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O/T- my fur baby died in my arms this morning.

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Submitted by notsobad on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 1:56pm

My elderly Devon Rex (cat) boy died in my arms this morning. He was about 15 years old and he’d had a good long life.

He was always more dog like than cat like, he’d fetch and follow me around. He was always under my feet and usually covered in flour or crumbs because he’d stand under me as I cooked or baked. 

This morning as usual he was snuggled up with me. He was like a living teddy bear and would sleep in my arms. 

He started to cough and sneeze, something he’s done for years. He’d kind of hack, like he had a fur ball or something in his throat. I’d pat his back and calm him, then he’d sneeze or snort and be fine. We’d usually settle back down and go back to sleep for another hour or so.

Not this morning. He started out the same but something changed. I think he may have had a heart attack, I even gave him mouth to mouth hoping he’d start breathing better. But no, he passed away as I held him.

DH is away on a golf trip, so I’m home alone, I can’t even get him on the phone, he’s in a dead spot. My son is out of town for work, so I’ve talked to my him, my mom, my friends and brothers. I’m ok and will be fine, I’m more than strong enough but it still so sad when your little bundle of furry love is gone.

I’ll miss him under my feet. 

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Submitted by --figureditout-- on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 2:05pm

My thoughts are with you. Today marks 4 years since the untimely passing of my son's cat as well.

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Submitted by I love dogs on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 4:05pm

Yes, 15 years is a great life! I've never heard of a cat playing fetch. How cool. I will keep you in my thoughts because I know how great a love for fur babies is.

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Submitted by marblefawn on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 5:08pm

I know how awful you feel. So many of us has been there.

I spent the day at the pet ER with my little dog. I've been thinking a lot about the inevitable -- I've been up with him since 4:30 a.m., so I had a lot of time to go there.

I hope there's some comfort knowing how much he loved you and what a nice life you gave him. And while I know in many ways it must have been harder that you couldn't get him to a hospital for care, I'm glad you were there to hold him to see him through to the next place. That must have been so hard for you, but so comforting to him.

Wishing you peace.

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Submitted by Maxwell09 on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 6:28pm

Im sorry for your lose. I lost my furbaby three years ago due to some teen driver and I am still not over it. It hurts. There is no love as pure and unconditional than that of a furbaby and their person. 

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Submitted by ntm on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 8:09pm

It may have been an asthma attack or a heart attack, the most important thing is that it wasn’t a long drawn out illness with lots of suffering. And that you were holding him — I’m sure that was comforting for him. And that even though it was a shock for you, you didn’t have to make that terrible decision of when it would be the right time to put him down.

I am so sorry for your loss. They leave footprints on our hearts. Remember he was part of your family and grieving his loss is totally normal. Be kind to yourself. 

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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 10:52am

I'm so sorry for your loss!! Furbabies bring such unique joy into our lives. {{{hugs}}}

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Submitted by notsobad on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 1:20am

Thank you so much.

I’m going to miss him terribly, he was the sweetest cuddliest little being. My house and heart are a little empty tonight.

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Submitted by Cover1W on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 10:48am

So so sorry. I cannot imagine your sadness. He sounds like a great cat who will forever be with you.

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Submitted by ishouldrun on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 9:24am

So sorry for your loss.  I lost my fur baby in September and I still miss him every day.  Coming home to my little guy was the best part of step life lately Sad Seing you lots of hugs.

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Submitted by GhostWhoCooksDinner on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 3:26pm

I'm so sorry to hear about your furbaby! But you gave him a good life, and he knew he was loved. I have  12 year old and 11 year old kitties, and I don't even like to think about the fact that they won't be around forever. They're my other children. I wish you healing and peace. xoxo