r/cats • u/DefenderoftheSinners • May 04 '23
Princess is 14. Her tumor biopsy results came back with aggressive cancer. I don’t have many people irl to confide in so I’m here. I want people to remember her. My whole world is crashing down. Mourning/Loss
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u/camel_jerky May 04 '23
She’s the luckiest kitty in the world to have you. Sending lots of love to both of you.
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
I’m the lucky one.
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u/PhilosoFishy2477 May 04 '23
sometimes I look at my critters and it just hits me like a truck... we really wouldn't be people we are today without our animal companions 💖
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u/Electrical-Act-7170 May 05 '23
I'm sorry your time together is ending.
May she have fair winds and following seas on her journey. I'm glad you found each other. May her memories be a comfort to you.
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u/lapsangsouchogn May 04 '23
She is beautiful! Her fur looks like a perfect mix of sunlight and shadow.
Whichever way this goes for you two, I hope you get to enjoy your time together.
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u/PreviousAdHere May 04 '23
Big hugs to you. I lost my little boy last year to something aggressive and unexpected. He was also about 14. It will hurt and it will continue to hurt, but you must realize you did the best that you could and let you love that little thing so very much. Take pictures, write down the stories and memories, and give her as much love as you can. When the time comes when she is in too much pain or unable to manage, I would recommend getting a service that comes to your home. I would also recommend holding her during that moment so she can feel safe and loved. Big big hugs to you and to Princess.
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u/momopeaches May 05 '23
Writing stories and taking pictures is so important. I have been doing a lot of the things you have suggested to work through my grief around my pup. I keep a journal of stories about her that I wish I would have started sooner!
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u/KarrieMichell May 04 '23
May the sharp pain of grief soon fade to leave behind the soft ache of happy memories.
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
She’s not gone yet, I’m gonna try to make however long she has left as happy as possible
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u/KarrieMichell May 04 '23
Do that!
You know her time is limited, though, so it's natural if the grieving process starts now.
I am glad you have time to say goodbye. I lost my girl to cancer in December and we didn't have that time. It had already advanced to affecting her quality of life.
Give her treats, love, walks in the grass, and plenty of cuddles. And extras for me?
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
Thank you tons. She’s getting everything she’s ever wanted and more now.
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u/OklahomaRose7914 May 04 '23
It truly breaks my heart that even cancer can affect our furry friends. But, I know she's had a most wonderful life with you, and that she'll watch over you and wait patiently on her heavenly kitty throne for you!
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u/griffonfarm May 04 '23
I'm so sorry. In 2012, I discovered that my girl had really aggressive cancer too. I tried chemo but it didn't help. My advice is to take it a day at a time, spend all the time you can with her, and give her all the love you can. Thank you for sharing her with us so that we can remember her too.
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u/Suamae_666 May 04 '23
I’m sorry, I wish I could say anything helpful but I’m dealing with the same at the moment. We have a senior “community cat” I take care exclusively outside. She was already oldish and definitely abused and mistreated before she showed up here 7 years ago. She had and still has a lot of trust issues( she doesn’t allow anyone to pick her up for example), So at that time I promised myself I would anything to make her last years the best she could have and I did. Few months ago I detected a mass growing in the same region you said yours was it’s probably some kind of breast cancer.. she won’t be around for long her cancer is spreading fast now and she is very apathetic, I cried a lot since things got worsened( heck I’m a big ass dude and I’m crying right now writing this), I’m still grieving even though she’s not gone yet and I feel so bad for not being able to do much but I guess it is what it is, I’m trying to give the best treats so she can eat anything and I’ll be here when she cross the rainbow bridge. I have 3 other cats inside the house but she will be always my special girl.
