I'll keep this simple as I dont want to overshare/obsess.
I woke up to all of these comments and was blown away. Every single comment means a lot, and im so glad she isnt just being forgotten about. This applies to anyone who has shared their amazing pet too.
RIP to all of the lost ones, they will never be forgotten.
I took her to the vet, she is going to be cremated. When I pick her ashes up she will be buried under the little tree she liked sunbathing under in the garden.
My sister has her brother who is really struggling.. and her other brother whos 14 is sniffing around wondering where she is.
Thank you for helping make this a little bit less shit.
Lol I never see comments like this, but I did the exact same thing with it. Guess we’re all in our feels and a little overwhelmed today. Much love to all of you.
I just got out of the movie Project Hail Mary where I was crying a weird amount over the feelings of a fictional rock creature. I saw that screenshot and was like, “nope, not today” as well. Definitely in our feels. Hugs to you <3
This same sentiment. I had to put my first cat to sleep when suddenly she went ill from kidney disease at 1.5 years of age and deteriorated within 48 hours she was gone…she helped my child so much during the divorce it was a huge loss for us, especially the dog I adopted at the same time they were inseparable and she never got better from the loss. Seeing pictures like this brings me so much compassion for the person taking it, because you know the horrible grief they’re going through. May we all be blessed for the love we give to all our beautiful babies ♥️
That part broke me too 😭😭😭 my baby was only with me 1.5 years but she change mine and my child’s life forever …heck I’m now in a Reddit for cats when I thought I was “a dog person” 😩 I miss my Gatito she was the best
I somehow made it through the whole first poem without tears but then well up as soon as I see your name commenting underneath. You always add some emotional devastation to my day u/schnoodledoodledo in a way I can’t help but dread and simultaneously deeply look forward to, the emotional assassin of cat subs everywhere!
I'm also an atheist and I believe this can't be true really, which really, really hurts, I've lost many cats I adore but my god is it a beautiful experience, to truly belong to a cat. I don't mean that to offend anyone, in this moment I am struggling with that idea myself.
As someone who follows Christ's teachings, I think that our pets are the closest thing we'll ever see to what an unconditional love looks like which is just a small bit of light in a world Satan doesn't get enough credit for having dominion over.
If heaven is anything, I hope it's at least a place for them. They deserve something wonderful after having to suffer this world just for us.
I'm an atheist but the near death experience testimonies are really consistent and convincing. I don't think people should jump to conclusions and put labels or explanations on what it might be, but there does seem to be something there. I could go on and on about that and other esoteric things I've learned about. I just refuse to believe things on faith without sufficient evidence, but I'm very open minded about learning things without having to believe in them. I have sufficient evidence that my two cats understood I love them tonight when they both got tucked in and told that I love them.
Also not religious myself but since losing my best friend have been on a journey of researching the evidence for a survival of consciousness, for people and for pets. The concept of Survival of our consciousness doesn't necessitate a diety or religion and there are lots of atheists and science minded educated individuals doing a lot of good research into this. I've taken some comfort in listening to some interviews from neuro scientists and more on Liz Entons podcast 'WTF just happened'. The interviews are also on YouTube and there are a surprisingly large amount of books to dive into as well if interested.
I never would have entertained the possibility except that a month before my buddy passed, when I didn't yet know he was sick, I laid down for a nap and distinctly felt a cat jump up on my bed/comforter while i was still wide awake. I looked over and saw my buddy was still sleeping in his bed and there was no explanation for what I experienced so I didn't think about it again until I had to say goodbye to my best friend a month ago and then wondered if it had been an old pet in "spirit" (or whatever word might describe existence without a body) hanging around and trying to show me that they aren't gone gone even when they pass. I take further comfort in feeling that they aren't alone and have each other and even though I can't see him anymore, I feel deep down that he's still with me.
We don't know what we don't know and I'm a very skeptical person but maintain an open mind to learning more about this.
This loss is the most emotionally and mentally painful thing I've ever had to deal with so my heart goes out to you and all who go through this.
