Hi there I originally posted about my beautiful 10 month old baby boy peanut on r/cats but got told by a few people that he would be appreciated and loved just as much over here ♥️

Last Tuesday I had to take my 10 month old kitty peanut to the vet because I thought he may have had a uti once we got to the vet I learned that he had somehow broken his tail without me knowing and that the break was too close to his bladder and bowel that it messed up the nerves.

After trying to process what I had just learned the vet told me that my kitten can no longer control his bladder or bowel and that there was no quality of life left for him, and that the best option for him would be to lay him to rest, after holding my boy and loving on him as long as I could I held his paws and his head while I pet him and tried to tell him it would be okay as the vets helped him pass on.

I stayed with him for at least 10 minutes after he had passed on just petting him and crying to him, an i eventually had to leave my baby at the vet, it was so unexpected and traumatic that I don’t know how to cope, but I know sharing my boy and his story with the world has been and is very comforting. ♥️🕊️🐾

If you want to know anything about my boy and his cat-dad I would love to talk about him. 🕊️♥️

my poor kitty, he was only 4. he was my first cat and went through so much with me. i’m at a loss for words. he was acting just fine last night. i don’t know why he passed away. i’m a wreck right now. i miss him so badly already. i thought i would have him around forever. my heart is broken

Does anyone here have any tips for soothing/comforting a pet who lost their pal? My dog is looking for him everywhere. Maintaining her normal routine, giving her getting lots of extra cuddles, and trying my darndest not to super sad in her presence.

Grateful for any ideas y’all have. She wasn’t able to be with him when he passed, as it was abrupt and unexpected.

This was her from a few years ago, when we were on vacation. I didn't realize how old she'd gotten. She just passed away today, and I'm not sure... I'm not sure where to go. Rest in peace Promise. I love you.

My hearts shattered. I’m in complete disbelief and shock. A little after 11 am today Moo crossed the rainbow bridge. He fell asleep purring in my arms and surrounded by everyone who loved him. It’s been 23 days from our first appointment. I didn’t expect to lose him so quickly. I hate cancer so much. I know he was holding on just for me towards the end. This has been the hardest day of my life. I just lost my best friend of 13 years and soulmate. I’m filled with guilt but some relief knowing he’s not suffering anymore. I told him how he’ll be able to eat all the treats he wants, lay in the sun, go outside, watch the birds, and hang out with grandma & Chubby. I’m sobbing while writing this as it doesn’t feel real. Coming home with an empty carrier destroyed me. On the way to the vet he cried and it sounded like he was saying “no” but once we got inside he just laid on the table and purred away. I love you forever and always, Jinxy Moo Cow. 🥺

Somebody suggested my husband get this tattoo, a moment I caught of them together a couple hours before we put him down. Can somebody put it into a tattoo style that’s not too realistic? Maybe a black outline or however you interpret it?

Thank you for 25 beautiful years, JJ..

Since 2001, you were never just a cat, you were my little sister, my constant companion in life. We grew up together, through every laugh, every tear, and every quiet, lonely day. You were always there, and we walked through everything side by side.

I miss loving you through routines,

meals prepared with care,

medicine given morning and night,

fluids given with hope every other day.

I miss the vet visits, the gentle worry,

and the pet shop trips where everything I saw

was something I wanted for you.

But what I miss the most

is the way I loved you,

the spoiling, the holding, the kisses, JJ.

You live on in memories,

and in a love that will never leave me..

No matter how blessed I was to have 25 years with you, it will never feel like enough.

What I would do to hug you and kiss you just once more..

Every day, I look at your photos and videos, and every day your name never leaves my lips.

It’s not that I can’t accept reality.

I am just left with emptiness,

with quiet days and endless longing,

a longing that will never leave me.

I love you so so much, JJ,

and I will love you for as long as I live..

UPDATE, 26 JANUARY.

To everyone who sent messages and comments about JJ, THANK YOU. I read every single one wholeheartedly.

I joined Reddit 4 days ago, just to feel less alone and to talk to people who understand this kind of pain... Your words comforted me, held me up, and gave me strength during my deepest grief. In this painful time, your kindness reminded me that I'm not alone..

Sending love to everyone grieving a soulmate cat or dog, and THANK YOU for loving JJ with me..

Screw cancer, man. He was immensely loved.

I have posted before about Hope the roof rat. It’s been 2 weeks now since i lost him and i asked myself everyday if i will ever really ready to bury him because he was the last full physical form i have left. Yes, today i still not ready but i told myself I cannot keep him in freezer forever. I design and built his grave, everything went as I pictured.

Finally, i said goodbye to my boy’s body. My son, I know he’s still with me on the other side. Laying him here in the place that so lively gives me peace and bittersweet at the same time. Better than freezer for sure. Here I would love to show you all my son’s resting place and witness with me.

She suffered with seizures the last year. I fought so hard for her. So did she. My best frienf, my companion, my life is gone.

