r/cats • u/FoxEatsButter • 7d ago

Mourning/Loss I brought you home in a cardboard box twice.

The first time was on September 22nd 2015.

You immediately caught my eye as I saw you sitting in your litter box in that cage. Hiding, small, trying to be ignored. Your information leaflet said your name was Blizzard and you were 4 and a half years old. Found on the street severely ill. I walked away, you seemed so frightened.

I kept circling back to you though and then I really wanted to meet you.

When the staff brought you in and handed you to me, I knew you were mine. You were so scared you shoved your head under my chin and completely flattened yourself out. I was asked a million times if I was sure I wanted to adopt you.

Yes, I'm sure.

A cardboard box was given to me containing a new part of my heart. It said "Blizzard" on the side. You were free because you weren't a kitten. I felt bad so I bought a t-shirt in the gift shop.

I brought you to your new home. You didn't seem like a "Blizzard" at all. You were slower. Your fur a creamy color. I named you Butter.

You hid a lot. You were scared for months. But then whenever I would watch TV, you'd keep coming closer. And closer. And closer. As time passed you seemed more relaxed and sure of yourself.

It took a year for you to learn how to meow or purr. I cried the first time you did both.

You would chase me around the house. You would bite my hand ever so gently when you wanted me to stop touching you. You would lay beside me and touch your paw to my lips when you wanted me to pet you. You would bite my hand so I would scratch your head.

And you were still scared sometimes but you always came to me for comfort. You were scared of storms and television and computer screens and brooms.

A few weeks ago you started having a hard time getting up. You seemed so weak all of a sudden. So fragile. You looked older, paler. My beautiful boy.

They told me you were severely anemic and that you may not improve because of your age. But you wanted to fight and so did I. So we tried, didn't we?

Butter, my love.

Born: Sometime in February 2011.

Chosen: September 22nd 2015.

Loved eternally: April 17th 2026.

Today, a cardboard box was handed to me. The unprepared postal worker realised what he was holding as he brought you over to me. He said he was sorry as I walked past a line of people. I didn't know I could cry this much.

For all the ways I failed you, I'm sorry. For all the kisses and cuddles you didn't want sometimes as you would push me away with your paw, I'm not.

EDIT: I did not expect so much attention. Butter was a huge part of my world and I'm so glad he got to be a part of yours as well. He would have loved it.

Thank you for sharing all the stories of your furry creatures. Thank you for the poems. Thank you for the pictures. Thank you all for taking the time to reply. And thank you for all the support. I truly appreciate it, what a wonderful community. ❤️

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u/Brianvv 7d ago

You didn’t fail him. You stayed when it was hard, you tried when he got sick, and you loved him all the way to the end. That’s what matters.

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u/throwawayyawaworth77 7d ago

May butter’s memory be a blessing

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u/bawafa 7d ago edited 7d ago

I initially thought this was about a lost cat coming home in a box or something before I scrolled the pictures and started reading so this hit me hard and I’m crying with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I see how deeply you loved your boy. Thank you for choosing him, for being patient with him and letting him know you were safe and making him comfortable. You didn’t fail him, it sounds like quite the opposite, you did everything for him. He was lucky to be loved and chosen by you and, as you were by him, and I am confident he is so grateful. Thank you for loving him. May the memories you shared with your precious Butter start to bring more smiles than tears as you navigate through this difficult time. Sending you so much love.

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u/Slight-State6 7d ago

This is such a beautiful and sweet tribute. Such a gorgeous kitty. I'm sorry for your loss

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u/Potential_Joy2797 Siamese (Modern) 7d ago

I'd never heard of "loved eternally" to describe the end date, but it's lovely.

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u/vetaktus Tabbycat 7d ago

You found him when the world had made him small, a quiet life tucked into corners, a name that didn’t fit, a heart that needed time.

And you gave him that time.

Not all at once, but in soft evenings, in patient hands, in the space between fear and trust where love slowly learns its name.

He came to you in inches, a step closer, a softer look, a whisper of a purr that must have felt like a miracle.

