Blessings dear.

[@poossie-kat]

@Mel Wilson 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜 🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾 💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙 🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜 🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾 💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙 🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾 💜🐾💙🐾💜🐾💙🐾💜

[@tsunamis82]

Same here, our cat of 20 years then him. I had a small stroke followed by a seizure. Family member said I kept asking where they were. She would tell me, I would get upset and ten minutes later ask her again. I remember none of this and am fully recovered. The grief still goes on though.

[@tomlangdon9157]

Thank you. I lost my beautiful cat Buddy 5 days ago. She was everything to me. 19 1/2 years of unconditional love, constant companionship, my best friend and little girl. I’m shattered. Completely. This video gave me some comfort and understanding.

[@grassfireu]

I'm reading all these comments about long-lived cats. I understand how deep that grief must be, but I have to share my story. I've lost a lot of cats who were young, and that happened to me and my wife Sept. 11, 2024, after 14 months with her. She was 16 months old, and I find those deaths are even more heartbreaking. I am certainly not making light of losing a longtime companion, but I am so very hurt by all the life she did not get to live and all the experiences with her we did not get to have. After one year, there was a serious and loving bond with here. Devastated she didn't share life a little longer with us. My wife and I were raised on farms and believe in giving cats the outdoor experience. Callie was hit by a car right in front of our house. Of course I find it hard not to blame myself for the decision to letting her spend time outdoors unsupervised; I'll never get over that. Watch out for cats when you're driving, ESPECIALLY in a residential neighborhood. I'm pretty mad at speeders at the moment. Just sharing.

[@werquantum]

I hope you’re well. I feel your pain.

[@essebug1066]

I lost my dear KitKat today. He was 3 years old and was the light of my day.

[@JohnnyUtah949]

Much love brother. Just lost my cat, had to make the decision to put him to sleep. I’m a multiple time combat veteran, I cried my eyes out and my heart is broken. I rescued him but he actually rescued me with his love. I’ll miss him dearly. I sincerely hope I gave him a good life.

[@jeanne2016]

I'm absolutely positive you loved him and gave him a good life. Peace.

[@silethaking279]

💯💯

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

You never "get over" the death of a loved one, whether a pet or a person. You just learn to accept it and live with it. Moving on doesn't mean forgetting. My beloved pet cat Mina has been gone for almost 14 years, and I still miss my emotionaly attached kitty. She suffered from separation anxiety, and it made her all the more special.

[@anneholden9908]

"Live with it" is perfect for the situation!

[@charannon]

Had my 1st kitty 24 yrs. He was my soul kitty. It took me 17 yrs to love again. And then I lost him 3 yrs after rescuing him. I just cannot get over losing Shiloh. It was so unfair. I’m still angry at the universe.

[@nlb9307]

You are so right. I still miss my kitty girl Tina, who also passed over a decade ago. She came to me at four, abused and afraid, and became the very best friend I could have asked for. No one really got it when she went - I still tear up and have learned long ago that the love is for always, and that of course you don’t get over it. You’re thankful for the love that passes across your doorstep. 💕

[@2bfamos]

There's a passage in a Nicholas Sparks' book regarding grief that has always stuck with me that said, "If it comes, let it come. If it goes, let it go. If it stays, let it stay." I still sporadically cry over the cat I had when I was little. She was my one constant in a time of many changes. 💕

[@danielmetzger3459]

If you have a special bond, it will last forever. Lost my senior cat Timi a year ago whom I was connected to in a deep understanding I never experienced before. Happy for the time we had. He's still with me as long as I remember him and our special bond 💝

[@christinekoehler6149]

Yes!! I was so sad when my first cat died, I called off work because I was non stop crying, and my boss said, "it's not like your grandma died"!!!! I was so mad! There is no respect for my boss now!!! Please grieve! It's so important! And don't feel bad about it! She was my best friend!

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Your boss is clueless. There are people like that - just kinda empty inside. That's why nothing kind comes out of his mouth. He will not be missed like your cat is.

[@tmmeow88]

I, too, had to return to work and just could not stop the tears. It was both embarrassing and hurtful. I could see it in their eyes that I simply had no right to feel what I felt. These humans just dismissed me and the whole concept of loving so deeply an animal so much. Hang in there, and keep all your memories close...it helps.❤

[@serazvi5387]

I know this is an old comment but when my grandma literally died they gave me one (1) day of bereavement leave. Soulless corporate fucks...

[@graemebr]

@@serazvi5387 Sometimes I find more 'humanity' in my animal friends.

[@SaltyCrap]

Ironically, I cried more when my stray friend died than when my grandpa did

[@lifeitsel]

Society does not understand your cat or dog is not just any cat or any dog but they are your children, and you get to love them as if they were your blood.

[@werquantum]

I’m a 60 year old man whose 18 yo cat died 3 hours an 15 minutes ago. I got her as a kitten. She was a little tuxedo named Charlie. She was my friend and nap mate. I told her frequently that I loved her and that she brings joy to my life. As late as this morning, she was acting her normal self. I feel empty right now. I suspect I will feel better eventually, but I can’t imagine when that will be. Thank you for reading this.

[@danielcrawford809]

I just lost my cat of 17 years 2 days ago. I agree with you completely.

[@catriot4858]

Hey she didn’t suffer which was a real blessed. My cat before dying there was a lot of blood involved and he was very scared until the last breath… I’m very traumatic and miss him terribly.. hope this can comfort you a bit , but most importantly I know they knew we loved them fully

[@speedwayaudio3]

When my Maggie got sick and passed, I cried like a little girl. I'm a full grown 56-year-old man who is as tough as they come, but my Maggie was my only soft spot.

[@samyb78]

Maggie doesn't have to be your only soft spot. All the ones that will come after Maggie will be your soft spot because they will be only love, and when you loose love it hurts

[@Kenjiro5775]

For me it was a little white female cat named Boo. I know what you mean.

[@mbvx7]

same here. don't feel bad. I cried like a girl too when my last one passed and I am 50+. she was special. we were soulmates for 14 years. it killed me when she died. and I found out yesterday my 17 year old might have cancer. and has pneumonia. I am worried, she's my last one.

[@TronBonneVonne]

​@@mbvx7I lost all 4 of my little buddies/fur-kids one after the other within a short span of time. I don't think I will ever fully get over it.

[@maepagnam4337]

my cat maggie died yesterday. does it get better?

[@leah425]

I have two senior cats with multiple health issues, they are still comfortable, but I am really feeling the days going by now. My heart already aches, but I am trying to be strong for them and enjoy every last moment! I don’t know what I will do without them other than a lot of therapy.

[@Mimi-ria]

I am in the same situation with my 16 years old girl with diabetes.. Let's stay strong together

[@laurarenta6114]

I’m down to the last cat standing in the house right now. She’s 14 and having a lot of issues right now although her passing doesn’t seem to be imminent

[@kathijohnson5813]

I am thinking we are so blessed to have loved them..and that they loved us...a gift ..for sure💖

[@laurarenta6114]

Oops accidentally hit send prematurely. My thoughts are the same. I treasure everything. I enjoy caring for her and snuggling her and even cleaning the litter box. I know that at any moment things can take that turn we dread. Having been down this road many times hasn’t made it any easier. Hang in there and soak up all the love you have for as many days as you are graced with.

[@takotakotakotakotako]

You're not alone. My friends, the ones who are still with me and who have been with me for most of my life, are now past 18 years of age. They have more chronic illnesses together than I can count on my fingers. I feel the same as you

[@reyramirez6362]

I lost my 3 beloved pets tragically one after another during the pandemic. The pain I’ve experienced I’d never wish upon anyone else. Respect people out there, you never know what they’re dealing with on the inside.

