Lost my cat Chance last month and the Vet can't even tell me why. He was only 4 and a half years old and i am not dealing very well. He has been a member of my family since he was three days old.

I am so sorry for your loss, Terry. He's a very handsome boy. Lost mine just ober two months ago. I'm not as eloquent as some of the folks on here, but there is a great deal of support and understanding here.

Hi Terry

That's a really lovely photo of little Chance. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you wanted to expand on how you're having difficulty dealing with Chance's passing there is no shortage of considerate people on this forum who will gladly offer support and advice based on their own experiences. If you don't wish to expand, that's totally okay. I found that reading experiences of others helped me get my head together and try to collect my feelings after my Bruno's passing.

I'm sure that Chance is watching over you right now and purring, wanting you to be okay.

Take it as easy as you can


Peter

Dear Terry,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your precious Chance. He is so handsome.

Loosing an animal companion is very very difficult and the grief can be intense. It is every bit as hard as loosing any member of your family. And its especially hard when we do not have any explanation. Please take care of yourself through this grief journey and know that there are people here who are willing to listen and support you.

With peace and healing thoughts,
Juturna

I just feel like i lost a child and it is killing me. I was wondering if it was somehow my fault since the Vet was not sure what killed him. He thought it might be FIP, so i did some research on that disease and all the symptoms fit. There is no cure for FIP, so at least i now know that i am not to blame. I can feel sad for my loss but stop hating myself, that is some relief.

I watched your video tribute to Bruno, it was very touching. I am so sorry for your loss.

Hi, Terry, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Chance. Losing a beloved companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we have been blessed with the privilege of their company.

I truly am very sorry that your vet was unable to give you a definite diagnosis. Guilt, unfortunately, is a part of this grief journey, and it is one of the hardest emotions to reconcile. I am so glad, though, that your research has brought you some peace of mind, for this is what your precious Chance wants for you. He does not want you burdened with guilt and remorse, for these will truly rob you of your joy of having Chance's sweet Living Spirit forever with you in your heart and memories.

Terry, thank you so much for sharing your precious Chance with us. He is such a delightful little fellow, and I do so understand how robbed you feel with not having him with you longer. But it really doesn't matter how long we are blessed with our beloved companions' sweet precious presence for we will always want just one more minute, one more hour, one more day, one more - - lifetime - - with them.

Terry, one of the many things to remember during this grief journey is that you are not alone. Each of us are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Terry, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Terry,

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your little one, Chance. It is so hard, when they are young. I can understand how you feel - I lost my darling boy about a year ago, under mysterious circumstances.

I'm sad to hear that you've been feeling bad about yourself. Did it happen very suddenly? Cats tend to be so stoic; it is hard to tell when they aren't feeling well sometimes.

He looks like a sweetheart, very playful. It is awful that this has happened.

If I could, I'd give you a hug, but I'll offer you a virtual one instead.

Corinna

Hi Terry,

I also want to add my condolences on the loss of your Chance. What a cutie. My dog died almost 6 weeks ago and was only 3 years old so I can somewhat relate to feeling robbed of many years with them.

Must be hard not knowing why Chance died, but as has been said, guilt is part of the grieving process. Even if you had a diagnosis you could still be doubting whether you could have done something to save him.

I, too, feel like I have lost one of my children. The pain does get better with time. Hard to believe that now but it will. Chance will always be with you but it may hurt less to have lost him as some time passes. I have found coming to this forum has helped me so much. I hope you will be able to come back and share how you are doing.

I am sorry for your loss

is Chance standing up in your picture??? That is just so sweet

I had kittens who die because they were sick (we did not know at the time) at three weeks old they passed away one by one, they already had personalities and it was extremely hard to believe they were gone

I have a cat now name Friskey and her sister just passed away, I am making sure that I take her to the vet to make sure there is no quite sickness lurking at her old age, she's 16

I understand how you are feeling, like a piece of you is missing? Some illness nothing can be done for the animal or sometimes death is eminent, but it looks like Chance was happy and loved. Your Chance is so cute I really love the picture you have shared:

It's going to take time to feel like "you can get on with life" I am still grieving myself, I feel that there will always be a part of you missing but you can think of the wonderful times you have shared, thats what gets me through hard days knowing I had such a loving relationship with my Tiger. No one can compare the love you can share with a true blue friend: like a cat

I am not sure if looking at pictures will help so soon, but when you feel up to it take out some pictures and bring the family around and just talk about Chance, I think that's the best thing about Love once you experience it, you have the memories always to keep or to share with another animal lover

I hope you feel better, your little blessing called Chance knows that love was all around I feel that your love, that positive energy was the best thing you could have done, I bet Chance felt the security.

If you have any hardship though the pass weeks and want to talk it out we are here