Not a Bunny, I hope its okay to post here

[Cocoa]

My 17 year old cat who has been dealing with kidney failure for at least 6 months passed away last night. Lucy was the best pet I have ever had. Yesterday she refused to eat and could barely walk. She spent most of yesterday with me, I didn’t want to leave her alone. She slept on my bed and when I had to get up, I put her in her basket and brought her with me because if I left her alone she would try to follow me and I didn’t want her to hurt herself trying to get up. Last night when I went to bed I set up a bed for her in my bathroom because my parents didn’t want her on the carpet. This morning when I woke up she was laying on my pile of dirty clothes not breathing. In a way I am happy she passed away during the night because I know how much she would have hated us having to bring her to the vet to be put down this morning. She showed up on our porch when she was 4 weeks old and although my brother is allergic and my dad hated her, she got to stay. She became my best friend. No matter what happened she was always there for me, in the same spot everyday when I got home from school. Most of my friends dont understand, but when I lost her I lost my best friend. Lucy always hated my dad and brothers, she tolerated my mom, but she actually liked me. She waited for me at the door when I got home from a trip.  She was the best cat ever. I just finished her collar and now im making me a matching bracelet. She will be cremated with hers. I dont think it has really set in yet that shes gone. It still feels like if I got up and walked to her bed right now she would be there and that I just had a nightmare. Its so weird seeing her stuff but not her.

[Gordo and Janice]

It sounds like you gave her a wonderful and long life. Thank you for that. Sorry for you loss Cocoa. She had to know how much you loved her.

{{{{{Lucy}}}}}

[Wick & Fable]

The rainbow bridge welcomes all loved animals, so I’m glad you felt comfortable to share Lucy’s story.

Your love for Lucy is amazing and she surely passed knowing that love.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Cocoa]

Thank you. It has been so weird because I keep thinking I need to go check on her or feed her then as I get up the reality suddenly hits me. I wish I had stayed up with her last night instead of going to bed, I wish I could’ve been there with her.

[Bam]

I’m so sorry, Cocoa. It’s horrible to lose a pet friend, it feels so very empty and unreal. I do agree it was a blessing of sorts that she passed in her own home, without the stress of a final vet visit. She must have loved you so.

****Lucy****

[lorree]

you gave her a great life, sorry for your loss

[Cocoa]

Thank you both. Its so weird because I keep walking around and thinking I see her but it is actually just a blanket or something. It still feels unreal

[PJ'n'Me]

I always said my bunny was my best friend, he really was for so many reasons and for many many years..  I know what you’re going through, even with the phantom feelings of expecting to still see them.   Sending some love and comfort your way. I’m glad your kitty had such a wonderful, loving mum all those years, I just wanted you let you know people are thinking about you, and I wish you the best. 

[Cocoa]

Thanks. Last night I heard her very unique dinner time meow. My dog knows my cats meow. If a cat meows on the tv, she doesnt react because she knows it isn’t her. I dont understand because my dog got up and went to sit in her cat watching spot. The same thing happened at the time I always refill her water bowl.

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