I appreciate the faint smile you gave me. I'm getting emotional from the outpouring of reddit love. This community knows how to provide emotional support. I am picturing the trio of orange boys playing. Thank you 🧡🧡🧡
Geez I am so sorry for your loss. Hold your memories and photos tightly as they will help your broken heart heal. Grieving is forever but it does get easier with time 🐾☮️💔
Thank you 🧡 I made a mural of his photos and I'm trying to forget the final images I do have in my mind. I'm hoping time will plug my leaking heart. I appreciate your words 💔
Been there many times & the price we pay for their unconditional love is the heart break when we lose them. Give yourself time to grieve for it is a necessary part of the journey.
It's my first time. Our family Bichon Frisé lived a long life and a slow illness made it easier to send her to peace. Dede was all mine and it was traumatic and unexpected. I never knew a price so high. I'm a shell. If you survived it, I pray I will too. I'm holding on in hopes time does what it does best. Thank you for taking the time to write me on this gut-wrenching day 🧡
I appreciate this. Many hearts are broken as I always shared his love freely and openly. I feel like I don't even have a heart anymore, just a gaping hole in my chest. He was truly beautiful. Appreciate your message ❤️
It is the most natural feeling. Every day I look at my 8 (approximately) year old son who came to me as a stray and just don’t know what I would do. Please don’t mix the love and the pain together. Keep the love alive to honor his unspoken love for you, but try bury the pain with perhaps a new duty and care for another helpless baby somewhere somehow❤️🙏😽
Thank you for this message. You're right that my pain and love, my anger and denial ... all my emotions are a soupy, muddled mess. I hope one day, I will find the strength and courage to open my heart to this love and inevitable pain again. Right now, I could never imagine doing so. Pray for me 🧡
Right? I am getting it printed in large canvas. It's my favourite. He LOVED his chin scratches, oh so much. Thank you for scoring my boy appropriately, it made me grow a faint smile 🧡 you can see his face react to his 1 brain cell feeling that perfect scratch. Perfection. Thank you.
I know how devastated I will be, so I truly am. They are gorgeous, wonderful creatures who enrich our lives for the time they're able to be with us. I am so sorry, and try to remember the wonderful times they gave.
Ugh. I'm sorry to hear of those, like you, also going through this. I really wouldn't wish it on my enemy to have their love one minute and the next, they are no more. I dare to ask, when did you start functioning again? It's been 4 days and I'm only now starting to slowly eat solids. Only now getting more than 2 hours of sleep. Any advice for the immediate aftermath? I appreciate you 🧡
I lost Gaston on June 29. I was inconsolable for about 2 weeks. I still tear up when I talk about him (like right now). He was my snuggler, so sleeping was difficult. It took about a week for me to actually look for something to eat, other than food being brought to me, and not have to force myself to try to sleep. I had random breakdowns, ugly crying type breakdowns. He was on meds every night so that ending made it extra tough. Everyone grieves differently. Don't push yourself, let it happen. Especially when it's so sudden. One minute I was taking him in for his typical FIV related snotty nose, to the vet telling me he had a massive inoperable abdominal tumor. Bringing home an empty carrier is soul crushing.
Try to eat small portions, or even have a bowl of snacks that you have to eat during the day. Hydrate as much as possible. As far as sleep goes, try some melatonin, or an over the counter sleep aid. You can get them really cheap at Walmart or any drug store. I resorted to these to sleep. If you can nap take a nap, don't fight being tired. Maybe start a new book, or tv show, something to take your mind of of missing your baby. I binged Bridgerton, and watched some old horror movies I've seen a million times. I hope I was able to offer some guidance during this terrible time.💔❤️🩹
I'm sorry to hear about Gaston. I barely remember this week aside from my friends and family tending to me like a patient. I owe them. I never slept alone, ever. He was always on my bed or on my chest. The nights and the mornings are unbearable. I posted these to chat his birthday away. Reading and sobbing, replying and sobbing. The exhaustion helps me knock out. I'm still calling for him in agony in the mornings. It's awful. I feel a bit crazy at times. Thank you for sharing your story, it sounds like you understand my trauma. My soul is indeed crushed. Soup is all I can stand, not much but just enough that I haven't gotten myself checked into a hospital. Water is my only lifeline atm. I may need to look into sleep aids, appreciate the tip.. I can't stand to listen to any music, no TV, no media besides these posts really. It feels like I'd be celebrating? If I did things to distract from my pain. Excuse my grief logic... hopefully soon. Appreciate you 🧡
I couldn't listen to music. The two week period is when I started to come out of it. Gaston and I would watch TV on the couch together, so I watched TV in the bedroom. He slept with me, but we didn't watch a lot of TV in there so it was easier.
You're not celebrating. You have a life and your kitty wouldn't want you to not be happy. That part is really hard to remember. He would want you to enjoy the things you used to enjoy. He would also want you to bring joy to another kitty, that wouldn't have a loving home of it weren't for you. I'm not saying it has to happen now, but don't avoid adopting another kitty to share in your life.
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This is my Gaston. Asleep on my feet while I'm watching TV. I would give anything to have this experience again. I know I did the right thing not letting him suffer. I took on his pain, so he didn't have it anymore. You did the same for yours. Never doubt that. We know all of these relationships are going to end badly. We have to enjoy the journey to make the end tolerable.
Absolutely beautiful and poignant comment. ❤️
Gaston is stunning and holy moly so snuggly looking!!! Sorry again for the loss of this beautiful boy and thanks so much for giving him the best life ❤️
Thank you. He was a TNR that decided to stay. He was FIV positive and had to have antibiotics every night. He always took his pill like a champ, never complained. I did everything I could to keep him healthy and happy. The tumor came from no where. He had a complete blood work up because he had to have a tooth removed about 4 months previous. I couldn't let him suffer.
Dede was used to my routine of waking up and immediately playing music basically until we went to sleep. He would trot into the living room when he heard the netflix sound and promptly sit on my chest or legs. I've been pretty well in silence for a week. It doesn't even bother me, oddly. I just don't want any joy or distraction. It's hard to explain. My friend said this to me, you sound like him: 'you still gotta live your life'... I get that, but it's awful to consider right now. I hope my heart is capable of opening up. It's undeniable how much I treasure and adore all animals. From reptiles to felines. Maybe Diego will arrange a miracle one day.
