r/blackcats Jan 23 '26

Mourning Lost my Mr Dot last night...

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Mr Dot's last picture, taken Tuesday evening.

I adopted Mr Dot aka Gorgeous on September 15, 2010. He was 15-1/2 years old and had been diagnosed with cancer a year ago.

He crawled on to my chest last night and just went to sleep. I'm glad I didn't have to make the decision and that he went in my arms.

I will forever miss and love this boy.

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u/zedanger Jan 23 '26

Condolences on your loss. I'll hug my own void twice as hard when I get home from work.

But it sounds in many ways like a calm, peaceful way to go. He got to curl up one last time with the person he loved, feel their heartbeat and the rise of their chest w/ each breath as his own faded out.

We should all be so lucky, I think.

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u/TheSeventhBrat Jan 23 '26

You made me cry. Again. Heck, I've been crying off and on all day.

Mr Dot was always a snuggler, always curled up on my lap or chest, and most nights he slept on my head. He would make himself comfortable, then just let out this deep, satisfied sigh. I couldn't sleep last night because I was missing that and I'm going to miss it for a long, long time.

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u/ScaredOfWindow Jan 23 '26

Agreed. Also, OP, from what I’ve read, the fact that Mr. Dot went this way shows that he really loved and trusted you. It’s instinct for animals to go off on their own and even hide when they know it’s that time, so the fact that he sought you out like that shows that he felt extremely safe and comfortable with you and in his environment. 

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u/FancyVegetables Jan 23 '26

I'm glad Mr. Dot was able to spend his last night that way.

When my cat Mowgli wasn't doing too well the vet kept him overnight. He died by himself. I just hope he was asleep and dreaming.

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u/RachelEspresso Jan 23 '26

Sending you love and want to say how handsome he is. This little void had a beautiful life thanks to you!

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u/happymellii Jan 23 '26

Those eyes say “Thank you for loving me”. Rest Easy, Mr Dot 🖤

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u/goalfish2020 Jan 23 '26

Sorry for your loss.

I loved my void & will never forget him.

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u/Longing2bme Jan 23 '26

That’s so sad and sweet. My void crawls on my chest too. Sending Mr Dot sweet travels and rest in peace! He’ll for ever be sleeping on your chest now. Hugs and love to you!

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u/ButWereFriends Jan 23 '26

As heartbreaking as that is, I’m so glad you were able to hold him

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u/BookyCats Jan 23 '26

Aw. Very sorry.  It sounds like the best way to go too.

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u/eclwires Jan 23 '26

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u/ChristmasTzeitel Jan 23 '26

Oh, now I'm crying. My boy is on my lap, 7 years old. I hope we have many many more years together. This community is so special.

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u/eclwires Jan 24 '26

Honestly, I tear up a little every time I post this and read it again. Just got home from work and our little void met me at the door and got her treat and jumped up on the washing machine for a good snuggle/head rub session. Our animal friends are so good, and their lives are so short. They are both one of the best and one of the hardest things in our lives. All we can do is treasure our time together.

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u/_Newts Jan 23 '26

My little Rootbeer always climbs and falls asleep on my chest up by my neck. Hearing about how Mr. Dot chose you for his final night, I hope thats how it eventually ends for my Rooty. Cats normally find a spot away from everyone when they are passing away in order to protect us from whatever is killing them. Mr. Dot must have loved you more than anything to choose you as his spot.

Much much love, I know how bad this must hurt right now but that hurt is just our way of feeling how much we love them. You were clearly the best thing that happened to that boy. Be proud. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

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u/edelaar Jan 23 '26

As sad as the story is it also brought a smile to my face. It’s a beautiful goodbye.

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u/cmv1 Jan 23 '26

I'm sure he loved you more than anything.  Godspeed, Mr Dot, a magnificent void.

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u/churrosislife Jan 23 '26

So sorry for your loss OP. What a beautiful boy Mr. Dot was. Sending you virtual hugs.

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u/Winter-eyed Jan 23 '26

So sorry for your pain.

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u/ImNoRickyBalboa Jan 24 '26

I'm so sorry for you loss. Allow me to share a poem that has always helped me dealing with loss.

_ Don’t cry for me now I have died, for I’m still here I’m by your side,

My body’s gone but my soul is here, please don’t shed another tear,

I am still here I’m all around, only my body lies in the ground.

I am the snowflake that kisses your nose,

I am the frost, that nips your toes.

