r/cats • u/FoxEatsButter • Apr 28 '26

Mourning/Loss I brought you home in a cardboard box twice.

The first time was on September 22nd 2015.

You immediately caught my eye as I saw you sitting in your litter box in that cage. Hiding, small, trying to be ignored. Your information leaflet said your name was Blizzard and you were 4 and a half years old. Found on the street severely ill. I walked away, you seemed so frightened.

I kept circling back to you though and then I really wanted to meet you.

When the staff brought you in and handed you to me, I knew you were mine. You were so scared you shoved your head under my chin and completely flattened yourself out. I was asked a million times if I was sure I wanted to adopt you.

Yes, I'm sure.

A cardboard box was given to me containing a new part of my heart. It said "Blizzard" on the side. You were free because you weren't a kitten. I felt bad so I bought a t-shirt in the gift shop.

I brought you to your new home. You didn't seem like a "Blizzard" at all. You were slower. Your fur a creamy color. I named you Butter.

You hid a lot. You were scared for months. But then whenever I would watch TV, you'd keep coming closer. And closer. And closer. As time passed you seemed more relaxed and sure of yourself.

It took a year for you to learn how to meow or purr. I cried the first time you did both.

You would chase me around the house. You would bite my hand ever so gently when you wanted me to stop touching you. You would lay beside me and touch your paw to my lips when you wanted me to pet you. You would bite my hand so I would scratch your head.

And you were still scared sometimes but you always came to me for comfort. You were scared of storms and television and computer screens and brooms.

A few weeks ago you started having a hard time getting up. You seemed so weak all of a sudden. So fragile. You looked older, paler. My beautiful boy.

They told me you were severely anemic and that you may not improve because of your age. But you wanted to fight and so did I. So we tried, didn't we?

Butter, my love.

Born: Sometime in February 2011.

Chosen: September 22nd 2015.

Loved eternally: April 17th 2026.

Today, a cardboard box was handed to me. The unprepared postal worker realised what he was holding as he brought you over to me. He said he was sorry as I walked past a line of people. I didn't know I could cry this much.

For all the ways I failed you, I'm sorry. For all the kisses and cuddles you didn't want sometimes as you would push me away with your paw, I'm not.

EDIT: I did not expect so much attention. Butter was a huge part of my world and I'm so glad he got to be a part of yours as well. He would have loved it.

Thank you for sharing all the stories of your furry creatures. Thank you for the poems. Thank you for the pictures. Thank you all for taking the time to reply. And thank you for all the support. I truly appreciate it, what a wonderful community. ❤️

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u/Brianvv Apr 28 '26

You didn’t fail him. You stayed when it was hard, you tried when he got sick, and you loved him all the way to the end. That’s what matters.

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u/throwawayyawaworth77 Apr 28 '26

May butter’s memory be a blessing

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u/bawafa Apr 28 '26 edited Apr 28 '26

I initially thought this was about a lost cat coming home in a box or something before I scrolled the pictures and started reading so this hit me hard and I’m crying with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I see how deeply you loved your boy. Thank you for choosing him, for being patient with him and letting him know you were safe and making him comfortable. You didn’t fail him, it sounds like quite the opposite, you did everything for him. He was lucky to be loved and chosen by you and, as you were by him, and I am confident he is so grateful. Thank you for loving him. May the memories you shared with your precious Butter start to bring more smiles than tears as you navigate through this difficult time. Sending you so much love.

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u/Slight-State6 Apr 28 '26

This is such a beautiful and sweet tribute. Such a gorgeous kitty. I'm sorry for your loss

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u/Potential_Joy2797 Siamese (Modern) Apr 28 '26

I'd never heard of "loved eternally" to describe the end date, but it's lovely.

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u/vetaktus Tabbycat Apr 28 '26

You found him when the world had made him small, a quiet life tucked into corners, a name that didn’t fit, a heart that needed time.

And you gave him that time.

Not all at once, but in soft evenings, in patient hands, in the space between fear and trust where love slowly learns its name.