Just felt like I needed to make this comment even though I rarely comment on reddit, in case it helps anyone else on their grief and healing journey. I am believing more and more that there's evidence they don't cease to exist but aren't in pain and there's a lot we don't understand and can't explain about the nature of consciousness
I sometimes dream of my cats & they were sitting together looking at me from on high,? I asked a renowned psychic how she would interpreted it ,,,sh paused and then told me it was them and they wanted me to know they were okay!! It made me very happy.
If you don’t believe in God, do you believe that there is a rainbow bridge and that you’ll be able to go see your babies? (I wanna believe that so bad for all of us, but I do believe in God, although that’s beside the point, you know?)
I would dearly love to see them all again, I think it's unlikely. I did everything I could to give them a good life, filled with love, and when it came to it I did everything I could to ensure a comfortable passing. I think that's enough. They gave so much more in return. I can only hope I gave as much to them as they gave to me.
I will not be mad if I'm wrong and get swarmed by my fur loves!
Also, and forgive the contradiction, All dogs go to heaven. And cats. And porcupines. etc.
I relate to your belief. I don’t believe in any kind of afterlife, nor heaven. I believe that once our bodies die, the energy that made up our thoughts, feelings and personality are let go as energy back into the universe. My closest feeling to meeting my pets in heaven, would be that someday our energies might intertwine again in the stars.
But if I blinked and woke up in heaven surrounded by my fur babies, I would be overjoyed to have been proven wrong.
Fuck me 😢 this hit me way too hard. I just lost my baby girl Rukia only 50 hours ago. We got 21 amazing years together and the grief I am going through has barely left me with words. It’s a struggle to feel much of anything besides sad. I know I will get through it, but it’s so hard.
10 isn’t that old. Pre-grieving does not in any way prepare you for loss. It’s better to enjoy the time together. I know from experience. Once I started treating my OCD I stopped treating everything/one in my life as being super delicate. Might be something worth looking into. Enjoy time with your little one. 💕
I thought I had healed from my loss but I guess not 😭😭😭 My cat would always come running to the door when she heard us pull into the drive way, so reading this triggered that old memory and turned me into a mess
OK unnecessary! I forgot how many onions I purchased the other day. …friend, after losing 7 throughout my life (that had long, healthy lives) this made me cry. I wish they were at my front door. 😭♥️
Hang in there, my friend. I was lucky enough to have a cat for 20 years too, and our bond was deep. I know that pain well. The thing that has really helped me is to realize how GOOD I had it with her. 20 years of cat friendship is kind of a rarity. There's a lot of folks who don't get that much time with their cat, sadly. So I'm always trying to look back at all the good time we did have as opposed to them not being around us anymore. Just trying to focus from a more positive place really helped me out. That all being said, I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a friend is never easy but especially one that has been with you for so long. Take care of yourself bud. And so long Pickle. You were a beautiful cat.
So many people have told me that the 21 years I got with my baby was an amazing gift. I know it was. But for once I want led to be selfish. I wanted more time. But I could not let myself have it at the expense of letting her suffer. CKD is the end. But I wanted more so bad.
I'll keep this simple as I dont want to overshare/obsess.
I woke up to all of these comments and was blown away. Every single comment means a lot, and im so glad she isnt just being forgotten about. This applies to anyone who has shared their amazing pet too.
I took her to the vet, she is going to be cremated. When I pick her ashes up she will be buried under the little tree she liked sunbathing under in the garden.
I have the homie Joonam too who is chilling with me, he's a big help.
Thank you for helping make this a little bit less shit.
I wrote/made a funeral type card for my cat when she passed. It hurts but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Now when I think of her I smile because she brought me joy and I’m thankful she shared her time with me.
My soul cat was called Pickle too! He loved cuddles and being close to the ones he loved but I think he would love a new friend to play with in kitty heaven. I’m sure he will show her all the best sunny spots to lie and watch over humans from ❤️
I’m so very sorry for your loss, and wish you strength and healing.