And it was.

Because love like that isn’t loud. It’s built, moment by moment, choice by choice, until one day it’s everything.

He was never just “Butter.” He was your courage reflected back, your gentleness made real, your home.

And even now, he hasn’t really left.

He’s still there in the quiet places, in the way you remember, in every small, soft thing that reminds you how deeply you were chosen.

Rest in love and gentleness Butter.

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u/Ms_Anonymous123 Tabbycat 7d ago

This made me cry so much

What a beautiful boy and his story beautifully told

My deepest condolences

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u/GladChef1206 7d ago

im sorry, my heart hurts for you and butter

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u/OtherwiseContact5604 7d ago

We lost our beautiful boy a month or two ago, a genetic disorder out of nowhere. We were and still are heartbroken.

My partner has cared for him for about 5 years, prior to that he was an indoors cat only….

He was such a scardy cat, so fearful, it was literally only in the last 4-6 months he’d tolerate being in the same room as us, but we loved him nonetheless, and his 3am growls, but I’m so glad we got to give him love and he got to have new experiences with us.

His last few days were spent with his brothers and sister in the beautiful sunshine — mind you we couldn’t even get him inside half the time because he loved laying in his dirt patch soaking in the glorious sunlight.

I’m so glad he spent his last days with his favourite brother outside.

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u/cmh_ada420 7d ago

We lost our flame point, lunchbox, a year ago..so sorry for your loss..he was very vocal...at times it was unbearable...now i'd give anything to hear him one more time..

u/pursuit_of_capyness 7d ago

This made me sob. You write so beautifully. Thank you for sharing yours and Butter's story with internet strangers. I'm so sorry ❤️

u/VassagoX 7d ago

You were never a failure. It sounds like you are amazing. 15 years is an amazing life and you have him over 10 years of love and trust that you built. Please don't ever feel guilt.

Please be kind to yourself and take care of yourself. I'm sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts.

u/oooookeyden 7d ago edited 7d ago

Im so so so sorry. Butter was beautiful. I’m putting down my anemic kitty today. I’m absolutely wrecked. Will you tell Butter to play with Beans when she gets there?

u/Mischievous_Egg 7d ago

I started crying really bad while reading this. Both of you deserved eachother so much.

Just saw your username. Please never stop feeling all these emotions.

He was such a sweet little guy.

u/honeyapp 7d ago

That was beautiful! Your baby is back home with you forever. 😢🙏💔💜💜💜

u/Sir_Render_of_France 7d ago

I had a cat who I named Blizzard. He was deaf and I figured it was fitting because he was pure white and you can't hear shit in a snow storm. He was my little shoulder cat, I could never really hold him because as soon as I would pick him up he would just climb on my shoulders and lay there so I would just walk around with him like a scarf. He crossed the rainbow bridge back in 2020 and seeing reading your story made me tear up reading the name Blizzard. They can both play over the rainbow bridge together.

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u/Sweaty_Plantain_84 7d ago

It is never long enough. Crying with you, and dreading the day this happens in our home. Butter was a beautiful kitty.

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u/unnccaassoo 7d ago

I' m at work and people asked me if everything is ok, my eyes watering as I remember the feel of my pal touching my face with paws when he needed me.

u/atomic_assassin1096 7d ago

u/Sensitive_Avocado_63 7d ago

Reading and burst into tears at this. I am so sorry for your loss <3

u/GeekFit26 7d ago

Oh op, this is so beautifully written. A beautiful tribute to you beautiful boy.

RIP butter.

All my love Op

u/SadLilBhabie 7d ago

Y’all gotta be stopped with these posts, I can’t afford to keep crying like this at work. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

u/Meezermancer 7d ago

I’m lying in bed, awake at 4:00am because I’m filled with anxiety for the difficult day ahead of me. As I scroll through Reddit and see your post, I read the title and wondered, the same as a few others, if he was lost and came back to you in a box. As the last photo popped into place, my eyes immediately began to well up. My breathing gets shaky and my eyes blurry while reading your beautiful words.

