How did you get over you cats death?

Question

My cat of 15 years was put down today. He had a tumor in his liver. I am only 18 so he has grown up with me my whole life. It was very very tough for me and my parents. How did you get over it? I wish i could have him back

Answer 1

Death is a part of life.I have had pets that have passed. I have watched the passing of both of my own parents....
Sounds like your cat had a long and happy life. I can tell it was happy because you care so much..He was a lucky cat to have someone to love him there are many that have no one.
Always carry the memories ...
Its never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one.....Just stay busy and when you start to think of him don't think of the end think of all of the other times and the things he did just for you.

Answer 2

In time (I know, it doesn't feel like that now) he will be a pleasant memory and it won't hurt anymore (though it may take a long time). I couldn't look at any pictures for years of a special animal I lost. You can get another cat, but you can never replace the one you lost. Each animal will have it's own special place in your heart, you are not replacing one for another.
It's always hard to lose a pet that is a 'family member'. You have to say goodbye and go on. It's all you can do. He had a good long life and was loved, that's what is important to remember. You can also make a donation to an animal charity 'in memory of' to let everyone know how special he was to you.

Answer 3

I know how you feel. I'm 19 & my cat Wolfy died at 4:30am in 2004 on x-mas eve. He had liver failure & there was nothing we could do. He was only 2 years old before he died. I have 9 more cats in my house but I still can't get over him. Every pet has a different personality like humans do. There's always going to be 1 that's different then the other so it might be hard to find 1 like the cat you had but you can always find better. One of the kittens that were from Wolfy acted a bit like him but she disappeared. I still can't find a cat that can help me to gain the lost of Wolfy but as I said, there's a cat or any kind of pet out there waiting for you to hold them & love them as much as you loved the one that you lost. I hope all will be well & I wish you luck.

Answer 4

I'm so sorry about your loss.

It's not easy, but the pain will subside, over time. And, you'll always want him back - and that's okay.Heck, I still tear up over my very first dog, a German Shepherd, that I had to have put down back in 1968!

Cry and grieve as you need to do. After a while, dig out those pictures of your kitty that I'm sure you've accumulated over the years. Remember all the good times and the funny things. Know that you did your very best to give him a good life, and that you loved one another.

It does get easier. Really.

Answer 5

I've had cats almost 60 years and counseled probably hundreds on grief. Its almost like losing a family member, and as with grief for humans or dogs, the main cure is time.The only thing I have found to speed up this process is to bring home a kitten (litter trained is important so you don't resent it). If this is imagined as too painfull , then bring home 2....Who can watch two kittens play and not smile?Borrow or cat-sit them for a few days or weeks.Circle of life and all that...Reminds you that your missed friend would be unhappy that you were upset about him. Just make sure you don't give the next animal chlorine water--bad for liver & kidney.

Answer 6

I am very sorry to hear about you cat. In my 30 years I have lost five cats. One who adopted us when I was in 1st grade and we put down my senior year. If was very hard for me, it still is. I am getting a little teary eyed even remembering it. My sister brought home a book (I can't remember what it was called) with a story about how when cats die they go to a special place where they all play together waiting to meet their owners again. When ever I feel sad about the cat's I've lost I just think about that. I believe that when I die I will be united with all my old pets, and until I do, they are happy just waiting for me to come home.

Answer 7

My cat passed away a couple of weeks before christmas and i had him since i was a little girl (i am 18 also) the best advice i can give is to accept that he is gone but remember the happy times you had with him. in time you will feel better and who knows maybe a kitten who desperately needs a home will come your way. and i am in no way suggesting you replace your kitty, just consider all the other kitties that might be needlessly euthanised when they could be at home with a loving person like yourself.

Answer 8

You can rele just not get another pet and leave it at that but I suggest and this is in no way trying to be cruel but get another one. Most studdies say another cat mainly the kittens are very good to help a person get over the sadness or depression of losing their last pet. Think of it as a way of healing your heart.

Answer 9

omg, i can just imagine, i had a dog for 4 months and she got put done because of weak bones. i never really did get over it, i just tryed very hard not to think about it at first, but then started thinking: every time she jumps off the couch, shes gonna break her legs?" so then i thought shes in a better place without pain. just think your cats in heaven now playing with rools, and roles of raine and unlimited cat treats.

Answer 10

I so know how you feel. I had this orange tiger kitty when I was growing up named Arabella. I swear I had her for like 16 years... Unfortunately she died of cancer, and it really broke my heart. But what alleviated the pain was knowing that she was at peace, and no longer suffering. And with all the love I had for her I was happier knowing that she no longer suffered. My family and I buried her in our back yard in a nice shady spot, and even made a special marker for her...and we have pics of her in our family album, so we've always kept her in our hearts...Time is the greatest healer...but knowing simply that kitty is no longer suffering should help the heartache....best wishes to you and my condolensces for your loss.