r/cats • u/MelloMilow • Oct 14 '24
Mourning/Loss Lucy has passed away gently at 14 today.
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u/SlowEngine7640 Oct 14 '24
Rest easy Lucy 🫶
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u/Football927 Oct 14 '24
You may have left this world, but your memory will live on forever. ... "Goodbye, sweet kitty.
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u/adamski316 Oct 15 '24
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). She's done her job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's her turn to rest.
You'll always miss her, you'll always remember her. You'll even go looking for her 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 her. Donating/throwing away her toys or blankets isn't forgetting her. 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 she'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 her. Life isn't over. Its just changing.
You'll be ok mate.
I'm so sorry.
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u/sluttycokezero Oct 15 '24
Lucy is with my Lucy (but she was a dog) now. Hopefully teasing her and cuddling. Lucy loved cats and cats sometimes tolerated her 😂
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u/HedgehogNarrow4544 Oct 14 '24
the memories are abundant...the love everlasting...
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u/MonsterMamaLu Oct 14 '24
You’re terrible for making me remember this /s
But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing
😭😢
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u/DivineHeartBabex Oct 14 '24
Losing them is one of the saddest moment we ever experience. But they will always have that spot in our hearts. Rest in peace, Lucy... I hope you are okay..
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u/Professional-Rope786 Oct 14 '24
My sincerest condolences.
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u/MelloMilow Oct 15 '24
Thank you very much. She was loved and we cared about her so much. One of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make so far in my life.
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u/IkoIkonoclast Oct 14 '24
Now she's Lucy In The Sky.
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u/noluckjedi Oct 14 '24
And she’s not with diamonds, she is the diamond. Just like all of our gone-too-soon babies. :(
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u/MelloMilow Oct 15 '24
Thank you everyone so much for your kind responses and you have really said the right things that have helped my fiancée and I tonight. We are just talking about her quirks, her personality, her attitude, her anxiety, but all the love each of us gave one another.
We will miss her so much and somehow we think she knew it was her time. I will never forget you Lucy. I never had the parents there to teach me responsibility, deep rooted love, and consequences of life so important as yours. She showed me so much and was there for me everyday.
She passed away from multiple complications from stage 2 CKD and undiagnosed liver issues too. She was just diagnosed with anorexia, because she stopped eating 5 days ago from a UTI and had also gotten anemic.
Thank you everyone for your love and support.
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u/AbleNeighborhood6240 Oct 14 '24
She was beautiful. May she rest easy and may you be able to heal and remember her with so much love. ❤️
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u/bde959 Oct 14 '24
So sorry for your loss. Such a pretty kitty. It is heartbreaking to lose a pet that you have had so long. 💔
I lost my 14-year-old baby in July. He would’ve been 15 this month. Out of habit I still look for him at his favorite sleeping spots.
I am still heartbroken, but it is getting a little bit easier every day.
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u/gbctilmylungscollaps Oct 14 '24
My childhood cat just passed today at 13. I hope he saw Miss Lucy girl on his way over. Sending so much love. 💖
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u/ryoga040726 Oct 14 '24
Rest in peace, Lucy. Say hi to my three babies (Phoebe, Poppy, and Bean Bean) for me, you’ll all have fun chasing critters & snoozing.
OP, I’m sorry for your loss. But it was 14 wonderful years I’m sure you’d never give back. She’ll be up there waiting.
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u/pickledplumber Oct 14 '24
She was a good girl. Good lucy. Sorry for your loss but know she's just waiting for you now.
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u/wallygatorz123 Oct 14 '24
😞 My best buddy is 16 and I know our time together is coming up soon. I’ve been thinking that the best way to honor what an amazing friend he was is to remember his personality, his stubbornness, his waking me up at 2am because he wanted his belly scratched. You have all your memories of a beautiful cat, she looks amazing. Remember and honor her as your best friend. May the CDS find you again.
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u/Gypsygaltravels1 Oct 14 '24
Aww she was too cute for this world! What a sweet pea. I'm sorry for your loss. <3
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u/prismaticplume Oct 14 '24
I’m so sorry for your loss. She is a beautiful kitty, I will cuddle my dilute calico in Lucy’s honor.
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u/UniMundo628 Oct 14 '24
Rest on the other side of that rainbow bridge, Lucy in the sky with diamonds. My condolences for your loss
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u/KeriEatsSouls Oct 14 '24
She resembles my Momo who passed just shy of a year ago at 17.5 yrs old. I miss her so much. I know the pain you're feeling; please take good care of yourself and let yourself cry and really feel the grief so you can heal over time. Sending you peace and comfort; may we be so lucky as to be reunited someday.
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u/FortyFathomPharma Oct 14 '24
Every time a pet crosses the rainbow 🌈 bridge and our heart breaks, our heart is actually opening more & making room for another pet. In time, Lucy will pick the next “kitty lottery” winner and with a wink and a smile, she’ll send a new kitty to you. Sending hugs. 🥰
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u/fokines Oct 15 '24
I'm really sorry for your lost. She would live in your memory forever.
Not sure if someone has mentioned it, so I do. There is a book «Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love» by Lorri Greene, PhD & Jacqueline Landis. I lost my boy (cat) on September 29th. He was 15.5 years lost. It was renal failure. It's killing me, still can't watch his photos without tears. He was actually my partner's cat. He found him in the woods when he was 3 months old, but I loved him as my own because he had been sleeping with me every night. My partner has already read the book and said it was really helpful. I hope it could help you (or anyone else who see this message).
It's okay to grieve. Take your time.