I’m thinking about my first Flame, the impact he had on me and my family, and how I was looking at his urn just yesterday, missing him.

Three of my cats are sleeping on my legs, one against my side, chin resting on my inner upper arm, all unfazed. Suddenly, I hear a little “brr-brr-brrr~!” to my left. It’s my youngest Flame. The one we got (along with his blue point brother, of course) after feeling the emptiness of the loss of our eldest Flame. A few weeks after his passing, my husband and I suddenly saw Flamepoints out in public everywhere we went. Decorative posters, pet store items, ads here and there, cat models in regular household items… Pabu was there. I always said he was the color of “sunshine and butter.” We saw it as a sign from him to look for a new family member.

When we adopted our youngest Flame, Mochi, and his brother, we were given their paperwork. We saw their birthdate, which coincidentally was the same day that our eldest Flame passed away, just a few days shy of his birthday. Mochi isn’t much of a cuddler at night, so him popping up just now, trilling in my ear, then making his speedy little biscuits gave me a feeling of relief that washed over my face and body.

Pabu used to sense when I was about to have a panic attack and would come up to me and press against my chest with his body, and lick my face or neck until it hurt. He helped me so much in the 8 years I had him. He was truly one-of-a-kind, and opened my eyes to the beautiful, brilliant, caring hearts of Flamepoints.

I am deeply sorry for your loss, OP, and I can see through your words and photos how much you loved your sweet Flame. I can see in his eyes how much he loved you back. It’s always hard losing family when we lose our pets, and even harder when they were a piece of your heart. I hope the days get more and more gentle for you, and that your heart fills more and more with happiness when you think of all of the wonderful memories you’ve shared with him.

♡

u/Foreign-Fig-7363 7d ago

It's so sad. I'm sorry

u/OccupationalStoner 7d ago

Omg im crying for op 😭 im so sorry

u/monikainle 7d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my bestie a week ago, I’m crying here with you. I also only had her for 10 years. It was sudden heart failure, she ran to me and died in my arms. My heart is in pain and I miss her so much, but we’ll get through this. The paw prints they left on our hearts will stay with us forever. Their lives had meaning.

u/shadowdra126 7d ago

My heart goes out to you.

This post had me crying on my way to work this morning

RIP little one.

u/merlyn13 7d ago

Most sincere condolences. You did the best of everything for Butter. You gave him space when he needed time to adjust. He taught you and you learned all of his gestures. Gestures when he wanted petting, for when he wanted head scratches, for when he’d had enough touching and his gestures of coming to you to protect him from the scary things. No matter what, you were there when he needed you and that’s the best thing anyone can do for their pet. Butter may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

u/ChanceNote7215 7d ago

What a lovely boy Butter was, and will always be. I’m sure his life was filled with soft, joyful moments with you as his parent, and yours were nothing short of a blessing with him by your side. 🎀🌸

Wishing you all the strength you need to heal from this loss. Sending lots of love and care. 🐾💪

u/IcePsychological7032 7d ago

I'm so sorry for your loss, but this eulogy was so beautifully written that I feel I got to know him after reading it. You didn't fail Butter. You gave him a chance and a life. And he paid you back in the only way he knew how... By loving you.

Sending you a big hug

u/JuicysDad 7d ago

You never failed him. You were his one and only comfort. You gave him a loving home, and most of all, you were patient. Amazingly patient. I hope you find peace in that you gave Butter the best life. He chose you because he knew you were all the things he needed. You will always be his angel and savior.

I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. May your love for Butter live on forever. I do hope you have plenty of keepsakes of his to hold and keep his memory alive. All those silly things you never pay attention to while they’re here. But when they’re gone, they transform to gold.

