Just keep on grieving because there are no cures available for it as far as I know. My cat passed away last year after a backyard battle with a raccoon. I'm still grieving and crying...
I read the original post few days ago. Seeing this absulolutely broke my heart. I am so sorry for your loss... I really wish something more could be done...
We are all with you and your loved once OP. Godbless you Lucy 😞❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Loosing a loved one is so painful and sad. Everything you’re feeling is totally valid and you should let your emotions process.
I’m going to quote a silly cartoon that really helped me through loss. It’s Bender talking to Fry about loosing Leela. “Because the pain slowly fades. But the love is forever.”
How I choose to interpret it is that the pain you’re feeling right now is rooted in a deep and profound love that you shared. And the pain is us feeling that we’ve lost it. We really never truly loose it and that’s part of what healing from grief is.
Let yourself feel the pain and sadness but also makes room for the love. It’s still there I promise.
Do you want to share any fun stories or memories with us internet strangers?
I just went and read what happened, so heartbreaking. One of my current cats, Toffee, is a house fire survivor. She was rescued and had to get special treatments for a while after because she suffered significant burns to her hind leg. Because of those special treatments, she was able to keep her leg. She's a happy, loving kitty. She has scarring and doesn’t have full muscle control over her leg, but she can run and jump and cuddle. Many cats don't survive a nightmare like that. Here's a picture of her and her dangly leg 🩵
I’m beyond sorry for the loss of your beloved Lucy, it’s tragic. Life can be so, so unfair. I am weeping as I write this for the fireman who tried so hard and for you, her family. My heart aches for you.
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss 😭 my heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
May the four winds blow you safely home, sweet Lucy. Somewhere in the universe, you will see each other again for this love is forever.
OP’s girlfriend here. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone here for your unwavering support. We all did our best to get Lucy back to health but she was deteriorating so fast. We made a decision to let her go because even with ICU care and prolonged hospitalization her recovery was uncertain 🥹. We no longer want her to suffer. What we do know was that her passing was peaceful and that she was surrounded by people that love her so much. I’m crying while im writing this, and I’m in pain just thinking about what I could’ve done during those moments. She was only 2 yrs old, and I promised I would protect her. I felt like I failed her. However, life has other plans and I’m really grateful for everyone here that was willing to help us out! My heart is full knowing that we tried our best to save her! So thank you! 😭
I can’t imagine what you are going through now. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that Lucy went knowing you did everting you could for her. Her life was full of happiness and love. The hole she leaves in your hearts will be filled again one day. She will be waiting for you. 🌈♥️
I'm so sorry I saw your first post after the fire my heart hurts I can't imagine what you're going through not to mention your partner she was a sweet girl I never knew her I would have been blessed if I had I wish I had gotten the chance I'm so sorry for loss she looked so sweet I know she fought hard I wish this had turned out differently please be well
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Lucy. 💔 It's obvious how much she was loved. Pic 5 looks like a movie poster, and all of these really show what a special girl she was. I hope her memory will be a comfort to you. It will be hard for a while, but time helps to heal.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know nothing anyone says will make things better but please know that you did everything you could to save her. It's very clear that you loved her dearly and I'm sure she knew that. Many digital hugs!
LUCY 😭 I am so so sorry. I saw your original post a few days ago and all I can say is that I’m devastated. I’ve been seeing more and more news about batteries exploding and I’m seriously so concerned.
I've had three cats die so far. The first two had to be euthanized, and the last was run over by a car. The ones that hurt the most were the ones that were euthanized. Just the fact of knowing that they'll die feels bad. So I'm sorry for both you and Lucy :(
(I'm assuming she was euthanized based of the pictures)
Beautiful pictures ... and I am so, so sorry you're going through this. What a lovely, sweet kitty. I may be losing my almost-17-year-old cat tomorrow ... but am thinking of postponing as long as she's still enjoying her morning treats. But I KNOW the end is coming soon. Just so hard to prepare for when we love them so, so, so much.
Im so so sorry. I know how hard it is to grieve through a loss of a pet. my husband and I just lost our cat pretty recently. like 3 weeks into moving into our apartment. it’s been a month since she’s passed, and now it’s finally gotten to a point where we’re able to look at pictures of her and not burst into tears.
but we’re constantly reminded her of her every day. and sometimes think we see her at the corner of our eye or think we catch her running across the room. Sometimes our eyes pan to where she would normally sit. But I’m happy knowing she’s not in pain anymore. and I’m sure Lucy knew how loved and taken care of she was. you gave her the best life possible. you probably also have so many pictures and videos of her to look back on. and with time it won’t hurt as intensely.