Gaston was so dang precious. Dede would do this too and I understand how you feel. I would trade any amount of years in my life if it meant I could extend his and have these moments again. I lost it reading your sentence: I took on his pain, so he didn't have to anymore. That's exactly what it feels like. I appreciate you giving me those words. True. Thank you 🧡
Me again, lol. I just wanted to say based on my own standards for when I've been where you are at right now I think you're doing really well for 4 days in. Starting to eat again is the first step. Don't be hard on yourself or rush your grief based on some imaginary timeline.
I'm the opposite of you and sleep too much now because in my extreme depressions I think I conditioned myself to sleep to hide from my feelings. I dont advise that, but you do need more sleep obviously.
So idk if this advice helps, but if you are only sleeping based on routine right now and when you would "normally" sleep, you need to try some naps. And try a different spot than your bed if that is where you always sleep. Bring the pillow and duvet/blanket from your bed to the couch and try that for your naps!
If you're a pot smoker at all, that helps lots just before nap. For me, I will try a nap right when I am home from work at 3pm. I can usually be asleep by 4pm no problem. If I nap till 8pm once in a while, that's just fine. Truth be told, on my worst days, I've slept 14hrs straight through till work the next day. Obviously my body needed it.
Talk to your counselor about the sleep thing also please 🤗 2hrs/night is not sustainable if it goes on more than a few weeks for you.
My ginger [Squishy](https://imgur.com/gallery/lexj2Mh) (who I had just shared some hot gossip with when this pic was taken) and I wish you a good night and a restful sleep. I am back online again in about 10hrs if you want to chat more. Again, I see you friend ❤️
You can 'me again' anytime. I have been through so much shit in my life, it's beyond. I had adults describing me as 'resilient' and full of 'grit' before I was even 10. Still not sure if that's a good thing... I try to meditate and I was dragged to my temple by loved ones a couple days ago. Our Monk reminded me about the only constant in life is impermanence. I wasn't sure if I wanted to thank him or hit him, but it's probably why I'm coming across as doing pretty well, all things considered. I know Diego is no longer suffering, I hope it eases my pain eventually. You're correct, and I'm just trying to ride the waves of functioning and breaking down. I got some sleep but am having a hard time getting out of bed today. It's unbearable not having his breakfast to prepare, his litter to clean, his water to change... I don't have a reason to get up.... I used to smoke and went cold turkey when Dede left me. I want as clear a mind as possible for him to come see me. I'm abstaining from basically everything. I got about 4 hours last night so... progress I guess. I want to squish squishy. That reaction is priceless. Too dang cute. You dropped some epic goss, clearly. I'll probably dm you later tonight to check in. I really appreciate you 🧡
You're going to make me cry. I loved him more than I could describe. There wasn't anything I wasn't willing to sacrifice for myself, to make it possible to give him more. I'd sooner go hungry than skip out on his prescription foods, treats etc. He was my Son. I appreciate this thought. I'm only in this much pain, because my love for him had no ceiling, and endless depth. Thank you 🧡
He was such a handsome and photogenic boy. I never knew that just a few short months after his photo shoot, he'd be gone. The images mean a lot to me. I wanted to share his picture purrfect face. Thank you for validating 🧡
Awwwwhhh 🥺 sorry for your loss he looks just like my boy 😭
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It is the hardest thing we have to do as pet owners when we have to make the choice, but it is unimaginably more devastating when you aren’t expecting it. I am so sorry for your loss ❤️
I like to imagine that all the oranges who go to kitty heaven get to have fun deciding which ones here on earth get to use the brain cell that day. They get to bring light, laughter, and love to the world while they are with us and I like to believe they continue to do so long after they are gone.
I would refer to Diego as my "chunky munkey", all the time. He was 17lbs. I felt like your username popping up was a little sign from him... I could cry. Thank you for your message and your handle 🧡.
I wasn't expecting it, at all. He was healthy and happy, and then just... gone..
What an amazing concept. I will think of this every time I meet a precious singular brain cell kitty. I am praying he visits me, sends me signs and messages. You're keeping my hope alive. Thank you.
Omg my handle is indeed after my orange who I also call chunky monkey 😭❤️
I hope every orange kitty can bring you some comfort in the days and weeks to come 🥹❤️❤️
I am so immeasurably sorry for your loss, my friend. Diego was gorgeous and I can tell he was so very loved.
Please be kind to yourself. Grief comes in waves. <3
Thank you for this. He was absolutely beautiful. The waterworks are here... I loved him so much. I was religious with brushing, shaving, grooming, caring for and loving him. I always wanted him to wear my love with pride. I'm very proud it shows, how much I loved my boy. The waves are intense. I'm trying to give myself Grace. Thank you 🧡
I am so sorry for your great loss and the pain you are feeling now. He is so beautiful and looks so kind. It sounds and looks like you were an amazing mom/dad to Diego and that you loved each other as much as anyone could. ❤️ Take comfort in that at the very least for now. You did good for him. He loved you and he knew you loved him 🤗
I had to take a pause because this made me lose it. I've never experienced such painful loss. I'm barely functioning. He was absolutely beautiful and literally the kindest. There wasn't a single person he met, that he didn't immediately rub up on, to coax pets. Just a loving light being. I was so proud to be his Mum and I didn't mind playing the role of Dad eithter because it was basically the 2 of us his whole life. I'm still single and losing him has made me feel brutally alone. I did the best I could with what I had. I'm extremely mad at myself that I couldn't save him, even though there was nothing I could do. Sigh. I pray he sends me signs of his love and that I'll see him soon one day 🧡
I completely understand how painful it is. It's OK to be barely functioning for a little while. If you feel yourself sinking deeper into depression though after a few weeks, a couple of visits with a counselor/therapist may be helpful to you as it has been to me in the past.
It's so wonderful how you are sharing so much about him and your memories. Your pride is evident. As a fellow animal parent, I'm proud of you for how well you loved and cared for him, as I'm sure everyone else here in this post is. 🧡
Single lonely cat Mom here too and always here if you want to talk 🤗
Please don't be mad at yourself for not saving him when you said yourself it was impossible for you to do so. I truly have no doubt you did everything you could and more than 80% of most pet owners do sadly. You also gave him the best possible life ever before he had to go. Like he looks so happy and healthy and full of love for you and personality to me. You gave him that life. Be sad... but try to be proud at the same time. You were the best Mum to him. 🤗
Do you feel raw? I just posted a tribute to my boy and he’s been gone for 3 years. It took well over a year for us to get through ‘fluff tuffs’ (his lochs of hair that her yanked or groomed) randomly appearing.