[@janebarnette6548]

my heart breaks for you, Rey. and I couldn't agree more with your sentiment that we never know what other folks are carrying around. may your heart heal and your memories comfort you.

[@DorothyDollLee]

I'm so very sorry. Especially during the pandemic. I wish I could hug you ❤️

[@statikskynl]

i feel ya, i lost 3 of my cats during the pandemic as well. mourning in isolation sucks.

[@lydiajohn77]

Sending hugs and healing to you 🤗 💙

[@sisid6295]

was a car excident how they died ?

[@christinatakacs6791]

How timely. I just lost my little girl kitty Smokey on Saturday (4/6). She hadn't been well for the last 8 months or so but the vet couldn't make a definitive diagnosis. All her blood tests were normal - no diabetes, no thyroid problem, or kidneys, liver, or cancer. Whatever it was she lost 10 pounds even with eating 2 cans of cat food a day. I found her Saturday morning on the kitchen floor. She was already cold and stiff so I guess it happened during the night. My vet does cremations so I took her there Monday morning. She was only 12 years old. I miss her little voice already, she used to come and "talk" to me when she was hungry. RIP my baby girl.

[@jml6263]

I lost my beloved cat of 18 years last April. He died in my arms having a pretty intense seizure, it was not pleasant to experience and it messed me up immensely. He had diabetes and lived for six more years with the condition as a senior cat (he was diagnosed at 12 when we finally found a great vet who cared about him more than money) and things that helped me move through the pain of losing someone who had been with me for over half my life was just realizing how lucky I was to have had him. How hard he fought every day to be his loving genuine self. How treasured he was and knew he was. Remembering getting him as a small kitten when I was only 13 and us growing up together, him being my first true pet that was actually mine. I'll never ever forget him, I love you Kai.

[@JimboBimbo355]

You gave him amazing life J - and one more thing, thank you for being with him up to his last moments. Some of the people leave their pets at that point of life - because they "cant" stand the view/feels -and it just breaks my heart. You are good person :)

[@belmum1689]

I suddenly lost my 13 yr old greyhound over a yr ago, I just got home from work one morning when she went to lay down for the last time, as she was passing she called out and I knew instantly that she was dying so I ran over to her thinking I could snap her out of it, but she was already gone while her body was still slowly shutting down it was sad but amazing, it was a honor to be there and hold her paw, it was very quick and peaceful. RIP Butcher

[@fcontini]

Your story rings so many memories in my head. I grew up with a dog that was so important for me, and I don't have a single memory of myself before she came along. Several years of happiness after, when I was around 12~14, I came home after a long day in school and she was very weak and unresponsive. I wasn't paying attention at the time, but my parents knew she was not well for a while and did everything they could to prolong the inevitable, regardless of cost and effort. I have this burning memory of her having multiple seizures, one after the other while I held her in my arms, until she finally rested. That truly destroyed me. That was the first really big grief I had to go through in my life. She was a great companion, I loved every second of it and I'm so lucky she was with me until I was old enough to have all these memories of her. I still love her, and if reincarnation is a thing, I hope she's with a great family again.

[@lottat6003]

Sorry for your loss. ❤️🙏

[@therealjasonbueno]

This is not easy stuff to discuss but I’m glad you are. My wife and I lost our boy Mr. Fishsticks 2 years ago and it still hurts so bad.

[@barbarabain1477]

That is the cutest name 🥹

[@elizabethoneill8612]

It should always hurt, our little cats we lost in life will always deserve it no matter what.😭

[@Diana-yr8wp]

It hurts because you loved him so very much so well done you are a wonderful pet owner xxx

[@daytripperl723]

ANIMALS ALSO SEND US IMMEDIATE MESSAGES UPON DYING. I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED THEM THE FIRST AND SECOND NIGHTS AFTER. THEY SHOW ME THEIR VERY WHITE BELLY (ALL WELL NOW--NO MORE SUFFERING) AND OFFER ME FLOWERS (ROSES AND ANGEL WING BEGONIAS ARE TOTAL LOVE). CONCENTRATE ON THEIR PICTURES AND TIMES SPENT TOGETHER BEFORE FALLING ASLEEP AND BE ALERT WHEN WAKING IN THE MORNINGS FOR SIGNS OF LOVE THEY SEND YOU. THEY ARE ALWAYS WITH US. THEY NEVER EVER FORGET US.🙏🌹💐🌹

[@b.41879]

There's no time limit on grief.

[@bbpisc]

My baby lulu passed suddenly 2 days ago. She was battling heart disease for the last few years. She is my heart, the greatest love of my life. She was almost 15. I wish we could’ve made it to 15. I held her body in my arms for about one day and finally sent her off to her aquamation yesterday. I did what I could to honor her. My mom got sunflowers and I played a song that reminded me of her. I placed her in the little cardboard casket the vet provided. She looked so beautiful lying there, like she could spring up at any moment and say hi! I’m still here, don’t worry this is all a dream. I go between fits of bawling my eyes out and complete emptiness. I feel so incredibly guilty and yet so grateful that fate brought us together. I love her so so much. I said the pain I feel is as deep as the love we shared. I’ll never be over it. Why would I want to get over her. She is the best thing that ever happened to me. Thank you for making this video. I sift through places like this on the internet and find people like me gathering together, sharing our grief. It helps, even if my heart feels permanently broken in pieces. I love you lulu, together forever.

[@cloudninetherapeutics7787]

It does help. I love that you said "why would I want to get over her". I feel the same.

[@neddles33]

@Frank B. It's a way of cremating bodies using alkaline hydrolysis. It's a more eco-friendly (less power used and fewer pollutants) way of reducing a body to ash. It's still in the early stages of being offered for humans but the hope is it will get there.

[@GlitterME]

I am so sorry! Your Lulu loved you and still does.

[@GariCaliUkr]

I am so sorry for your loss 💔 🐾 🫂 I also lost my buddy Guga ,he was 16 has diabetes and last 5 years we did everything possible to give him good and comfortable life. We took him on all his favorite places- beaches, forest ,parks. Last 3 years every Monday he has filet mignon and steak on Thursdays. But on New Year eve he was very sick and we took him to ER ,unfortunately he was in bad shape and we didn't want him to suffer, we say are goodbye there,awful feeling, I wish he died in him home ,but situation was bad... he had good life and was very loved ,he will always be are one and only the best buddy! But tomorrow we go to shelter and taking 2 baby's 🐾 because my husband didn't eat whole week and I think Guga wants us to have new dogs who will be loved just like him.

[@Harleyquinnxx]

😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@victor15luiz]

I've lost my little cat today... She was the best friend I've ever had. She helped me to get through the worst time of my life, gave me hope, love, and was someone who I could aways trust... I miss you Chihiro. I will aways love you. I wish I could play with you again...

[@shevy1227]

As soon as i clicked on this and started reading the comments, i started sobbing. The pain of losing our furry family members hurts so deep. I remember as a kid, my dad wouldn't let us get a pet because he said it is way too sad when they die. But now after having pets who have passed away, the love i felt for them was so special and i feel its better to have loved and lost, then to have never loved at all❤

[@sharongoodman7817]

I fell in love with a kitten in Turkey in 2014. Fostered her over there and then adopted her and got her back to London. Uk. She was 8 on 1st April 2022. The day that lymphoma got the better of her. 3 weeks on I'm still in utter devastation. She was my soul cat. I need to see this video x

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

I have a soul cat and the vet had told me that she needed hospice care. Basically she was telling me to prepare for the end. She is 17 years old with hyperthyroidism and at the time of the vet visit she was extremely anemic. I said there has to be something else we can do because at this point she wasn’t eating or drinking. The vet gave us some vitamins after she had given my cat some vitamins and put my cat on a very small dose of steroids. Chloe is still here but it is obvious she is ill, but she is still here. I have to add that she is happy and because of the steroids will not stop eating but I know we are just biding time at this point. I’m so sorry about your soul kitty and it’s understandable that you are still in tears over your loss. To be honest I don’t know what else to say that would make you feel better, because I don’t know what would make me feel better but just know that your grief and your tears are understandable

[@eileensimpson3725]

I'm so sorry, I'm glad you were in her life

[@teachermichelle9632]

Sending you so much love.