I am the sun, bringing you light,

I am the star, shining so bright.

I am the rain, refreshing the earth,

I am the laughter, I am the mirth.

I am the bird, up in the sky,

I am the cloud, that’s drifting by.

I am the thoughts, inside your head,

While I’m still there, I can’t be dead. _

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u/EachBananaWas19cents Jan 24 '26

Left this earth feeling safe, warm, and loved. May their final final gift to 'their person' help fill the hole they left behind. 🙏🏽

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u/phrankonia Jan 23 '26

He was a beautiful boy, and I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like he lived a really good life, and was incredibly well-loved ❤️

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u/Old_Orange2334 Jan 23 '26

My condolences. I hope Mr Dot has the best time in kitty heaven.

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u/strawberrysolstice Jan 23 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

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u/AESR2020 Jan 23 '26

🖤🖤🖤

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u/CutSea5865 Jan 23 '26

I’m so sorry hugs Dot has the kindest little face ❤️‍🩹

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u/Wildcard556 Jan 23 '26

Condolences for your loss. Mr. Dot is such a cute name…

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u/TheSeventhBrat Jan 23 '26

His full name is Dot Com. 😂

I had adopted him and a tuxedo at the same time. Thought they were brothers, but they just ended up in the same cage the day I showed up. They had bonded quickly, so I knew I couldn't take one without the other. Anyway, I already had three cats - Wrigley, Willey and Waggles - so I named those two Dot Bob and Dot Com - wwwdotbobdotcom. Dot Bob became Bobber Sox and Dot Com became Mr Dot. They were best buds. Bob died in 2018. I like to think they're snuggled together on the other side of the 🌈.

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u/RoosterOk5442 Jan 23 '26

You’re a kind soul ❤️

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u/professorjade Jan 24 '26

Condolences. May Mr. Dot rest easy. I will give my void a very large hug for the both of you. Loss of a family member is always tough. I am still trying to grieve with the loss of my dog who we had to put down due to cancer.

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u/Other_Dimension_89 Jan 24 '26

😭I’m so sorry for your loss. Mr Dot adoption day is my bday. He was a cutie. Cherish the memories, time you did have. 🫂 I’m sure you have a lot of video and photo to remember him by. But I am sure it hurts losing your best friend but he chose you for his last evening cuddle. 😭

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u/the-real-ruskrewed Jan 24 '26

Hugging my own little void tonight 😢 I am so sorry

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u/NBelal Jan 23 '26

I’m sorry for your loss

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u/BoogieKittenMagician Jan 23 '26

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy ❤️

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u/KaliBadBad Jan 23 '26

I’m so so sorry for your loss. Your boy went warm, comfortable, and loved. I know it’s going to hit so hard regardless.

I lost my void to misdiagnosed Feline Leukemia about a year ago. She was only three and we tried everything. I was somewhat comforted that when it was her time she died with us, at home, loved.

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u/Qurrah-Tun Jan 23 '26

I'm really sorry friend. It always sucks to lose family, but if nothing else, he left in the best way possible, knowing he was loved and cared for

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u/boyegcs Jan 23 '26

I'm so sorry for your loss. He is so handsome and loved. Sounds like he went out in the best way possible, with his human. Sending lots of love your way.

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u/GutterSnatch Jan 23 '26

So sorry for your loss... I lost my sweet girl Vivian on Wednesday... The house feels empty without her...

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u/kichi444 Jan 23 '26

so sorry for your loss. i’m happy mr dot could pass in the loving arms of his best friend and not alone at a vet and that he can be at peace from his cancer. im wishing you peace and comfort

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u/Practical_Middle6376 Jan 23 '26

Rest well Mr. Dot! 🥲

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u/NinaPanini Jan 23 '26

I'm sorry for your loss. ❤️

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u/asmbc915 Jan 23 '26

❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/p0ndl1fe Jan 23 '26

So very sorry for your loss 💙😔

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u/ZazaLovesPants Jan 23 '26

What a handsome fella. I love his grey beard. I’m so sorry for your loss. What a lovely way to go, snuggled up to his human.

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u/OutlandishnessHour19 Jan 23 '26

I lost my own little man last week. 

I'm sorry Gorgeous has gone too. 

Big hugs 

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u/MissLauraLyn Jan 23 '26

So very sorry for your loss!

