r/cats 17h ago

Mourning/Loss saying goodbye…

I am absolutely devastated writing this. my baby girl jessie is being put down on thursday. i am distraught. she’s turning 16 next week and has been the most beautiful, supportive angel since i was 12. i picked her out of her litter when she was 8 weeks old and we have been best friends since.

i’ve struggled with my mental health growing up and she’s always been there right by my side during my manic and depressive episodes. she sleeps on my bed every night until recently when she got sick… she has a cancer lump and it’s huge. she can barely walk and she hides away all day and night now. she also rarely eats which is so out of character for her. i can tell she’s in immense pain.. i am trying not to lose it but i dont know how i will cope come thursday evening…

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u/hlvr25 17h ago

Omg. This pain is so immense and I have been there. I was totally gutted. You’re making her be able to rest easy. I know it doesn’t mean much to hear, but when you look back after some time, this is how it will feel and all you’ll have are the cherished memories of her life with you and the love you shared with less and less pain as time goes on.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Such a sweet baby. There are plenty of our beloved babies waiting for her across the 🌈 bridge.