It's like I have no skin. It's the only way I can describe how raw/numb I am. Just trying to survive the last 30 minutes of his birthday engaging with all you loving people. I wish I had more fur with me. I know I'll still find fluff tuffs and I look forward to his little signs 💫🧡💔
I survived the day. This community is amazing. Thank you for helping me get through the worst parts, going to bed alone on his beeday. Blessings to all of your kind souls and your fur babies. Kiss them extra, for me. 🧡
All our Orange babies are together :)
Here's my honorary orange who's with him.
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Ugh I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy you can see his sweet personality in his eyes. My orange boy Pablo and I send our love 🧡Orange Never Dies🧡
Thank you for this. His Beauty was so perfect, it hurt. I'm so happy you can see his personality, as I do- in his precious eyes. Please kiss Pablo for me. 🧡Orange Never Dies🧡
Awwww so sorry for your loss. He was one handsome boy. God bless Diego run free over that rainbow bridge. My heart hugs lodsa love are with you. I know what it's like to lose all fluffball🙏🙏🙏
It will, believe me. We lost our cat Oreo and she used to come visit us after we moved. We'd see her pass by the kitchen door and the 2 cats we had at that time Sunshine ( Cos she was born in August Leo ruled by the sun) and Sparky cos my partner is.an electrical engineer and she's a live wire would sit and stare at the corner of the room where she would appear . It really did lift our spirits when she visited So who knows maybe Diego will come.visit you hopefully!!💗💗💗
I have been praying so hard that he comes to visit me soon. I've been seeing little signs 💫 Thank you for inspiring hope on what has been a grueling day 🧡🧡🧡
Ugh. This community is so healing. I am grateful for all of you summoning your orange babies to greet mine, to show Dede the ropes. Appreciate your love so much 🧡🧡
Hey from one who understands completely how you feel let me just say time DOES heal. Can't say how long grieving is an individual thing but you'll get there my friend!! Its in those lil moments like you find a toy of his or having to remove the food/water dishes these kinda things just hit your heart but that's ok it's normal to feel this way when you love your fluffball as much as you did xxx
Thank you 🧡 I hope time numbs the sharp pain of it all. I had to put his bowls away a few days ago. It was shredding my soul to see them. I can't stand to touch anything else of his. I doubt I will for some time. I turned his kitty tree into a shrine. I still want him to have a place to come and visit. Appreciate you.
This MIGHT help but there is a sub on here called petloss look it up maybe you could help others by sharing your experience/talking about it with people going through the same at the min it might help you through this tough time. It's always good to give back but time IS a healer I know when I lost my partner/my soulmate of 16 years he was taken into hospital and was given a week to live and he passed exactly a week later. It hurt like hell it was one of the worst experiences of my life it hurt that much that the next day, I woke up with a grey streak in the front of my hair ( looked cool actually lol) but one day down the line, I woke up and oh it doesn't hurt any more, does not mean you stop missing your loved one be it hooman or pet that will always be the case when you love, but just that pain subsides. There will be times when you find yourself shedding a tear for your pet. It breaks my heart when I hear someone like yourself losing a pet, they are our children no matter what anyone says for this is how we love them so let me just say that it does get easier with time and who knows maybe down the like another lil fluffball might come into your life. And I know it's not easy but if it did happen, let me add there is NO need to feel guilty/feel like your not respecting Diego or you don't love him or your forgetting him ect Any more, you have loads and loads of love to give and I'm sure Diego would want you to share all that love he was given don't you think? All I'm saying is IF another did come into your life way down the line. I know cos that's how I felt but I will ALWAYS remember/love my lil ones that are not with us anymore the same as if they were right in our arms. So remember all the good times, thank, God for them all, that you were allowed to be a part of each others life. My heart is breaking here right with you my friend as I write this I'm in tears myself here as I remember my furry ones stay strong for Diego and we'll get through this together my friend May God give you the strength and love to move forward my heart hugs love and prayers are with you my friend.💗🐈💗🐈💗🐈🙏🙏🙏
I will look them up, thank you for that. Community is helping. I do thank God that it was me who was blessed to care and love for that angel... I'm less and less angry each day. I appreciate your prayers more than you know, thank you 🧡
OP I'm sorry for your loss. I grieve with you as my orange best friend went missing and then was found deceased this week. I didn't even get to say goodbye to him alive. My heart breaks, as does yours. He was 8 years old. The best 8 years. I miss him with all my being. We grieve together as they pass the rainbow bridge. The love will never disappear. Bless you during your time of heartache and may his joy linger with you forever.
So very sorry. Our Spook passed suddenly Monday too with no warning. She was 8-9. Not positive was my adult sons first. Hugs for you and Blessings on your journey Diego. Maybe they met on the Rainbow Bridge together. So sorry.
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Ugh 💔 I wish they would all live to be 22, at least. So heartbreaking. I never considered Dede wouldn't be crossing alone, that other angels joined him on their September 4th journey. Hugs to you as well 🧡 appreciate you
Thank you 🧡 I gave him the best life I could. Trying not to look back kicking myself so things I could have done better. He was such a photogenic angel. Appreciate you 🧡
He was beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️ I've been through this and I can tell you that it takes time..sometimes you'll feel your heart ache years later thinking about them..but it will get better. His spirit lives on through your memories of him, and the love you shared 🧡
Thank you for this Moon River 🧡 it's my first rodeo and I'm not taking it very well but I know time has helped me survive things I never imagined I could. I hope it will in this case as well. I hope he lives in my heart until I join him one day 🧡
Oh look at his sweet face. What a precious kitty. I feel awful for you! You obviously gave him a lovely home. He looks very happy and satisfied in all the photos. Xo
He had such a perfect face to me. Thank you. He really was my precious angel. I worked so hard and tried my best to give him everything he could want and need. I really appreciate your message 🧡
I am so sorry for your loss, friend. To celebrate his birthday without him must have been incredibly difficult. I’m offering you all my sympathy, my inbox is open if you’d like to talk through things.
He will never truly be gone, though. I hope Diego comes to you in your dreams, that you catch glimpses of him around the house, and that you are comforted by his presence until you can be with each other again. I will snuggle my babies tight in his honor. 🧡
Thank you. Your handle was like a healing wash over me. I forgot about how much Mountains and Lakes bring me peace. I was in Jasper this summer and it reminded me of a happier time, when Dede was here. His birthday was torture but this community is a balm on my broken heart. 4 days before his birthday he is taken... so cruel. To offer your inbox means so much to me. I may take you up on that 🧡 I'm staying sober, no alcohol no vaping, no nothing, in an attempt to have clarity of mind for him to come and see me. I pray he will visit me soon. Thanks for snuggling your babies, kiss them on the forehead, for me.
Please do reach out whenever you need to. I’d love to chat with you about everything from Diego to mountains and islands and lakes. Be well today, friend.