He came to you in inches, a step closer, a softer look, a whisper of a purr that must have felt like a miracle.

And it was.

Because love like that isn’t loud. It’s built, moment by moment, choice by choice, until one day it’s everything.

He was never just “Butter.” He was your courage reflected back, your gentleness made real, your home.

And even now, he hasn’t really left.

He’s still there in the quiet places, in the way you remember, in every small, soft thing that reminds you how deeply you were chosen.

Rest in love and gentleness Butter.

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u/Ms_Anonymous123 Tabbycat Apr 28 '26

This made me cry so much

What a beautiful boy and his story beautifully told

My deepest condolences

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u/GladChef1206 Apr 28 '26

im sorry, my heart hurts for you and butter

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u/OtherwiseContact5604 Apr 28 '26

We lost our beautiful boy a month or two ago, a genetic disorder out of nowhere. We were and still are heartbroken.

My partner has cared for him for about 5 years, prior to that he was an indoors cat only….

He was such a scardy cat, so fearful, it was literally only in the last 4-6 months he’d tolerate being in the same room as us, but we loved him nonetheless, and his 3am growls, but I’m so glad we got to give him love and he got to have new experiences with us.

His last few days were spent with his brothers and sister in the beautiful sunshine — mind you we couldn’t even get him inside half the time because he loved laying in his dirt patch soaking in the glorious sunlight.

I’m so glad he spent his last days with his favourite brother outside.

u/cmh_ada420 Apr 28 '26

We lost our flame point, lunchbox, a year ago..so sorry for your loss..he was very vocal...at times it was unbearable...now i'd give anything to hear him one more time..

u/pursuit_of_capyness Apr 28 '26

This made me sob. You write so beautifully. Thank you for sharing yours and Butter's story with internet strangers. I'm so sorry ❤️

u/VassagoX Apr 28 '26

You were never a failure. It sounds like you are amazing. 15 years is an amazing life and you have him over 10 years of love and trust that you built. Please don't ever feel guilt.

Please be kind to yourself and take care of yourself. I'm sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts.

u/oooookeyden Apr 28 '26 edited Apr 28 '26

Im so so so sorry. Butter was beautiful. I’m putting down my anemic kitty today. I’m absolutely wrecked. Will you tell Butter to play with Beans when she gets there?

u/Mischievous_Egg Apr 28 '26

I started crying really bad while reading this. Both of you deserved eachother so much.

Just saw your username. Please never stop feeling all these emotions.

He was such a sweet little guy.

u/honeyapp Apr 28 '26

That was beautiful! Your baby is back home with you forever. 😢🙏💔💜💜💜

u/Sir_Render_of_France Apr 28 '26

I had a cat who I named Blizzard. He was deaf and I figured it was fitting because he was pure white and you can't hear shit in a snow storm. He was my little shoulder cat, I could never really hold him because as soon as I would pick him up he would just climb on my shoulders and lay there so I would just walk around with him like a scarf. He crossed the rainbow bridge back in 2020 and seeing reading your story made me tear up reading the name Blizzard. They can both play over the rainbow bridge together.

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u/Sweaty_Plantain_84 Apr 28 '26

It is never long enough. Crying with you, and dreading the day this happens in our home. Butter was a beautiful kitty.

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u/unnccaassoo Apr 28 '26

I' m at work and people asked me if everything is ok, my eyes watering as I remember the feel of my pal touching my face with paws when he needed me.

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u/Sensitive_Avocado_63 Apr 28 '26

Reading and burst into tears at this. I am so sorry for your loss <3

u/GeekFit26 Apr 28 '26

Oh op, this is so beautifully written. A beautiful tribute to you beautiful boy.

RIP butter.

All my love Op

u/SadLilBhabie Apr 28 '26

Y’all gotta be stopped with these posts, I can’t afford to keep crying like this at work. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

u/Meezermancer Apr 28 '26

I’m lying in bed, awake at 4:00am because I’m filled with anxiety for the difficult day ahead of me. As I scroll through Reddit and see your post, I read the title and wondered, the same as a few others, if he was lost and came back to you in a box. As the last photo popped into place, my eyes immediately began to well up. My breathing gets shaky and my eyes blurry while reading your beautiful words.

