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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I now it's late so noone will probably ly answer.

My cat has bad arthritis but is on medication that helped, this week she's been getting worse and worse, right now she's just dragging herself around. Gotman appointment with the vet tomorrow but how can I make her most comfortable, ivenwarmed snuggly upmnut she won't sit with it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hot water bottle wrapped in a towel but hot boiling hot water

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Cats tend to just want to be left alone in my experience. Put a blanket somewhere she can see it and reach it comfortably and let her decide.

Hope it goes well at the vets.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Yeah I'd make her as comfy as possible. A heat pad or hot water bottle near her and then you'll see if she puts herself on it?

Sorry to hear this lovely. I hope the vet can help tomorrow. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't have any advice, but I hope your vet appointment goes well. I'll be thinking good thoughts

-Courtney

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By *ath_Neil_bifunCouple
over a year ago

near cardiff

Anyway of building a nest up around her? She might not be sitting on your thing if it's in an awkward position that hurts her to get comfy on.

It's so horrible when they are hurting xXx

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

thankyou, ive warmed snuggly up and got her a blanket her appointment isnt till evening but will ring when they open.

its just she seems to be getting worse by the hour. shes acting weird keeps going into corners and sniffing

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

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By *eanutButterJellyTimeCouple
over a year ago

the middle of the world

It's awful when this happens. All you can do is make her as comfy as possible and stroke her if she'll tolerate it.

I'm not going anywhere for a bit if you need some hand holding

Lynn xx

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

"

All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck

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By *eanutButterJellyTimeCouple
over a year ago

the middle of the world


"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck "

I didn't know this. Good to know

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck "
we have two here and its just going to answer machine with surgery open hours no emergency number and I can't find any emergency y numbers anywhere

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.

I still miss him.

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By *eanontiWoman
over a year ago

Limerick

One of the hardest things I ever had to do in my life was let my 16 year old jack Russell go. Her legs finally went and she was in pain. Vet called to the house and I held her on her favourite chair as she slipped away. She didn't even fight the vet. Still brings tears to my eyes 20 odd years later. But it's a most precious memory.

Mind yourself it's like losing a part of you if it's her time xx

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.

I still miss him."
it I can't do anything until the morning this is the problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our cat did that when he lost his best friend(our collie went in the Dec then the cat in the feb) it's awful when it finally happens. My parents ended up just having the cat put down as he was so Ill keep the memories going xx

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck

I didn't know this. Good to know"

They are bound by oath, they must provide emergency cover.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck we have two here and its just going to answer machine with surgery open hours no emergency number and I can't find any emergency y numbers anywhere

"

Try an RSPCA or PDSA number to tell you who?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sending all my love to you, I had the same thing with my lovely doggie last year and it's heart breaking to watch, if you need a chat I'm here, much love xxx

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck we have two here and its just going to answer machine with surgery open hours no emergency number and I can't find any emergency y numbers anywhere

Try an RSPCA or PDSA number to tell you who?"
thanks,

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Yup I Googled it and it's in their code of conduct. Cats sometimes act strange for days when they know the time is approaching so I wouldn't worry about that per se, just if she seems in distress.

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

If she is still with you in the morning I would go to vets 15 mins before opening and sit in car park . Then knock and ring they should see you .sorry it's very sad when they I'll . X

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

I hope your kitty is ok. Will be thinking of you x

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Well she managed to get downstairs as I dosed off, just sitting there. Not long till the vets open.

Thanks everyone, you just feel so helpless especially at night.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck today xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well she managed to get downstairs as I dosed off, just sitting there. Not long till the vets open.

Thanks everyone, you just feel so helpless especially at night."

(((Huge hug))) for you both

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well she managed to get downstairs as I dosed off, just sitting there. Not long till the vets open.

Thanks everyone, you just feel so helpless especially at night."

Oh sweetie I wish I could help- its heartbreaking reading this. Ring them first thing and demand they come out- I know you don't drive.

I have had to have a cat put down before- I held her while she went, it was the last kind thing I could do for her, surround her with love xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hope it goes ok at the vet. It's horrible when cats are ill.

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By *LFB.Woman
over a year ago

Farnborough.

Good Luck for today i know what you are going through my 16 yr old cat is getting like that and i lost her sister this time last year (((( hugs)))) for you both

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton


"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet

All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck "

No they won't. When my cat was attacked by a dog the first vet I rang said £130 to take her there!!!! I rang PDSA and travelled 8 miles to take her at midnight. Her injuries were that bad I had to have her put to sleep at 9.40am.

I hope your ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sorry she's poorly. I hope today goes well. Big hugs xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.

I still miss him."

xxxx

Hugs K xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sorry to read this. Hope the vets can see you quickly this morning xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

sorry to hear this. Sending best wishes to you. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hope your ok xxx

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

She's being seen as soon as the get gets there at 9.30. Thankyou everyone

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Hope it all goes well x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"She's being seen as soon as the get gets there at 9.30. Thankyou everyone "

Phew.

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

Hope it goes ok X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thinking about you diamonds.

Lots of luv xxx

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

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By *airy_HettyWoman
over a year ago

Greater London

Hugs at this time. X

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

let us know what the vet says

hugs

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"She's being seen as soon as the get gets there at 9.30. Thankyou everyone "

Let us know how you get on lovely x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.

"

Oh lovely I'm sorry to hear this. It was clearly the right thing to do but it doesn't make it any easier. Hugs to you. x

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sorry to hear your news Karen. Losing a much loved mini family member is always so hard.