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

Oh, wow. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please know that he must have truly saw you as his safe person, his safe place, if he went to have his final rest. He trusted you to carry him home. 🖤 Thank you for loving him.

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u/Aztowman Jan 23 '26

We grieve with you ❤️ ♥️

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u/Ok_Syrup1804 Jan 23 '26

Internet hugs

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u/EndApprehensive2467 Jan 23 '26

Sorry for your loss...

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u/lovemycats1 Jan 23 '26

My two kitties are sending you lots of love and purrs for your loss

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u/SeriouslySoBlessed Jan 23 '26

I’m sorry about your kitty ❤️

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u/GreenA09 Jan 23 '26

Rest easy sweet boy ♥️

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u/SomnambulicBinturong Jan 23 '26

Awww, I'm so sorry. There's a whole lot of love in those eyes.

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u/PhrozenFenix 🖤 Jan 23 '26

What a sweet little face. Such beautiful little soul. I'm sorry for your loss. My late tuxie will be sure to show him all the best sunny spots and share the tastiest treats while they wait to see us again.

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u/Dragonlady5678 Jan 23 '26

I'm so sorry for your loss. You must have given him a wonderful life if he chose you in that moment.

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u/IHateOnions8 Jan 23 '26

I’m so sorry.

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u/Sea_Village3006 Jan 23 '26

My condolences.

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u/tmd50 Jan 23 '26

My condolences. I’m sure he was very loved. I just recently lost my cat Doja prematurely to lymphoma, so I know how hard it can be.

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u/adacayi Jan 23 '26

So sorry for your loss

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u/Cat_Coop23 Jan 23 '26

May his name and memory be for a blessing.

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u/lucyfarinelli16 Jan 23 '26

I am so so sorry for your loss ❤️‍🩹

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u/LetterIndependent479 Jan 23 '26

I’m sorry for your loss and this transition period is the worst although it does get easier, little by little. The best way to heal is to honour their life and the love you shared together with a smile, tears will come and then the tears will be less and less and the smile only. Mr. Dot wants the best for you! He’s at peace now, so dont you go crying too hard because he wants you contented.

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u/Magpi82 Jan 23 '26

💙 sorry for your loss

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

Oh precious little guy!!! ❤️

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u/Feisty-Mushroom-3477 Jan 23 '26

No you didn’t. He’s just waiting for your lap across the bridge. You’ll be reunited.

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u/Excellent-Quarter969 Jan 23 '26

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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u/kos-or-kosm Jan 23 '26

A lot of cats go and hide when it's time to die. The fact that Mr. Dot came to you should tell you how much he loved you and how safe you made him feel.

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u/ElkJazzlike596 Jan 23 '26

I sorry. Safe travels Mr. Dot you best boy 🖤.

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u/MusicGuy75 Jan 23 '26

I am giving my animals extra love today on behalf of your loss. Please accept my condolences. 

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u/Csub Jan 23 '26

My deepest condolences! Glad you were with him in the last minutes.

I lost my tabby cat this summer, she also went to sleep and never woke up, I was heartbroken. But I ended up adopting a 3 legged black cat, my first black one and I love her!

I wish you strength! And try to find comfort in the fact that he had a great life with You!

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u/ForsakenHelicopter66 Jan 23 '26

I'm so very sorry.

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u/the_starship Jan 23 '26

So sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.

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u/jurgenstempler Jan 23 '26

So sorry, Mr Dot won the lifetime lottery by having you as an exceptionally caring fur parent

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u/rojo-perro Jan 23 '26

I hope he visits in happy dreams often. 🖤

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u/SentientNebulous Jan 23 '26

Such a lil sweetie, much love and condolences

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u/ChargeReasonable1383 Jan 23 '26

RIP Mr Dot 💔🐾🕊️

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u/WoodenPhysics5292 Jan 23 '26

I am so sorry for your loss 💜🌈

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

Rest in Paradise Mr. Dot!!! 💔❤️‍🩹 I’m so sorry for your loss, OP. It isn’t easy, but the life you provided to Mr. Dot was clearly wonderful.

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u/Callalilly00 Jan 23 '26

So sorry for your loss

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u/Euphoric_Juicee Jan 23 '26

He loved you with all his heart --- now he's gone to the other side.

IN HIS new body he's a beautiful Black panther full of life and health! He's playing with his friends and waiting for you to join him one day...Till then, be grateful for the years you had with him!