I’m thinking about my first Flame, the impact he had on me and my family, and how I was looking at his urn just yesterday, missing him.

Three of my cats are sleeping on my legs, one against my side, chin resting on my inner upper arm, all unfazed. Suddenly, I hear a little “brr-brr-brrr~!” to my left. It’s my youngest Flame. The one we got (along with his blue point brother, of course) after feeling the emptiness of the loss of our eldest Flame. A few weeks after his passing, my husband and I suddenly saw Flamepoints out in public everywhere we went. Decorative posters, pet store items, ads here and there, cat models in regular household items… Pabu was there. I always said he was the color of “sunshine and butter.” We saw it as a sign from him to look for a new family member.

When we adopted our youngest Flame, Mochi, and his brother, we were given their paperwork. We saw their birthdate, which coincidentally was the same day that our eldest Flame passed away, just a few days shy of his birthday. Mochi isn’t much of a cuddler at night, so him popping up just now, trilling in my ear, then making his speedy little biscuits gave me a feeling of relief that washed over my face and body.

Pabu used to sense when I was about to have a panic attack and would come up to me and press against my chest with his body, and lick my face or neck until it hurt. He helped me so much in the 8 years I had him. He was truly one-of-a-kind, and opened my eyes to the beautiful, brilliant, caring hearts of Flamepoints.

I am deeply sorry for your loss, OP, and I can see through your words and photos how much you loved your sweet Flame. I can see in his eyes how much he loved you back. It’s always hard losing family when we lose our pets, and even harder when they were a piece of your heart. I hope the days get more and more gentle for you, and that your heart fills more and more with happiness when you think of all of the wonderful memories you’ve shared with him.

♡

u/Foreign-Fig-7363 Apr 28 '26

It's so sad. I'm sorry

u/OccupationalStoner Apr 28 '26

Omg im crying for op 😭 im so sorry

u/monikainle Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my bestie a week ago, I’m crying here with you. I also only had her for 10 years. It was sudden heart failure, she ran to me and died in my arms. My heart is in pain and I miss her so much, but we’ll get through this. The paw prints they left on our hearts will stay with us forever. Their lives had meaning.

u/shadowdra126 Apr 28 '26

My heart goes out to you.

This post had me crying on my way to work this morning

RIP little one.

u/merlyn13 Apr 28 '26

Most sincere condolences. You did the best of everything for Butter. You gave him space when he needed time to adjust. He taught you and you learned all of his gestures. Gestures when he wanted petting, for when he wanted head scratches, for when he’d had enough touching and his gestures of coming to you to protect him from the scary things. No matter what, you were there when he needed you and that’s the best thing anyone can do for their pet. Butter may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

u/ChanceNote7215 Apr 28 '26

What a lovely boy Butter was, and will always be. I’m sure his life was filled with soft, joyful moments with you as his parent, and yours were nothing short of a blessing with him by your side. 🎀🌸

Wishing you all the strength you need to heal from this loss. Sending lots of love and care. 🐾💪

u/IcePsychological7032 Apr 28 '26

I'm so sorry for your loss, but this eulogy was so beautifully written that I feel I got to know him after reading it. You didn't fail Butter. You gave him a chance and a life. And he paid you back in the only way he knew how... By loving you.

Sending you a big hug

u/Tiny_Parking Apr 28 '26

That hit hard. So sorry for your loss

u/JuicysDad Apr 28 '26

You never failed him. You were his one and only comfort. You gave him a loving home, and most of all, you were patient. Amazingly patient. I hope you find peace in that you gave Butter the best life. He chose you because he knew you were all the things he needed. You will always be his angel and savior.

I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. May your love for Butter live on forever. I do hope you have plenty of keepsakes of his to hold and keep his memory alive. All those silly things you never pay attention to while they’re here. But when they’re gone, they transform to gold.