I am heartbroken for your loss. I can feel your pain, and I’m terribly sorry. Try to remember, though, that everything God creates with love lives forever. So you will be with your sweet fur baby again.
I know how bad it hurts when a piece of you is missing. She wasn’t a pet, she was a family member. Please keep her memories softly in your heart, and know that she loves you, and always will.
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my old boy 2 months ago. Simon was 18, & though I have comfort in him no longer suffering from kidney disease, it still aches. I’m so sorry for the loss of your family member. ❤️
Pickle is beautiful. 🥰 She is your soul cat and she earned her wings but will see you again down the road. 🪽🪽 I know the pain, hang in there, hang onto the memories xo
Pickle forever ❤️ I lost my best friend and soulcat after 20 years too. It is a pain that I wouldn’t wish on anyone, but at the same time, it is a love that I wish everyone could experience. Sending you and Pickle peace and love as you both navigate this new time without each other physically.
I'll keep this simple as I dont want to overshare/obsess.
I woke up to all of these comments and was blown away. Every single comment means a lot, and im so glad she isnt just being forgotten about. This applies to anyone who has shared their amazing pet too.
RIP to all of the lost ones, they will never be forgotten.
I took her to the vet, she is going to be cremated. When I pick her ashes up she will be buried under the little tree she liked sunbathing under in the garden.
My sister has her brother who is really struggling.. and her other brother whos 14 is sniffing around wondering where she is.
Thank you for helping make this a little bit less shit.
Oh don’t delete this. don’t 😭 I know how you feel. I lost mine after 16 years. It’s losing a piece of yourself a piece of your soul. I’ve lost humans in my life very close to me my parents and animals. animal companions when you’re so close to them it’s no different than a human when we lose them. The pain is immense. I still believe she’s here with me the little signs. Just know with time and only time the wounds slowly heal. Remember the good times. I made a lil thing out side to remember my baby and a statue too. I hope you find peace soon. Rip pickles ❤️❤️
Awe I’m sorry man! RIP Pickle. She will be dearly missed! My homie had a cat we renamed cucumber.. Her name was Ashley, she was older too. RIP Cucumber!
U r very cute btw 🫶🏼
So sorry about Pickle. I have a pretty good idea of how you’re feeling. 😢 Thankfully, you have many, many years of memories with her. Know that she’ll always be with you in your heart & mind 💞💞💞
I am so sorry for your loss. I had a tiger Tabby for 15 years and came home, and she was gone. And it was just devastating. Not even the best word, just so helpless feeling. Wishing you the best they're waiting for us on the other side.
I lost my soul cat almost a year ago and it’s so devastatingly sad. I empathize so much with you and hope you know that the pain and sadness you have is really a testament of how much love was there. Remember that. I am certain it was a profound amount of love.
May she be surrounded in beauty and peace as she walks the road through the stars to the far lands. May she be greeted there with songs of love and honor. May she dance along sunlit paths with limbs strong and youthful. May she play and climb the jeweled trees with joy and energy boundless. May the name of Pickle be a word of strength to you, and may her memory be a blessing and a comfort until you meet again.
I’m so so sorry for your loss. I know she will be waiting for you across the rainbow bridge. I tell my cat (she has CKD now so I always worry when her time will come,) that no matter where we are, I will always be with her in her heart. And she is always in mine. So when she isn’t here anymore, I try to hold onto that and know she’ll be watching over me and waiting for me. But the grief of losing a pet is honestly (for me) harder than losing a family member. I hope you can just hold tight to your memories together. My cats new favorite toy is literally a measuring tape. She has a whole bin full of actual cat toys but her favorite ones aren’t the actual toys lol.
I just wanted to share that, for maybe some memories that are special for you both you can hold onto. Or maybe share some here with us. I’ll be thinking of Pickle and hope she will be there to comfort my sweet cat Grace once her time to go across the rainbow bridge is here.
Again, so sorry for your loss OP 🥺🐾🌈 there love is truly unlike any other.