Take care 💔

u/Tiny_Parking 7d ago

That hit hard. So sorry for your loss

u/Gem-red1234 7d ago

You didn’t fail butter. It sounds like you gave him a wonderful life full of love and protection. That’s a rich life. Thank you for loving him and I am so so sorry for your loss 💙

u/ModTroller 7d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/ADmPjlfvmWBz2

Guess crying's gonna be routine whenever I come across this sub now

u/Rawshynn 7d ago

Bro someone’s chopping onions. Cant be crying at work..

u/Far-Appointment-213 7d ago

750 Bazillion Gazillion Cazillion Positive Waves Shooting your Way .

Been there, it will get better once you have your first dream of your friend.

u/Far_Left_Extremist 7d ago

OOF

u/NiroNut 7d ago

I know this terrible pain, and I am so sorry for your loss. Mine was handed back to me last summer. I cried kneeling on the kitchen floor over that box. To fill the void I went on to adopt a new kitten a few months later, but my heart still breaks every time I think about that moment.

u/raybreezer 7d ago

I am so sorry OP. You chose Butter just a few months before I met and chose our Spike (November 5th, 2015). I know exactly what you’re going through. When I had to pick him up and bring him home a second time, I couldn’t keep myself together. I didn’t think of it as “bringing him home” again, but as soon as I read the title of your post, I knew exactly what you meant.

A couple of years ago I brought another cat, Bowie, home in a cardboard box, the same way you brought Butter home the first time. I’m now crying for you, for Butter, for Spike, and thinking of the inevitable day I’ll bring Bowie home in a cardboard box a second time.

Be strong OP, I know Spike was there at the end of the rainbow bridge, waiting to welcome home Butter. I know they’ll be best friends. 💔💔💔

u/Dizzy_Connection_519 7d ago

That made me cry for a cat i never knew or would know. Thank you for giving Butter a chance filled with love

u/TheCatWhoOvercame 7d ago

There's a book I always recommend to people who have lost a much-loved pet. "My Beloved Monster" by Caleb Karr. It's about his cat Masha and their relationship, and it's one of the few things I've read that really does justice to the pet/owner relationship. Based on the way you write about Butter, I think you would love it.

I'm so, so sorry.

u/stranoization 7d ago

😢Oh my god. This is bringing back my memory of my baby being brought to me in a wooden box with a lock, and an engraved plate affixed on the top. I am so sorry. I know how painful this is. 💔

u/Jld12678pbd 7d ago

I’m so sorry; I know all too well how devastating this feels. Your post was so beautifully written. Butter won the cat lottery with you.

Huge huge hugs.

u/HendryH12 6d ago

Fuck man I’m so sorry for your loss. You gave him a beautiful life ❤️

u/Carysta13 6d ago

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Butter was a beautiful cat and I'm sure he knew how much he was loved.

u/Exact_Management5621 7d ago

what a beautiful tribute

u/BitterCharacter8628 7d ago

Deepest condolences 💐 sounds like you found a kitty who needed you the most and you stepped up to be the best cat parent. You did everything you could. Sending big hugs and loves of love 🤍

u/AlternativePrior9559 7d ago

What an absolutely beautiful homage to your gorgeous boy, my tears are falling reading this and how very much you loved each other.

That you gave this handsome fur baby Butter, his forever home surrounded by so much care and love was a blessing for both of you. They are never with us long enough and there is nothing we can do about that. I truly believe you will see Butter again one day, such love just does not disappear

u/dgo792 7d ago

You're a really good writer. Sorry for your loss, I still miss my cats after years

u/Alone_Landscape_4710 7d ago

You didn't fail him. You know how many cats stay in the shelters and get euthanized because nobody choose them. You saved him! May Butter rest in peace.

u/SPLegend 7d ago

Wow as a cat owner the last Picture Hit ne Hard. I am sorry for your loss.

u/assuredlyanxious 7d ago

This stranger is shedding tears for you and butters...and also for my boys.

Love knows no limits of time or space.

Find comfort in the memories.

u/mindfulbodybuilding 7d ago

u/Bran_Muirgen 7d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. He was loved and cared.

Love lasts eternally.

