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I think losing a fur baby is infinitely more difficult than a human. Humans, you can explain what is going on. What to expect. Humans can ask questions and communicate. Animal/human communication has much to learn. Taking your pet to be spayed/neutered, for example. They have to trust that you are advocating betterment for them. They have no idea why you left them there. They have to trust that you are not harming them. Euthanizing a pet is the worst. You have to project a calm, loving demeanor. Your energy is all they know. If you are crying, the animal gets anxious as well. You do not want that. Losing a pet that you have been communicating with through your energy leaves a hole in your soul. Your daily routine is off. Because energy plays such a huge role, humans have to invest more of themselves into a relationship with a pet. You can't just yell out I will be back in ten minutes. There is a ritual that you go through when leaving and returning. There is no time limit for grief.
I lost my cat of 11 years yesterday. It's been a rough day yesterday and today. I need to do some things around the house now that Jack is gone–I need to wash his food bowl and put it away. I need to scoop the litter that contains the last of his waste. I need to mix his special diet cat food into my other cat's kibble so it gets used up. But I've been unable to do these things because it recognizes and reinforces that he's gone. But after watching this video and some other ones on pet loss grief, I feel supported and that I have the strength to do them. So as my last act of service and love to my best kitty boy Jack, I scooped the litter so the litterbox is clean for him and my other cat. I love you my boy always and forever.
I lost my 16 year old cat a few days ago and it has been so difficult; I keep blaming myself for not trying harder to get her treated but really, that's just grief and my mind. RIP Mama
My sweet boy died today, he was only 3,5 years old but he was my soulmate my literal dream cat, I’m gonna miss him so much
I had a cat until this morning, he just turned up and came to me and sat with me around 2018, he was abit stressed and pulling his fur out recently, but i thought nothing of it, today, i wake up, cat`s on the shed getting some sunshine, i sit down, i hear him, i rushed to him but he was flopping and died in my arm, i loved that cat and there was a strong bond both sides, it`s tough on the soul when it happens, something similar happened in early 2024, i gave that playfull large ginger cat a great life, he was my best friend and companion, i`l miss him. sleep tight Max
I just lost my cat today hers name was lovis my sister and i named her that she passed away due to brain tumor and she couldnt eat before vet she threw up so when my mother came home i asked did they and she said they put her to sleep i fully broke down i couldnt hold it and i and my sister had her for 17 years so ever seen then i been crying i been feeling stressed and i felt mentaly ill due to all stress so i leave this r.i.p. lovis and to everyone who reads my comment please reach out to friends family lover anyone who cares for you and ask them for support
I find my Queen at the street in 2008 she save my life she dead in 2020 i still miss my Queen my best freind soulmafe
thank you. ♡
Just had to say goodbye to Olly who shared his love with us for 10 years. Thank you for this video. I needed to hear all of this.❤
I love You ❤you help a lot of beautiful people, love animals ❤Thanks
My baby boy (dog) was 15 years old. He passed yesterday; I feel blessed that I was there until his final breath, but it is so hard to come home to an empty house
On Friday, March 20, 2026, my beloved cat Kočičák, aged 16-17, died. He was the first thing I saw in the morning and he always came to me for a cuddle before bed. And in between, he was my dark shadow, wherever I went at home he followed me. He had a sick heart and we were very lucky that he survived the collapse 5 years ago and we found out what was wrong with him. Last Thursday, they found lymphoma on his back paw and even though his heart was already normal and he was taking medication for high blood pressure, he unfortunately died after surgery. I feel like I betrayed him because the last thing he experienced in his life was fear. That I made the wrong decision when I let him have surgery despite the risk. I can't get over it and the worst thing I hear from others is their reaction. That they will show regret and in their second breath ask me if I'm getting another cat, as if he were a broken TV that can be easily replaced. I love you, Kočičák, and I hope you're playing with Bobinka right now.
I came here because my cat just died today 😔
I just buried my 10 yr old cat 💔
came here cus we're saying goodbye to our lovely cat Rio tomorrow, and the "we experience all losses" just hit me… Ive lost so many people, loosing her is loosing everyone again, and her, who's the most amazing companion and friend. Being able to connect this deeply to other species is such a wonderful gift… I feel so honored being loved by her. She's gonna be missed profoundly.
The worst part for me is my terrible memory. I’m starting to lose my memories already and he just died an hour ago.