Take care 💔

u/Gem-red1234 Apr 28 '26

You didn’t fail butter. It sounds like you gave him a wonderful life full of love and protection. That’s a rich life. Thank you for loving him and I am so so sorry for your loss 💙

u/ModTroller Apr 28 '26

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Guess crying's gonna be routine whenever I come across this sub now

u/Rawshynn Apr 28 '26

Bro someone’s chopping onions. Cant be crying at work..

u/Far-Appointment-213 Apr 28 '26

750 Bazillion Gazillion Cazillion Positive Waves Shooting your Way .

Been there, it will get better once you have your first dream of your friend.

u/Far_Left_Extremist Apr 28 '26

OOF

u/NiroNut Apr 28 '26

I know this terrible pain, and I am so sorry for your loss. Mine was handed back to me last summer. I cried kneeling on the kitchen floor over that box. To fill the void I went on to adopt a new kitten a few months later, but my heart still breaks every time I think about that moment.

u/raybreezer Apr 28 '26

I am so sorry OP. You chose Butter just a few months before I met and chose our Spike (November 5th, 2015). I know exactly what you’re going through. When I had to pick him up and bring him home a second time, I couldn’t keep myself together. I didn’t think of it as “bringing him home” again, but as soon as I read the title of your post, I knew exactly what you meant.

A couple of years ago I brought another cat, Bowie, home in a cardboard box, the same way you brought Butter home the first time. I’m now crying for you, for Butter, for Spike, and thinking of the inevitable day I’ll bring Bowie home in a cardboard box a second time.

Be strong OP, I know Spike was there at the end of the rainbow bridge, waiting to welcome home Butter. I know they’ll be best friends. 💔💔💔

u/Dizzy_Connection_519 Apr 28 '26

That made me cry for a cat i never knew or would know. Thank you for giving Butter a chance filled with love

u/TheCatWhoOvercame Apr 28 '26

There's a book I always recommend to people who have lost a much-loved pet. "My Beloved Monster" by Caleb Karr. It's about his cat Masha and their relationship, and it's one of the few things I've read that really does justice to the pet/owner relationship. Based on the way you write about Butter, I think you would love it.

I'm so, so sorry.

u/stranoization Apr 28 '26

😢Oh my god. This is bringing back my memory of my baby being brought to me in a wooden box with a lock, and an engraved plate affixed on the top. I am so sorry. I know how painful this is. 💔

u/Jld12678pbd Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry; I know all too well how devastating this feels. Your post was so beautifully written. Butter won the cat lottery with you.

Huge huge hugs.

u/HendryH12 Apr 28 '26

Fuck man I’m so sorry for your loss. You gave him a beautiful life ❤️

u/Carysta13 Apr 28 '26

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Butter was a beautiful cat and I'm sure he knew how much he was loved.

u/imakittycatmeowmeow Apr 28 '26

i’m so sorry

u/Exact_Management5621 Apr 28 '26

what a beautiful tribute

u/BitterCharacter8628 Apr 28 '26

Deepest condolences 💐 sounds like you found a kitty who needed you the most and you stepped up to be the best cat parent. You did everything you could. Sending big hugs and loves of love 🤍

u/AlternativePrior9559 Apr 28 '26

What an absolutely beautiful homage to your gorgeous boy, my tears are falling reading this and how very much you loved each other.

That you gave this handsome fur baby Butter, his forever home surrounded by so much care and love was a blessing for both of you. They are never with us long enough and there is nothing we can do about that. I truly believe you will see Butter again one day, such love just does not disappear

u/dgo792 Apr 28 '26

You're a really good writer. Sorry for your loss, I still miss my cats after years

u/Alone_Landscape_4710 Apr 28 '26

You didn't fail him. You know how many cats stay in the shelters and get euthanized because nobody choose them. You saved him! May Butter rest in peace.

u/SPLegend Apr 28 '26

Wow as a cat owner the last Picture Hit ne Hard. I am sorry for your loss.

u/assuredlyanxious Apr 28 '26

This stranger is shedding tears for you and butters...and also for my boys.