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u/FaceGreat4727 May 05 '23
Aww thanks for being there for that cat. She sounds like a beautiful and wonderful cat despite the abuse she’s lived. She must appreciate and find comfort in having someone like you look after her. All what animals and humans really want is to feel loved and be at peace when our time comes to an end. Thank you for making sure she feels that way. Take care of her for me and take care of yourself too ❤️
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u/short-stack1111 May 05 '23
I had the same. Cat just showed up one day and adopted us and she’d obviously been through a lot. We had no idea how old she was but she lived several years in our back yard and finally in our house, and then got sick. We couldn’t figure out what it was and the vets had no idea, and it was all over very quickly.
She’s very lucky to have had you and even luckier that you’re bringing her comfort now, even with your tears. The start of her life may have been rough but you’ve given her a gentle landing, and that’s something that I think we forget-particularly with community cats. All the hearts to you two.
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u/Kh3ll3ndr0s May 04 '23
There must be a downside in having them around in our life, it cannot be perfect, we are not in heaven.
And that downside is that they leave much before we do.
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u/myV_is_4_Valinor May 04 '23
I’m sorry sweetheart that’s so hard, just give her as much love and comfort as you can. Let her lay in the sun and eat the puke grass, give her treats and spoil her. I lost one of my cats to cancer too, it was horrible but he lived his last year as the happiest cat he could be.
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u/Thingamyblob May 04 '23
I'm very sad to read this. I lost two cats within months of each other, brother and sister cats I'd had since they were small kittens. The girl, Lily was the sweetest cat. Beautiful, quiet, shy and devoted. I loved her immensely.
At the same age of 14 she started losing weight and was clearly not well. When combing her I felt a golf-ball sized lump in her abdomen. The vet confirmed cancer and that there was nothing that could be done other than to manage her pain and act at the right time to euthanise her. I was devastated. The love for (and from) a pet is incredibly powerful. She deteriorated over the next couple of weeks and I had to take her back to be put down. When I was leaving the vet I had to pay for the services and the receptionist asked, kindly, if Lily was okay - how was she doing - and having just watched her pass away I burst into tears in the reception area. I'm a big old, grown man and I'm blubbing.
The grief is real. But that reflects the love given by and to you from your cat. I had dreams that I'd overslept and forgotten to feed them. Still have that waking-up dream from time to time. Or the middle of the night trip to the bathroom where your foot touches someting unexpected and, half asleep, you reel back thinking you've accidentally trodden on your friend. Realising that they're gone brings it back a little. But it lessens.
Let yourself grieve when she goes. It's not dumb or silly to be cut up. It makes you a human who feels. You've given her a great life, protected, provided for and loved her. And she's loved you. And one day you'll do it again and look after, love and provide for another.
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u/tlg151 May 05 '23
I'm not OP but, as someone who lost her bestest kitty friend in February, man I feel every single thing you're describing.
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u/notmyprofile23 May 05 '23
About 30 years ago, I had three cats. I still get dreams that I forgot to feed them 😞
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u/Thingamyblob May 06 '23
Ah man. I thought it was only me. It’s a horrible feeling I know. Those dreams are like guilt and loss combined. When I tell my closest about that feeling they always say that they loved me and I gave them a good life. I hope I did. I think I did. The cruelty is the difference in lifespan I think. As humans our minds are built to see them outlive us or at least be around for a long time. But nature has other ideas. It hurts. Thanks for saying you get it too though.
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u/Geniphersiamese May 04 '23
When things progress, ask if the vet can come to your house. I feel like it is better for them.
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u/Sharp_Income9870 May 05 '23
I agree. If you need to euthanize her, have a vet come to the house. So much less stressful. I sat with my 19 year old kitty on the couch. She passed away in my arms. It was horrible and I just sobbed during, but I knew it was the time because she had stopped eating.
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u/Medical_Collection36 May 04 '23
God I hate these kinds of posts as my orange guy is getting up there in age. Princess will be forever in your heart and memories.
Remember they are only but a happy chapter in our lives but to them we are their entire world their everything and that's a very special gift. Give her the best foods and spoil her rotten until the day comes she takes her last nap.