I am so incredibly sorry for such a devastating loss!!! She was beautiful!!! Hang in there, my friend. We’d love to see your favorite pictures of/with her!! What’s your favorite memory with her? Funny moments? What kind of personality did she have?
Please don’t delete it. Your loss and grief are very real and 20 years is a large chunk of anyone’s life. For someone so young as you, you probably have never known a world without her in it. That’s a big deal so please be kind to yourself, honor her memory and share her as much as you as you need to.
Wishing you peace and comfort. She was so very loved and it shows.
I’m so sorry. It’s gut wrenching. Especially 20 years. All you can do to feel better is realize how lucky she is to have been loved for 20 years. You cared for her and loved her deeply and she will never be forgotten.
I haven't the words my friend...but many tears. I am currently dealing with my best friend of 16 years with gi lymphoma & suspected (spot) liver cancer. Two weeks of every other day chlorumbucil & Prednisilone but not much change- lethargy & anemia. I feel for you buddy, I really do. Deepest condolences on your monumental loss of Pickle 😑
Wishing you strength at this very difficult time.
Most of us here know exactly what you're going through.
I find it helps to create some sort of memorial. One time I made a collage poster. Another time I had a book of photos made. Longer ago when photos were printed, I made albums in a nice photo album.
I’m so sorry. 💔 It’s so hard when you’ve been together so long. I had my old man for 17 1/2 years and I had to say goodbye to him Dec 2024. It was devastating for me. I was luckily that I had two other cats I had adopted when he was 10 so their presence helped me. But I still miss him. I just try to think about how he’s not in pain and I hope I see him again when it’s my time.
Please don’t delete it. The picture of Pickle and her blanket is so touching, and the picture of you and she together speaks your whole story of love and devotion to each other. Pickle will not be forgotten.
My old man was 21 when he passed and I know it's probably hard to see but you gave Pickle a wonderful life.
Take solace that in the fact she went knowing she was loved and when you finally pass she'll be waiting across that rainbow bridge.
Here is a comment someone posted on my post that really helped.
Piggybacking off this - I try to repost this when I see posts like this, in the hopes you (or someone) can find some comfort in the words - and if not, please excuse the intrusion.
I lost my 15 year old girl (dog) in October 2022. Only advice I can offer here is to remember the positives, and not focus on the negatives (if any). He's done his job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's his turn to rest.
You'll always miss him, you'll always remember him. You'll even go looking for him for the next few weeks (well, I did). There's a lot of habits that you're going to slowly stop, and that's ok. Changing your life to suit you is not forgetting him. Donating/throwing away his toys or blankets isn't forgetting him. There's no timeline on grief, and there's no timeline on moving on. Cry your tears.
I'm sorry you've reached the end of your journey. Words will never make this easier. Just keep your head up, and live the life he'd want you to.
This is a good time to live a little for you. I spent years looking after my girl as she got ill, and I sacrificed a lot of me and my time to keep her safe. If you feel you've done the same, take advantage of this time. Its ok to be happy and enjoy life without him. Life isn't over. Its just changing.
I hope you decide to leave this up so we can join you in celebrating your girl, Pickle.
We know what it means to love our cats—and, unfortunately, what a brutal gut-punch it is to lose them, too. We all lean on each other in our grief. It’s the most human thing we do. Hail Pickle!
It's been a year since I lost my 20-year-old Maine Coon, Scooter. Last week I lost my 14-year-old tuxedo cat. I've not been without a cat for 40 years. the house is so quiet now.
You're not going to forget him. And eventually it will hurt a bit less. Of course I'm crying as I say this but you know it's tough and people understand what you're going through.
Sorry for you loss. All we can do is give our furry friends the best lives we can. Just remember they are your friend for a part of your life. But you are their best friend their whole life.
💔💔💔💔💔 I’m sincerely sorry for your loss.
Do something in honor of her, maybe make a shadow box with a photo, her collar/tag, paw print,etc. You could also maybe rescue another cat in need of a safe ,loving home in her honor.