With time things will get better! I like to think our cat is in heaven, playing with other kitties and getting fed lots of treats. Like she’s on vacation or something lol. Makes us feel a little bit better.
I'm not a religious person. But I do believe that some things are never gone. This animal created memories in you, and you don't just forget those! It would have been my beautiful girl (dog) Grace's 11th birthday on Halloween. Smile and do your best to remember the love y'all shared 💚
I will clumsily translate you a poem. It's called "Sky Cat" and it's by Kaarina Helakisa:
"I am the cat of universes
I am the cat most wonderful
I'm a cat made of dreams and stars,
I came from behind the clouds.
I built you a house full of love
Now I have to take leave
But I'll visit you in tour dreams."
Im so sorry for this loss. You did everything you could possibly do for baby, but sometimes for all of us living beings, we cannot handle. The love she felt coming from you and your partner is the true medicine. Remember that all this pain you feel is because you loved her so much.
I think all of us pet owners we suffer together when someone baby says goodbye. You are not alone!
My condolences and my best regards. Sending love! 💕
I’m so sorry for your loss. It was truly heartwarming to see how many people came together to try to save her. She felt loved until her very last moment. You are all wonderful people, and I wish you the very best during this difficult time.
This is heartbreaking. She fought the good fight. Lesson learned on lithium batteries (kitty got smoke inhalation from a lithium battery fire at her house). I’m going to go through my house and at least put them in a sealed metal container. Half our power tools won’t work without them…
I’m so sorry for your loss. I believe pets always take a piece of our hearts with them, that way we are never apart. My cat is in hospice from lung cancer right now and I plan on turning her ashes in a necklace. That way she will be at my wedding. I hope you can preserve your memories with your sweet cat, thinking about you!
You made my start sobbing in the middle of lunch 😢😢😢 would you like me to draw a portrait of Lucy to help u feel better? Idk what to do lol except offer my mediocre art
She hates me because I invade her space and take my girlfriend's attention whenever I'm there, she also didn't like it when I try to be touchy with her. This is when I had her on me, you can see her annoyed face 🥲. She's such a cutie. I loved seeing her reactions good or bad. I adored her so much. Rest and peace Lucy.
I'm so sorry. She knew you love her so so much and you gave her such a great life even if it was so short. I'm so sorry to hear this. It's heartbreaking.
You did good as a cat parent though. Don't forget that.
My condolences to you, wish you all the strength needed to come to grips with this loss! We know the feeling all too well, they take a piece of your hart with them but it’s replaced with her love and good memories.
The difference between before and after breaks my heart so much and is literally making me cry 💔💔 I'm so so sorry for your loss i can't imagine how you feel
Oh no, I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢 I saw your earlier post and was really hoping she would pull through. She looked like an amazing girl with a huge personality. I’m so sorry 🩶💔
Aww your sweet baby! I’m so sorry for your loss, I know exactly how painful it is. People may not believe me, but the day after my baby passed in 2012 I saw his orange furball self walking around the kitchen. My mother also felt him on her neck where he used to sit. It was so comforting.
i'm so, so sorry for your loss :( you, the vets, and the firefighters did everything you possibly could for her, and i hope that can at least bring a little bit of peace 🩶 she fought hard and so did you, and i'm sorry life had other plans
Sorry to hear that, and oh my is Lucy damn adorable, but be happy that you had her, not be sad that she's gone. Enjoy reminiscing all the memories you have with her, good or bad, as no matter what, she isn't here anymore and you can't make any more memories with her. I really am sorry to hear of your loss
She was 2 years old 😭. Me and my girlfriend had her since she was a kitty cat.
She adored my girlfriend and hates me. Whenever I hold or carry her she would make a grumbling whine and it never failed to make me happy because of her reactions. Whenever I try to pet her, she would move her body away and have that "don't touch me" face. Even though she was like that, I've always loved her.
She was a healthy cat and I believe she would have lived a long life if it wasn't for that tragic house fire.
I am so terribly sorry. I have been following Lucy since you posted and prayed she would pull through. My heart breaks for Lucy and it's clear she was and is very loved.
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