[@mtclauraamaral2201]

So sorry, sweetheart... 🥺 We never forget them. It always aches, but in times it gets more manageable. You open your heart to other souls and your life gets a little fuller and makes the scales tip just a little better. Hugs 🤍

[@cmcg9035]

I do know how you feel. Our April Fool's Day kitties are now laying in the sun, over the rainbow bridge.

[@Plathianloner]

I just lost my 16yo cat, Eddie, tonight... August 16, 2022. I've been a mess. The house is so lonely and there are reminders everywhere of his life with me. I can't stop crying, I don't know what I'll do without him

[@7jlane]

I’m so sorry. I lost my 16 yo today as well, and feel all of these things too. I hope your pain lessens a little over time, and am hoping mine does too. I’ve never felt so sad in my entire life.

[@Plathianloner]

@@7jlane I'm very sorry. If it helps, after 9 months the pain has lessened, but it's still there. I hope you think of nothing but the happy times that you've had with your furball ❤️

[@juliabark154]

I feel your pain……I lost my 15 year old cat Freya a few days ago, I can’t stop crying, it’s so empty without her….i am completely alone now.

[@Plathianloner]

@juliabark154 I'm so sorry, I know how you're feeling. Grieve as long as you need to. I still miss my Eddie, but I now have two two yo orange cats who I love. I thought my happiness had left me, but it didn't. You'll get through this ❤️💔

[@staceys5525]

My dear cat, Big, passed away over Christmas weekend. He was my baby. This noble soul walked with me through so many challenges, that our souls are forever connected. He had immeasurable empathy and goodness, resilience and strength. I've been continually crying since he passed.😢 Thank you, Jackson, for making this video and for giving us a safe space to grieve. Everything that you said is so validating. It's hard for me to find people who recognize the loss of a kitty as being so impactful. Just yesterday, I was told to "get over it." Thank you for this community... Please hug and love on your fur-babies with all you've got and never take them for granted... 😢

[@reneegolovacha1880]

❤️so very sorry for your loss. Hope you are doing ok❤

[@staceys5525]

@@reneegolovacha1880 thank you for your message. I still miss him dearly...but am determined to live with greater purpose because of him. Have a great day. 💜

[@staceys5525]

@@sandysouthward3635 I'm so sorry for your loss. Words could not express what you must be feeling right now. I hope both our kitties are happy and on exciting adventures in kitty heaven. 💜 🐈‍⬛️ 🐈 💜 May you feel peace during this tender time...

[@silverghostcat1924]

So sorry for the loss of Big. My boy Sunshine passed on Dec 16, three days before my 68th birthday, he was a little over 17yo. It was just him and me. He was my Dude. My place is so empty without him. LIGHT, HUGS AND LOVE to you 💖💚

[@staceys5525]

@@silverghostcat1924 I'm so sorry to hear of Sunshine's passing. What an amazing 17 years that must have been with your dear companion by your side. Hoping you feel comfort and peace during this tender time with hopes that our dear furbabies are happy and thriving where they're at now...

[@sukifriend]

My cat Suki died today. She was 4 years old. Very happy, sweet, kind cat. She loved tummy rubs, and bumping heads, she enjoyed my company as much as i enjoyed her. I feel angry, and deep deep sadness. My head hurts from crying. It just came out of no where. The years have been robbed from me and from her. Thanks for making this video, and thanks to everyone who commented. It helps knowing that i'm not alone, although.. I wish you didn't have to go through it too

[@lindsayd8102]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I just lost my dog a few days ago for no known reason...What food was she on? I ask because if it's what is listed on the Facebook group "Saving One Pet @ A Time" PLEASE consider sharing your story. This needs to stop. Your cat was just barely over kitten years that's so young. I'm deeply sorry.

[@silverghostcat1924]

So sorry for the sudden, unexpected loss of Suki 💚

[@ts3858]

How did she die...? I'm so sorry ...😓🙏💔

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

😢💔 I'm sorry you lost your sweet friend unexpectedly. I understand your feelings of being robbed of time together. But your cat expanded your world and the time you had together will always be worth it 🙏🐾🕊️

[@janicejacome]

​@@lindsayd8102THANK YOU so much. I lost my very best friend in life. My cat Dizzy suddenly went from shiny, normal (healthy 12) but got SO severely anemic after l switched food. I can't NOT think the food was somewhat involved. I wouldn't want to see ANY beautiful animal go through suffering, l'm Thanking you and will be looking at that later today.

[@LuzMontero-q9k]

Cats don’t die, they just go back to their planet❤ I miss my Fidelito so much.

[@sheraldsouza2631]

Yes your right. My kitty is still alive in my heart. Pets are not immortal. But love towards pets never ends even after they die

[@carriesolomonmusic]

I love that so much😭 Thank you❤

[@louisehafkey7314]

Thank you❤ Lost my love 2 months ago, she was to young and I can’t accept it still crying so often. I miss her e v e r y d a y 😿 but I also believe everything is a circle - planets, bodycells, the seasons….. we don’t know where we were before birth and where we go after death. I hope its rebirth and so eventually we’ll cross paths again.

[@louisehafkey7314]

Thank you❤ Lost my love 2 months ago, she was to young and I can’t accept it still crying so often. I miss her e v e r y d a y 😿 but I also believe everything is a circle - planets, bodycells, the seasons….. we don’t know where we were before birth and where we go after death. I hope its rebirth and so eventually we’ll cross paths again.

[@larryg6738]

My cat passed away yesterday. It all started back in 2015. I found him the day he was born next to his dead mother. He was crawling and crying and I believe he was just born. I raised him from that day forward, bottle fed him every 3 hours and wiped his butt to make him poop. Woke up to check him every few hours. I named him brave but when he started walking he ran under my foot, I almost crushed him and he looked like a little chicken nugget...cause he had a fat milk belly. So I changed his name to Nugget/nuggie. I went threw a lot of personal problem, the loss of a long time girlfriend and friends. Ive spent New Years with nugget, Christmas etc. He never left my side. He would close room doors I left open anytime I would walk into a room. He was my best friend and my little guy. 3 weeks ago I noticed he was breathing hard. So I called the vet and they couldn't get him in for 3 weeks. So I waited and on Tuesday of that week he was breathing harder. I took him to the pet er and they said he has a hydro fusion and it was pretty much a death sentence. They told me I should put him to sleep and if I took him home, He was die on the way. He only have 25% room in his lungs to breathe. It was heartbreaking and I could't put him to sleep. I decide if he dies, He'll die in my arms on the way home. Well he lived 3 more weeks after that. He seem to be improving. So I took him to his vet appointment I made in the past and they said they wanted to do X-rays, blood work and drain his lugs. I took him in Friday and nugget was there from 7am til 6pm and all they did was xrays. They told me he had 3 things, cancer, fip or something else. They said if they drained his lungs her could die. So I decided to take him home and think about it. Less than 30 mins after taking him home, He started breathing hard and passed away minutes later. I held his lifeless body, I never had something that passed away before but I could't help it. I wrapped him in a town and placed him on a mat that said "Nuggets home" He also sat on it. I have no kids. So this cat felt like the closest thing I have to a child. It hurts so bad. I buried him in my front yard only after a few hours of his death. It was so painful placing him into the dirt. If your still reading this, Thank you. And I am sure you are also here because you understand my pain and dealing with it just as bad as me or worst. I just want to say, We love our pets. They are family and they are our hearts. That look you pet used to give, you know the one we all love. Where they are speaking to our hearts. Those are still there in our memories and hearts. If there is an afterlife, They will be waiting for us as soon as we reach the other side. Pet owners are the best people in the world. I share with all of you my sad and loving energy and hope this story lets you know that you are not alone in grieving. Love you Nugget with all my heart. -Dad 4-25-15 4-21-23 almost made 8 years. Nugget tell my dad in heaven I miss him and love him. And hope my dad takes care of you til I see you again. My dad's hugs were the best and your cuddles and purrs are so missed.