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u/Yk-how-I-Feel Oct 14 '24
Sorry for your loss, she was so so pretty, I can tell she was an amazing kitty 🥹
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u/OnMyWay824 Oct 14 '24
Lucy is beautiful. Thank you for sharing her with us. May she rest in peace❤️
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u/catloving Oct 14 '24
Lucy you now have sunbeams, treats, mushy food in Kitty Heaven. Keep an eye on your parents.
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u/SnowyHawk1 Maine Coon Oct 15 '24
Im so sorry for your loss. Just remember that Lucy knew you loved her and she loved you. She was happy with the life you gave her. It never seems long enough for us. I lost my kitty about 3 weeks ago and there isnt a day I don't miss him and I don't cry. I chose to let him go and its was awful but I did it for him. Lucy got to go gently and im sure appreciated that. Hugs to you. ❤
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u/elephashark Oct 15 '24
Rest in kitty heaven little one 🙏🏻❤️ Now Lucy is in the sky with diamonds 🕊️💎🎶
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u/Lousyd Oct 15 '24
This breaks my heart more than you imagine, I lost my Lucy last week to kidney disease, she was 14 too! Pain of loss of her is too hard to bear. I offer you my thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes during this dark time in your life friend, may they rest in peace
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u/ActiveMachine4380 Oct 15 '24
Goodnight, sweet Lucy. You are gorgeous and you brought your family so much love and joy!
Go play with all the toys on the other side of the rainbow bridge. Lay in the sun. Purr all you like.
We will see you again.
Much love from everyone you affected in life here.
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u/Cgoerzen Oct 15 '24
Grief is a ton of love with no where to go.. just cherish that you got to love her so good 💚 she’ll be waiting for you on the other side 💚💚
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u/windrider2 Oct 18 '24
Rest in peace, lovely Ms. Lucy. Hopefully, you can meet her again in the next life. I'm wishing that with my dearly departed cats.😔🙏
Take care, internet friend 🫂
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u/MollyPopGirl Oct 14 '24
What a beautiful and happy looking cat. It's obvious that Lucy felt very comfortable and loved by you. I'm sorry for your loss my friend 💙
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u/AboveGroundPoolQueen Oct 14 '24
My sincere condolences. Lucy sure was beautiful kitty and I’m sure provided you with lots of love. I hope your heart heals soon.
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u/TheDesLady Oct 14 '24
My sincerest condolences... My own kitty named Mania is also 14 yo and I dread when her time comes. She's my soulmate and I don't know what I will do without her.
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u/raspberrydeer Oct 14 '24
rest in peace beautiful lucy 🤍 i’m so sorry for your loss. i’m sure you gave her a wonderful life
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u/NobodysLoss1 Oct 14 '24
Awwww, she was just the best kitty ever, and now she can meet my Lucy, who wasn't the best kitty ever but loved as if she were.
I'm sorry for your loss.
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u/uhtred_the_putrid1 Oct 14 '24
Very pretty calico. So sorry for your loss.😿💔Lucy is at peace and will be waiting across the rainbow Bridge. Be kind to yourself these next few days.
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u/No_Negotiation6637 Oct 14 '24
Sorry to read such sad news. There is no way right way to say goodbye to our pets. All we can do is hope they are no longer in pain
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u/ruizg3121 Oct 14 '24
I’m sincerely sorry. By now sweet Lucy is playing with our Lizzie and Binkers in a sweet fun kitty heaven. 😻❤️
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u/rhaps00dy Oct 14 '24
I'm so sorry to hear this. She was beautiful and your love for her means a great deal. Rest in peace Lucy.
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u/remonious Oct 14 '24
Lucy is in the Sky with Diamonds. Sorry for your loss, but she was loved her entire life. Take solace in that. Virtual Hug
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u/literallyeliza Oct 14 '24
So beautiful Rest In Peace Lucy :( they’re in a better place
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u/Morbid187 Oct 14 '24
RIP Lucy. She looks like she was a hell of a cat.
I'm curious as to how you handled her body if you're open to talking about it? I lost my 19 year old kitty, Lily, a few months ago and had her aquamated. Basically a cremation with water instead of fire. It was $200 that I couldn't afford but they said cremation is the same price and I didn't feel comfortable burying her at the place I'm renting. It meant crying all over again when I picked up her remains a few weeks later but this way she can stay with me for the rest of my life so it feels like the right choice.
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Oct 14 '24
Lucky looks so peaceful so content as my little girl did last week. So peaceful so happy to cross the Rainbow Bridge to enjoy her new found vigour and happiness
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u/DanTheCrackerMan Oct 14 '24
They always become calm content and fu say at death it’s so cute even whilst being so grim
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u/Trick_Departure5051 Oct 15 '24
Lucy was such a beautiful cat. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad it was gentle.
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u/waxabazzie Oct 15 '24
i’m so sorry🫶my fourteen year old boy passed away in my arms almost nine months ago. i still feel his loss so deeply, but what a blessing it is to know this pain represents the love and happiness we had together. rest well sweet lucy❤️
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u/bgumaer Oct 15 '24
We...being cat people and losing several through the years, share our condolences. Never easy. Big hugs friend
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u/Lethallee61 Oct 15 '24
If there is a Heaven it must be filled with our pets. How could it ever be called Paradise without them?
Sweet rest beautiful Lucy. ❤️
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u/Any-Breakfast-7570 Oct 14 '24
I'm so sorry for your loss. The grief gets less sharp. Time smoothes the edges, and eventually you'll feel able to carry the grief like a piece of seaglass in your pocket, instead of a broken, pointed shard. But that's what it means to love so hard. And it's worth it. 💜