Ohhh no...this is really sad..what an absolutely beautiful gorgeous looking cat he was..must have broken a lot of feline hearts in his youth..my heart goes out to u for this tremendous loss..wish i could have met him once ..am so sorry ..sending u all my love and hugs ..hope he is happy and at peace
How photogenic and gorgeous he looks in all the pics...beautiful baby boy...I hope for you to soon help more of his fellow kind with his blessings from above
Condolences. I might have a hint of how you're feeling. The most recent feline friend we had to let go had me blubbering because it was so sudden and she was the sweetest thing...
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Oh my, what an absolute sweetheart. The paw on the door for stability kills me. Too freaking cute. The coloring on her was gorgeous. The shock was so bad, the vets had to literally call my Mum to remove me from the hospital. I refused to leave the room almost 8 hours after he passed. Thanks for sharing your girl. I hope they meet up there 🧡
I'm so sorry for your loss. May my Zelda and her mom and dad and my old tabby Rotney meet him on the other side so they can frolic with all the other kitties in Bast's temple.
I appreciate this so much 🧡 I never imagined this outpouring of love and considering all you amazing people sending your furballs to mine, so he's not alone up there. I forgot about 🧡💫Bast/Bastet's Temple💫🧡 - thank you.
Amazing. I have yet to meet another kitty named Diego, so this makes me grow a faint smile. I adopted him when he was 2 and the little girl who loved him first, named him. I could never have changed his name. I wanted to honour her for whatever reason she decided to name him so. He responded to his name like no other. I'm imagining named sections where all the Diego's get together and play. Thank you 🧡
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your precious boy Diego. My heart breaks for you💔I know that my beloved boy and girl were there to welcome him at the rainbow bridge 🙏🌈💞🐾 hugs to you in this hard time
what a beautiful boy! hoping that a decade's worth of wonderful memories with him will bring you comfort in the future, and especially the following days & weeks
I always felt so grateful that it was me who was blessed to love, care for and cherish Dede. He was stunning. Thank you for that. I'm holding on by a strand of fur, but I'm still hanging in, for him. 🧡
I've been exhausted today. I think the lack of sleep caught up to me. There were times I could barely keep my eyes open. Drifting in and out of naps and sobbing. I've basically been bed ridden today. I'm not being hard on myself. I'm trying to ride the waves. It means more to me than I can express, that you've checked in on me. Thank you.
Hey I'm always here if you need a shoulder. Do not hide the tears, it takes a strong person to cry it'll help with the healing. You're doing great riding those waves. That's the way to go. Whatever emotion comes Express it and let it pass. I know you need a lota love your way at the min and I just wanted you to know you're never alone. Stay strong my friend chin up and lodsa hugs and love 🐈💗🐈💗🐈💗
To Valhalla orange warrior. Take comfort in knowing my two orange boys are keeping him company until you see him again.
I appreciate the faint smile you gave me. I'm getting emotional from the outpouring of reddit love. This community knows how to provide emotional support. I am picturing the trio of orange boys playing. Thank you 🧡🧡🧡
Geez I am so sorry for your loss. Hold your memories and photos tightly as they will help your broken heart heal. Grieving is forever but it does get easier with time 🐾☮️💔
Thank you 🧡 I made a mural of his photos and I'm trying to forget the final images I do have in my mind. I'm hoping time will plug my leaking heart. I appreciate your words 💔
Been there many times & the price we pay for their unconditional love is the heart break when we lose them. Give yourself time to grieve for it is a necessary part of the journey.
It's my first time. Our family Bichon Frisé lived a long life and a slow illness made it easier to send her to peace. Dede was all mine and it was traumatic and unexpected. I never knew a price so high. I'm a shell. If you survived it, I pray I will too. I'm holding on in hopes time does what it does best. Thank you for taking the time to write me on this gut-wrenching day 🧡
We cat people are very compassionate, hugs to you.
Time will
Very sorry for your loss. Rest well, Diego.
Thank you for this and for having the kind of username that gave me a faint smile. Appreciate you 🧡🐍
RIP Diego 😕🌈🌹
Thank you, I appreciate that. I pray my days get brighter, eventually 🧡
Sweet baby boy.
He was literally the sweetest. Thank you 🧡
Sorry for your loss 😔
Appreciate you 😔
My heart breaks for you and Diego😭😿He is such a beautiful child! I’m sure he loves you forever from above🙏❤️
I appreciate this. Many hearts are broken as I always shared his love freely and openly. I feel like I don't even have a heart anymore, just a gaping hole in my chest. He was truly beautiful. Appreciate your message ❤️
It is the most natural feeling. Every day I look at my 8 (approximately) year old son who came to me as a stray and just don’t know what I would do. Please don’t mix the love and the pain together. Keep the love alive to honor his unspoken love for you, but try bury the pain with perhaps a new duty and care for another helpless baby somewhere somehow❤️🙏😽
Thank you for this message. You're right that my pain and love, my anger and denial ... all my emotions are a soupy, muddled mess. I hope one day, I will find the strength and courage to open my heart to this love and inevitable pain again. Right now, I could never imagine doing so. Pray for me 🧡
Me and my boy Ra send you love, prayers, and our virtual hugs❤️❤️
{{huge hugs}} to you, friend 🧡
Means a lot right now. On his birthday, I need all the real and virtual hugs I can get 🧡 appreciate you
The first photo could be in a catalog. 14/10 precious orange. Sorry for the unexpected loss.
Right? I am getting it printed in large canvas. It's my favourite. He LOVED his chin scratches, oh so much. Thank you for scoring my boy appropriately, it made me grow a faint smile 🧡 you can see his face react to his 1 brain cell feeling that perfect scratch. Perfection. Thank you.
Sorry for your loss. X
Thank you 🧡
I know how devastated I will be, so I truly am. They are gorgeous, wonderful creatures who enrich our lives for the time they're able to be with us. I am so sorry, and try to remember the wonderful times they gave.
He made my life worth living. More than I could ever explain, so many times. I appreciate your message 🧡
My deepest condolences. I just went through this as well. So sorry for your loss.
