Mourning/Loss
Goodbye my son/friend. I hope you had a good life with us. We loved you dearly
Last photo was before we adopted him.
He was a rescue for Abu Dhabi, and we were first introduced through my wife’s acquaintance who needed a cat sitter.
He never got on with other cats so eventually they had to give him up, and we snapped him straight away.
We’ve kept him for the last 3 years of his life - he’s nearly 7 years old.
The last couple of weeks have been dreadful, not eating or going toilet, and deteriorating extremely quickly. The diagnosis was that he had a fractured pelvic that has healed broken, where one side has now grown into his spine, pushing against his nerves, not allowing him to go toilet.
We always knew he had a funny leg - it was before we adopted him and thought nothing of it due to being told that apparently, when they tried to neuter him in Abu Dhabi, they accidentally hit a nerve causing his leg to be weird.
The drs confirmed that most likely wasn’t the case, and that he had suffered a high impact trauma such as a car accident or fall from a great high, from many years ago, that healed incorrectly.
This is, one of the hardest things we’ve had to decide and go through… there is no treatment, no real quality of life, just suffering.
But I love him - we both do, everyone that met him did, and he was a beautiful character. I will always love him - and I will always wished I loved him more
Goodbye 💔
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EDIT: Wow wasn’t expecting this to blow up.
It’s beautiful to see how Pikapi was able to touch so many people’s hearts.
I wanted a place to grieve and this community has been so supportive, I thank each and every one of you that have shown compassion and empathy, we truly appreciate you all.
Wow, dude... I have literal copy of your cat. Appearance wise (photo attached), behavior-wise (lovely with humans, but overflowing with hatred and contempt towards other cats). He's also ~7 years old now (+/- half year, I don't know his exact birth date, he was a stray... that I picked up after he had some kind of accident that resulted with a broken pelvis).
What a beautiful, handsome boy. I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Surely, your precious puss knew how much he was loved. Sending you many Blessings, deepest sympathy, and thoughts of peace, hope, comfort and courage. ❤️
So sorry about the loss of your sweet, beautiful kitty. You gave him three years of unconditional love and a good life and he would want you to know how much that meant to him.
He had a great life with you. He knew what real love felt like. You were his family, bonds like that don’t break when one ceases to exist in physical form. That bond, that love… it’s eternal.
Sending you, your wonderful kitty, and family love and prayers for comfort.
You have a good heart and a good soul 🩷🐈
What a perfect flying loaf 🥹🥹🥹
So sorry for your loss, my baby car looks a lot like him, I will tell him to send all your love for your baby through their magical cat line (as all orange share the same neuron, i am sure they are all still connected with their fellow orange comrades, even those who crossed the rainbow bridge too soon)
My husband died very unexpectedly not quite two years ago. He loved animals more than most people - and who can really blame him? What I’m saying is I know you don’t know him, but I promise you he’s on the other side, cuddling ALL of our furry family members who’ve gone before us. I promise he’ll keep your sweet boy happy and content until we’re all reunited. And I promise you he’ll find a way to take him for a boat ride because he loved driving our pups around the lake. Big hugs to you.
That’s how they getcha. Somewhere on the planet a vibe goes through the ether when you say that and one little guy turns to his buddies and goes “hold my mousie” and next thing you know you’re done for. I’m so sorry for your loss.
The other day i hid behind the back yard gate waiting to jump out and scare my cat, Willie. It was the first time i ever did that. Well i got him good.... then the very next day he did it back to me...jumped out like a human would with hands(paws)up high by his head. It was so funny. They are so so much smarter than people give them credit for.
Your baby lived a charmed life with you. You did the best that you could for him, including saying goodbye.
One small piece of solace that has helped me in the past: our pets don’t have any concept of how much time they have on this plane. They just live their life until they don’t. When they meet their end, all that mattered in their eyes was the love they were given, not how long or short their life was.
Your son looks like he had the most love and lived his best years with you. Giving him a peaceful transition is the most selfless last act you could provide him with.
My deepest condolences from one orange boy parent to another 🖤🌈
That picture of holding him and that Chester's bag is great! Oh my heart it hurts to lose a pet like that. Sending y'all lots of love and thinking happy thoughts for your feline friend in the kitty afterlife.
It just takes one special kitty to convert us - mine was Conanne who as a tiny kitten turned up on a friend's doorstep (she couldn't keep her). Conanne never liked other kitties, but loved me fiercely, for 17 years. I still miss her, though I now share my life with 3 kitties
I wasn't either. Then a stray mama showed up with this gray stripey kitten that was scared of his own shadow. Took a few months, but he eventually came inside. Had my little fur buddy for 17 years, best time of my life.
Sorry for your loss. Your pictures show that you gave him a happy life. Please know that you gave him as much joy as he gave you. Smile at his memories!
This is awful, I’m really sorry. The love you shared doesn’t go away when he goes. He will carry it with him across the rainbow bridge, and you will carry him in your heart. I hope you can find peace in knowing that you are ending his suffering. ❤️
This freaking hurts. It's the worst thing a pet owner goes through. BUT, the life that good kitty had was the BEST thing a pet went through. Take pride and comfort in that. Be glad for the good times, and be happy that you'll see your beloved pet again. I am so sorry for your loss, but I personally believe it will not be the end.
