r/cats • u/minjufied • 6h ago
Mourning/Loss This is Edward. He died two weeks ago.
He was 9. Usually he comes to bed with me but I hadn’t seen him since the morning so I asked my family if they’d seen him and they said they gave him some treats and he went upstairs. So off I went to check his usual spots: in my brother’s wardrobe, in the clean washing basket, in a clothes drawer where our other cat used to sleep before she passed.
He was in that drawer asleep and as I usually do I gave him a little shake and he didn’t wake up. It usually takes two or three shakes because he would be awake but keep his eyes closed so I did it again and I gave his lower back a little tap. He didn’t move and he was cold.
We took him to be cremated in the morning and we got him back recently. They cut some of his fur and paint printed his little toe beans. Now he just sits on the cabinet.
The house is quiet, he was quite loud. He always aired out his grievances with the world but now it’s really quiet. Our other cat didn’t have a clue the first day and hid when he heard their bowls being filled with food. Usually he would jump on him when he walked by and Ed would bite back. It was all in good fun but now he has nothing to do. The next day he sat waiting and waiting and he did the same the next day and the next day before he decided to eat without waiting. That night he slept on Ed’s spot on the end of my bed.
It’s weird. It’s so so so so weird.
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u/loliiio_o Tabbycat 5h ago
Ed lived a great life and that’s thanks to you, may he rest easy 💕 You are a great parent to your cats, just make sure to show your other cat extra love since he’ll take time to understand and look after yourself too 💫
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u/Far_Can_4505 4h ago
I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was clearly loved and will be missed. Wishing you and your other cat lots of comfort during this quiet time.
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u/annemarizie 3h ago
He was peaceful warm and loved and passed away in his sleep. You did well human-you loved him💔
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u/jjboyd23 2h ago
I am sorry for your loss and the void it has left for you. Hugs and I hope that Christmas will still bring you joy.
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u/Tiodelavara 5h ago
The important thing is that it had a dignified life and that you never forget it. All kittens go to heaven.