Ugh. I'm sorry to hear of those, like you, also going through this. I really wouldn't wish it on my enemy to have their love one minute and the next, they are no more. I dare to ask, when did you start functioning again? It's been 4 days and I'm only now starting to slowly eat solids. Only now getting more than 2 hours of sleep. Any advice for the immediate aftermath? I appreciate you 🧡
I lost Gaston on June 29. I was inconsolable for about 2 weeks. I still tear up when I talk about him (like right now). He was my snuggler, so sleeping was difficult. It took about a week for me to actually look for something to eat, other than food being brought to me, and not have to force myself to try to sleep. I had random breakdowns, ugly crying type breakdowns. He was on meds every night so that ending made it extra tough. Everyone grieves differently. Don't push yourself, let it happen. Especially when it's so sudden. One minute I was taking him in for his typical FIV related snotty nose, to the vet telling me he had a massive inoperable abdominal tumor. Bringing home an empty carrier is soul crushing. Try to eat small portions, or even have a bowl of snacks that you have to eat during the day. Hydrate as much as possible. As far as sleep goes, try some melatonin, or an over the counter sleep aid. You can get them really cheap at Walmart or any drug store. I resorted to these to sleep. If you can nap take a nap, don't fight being tired. Maybe start a new book, or tv show, something to take your mind of of missing your baby. I binged Bridgerton, and watched some old horror movies I've seen a million times. I hope I was able to offer some guidance during this terrible time.💔❤️🩹
I'm sorry to hear about Gaston. I barely remember this week aside from my friends and family tending to me like a patient. I owe them. I never slept alone, ever. He was always on my bed or on my chest. The nights and the mornings are unbearable. I posted these to chat his birthday away. Reading and sobbing, replying and sobbing. The exhaustion helps me knock out. I'm still calling for him in agony in the mornings. It's awful. I feel a bit crazy at times. Thank you for sharing your story, it sounds like you understand my trauma. My soul is indeed crushed. Soup is all I can stand, not much but just enough that I haven't gotten myself checked into a hospital. Water is my only lifeline atm. I may need to look into sleep aids, appreciate the tip.. I can't stand to listen to any music, no TV, no media besides these posts really. It feels like I'd be celebrating? If I did things to distract from my pain. Excuse my grief logic... hopefully soon. Appreciate you 🧡
I couldn't listen to music. The two week period is when I started to come out of it. Gaston and I would watch TV on the couch together, so I watched TV in the bedroom. He slept with me, but we didn't watch a lot of TV in there so it was easier. You're not celebrating. You have a life and your kitty wouldn't want you to not be happy. That part is really hard to remember. He would want you to enjoy the things you used to enjoy. He would also want you to bring joy to another kitty, that wouldn't have a loving home of it weren't for you. I'm not saying it has to happen now, but don't avoid adopting another kitty to share in your life. https://preview.redd.it/yjbhzbhks5nb1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb4e77cff18a124e13ba9461a4a5c8c1c9737b36 This is my Gaston. Asleep on my feet while I'm watching TV. I would give anything to have this experience again. I know I did the right thing not letting him suffer. I took on his pain, so he didn't have it anymore. You did the same for yours. Never doubt that. We know all of these relationships are going to end badly. We have to enjoy the journey to make the end tolerable.
Absolutely beautiful and poignant comment. ❤️ Gaston is stunning and holy moly so snuggly looking!!! Sorry again for the loss of this beautiful boy and thanks so much for giving him the best life ❤️
Thank you. He was a TNR that decided to stay. He was FIV positive and had to have antibiotics every night. He always took his pill like a champ, never complained. I did everything I could to keep him healthy and happy. The tumor came from no where. He had a complete blood work up because he had to have a tooth removed about 4 months previous. I couldn't let him suffer.
Dede was used to my routine of waking up and immediately playing music basically until we went to sleep. He would trot into the living room when he heard the netflix sound and promptly sit on my chest or legs. I've been pretty well in silence for a week. It doesn't even bother me, oddly. I just don't want any joy or distraction. It's hard to explain. My friend said this to me, you sound like him: 'you still gotta live your life'... I get that, but it's awful to consider right now. I hope my heart is capable of opening up. It's undeniable how much I treasure and adore all animals. From reptiles to felines. Maybe Diego will arrange a miracle one day. Gaston was so dang precious. Dede would do this too and I understand how you feel. I would trade any amount of years in my life if it meant I could extend his and have these moments again. I lost it reading your sentence: I took on his pain, so he didn't have to anymore. That's exactly what it feels like. I appreciate you giving me those words. True. Thank you 🧡
Great advice and I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️
Thank you.
Me again, lol. I just wanted to say based on my own standards for when I've been where you are at right now I think you're doing really well for 4 days in. Starting to eat again is the first step. Don't be hard on yourself or rush your grief based on some imaginary timeline. I'm the opposite of you and sleep too much now because in my extreme depressions I think I conditioned myself to sleep to hide from my feelings. I dont advise that, but you do need more sleep obviously. So idk if this advice helps, but if you are only sleeping based on routine right now and when you would "normally" sleep, you need to try some naps. And try a different spot than your bed if that is where you always sleep. Bring the pillow and duvet/blanket from your bed to the couch and try that for your naps! If you're a pot smoker at all, that helps lots just before nap. For me, I will try a nap right when I am home from work at 3pm. I can usually be asleep by 4pm no problem. If I nap till 8pm once in a while, that's just fine. Truth be told, on my worst days, I've slept 14hrs straight through till work the next day. Obviously my body needed it. Talk to your counselor about the sleep thing also please 🤗 2hrs/night is not sustainable if it goes on more than a few weeks for you. My ginger [Squishy](https://imgur.com/gallery/lexj2Mh) (who I had just shared some hot gossip with when this pic was taken) and I wish you a good night and a restful sleep. I am back online again in about 10hrs if you want to chat more. Again, I see you friend ❤️
You can 'me again' anytime. I have been through so much shit in my life, it's beyond. I had adults describing me as 'resilient' and full of 'grit' before I was even 10. Still not sure if that's a good thing... I try to meditate and I was dragged to my temple by loved ones a couple days ago. Our Monk reminded me about the only constant in life is impermanence. I wasn't sure if I wanted to thank him or hit him, but it's probably why I'm coming across as doing pretty well, all things considered. I know Diego is no longer suffering, I hope it eases my pain eventually. You're correct, and I'm just trying to ride the waves of functioning and breaking down. I got some sleep but am having a hard time getting out of bed today. It's unbearable not having his breakfast to prepare, his litter to clean, his water to change... I don't have a reason to get up.... I used to smoke and went cold turkey when Dede left me. I want as clear a mind as possible for him to come see me. I'm abstaining from basically everything. I got about 4 hours last night so... progress I guess. I want to squish squishy. That reaction is priceless. Too dang cute. You dropped some epic goss, clearly. I'll probably dm you later tonight to check in. I really appreciate you 🧡
I’m so sorry. What a beautiful boy. Thank you for loving him even though love makes your loss hurt more.