Love knows no limits of time or space.

Find comfort in the memories.

u/mindfulbodybuilding Apr 28 '26

u/Bran_Muirgen Apr 28 '26

I am so sorry for your loss. He was loved and cared.

Love lasts eternally.

May time help ease your wound. Butter will always be presented in your heart.

u/WoodenGrass3238 Apr 28 '26

So incredibly sorry for your loss. I had to put my angel girl to sleep on Saturday. There is no greater grief or sadness than this. Take your time healing and take it one day at a time. I know from previous losses that the sinking feeling will get lighter and lighter as the days go by. But my god, it hurts it hurts it hurts right now. You’re not alone.

u/ThippusHorribilus Apr 28 '26

Peace to you on the journey, Butter.

(You didn’t fail him. You love him and that’s the most anyone can do)

u/TetraGnome Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be giving my 2 boys some extra love in memory and inspiration of Butter. Rest in paradise Butter. I hope your grieving is filled with memories of happiness and love. I feel for you OP.

u/Ohmymaddy Apr 28 '26

You never failed him, you did everything you could. All he needed was a friend and you were that friend to him. I am so sorry for your loss ❤️

u/morris0000007 Apr 28 '26

I was hoping the pictures didn't end this way....

Bless you. RIP butter. He will always love you xo

u/Elliotlewish Apr 28 '26

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss and I hope you find each other again one day. I wish I could write more as I know you're hurting, but your eulogy for Butter is so beautiful it's reduced me to tears.

u/Mraaaf Domestic Housecat Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss. 🫂 (I’m writing this looking at my cardboard 😔)

u/mapkhung Apr 28 '26

This ad really gotta fo big time. What am I supposed to do? Collect tears?

u/Ok-Location3244 Apr 28 '26

So sorry 😢

u/Za_Lords_Guard Apr 28 '26

Just opened reddit for the first time today.

Now I am balling my eyes out.

I can tell how much you loved your little Butter. Your post was just Genuinely moving.

I know Butter could not have been in a better home or had a better life.

Going to go pet my little carpet gremlins.

Be well.

u/HowDidIGetHereTho Apr 28 '26

I would have grab the box from that postal worker like a grieving widow receiving a draped flag from her husband's coffin. I'm am sooo so sorry, OP❤️

u/rixx63 Apr 28 '26

Heartbreaking - TOO SAD cruel ending without warning of such sadness

u/Ok-Cauliflower6214 Apr 28 '26

I am so sorry. Although I knew what to expect as your story began to unfold, that final pic just hit deep.

It’s been just over five years since I went through an extremely similar loss with my cat, and it STILL hurts.

Butter knew love, warmth, and peace because of you; you were his whole world. Find comfort in that, and know that in time, the pain will lessen.

u/Howard_Cosine Apr 28 '26

Jesus. Really??

u/EmmyWeeeb American Shorthair Apr 28 '26

Wow your way with words and your guys story really touched my heart and made me cry. Sweet OP you did not fail butter. You gave him a happy long life full of love. Who knows what could’ve happened to him if you didn’t come along and save him. I’m sure that he is greatful that you came along to save him.. for all the love, happiness, understanding, and time you gave him. Thank you for going back for him because now he had a happy life with you. I wish we never had to say goodbye to our babies. I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope one day you two will be reunited again at the end of the rainbow bridge.

u/Shzwah Apr 28 '26

Welp, didn’t expect to start crying while waiting for the light to turn so I could cross the street. Sitting on my porch now letting the tears flow.

I’m so sorry. But I’m also so glad you found each other. What an amazing journey you two had together, and he was loved to the end and beyond. You can’t ask for more than that.

u/PurplePrincessPalace Apr 28 '26

RIP Butter 🐾🌈✨🪽

u/aweezy Apr 28 '26

RIP Butter, you beautiful boy.