I need to get off reddit now this is making me cry at work. I'm so sorry cancer is taking your beautiful girl so soon
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u/marsbydaylight May 05 '23
Every day I wake up to posts like this. And I am like "no. Not again. Not opening it. Can't handle the pain right now". I totally open all of them. Even at work at my lunch break. Fighting tears or just let them run.
To me there is no pain bigger than losing fur family. With reading the posts, looking at the pictures and leaving a comment, I hope OP feels a bit less lonely with the pain going through :'''').
OP I am sorry you have to go through it. I am sorry for your little angel. Cancer is an a....hole. Took my dog so fast, it took pieces of my soul and heart. Didn't know what to do with all the love I still had to give. My life was just empty. Now I have a dog and 3 cats. I realized the room and the love I have is there for rescuing animals. I foster those cats that have a hard time finding a home, because they are feral and no tiny kitten anymore. Gaining their trust is what makes me happy. It doesn't make the pain go away, but it gave my life a meaning and it gives me peace.
As she is your world, you are her whole world. It counts how much one was loved- and your Princess is loved to the fullest.
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u/Useful-Rough-6449 May 04 '23
Beautiful ❤️ . Did you notice the tumor? Where was it/what did it feel like? I’m getting ready to take my little one in because of a soft mass on her shoulder and a hard mass on her rib cage.
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
It was one large basically overnight formation on her chest/armpit area. Vet said she had to remove lymph nodes too it was spreading fast. Hope your little one has a better outcome, cats just don’t live long enough.
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u/malarchie May 04 '23
This happened to my 14 year old, anaplastic sarcoma in her little arm pit. We went the surgery route followed by chemo and now I have a cancer-free tripod!! Is treatment an option for you guys?
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
No, it’s too widespread now.
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u/malarchie May 04 '23
I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope your remaining time together lasts forever 💔
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u/LilyHex May 05 '23
I'm so sorry. Just love her as much as you can while you still have her. Take more pics, take videos. Try to get her to meow for you on video. Play with her on video. Just something to save to look back on to remember her.
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u/Timely_Victory_4680 May 04 '23
So sorry. She is beautiful, and clearly much, much loved. I’m in a similar situation with my beloved girl - cancer, too, not sure how much time we have left, too. Spoil her rotten. Give her kisses, tell her you love her. Let her do the naughty things she’s normally not allowed (Want to climb on the table? Be my guest. Hold my head down with a paw and groom my hair until it reeks of cat breath? Go to town, darling girl. Two wet food dinners? Anything you want.) Take a paw print. Record a video of her purr or meow. And watch her closely so you’ll know when her time comes, and you can gift her a quiet, painless goodbye. It is so brutally hard that we always lose them far too soon.
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u/RULINGCHAOS May 05 '23
I don't want to click on these posts because it will remind me of my Russian Blue Pea who died over 6 years ago. He was with me for 18 years and his memory and spirit will be with me for the rest of my life.
But I have to click. To show the OP that I care. I care so much and completely empathize with them. To let them know that I know they are in pain. So much pain. But the pain is temporary, however sharp and terrible.
The pain will fade away and be replaced with loving memories. The pain won't ever go away completely. But that's how it should be. To mark a wonderful existence on our souls.
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u/nyx926 May 04 '23
I am so sorry for your news.
She is beautiful, as is your bond with each other.
Everything about this is hard and words are inadequate. Above all, I wish you comfort.
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u/Critical_Bird1732 May 04 '23
Your cat immediately gave me a feeling of comfort, and realizing why, i’d like to share with you.
When I had just turned 5, I was in the hospital for about a week being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I was scared, as any 5yo would be. but i had this stuffed cat named Aurora (Like princess aurora).
She was a Calico cat, with orangey brown and black spots.
I don’t know where Aurora ever went, but seeing Princess immediately reminded me of her even if it was many years ago. I hope nothing but the best for you and Princess with the time she has left. Know that she’s left a lasting impact on me.
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u/Viperbunny May 04 '23
I am so sorry. She is beautiful and she looks so happy. She is clearly very loved. You aren't alone. If you ever need to talk, I am here any time!
