First remus and then tonks grew wings

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

While I was away at a hospital getting treatment in December, our cat, Remus, had to be put to sleep be he unexpectedly was full of cancer. He had a clean bill or health in October, so whatever the cancer what it was quick in overcoming him. Remus was more my husband's cat than mine, but when I was home alone, he would join up with Tonks and become part of my therapy.

This Tuesday, I woke up to what sounded like a baby crying. It was my cat and she was panting like a dog and had peed on the bed. I rushed her to the emergency vet, where all their tests looked normal and after being in an oxygen cage for just a little while her panting had stopped. They wanted to keep her under observation and said I could pick her up later. I went home and rearranged my schedule so I'd be available to pick her up. But just a little while after that, I got the call that Tonks has passed away.

I still can't believe it's real. She stuck with my all day long and slept with me at night. I can't sleep without her and I wasn't sleeping well before she died. I keep thinking I hear her meowing. I don't usually grieve, I usually stuff and block, but I have allowed myself some grief, but it is really hard. I nearly went into crisis mode when I found out she died.

 

[Sweetleaf]

I'm so sorry ;__; your poor kitties.

I know nothing I say can take away your grief, but I know what it's like to unexpectedly lose pets, and it's always so sad, especially when you were really close with them. Even when it's something that's been expected for a long time (like it was with my dog), it's really sad.

I still actually mistake things for that dog sometimes, like pillows on the couch :( but that sort of stuff, like thinking you hear meows, or thinking a shadow or lump of stuff or something is your pet - it will fade with time, even though I think we always miss our old pets in some way.

I'm glad those cats got to have a nice owner and nice home. I'm sure you gave them a good life. Sorry for your loss :(

 

[bellbird]

I know nothing I say can take away your grief, but I know what it's like to unexpectedly lose pets, and it's always so sad, especially when you were really close with them.

Oh @JEKBreatheandBelieve I'm so sorry for your losses. I second @Sweetleaf . It is just awful.
As a Harry Potter fan myself, I must say I love their names. So precious. It sounds like you were a very caring owner, I hope you can find some small peace knowing that Remus and Tonks lived a good life.

 

[Angelwings]

While I was away at a hospital getting treatment in December, our cat, Remus, had to be pu...

@JEKBreatheandBelieve I cried reading your post (and btw I never cry). It is so hard to lose a loved and cherished friend and cats are certainly loved and cherished to many people. Allow yourself to grieve for sure! It's hard. The pain never goes away but it gets easier to deal with it. Get lots of hugs. I offer them if you're willing to accept.

 

[Fadeaway]

Oh sweetie, that is awful. I am sure your grief must feel overwhelming. Don't forget to practice self care during this time. Wr are here, as an ear or for ideas to help with the grief process.

 

[ladee]

I am so sorry. I had to have my precious Diva cat put down two years ago, she was 24 yrs old. I miss her still, just as I do all my pets I have had thru my life. They leave their paw prints on our hearts... and that is a forever thing...

Do not delay getting another furbaby... you are a loving and caring mom... and your two sweet angels left room for furbabies that need a loving home... we always miss them... no other cats will be like them.. and my heart breaks for you.. I do understand. but when you are ready, bring new babies into the home... they need you. And you need them. Sending tender hugs of understanding.

 

[Sweetleaf]

she was 24 yrs old.

I am sorry for your loss but, that is an impressive age for a cat to reach! You must have taken really good care of her.

 

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

Thank you all for your very kind and supportive responses. My family and I miss out kitties terribly, but we have been out looking at kittens twice. We haven't found the right ones yet though so we'll keep searching through "kitten season".

@bellbird , if we get orange kittens we are thinking of George and Ginny as names!

 

[bellbird]

if we get orange kittens we are thinking of George and Ginny as names

So precious!! Keep us posted :)