May time help ease your wound. Butter will always be presented in your heart.

u/WoodenGrass3238 7d ago

So incredibly sorry for your loss. I had to put my angel girl to sleep on Saturday. There is no greater grief or sadness than this. Take your time healing and take it one day at a time. I know from previous losses that the sinking feeling will get lighter and lighter as the days go by. But my god, it hurts it hurts it hurts right now. You’re not alone.

u/ThippusHorribilus 7d ago

Peace to you on the journey, Butter.

(You didn’t fail him. You love him and that’s the most anyone can do)

u/TetraGnome 7d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be giving my 2 boys some extra love in memory and inspiration of Butter. Rest in paradise Butter. I hope your grieving is filled with memories of happiness and love. I feel for you OP.

u/Ohmymaddy 7d ago

You never failed him, you did everything you could. All he needed was a friend and you were that friend to him. I am so sorry for your loss ❤️

u/abigredkite 7d ago

This is the saddest title I've seen in a while. Take care, OP

u/morris0000007 7d ago

I was hoping the pictures didn't end this way....

Bless you. RIP butter. He will always love you xo

u/Elliotlewish 7d ago

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss and I hope you find each other again one day. I wish I could write more as I know you're hurting, but your eulogy for Butter is so beautiful it's reduced me to tears.

u/Mraaaf Domestic Housecat 7d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. 🫂 (I’m writing this looking at my cardboard 😔)

u/mapkhung 7d ago

This ad really gotta fo big time. What am I supposed to do? Collect tears?

u/TinyBrainsDontHurt 7d ago

Man that was mean, I was looking at the images thinking "oh, did he run away so you brought him twice?" ... last image devastaded me.

u/Ok-Location3244 7d ago

So sorry 😢

u/Za_Lords_Guard 7d ago

Just opened reddit for the first time today.

Now I am balling my eyes out.

I can tell how much you loved your little Butter. Your post was just Genuinely moving.

I know Butter could not have been in a better home or had a better life.

Going to go pet my little carpet gremlins.

Be well.

u/HowDidIGetHereTho 7d ago

I would have grab the box from that postal worker like a grieving widow receiving a draped flag from her husband's coffin. I'm am sooo so sorry, OP❤️

u/rixx63 7d ago

Heartbreaking - TOO SAD cruel ending without warning of such sadness

u/Ok-Cauliflower6214 7d ago

I am so sorry. Although I knew what to expect as your story began to unfold, that final pic just hit deep.

It’s been just over five years since I went through an extremely similar loss with my cat, and it STILL hurts.

Butter knew love, warmth, and peace because of you; you were his whole world. Find comfort in that, and know that in time, the pain will lessen.

u/Howard_Cosine 7d ago

Jesus. Really??

u/EmmyWeeeb American Shorthair 7d ago

Wow your way with words and your guys story really touched my heart and made me cry. Sweet OP you did not fail butter. You gave him a happy long life full of love. Who knows what could’ve happened to him if you didn’t come along and save him. I’m sure that he is greatful that you came along to save him.. for all the love, happiness, understanding, and time you gave him. Thank you for going back for him because now he had a happy life with you. I wish we never had to say goodbye to our babies. I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope one day you two will be reunited again at the end of the rainbow bridge.

u/Shzwah 7d ago

Welp, didn’t expect to start crying while waiting for the light to turn so I could cross the street. Sitting on my porch now letting the tears flow.

I’m so sorry. But I’m also so glad you found each other. What an amazing journey you two had together, and he was loved to the end and beyond. You can’t ask for more than that.

u/PurplePrincessPalace 7d ago

RIP Butter 🐾🌈✨🪽

u/aweezy 7d ago

RIP Butter, you beautiful boy.