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u/myt4trs May 05 '23
Please consider Lap of Love when the time comes. It was the most beautiful thing we could have done to honor our fur baby.
Saying goodbye to those precious animals is gut wrenching.
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u/lawtalkingguy23 May 04 '23
I'm so sorry, it seems she had a comfy life lots of places to nap and wander around.
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u/ThatJonGuy1039 May 04 '23
What a beautiful kitty. She looks a lot like my boy Prince. I had to put him down last summer at 18. It’s never easy, but it’s the right thing to do. I hope you’re able to be there with her to comfort her in her final moments. Much love to you OP.
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u/arsuri May 04 '23
I send love to you and your little one… I hope you will have more peaceful time together 🖤🖤🖤
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u/i_am_mrs_nezbit May 04 '23
I’m so sorry. I’m saving this post so I can go back to it from time to time and get happy vibes from this fluffy princess. I may not have met her but I’ll remember her ❤️ stay strong friend. You gave her a wonderful life.
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u/PoetLucy May 04 '23
Sweetie, I’m giving you the biggest hug. I have a sub r/choochoo21 which is for families of senior and Angel Cats. Please post photos and stories, no need to join, and let us support you as we have all suffered this.
Or message me if you prefer to be private.
:J
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u/OldSkooler1212 May 05 '23
I’m very sorry. Last May I lost my almost 17 year old boy to cancer. And early this year I lost my 16 year old cat to cancer. I don’t have kids and they were my first pets as an adult. The first one was the most brutal thing I’ve been through. 3 months of meds including chemo pills. If I had it to do over I’d have let the vet put him down a month before we had to let him go. With the other cat she was riddled with tumors and we had to let her go a day after the diagnosis. I held her for an hour at the vets and brushed her. She really enjoyed it and it was a good memory from a sad day.
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u/flickerpissy May 05 '23
She looks beautiful and loved. I hope you get plenty of time to say goodbye.
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u/Relative_Mulberry_71 May 05 '23
Beautiful girl. I’m sure she’s had a wonderful life. It sucks that our pets leave us so often. I’ve lost 3 in the last few years. My darling Ella crossed the bridge 3 months ago at 19. I feel your pain. But those we love, never really leave us.
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u/EnvironmentalGold May 04 '23
Oh, sweet Princess is a very good looking kitty. I'm so sorry to hear of her medical problems.
Best of luck to you both in navigating the difficulties ahead. It is never easy, but we do the best we can with the information we have.
I'll be thinking of you both.
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u/M7153DRC May 04 '23
She's a beautiful kitty ❤️ I hope you get to spend as much time as possible together with the time she has left. Our furry friends are such a gift to us in this world and it's sad we must see them go since it always feels much too early. ❤️
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u/Silver-Star92 May 04 '23
She is beautiful and really does her name credit. I'm sorry you have to lose her. I can't imagine life without mine and it brings me to tears to hear people on here that have to say goodbye. Sending hugs for you and Princess
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u/waiting_4_nothing May 04 '23
I’m so sorry, had to put my 15 year old kitty down because cancer in January. He fought and lived 3 years after his diagnosis.
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
I’m not sure how long she has left, they just said it’s aggressive. I hope I have more than a few months left…
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u/waiting_4_nothing May 04 '23
I hope you do too. I don’t have any biological human children, but my kitties are my children and it hurts so much.
Only advice I can give is feed her her most favorite foods, let her stay out in the sun for hours, give her all your attention. My kitty lived off roast beef, chicken, sour cream, and nacho cheese in his final week.
All my love to you.
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u/Acceptable-Emu6529 May 04 '23
My heart goes out to you. I cannot even imagine that happening to one of my babies.
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
I couldn’t either but reality caught up to me and I realize that they aren’t immortal. And that’s the hardest part of loving them.
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u/wonkavision73 May 04 '23
I'm very sorry to hear. Our kitty survived another 2 years on Chemo if its available to you. Pretty simple process of a few pills. Best of luck.
