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Jace · 6th Aug 2009, 10:34 PM

my cat, who i've had since i was three, passed away.
her name was stormy.
she was twelve years old.
it was quite sad, but she'd been having health problems for a while so we knew it was coming.
both my mom and i were crying all night.
i remember she used to treat me like her kitten, if she was away from me for too long she'd get nervous and start meowing while carrying one of my socks or something until she found me.
she also used to "wash" my hair for me haha, it was cute.
i'm gonna miss her, alot.

ha
we tried to bury her in the backyard but we couldn't dig a hole.
we're considering getting her cremated or finding someone to help us dig a hole.

this pictures from about two years ago, before she started having any problems

just thought i'd share that with everyone

Étoile · 6th Aug 2009, 10:37 PM

I don't know how it feels to lose a pet since my mom and sister absolutely hate animals, but I hope you have a speedy recovery. At least she lived a happy life and will now never have to feel the pain again.

**Gerry** · 6th Aug 2009, 10:55 PM

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. At least you were lucky enough to have her as long as you did.

She was a gorgeous cat by the way.

6th Aug 2009, 11:06 PM

It is really terrible when your pet dies. I'm sorry to hear about it.

On a practical note, I believe you should get her cremated. Burying her could lead to issues with powerlines or even wildlife coming to dig up your dearly departed. With cremation, not only do you get a sense of finality that can aid you with your mourning, you can also scatter her ashes to the wind. It's nice to think she has been taken back to the earth. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

George · 7th Aug 2009, 03:19 AM

;_; Aww that's so sad. *huggle*

And I agree with Numfarh, cremation is a much more practical than burying, unless you're putting your cat in a coffin or something.

**Chip** · 7th Aug 2009, 03:48 AM

I lost a kitty that I had had for more than 10 years about 2 years ago. It was rather sudden, I didn't even really know he'd been having health issues. He was my constant companion. So I can completely understand how you feel.

Animals to me are very special because they seem to be able to sense our moods and understand what's going on for us, to love us, to amuse us, and yes, to annoy us sometimes... so they are like any other good friend.

I still think about him fondly and have many wonderful memories. I'm sure you have many happy memories of your kitty to remember. I'm sorry for your loss.

**Maddy** · 7th Aug 2009, 03:51 AM

I'm so sorry. Your cat was beautiful. My cat's coming to the end of hs days, he's about 14 and he's had his share of scares in his time. I'm trying to prepare for losing him, but I don't know if you can really brace yourself for something like that.

Absentminded · 7th Aug 2009, 04:50 AM

I'm sorry, I just lost my cat too, and she was 24. It's not easy to lose something you've cared about for that long.
I know it sounds absurd, but maybe in a few months, or after some time, you could consider getting a new cat. Obviously it won't be the same, but it does fill the emptiness a little bit.

LeonaRose · 7th Aug 2009, 05:14 AM

*Huggles!* Aw hon! I know how you feel, we had our dog put down in January cause she couldn't walk anymore it's awful. *Major huggles!*

Black Cat · 7th Aug 2009, 07:46 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. I know firsthand that losing a pet sucks. You have my condolences.

**lostinthought9** · 7th Aug 2009, 03:28 PM

I'm so sorry. I know how it feels to lose a pet that close to you.

She was a very pretty cat.

carrie90 · 7th Aug 2009, 03:44 PM

so sorry to hear that

6th Aug 2009, 10:34 PM	#1
Jace EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone except non-imediate family. Location: texaass Age: 18 Posts: 429 Join Date: Jan 2008	today my cat, who i've had since i was three, passed away. her name was stormy. she was twelve years old. it was quite sad, but she'd been having health problems for a while so we knew it was coming. both my mom and i were crying all night. i remember she used to treat me like her kitten, if she was away from me for too long she'd get nervous and start meowing while carrying one of my socks or something until she found me. she also used to "wash" my hair for me haha, it was cute. i'm gonna miss her, alot. ha we tried to bury her in the backyard but we couldn't dig a hole. we're considering getting her cremated or finding someone to help us dig a hole. this pictures from about two years ago, before she started having any problems just thought i'd share that with everyone __________________ "

6th Aug 2009, 10:37 PM	#2
Étoile He ate my heart Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: 95% Gay, 5% Cheesecake Out Status: Out to everyone Location: The Peach State Age: 20 Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: today I don't know how it feels to lose a pet since my mom and sister absolutely hate animals, but I hope you have a speedy recovery. At least she lived a happy life and will now never have to feel the pain again. __________________ "I love that lavender blonde; the way she moves, the way she walks, I touch myself, can't get enough."