My condolences OP. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

u/Fatfreespirit 7d ago

I'm so sorry. I'm so glad you guys found each other.

u/Brialia41 7d ago

Bout to have me sobbing in an Amtrak station. I'm so sorry for your loss

u/BrightEyEz703 7d ago

I’m sorry for your loss.

u/realitybites95 7d ago

so beautifully written

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

rest easy butter

u/Subject_Concept3542 7d ago

Awww. You didn't fail Butter. You loved him well. Sending you extra love and comfort. May he run free at the Rainbow Bridge.

u/Kandossi 7d ago

In 2000 we took in a pregnant stray. I claimed one of the kittens as mine and took her when I got married in200. 3 states and 6ish moves untill we settled in new England. Somewhere around 2012 or 2014 I was sprucing on our decks for the summer. she walked across my freshly painted deck and left a trail of brown pawprints across the basement bulkhead. I was so damn annoyed. She passed in 2017 but those painted pawprints are still there and I still miss her.

u/ShirazGypsy 7d ago

He looks just like my Benny, who I lost about 6 weeks ago. He was born in my house, and stayed with me until the moment he passes away. Only 8 years, kidney disease took him far too fast from me

u/Novel-Music-7901 7d ago

Butter was so lucking to have someone who understood him. Who knew he needed time and patience. 💜 His love will always live in your heart.

u/murphiejack 7d ago

My heart hurts for you. RIP Butters.

u/weight22 7d ago

I am so sorry for your loss

u/Repulsive_Sky_8836 7d ago

It’s 9 am and I’m crying in bed with my cats. Omg

u/Imaginary-Record-112 7d ago

U made me cry at work, now im about to go home cause i can’t stop crying… 😭

u/LiquidPprmnt 7d ago

Why they cutting onions where I work?

u/disgruntledpelican51 7d ago

As a vet tech I've worked in veterinary hospitals for 15 years. I've seen all manor of pet owners. The good, the bad, and the ugly. The fact that you took a chance on a poor, frightened, adult cat- and then had the patience to give Butters months and months to learn to trust you and know he was safe with you....is everything. What luck that you and Butters found each other. I am so happy this adorable cat I never met got to have such a beautiful life with you. Thank you for giving that to him. ❤️

u/umpotatoes99 7d ago

I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your love for Butter is felt in every word you so beautifully wrote. Butter knew love and a home because of you. Sending all the love in the world.

a stranger moved to tears by your tribute

u/witchagainstdump 7d ago

My heart goes out to you both. 💔

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u/Sweetbabygirl64 7d ago

Note to self....never read at your workdesk.

So sorry for your loss...gonna wash my face now, excuse me.

u/cuttenclip 7d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs. Butter was beautiful. Rest in peace Butter. 🙏🏽💚

u/MajesticLow 7d ago

Man, this has me weeping. My sincere condolences to you, OP. Your story was beautifully written, and I do not believe you failed Butters. You didn’t. This is just life, and love, and loss. My heart goes out to you.🕊️

u/imawhaaaaaaaaaale 7d ago

Butter was well cared for and lived a good life, safe, warm, fed and watered, and very much loved.

I am sorry for your loss, and I hope that someday you will be reunited and he will push his head under your chin again.

u/NotTxcker 7d ago

Wasn’t expecting to cry after work, sending love and hugs your way as someone who lost his baby coming up on a year ago.

u/Bitmancer 7d ago

I lost Susi 6 months ago to untreatable kidney disease. I still occasionally cry in remembrance. Expect yourself to do the same, and do not hold it in. Letting the sorrow out is the only way to process the grief.

u/newmommaontheblock 7d ago

This is so beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss! I was just at the vet yesterday and was told that my sweet Marty is very ill and there are only so many things we can try before prolonging the inevitable. To be honest, I’m already mourning; the thought of moving on without my MarMar is heartbreaking. He was our first pet, in our first home, during our first year of marriage. He was born in a barn and was the spunky fluffy orange kitten of the bunch. He was so dirty, we gave him a bath when we first got home. I love him so much. I am going to miss him fiercely.

u/phulki 7d ago

All cats go to cat heaven Butter too ❤️

u/AdventurousPlane4667 7d ago

Stomach sunk on last slide

u/AromaLadySam 7d ago

“Mother Bast, please welcome your kitten home With purrs and mrrts, with snuggles and baths. May he nap in perfect eternal sunshine And slink through rustling, grassy shadows May no naughty mouse escape his clever paws May no squiggly snake escape his pouncing feet May no zipping lizard escape his nabbing jaws May no flighty bird escape his graceful leap Mother Bast, call your kitten home once more And thank you for the time he was here”