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u/Tothemaxwell15 May 04 '23
This just recently happened to my wife and I. Our 14 year old girl, who we have had since we were teenagers went from fine to being diagnosed with aggressive T-cell cancer. She just passed last week after 6 hard months of fighting. Try to do your best to soak up all the time you have with her, give extra love and attention and when you need a break to take in the grief - take it. They can feel our energy so give her all the love and try to be in the moment as best you can although it is not easy.
We are crushed by her loss, but I take solace in one of the laws of thermodynamics which states that no energy can be destroyed - just transferred. There is no stronger energy than love - so I know she is still with us, just in a different way. No one we love ever truly leaves us.
I am so terribly sorry for the pain and grief you have to endure - I know it all too well. Just know there are others that understand the pain. She is a beautiful kitty.
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u/Economy_Campaign2897 May 04 '23
I'm sorry. I know what it's like to watch your little darlin' try to wake up and be happy everyday. My last kitty lived to be 14. She had cancer too. All I can say is try not to dwell on your loss, when it happens. This was the best advice I got when we lost our little girl. Just know she loved you and is depending on you to help her be brave up till the end. Sure you will miss her terribly, but try to look forward to bringing a new kitten home someday. She was a beautiful cat, I'm just so sorry for you and your baby. I'm tearing up right now.
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u/PixelKitten10390 May 04 '23
Sending love to you both I hope you get to truly enjoy the time you have left together, make sure you get lots more good memories together so in the future you have things to smile and think back on.
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u/AltruisticBicycle468 May 05 '23
Princess is a beautiful girl. I’m sorry she is sick. When her time comes, let her go, knowing that she had the best life with you. I’ve been where you are 3 times with Sassy (19), Coco (14) and Baby (14). Big virtual hugs to you.
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u/Odd-Transition-5032 May 05 '23
I’m so sorry. I understand wanting people to remember her. Please know Princess had an impact on me tonight- a positive impact- she’s beautiful and I can tell she has all the qualities to be a good companion. I’m so glad I got to see these pictures of Princess! ❤️
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u/shellybert1 May 05 '23
Enjoy your quality time with princess now! I spent my final week with Bert last October and we both knew.....we affirmed our strong bond and I'm so thankful for that time
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May 05 '23
I’m so so sorry. She’s a precious Angel. I know this may sound bad but you should adopt another baby if you don’t have any others. Obviously you can never replace the bond you share with Princess but caring for and receiving love from another little creature can help to dull the pain and help your heart heal a little bit
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u/ziolablu76 May 05 '23
What a beautiful kitty. You are both so lucky to have found each other. Thank you for sharing.
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u/creppyspoopyicky May 05 '23
She's lovely and I will remember her in my heart right next to all the cats I've never met but have touched me anyway. So much love to you💔
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u/sunkistandcola May 05 '23
Iʼm so sorry. I wonʼt forget Princess! She is gorgeous and so lucky to have you. I hope you are able to enjoy your remaining time with her. Sending love to both of you.
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u/MisterRedditHimself May 05 '23
It's really hard to lose a friend like this, cherish the time you have and keep warm memories of her close to your chest.
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u/Daveyluvgravy May 05 '23
So very sorry for your friend being so sick. That's a horrible thing to go through, for both of you. I've been there a few times and it doesn't get any easier, but that's a good thing I guess. I would always give my sick friends all the love and treats I could. Fresh fish, ground steak & chicken, gravy on a piece of toast, whatever they wanted. My thoughts are with you in this tough time.
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u/Difficult_Top2130 May 05 '23
What a beautiful princess she is💓 I am so so sorry. I know the heartbreak all too well :( Try to remember the great life and the love you gave her, let that be your solace.
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u/tlg151 May 05 '23
I'm so sorry. She's beautiful. I just lost my best friend Salem in February and I won't sugar coat it for you, it's brutal. Worst day of my life.
