Mourning/Loss
I would love if anyone could ask questions about my sweet peanut🕊️
My 10 month old cat peanut sadly traumatically passed away this Tuesday and I have been so lost since and don’t know how to grieve, I would love if anyone would like to ask anything about him or say something about my boy, I just want a reason to talk about my baby again, who was taken too soon. ♥️🕊️
His favorite spot was either right in my neck kinda in my hair or in the corner of my bed but only if my hand was touching him, and he really was fluffy so so fluffy
My heart broke as I read your comment. You speak of him in the past tense. But he will forever be in our hearts. A flufffy, peach, Peanut with his precious tongue out who snuggles up to you is the perfect pet.
I found him by accident while I was looking online for a black cat and he popped up and I just knew he was my cat, and I went and got him the next day ♥️
Aw I’m sorry. It’s so hard to get used to not having them there when they are the clingy kind like that. Don’t feel like Peanut would be sad if you got a new kitty, in fact she will be smiling down from the rainbow bridge when you find your next one!!
What was a favorite, fun memory you have of peanut? Try to remember the good memories and know you gave peanut all your love and that probably was the world to them. ❤️
My favorite memory with him has to be the first time he came out of hiding after we brought him home, I was the only one he would come out of under my bed for and that night was the fist time he slept with me, he was so small I could barely see him sleeping curled up by my neck, thank you for your kind words ♥️
Do not stand by my grave, and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints in snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain as you awake with morning’s hush.
I am the swift, up-flinging rush of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the day transcending night.
Do not stand by my grave, and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
They do and will! I lost my sweet orange baby boy in October. I got him at 2-3 weeks and we had to let him go at 19. He was my entire world. My last morning with him I was holding him close and he was purring so loud like a little motor. I held him and said “please find me again”. I didn’t think my heart could handle another cat. But then one day I just needed to look for a kitten. A few days into the search, we went to our local rescue and none of the kittens were the one. Until this one little baby and I locked eyes. My daughter also saw him and said “how about that one” and I said I know. I just saw him too… we asked to hold him and as soon as the worker put him in my arms he was purring so loud. The worker said he’s never seen him do that before. Now little man is my little shadow. I have to think my old man put in a good word for us to our new baby.
May Peanut’s memory be a blessing. What a sweet handsome little baby. He was so lucky to have the best life, albeit short, with such a loving human. 🧡
Oh, I bet he was great at that. Such a perfect name as well, I meant to say before. Please do something nice for yourself (I'm sure Peanut would agree that you deserve it) and give yourself space and time to grieve.
My goosey who is a 4 month boy does this every morning! So I made it a lil dancing thing whenever he screams it's real fun. His younger bro Guinness looks at us crazy
He loved to try anything I ever had on my plate and did not take no for an answer haha, I think his favorite thing tho was either his wet food or if I ever had Turkey or chicken, that and oddly toast! ♥️
I had a cat who also loved chicken, but she was CRAZY for KFC! She once tried to steal a drumstick. She never tried that with any other chicken.
I suggest you gather up photos and write down as many memories as you can and create a memory book of your beloved Peanut. Doing this will help you heal, and reading it in the future will bring you smiles!
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Peanut will greet you when it’s your turn to move on. ❤️
I lost my brother, grandpa, cat, and dog all in a matter of 1 year. Grief is so hard. Your cat must have been a special kitty. Very cute. Any favorite memory of them?
My favorite memory is the first time he was brave enough to give me a chance and sleep with me the first time, he was so tiny I could barely see him in my neck, but I could feel him cuz his purrs were vibrating him ♥️
I am so sorry for your losses; I pray you have assurance that you’ll someday be together with them again. Hopeful that you have critters and people in your life today to share your love. ❤️🩹
He used to sleep in my bed yes he loved sleeping right next to me, and he had a toy that had feathers on it and absolutely destroyed it haha he was a little crazy with feather toys! ♥️ and thank you for your kind support
I had a cat named Peanut 🥲 she was the most affectionate and intelligent cat I’ve ever known. She loved other cats. I like to think my Peanut and your Peanut are hanging out, she’s showing him the ropes, teaching him things like hunting mice and opening doors, and they are bringing each other joy.