Hugs xxx

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By *eanut Butter CupWoman
over a year ago

B & M Bargains

Sorry to hear your news

I was lucky when my cat died that the vet was only just closing for the day when it happened so I got seen even though there was nothing they could do.

It's horrible losing a pet so big hugs for you xx

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Sorry to hear that hun, sounds like she had a good innings tho and was well cared for by you., huge hugs x

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By *ucky1Man
over a year ago

a straightjacket


"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.

"

That's a cracking age for a cat, we lost ours at 13. Your cat had a happy life and was well loved, so think of the happy memories and remember the cat isn't in pain now.....sending you hugs x

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire


"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.

"

so sorry to hear this .. you obviously loved her hugs

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Thankyou everyone I'm going for a little walk now

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

so sorry for your loss, I know how difficult it can be.

I have a Queen, who is nearly 18 and I worry about her all the time, as I know she won't be with me forever.

Sending hugs x

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

I always had loads of cats now down to one who will be 17 in march dread the day when she goes but shes had a whole lifetime of being loved as im sure tigerlily had

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Genuine sympathy to you - we always take on older rescue cats that no-one else wants, & of course they die sooner. It always makes us very upset but at least we feel that they have a happy last few months/years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to hear that, losing a much loved pet is a really difficult time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, so sorry for your loss. Much love to you.xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go safe over to the bridge Tigerlily.

Hugs to you.

We cannot armour plate our hearts.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.

"

Aww, well it sounds like your timing was spot on anyway. Take care, they do leave a huge void. x

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

That's sad , but at least you gave her a good last home

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

So sorry for you loss. If you need anything pm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Awww that's sad to hear

Been looking out for this thread to see how it went

Big hugs x

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
over a year ago

Stourbridge

So sorry to hear this. Lost our 22 year old cat this year. I was inconsolable. Held her as she went. I fact I'm tearing up as I type.

Wish you happy thoughts.

(Mark)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sorry diamonds, I hope you got some cuddles together last night/this morning. Best wishes xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. We become so attached to our pets that when we lose them it's truly devastating. I lost Spike, a ginger tom 5 years ago and I still miss him.

Thinking of you

Love Paul

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By *ancadamMan
over a year ago

Stockport

so sorry to hear your sad news.console yourself that it was a life well lived.....with love and care.x

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

I held my cats when they were put to sleep I know I stopped them being too scared and I know I did the right thing for them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You did the kindest thing x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Soo sorry to hear of the loss, but you did the right thing for her.

A cat that makes it to 15 is good.... at 18/20 she had a good life, and now she is playing with kittens just the other side of rainbow bridge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry for your loss.

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By *ezjez369Man
over a year ago

london

As with everyone else here I'm so sorry to hear your news but am proud of you for doing what all of us would have done, exactly what your cat did for you, gave you comfort when you were low,ill or down.

It's brought back memories of a couple of my cats that I've lost over the years from an 18 year old tom to an 8mnth old kitten. I have a tear in my eye but only cos I miss their character,and their ways.

Your cat is now up with mine and everyone else's, happily telling them how much it misses being with you ando watching over us all.

Keep your chin up

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By *LFB.Woman
over a year ago

Farnborough.

So sorry for you. Remember she was loved and you did what was right for her. It hurts like hell when they go to sleep forever x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sorry to hear about Tigerlily.

We have 2 cats and love them to bits.

Big hug from us both x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to hear this. It's awful losing our pets. Lots of love. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sorry to hear your sad news but you did the right thing. Sending hugs xx

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan
over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy


"I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.

I still miss him."

Yes. Please take heed of this advice.

Cats not only purr when content, but also purr when distressed, afraid, ill/sick and when they're in pain.

It might also try to hide away in a darkened corner, as its natural instinct will be to hide its weakness in case predators try to attack, when it's ill.

Please phone that vet, ASAP!

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan
over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy


"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.

"

Have only just read this..

I'm sorry for your loss x

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

Sad sad news, was in tears reading this.

Losing a treasured pet is always difficult, remember the happy times with her and how she was loved and cherished to the end.

She's free of her pain and arthritis, running over rainbow bridge.

x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh I'm so sorry. At least your cat had a lovely life with you and you both got to enjoy one another. I hope you feel better soon.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Awww god that's just plain awful& truly devastating. She had a wonderful life &all the better for being with you, take care hun, my thoughts are wiv you. Xx

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By *ouplefunukCouple
over a year ago

North Bristol

Hugs Diamond. I've lost 3 cats now and our eldest won't be long now. It's hard but a small price to pay for the joy they give whilst they're here.

Be kind to yourself x

*Her*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi diamonds, I'm so sorry to hear your loss. My boy Gucci also made that same journey 18 months ago due to saddle thrombosis. My thoughts are with you xxxxx

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

I have has quite a few cats throughout my life and still have an elderly one with me.

Sending hugs.

Xx

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By *iamondsmiles. OP   Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I just want to say thankyou to everyone and the lovely PMS, your a good bunch.

I'm feeling a bit more with it this morning and taking comfort that she did have a good last few years, as all cats she had her own personality and was a calming influence on the others.

IF i had another I wouldn't hesitate to get an older one again but won't even think about until after Christmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I just want to say thankyou to everyone and the lovely PMS, your a good bunch.

I'm feeling a bit more with it this morning and taking comfort that she did have a good last few years, as all cats she had her own personality and was a calming influence on the others.

IF i had another I wouldn't hesitate to get an older one again but won't even think about until after Christmas

"

Glad to see you this morning xx

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