BUT. Someone close to me told me as she and my other cat were getting older (they were littermates; Salem's sister just turned 20) not to think of the negative things in the near future and not to spend everyday til their death mourning them in advance. I scoffed back then but in her last two weeks, I did just that. I told her every waking minute til she died that she was the goodest girl in the whole world and mommy loves her so much. I put on a brave face and tone of voice around her. I cried in private. I wanted her last time here to see how much happiness she had given me. And it changed how I thought I'd be after her death.
We, as humans, never enjoy things in the moment. We dread the inevitable instead of cherishing what we have while we have it. We're all guilty of this and it'll never change. But in your baby's last days (or weeks or months or years), please just stop and take a breath and focus on all the joy you gave each other, all the cute moments, and savor the feeling of her fur in your fingers, the sound of her snores, the slow blinks, the bleps, the purrs. I promise you that this is something you won't regret. You will regret focusing on only the negative. I regret the years I dreaded the day I'd no longer have my girl. Years. I regret not using that time to cherish her like I did in her last two weeks. And even though those last two weeks were the hardest time I've ever gone through, it was also the time I had the most clarity. And it's a good feeling, man.
Sending only good vibes to you and your baby.
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u/Affectionate_Way_428 May 05 '23
OP… It will be too quick.. The time it takes. I’m so sorry for both of you. I understand the pain, the frustration, the anxiety, the sadness… The will is there, and there’s just little anyone can do. And while it feels so small (in our mind) to outsiders, it is certainly one of the largest and most important events in life. To have an animal, a living being of a different species, clearly enjoy spending their entire life with us, is something we will never fully understand; for it is but a fraction of our life that we get to enjoy their companionship, but it is both of our entire lives that we get to love one another.
Please treasure every last second. Go take a photo shoot together, cook them a homemade meal, do something out of the ordinary, and concrete the everlasting memories to cherish. I’m so sorry for the bad news…I wish i or anyone could just make it go away and extend your time together. Please let me know if there’s anything I can possibly do.
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May 05 '23
Princess is one of the most stunning floofs I’ve seen! I’m so sorry you are going through this I had a similar experience with my childhood doggo. Spend all the time you can with her and enjoy every moment you have. Sending love hope and orange kitty purrs your way! 🧡🧡🧡
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u/LongTermSu61970 May 05 '23
She reminds me of my sweet little girl Peace. She died shortly after she had a quick growth in her stomach area. I mean she was gone in three days. It happened 6 year’s ago and I still miss her every single day. She only made it till 9. I feel your loss. She left a paw print on your heart, and that will always be there until you die.
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u/ziggytora May 06 '23
My 16 yo kitty has a tumor also. Your girl is beautiful and I'm so sorry she is ill. I wish you all the best.
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u/OneDumbPony May 05 '23
Calling someone "jackass" because their cat will die is the most unsympathetic thing you could say.
Want to look at cute cat pictures? Use Google.
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u/lickytytheslit May 05 '23
Or one of the many cat subs that don't have these post no flairs for it either
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u/Professional_Bite401 May 05 '23
I would like to ask few questions. How many vaccinations she had in lifetime? What food are you feeding?
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u/craacktoe May 04 '23
She’s so beautiful! I’m really sorry, I hope you make the best of your remaining time together ❤️
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u/SanguineBanker May 04 '23
She is a beautiful girl who got a life with love in it because of you. Thank you for that and be gentle with yourself.
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u/TeddyThePartyBear May 04 '23
My sincerest condolences for what you’re going through. I bet Princess has had a wonderful life with you. What a pretty floof she is! I hope you two soak up the last moments together, and make lots more sweet memories.
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u/epilogueteen May 04 '23
she's beautiful and i'm sure she's so loved. i hope you get to make many more wonderful memories with her. you'll be remembered princess 🤍
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u/mandraofgeorge May 04 '23
She is gorgeous and looks so cuddly. I'm so sorry. She is obviously loved and pampered, as a Princess should be. 14 years is not nearly long enough.
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u/TheCarrot007 May 04 '23
Aww, you have one beutiful cat there.