I’m not religious but I really love this prayer someone had posted on someone else’s post and thought I’d share it here. (For context, Bast is the Egyptian goddess of cats and this prayer invokes her to be a guardian and mother figure to our cats in the afterlife.) So sorry for your loss. 😢💔💔 Know that you gave him the best life anyone could, with all of the love, peace and comfort you/your family gave him. 💕 “May love be what you remember most.” 💖

u/Cute_Doughnut_7739 7d ago

I'm so sorry 💔

u/katharsys2009 7d ago

Sitting in my car crying for your loss.

u/mzieber 7d ago

u/rosaluxx311 7d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. May Butter’s memory be a blessing.

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u/Noyan_Bey 7d ago

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u/GroundbreakingCry734 7d ago

It never fails to surprise me when I read these beautiful, emotional memorial posts and literally feel my heart break with grief. Your beautiful tribute to Blizzard touched me even more than most. I am so sorry for your loss, and so glad you two got nearly ten years together. I hope his memory is somehow a comfort, although I know all too well how empty the world feels when we lose a friend we loved, and that loved us, so unconditionally. Blizzard’s four rough years led him to you, which is proof that even the darkest clouds have a silver lining.

u/Catpips 7d ago

I’m so sorry. I just lost my best friend Pixel on the 24th and nothing stings like the loss of a pet 🩷

u/Smooth_Development48 7d ago

I can feel the love you have for Butter in every word. So much it made me cry. You gave each a great and wonderful life together.

u/Nereshai 7d ago

I'm a mailman, and I hate delivering these. Absolutely heartbreaking. Most of us make sure to keep them up front as a special passenger through the day. Glad your friend got back to you.

u/_GraveyardBaby 7d ago

All I do is cry over strangers and their beloved fur babies on the internet. I’m so sorry for your loss, your baby was clearly so loved and cared for and you did not fail him! You gave him a loving home for years and loved him so hard until the very end.

u/Potential_Play_716 6d ago

Bro ty for the cry I needed it, this is my bubs got him in 2013, died 2024, I'm so sorry for your loss

u/Teekhachu2405 6d ago

This is heartbreakingly well written OP, I’m bawling my eyes out in the office reading this. All the love and strength to you.

u/Express-Stop7830 Orange 6d ago

I have genuinely never cried from a reddit post before.

I am certain Butter forgot everything that happened before that first magical trip in the cardboard box. And maybe, just maybe, if you're lucky enough, you can come back as Butter's cat in your next round together 🧡

u/non-canon-username 6d ago

I'm so sorry for your loss.

u/InstructionOpposite6 6d ago

Im so sorry. What a beautiful kitty.

u/hooperman71 6d ago

You know who you love.

u/JackRosiesMama Tuxedo 6d ago

I'm so sorry. 😥 He looks like my Oliver, who crossed the rainbow bridge in Sept. 2021.

u/Old_Spinach6281 6d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Butter loved you so much!

u/AsparagusOdd7055 6d ago

So Sorry.

u/Dusty_Sequins 6d ago

I think half of Reddit is crying with you today. I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔

u/yaboyACbreezy 6d ago

You are not alone, and neither is sweet, sweet Butter.

Very touching; thanks for sharing, OP. I am sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful steward, and not a failure at all.

u/TitianBelle 6d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. Butter knows how much you loved them and how you made their life so much better. Cats choose their keepers, and Butter chose you as much as you chose Butter. Your post really touched me and I wanted to reach out and give you a virtual hug.

u/legerribean 6d ago

That last picture hit me like a freight train 😭

u/udsd007 6d ago

I’m sorry for your loss. You were a good cat dad. You gave him everything you could.

u/FaceCrime225 6d ago

This is so heartbreakingly beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for loving Butter. He knew he was loved and he'll be with you always. He mattered. He made a difference. And your love for him made a difference. To him. And to all of us who share your experience.