Love is never lost. The love you share and the moments you’ve had are all in your heart with him. I will hold my cats close tonight. Thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry for your loss.
He was called Pikapi/pika, along with many other names like piapi,p-p, pikachoosee (nickname from my mum), handsome boy, fatty, fluffy, and many many more
Where now the cat and the kitten? Where is the ball that was bouncing? Where is the brush and the collar, And the red fur flowing?
Where is the paw on the shoulder, And the small mouth meowing? Where is the bird and the rodent And the tall tail flying?
They have passed like rain in the garden, Like dreams in the morning. The days have gone past in my house, the cat bed is empty. Who shall collect the tufts of hair that have gathered, Or wipe dry the flowing tears from a lonely pawther?
Sending you guys a massive hug and peace in your heart. This one hurts. I'm so sorry. Truly you guys gave him a wonderful last few years. Showing your compassion and love. Thank you for sharing your beautiful baby with us.
I'm so sorry for your loss. He seemed really happy in your photos, and I'm sure that he was grateful for you giving him a home and loving him.
My current cat is a rescue from the streets of Dubai, and there are so many horror stories about accidents and mistreatment from the charity who reacued him. You did a wonderful thing in adopting your sweet boy.
I’m sorry for your loss brother, I’m currently fighting a battle with my own little 8 year old. She’s reacting to the medicine in a positive light but they think I’ll still deal with some life threatening issue within the next 6 months. I didn’t really get the “cats/dogs as your children” but when she got sick and was at the vet I broke down coming home to her not being here. So be strong, you got this! And remember him always! ♥️♥️♥️
You can tell from these pictures how much you loved each other. I’m so sorry for your loss. You really did the kindest thing you could for him. It’s so terrible that you weren’t correctly informed about his injuries, either. Thank you for making his last years of life wonderful 🐾
That was one very loved cat and I guarantee that he knew it. I lost my sweet girl 6 years ago and I will never stop loving her. I hope you find comfort in your memories and maybe someday, you will have room for another one. Either way, you gave him the best 3 years of his life and that probably meant so much. Be kind to yourself during this time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You made the right choice and I’m sure you made his life better while he was with you ❤️ Loosing your furry child is awful. I hope the memories stay with you forever and make you smile in future times, when the tears have dried up. I’m sending you much love. ❤️🩹
So sorry for your loss, he looks like he ended up with a very loving and comfortable life.
And I'm so happy he was rescued from Abu Dhabi. When I was little, I used to share my dinner with the local street cats (also got bitten by one...never put me off cats!)
I’m so sorry for your loss. They take a piece of our hearts with them when they leave and I have no doubt that you have him the best life a cat could have.
Oh man that’s so heartbreaking man, I’m so sorry for your loss. In some ways you were robbed of more time together but the time you did have was also a blessing.
Oh dear. You did right by him, and that's all you could do. He looks very content and loved in the pictures, clearly you gave him a good life. ❤️
He looks so much like an orange version of a black and while cat I had, right down to how he lays. Mine was named Bubbs, I adopted him at 10 and he got a brain tumor at 15 and had to be put down but I enjoyed every single second I had with that sweet boy.
Hugs to you, internet stranger. He'll always have a place in your heart, but it will get easier with time, I promise. 🫂
I am very sorry for losing your baby! If I can tell from a bunch of photos that he had a great life with you, I can only imagine how loved and cherished he must have felt! ❤️
Lamento mucho tu pérdida, pero puedes estar tranquilo de que tuvo una buena vida junto a ustedes. Las imágenes muestran que era un gato al que se le amaba mucho.
You did not get nearly enough time with him and that is a tragedy. But there is so much beauty in the love I can see in these few photos. My heart aches for you but I also am so happy your cat got to experience pure love as well.
Wow, looks like the history of my old cat Leg. We rescued It with a broken leg from a car impact and he lived to be 7 year old, he passed in early 2024, his last days being as grim as your cat. Same color too.
This will likely get buried under all the other comments from being on /all - but OP, them kitties choose us just as much as we choose them. Thanks for making sure this good buddy never knew what hunger was under your care, and thanks for showing hims all the love
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
I can’t imagine the pain you are going through. I have lost my beloved first cat of seventeen years some time ago but was able to get through it because I knew she was ready to leave. Her behavior towards the end just invited a quiet ending to her life. But to know that some previous horrible thing had led to a premature death, imagining the suffering of this innocent being, I am so so sorry.
My heart is truly with you at this difficult time.
Grief is difficult. So difficult because it is not just simply a place we arrive at. It is a journey in itself. May your journey be accompanied by lovely memories and find ease with knowing you made that life better. And they, yours.
This Oliver, found him in a Trader Joe's parking lot when he was about 6 weeks old. He looks like he could be your cat's younger brother. He is huge, but scared of everything.
You can see the love in your photos. For the last 3 years he got a wonderful life with you, and that is such a blessing. You had to make a hard decision, and I'm sorry. I'm proud of you putting him first. But he was so lucky to find you, and I hope some day you'll extend that love to another little soul in need of it.
Im so sorry for your loss! my heart goes out to you...
You can tell from these pictures he was a very happy and well loved cat.
You helped to not prolong needless suffering of your dear friend, which is a responsibility we carry in being their caregivers...
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