Having to say goodbye....

...to my sweetest kitty! He was 15 years old and I just loved this cat to pieces.  It's so hard when you lose a pet. They are just like family.  Honestly I never liked cats!  I always had beagles.  But this cat was SO DIFFERENT!  He was the sweetest cat to me right when my dog passed away 15 years ago.  It was almost like he took on her personality and for that he was just the best!  I always thought that after having children, losing a pet might be a tad easier.  But no way.  I've just been so sad the past few days as I watched him slowly leaving us.  And I know pets are not human.  But still it hurts a lot.  I will just miss seeing him sit in our window.  I'll miss hearing him meow and crawl under my chair while I work.  I'll miss seeing him cuddle up on the kids' bed and fall asleep with them.  This cat has been with me for so long.  From breaking up with boyfriends, to meeting Chris, getting married, moving all over different states, having babies and having the kids just love him.  My dad helped me bury him today on their property.  It's just hard for me since he was with me so long! If you have lost pets, I know how sad it is.  Honestly they are just not pets but little friends that make your days a little brighter!!  To my darling kitty, I will always miss you and never forget you!!!!  Thank you for making our lives that much sweeter!!

Comments

[Tracie]

so sorry for your loss, he was a beauty :(

[Leah C]

I'm so sorry about your kitty. How beautiful he was! I have 3 cats and you're right...they become a part of the family:)

[Holly]

So sorry about your kitty Jenn - losing a pet is sooo so hard. hugs ♥

[Steph]

Sorry for your loss, Jenn!!!

[Lorilei]

aww sorry to hear that. Beautiful photo tribute. Pets really are like family and it's not easy to lose a part of your family at all.

[Claudia]

So sorry to hear about your beloved pet. He looks so much like my Felix. *hugs*

[Michelle V]

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I understand how you feel. I had my cat for 17 years. I still miss her so much sometimes. Great tribute.

[Brooke - in Oregon]

Oh man, I am so sorry! I totally understand your loss and yes I also know they are not human but they just love us so freely! They wrap themselves around our hearts and become part of the family. Hugs to you and the family

[Lori]

I agree. Pets become family and love knows no species boundaries. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved cat. She looks like she had tremendous personality.

[Val Skiba]

Jenn, I'm so sorry about your cat. I've had my cat for 15 years also and she is a huge part of my life. Cats are so soothing to be around and they love us without reservation. Please be assured that she/he is resting in cat heaven right now. Your pictures are precious memories of your cat. Hugs to you.

[Jeanne]

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. He sure was beautiful. And you've got some awesome photos and tons of memories.

My cat is around 19 years old now and I know she's not going to be with me forever. No matter how much you might try to prepare yourself though, it is just plain HARD to say good-bye to your loved one.

[margarete]

sorry to hear about your cat, Jenn. :( {hugs}

[Carrie]

I am sorry about your sweet kitty Jenn. Its so hard to say goodbye to our faithful animal companions. My 11yr old son is struggling with the loss of his kitty friend and it has been over a year now, Some nights he cries the biggest tears I have ever saw because he misses her. But, I keep telling him this: Pets are the happiest when they are comforting their human friends, not making them sad so, remember the good times and remember that your kitty friend lived a happy and content life. It seems to help a bit. Its so hard for kids to understand.

[Kathy Moore]

Wow, he looks amazingly like my 16 year old female kitty...sorry for your loss, we've lost a few furry family members in the last several years and I know it's tough.

[lisa (momy4him)]

awww, so sorry about your kitty.

[Joy Gross]

Oh so sorry to hear about your kitty. I totally know how it feels big hugs to you all.

[Gretchen]

sorry about your kitty!!! I have 3 (thanks to my kids bringing them home), but love each of them:) hugs!!!!

[alice]

I'm so sorry to hear that. big hugs to you.

[Candy]

I'm so, so sorry. :( Sending hugs your way.

[Michelle Underwood]

What a gorgeous cat he was. ((HUGS)) to you. We just said goodbye to our 11 year old cat and it's still raw. I totally know what you are going through. I am so sorry.

[Leslie]

I can so relate as our 16 year old cat was with us BC (before children) and was so like a dog. It's been a little over a year and we have another cat that looks almost like him who's great, but not the same! My thoughts are so with you!

[Katie]

I'm so sorry about your kitty. I love my kitties to pieces too and I am terrified of the day when I will lose them. It's great you gave your cat such a wonderful life! :)

[Diane H]

Beautiful tribute to a gorgeous family member. We lost one of my kitties 3 years ago to a freak accident, I still can't get over it so I know what you are feeling, but he was so very lucky to have such a loving family and home! We have since rescued 4 cats, they run the house!