[@mohba01]

I am so sorry for your loss. Rip nugget

[@mrdetz7688]

This is so heartbreaking 😭 I lost my baby girl a few days ago. She was only one year and 4 months old. I also bottle fed her and looked after her from a kitten, I also noticed her breathing heavy took her vet and vet also said manu issues wrong with her and I was kinda rushed to make a decision and I help her as they out to her sleep. I broke down like and cried like a baby, I've cried for everyday since. I'll miss her forever 😭💔

[@Loren_Vosser]

So sorry for your loss my little girl left us nearly 2 weeks ago at least we still have her brother. Although it's heartbreaking as he's looking for her everywhere and his voice is so sad. Take care and bless you for rescuing little Nugget

[@TracyLynn589]

I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our 16 yr old Squeakers 3 days ago. The pain is palpable.... prayers are with you. 😢❤

[@sawsansalim2447]

You have described my feelings when I buried my baby dog in front yard. That kind of sadness I have never experienced it before

[@mikesmith8187]

We lost our cat today. She jumped up to get on a refrigerator, slipped at the top, and landed badly on a hard floor, breaking her spine. I will never forget the look in her eyes, she knew it was game over. The grief we feel is like an arrow strike. Thank you for making this video, it really helps. 🙏

[@mynawallin574]

Oh that's brutal. So very very sorry for your loss.

[@mikesmith8187]

@ thank you. 🙏❤️

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Sorry you experienced such a terrible shock and massive loss.

[@0Demonheart]

4 years and I’m still suffering the loss of my boy whiskers. He was my best friend and still is.

[@jennaguig]

June 2023, my younger brother was killed right before we were supposed to move. December 2023, I got an infection from a cold that kept me in bed for days. A week after I started feeling better, my Siamese cat Riley Beau, who was only 7 years old, suddenly passed. Vet said it was either a stroke, seizure, or heart attack. I'd just seen him earlier that morning, to only see him moments later, not waking up. On top of that, my infection just came back. It's been A LOT these past many months. To anyone else struggling right now, my heart goes out to you. You're not alone. Pet loss, loss in general, and illness are serious ❤

[@kelterskelter4]

I have heard that siamese can die from emotional distress...they are that sensitive to it. So sorry feeling bad for You and Your loss of Riley Beau boy.

[@user-rj1vj5wk9f]

Jenna you have been through so much yet here you are sharing with us to help someone else. I hope you're health is better now. Sending you love as you move through life having to go on without your beloved brother and Beau.

[@ryna03]

I'm so sorry for your losses. How utterly devastating. I'm so sorry. I hope you are able to heal and feel less grief. 💞

[@pommiebears]

My best boy, my most handsome boy, Sherman, passed away yesterday. I AM DEVASTATED. I’m finding myself just bursting into tears, after being ok-ish. I see video of him, and my heart shatters again. He was a superstar, and a wonderful companion, fur baby, and all round awesome fur baby. I love him, and always will. RIP Shermy Sherms, you best most handsome boy! Mummy loves you always 🌹

[@flightsimpilot5400]

My cat Rocky died today, April 2, 2024. I still remember the day you showed up in front of my house on the 4th of July, 2010. Thank you Rocky for sharing your life with me. You will never be forgotten. RIP my friend😔😪

[@DavetheNord]

It's been 12 years since my little sidekick passed away and I still burst into tears whenever I think about him.

[@maryromanek6683]

Dave Terry. It's been three and a half years since I lost my feline soulmate Chai, and I still cry about the loss whenever I think about him for more than a minute. He was my everything, and I will never get over it. Thank God he visits me now and then, so I know he's still around, and still loves me, and knows I still love him. I look so forward to eventually reuniting with him! 💕

[@DavetheNord]

@@maryromanek6683 ❤

[@Nancy-hm9qh]

I agree lost my mom. Dad, sister with inoperable brain tumor . Very hard to talk about it cause I cry. My little dog. 13. All my other cat's , dogs. My Animals are my family yes. Best companions. Hurts deeply.

[@Nancy-hm9qh]

God bless you 🙏, all your love one's. It's very hard to get over someone you love, animals too.

[@Nancy-hm9qh]

@Mary Romanek Mary Its been few years, I still have my Sonia ashes, my vet sent me will see each other over the rainbow 🌈, I literally cried. Still do.

[@BOBSTINA]

My baby boy Emiliano crossed the rainbow bridge on January 21st, 2022. He was my first cat and was so beautiful and charming. I keep waiting for the day when I feel better, but its been hard. I've felt alone, misunderstood, and with no clue on how to cope. I really appreciate you, Jackson, for making this video. For those who have lost a loved one, I send you love and know you are not alone. ❤🐈‍⬛

[@claudianobrega8031]

I lost my son, my cat, one day after you have lost yours. I still cry every day, it’s so sad to realize that few people can understand and support us. Hope we all can get better soon 🙏🏼🧡

[@em0_tion]

💖🙏

[@lottat6003]

Sorry for your loss. ❤️🙏

[@DorothyDollLee]

🌹🌹🌹🌹 I'm so sorry

[@mgylmt824]

I recently just lost my boy April 5th. You are not alone. I believe our pets never leave us until our day comes. Not to sound crazy but pay attention to your surroundings and you may see a sign. Sending hugs ❤️

[@ShereenaD]

I lost one of my cats on March 31, 2023. And another on April 5, 2023. The pain I feel is unexplainable. The deepest sorrow and anger and regret. Our feelings are valid. Our pain is real. Being given the space and understanding to heal is imperative. Don't let ANYBODY make you feel wrong for grieving, for feeling how you feel for as long as you need to feel it.

[@SagesSecret]

Love and strength to those grieving their fur baby. ❤️

[@Barbara34710]

I lost one of my cats in the summer of 2021. I don't think I've ever felt more pain than that. I love my cat so so much, it's been a year and a half and I still tear up and sometimes even break down in tears remembering how we lost him. I couldn't work or even get out of bed for days. To be honest, I love my cats more than I love most of people, I wished they could live forever. Yes , a lot of people don't understand how painful is to lose a pet, they think "is just a cat", "is just a dog". No, they are family.

[@jimmillward3505]

im no stranger to pet grief. One of the most helpful things i heard was when someone said "you never get over it you get through it"

[@rita.ferreira7479]

It hurts so much... Whats the point God??? I don't get It ...

[@SaudaEnjoyer]

My cat is 16 and I'm 21. My life is a mess with depression and all of that stuff. I got her when I was 4 years old. She's been with me for my whole life. She's basically my emotional support. I'm scared when the day comes, bc when it happens I'm probably gonna break down.

[@jennoor3105]

Do you think another pet will help with lost?