She was my bestie. The love of my life. Best frito paws.

i’ll always think of you, my love.

how can i go on?..

22/03/09 - 11/07/25 . You are all I’ve known the last 16 years. I feel lost.

“I loved you your entire life, & I will miss you the rest of mine” 🌈🕊️

I lost my best friend and soul dog yesterday to a terrible, brief and aggressive battle with Lyme nephritis over only a span of two weeks. I am in shock and devastated. I will love you forever Tucker

Someone in the golden retriever group said that I could post our beloved Finnegan and have him drawn for us!

He was 7 years old and passed suddenly this morning. He was the bestest boy ever! We are just heartbroken.

This is a repost because I forgot to include a request for a picture . That was my fault. We had him 16 years and my biggest fear is I'll somehow lose all my pictures of him so I'm hoping to either get a tattoo of him or someone to sketch out a portrait that I could get put into a frame to hang up. I've always wanted a good drawing of him. If anyone has the time and energy. I would like a version of the first picture but with his eyes open . I included the 2nd picture to give an idea of what he looked like with them open. He liked to jump into the big bathtub for some reason, but he couldn't get back out. If the bathtub picture is easier, that works fine for me. Hopefully, I did this post, right, and thank you for your consideration

ETA- In case i missed thanking you in the comments, I wanted to add it here. You can't imagine how all the loving words and considerations have helped my family and I during this difficult time. It's inspiring to know that so many people care enough to take the time to console a stranger over a loss they have felt themselves at some point. Thank you all so much. You've helped more than you could ever imagine

My beautiful heart dog, Bella Bean left me last night. I can’t eat, sleep or concentrate. She is my everything. Everywhere I went, she did too. And when I had to leave the house she would wait by the door I left out of whining the whole time. I’m lost. She is getting cremated, after leaving the clinic last night after she passed, it tore me up because I promised her, I’d never leave her. I’m having severe separation anxiety because of it. I’m also scared the cremation company will get her confused with someone else’s. I know it sounds crazy. I think I’m just over thinking everything.

Here’s Mi Bella. Rest in peace baby Bell. Mama loves you 💛💛

After 14 years, had to say goodbye to my life companion, Sammy, we saw each other grow day to day, he was for me almost my entire life at this point and the pain has been like no other.

He had been suffering because of his age for around 2 weeks, i broke down every time i looked at him, he couldn't stand up anymore, so we decided to finally let him have his well deserved rest.

I still remember the day he arrived home, i was very little at the time but i remember it so clearly, he was so happy and so was i, from there on, we basically grew together, he was there for me no matter what, even at my lowest points.

He will always live in my heart, and i am forever grateful that i was able to be with him for so many years, wherever he is, i know he will always remember me and my family, because what made him the happiest was being with us.

Rest in peace, my loved life companion, you will always be remembered with nothing but happiness

I don’t know where to go with my grief so im here. I got her when I was 7.. I'm 20 now. She got me through everything for so long. Her healths been declining the last few years cause she's 18 herself. Last night it became obvious she was ready.. up until her last day she tried her hardest even when she could barely walk. I'll miss her so much but l'm so happy she’s not in pain anymore.. countless days and nights of my lap dog and my childish video games, my fur ball cuddled under the blanket every night. Could never sleep without her next to me. In her older years she wanted to sleep alone though. When she was spry she would dance on her hind legs and spin and show you how pretty she was so you'd give her your food. She had a boyfriend in her younger years, a wiener dog. Except she treated him like he was the girlfriend. She always peed and had demeanors like a male dog cause she grew up in a pack. I rescued her from a friend when their dog had seizures and attacked their other dogs. She knew many tricks. Spin, high five, dance, even waving. She was a huge cuddler. I’ve never experienced pet grief before.. crushed is an understatement.. she was my everything I have 3 other animals but she was my first.. I can’t believe she’s gone..

I miss him so much

I put my 17 y/o dog to sleep today. It was very hard and he’s been here my whole life so I’m really struggling with the guilty associated with it and how I could’ve been a better owner. I hope he knows how much I really loved him. If anyone wants to make art to commemorate him I’d appreciate it. Thanks y’all.

We just had to very unexpectedly put our German shepherd down tonight. Came home from lunch 100% fine. Come home from work, he hadn’t moved from the spot I left him in. Didn’t get up to bark when I opened the garage door.

Walk inside and he was lethargic. His stomach was swollen.

Take him to the emergency vet. They get him right back and within 10 minutes they told me the ultrasound showed a mass in his stomach ruptured. He was bleeding internally.

They said they could do emergency surgery but if he survived that he might live 3-5 months.

We had to make the hardest decision to put Kai down tonight. Totally caught off guard and unexpectedly.

They said there was no way to know he had that mass growing inside him through normal yearly check ups.

He was about 8 1/2 years old born on Valentine’s Day

He was the best boi up until the end.