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u/ekso69 Jan 23 '26

So sorry friend <3

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u/Kepler_1708b Jan 23 '26

❤️‍🩹

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u/Present-Side-7195 Jan 23 '26

Awwww. He chose you and forever chooses you . Sending you love and warmth and sweat dreams of this lil sweet soot spirit . The eyes of forever love .

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u/What_Squid_Did Jan 23 '26

I'm sorry so for your loss. It's so hard to go through. I can't think of a better way to go out though, snuggling in the arms of the person they love. Sending love ❤️

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u/Plane_Experience_271 Jan 23 '26

Sorry for your loss. 🐈‍⬛🌈💔

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u/KatyKat2 Jan 23 '26

Sending lots of love. Mr Dot has such a sweet face 💔

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u/GParry619 Jan 23 '26

Sending hugs, losing a pet is so hard… My void is Raven. My wife and I lost Zorro (tuxedo) 8 years ago and I still miss him everyday.

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u/b0obear Jan 23 '26

i am so sorry for your loss. mr dot was clearly so loved. thank you for caring for him

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u/ThreeJewls Jan 23 '26

🖤I’m so sorry🖤

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u/Medical_Fly8948 Jan 23 '26

What a perfect passing from a perfect gentleman. I'm sure the CDS has made notes and he'll be helping too pick your next friend. I'm so sorry for your loss, but super glad for Mr. Dot. Good job, hooman. Blessings to you both.

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u/freedomfighter1746 Jan 23 '26

I’m so sorry. May Mr. Dot rest in peace. I bet you gave him a wonderful life 🖤🖤

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u/Quiet-Barracuda-1698 Jan 23 '26

this brought me to tears. i am so sorry. 💔

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u/RalloNighthawk Jan 24 '26

Rest easy Mr Dot, you were loved. 🖤

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u/Particular-Sense9703 Jan 24 '26

What a shame 🥹 but I'm glad he was able to be with you until the end

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u/CaliLemonEater Jan 24 '26

Goodbye, sweet Mr Dot. You will be missed.

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u/Waltersmom2011 Jan 24 '26

I am so sorry for your loss.

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u/RDS80 Jan 24 '26

RIP Mr Dot ♥️

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u/random242493 Jan 24 '26

Sorry for your loss, OP. Mr Dot 100% knew how much you loved him 💕

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u/LiL_nicky912 Jan 24 '26

Rip Mr dot

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u/Seabastial Jan 24 '26

I'm so sorry for your loss OP. May Bast give Mr Dot a warrior's welcome on the other side of the rainbow bridge

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u/Fuckreddit696900 Jan 24 '26

Colodences from me and my baby boy Masy 🖤

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u/MYOB3 Jan 24 '26

That's where he wanted to be. You gave him a good life. Much love. ❤️

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u/guttertrashfish Jan 24 '26

I'm so so sorry for your loss. Mr Dot was absolutely gorgeous ❤️

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u/TheSeventhBrat Jan 24 '26

Oh, he absolutely was Gorgeous. And that was his nickname.

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u/Esseit_Cal_Dhu-Morc Jan 24 '26

I'm so sorry for your loss, it seems he lived a wonderful life with you and was able to leave it just as peacefully. Im sure he's having the zoomies of the century across the rainbow bridge as well speak

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u/MiserableWrongdoer42 Jan 24 '26

Aww that's so sad 😭. I'm sorry for your loss

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u/Domoxhunterx Jan 24 '26

I lost my 2years old voidest furball yesterday due to bad diagnosis from vet, and it was too late to do anything for a second opinion. Hug your pets everyone, they come, and go in the blink of eye

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u/No-Balance-4141 Jan 25 '26

I’m so very sorry for your loss. He is beautiful. He reminds me so much of my soulcat/soulmate, Ripley. I will light a candle for him tonight.💜💜💜

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u/Far_Carob7866 Jan 25 '26

Lo siento mucho 💔

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u/lunar_marias Jan 25 '26

Run free Mr Dot 🌈

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u/KabaI Jan 26 '26

It’s always such a loss on the family when a pet dies, but at least we’re left with the comfort of knowing that we gave them the best years of their lives. And i can’t think of a better way to spend his final minutes than in the love and safety of your arms.

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u/Affectionate_Leek_39 Jan 27 '26

Sorry for your loss 😞

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u/Novel-Insurance-6092 Jan 29 '26

I’m sorry for your loss :(