# I just found my cat dead **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 31, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921 "2012-07-31T03:13:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Orionizer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/orionizer/32/4442_2.png) [@Orionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orionizer)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/21 "2012-07-31T12:28:44Z")
So sorry to hear this… ☹ My dogs are getting older, too. It’s something I’ve begun to think about recently. I still don’t know how I’ll handle it, but I’ll be dead inside for a while. ---
**Author:** ![kittenblue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/22 "2012-07-31T12:32:15Z")
So sorry to hear this news. I lost my Chloe earlier this year, at about the same age, and with just a little more fuss than you had. My Cleo faded away like your Kitsy a few years back. I’m down to two cats now (and technically they are NOT MINE and someone will be TAKING them back soon) but I have the same misgivings about getting another pet, especially if I’m living alone. The loss thing doesn’t bother me so much, but rather my family having to find a place for what might be a very elderly cat when I go. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/23 "2012-07-31T18:24:19Z")
Sorry to hear about your old kitty, **Boyo Jim**. We have a 16 year old and a 12 year old cat - I haven’t lost a pet before, and I’m sure not looking forward to losing these tiny monsters (well, some days, when they pee on the floor for no reason…). ---
**Author:** ![billfish678](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/24 "2012-07-31T18:32:08Z")
Just to lighten the mood of all us sad kitty lovers. In honor of both Ms Jenkins. Link safe for work [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_S3eaY6lv0) ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/25 "2012-07-31T18:50:05Z")
Wow, that’s a good long time you had together. Then she slipped out quietly when you weren’t looking, just like a damn cat. Here’s hoping that your pain eases soon (and that maybe your pet-owning career will go on when the time is right). ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/26 "2012-07-31T19:03:28Z")
> [@Boyo\_Jim](#): > > Anyway, I am done with pets. I’ll give it 6 months before you’re adopted. 🙂 Seriously, though, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/27 "2012-07-31T19:12:55Z")
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. {{{hugs}}} ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/28 "2012-07-31T19:20:18Z")
So sorry to hear it Jim. I hope your good memories overcome the pain quickly. As for another cat - just keep an open mind, you will be contacted. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/29 "2012-07-31T19:21:04Z")
Sorry about your cat, **Boyo Jim**. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/30 "2012-07-31T19:54:42Z")
I am sorry to hear your news! The loss of a beloved pet is a deep sadness. Sending supporting thoughts your way. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/31 "2012-07-31T20:12:07Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Wow, that’s a good long time you had together. … I realized this morning that I’ve lived with this cat longer than with any other individual, including my parents. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921/32 "2012-07-31T20:39:22Z")
> [@Boyo\_Jim](#): > > I realized this morning that I’ve lived with this cat longer than with any other individual, including my parents. Wow. That’s huge. Extra hugs. {{{{Boyo Jim}}}} [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-my-cat-dead/629921.md?page=1)