Oh man. I'm a cat lover as well, particularly tabbies. About 8 months after we divorced (he got the cat in the divorce, which I was fine with), my niece had found out that our cat had passed. On Facebook, no less. He'd moved out of state 4 months after we got divorced and had asked if I would take her, but the new place where my sister and I were living didn't allow pets. So, he'd given her to a co-worker. We never really knew how old she was, but towards the end, she was losing weight and had become quite the picky eater (or not really eating much at all).
She was meowing a lot, and I wonder if it because she was in pain. We never took her to the vet unless something was really wrong because it was so expensive. He said every time we went for the one thing, they found something else. To this day, I'm still mad about that because I'm all about maintaining my own health, so why wouldn't we do that for our fur baby? We never had kids and I'm EXTREMELY happy we never did. I imagine she would've been healthier if we'd taken her to get checkups.
So, yes, enjoy this time and give him precious hugs. Sending healing thoughts into the universe you all.
Losing a pet is such an unexpectedly deep grief and it can feel very lonely. I am sorry you’re going through this. We lost our dog last month due to illness at the age of 9 too, and that’s just way too soon. I found a podcast episode on the science of grief by the Huberman Lab very supportive.
So appreciate your vulnerability here and you sharing what’s on your heart. Wishing you, your husband, and your sweet Simba all the love and warmth in the coming weeks.
Gab, thank you so much. I didn't know if it'd go over well, but I'm touched that it did and that you took the time to share those sweet words. I appreciate you. xx
Oof, anticipatory grief. I'm sorry to hear about your lovely family pet. I had a similar loss a couple of years ago and I found solace in the pet loss companion podcast and support group. I wrote my pet a letter and it was helpful to have a way to process and memorialize the loss. Thank you for sharing this in your newsletter. Sending you love and care!
Thank you so much, Kelsey — I looked into this podcast after seeing your comment and now it's in my queue! What a helpful resource. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss as well, but appreciate you taking the time to share what was comforting for you :'). xx
Oh, my heart hurts for you. Our beloved Malinois, Draaxx, received a lymphoma diagnosis on July 1st. We said goodbye on August 2nd, and our lives and hearts are irrevocably changed. Enjoy every last moment with Simba, and give him scritches for me. I'll be thinking of y'all.
Oh man. I'm a cat lover as well, particularly tabbies. About 8 months after we divorced (he got the cat in the divorce, which I was fine with), my niece had found out that our cat had passed. On Facebook, no less. He'd moved out of state 4 months after we got divorced and had asked if I would take her, but the new place where my sister and I were living didn't allow pets. So, he'd given her to a co-worker. We never really knew how old she was, but towards the end, she was losing weight and had become quite the picky eater (or not really eating much at all).
She was meowing a lot, and I wonder if it because she was in pain. We never took her to the vet unless something was really wrong because it was so expensive. He said every time we went for the one thing, they found something else. To this day, I'm still mad about that because I'm all about maintaining my own health, so why wouldn't we do that for our fur baby? We never had kids and I'm EXTREMELY happy we never did. I imagine she would've been healthier if we'd taken her to get checkups.
So, yes, enjoy this time and give him precious hugs. Sending healing thoughts into the universe you all.
Ororo, this is so hard, I am so sorry to hear. I'm sending so many hugs. xx <3
Losing a pet is such an unexpectedly deep grief and it can feel very lonely. I am sorry you’re going through this. We lost our dog last month due to illness at the age of 9 too, and that’s just way too soon. I found a podcast episode on the science of grief by the Huberman Lab very supportive.
Thank you so much, and I am so sorry to hear this, Olga. Sending hugs. I will try to listen to this episode! <3
So sorry to hear about your sweet boy 🤍 Sending love your way x
Thank you, Jenna <3 I appreciate you very much. xx
So very sorry to hear about your sweet Simba!!! 😥 Hugs to you! ❤️
Thank you, Megan! Accepting any all hugs I can get. 😭 xx
Thank you for sharing the realness in your life. Glad you can be home for your sweet Simba and nestle together as you prepare for his next journey. 🩶
Oh thank you, Rain, that's so comforting to hear — I appreciate you taking the time to read and to be here. xx
So appreciate your vulnerability here and you sharing what’s on your heart. Wishing you, your husband, and your sweet Simba all the love and warmth in the coming weeks.
Gab, thank you so much. I didn't know if it'd go over well, but I'm touched that it did and that you took the time to share those sweet words. I appreciate you. xx
Oof, anticipatory grief. I'm sorry to hear about your lovely family pet. I had a similar loss a couple of years ago and I found solace in the pet loss companion podcast and support group. I wrote my pet a letter and it was helpful to have a way to process and memorialize the loss. Thank you for sharing this in your newsletter. Sending you love and care!
Thank you so much, Kelsey — I looked into this podcast after seeing your comment and now it's in my queue! What a helpful resource. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss as well, but appreciate you taking the time to share what was comforting for you :'). xx
Oh, my heart hurts for you. Our beloved Malinois, Draaxx, received a lymphoma diagnosis on July 1st. We said goodbye on August 2nd, and our lives and hearts are irrevocably changed. Enjoy every last moment with Simba, and give him scritches for me. I'll be thinking of y'all.
I'm so so sorry to hear that, CW. Thank you so much for the kind words (and scritches!); it means a lot. <3
I’m so sorry about your cat. I wish you both peace and love for his final days ❤️
Thank you so much, Amy. <3 That is so kind of you. xx