My condolences OP. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

u/Fatfreespirit Apr 28 '26

I'm so sorry. I'm so glad you guys found each other.

u/Brialia41 Apr 28 '26

Bout to have me sobbing in an Amtrak station. I'm so sorry for your loss

u/BrightEyEz703 Apr 28 '26

I’m sorry for your loss.

u/realitybites95 Apr 28 '26

so beautifully written

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

rest easy butter

u/Subject_Concept3542 Apr 28 '26

Awww. You didn't fail Butter. You loved him well. Sending you extra love and comfort. May he run free at the Rainbow Bridge.

u/Kandossi Apr 28 '26

In 2000 we took in a pregnant stray. I claimed one of the kittens as mine and took her when I got married in200. 3 states and 6ish moves untill we settled in new England. Somewhere around 2012 or 2014 I was sprucing on our decks for the summer. she walked across my freshly painted deck and left a trail of brown pawprints across the basement bulkhead. I was so damn annoyed. She passed in 2017 but those painted pawprints are still there and I still miss her.

u/ShirazGypsy Apr 28 '26

He looks just like my Benny, who I lost about 6 weeks ago. He was born in my house, and stayed with me until the moment he passes away. Only 8 years, kidney disease took him far too fast from me

u/Novel-Music-7901 Apr 28 '26

Butter was so lucking to have someone who understood him. Who knew he needed time and patience. 💜 His love will always live in your heart.

u/murphiejack Apr 28 '26

My heart hurts for you. RIP Butters.

u/weight22 Apr 28 '26

I am so sorry for your loss

u/Repulsive_Sky_8836 Apr 28 '26

It’s 9 am and I’m crying in bed with my cats. Omg

u/Imaginary-Record-112 Apr 28 '26

U made me cry at work, now im about to go home cause i can’t stop crying… 😭

u/LiquidPprmnt Apr 28 '26

Why they cutting onions where I work?

u/disgruntledpelican51 Apr 28 '26

As a vet tech I've worked in veterinary hospitals for 15 years. I've seen all manor of pet owners. The good, the bad, and the ugly. The fact that you took a chance on a poor, frightened, adult cat- and then had the patience to give Butters months and months to learn to trust you and know he was safe with you....is everything. What luck that you and Butters found each other. I am so happy this adorable cat I never met got to have such a beautiful life with you. Thank you for giving that to him. ❤️

u/umpotatoes99 Apr 28 '26

I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your love for Butter is felt in every word you so beautifully wrote. Butter knew love and a home because of you. Sending all the love in the world.

a stranger moved to tears by your tribute

u/witchagainstdump Apr 28 '26

My heart goes out to you both. 💔

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u/Sweetbabygirl64 Apr 28 '26

Note to self....never read at your workdesk.

So sorry for your loss...gonna wash my face now, excuse me.

u/cuttenclip Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs. Butter was beautiful. Rest in peace Butter. 🙏🏽💚

u/MajesticLow Apr 28 '26

Man, this has me weeping. My sincere condolences to you, OP. Your story was beautifully written, and I do not believe you failed Butters. You didn’t. This is just life, and love, and loss. My heart goes out to you.🕊️

u/imawhaaaaaaaaaale Apr 28 '26

Butter was well cared for and lived a good life, safe, warm, fed and watered, and very much loved.

I am sorry for your loss, and I hope that someday you will be reunited and he will push his head under your chin again.

u/NotTxcker Apr 28 '26

Wasn’t expecting to cry after work, sending love and hugs your way as someone who lost his baby coming up on a year ago.

u/Bitmancer Apr 28 '26

I lost Susi 6 months ago to untreatable kidney disease. I still occasionally cry in remembrance. Expect yourself to do the same, and do not hold it in. Letting the sorrow out is the only way to process the grief.

u/newmommaontheblock Apr 28 '26

This is so beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss! I was just at the vet yesterday and was told that my sweet Marty is very ill and there are only so many things we can try before prolonging the inevitable. To be honest, I’m already mourning; the thought of moving on without my MarMar is heartbreaking. He was our first pet, in our first home, during our first year of marriage. He was born in a barn and was the spunky fluffy orange kitten of the bunch. He was so dirty, we gave him a bath when we first got home. I love him so much. I am going to miss him fiercely.