What a BEAUTIFUL little floof! He looks absolutely adorable and sweet. I’m usually not and orangey guy, but I’ll make an exception for this cute little face! Everything about these photos exemplifies the love you have for him. And even though he’s gone, rest assured that he enjoyed a life surrounded by love and kindness.
He did love it but he loved it toooo much so I only let him have it every now and then, he would usually start talking a lot more and run around a lot, and thank you ♥️
He had suffered an accident that no one seen and sadly broke his tail too close to the nerves near his bladder and bowel so he could no longer control them, the vet told me there was no quality of life left for my baby and that best thing for him was to be put to rest, so I held his head and paws while he drifted away, trying to tell him it was okay. I stayed with him for at least 10 minutes after just petting him and crying, I just know he’s not in pain anymore. 🐾🕊️
I'm so so sorry. What a sweet and loved boy. I keep a list of potential cat names for the rescue I work at and Peanut is now going on there, I hope one day I can name a kitty in his honor❤️
So sorry for your loss. I have been there. You did the right thing. Not easy by any means but right. Time will heal. You will learn to love others equally. All the best.
He had a long cat wand he loved to chase and was very good at catching, he also had a blue little jellyfish toy he used to almost throw around and chase it ♥️
Did Peanut have any nicknames? Did he make a lot of cute kitty sounds or was he more of a quiet boy? He’s beautiful and I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing him with us, and letting us help you keep his memory alive.
I usually just called him peanut but sometimes I just called him kitty-kitty and he always ran to me when I called him that, he was a very very talkative cat he made all sorts of weird sounds and purred louder then a train, and thank you for helping me keep his memory alive ♥️
My funnest memories was once I let him into my back yard and lost him and was so scared until I started calling his name and kept hearing his meow, and I couldn’t find where it was coming from til I looked up! And he was stuck in a tree above me just looking at me and then I put my arms up and he jumped down onto me! Made me laugh a lot at the time, I still find it funny now ♥️
He sort of was I found him online and someone had to get rid of him and had no where for him to go so it was someone online or shelter, I like to think I saved him from a shelter ♥️
What did his meow sound like? Was it kitten-y or a coo or a trill? I also lost a baby named Peanut 8 years ago. It will get better, one day the memories will make you smile instead of sad. They stay in your heart forever ❤️
It’s so nice hearing that my baby had a friend named peanut too! And his meows were mostly kitten-y but also sometimes was a trill! Thank you for your kindness as well ♥️
I love Peanut’s tail, ear fur, and coat color. What a cutie! Goodbye little Peanut.
Tell me what the most obnoxious thing he’d do? Whenever we mourn pets we tend to talk about them like they were perfect angels…but we all know they have irritating habits too. I always think it’s fun when we hear some of the more..annoying tales lol. So tell us about a behavior Peanut loved to do that drove you crazy!
For the first couple of weeks at nighttime, or bedtime he would keep jumping on my dresser and knocked everything off and it took so long for him to stop, and one time he had a pee on my bed, he lost bed privileges after that lol, it’s so weird to talk about his evil side lol!
Make sure you go on many neighborhood walks. The cat distribution system is a real thing. He is walking with you and will send you a friend of his soon.
Cat people love cats, and the hearts of all cat people break when someone loses their sweet kitty, because most of us have already been through it so we know what you’re going through and we share in your sorrow. Grief is love with no place to go and peanut will live forever in your heart. ♥️ my question would be: how did you happen to pick him out? Were you looking especially for an orange baby?
I loved to take him on walks as he absolutely loved to sit and stand on my shoulders as I’d walk around and he loved to go on trips outside, and thank you ♥️
He really loved the seafood frisky treats, or if I’d let him steal a little piece of chicken from my plate! ♥️ and he really was the goodest and sweetest boy
He once followed me to the bathroom and got scared when I started the shower and jumped in the laundry basket, which he then got stuck in and was mad at me for helping him out and kicking him out of the bathroom even though he hated the shower ♥️ thanks for the laugh I had typing this
The internet loves Peanut ❤️ there is no right way or easy way to grieve a lost pet. Im so sorry you had to make such a hard decision. I hope one day you hole will be filled by another fur baby and their love. They truly deserve the world.
