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I had to have my cat put to sleep today. She was 20 (a great age) but it doesn't stop me from missing her like crazy. I do not remember an evening I have sat her without her on my lap purring away. Her bed has been in the same place for all those years and now there's an empty space. My daughter was at Junior school when we got her, now she is a married woman of 31 with two children. In the grand scheme of things not a terrible tragedy like some but I miss her Linda

Ofcourse you do, and you will for a long time. Love is love isnt it? Deanna XX

That is sad. You will miss her very much. I am very sorry. Joy

Linda.. This applies to all animals.. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... I know how you are feeling, I really do Much Love Mazzie x x x

Linda, I am sorry to hear this, that was a very good age, my cat is 12yrs, and his health hasn't been too good lately :( take care there

Linda She was yours, she was special and you loved her. So sorry. Daisy

Hi Know the feeling, we had to have our daughter cat put to sleep mid part of last year,he was 13, all our daughter wanted for her 3rd birthday was a ginger cat, hense pepsi joined the family. We miss him terribly. god bless sweetheart and remember the cuddles and purrs. Jan

thank you maz,that was really beautiful. lynda,ime sorry,you have lost your dear cat...i lost my beautiful dog,a few months back,and i miss her everyday,as animals give us "unconditional love" bryan.

linda am so very sorry.it is totally heartbreaking as they are part of the family and it's like a berevement.i know when our cat goes we will be devastated.but the thing that we will remember he was in a cats home when he was 2 and he is now coming up for ten and we gave him the best life he could have ever had.and that is what you have to remember.much love and hugsxxxxxx):

Know exactly how you feel - lost our dog over a year ago after 14 years - he is still missed - just think of all the happy memories.........

Linda, I am so sorry. I know how you feel. When my lovely dog died I felt I had lost a member of the family. Jean x.

Linda, I really feel for you, the loss of a pet is as bad as the loss of a human family member. Our first cat had to be put to sleep aged 4. We wrapped her in a cat print Hermes scarf and had her cremated, we have her little coffin stored safely. Our second cat also aged 4 had managed to get a damaged vertebrate that left him paralysed and incontinent so he was put to sleep and has a resting place under a forsythia and polyanthus flowers. Third cat lucky we hope, aged 7 and still going strong. Thoughts are with you. Louise

I am sorry to hear that Linda. One of my cats died a year ago aged 18 and I still miss her. Her sister is still on the go although she is a bit arthritic and missing most of her marbles! Jeanette x

linda..of course you must be sad,your cat was a part of your family!!...im sorry for your loss...i know how it feels i cried for days when my dog got put to sleep. love lori.x

Linda how sad. They become so much part of the family it's like losing a child or an elderly relative. Time will heal your saddness. Our darling siamese was 16 when she passed away in my husbands arms. That was 5 years ago , never could replace her. Hugs Debi

so sorry sending u hugs lou xxxxx

i had to put one of my rabbits to sleep, it was terrible i miss her! lots of love ali x

Thank you for all your lovely messages and memories. What a beautiful poem Mazzie. Had 'another' good cry. What a lovely lot you are. Linda xxxx

Linda I am so sorry to hear about your cat my dad lost both of his cats within 3 months of each other and he had them for 18 & 20 years he was like you heart broken, so after a couple of months he went out and got 2 kittens which now he thinks might of been a bad idea because the first 3 weeks was getting them down from the top of the trees they are really naughty cats, he adores them but he swears they laugh at him LOL. Debs.

Linda, thinking of you, know how you feel. Love, M.