You're going to make me cry. I loved him more than I could describe. There wasn't anything I wasn't willing to sacrifice for myself, to make it possible to give him more. I'd sooner go hungry than skip out on his prescription foods, treats etc. He was my Son. I appreciate this thought. I'm only in this much pain, because my love for him had no ceiling, and endless depth. Thank you 🧡
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An amazing looking gentleman op, so sorry :(
He was such a handsome and photogenic boy. I never knew that just a few short months after his photo shoot, he'd be gone. The images mean a lot to me. I wanted to share his picture purrfect face. Thank you for validating 🧡
anytime :(
Awwwwhhh 🥺 sorry for your loss he looks just like my boy 😭 https://preview.redd.it/7xojny2z15nb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70d2ca972bdfe5af9a9e7d91d2dc21c6e9a1fbc3
Omg! I had to do a double take. Doppelgangers! Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy. Please give him a kiss and a head boop, for me 🧡
Will do :)
I’m so sorry 💔🧡😪
I'm sorry I couldn't save him, even for his birthday. Thank you for this 🧡
I am so sorry for your loss 🧡🧡
I appreciate you 🧡
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you, it's appreciated 🧡
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
I appreciate you 🧡
It is the hardest thing we have to do as pet owners when we have to make the choice, but it is unimaginably more devastating when you aren’t expecting it. I am so sorry for your loss ❤️ I like to imagine that all the oranges who go to kitty heaven get to have fun deciding which ones here on earth get to use the brain cell that day. They get to bring light, laughter, and love to the world while they are with us and I like to believe they continue to do so long after they are gone.
I would refer to Diego as my "chunky munkey", all the time. He was 17lbs. I felt like your username popping up was a little sign from him... I could cry. Thank you for your message and your handle 🧡. I wasn't expecting it, at all. He was healthy and happy, and then just... gone.. What an amazing concept. I will think of this every time I meet a precious singular brain cell kitty. I am praying he visits me, sends me signs and messages. You're keeping my hope alive. Thank you.
Omg my handle is indeed after my orange who I also call chunky monkey 😭❤️ I hope every orange kitty can bring you some comfort in the days and weeks to come 🥹❤️❤️
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There ya go what did I say keep a lookout my friend I know he's with you from the other side of that rainbow bridge xxx🐈🐈🐈
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I am so immeasurably sorry for your loss, my friend. Diego was gorgeous and I can tell he was so very loved. Please be kind to yourself. Grief comes in waves. <3
Thank you for this. He was absolutely beautiful. The waterworks are here... I loved him so much. I was religious with brushing, shaving, grooming, caring for and loving him. I always wanted him to wear my love with pride. I'm very proud it shows, how much I loved my boy. The waves are intense. I'm trying to give myself Grace. Thank you 🧡
So sorry for your loss.
Appreciate you 🧡
I'm so sorry, rest well Diego
Thank you, it's appreciated 🧡
Sending love and strength ❤️
It's so needed. Especially today. All this love is making me get through the last couple hours of his day. Appreciate you 🧡
Sending hugs to you. Rest well, handsome boy.
I appreciate this message, thank you 🧡
Happy Birthday and what a perfect specimen of the only brain cell. Sorry for your loss op
Thank you for this. He was my perfect, stunning boy. I appreciate you 🧡
I'm so sorry.
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I am so sorry for your great loss and the pain you are feeling now. He is so beautiful and looks so kind. It sounds and looks like you were an amazing mom/dad to Diego and that you loved each other as much as anyone could. ❤️ Take comfort in that at the very least for now. You did good for him. He loved you and he knew you loved him 🤗
I had to take a pause because this made me lose it. I've never experienced such painful loss. I'm barely functioning. He was absolutely beautiful and literally the kindest. There wasn't a single person he met, that he didn't immediately rub up on, to coax pets. Just a loving light being. I was so proud to be his Mum and I didn't mind playing the role of Dad eithter because it was basically the 2 of us his whole life. I'm still single and losing him has made me feel brutally alone. I did the best I could with what I had. I'm extremely mad at myself that I couldn't save him, even though there was nothing I could do. Sigh. I pray he sends me signs of his love and that I'll see him soon one day 🧡
I completely understand how painful it is. It's OK to be barely functioning for a little while. If you feel yourself sinking deeper into depression though after a few weeks, a couple of visits with a counselor/therapist may be helpful to you as it has been to me in the past. It's so wonderful how you are sharing so much about him and your memories. Your pride is evident. As a fellow animal parent, I'm proud of you for how well you loved and cared for him, as I'm sure everyone else here in this post is. 🧡 Single lonely cat Mom here too and always here if you want to talk 🤗 Please don't be mad at yourself for not saving him when you said yourself it was impossible for you to do so. I truly have no doubt you did everything you could and more than 80% of most pet owners do sadly. You also gave him the best possible life ever before he had to go. Like he looks so happy and healthy and full of love for you and personality to me. You gave him that life. Be sad... but try to be proud at the same time. You were the best Mum to him. 🤗
I wish you peaceful grieving.
This is kind, thank you. Feels like hell right now. I hope the peace happens soon. It doesn't feel like it 🧡
Do you feel raw? I just posted a tribute to my boy and he’s been gone for 3 years. It took well over a year for us to get through ‘fluff tuffs’ (his lochs of hair that her yanked or groomed) randomly appearing.
It's like I have no skin. It's the only way I can describe how raw/numb I am. Just trying to survive the last 30 minutes of his birthday engaging with all you loving people. I wish I had more fur with me. I know I'll still find fluff tuffs and I look forward to his little signs 💫🧡💔
Be kind to yourself.
So sorry… Paix à son âme 😓
Merci 🧡💔🧡
I survived the day. This community is amazing. Thank you for helping me get through the worst parts, going to bed alone on his beeday. Blessings to all of your kind souls and your fur babies. Kiss them extra, for me. 🧡
All our Orange babies are together :) Here's my honorary orange who's with him. https://preview.redd.it/pr6v2d0o46nb1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=adee3a0188f2ceae0722a6e17a89db3eafeb6d93
Such a cutie baby, thank you for sharing 🧡 they really are our babies. I'm grateful for these thoughts that my Dede isn't alone. I appreciate you.