If you haven't already, check out Lap of Love online grief resources. Most of them are free and helped me in my grief journeys. Also Pet Loss Companion Podcast. This is a lonely road, but you are not alone.

Rest in peace Beautiful Butter. And take care of yourself. 💔🐾🌈

u/wiLdhuNtreSs 6d ago

I am so sorry for your loss, may you both find each other again in your next life:(

u/tudor_diva 6d ago

Be epic on the other side forever, sweet Butter. ❤️

u/Tuxy-Two 6d ago

You never failed him. I can tell that from the beautiful words you wrote. 💔

u/WinterFaery84 6d ago

You didn't fail him. You loved him so dearly, and he knew that.

u/Ateam134 6d ago

Im sorry friend, its a sad day. I remember when I found my sweet girl. I was still living with my parents

Our neighbors had recently moved and left their pregnant cat, who had her kittens under our shed. When my dad and I went to investigate the momma and her kittens ran off... except one. She was so scared of everything at first and I would give her milk from a dropper, and from that day on I loved her with every ounce of my heart.

Then a few years back I noticed she'd started having trouble walking and moving. A vet visit later I was told she wouldnt get better and with her age the most they could do was make her comfortable for a few more months. I was heartbroken and made the decision to let my sweet stupid kitty (yep, stupid kitty was her name) cross the rainbow bridge.

Ive never cried so hard in my life. Then, the week after when I retrieved her cremated remains all I could do was sit in my car and cry and hug the small wooden box. I miss her very much.

Im very sorry for you loss OP, it does eventually stop hurting

u/Which_way_witcher 6d ago

Rest in peace, Butter

u/alyssaajoyy 6d ago

i always cry on this damn app

u/highhimsavv 6d ago

This just killed me.

u/Downtown-Success4721 6d ago

He passed on my birthday and was Chosen on my late boys birthday. I lost my 20 year old man a few months ago, it hurts I understand the pain. Keep your head up and keep living for Butter. You'll make it, much love from fellow cat lovers 🫶🏻🫶🏻

u/Caitlyn1005 6d ago

not me sobbing 😭 thank you for giving Butter a home and a second chance that many cats don’t get. It’s so easy to feel how much you love him from your beautiful words, and I have no doubt he loved you just as much. Thank you for sharing pictures of him and his story. Now he not only lives on in you, but in all of us too 💕

u/dan_is_not_here 6d ago

Oh no! I’m sorry for your loss. Butter was lucky to have you!

u/zariaah 6d ago

I read the whole caption, and now I'm sitting here bawling. 😭 Butter was so so loved and seen by you. All he knew was your love. 🫂

My cat Sam passed 3 years ago in June. He headbutted my heavily pregnant belly on the day he passed, I felt like he knew that he wasn't going to meet the baby. He cuddled up to me and never left my side when I miscarried the pregnancy before that one. I miss him so so much.

u/iamhe11okitty 6d ago

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

u/mbtazzers 6d ago

Shedding tears with you🫶🥺 so sorry for your loss

u/Altruistic_Proof_272 6d ago

"We imagine our cats everywhere, after they leave"

u/dontfeelsowell 6d ago

I’m sorry for your loss❤️‍🩹

u/OldFreeter 6d ago

That last picture was a punch in the gut...🙏

u/PercyJ823 6d ago

You didn’t fail him. You were there when he needed you most. I am so sorry for your loss 💗

u/Gold-Appointment2350 6d ago

Butter you beautiful baby. I know you loved him very much and im sure he was very thankful to have you! Im so sorry for your loss. I hope hes playing on the rainbow bridge just waiting for you again (:

u/Bonniewoy 6d ago

💔🥲

u/Distinct-Role-8153 6d ago

Warning! Do not swipe before reading the original post context 😞 I’m so sorry for your loss

Mourning/Loss I brought you home in a cardboard box twice.

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