[@recycledfelines]

my 17 year old is just about ready to pass, had since he was a kitten, sometimes I look at him and burst into tears, its painful

[@vviswana]

As old bonds pass on, you form new ones with new friends and you share the things you learned with your new loved ones. Share the love and qualities that your cat helped you developed with a new friend either human or cat or dog. Don't deprive the world of your cat's friendship of 16 years. I'm happy for you! 16 whole years and still counting. ♥️

[@2MuchPurple]

I am old now, but when I was 6 years old my first cat, Puffball, a deaf white Manx, was born. My mother was the breeder. Puff lived until I was 21. 15 years was a long life for a cat in those days! It was sad, but I am glad he lived so long because even now 15 or more years is not guaranteed. I hope your cat lives on, but our companion animals do not live as long as we do, this is thereality we as humans live with.

[@meemomcphail1523]

Draw strength from the special relationship you have. You will always carry your furrbaby in your heart ❤️

[@jessicahitchens6926]

My beautiful little boy. I'll never forget him 💔

[@steph_ak]

Today (Nov 26th) my Russian blue cat called Ash died. I am completely heart broken. There is a piece of my soul that is now gone forever. I will never see, feel, smell or hear him. I gave Ash the best and did everything I could till the very end. The most cheeky and charming cat, Ash. What a pleasure you was. I love you always, to heaven and back. 17.06.21 to 26.11.23

[@halcyon-cg2eb]

❤

[@matthewhiggins8465]

I am a 47 year old man who had to put his dog Rusty to sleep two weeks ago. I just cannot get over it. It is killing me. This video really helped though. I’ve started writing things down. I just cannot believe the pain I’m going though. I’ve lost people but this somehow feels different. Thank you for you kind video x

[@dianestevens2659]

I understand your pain, my dog Honey died suddenly 3 months ago aged 9. It was such a shock, I feel so distraught much more than with my parents when they died. Just crying at every thought of her, its no better 3 months later. I dont want another dog because it wont be her. I hope you can find peace, I try but its hard. I hope I see her again one day. Good luck, best wishes from Central Queensland Australia

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

💔 animals are honest and authentic - there is never anything about them to doubt. That is very hard to lose, especially in contrast to people, who can be untrustworthy. So sorry for your loss 😢

[@adrianwalsh7344]

Hello my friend, I put down my nearly sixteen yr old lab pit, we were together 24/7 I new it was the right thing to do and I loved him like I have never loved before. I look forward to seeing Ziggy again someday. Love you Ziggy. Ziggy and daddy forever.

[@rubychurch3466]

It’s a deep visceral pain. We understand ❤️

[@deep6301]

Chloe was my emotional support dog. She was with me in psych ward, couch surfing, business trips, planes, trains, beaches, and wherever. When she was 1 she broke her front leg twice. Later she broke her other front leg. It cost me a fortune. At 14 she developed small seizures and was suffering from painful joints. She broke her front wrist and couldn't walk. She couldn't hold her bowels or bladder. I let the vet put her to sleep. I feel guilty for my decision. I miss her and won't get another dog. The financial cost of vets are outrageous now and I don't have income like before. It's too bad only high income earners can afford pets. 😢😢

I have just lost my best friend today, I came back to hear this. RIP Tommy 2010-2022, you were the best 🖤

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

I lost my Beautiful Daisy Doo two weeks ago. She was very sick with kidney disease and was only 9 years old but, had an awful life before coming into my family. Due to her poor treatment as a kitten she grew but was very small (2kgs) She had a wonderful life with us and was so, so happy and used to smile directly at us. At the end I was having to syringe feed her and also give her water the same way. I stayed up with her for 2 days straight without sleep but, at the end of the second day she had a fit and then passed. I couldn't have done anymore for her than I did but, it still hurts and I'm crying here just writing about my Beautiful DaisyDoo. My younger cat Khurki witnessed Daisy's death and is missing her too. She has been on my lap every chance that she gets and is sticking to me like glue - which is lovely and I love her dearly too. Thanks for this video - it has helped me! I tell everyone that I'm OK but, I'm not - I miss her so much.

[@halcyon-cg2eb]

How are you doing now?

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

@halcyon-cg2eb Doing a little better Thanks - doesn't take the pain away but, the memories are good

[@Bellisabean]

My cat died suddenly on Tuesday 1/21/23. He just meowed and fell limp. I got to the emergency vet only to be told he was dead. I am in shock. It hurts like hell. I’ve never had a cat or dog die at home. I can’t stop crying.

[@popcorn7263]

I lost my cat today suddenly. Just hours ago. I can't function...

[@Bellisabean]

I am so sorry. I know what your feeling. Nugget has been gone for 5 weeks and I cry everyday. I haven’t been able to function either. I am sending you love and virtual hugs. You definitely are not alone. I pray you gain strength to get through this. I know it hurts, like losing a child.

[@LeTrashPanda]

Same with my kitty today but she died in my arms. She was 17 yr old (had a few health issues) but I think she had a stroke, that's what it seemed like and I am simply devastated. Never saw this coming, it hurts so bad. I miss her so.....

[@Golems_victory]

@@Bellisabean I lost mine his name was Regis and he died of lung fluid and died of blood clot.... the vet put him to sleep today and it hurts like hell mentally and physically, also I’m an agnostic atheist, and a leftist communist. Saying political stuff can cheer me up. Causing chaos is something good to use to pass through grief.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

The sudden deaths are such a shock! I hope you're doing better 💔

[@auralglory]

I watched this video yesterday as I was preparing for the worst, and now I watch it again as I grieve. Freddie, my 5 year old ginger shorthair, suddenly got very sick and nothing we could do could save him. I am in so much pain, shock, and I am angry that we were robbed of so many years together. Jackson had Velouria for 26 years... I didn't even get 6 with Freddie. I was 25 when I adopted him and I imagined we'd share so many milestones together; me finding my person, maybe starting a family. I truly cannot wrap my brain around the fact that I will never see him again. At least not in this lifetime. Sweet Freddie, you are my soulmate and the best cat in the world. I love you completely and I am so grateful for the love you brought into my life. Sleep sweetly until we meet again. I love you.

[@samnewman3123]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@justinmatthews6281]

I lost my 3.5 year old boy who got pneumonia and lost the battle. I too thought I’d see many years with him. He was never but a few feet away from me. Never a night he didn’t lay on me. I get it. It’s like a nightmare you so bad want to wake up from.

[@samnewman3123]

@@justinmatthews6281 I know how you feel, pretty much exact same story with me. Feels so quiet and empty, still in shock, and just unsure what to do.

[@jakubfurst6471]

Hi, I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my beloved cat Kevin yesterday and came here to Jackson for some answers and council... He was only two years old, happy and curious cat, but he kept getting sick during the last two months and suddenly he got worse and passed. Not even frequent visits at the vet couldnt prevent it. We loved him so much (me, my girlfriend and my younger brother) and he loved us.. and now he is not here anymore.. cant really believe it. So I decided to react on your comment, because losing a cat in their early years is so unfair...

[@eagle5894]

@@justinmatthews6281 ​ Last Sunday I lost my 3.5 year cat to pneumonia as well. I was shattered by the loss. I hope you are doing well

[@ajy0301]

Just lost my dog tonight… I can’t feel anything but sadness right now. I’ve had this video saved for a while because I knew it was coming but I still can’t believe that time is here…

[@LeithWebb]

My darling boy, Fred, was diagnosed with cancer in May this year. One month later, he died in his sleep. I'm still grieving for the death of my cat. My heart goes out to others who are also missing their pets.

[@zsigzsag]

I lost my cat Juju, she had terminal cancer, had to put her down. She was only 10 years old, raised her from a newborn kitten. It's been around 6 months ago and I still can't talk about her without crying.