I wish you all the best. 3 of my previous cats all went to cancer. (well maybe 2, one had issues and needed steroids, so became diabetic, but he had a tumor in his guts that it kept at bay, hard choice (it may not have been cancerous but it was going to kill him anyway)).
I loved them all so much and miss them so much. I have 2 this time (4 was hard, and the seocnd 2 were just doorstep adoptions that came to me, so if that happens again... (though in a smaller village now so not as likely)).
I would not subject a cat of that age to any cancer therapy. It it a long shot and a cash crab IMO. That was my choice, the vets (who would not suggest anything before) did say that is also what they would have done. It is hard but I also thing I would probably say no to such things.
All my love to you. You will be sad but ther eare more cats out ther that need people. And yes next time at my age I will be getting older cats. I may have this time but the first new one was youing and needed a home so I said yes and then had to get her a friend ()they have bonded well, but outsiders may not see that!).
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May 04 '23
You gave her 14 years full of love and treats. You did everything you could. You and your vet will be able to make her passing as painfree as possible. Death comes to us all and while it's sad that she has to go soon you can be proud of yourself that she was able to reach that age. She will still watch over you and maybe even visit you occasionally in your dreams.
Give her that cheese or bacon she wants and all the cuddles she demands and after she crossed over you are allowed to grieve. When you feel ready then maybe you can give the gift of a loving home to a new floofer.
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u/Ok-Indication-6377 May 04 '23
I'm so sorry for you and her. She's beautiful. Sending hugs to you both 💖
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u/TheDruth May 04 '23
My heart goes out to you and Princess! Know that you make her life as loved and special and she makes your.
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u/MrsMimosa May 04 '23
She’s beauty. Feel hugged, I know what you’re going through. I Lost my wonderful miniature black panther eight years ago to cancer too.
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u/catcolordancer May 04 '23
My heart is breaking for you. She’s so beautiful. I will not forget her. Thank you for sharing so many pictures. My small piece of advice is to try to take a few videos of her for you to always remember her by. I’m glad she was loved by someone who cared for her as much as you must.:8097:
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u/Krissy7890 May 04 '23
Awww I am so sorry. She is a beautiful baby. Enjoy your time together. Shower her with kisses, treats, and special time together. 😿
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u/Pristine_Sky_6156 May 04 '23
I’m sorry 😢. I have a seventeen yr old cat and had to euthanize my 20 yr old cat 2 yrs ago. So hard. I would suggest spoiling her as much as you can. Hugs 🫂
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u/Birdie_Leones89 May 04 '23
I’m so sorry, please try enjoy and cherish every second she’s still with you as much as you can! I did that with my cat who passed last august and it still feels like I didn’t. Miss her so much.
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u/ComfyPhoenixess May 04 '23
All the hugs friend! Your grief is valid. Your sadness is valid. Your kitty mate is an amazing critter friend. In time, I hope you heal and that the grief you feel now can be gilded with golden solder of a new friend when you are ready. 💔❤️🩹
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u/DefenderoftheSinners May 04 '23
Thank you. I have two other kitties and none of them are close but it breaks my heart to think they won’t understand why she isn’t around anymore
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u/ThatDudeFromFinland May 04 '23
So sorry for your situation. I've lost three of my kittie family members to cancer, it never gets easier.
Hang in there, time will help. Trust me, it will.
Give her some loving belly rubs from me.
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u/inthesinbin May 04 '23
I'm really sorry. We dealt with this a couple of years ago. It was difficult, but we chose to provide our kitty, Henry, with his "bucket list," which included walks on a leash, sitting at the table with us, etc., you get the drift. I wish you and Princess much peace and love.
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u/PingouinMalin May 04 '23
She's very beautiful, I understand fully why you love her so much. Cancer is very unfair, Princess and you deserve more time together. And I understand the feeling you're expressing in your post : yes, Princess matters. A lot. I'm sad with you OP.
