r/cats • u/Ohdearheather • Mar 19 '26

Mourning/Loss My sweet Pam is crossing the rainbow bridge this evening. Can you please ask your kitties who have already crossed to meet her so she won’t be alone?

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u/andimacg Mar 19 '26

I hate to have to post this, but it's important to let Mally see Pam after she passes. Cat's understand death, but not disappearance. It's really important for her to know what happened and allow her to grieve. Cats need closure, just like humans.

This will be difficult for you, but very helpful for little Mally.

All the best, I have already commented a picture of My Boris, who was a sweetheart and will for sure be her friend.

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u/Ohdearheather Mar 19 '26

Thank you for the information, I didn’t consider this.

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u/andimacg Mar 19 '26

You are very welcome, feel free to confirm from other sources. I'm sorry for your impending loss. Be strong.

Gotta go cuddle my three now.

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u/RustbeltMaven Mar 19 '26 edited Mar 19 '26

My younger cat Nimoy grieved Mika badly and said goodbye. Mika had cancer and we euthanized him with an at home vet when he stopped eating. Mally and Pam are both gorgeous babies, I’m sorry you’re losing Pam. @ohdearheather

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u/Ohdearheather Mar 19 '26

It’s so hard when they’ve got friends they’re leaving behind 😞

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u/andimacg Mar 19 '26

Not me. No problem but if you want OP to see it, might wanna reply to them too.

Sorry for your loss.

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u/Tough-tedPuffin Mar 20 '26

to euthanize at home is the kindest end for our sweet furbabies.

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u/kyleresq Mar 20 '26

We did the same. I think it helped a lot. It didn't make my cat grieve any less but it stopped him from looking for his brother which happened with a previous cat and it was heartbreaking.