6th Aug 2009, 10:55 PM	#3
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: today I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. At least you were lucky enough to have her as long as you did. She was a gorgeous cat by the way. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

6th Aug 2009, 11:06 PM	#4
Numfarh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: today It is really terrible when your pet dies. I'm sorry to hear about it. On a practical note, I believe you should get her cremated. Burying her could lead to issues with powerlines or even wildlife coming to dig up your dearly departed. With cremation, not only do you get a sense of finality that can aid you with your mourning, you can also scatter her ashes to the wind. It's nice to think she has been taken back to the earth. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

7th Aug 2009, 03:19 AM	#5
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: today ;_; Aww that's so sad. huggle And I agree with Numfarh, cremation is a much more practical than burying, unless you're putting your cat in a coffin or something.

7th Aug 2009, 03:48 AM	#6
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 5,576 Join Date: May 2008	Re: today I lost a kitty that I had had for more than 10 years about 2 years ago. It was rather sudden, I didn't even really know he'd been having health issues. He was my constant companion. So I can completely understand how you feel. Animals to me are very special because they seem to be able to sense our moods and understand what's going on for us, to love us, to amuse us, and yes, to annoy us sometimes... so they are like any other good friend. I still think about him fondly and have many wonderful memories. I'm sure you have many happy memories of your kitty to remember. I'm sorry for your loss.

7th Aug 2009, 03:51 AM	#7
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: - Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,704 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: today I'm so sorry. Your cat was beautiful. My cat's coming to the end of hs days, he's about 14 and he's had his share of scares in his time. I'm trying to prepare for losing him, but I don't know if you can really brace yourself for something like that. __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

7th Aug 2009, 04:50 AM	#8
Absentminded EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: I'm a ladies kind of guy ;) Out Status: I flirt in public. Take a guess ;) Location: Vermont Age: 19 Posts: 546 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: today I'm sorry, I just lost my cat too, and she was 24. It's not easy to lose something you've cared about for that long. I know it sounds absurd, but maybe in a few months, or after some time, you could consider getting a new cat. Obviously it won't be the same, but it does fill the emptiness a little bit.

7th Aug 2009, 05:14 AM	#9
LeonaRose Well Known Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 226 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: today Huggles! Aw hon! I know how you feel, we had our dog put down in January cause she couldn't walk anymore it's awful. Major huggles! __________________ "It's the same stuff they used in that fourth "Lord of the Rings" movie. Or was it the 19th "Lord of the Rings" movie? You know, the one where Boldo and Jingy travel across the bridge? I don't know, I don't know their names" - Tom Hanks on Lord of the Rings. LOL!!!!

7th Aug 2009, 07:46 AM	#10
Black Cat As Seen On Hoarders... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania, with the cows Age: 21 Posts: 2,391 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: today Sorry to hear of your loss. I know firsthand that losing a pet sucks. You have my condolences. __________________ "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it." - Mr. Magorium

7th Aug 2009, 03:28 PM	#11
lostinthought9 EC's Biggest Xena Fan EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Louisiana Age: 21 Posts: 2,059 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: today I'm so sorry. I know how it feels to lose a pet that close to you. She was a very pretty cat. __________________

7th Aug 2009, 03:44 PM	#12
carrie90 The square root of 4 is rainbows Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Gay Out Status: everybody really Location: Originally Montana but currently San Fransisco Age: 21 Posts: 1,327 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: today so sorry to hear that __________________ I empower my Cheerios to live in fear by creating an enviorment of irrational, random terror -Sue Sylvester

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