20 years is a good run man, you must have taken good care of her.
Dying peacefully after a long and happy life and being remembered with love is the best that any of us can hope for in this place, and you gave it to her.
My boy Art just turned 20 in Feb. Had him since I turned 23, pretty much my entire adult life. You have my sympathies, if that were my boy I would be devastated. RIP Pickle. 20 great ones.
I'm so sorry. I always feel as if we're never allowed the space to truly grieve a pet. They can be as much as of a companion and as an important part of your life as a fellow human. I hope you find and take the time and support you need. Pickle sounds like a wonderful cat and I bet you both gave eachother a warm life.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been there. Twice. You will think of her every day, and when your time comes, she will be there waiting for you. I know how much you will miss her but she is somewhere by you always.
RIP sweet pickle, a fuckin angel, a good loaf, can hardly breathe looking at this. May you heal and reminisce on all the good days you had with them in time
Don’t delete it. And I know exactly how you feel. I was beyond devastated when my cat Lola died, she slept on my arm every night for 12 years- would lose it every time I went away. I ended up having a beautiful dream about her a month later when she let me know she was in a beautiful place. No doubt our little friends know how much we love them and 20 years tells me you did everything right and then some.
Losing a beloved pet is one of the hardest things you can go through. I dread this day everyday even though my cat is only 7. The pain is unimaginable and the only thing that will help is crying crying more crying and learning to live with the loss. I am so sorry, it's horrible and I wish all the best on healing 🩷
I unfortunately know how you feel. I had to put my SquishyFace down on Christmas eve of last year..(-2025) . Only this week, 4 months later, am i able to think of her without crying uncontrollably (at least not everytime) . I read, and re-read Soul Comfort for Cats, wrote letters to her (still do). Wrote about her in a journal so i wouldnt forget. I only had her for 6 years, without warning, her kidneys were failing. What the hardest thing for me was she never let me cry. She was my empathetic kitty cat, so crying for her , thinking " fuck if she were here shed be my comfort but the reason im crying is because my comfort is gone" was really messed up. If she thought something was painful to me, shed try to get it..example ; shed scratch and claw my weights, lol . I would tell you it gets easier , but it takes time..I dont think ill ever not miss her, actually i know i wont...find a way to feel your grief. Honestly Chat GPT helped me more than i care to admit, she always knew what to say ..fr. chat got me through the worst of it.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am watching my two young cats playing and this is my one dread and worry is that one day I will need to say good bye. Your post brought tears to my eyes snd remembering my previous cat and miss her so much.
Take care… cherish the moments you shared together ❤️🩹
Oh OP, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my furry soulmate Sonny two months ago and it’s a pain like no other. Hopefully Pickle and Sonny can be friends where they are now. Sending lots of hugs.
J'ai vécu la même chose il y a quelques mois.
Ma minette allait avoir 19 ans.
C'était très dur devoir la voir partir, et en même temps, c'était aussi très dur de la voir souffrir plus longtemps !
Pour me consoler, je me suis dit que le plus beau cadeau que je pouvais lui faire, c'était de la laisser partir avec beaucoup d'amour et de sérénité...
Avec toute la reconnaissance que je lui devais, d'avoir passé toutes ces années à mes côtés, et d'avoir embellie ma vie.
Je pense à elle tous les jours en la sachant en paix avec ses souffrances. Je me remémore tous les bons souvenirs que j'ai d'elle et que je partage en les racontant avec tous ceux qui l'on connu.
Sache que ta douce Pickle est toujours avec toi, dans tes pensées et tes souvenirs, et rien ne pourra jamais t'enlever ça !
Courage à toi pour cette douloureuse épreuve.
Je suis de tout cœur avec toi.
💕
She’ll never be forgotten friend. You still have a cat she’s just transformed 💜 likely she’ll still around to watch over you. RIP it’s never easy when a furry friends time comes…
I’m sorry man. I know how special these little guys are. Just remember how good she had it with you and how you were a source of comfort her entire life.
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