My family had to make the decision to put my darling cat Fluffy to sleep this Saturday. It was so sudden. We knew she had lost a lot of weight, but we didn't know she was sick. Saturday afternoon she just collapsed and couldn't stand up. We rushed her to the vet, but he said she had a kidney disease and any treatment would just cause extreme pain for about a month. He said even if we had noticed earlier it wouldn't have changed anything.

Everything I read says that it is easier for young people to lose a pet. I don't understand that. I am only in the 8th grade, but this hurts so badly. I got Fluffy when I was in first grade. Everyone told me not to. They said she was too small and skittish. But I inisisted, and Fluffy became my best friend. I know that without her I wouldn't have been able to deal with the problems of childhood and puberty. Now I just don't know how I'm going to go another day without her sleeping on me.

The vet said that with how she kept eating and drinking and behaving, she was doing everything possible to keep us from knowing she was sick. She didn't want me to be upset, but everything was so sudden that I can't believe this happened.
I'm so lonely.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Fluffy. Losing a furry friend at any age is difficult. And you had Fluffy for nearly 1/2 of your life, so I am certain it hurts deeply, and that you are very lonely right now. In reading your post, it appears that you are very wise and mature for your age. Try to remember the good times you had with Fluffy as you were growing up. Even though I am sure that it does not appear this way now, as time passes you will remember the happy times and somehow the bad times kind of fade away. Your kitty was blessed to have you as a best friend for a lot of years. Please take care, and when you are too lonely, come back to this board for support and friendship.

Thank you so much for your post. Just having a place like this does help. I can't remember not having her. It is so nice to have others who understand.

You sound like a younger version of myself. I got a puppy, cookie when I was 8 years old and she lived until I was 24. I remember taking it very hard and I still miss her so much (I am 31 now) when she died of a stroke. I don't think these things are easy at any age. We just had to put our beloved cat maddie to sleep the same day as your kitty died. It is heart breaking. I cry a lot, but I find talking to other people helps. This forum helps too. Try to get out and do things that can take your mind off the pain for a while. That helps too. I try to take solace in my believe that I will see Maddie and you will see Fluffy again someday when it is our time. I really believe they are waiting for us on the other side of the rainbow bridge. Please write more if you need to. I hope your parents are supporting you too.
Love,
gina

my daughter is in 8th grade too and she is grieving as well. it's been 8 months and she still has a hard time. her 14th b-day was monday the 16th and i got her this frame that was pink with these really pink fluffy feathers all around the frame. it was symbolic because that's the type of stuff that pretty girl played with all the time. later that night, she put a picture of her and pretty girl in that frame.

it's hard for her.......... as it is myself....... we know your loneliness. i am sorry about your loss ............ keep coming her it helps to get things off your chest.

I am so sorry to hear about Fluffy. I lost my kitty a year ago today; it was very sudden, he had convulsions from a brain tumor, and I had to put him to sleep so he wouldn't suffer. I have good days and not so good days. It's important to grieve, so don't try to hold it in or put on a brave face. And use this forum to make contact with others who have had similar experiences. June

I´m sorry about your loss and I really understand how it feels. We had to put our angel springer spaniel dog to sleep yesterday. She was very sick and really held out for long. We had her for 11 years and it really hurts.
For people who haven't lost a pet it is difficlut to understand the hurt and loneliness you feel.
I really belive that our little angels are up in heaven and looking down on us and are with us all the time. Thinking of this helps a little, but it will take time before the hurt will ease and they will never be forgotten.
It might help if you try and wright or paint something to express your feelings.
Lots of Love,

I am so sorry for your loss ~ Everyone here understands ~ My heart goes out to you ~ May you find comfort and peace ~ Come Back and Keep Remembering the Love ~ ((((HUGS)))) and God Bless ~