[@FloridaKatLady]

Oh no. I'm so sorry. This will be me when my Stage 2 kidney renal disease baby goes. I don't even want to consider it yet and when I do I break down already and she isn't even gone. She's still somewhat healthy but it has shown me that I need to figure out how to accept it. Not sure how because she is actually my everything. No children for me, never happened, not even sure its possible, never got checked and its too late now. I'm 40 next year and not a single prospect on the horizon. So my cat is my world. She my morning, noon, afternoon, dinner buddy and sleeping partner. I just saw my neighbors cat across the hallway fade fast when she got her diagnosis and was at the same age. It killed me seeing him lose his so fast. It really showed me how lucky i am she has had this for almost 3 years and its very slowly progressing but I have heard it goes quick once Stage 3 is here.

[@lindaheath784]

My kitty was about 18 years .Found as a stray. Took her to the vet thought all she would need was an antibiotic. She had cancer. The vet and the assistants tried to be as kind and thoughtful as possible. I had her put to sleep.I managed to be only slightly tearful in the office . After I got in the car with Angel's body .I couldn't see to drive. Just had to sit there for awhile. My daughter who lives in the country dug a grave for her.. I would recommend insurance .

[@abbykoop5363]

I'm so sorry! I also have a kitty named Juju. He was a stray (ex) tom cat and I'm not exactly sure how old he is. He does have a couple of health issues and i thought I was going to lose him last year but he pulled through. I've lost a lot of pets over the years though. It always hurts so much!

[@zsigzsag]

@@FloridaKatLady I feel for you. Heart felt I know how it is.

[@zsigzsag]

@@lindaheath784 My other cat is 18 as well, not doing that great lately. I'm suspecting arthritis. She goes in for exam on the 28th this month. Juju had stomatitis, had to take her twice a week for treatments but she still kept failing. My vet went out of town so I took her to an emergency clinic. That vet was going to keep her overnight, give her fluids and do tests. I left thinking I will pick her up in the morning she will be better. As soon as I got home the vet called and told me he found tumors in her intestines some completely blocking and he said she would never survive surgery and the kindest thing would be to put her down. Had to go all the way back in shock. I stayed with her till the end, drove home to a void I still quite can't get over.

[@barbarasuter7431]

I feel that the love of our four legged friends is the purest love we can experience in this world. We cannot find it in humans because humans always have expectations and make stipulations. Every time I have to let go a beloved pet makes me lose a little bit of paradise...

[@lindahoulihan6089]

I have lost so many of my fur babies. A dog I grew up with has been gone for over 45 years. I still think about her every day. I want to thank you for this episode. Many people don't get the fact that our pets are really family. I've lost many, and right now, I have 2 wonderful cats. My problem is that I am 73, and if or when their time is up, I don't think I will be able to have any more. It's getting harder and harder to care for them the right way. Right now, my granddaughters come by to help me out because I am handicap. My life will feel so empty when these 2 are gone. I enjoy them so much.

[@charnelleholding1944]

I lost my beautiful black cat Emma on Thursday, 5th of September 2024. She was in so much pain and was also in kidney failure and I did not want her to suffer anymore. The loss my son and I are experiencing, as well as her little friend Kelpie (doggie), is overwhelming. The house is empty without her. She was with us for 14 years and was my everything. My son (14) is an only child and saw her as his sister and friend and to be without her, is absolute torture. We say good morning to her and talk to her through the day and say goodnight in the evenings and many times, we will all just sit infront of her grave and be with her. She used to run and meet me when I came home from work, even though she had gone blind already - she still knew where to go. What an amazing, amazing companion she was. A piece of our hearts is missing. We miss you our dearest, most precious Emmy. Your passing was one of the saddest days of my life. I'm so glad you came into our lives. I am making the garden beautiful for you - you have inspired me. Till we meet again my sweetheart...mommy misses you so so so much and I so wish we could have had many, many more years together 😞

[@jewleyy]

To anyone that recently lost their kitty, I lost mine yesterday and it’s the most tremendous loss of my life. She was with me for 16 years, so it’s hard to imagine a life without her. Having a difficult time coping and coming here to seek out some comfort from other people’s stories. I miss my best friend.

[@marcieparisi]

❤ sending lots of love to you.

[@vkartik723]

I lost my cat to a horrible car accident. Little Ollie was not even 2! So full of energy and love, he used to follow me everywhere and sleep with me, my leg was his pillow. I used watch your videos to navigate his early days and tried all the best resources to understand him and his needs. It was so sudden, I’m still in shock. Watching this now to comprehend. Seems like my life has lost meaning. I miss my boy so much, I want him back!

[@libaz82]

I lost my cat and best friend yesterday. The pain I feel is unbelievable and it gets worst by the day when i come home and he is not at the door greatig me. When Ihe is not in the bed sleeping beside me. I'm thankful for the 14 years of happiness and love you gave me an you will forever be in my heart. I love you

[@Azzora421]

My cat at 21 years old passed away two months ago. I have depression and anxiety, when I have my bad moments my cat would cuddle. She gave me so much relief. I want a cat for Christmas and told my mum that she helped me with my anxiety and depression and it made stop thinking of suicidal thoughts. She said no where getting dog, your not getting cat. That hurts, if though she knows I’ve being so down she completely ignored me of how important my cat was to me.

[@PH-vv1ky]

Going through this hell right now. We had to say goodbye to our wonderful boy Louie. He took ill suddenly due to kidney failure at only six years old , and we had to make the awfully difficult decision to help him be free of his pain. I've been crying for four days, haven't slept and the pain and guilt I feel is indescribable. He was the most loving, affectionate, crazy and playful little cat. He was my best buddy. He touched many people. I feel my life is in pieces and I don't know how I'm going to get through this. He was my everything. I feel so lonely. Our animal friends are so good to us. I'd give anything and everything I have just to feel him purring on my chest again, falling asleep with me in my arms. I'll never forget you Louie my wonderful boy 💔

[@Dogee6]

i completly feels you

[@InvisibleMan95]

My beloved kitty Mona passed away one week ago, 27/04/2023. She was 19. She's been with me for my whole life... She was my best friend, my family, my guardian angel. Nothing will ever be the same without her. I will never forget the love she gave me and I will always love her.

[@pixiedust6201]

I lost my first cat, Tammy, on 5/11/19. She passed in my arms at the emergency vet. Still to this day, I’m so heartbroken over her lose. She saved my life back in 2018 and I couldn’t save hers. I’ve also lost 3 foster kittens, Bo Peep, Toulouse and Tigger. I foster kittens in Tammy’s memory and she has a memorial garden. I love you and miss you!

[@foxawaycottage7272]

I am 63 and my beloved Teddy became gravely ill and died very quickly. It's been almost two years and my heart is still shattered. I will NEVER be the same. I cannot even think of him or hear his name and not start weeping. I had a very real dream of him...I could feel his fur in my hands....hear his 'nose purr'....the feeling of joy so overwhelming. I know when my time comes Teddy will be there to greet me. That's all that matters. I love you and miss you my sweet Teddy.

[@user-rj1vj5wk9f]

I've been hoping that my Kaleb will be there when I pass on. It would be truly wonderful for us to be with our pets again. I also had a dream but it wasn't as sensory as yours. We are forever thankful for every moment we shared with our fur babies and that brings great comfort.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

He comes to you. You had a very special tie to each other.

[@LeeaAnne125]

I never want to get over or forget my beautiful little man. I'd rather carry the pain with me daily to remind myself what he helped me through. I'll love him until the day I die.

[@EveChamberlain-so6de]

I lost my cat yesterday, I'm 23 years old, and I've had this cat for 15 years, I can't remember a time when he was not there. Thank you,

[@jujujj63]

RIP all the fur babies that have gone to heaven. We all miss and love you so much. Blessings to all. 💜🕊☮️🙏🐱🐶💜💐🌻🌻🌹🌹💕💕

[@truthdrifter]

My 11 year cat passed away 16th March, I'm 36 and have lost family members but it was the worst pain I felt in my life. Went to the vet to remove some teeth, but was full of energy, vet detected renal failure, was there for 1 week. Came so weak could barely walk, died in the 4th day. Worst days of my life, I cried so hard holding him knowing he would die any second.

