Aww, Viola?. *Hugs* I remember when my cat died... I think I was five? She was old, and one day I was calling for her and she never came. I figured she might've been napping or something. I shrugged and got on with the morning. At dinner, our parents broke it to us that they took her to the vet because... she had digestion problems, I think? Whatever it was, she wouldn't have been able to live very long, and they put her to sleep. So then my little kid mind put the two pieces together and then I got really sad.

We're here for all the virtual hugs you need. Losing a pet can be hard. It's okay! We feel you. If you need anything, even to be left alone, we'll be happy to help. 

Oh, Viola. *hugs* I’m so sorry. I understand—I’ve lost a lot of pets over the years. That’s mostly due to being able to have lots of pets, which is a blessing. But it’s so, so hard. Last fall my dog died. She was fifteen or sixteen and she had cancer and bad arthritis. We had had her since I was three. It’s still weird to get up and feed my other dog and not fill her bowl too. She lived longer than the vet told us she would, though. She lived longer than any of us thought. And she died at home, at night, on her bed. By that point she couldn’t walk and if she had made it until the next morning we would have had to put her down, so really, as much as I wish she was still here, it was better that way. Her ashes are in a can now, in my parents room. I don’t know what we’re going to do with them. 

And I didn’t cry. I felt terrible—I still do. But I just didn’t. Maybe because I was expecting it. Maybe because since she had cancer and we knew she didn’t have long I had already been mourning her, a little.

That turned into a rant about me, sorry. All that to say—I understand. Pets aren’t just like family, they are a part of the family, and losing family members is devastating. But Admin is right. Eventually, the wound will begin to heal and you’ll be able to remember her and laugh. Something that helped me when my dog died was to remember that she had a very good life. And a long one, too. And I hated seeing her suffer—she was in so much pain at the end. And I’m not sure what you believe, but personally, I believe that I’ll see her again in heaven. Another thing that helps is to spend time with the remaining pet. They’re often mourning, too.

Whatever you need—virtual hugs, tissues, or a place to rant—we’re here.  

Oh Viola?, I am so very sorry. It's always the worst knowing that you'll never see your pet again, unless in dreams. But, I'm sure that your cat will be an angel and watch over you and make sure that you are safe. 

But, your cat wouldn't want you to stay sad all the time, and she wouldn't want you to forget about her, so long as you remember her in a happy way, she'll never die. 

I'm sorry. I hope your cat is at peace now, in the oblivion or in heaven or wherever she is. <heart>

<sends support>

Some of my cats had FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), and died. We still have one, a grumpy old one that's a year older than me, and she's less grumpy now that she's the only one... But, still, she's not the same as the other two. The other two (actually three, but the first one died like six years ago, so I don't remember him all that well), were the sweetest, most adorable cats ever.

For days after they died, (not the same day, obviously), I couldn't even cry. I just... choked up.

Remember, though, if you need to cry, just have a good sob. Seriously, there's no shame in it, and you'll feel way better.

*hugs* *feels awkward about it* *goes off to reread Warriors for the umpteenth time*

We've had two guinea pigs die (my dad is allergic to cats). For some reason if you don't watch the whole thing happen, it's just so... unreal, like they'll be back any moment. You have complete license to rant whatever you need here. 

Oh, that is so sad, Viola?.

:( 

I'm really sorry it happened. I would offer you lemonade, but I don't know if you're in the mood . . . . (ugh I am really bad at being sympathetic sorry!)

Maybe just remember that she's happier now? 

Oh, Viola, I'm so sorry.  I've never had a pet, so I don't understand how it is, but I hope you can feel all the virtual hugs I'm sending. I'm sure your cat was totally awesome, and if she knew how horrible you're feeling she'd want you to cheer up. Remember that everything happens for a reason, and that she lived a happy life, and maybe now that she died quickly, she wasn't in pain. Remember she's happy now. *lots and lots of hugs*

I am so, so sorry, Viola?! I haven't actually had any pets die, so I can't really say I know what you're going through, but I'm really sorry anyway and... I don't know what I'm saying here...

*hugs*

*hugs again* 

Yeah, that's really sad when a pet dies. I'm sorry. I've never really had the same experience, so I'm not really sure what it feels like. *hugs*

I had a hamster a couple years ago and he died of cancer. I was a sad, but not that  much because I wasn't really that attached to him. Then we buried him in our backyard. 

And like Admin said, you'll be able to look back at the good times together later. 

Viola, I'm really sorry. I hope you find a way to be okay, though it may take some time.

Oh, Viola. *hugs* It's so hard to lose a pet. I lost two cats and it felt so terrible and I totally get what you're going through. And know that you're not alone. We are here for you, whatever you need, whether you need to talk about it or not, or if you need more hugs or anything else, don't hesitate to ask. *hugs again* I'm praying for you.