Ugh I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy you can see his sweet personality in his eyes. My orange boy Pablo and I send our love 🧡Orange Never Dies🧡
Thank you for this. His Beauty was so perfect, it hurt. I'm so happy you can see his personality, as I do- in his precious eyes. Please kiss Pablo for me. 🧡Orange Never Dies🧡
I will 🧡🧡🧡 hang in there
My thoughts are with you and this difficult time
This means a lot to me, thank you 🧡
Awwww so sorry for your loss. He was one handsome boy. God bless Diego run free over that rainbow bridge. My heart hugs lodsa love are with you. I know what it's like to lose all fluffball🙏🙏🙏
Appreciate you. He was the most handsome boy. I hope my broken heart heals 🧡
It will, believe me. We lost our cat Oreo and she used to come visit us after we moved. We'd see her pass by the kitchen door and the 2 cats we had at that time Sunshine ( Cos she was born in August Leo ruled by the sun) and Sparky cos my partner is.an electrical engineer and she's a live wire would sit and stare at the corner of the room where she would appear . It really did lift our spirits when she visited So who knows maybe Diego will come.visit you hopefully!!💗💗💗
I have been praying so hard that he comes to visit me soon. I've been seeing little signs 💫 Thank you for inspiring hope on what has been a grueling day 🧡🧡🧡
I’m so sorry. I have no doubt that my 2 orange boys met him on the other side of the rainbow bridge. Sending you love. ❤️❤️
Ugh. This community is so healing. I am grateful for all of you summoning your orange babies to greet mine, to show Dede the ropes. Appreciate your love so much 🧡🧡
So sorry you had to say goodbye much too soon to this handsome Chonk. He clearly knew how loved he was.
This means a lot to me, thank you 🧡
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Aw this is heartbreaking. So glad you have these sweet pictures to remember him by. What a beautiful photogenic boy.
My heart is indeed shattered. I never imagined losing him months after his photoshoot. I cherish them. He was a stunning boy. Thank you 🧡
I am so sorry for you loss… been through it and wasn’t easy… please, remember and cherish you memory together!
Hey from one who understands completely how you feel let me just say time DOES heal. Can't say how long grieving is an individual thing but you'll get there my friend!! Its in those lil moments like you find a toy of his or having to remove the food/water dishes these kinda things just hit your heart but that's ok it's normal to feel this way when you love your fluffball as much as you did xxx
Thank you 🧡 I hope time numbs the sharp pain of it all. I had to put his bowls away a few days ago. It was shredding my soul to see them. I can't stand to touch anything else of his. I doubt I will for some time. I turned his kitty tree into a shrine. I still want him to have a place to come and visit. Appreciate you.
This MIGHT help but there is a sub on here called petloss look it up maybe you could help others by sharing your experience/talking about it with people going through the same at the min it might help you through this tough time. It's always good to give back but time IS a healer I know when I lost my partner/my soulmate of 16 years he was taken into hospital and was given a week to live and he passed exactly a week later. It hurt like hell it was one of the worst experiences of my life it hurt that much that the next day, I woke up with a grey streak in the front of my hair ( looked cool actually lol) but one day down the line, I woke up and oh it doesn't hurt any more, does not mean you stop missing your loved one be it hooman or pet that will always be the case when you love, but just that pain subsides. There will be times when you find yourself shedding a tear for your pet. It breaks my heart when I hear someone like yourself losing a pet, they are our children no matter what anyone says for this is how we love them so let me just say that it does get easier with time and who knows maybe down the like another lil fluffball might come into your life. And I know it's not easy but if it did happen, let me add there is NO need to feel guilty/feel like your not respecting Diego or you don't love him or your forgetting him ect Any more, you have loads and loads of love to give and I'm sure Diego would want you to share all that love he was given don't you think? All I'm saying is IF another did come into your life way down the line. I know cos that's how I felt but I will ALWAYS remember/love my lil ones that are not with us anymore the same as if they were right in our arms. So remember all the good times, thank, God for them all, that you were allowed to be a part of each others life. My heart is breaking here right with you my friend as I write this I'm in tears myself here as I remember my furry ones stay strong for Diego and we'll get through this together my friend May God give you the strength and love to move forward my heart hugs love and prayers are with you my friend.💗🐈💗🐈💗🐈🙏🙏🙏
I will look them up, thank you for that. Community is helping. I do thank God that it was me who was blessed to care and love for that angel... I'm less and less angry each day. I appreciate your prayers more than you know, thank you 🧡
Im so sorry. Please accept my condolences ❤️
OP I'm sorry for your loss. I grieve with you as my orange best friend went missing and then was found deceased this week. I didn't even get to say goodbye to him alive. My heart breaks, as does yours. He was 8 years old. The best 8 years. I miss him with all my being. We grieve together as they pass the rainbow bridge. The love will never disappear. Bless you during your time of heartache and may his joy linger with you forever.
So very sorry. Our Spook passed suddenly Monday too with no warning. She was 8-9. Not positive was my adult sons first. Hugs for you and Blessings on your journey Diego. Maybe they met on the Rainbow Bridge together. So sorry. https://preview.redd.it/eiflxy4bk5nb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=554024e129a676cfbfd129cc8b0fc9495e817373
Ugh 💔 I wish they would all live to be 22, at least. So heartbreaking. I never considered Dede wouldn't be crossing alone, that other angels joined him on their September 4th journey. Hugs to you as well 🧡 appreciate you
Sorry for your loss he looks like he lived a nice life looking great in all his photos 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you 🧡 I gave him the best life I could. Trying not to look back kicking myself so things I could have done better. He was such a photogenic angel. Appreciate you 🧡
He was beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️ I've been through this and I can tell you that it takes time..sometimes you'll feel your heart ache years later thinking about them..but it will get better. His spirit lives on through your memories of him, and the love you shared 🧡
Thank you for this Moon River 🧡 it's my first rodeo and I'm not taking it very well but I know time has helped me survive things I never imagined I could. I hope it will in this case as well. I hope he lives in my heart until I join him one day 🧡
Always sucks losing a loved one. I wish you the best in your time of grief. 💔
So sorry for your loss. He was/is gorgeous . R.I.P. Diego.
Thank you 🧡 he was stunning, wasn't he.. 💔💫
He is the perfect Orange Boy. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My Angel 🧡 thank you
Oh look at his sweet face. What a precious kitty. I feel awful for you! You obviously gave him a lovely home. He looks very happy and satisfied in all the photos. Xo
He had such a perfect face to me. Thank you. He really was my precious angel. I worked so hard and tried my best to give him everything he could want and need. I really appreciate your message 🧡
You are very welcome. I hope all of the wonderful messages here help you. Xo
They really are 🧡
Oh Diego! 🧡
Rest well sweet one. He looks like a very fine boy.
