I don’t think I realized how emotionally connected I was to this little guy. As I look around, there are so many things that remind me of him. I miss him very much. But I’m grateful that we got to throw him an 18th birthday, and we even took him cabin camping with us, which he reluctantly enjoyed lol.

PSA to please give your cat kisses and treasure your time with them.

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[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

I'm so sorry to hear that. Best wishes for you and your loved ones.

[–] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 4 points 6 days ago

I’m so happy he got to live with you and be loved by you. Thank you for sharing him with us, even so briefly.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Senior kitties are so special to me. I lost my girl a year ago in August. She was with me for 18 years, from the day she was born to the day she died. It still hurts... but it's better than it was.

[–] moseschrute@piefed.social 16 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I’m sorry for your loss. I would love to see a picture of your cat that passed, if you’re comfortable sharing

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 27 points 1 week ago (2 children)

[–] moseschrute@piefed.social 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Awwww she must have been a great cat and friend. Queen of that log!

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 1 week ago

Thanks. She was. I hope your heart heals soon. I think after a year I'm finally ready for a new kitty.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

SOCKS!

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Eso si que es.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I only adopt seniors. They need love too and don’t deserve to die alone in a cage. Anyway, I’m sorry for your loss.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

She had a senior older brother who I adopted about a year before she was born. His name was The Colonel. They loved each other so much.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 6 days ago

Aww they were so cute together. I’m sorry again for your loss :(

[–] Siegfried@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Pal, you are the best

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 6 days ago

Aww shucks. Gonna make me blush

[–] MyNameIsRichard@lemmy.ml 32 points 1 week ago

Sorry for your loss.

[–] Kyrgizion@lemmy.world 20 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He was beautiful. And 18 years is an incredible time to spend with such a magnificent friend. I'm sure that the pain and hurt seems unbearable but it's the price we have to pay for those years and years of love and loyalty. It's worth it in the end. May the beautiful memories persist forever.

[–] moseschrute@piefed.social 18 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I'm actually just the adopted father of 4 years, but I'm very grateful for those 4 years. My partner has had him for all 18 years.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago

My heart to both of you as you grieve.

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 week ago

Very sorry for your loss.

[–] MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago

That’s how I was when my childhood dog passed. So many things I’d do that reminded me of her. At one point, as absurd as it was, I couldn’t play something as basic as Minecraft without having to shut it down because it reminded me of her. Just recently we lost a kitten that wasn’t going to make it, and the space heater we had keeping him warm made me cry whenever I saw it.

Your cat is very lucky to have been loved like that. I’m sure he knew that

[–] mcbenavides85@piefed.social 14 points 1 week ago

Sorry for your loss 🥺

[–] the_q@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 week ago

I'm sorry.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago

That is a well-loved cat. You did a good job.

[–] GerardsGuitar@retrolemmy.com 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔

I'd love to hear more about his 18th birthday trip or any other fun stories about him!

[–] moseschrute@piefed.social 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He’s lived in a lot of houses over the years including a college house. So we invited all his friends from college for his 18th birthday. He always seemed oddly comfortable being surrounded by lots of people and a little chaos. So I think he appreciated getting to see a big group of his friends after having graduated college.

As for camping, we booked a little cabin in the woods. The cabin had electricity and an ac, but no running water, if that gives you an idea. So it was a camping, but comfortable enough for him to like it, aka glamping. Initially he seemed confused being in a new place, but after a couple hours, he was very excited by all the nature around him. In his old age, his top speed was very slow, so we could let him explore a little without him running off.

[–] GerardsGuitar@retrolemmy.com 7 points 1 week ago

Aww that's so awesome!!!

[–] xvertigox@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

He looks like a true beaut, sorry for your loss <3 I hope you can take some comfort in knowing you gave him a love filled life which was as good as a life can be for a cat.

[–] miau@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 week ago

I am sorry for your loss. I know he was deeply loved and so did he. I am happy you could give that little boy so much love! And I am sure all the love he gave back will live on within you and your partner.

[–] klemptor@startrek.website 6 points 1 week ago

I'm sorry for your loss 🤍

[–] chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 week ago

I didn't realize how much I would miss my cat and how big of a hole he'd leave in my life until he was gone. You just get so used to them always being there. You don't realize all of the little ways you interact every day.

I never wanted that cat, too. He was old and had health issues. But he was a friend's cat who couldn't keep him. My now wife pestered me for days to adopt him, but I resisted. Then a month later when he still hadn't been adopted, she pressured even harder and I finally gave in.

Over the years he bonded with me more and became my cat. And now it's been a year since he passed and I still get choked up sometimes, like right now.

[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Sorry for your loss. May the two of you be re-united in Waghalla one day.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 week ago

I’m sorry. He was a gorgeous guy. RIP

[–] Elaine@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

May he rest in peace.

[–] Chrysanthemum@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

So sorry for your loss 💮