I’ve lost 6 dogs since 2014. Most recently just yesterday morning. My almost 14.5 year old girl was euthanized in my home for cancer. I can’t stop crying. Everywhere I used to see her she is no longer there. It never gets easier. My heart goes out to anybody who is experiencing this unbearable pain.💔
Daisy was my world I miss her so much
My cat daisy girl cat diedx8xweeks ago I am still having a hard time without here here
I'm 16 and I lost my 17 year old cat today. She was my big sister and my closest friend. I cannot imagine my life without her, without getting asleep by her side, without petting her all the time. I need to feel her close to me, but she is so far away. I just miss my baby.
I just had to make the difficult decision to put down my beloved 15 year old cat, Ace. He was by my side for 11 years, my entire adult life as I was 18 when I rescued him. He was my best friend, my constant companion, and the love of my life, my soul cat. I genuinely wouldn't have made it through these years without him as I deal with several mental health issues, trauma, chronic pain and I'm Autistic and those mixed together can be very lonely, isolating, and painful. He never judged me, he loved me unconditionally. He could always tell when I wasn't doing well and would stick to me like glue even more than usual, insisting I pet him and would headbutt my face to give him forehead kisses. He sensed that that would help. We were each others' support through thick and thin, through all his many health scares over the years and his chronic health issues in the last section of his life. He even would comfort me while I was upset about him feeling sick. I still have my 5 year old cat who I adore, but my house feels so big and empty with just me and her in it. Everywhere I look is a spot he loved to occupy. I loved him more than any other being in this world and I will miss him every single day for the rest of my life. I know it will get easier over time, but currently it's very painful. This video helped me feel less alone and more understood. Thank you for putting this out into the world ❤
Just 3 months ago I lost my cat that I didn’t even realize was going to acknowledge how to be loved because all his life he was a stray. In fact when I try to pet him for the first time he bit me causing me to have several rounds of shots and antibiotics slowly he really surprised me. All he wanted was the no hot felt to be a domestic cat, he started staying in my house all the time he was so attached to me he would stay on top of my feet constantly followed me everywhere and I grew so find that baby and then guess what neighborhood wild dogs tore him apart and when I seen this, I was so mad at the world I tore my whole house up. I even cussed God out countless times for this act blame it towards him. How dare you precious animal into my home and I love you and he finally felt like it was to be truly loved and then take him away like you did and then turn around and do this to me again this will make the fourth cat that we had to bury in our backyard, two from wild dogs and two from the cat flu, I believe it’s the cat flu. I googled several sites. She had upper respiratory infection which led untreated and caused pneumonia to sit up on her lungs. Me and my son are struggling, and there was no way to afford to get her to the vet in time. I’m watching her right now. She’s confused. She don’t know what to do and it breaks my heart. she’s a fighter. She tries to get up wrong and bless her heart. She’s just staggering around confused how close now it tears dropping on the phone.
Very sorry for the ugly words thanks for posting my comment. I’m in so much pain that words can’t describe so I’ll close by saying good night, my sweet girl I’ll see you on the other side where we will both be brand new with no pain.
I’m watching my baby kitten declined is fixing to die any minute now and I can’t crying for anything whatsoever. I can’t stop trying to be strong. I can’t find the will crying to prepare myself. I don’t know how I don’t want to. How can I stop this pain? People say well it’s just a cat but I am so mad that I say hey FUCK YOU!!’ Cause she’s is so special and I will never ever be able to love any other pets again because my heart just can’t comprehend the amount of pain and suffering and hurt. I had a stray cat and hurt her to take her to breath little did I know like killed her with highly contagious if only I knew, I would’ve never allowed a cat in my house. I had no idea. I have an enormous heart and that always good because I’m even more fucking hard than that as fuck. My baby girl is not going to make it. I gave her amoxicillin and I hell getting it I thought it worked for a couple of days it is now unaffected virus is too strong.
I’m watching my baby kitten declined is fixing to die any minute now and I can’t crying for anything whatsoever. I can’t stop trying to be strong. I can’t find the will crying to prepare myself. I don’t know how I don’t want to. How can I stop this pain? People say well it’s just a cat but I am so mad that I say hey FUCK YOU!!’ Cause she’s is so special and I will never ever be able to love any other pets again because my heart just can’t comprehend the amount of pain and suffering and hurt. I had a stray cat and hurt her to take her to breath little did I know like killed her with highly contagious if only I knew, I would’ve never allowed a cat in my house. I had no idea. I have an enormous heart and that always good because I’m even more fucking hard than that as fuck. My baby girl is not going to make it. I gave her amoxicillin and I hell getting it I thought it worked for a couple of days it is now unaffected virus is too strong.