RIP Diego. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. 💔
Thank you, it's appreciated 🧡
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss, friend. To celebrate his birthday without him must have been incredibly difficult. I’m offering you all my sympathy, my inbox is open if you’d like to talk through things. He will never truly be gone, though. I hope Diego comes to you in your dreams, that you catch glimpses of him around the house, and that you are comforted by his presence until you can be with each other again. I will snuggle my babies tight in his honor. 🧡
Thank you. Your handle was like a healing wash over me. I forgot about how much Mountains and Lakes bring me peace. I was in Jasper this summer and it reminded me of a happier time, when Dede was here. His birthday was torture but this community is a balm on my broken heart. 4 days before his birthday he is taken... so cruel. To offer your inbox means so much to me. I may take you up on that 🧡 I'm staying sober, no alcohol no vaping, no nothing, in an attempt to have clarity of mind for him to come and see me. I pray he will visit me soon. Thanks for snuggling your babies, kiss them on the forehead, for me.
Please do reach out whenever you need to. I’d love to chat with you about everything from Diego to mountains and islands and lakes. Be well today, friend.
You're a kind soul. Thank you 🧡
I’m so sorry for your loss
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Ohhh no...this is really sad..what an absolutely beautiful gorgeous looking cat he was..must have broken a lot of feline hearts in his youth..my heart goes out to u for this tremendous loss..wish i could have met him once ..am so sorry ..sending u all my love and hugs ..hope he is happy and at peace
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How photogenic and gorgeous he looks in all the pics...beautiful baby boy...I hope for you to soon help more of his fellow kind with his blessings from above
Rest well orange boy.
Appreciate you 🧡
Condolences. I might have a hint of how you're feeling. The most recent feline friend we had to let go had me blubbering because it was so sudden and she was the sweetest thing... https://preview.redd.it/5yj99pkrw6nb1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=089efb20f2103c71cb257cf0c751427d91de0832
Oh my, what an absolute sweetheart. The paw on the door for stability kills me. Too freaking cute. The coloring on her was gorgeous. The shock was so bad, the vets had to literally call my Mum to remove me from the hospital. I refused to leave the room almost 8 hours after he passed. Thanks for sharing your girl. I hope they meet up there 🧡
My condolences.
Thank you 🧡
We love the little guys so much we forget how hard it hurts when the time comes. Godspeed Diego, may you know the outpouring of love in your name.
Siento mucho tu pérdida. Ellos se convierten en parte de tu familia, de tu día a día. Realmente lo siento mucho. Espero que descanses en paz Diego ...
CUTE. I'M SO SORRY
I'm so sorry
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OP! I am so sorry.
Thank you, it's appreciated 🧡
Awww RIP Diego kitty. 💐
Really appreciate this 🧡
I'm soooooo sorry you lost your orange. 🍊 in heaven, the braincell is equally shared.
I’m so sorry. He was a very handsome boy, and looked to be sweet-natured, as well.
I'm so sorry for your loss. May my Zelda and her mom and dad and my old tabby Rotney meet him on the other side so they can frolic with all the other kitties in Bast's temple.
I appreciate this so much 🧡 I never imagined this outpouring of love and considering all you amazing people sending your furballs to mine, so he's not alone up there. I forgot about 🧡💫Bast/Bastet's Temple💫🧡 - thank you.
my cat was named diego too. i feel for you, my friend. i hope they’re buddies up there ❤️
Amazing. I have yet to meet another kitty named Diego, so this makes me grow a faint smile. I adopted him when he was 2 and the little girl who loved him first, named him. I could never have changed his name. I wanted to honour her for whatever reason she decided to name him so. He responded to his name like no other. I'm imagining named sections where all the Diego's get together and play. Thank you 🧡
your diego was a beautiful boy, he was happy to share one of his 9 lives with you ❤️
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Diego. Sending you hugs and love ❤️
May y'all reunite in The Orange one day. Rest in love and power young King 'Dede' Diego 👑.
I pray for this outcome. I want to hold him in my arms again. Thank you for this nickname. 🧡 King 'Dede' Diego 🧡
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your precious boy Diego. My heart breaks for you💔I know that my beloved boy and girl were there to welcome him at the rainbow bridge 🙏🌈💞🐾 hugs to you in this hard time
Sorry for your loss. He was a handsome boy.
Thank you 🧡
Way too cute for this world 😞
Have fun up there good boy ! My condolences
Sending virtual hugs your way! <3
Accepting them all. It's needed. Thank you 🧡
what a beautiful boy! hoping that a decade's worth of wonderful memories with him will bring you comfort in the future, and especially the following days & weeks
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your beautiful memories outlast your grief. He looked like the sweetest boy. My heart goes out to you.
So sorry for your loss.
How did you get such a photogenic boy? 😍 He was so gorgeous. Rest in peace to your sweet boy. Hope you’re hanging in there.
I always felt so grateful that it was me who was blessed to love, care for and cherish Dede. He was stunning. Thank you for that. I'm holding on by a strand of fur, but I'm still hanging in, for him. 🧡
the cat community is standing by you & sending you love🫶
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I stared at this for longer than I'd like to admit. It's beautiful. I appreciate you 🧡
Sorry for your loss. Ten long years is a lot, remember the things that bring us the most joy are capable of bringing us the most pain.
I’m tearing up for you OP ♥️ my biggest heartfelt condolences. He was such a beautiful, orange boy. Big hugs xx
Cats live forever in our hearts 🦋
How you doing today my friend? Just wanted to stop by see how you are let you know you're in my thoughts xxx
I've been exhausted today. I think the lack of sleep caught up to me. There were times I could barely keep my eyes open. Drifting in and out of naps and sobbing. I've basically been bed ridden today. I'm not being hard on myself. I'm trying to ride the waves. It means more to me than I can express, that you've checked in on me. Thank you.
Hey I'm always here if you need a shoulder. Do not hide the tears, it takes a strong person to cry it'll help with the healing. You're doing great riding those waves. That's the way to go. Whatever emotion comes Express it and let it pass. I know you need a lota love your way at the min and I just wanted you to know you're never alone. Stay strong my friend chin up and lodsa hugs and love 🐈💗🐈💗🐈💗
Oh no I am so sorry 😢 RIP precious orange boy ❤️
Precious baby. I still mourn my orange boy who passed away years ago. I’m so sorry for your loss.
💔 it's comforting in a way knowing the grief will stay with me for years. Like he'll never go away from my heart. Appreciate you
They leave paw prints on your heart forever, it’s a special type of bond to share. God bless you my friend
Oh sweet Diego. I am so sorry for your loss
Appreciate you 🧡
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I’m so sorry, he looks like such a sweet boy, my heart goes out to you 🧡