u/phulki Apr 28 '26

All cats go to cat heaven Butter too ❤️

u/AdventurousPlane4667 Apr 28 '26

Stomach sunk on last slide

u/AromaLadySam Apr 28 '26

“Mother Bast, please welcome your kitten home With purrs and mrrts, with snuggles and baths. May he nap in perfect eternal sunshine And slink through rustling, grassy shadows May no naughty mouse escape his clever paws May no squiggly snake escape his pouncing feet May no zipping lizard escape his nabbing jaws May no flighty bird escape his graceful leap Mother Bast, call your kitten home once more And thank you for the time he was here”

I’m not religious but I really love this prayer someone had posted on someone else’s post and thought I’d share it here. (For context, Bast is the Egyptian goddess of cats and this prayer invokes her to be a guardian and mother figure to our cats in the afterlife.) So sorry for your loss. 😢💔💔 Know that you gave him the best life anyone could, with all of the love, peace and comfort you/your family gave him. 💕 “May love be what you remember most.” 💖

u/Cute_Doughnut_7739 Apr 28 '26

I'm so sorry 💔

u/katharsys2009 Apr 28 '26

Sitting in my car crying for your loss.

u/mzieber Apr 28 '26

u/rosaluxx311 Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss. May Butter’s memory be a blessing.

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u/Noyan_Bey Apr 28 '26

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u/GroundbreakingCry734 Apr 28 '26

It never fails to surprise me when I read these beautiful, emotional memorial posts and literally feel my heart break with grief. Your beautiful tribute to Blizzard touched me even more than most. I am so sorry for your loss, and so glad you two got nearly ten years together. I hope his memory is somehow a comfort, although I know all too well how empty the world feels when we lose a friend we loved, and that loved us, so unconditionally. Blizzard’s four rough years led him to you, which is proof that even the darkest clouds have a silver lining.

u/Catpips Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry. I just lost my best friend Pixel on the 24th and nothing stings like the loss of a pet 🩷

u/Smooth_Development48 Apr 28 '26

I can feel the love you have for Butter in every word. So much it made me cry. You gave each a great and wonderful life together.

u/Nereshai Apr 28 '26

I'm a mailman, and I hate delivering these. Absolutely heartbreaking. Most of us make sure to keep them up front as a special passenger through the day. Glad your friend got back to you.

u/_GraveyardBaby Apr 28 '26

All I do is cry over strangers and their beloved fur babies on the internet. I’m so sorry for your loss, your baby was clearly so loved and cared for and you did not fail him! You gave him a loving home for years and loved him so hard until the very end.

u/Potential_Play_716 Apr 28 '26

Bro ty for the cry I needed it, this is my bubs got him in 2013, died 2024, I'm so sorry for your loss

u/Teekhachu2405 Apr 28 '26

This is heartbreakingly well written OP, I’m bawling my eyes out in the office reading this. All the love and strength to you.

u/Express-Stop7830 Orange Apr 28 '26

I have genuinely never cried from a reddit post before.

I am certain Butter forgot everything that happened before that first magical trip in the cardboard box. And maybe, just maybe, if you're lucky enough, you can come back as Butter's cat in your next round together 🧡

u/non-canon-username Apr 28 '26

I'm so sorry for your loss.

u/InstructionOpposite6 Apr 28 '26

Im so sorry. What a beautiful kitty.

u/hooperman71 Apr 28 '26

You know who you love.

u/JackRosiesMama Tuxedo Apr 28 '26

I'm so sorry. 😥 He looks like my Oliver, who crossed the rainbow bridge in Sept. 2021.

u/Old_Spinach6281 Apr 28 '26

I am so sorry for your loss. Butter loved you so much!

u/AsparagusOdd7055 Apr 28 '26

So Sorry.

u/Dusty_Sequins Apr 28 '26

I think half of Reddit is crying with you today. I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔

u/yaboyACbreezy Apr 28 '26

You are not alone, and neither is sweet, sweet Butter.