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u/lennonjangel1 May 04 '23
I’m so sorry. She’s such a pretty girl!! My girl was 14 too and we had to send her off because of kidney disease - your girl will come to you in your dreams and be right by your side always. Sending hugs.
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u/ladywindflower May 04 '23
She looks like my Gizziebeth, who's only a year or so younger. You love her, and you do everything you can, but in the end, all you can do is push aside your own pain so all she feels and knows is how much you love her!
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u/SAD_world2029 May 04 '23
Come talk if u want i will text u later i will go take à shower and make an qr code of this post and print it , so more poeples will have the chance to see her ❤😸
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u/sybann May 04 '23
Take time off - as much as you're able - and spoil her rotten. Nothing will really make it easier but she will know you're there and so will you. She will always love you unconditionally. It's the best gift we get.
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u/The-purple-sads May 04 '23
Beautiful kitty. I'm sure her spirit will watch over you until another one wiggles its way into your heart. Its hard, I know. Dont let her suffer. You will never forget her. I promise.
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u/DaoLong May 04 '23
Much love to both of you. She must feel really blessed to have been by your side all these years
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u/CuteMaterial May 04 '23
Baby Princess ❤️ I’m so sorry. She’s such a beautiful, fluffy babe. Enjoy your time with her and cuddle her lots x
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u/Mormegil1971 May 04 '23
14 is a decent age for a cat. And try to think of all those 14 years of life and love more, and make the end of them as good as possible.
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u/thecookielady2012 May 04 '23
I am so sorry to hear about your sweet baby. It is so hard to lose a pet.
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u/Surfinsafari9 May 04 '23
Love to both of you. She is beautiful and obviously enjoyed being loved by you.
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u/Sea_Fix5048 May 04 '23
She's a beauty. I'm so very sorry you're losing her, and so very happy for Princess that she has you to love her until the end.
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u/ttcmzx May 04 '23
I just have to say, she is beautiful and unique as hell, and also 14 years is a pretty good run. The rainbow road will be gaining a beauty
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u/vanessa8172 May 04 '23
She’s so beautiful. Her name really fits her. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, I lost two pets within a year of each other to bone cancer. You know it’s the right thing to do, to let them rest. But it hurts so much that you can’t stop it.
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u/memsies May 04 '23
I'm soo soooo sorry. We are so lucky to have them. My bb is also sick, and i am thinking of doing a photo shoot with her, so i know that I have good photos of her, whenever I have to say goodbye.
No other words to say except you aren't alone and we're here to support you
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u/neckofthedog May 04 '23
I'm so sorry for you, I live with 4 cats and can't imagine losing one of them. Maybe you should remember the happy life she had with you. I'm sure she had the best life.
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u/walrus120 May 04 '23
Very sorry, I’ve lost a few cat friends the loss can be quite potent. I wish you the best in a very bad time
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u/LabLife3846 May 04 '23
I’m so sorry. ❤️ She looks like my beloved Wendells who I lost 10 years ago.
I still grieve.
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u/ApricotSlice May 04 '23
I'm sorry. I hope you can make amazing memories with her and there's always a chance for her to come out strong. I wish you the best as a fellow Tortie owner. ❤ Something you can do is plan for both directions. Plan and document everything for her starting now, if you haven't already. Treat her super special everyday so you won't have any regrets!
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u/blankinyurblank May 04 '23
What a sweet and beautiful girl. I hope that she finds peace and know that her little heart is filled with your love. 💕🌈😿
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u/MrsClaireUnderwood May 04 '23
What a doll!!
Give her the best rest of her life that you can. I'm rooting for her.
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u/Clara-hates-humans May 04 '23
Ouh I'm so sorry. She is a very pretty kitty. Send her all my love ❤
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u/lamprotes5 May 04 '23
Poor baby. I'm so sorry. I know what's like to lose a dear kitty to cancer. Give Princess a little kiss for me.
A big hug to you, dear.
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u/DHBR3791 May 04 '23
I’m sorry. Very pretty kitty.