My nine-year-old Tri color cat died yesterday morning at around ten o'clock. Her name was Little Bit, because she was a "little bit of every color." I've had pets die before, but never one that I'd had for nine years. The funny thing is, she was perfectly fine that morning. She ate her breakfast just like she always does and then went into my bedroom, and I came in to get dressed and reached over to pet her . . .

Anyway, I miss her terribly, and I don't know how I'm going to get on without her. I still have six other cats, but none of them can possibly replace her.

If anyone else has lost one of their pets, Id love to hear what helped you get over it. I think it would help me get through this horrible time. Thanks.

2 years ago, we had to put our 15 1/2 year old cat, Jessie, down due to congestive heart failure. It was sad, and, like you said, no cat could replace her. But, your cat still watches over you and she'd want you to be happy. Do it for her. You'll never forget her, and she knows that. And remember-she is always beside you at night and everywhere you go. Good luck!
P.S> Love her name-very creative. My cat's name is Prince Joshenheimer!>^..^<

I understand your pain since I lost my 16 1/2 year old cat that i called midnight on Janurary 20th 2007. losing a pet is hard but you always have memories. For me it was even harder to lose midnight because I cant have children so I have to love all my pets as children. Its going to take time to heal from your lose but you can always remember the happy times you shared. I hope you know that your not alone. miss kitty

sorry to hear your lost..Time... it just takes time...
i just lost my baby of 10 1/2 yrs this thanksgiving day....he's name was somky bear.cause he would hug you..and he was grey...
i had know idea he was dieing of old age. i woke up thanksgiving day to him laying down on my floor in my bedrom, a place were he never sleeped.. it hurts me very bad right now just writeing this to you. but it does get easier...just remember all the happiness and laughter little bit gave you..god bless you.

It's a hard thing to deal with. 2 years ago, my 8 year old cat Esther died of kidney failure.

It helped me to talk about it to family and friends and to hug my other kitty and talk to her about it.

I don't want to come across as someone who's trying to push her views or anything, but it helped me a lot to think of Esther in Heaven, being able to play and have fun, playing with other pets who passed away when I was a kid. It helped to think of her going on somewhere.

It does take time. Eventually, it's more about remembering the good times then hurting because she's not there now. But even now, sometimes when I think about Esther, I get teary.

Take it easy on yourself, and remember, not everyone will understand what you're going through. People don't always understand how a cat can somehow become part of your family and have a piece of your heart.

I didn't lose a cat but i lost 2 dogs we ahd to put them down they both had cancer but they will always have a special place in my herat i have pictures of them all around my house to remind me of all the good times i had with them even now i cry and miss them but as a little boy said pets don't live as long as humans because humans need to learn to love and pets already now how may all the animals rest in peace and it will be okay

I know how it is I have lost a couple of dogs and some cats. 1 was my FIRST cat of my own. I still am sad and it was at least 1 1/2 years ago. Her name was Princess.

I am sorry for all your losses, I also know what it is like to lose a pet you love.

There is no "formula" to help you get over the loss of a pet. You just have to grieve and cry your tears and try to remember the good time and all the love you shared with your pet.

There are some poems I have put up in the
"In Memory Of" thread in honor of my 2 cats that died. I post additional ones on occasion.
I hope they help you feel better.

>^..^<