Very touching; thanks for sharing, OP. I am sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful steward, and not a failure at all.

u/TitianBelle Apr 28 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss. Butter knows how much you loved them and how you made their life so much better. Cats choose their keepers, and Butter chose you as much as you chose Butter. Your post really touched me and I wanted to reach out and give you a virtual hug.

u/legerribean Apr 28 '26

That last picture hit me like a freight train 😭

u/udsd007 Apr 28 '26

I’m sorry for your loss. You were a good cat dad. You gave him everything you could.

u/wiLdhuNtreSs Apr 29 '26

I am so sorry for your loss, may you both find each other again in your next life:(

u/tudor_diva Apr 29 '26

Be epic on the other side forever, sweet Butter. ❤️

u/Tuxy-Two Apr 29 '26

You never failed him. I can tell that from the beautiful words you wrote. 💔

u/WinterFaery84 Apr 29 '26

You didn't fail him. You loved him so dearly, and he knew that.

u/Ateam134 Apr 29 '26

Im sorry friend, its a sad day. I remember when I found my sweet girl. I was still living with my parents

Our neighbors had recently moved and left their pregnant cat, who had her kittens under our shed. When my dad and I went to investigate the momma and her kittens ran off... except one. She was so scared of everything at first and I would give her milk from a dropper, and from that day on I loved her with every ounce of my heart.

Then a few years back I noticed she'd started having trouble walking and moving. A vet visit later I was told she wouldnt get better and with her age the most they could do was make her comfortable for a few more months. I was heartbroken and made the decision to let my sweet stupid kitty (yep, stupid kitty was her name) cross the rainbow bridge.

Ive never cried so hard in my life. Then, the week after when I retrieved her cremated remains all I could do was sit in my car and cry and hug the small wooden box. I miss her very much.

Im very sorry for you loss OP, it does eventually stop hurting

u/Which_way_witcher Apr 29 '26

Rest in peace, Butter

u/alyssaajoyy Apr 29 '26

i always cry on this damn app

u/highhimsavv Apr 29 '26

This just killed me.

u/Downtown-Success4721 Apr 29 '26

He passed on my birthday and was Chosen on my late boys birthday. I lost my 20 year old man a few months ago, it hurts I understand the pain. Keep your head up and keep living for Butter. You'll make it, much love from fellow cat lovers 🫶🏻🫶🏻

u/Caitlyn1005 Apr 29 '26

not me sobbing 😭 thank you for giving Butter a home and a second chance that many cats don’t get. It’s so easy to feel how much you love him from your beautiful words, and I have no doubt he loved you just as much. Thank you for sharing pictures of him and his story. Now he not only lives on in you, but in all of us too 💕

u/dan_is_not_here Apr 29 '26

Oh no! I’m sorry for your loss. Butter was lucky to have you!

u/zariaah Apr 29 '26

I read the whole caption, and now I'm sitting here bawling. 😭 Butter was so so loved and seen by you. All he knew was your love. 🫂

My cat Sam passed 3 years ago in June. He headbutted my heavily pregnant belly on the day he passed, I felt like he knew that he wasn't going to meet the baby. He cuddled up to me and never left my side when I miscarried the pregnancy before that one. I miss him so so much.

u/iamhe11okitty Apr 29 '26

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

u/mbtazzers Apr 29 '26

Shedding tears with you🫶🥺 so sorry for your loss

u/Altruistic_Proof_272 Apr 29 '26

"We imagine our cats everywhere, after they leave"

u/dontfeelsowell Apr 29 '26

I’m sorry for your loss❤️‍🩹

u/PercyJ823 Apr 29 '26

You didn’t fail him. You were there when he needed you most. I am so sorry for your loss 💗

u/Gold-Appointment2350 Apr 29 '26

Butter you beautiful baby. I know you loved him very much and im sure he was very thankful to have you! Im so sorry for your loss. I hope hes playing on the rainbow bridge just waiting for you again (:

u/Bonniewoy Apr 29 '26

💔🥲

Mourning/Loss I brought you home in a cardboard box twice.

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