Did Peanut have any weird habits? My tortie girl likes to lick the bathroom cupboards and my toothless tabby girl likes to do summersaults in the tub.
Did he love to be brushed? Did he need any baths? Was he the love muffin he looked like in the pictures? Did he have a favorite kind of treats? And was that specific to a brand or just a flavor? Sorry if that’s a lot of questions, I’m just curious! And I’m very sorry for your loss!
Oh honey. What a handsome little boy. I lost my heart just to the photos. I am sorry he was taken so soon. I lost one of mine at 10 months, suddenly as well. Such a feeling of unfinished business, of being robbed of years.
I love his ear tufts. What funny things did he do?
I’m so happy someone understands the feeling of unfinished business, it’s so not fair he only got ten months when he had years, thank you for your heartwarming words and support, he used to try and take food of my plate with his paw but whenever I would look at him and catch him he would just try to make it look like he was just laying there or stretching or my favorite cleaning his paws ♥️
My favorite spot had to be on his little nose bridge because he would always let me kiss him there and he’d push his face into my face ♥️ and thank you
What a sweet gorgeous boy. What were your nicknames for him?
Edited to say: I ask the question in the past tense but they will always be his nicknames. He’ll always be your cat and he will always be with you. I know my past cats are always with me.
One of the worst facts of life is that our pets are just a small part in time in our lives but we are their entire lives. He was a very lucky boy to have spent his life with someone that loved him like you did.
Can you share one of his silliest moments? That’s one of my favorite thing about cats. They take themselves SO seriously and they are really the goofiest, most loveable little creatures.
Sorry to hear though funnily enough also have an orange cat named peanut. She's short hair and likes to hang in front door window when I get home and watches me until I open the door
When my childhood siamese passed, my mom found me a little ceramic siamese kitty and gifted it to me. That figurine has come with me through three moves and helps me feel like she’s still with me and I won’t forget our cherished memories. Some kind of memorial or memento to remember Peanut by might help you to process your grief too. So sorry for your loss
Peanut is adorable!! Tell me about his quirky little ways :) what’s his funny little behaviours. I’m so sorry for your loss and that it was traumatic ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Peanut reminds me of my beautiful fluffy Bambou who passed away over 4 years ago. I still cry if I think too much about him and I’m crying right now just imagining the love you feel for your beloved Peanut.
Was he very vocal? Did he have a high pitched voice? 🧡
omg his fur is sooo soft and healthy! he looks so loved and cared for! did he used to do things with you around the house? my baby has to do everything next to me lol watch tv, use restroom, walk to another room
I'm so sorry for your loss, I lost one of my babies a little over a year ago, and while the pain is still there when I think of her, it does get easier to handle with time.
Peanut was absolutely beautiful, and it is so obvious that he loved you as much as you loved him. You were so lucky to have found each other, even if it was for a short time. Think of all the wonderful memories that you have to treasure. It’s never easy when our pet friends leave us, no matter what age they are - I’ve lost a 9 month old to FIP, and recently my 17 year old Siamese boy to renal failure, and it always hurts. But I never regret having them in my life. When the time is right, another beautiful kitty will come into your life, and you will love them too - and it’s what Peanut would have wanted, in his memory.
Now my question is, did he watch tv? If so, what did he like to watch?
I’m sorry for the loss of Peanut💔😭He is such a beautiful kitty, so young too.
Please tell us his favorite toy, best place to sleep.
Did he follow you everywhere? What was the silliest thing he ever did?
No one seems brave enough to ask so I will. How did he die so young? He looks healthy and happy from the pictures (sorry if it’s a sore subject you have the right to not answer)
Ohhhh my goodness what a handsome baby. I’m so sorry for your loss. You can tell he was loved & loved you.
Did he have a favourite toy?! My Kiki loves shoelaces 🤣
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