[@somiali4903]

I lost my cat today. She died in my arms. She was my baby, my first baby. I wish she was alive. My heart is breaking ten thousand times every second. It's so painful. I still hear her voices, i see her sitting at her favourite places in the house. I am so shattered.

[@amg726]

I'm so sorry about your baby. I just lost mine 3 weeks ago. It's like a piece of your heart has been ripped out and I know it hurts so much. My whole day revolved around Roxy for 14 years. Just know that I'm sorry and that I understand. I came here to this video and I'm reading the comments and it makes me feel not quite so alone.

[@farmerjon360]

I'm watching this before I've got to put my cat down. Our appointment is in 1.5 hours. I've stayed by her side all night & this morning. I'm still not ready to do this but she's got kidney failure & I can't let her suffer anymore. 💔

[@rcrinsea]

I hope you’re able to see that it will eventually get less painful. You will one day be able to smile at happy memories with your cat. There will always be a scar but it won’t be a raw one all the time and that scar proves how lucky that cat was to have a human like you. Think of how much you gave to that cat. How lucky he/she was!

[@sophiastaudt689]

My baby boy had to be put down last night due to kidney failure. I feel for you. I’m devastated. I hope it gets better. I’ll pray for you

[@rcrinsea]

@@sophiastaudt689 - My condolences. It's absolutely heartbreaking. 💕

[@sophiastaudt689]

@@rcrinsea thank you so much😔❤️

[@sandralujan1199]

Im sitting here waiting to take my dog in. He took a turn for the worst. Seizure after seizure. Poor guy is suffering. After 12 yrs our path is done in this life time. I wish you love and comfort. May we continue to love and enjoy all those sweet memories. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ShantiForever]

My fur baby passed away less than a week ago. He was 17 years old. I have lost loved ones before, but this is a different kind of pain. I cry everyday and I miss my soul cat sooo much. I would love to just hold him and hear his meows and purrs again.

[@HorseGirl4]

I lost my dog of 13 years on Saturday and feel such a void with her not being home. You never realize how much they occupy your space until they are not there. My cat, Luna, has been helping me a lot with the loss. Taking it one day at a time. 🥺❤

[@24DracoAmericanus]

My dog suffered from the long term effects of chocolate poisoning after my parents didn't go to get his stomach pumped (apparently he puked most of it up anyway). This happened while I was away at college and I was already having a lot of issues there, too, so when I came home and saw the state he was in, it kinda broke me. And after watching him decline even more over the next 6 months and inevitably sat with him as he was put down, I was completely devastated. I fell into a deep depression that I still haven't fully recovered from, and I can't really leave on long trips anymore because I feel like I can't trust anyone with my current pets, and even short overnight trips gives anxiety. I've never really forgiven my parents either for neglecting him like that. They think it's silly that I still get worked up over it, and that makes it hurt even more.

[@drekigrey436]

It's not silly that you are still upset, it was neglect and that is devastating. I'm sorry that you had to go through something so betraying. I wish you all the luck that I can

[@ratbones620]

You have the full right to be upset! If something like that happened to my pets I wouldn’t be able to recover from it.

[@roseamy1057]

if I was in your shoes I would have screamed at the top of my lungs at them and then go away from them and say you're not my family anymore and cut ties with them forever

[@24DracoAmericanus]

@@roseamy1057 I mean, I've considered that. Unfortunately I live in their basement and have nowhere else to go... my introverted ass doesn't make many friends outside of the internet

[@roseamy1057]

@@24DracoAmericanus aww buddy I feel so bad for you you know what just try it small steps and I'm not sure it will work out for you j try to get a partime job or something

[@badlieutenant007]

lost my Clooney due to chronic kidney disease on October 14th. Having to put her to sleep before she suffered was the hardest decision I have ever made in my life. She was my everything and I still feel terribly guilty for failing her by not doing things different - feeding her raw food diet instead of kibbles and wet food, getting her blood tested more often and even agreeing with most vets suggested and letting them treat her way they did since I considered them gods back then. Now I know they're just businessmen making their income by selling us branded dry and wet food and overvaccinating our fur babies, plus most of them consider cats interior compared to dogs and they handle them as such. I adopted another kitten who was born outside before winter, otherwise I'd have gone crazy with grief, I still can't process the trauma and cry whenever I think about my original forever kitty. She's buried in a beautiful pet cemetery and she'll never bee forgotten. Rest in peace, baby girl, you'll always be my kitty, you were the best kitty in the world.

[@DrRalphSmiffingtonIII]

We said goodbye to our dear sweet Nobby Nobbs last week, he was only seven years old and was the loveliest fussboi. He was ripped from our lives far too soon, my dear sweet precious boy. I have to collect his ashes tomorrow and it tears me up inside because he wanted to come home so badly, and now he is but it feels like we failed him. This video and the comments are excellent comfort, thank you to everyone who has shared their stories and their grief.

[@chrisfitzgerald8124]

Less than a month ago I had to say goodbye to my baby. She was just 2 months shy of 18. I can't seem to remember that she's gone. I expect to see her everywhere. It's really hard. Her brother was hard, this was worse. In the intervening time we became super close. And the hard decisions never get easier.

[@crowkangi]

so sorry for your loss. I lost mine few weeks ago too. it was sudden. his loss is just sinking in. a part of my soul is gone.

[@marciaajoseph]

I have to put my cat, my baby, Potato to sleep today. I found out last week that he has a tumor in his throat. I’m sitting in my bedroom with him now, he’s under my bed and I hear him breathing which sounds like wheezing. I adopted my baby last year from a shelter. This hurts so much because I had him for barely a year. My baby potato has given me so much unconditional love and I’m gonna miss him. He’s the first pet I’ve ever had to deal with passing. I’m going to be with him through the process and I can’t stop crying. But he’s having trouble breathing the tumor is growing quickly and I love him so much I’m going to let him go. I don’t want him to suffer any longer. I’m praying and hoping I can see him one day, again.

[@nevar23]

Thank you to Jackson and everyone sharing their stories here and in chat. I would like to say my babies' names to honor them: Stella, Sally, Pandora, Puffy, Snickers, Kahlua, Ludo, Charlie. I feel so lucky that I got to be their person for a while.

[@resaboutb.9566]

Thank you for sharing the sweetest names of your beloved animal family! I love reading all the names mentioned in the comments, and knowing that I'm not alone in recalling, still mourning and forever loving all my animal companions over the years. Not day goes by that don't remember one of them and tell them "I love you still and miss you always."

[@joyalexander5842]

This is so sweet!!!😻💕💕

[@orribu]

Much love to you, and thank you for being the light in your kitty family's lives.

[@lucaspagliarini910]

My cat Sheeva died last night, in front of me, in such a pain, and I couldn't do ANYTHING to help her other than be with her at her side, calming her down, peting her. It was 2 A.M, I couldn't sleep, I couldn't do anything other than cry my heart out. Today I buried, next to my dog, at my old house. I'm still crying, even without any drop of water left on my body, the pain and the trauma are so intense I'm not being able to do any other stuff. Thank you for your wise words, Jackson, I've learned a lot on how to take care of cats because of you. I only wish I could have done it better.... I already miss her a lot, just looking at the photos we had, it would be easier if I just got shot on the leg, the pain would be less. A huge hug to all pet owners who stopped by, I feel you guys. Peace.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

You were there with her. She wasn't in a cold clinical vets room.

