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i lost one of my best friends (cw: pet death, grief)
eden87
Posts: 3 Newbie
last wednesday i very suddenly had to have one of my cats put down. her name was orion and she was only 7 years old.
my heart is completely broken. she was one of my best friends. i can't believe she's gone, and so suddenly. i thought i'd get to have another 10 years with her at least. i hate that she was probably suffering for who knows how long and we didn't realise until it was too late.
she was so sweet and warm and cuddly. i'll miss having her asleep on my lap while i play video games. orion was so affectionate and our other cat isn't, and it's difficult having to adjust to that. it's difficult having to adjust to her absence in general. the house feels empty without her.
after we went to the vet and she was euthanised, whenever i went to pet her i kept expecting her to move or make a noise but she just never did. i wish i'd been able to get more time with her when we were at the vet before she was euthanised but i was in so much distress i couldn't communicate or think properly. the image of her struggling and her body on the vet's table will be burned into my mind forever. i just hope she knows we were there with her at the end and that we love her.
my sweet baby girl 🖤🖤🖤🐈⬛
my heart is completely broken. she was one of my best friends. i can't believe she's gone, and so suddenly. i thought i'd get to have another 10 years with her at least. i hate that she was probably suffering for who knows how long and we didn't realise until it was too late.
she was so sweet and warm and cuddly. i'll miss having her asleep on my lap while i play video games. orion was so affectionate and our other cat isn't, and it's difficult having to adjust to that. it's difficult having to adjust to her absence in general. the house feels empty without her.
after we went to the vet and she was euthanised, whenever i went to pet her i kept expecting her to move or make a noise but she just never did. i wish i'd been able to get more time with her when we were at the vet before she was euthanised but i was in so much distress i couldn't communicate or think properly. the image of her struggling and her body on the vet's table will be burned into my mind forever. i just hope she knows we were there with her at the end and that we love her.
my sweet baby girl 🖤🖤🖤🐈⬛
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I'm truly sorry to hear about orion, it sounds like you really loved her, and it must be so painful dealing with that grief now. It's perfectly valid to feel anything you may be feeling, as losing a pet can be really hard to go through, especially if you were attached to her. I'm here if you want to talk at all. Sending hugs (if comfortable)
I think the idea of getting a print of her paws is a lovely way to hold onto a part of her, something that carries her presence and the love you shared.
Please be kind to yourself as you grieve and we are here for you. I truly believe Orion felt your care, right to the very end. She knew you were there with her and that deep bond you shared doesn’t vanish.
Be gentle with yourself Eden and we'll be here for you as you go through this. When you feel ready or comfortable to, we'll be here if you want to share your favourite memories with her. She looks like a really special girl, and I hope she rests easy now.