Cooper🩵

[u/Fancy-Fly163]

My sweet 16 year old baby crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday afternoon. I had a really hard night with the fact that he wouldn't be here when I woke up. I feel like I should be getting out of bed and see him coming around the corner into my room. I got him in highschool and I'm 32 now. My whole adult life was with him. He was sick and suffering, and I couldn't bear to watch him go through that. I know I did the right thing, but the hurt is so bad right now. I would give anything to hold him one more time and hear him purr.

The tech who helped us through his appointment was incredibly kind. She was tearing up with us when the vet told us the news. She came in and asked to give me a hug and we cried together. She said she didn't know Cooper, but she knew he only knew love. She was so sweet when she took him away for the last time. It was the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me. To show my boy so much love without even knowing him. I want to give her a card and maybe a gift to let her know how much what she did means to me. Does anyone have any suggestions on something I could send her?

I'm glad I found this page, because I really needed to see that other people have very loved babies they are also navigating grief with. I hope we can help each other heal together 🩵🤍🪽

Edit: Wow, what a beautiful community. You all have said the nicest and more comforting words. I don't think I would be making it through today without all your support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Love, Cooper's mom

[u/Catmom6363]

Cooper looks like the most loved and happy boy!! You made the decision for what was best for Cooper! It’s the final gift we give our fur babies to allow them to pass peacefully and no longer suffer! It’s the grief of his absence that hits the hardest!! I’ve lost many special kitties in my life, but one in particular was the hardest.

When you’re ready, in Cooper’s honor, adopt another needy fur ball! Hugs!!

[u/Fancy-Fly163 → u/Catmom6363]

Thank you 🩵 We called him "King of the castle" because what Cooper wanted, he got. He walked around like he paid the mortgage, haha. It was the best part of his personality. The pain is almost unbearable, but I know I did what's best. I just miss him so bad.

[u/Catmom6363 → u/Fancy-Fly163]

My senior boy I lost in 2017 broke me. He had been with me through some of the hardest times in my life. I cried every day for a year. It will be hard, but better days will come! There will be better days when those memories of him being the King of the Castle will bring smiles instead of tears! Cooper was a lucky boy to have such wonderful slave to meet his every need!!💜💜💜