[@meraaicat]

What a lovely human being you are, Jackson - thank you so much for everything you do for cats and their people everywhere ❤️

[@will5026]

I just said goodbye to the best friend I’ve ever had. Only had him for 5 years - since he was born. He was there for when I moved out, got cheated on, and helped me recover. He was the first to see me after I got my new job; first when I finished college. He was the first to see me every birthday and holiday. I will miss you, little guy.

[@Liam25025]

Mine just died at 4 years old. Heartbroken 💔

[@LovingIsis]

I've always suffered from severe depression. Twelve years ago I was in a really dark place and I wanted to end my life. My parents bought me a cat so I had something to live for, something to take care of, a reason to get out of bed in the morning. And it worked. My cat became my best friend, he was the light of my life. Unfortunately he became very sick and passed away three weeks ago. Losing him was extremely painfull and I'm having a hard time dealing with this. I really needed this video. Thank you so much!

[@braklola]

💜💜💜

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Same here, K. Am slowly but surely working my way up to getting another cat. Helping neighbors feed an elderly feral cat (Gracie) is helping. You hang in there, okay? 🌷 😼 🌷

[@crowkangi]

I rescued a cat but he actually rescued me. he was definitely my soulmate. no purer love than that. he passed two weeks ago and cry throughout the day when I think of him. I had to watch him get sick and fade away. that alone is traumatizing. the worst time of my life. I feel no solace that he's in a better place. I want him here with me. I adopted two kittens immediately after and they help me keep a schedule and take my mind off of pure sorrow. they are not like him, he was in a class all his own to me. they are different and I know we'll grow together eventually. but his loss is the biggest loss ive ever suffered. rip Beans, my son, my love.

[@ardenlatham6463]

My 14 year old passed away last night. She was old and I had only adopted her a couple years ago, so I don’t know what her lifestyle was like before that. She went into kidney failure and we spent 4 hours at the emergency vet from 11pm to 3am. I knew when I adopted an old cat that she may not be with me for long, but it was still incredibly difficult to let her go. I will miss her every single day. Thank you for the kind and warm video

[@AdelardRen]

I lost my 17 year old cat last year. He was my best friend. He saw me through my adolescence, and my struggles. There were days where I thought my only reason to live was because no one else would take care of him. I don't think I will ever stop missing him. Even with two not quite adult kitties. I love them, but the cut is deep.

[@rooklunary790]

I completely empathize with that, the scenario may not be exactly the same but I lost my 15 year old cat that had been with me from single digits mid 2020. I was practically begging her to eat half a can a food a day for the last 4-5 months and asking my mother for permission to euthanize her for the last two because her pain had been so bad. My family's lack of care, understanding or love for a companion I had loved more then myself was devastating to me and I will always carry that injury along with my grief. I could never forget my best friend and I often have moments of crippling fear that my current cat of barely a year old will get sick or otherwise die early, but I keep forcing myself forward because that's what my previous cat would have wanted of me. She taught me many things and I will always be so grateful for her stalwart companionship for those 15 years.

[@carmenana4890]

Oh yes Iam with you, my Kitty cross 2010 the rainbow bridge but I still miss her 😪

[@crowkangi]

same. I worried about dying because there was no one else to care for my precious boy.

[@mswnderwman]

I really needed to hear this. I lost my black cat, Bobby 3 days ago. I wish I could turn back time. I miss him so much. I can’t believe how much pain I’m feeling.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

You're not alone. Our animal friends are priceless. Each one is so unique. I can tell Bobby was loved so much. Hope you feel better 💖

[@MissCadenceMac]

I just lost my black cat very suddenly yesterday 😢

[@TracyLynn589]

This is me ( 54) and my daughter (20). We lost our sweet baby boy "Squeak" Sat night.. 9/ 16/23 at 2130. We pet him and told him how much we loved him till his last breath. He was 16... sweetest cat. He was a rescue and it took a years to get him to love us back.. our hearts are so broken. The pain is so real. Thank you for this... ❤❤

[@FrankCostanza456]

I lost my baby at home this weekend who was also 16. He was the smartest, most loving cat I'd ever met. My heart is utterly broken. My thoughts go out to you and your family with your recent loss.

[@Agiant_hat]

My cat is dying. I am trying to prepare myself. I have been crying so much the past couple days. She is my best friend. I absolutely cannot picture my life without her. At my most depressed, she would just sit by me, and sleep nuzzled in my neck. She’s the only one that never judged me. It was like in my darkest hours, she was my light. She walked me through hell. Now she is dying of kidney failure. She still follows me even though she can’t move like she used to. She still sleeps on top of me, and always wants to be near me. If there is a heaven please have her be first in line. I’m so sorry to anyone who has gone through this. I am absolutely destroyed.

[@scubachickim]

I just lost my sweet girl Cleo about two weeks ago. She was 17.5, I’m 29, so over half of my life I had her. I brought her with me to my college apartment, and every apartment after that. She spent the last two years living with my parents due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic and I still can’t stop myself from feeling like I should have done more for her.

[@StarFoxette]

So sorry for your loss. I had a similar experience with my furbaby. She was with me half my life and went through every move with me. I know the feeling of wishing we could have done more. I try to remember a quote I saw recently that said our pets may be here for only a part of our lives but we were there for them for their whole life. Hang in there, friend.

[@scubachickim]

@@StarFoxette thank you, that’s reassuring to hear.

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

I just lost my cat of 17 years yesterday. Had her since birth because I had the mom too. I have never felt as sad as I do now. I keep looking for her before remembering that she's gone. I spent the entire night awake petting her trying to give her some comfort, but she ultimately died on my lap as we were heading to the vet. It's fitting that she died that way because she spent a lot of time on my lap, I could not sit to watch a movie without her coming over, and I will miss that so much! I feel a void I have never felt before... not sure if this is something you overcome, or just learn to live with it...

[@NorceCodine]

It will take about a year, from experience. You were very lucky that your cat lived to 17 years, most of us had to cope with the loss after a couple of years. If a cat makes it past 10 years, its exceptional, and you should take great comfort knowing that she completed a full life as long as possible for a cat.

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

@@NorceCodine that’s actually the one consolation I have. I think she lived a happy life!

[@leopereira4718]

Just came back from the vet, had to put my 10 month old baby to rest. I’m gonna take this opportunity to scream into the void here. If there’s someone out there… I hope you receive her soul kindly. She was a sweetheart through and through, and I hope I could give her a fraction of the love and happiness she gave me. Mel, if my feelings can somehow reach you… I love you, kitty. I love you like I never loved anything in my life. I hope you’re snacking on all the squeezables you can, and that your beautiful soul can get the rest it deserves. Our time together was short, but the impact you made will carry on through the rest of my life. You were the best kitty ever, and wherever you are, I hope you’re as happy as I was when I had you with me. Safe travels, kitty.

[@clvrcookie]

My 11 year old cat died today. I had brought her outside, leashed her and left her without surveillance thinking nothing could happen to her. She jumped through a handrail and her leash strangled her, or maybe broke her neck. I hope she didn't suffer I love her and will always love her. She's taken a piece of my heart with her to wherever cats go when they die It'll be difficult to process the guilt of having left her unattended outside. Thanks to everyone sharing similar experiences here, I no longer feel alone in my loss ❤ The world loves you Mousseline 😺

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Please don't use leashes for cats.

[@Kevin_Casey]

My cat Ashy had to go last Friday and I haven’t Ben able to function very well last few days. I feel absolutely devastated and I can gel that the people close to me are starting to get a little annoyed. Thank you for making this video because I feel much more confident and validated in my feelings. Much love to everybody else in the comments talking about their lost loved ones.