# Goodbye, sweet kitty **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 24, 2014, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371 "2014-08-24T13:53:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/1 "2014-08-24T13:53:39Z")
This morning, one of our cats, who has had heart problems for much of his life, suddenly had heart failure. So we had to take him to the vet and have him put to sleep. My dear sweet cat, I’ll miss your cute little pink nose. I’ll miss that adorable little squeaking noise you’d sometimes make. I miss your purring. I miss those times when you’d sometimes sit in my lap. I miss you like crazy. Our whole family misses you. I’m sure our other cat even misses you. You may be gone, but you’ll never be gone inside our hearts. I love you so much, and always will. ---
**Author:** ![half-elf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@half-elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/half-elf)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/2 "2014-08-24T15:14:21Z")
Oh I’m so so sorry! Your other kitty will definitely be aware he’s gone and will be searching for him so please be extra loving towards him/her. Perhaps you will consider getting a new cat sometime in the future for the cat’s as much as your own sake . Any photos or stories you’d like to share? {{{ EmilyG & cat}}}\* \*{} translates to: hugs from me, trill of affection from my female cat and paw of concern from my male cat. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/3 "2014-08-24T15:28:55Z")
I’m a dog person, but losing any pet just sucks! I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/4 "2014-08-24T15:30:23Z")
Thanks, guys. **half-elf** , [here’s a picture](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/muzition/banies/manny_zps44123a9c.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/5 "2014-08-24T15:34:05Z")
Sorry for your loss, E. ---
**Author:** ![Amberlei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e56c9b/32.png) [@Amberlei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amberlei)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/6 "2014-08-24T18:56:50Z")
I’m so sorry about your kitty. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/7 "2014-08-24T20:40:36Z")
Oh Emily, I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/8 "2014-08-24T20:58:53Z")
I’m sorry. ☹ Sucks losing a family member, always. He was very handsome, i have a soft spot for gray/white cats. ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/9 "2014-08-24T21:59:11Z")
He never made it to the vet’s office, and in fact resisted with his last bit of strength being put in the carrier. He obviously wanted to die at home. His dog also got between me and the carrier. She wasn’t going to let him leave. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/10 "2014-08-24T22:40:01Z")
Best wishes to you EmilyG. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/11 "2014-08-24T23:19:36Z")
So very sorry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/12 "2014-08-24T23:27:04Z")
EmilyG, family, and other cat, I am so sorry. Losing a pet can be like losing a human family member. I’ll give my Nathan(dog), and Atilla(cat) extra scritches. Cherish the good memories. ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/13 "2014-08-24T23:30:09Z")
I’m so sorry, EmilyG. Losing a pet is awful. Give your other kitty lots of attention. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/14 "2014-08-24T23:48:59Z")
Thanks, all. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/15 "2014-08-25T00:15:16Z")
So sorry, **EmilyG**. Mrrrt. :: gentle purr :: ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/16 "2014-08-25T00:31:13Z")
Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/17 "2014-08-25T01:40:48Z")
I’m so sorry, Emily. Pets are family members (and often the best family members, leaving all the insane bullshit to the other humans in our lives) and it always leaves such a hole in your heart when they go. ---
**Author:** ![mage-girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cc9497/32.png) [@mage-girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mage-girl)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/18 "2014-08-25T03:41:13Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. ☹ Be glad you were there to give your kitty the happiest life possible. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/19 "2014-08-25T13:47:08Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371/20 "2014-08-25T14:23:41Z")
{{hugs}} I know what you are going through. Oh, I know it well. My condolences. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-sweet-kitty/696371.md?page=2)