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Mia Oleary
Harry there is no words I can put together to describe how grateful I was to spend the time we had together. You came into my life unexpectedly when I had lost everything. You supported me through some of the worst hardships in my life. You brought light to our lives and united myself and dad as family instead of just distant relatives. I know you helped him through dark times too. I am so glad we could provide you with your forever home. I just hope you felt how loved you were. I would do anything to hold you for one last time and have you purr in my arms for hours on end. I’m sorry for all the times I avoided you when you had fleas. I promise I nagged dad to treat them. I’m sorry for the times I got annoyed when you would claw my eyes at 5 am wanting breakfast. I am sorry for all the times I was too busy drawing or getting ready to leave the house to give you cuddles. I would do anything to cuddle you again. I’m glad I got to help care for you until the end. You have made such an impact on my life and I will forever miss you my sweet haribo boy.
Sarah Roberts
Our wonderful boy Pluto passed away on Saturday, at home with me and Gez 🖤 "To the world he was a cat, but to us he was the world" 🌍 We adopted Pluto at the age of 10 from Cats Protection. We had a truly wonderful 8 years with him and he made it to 18.5 years - the equivalent of reaching 90. From the moment we adopted him in 2016 he filled our lives with love and purrs. He LOVED food (especially cheese and lick-e-lix), flowers, sitting outside in the sunshine, and chin rubs. He did not like snow, or the cold, or oranges. We always called him a "dog cat" and he would follow us around the house and always come to greet us at the door when we got home. His old age came with some health issues including diabetes but we continued to look after him, give him his pain meds and inject his insulin. What a privilege to have been able to look after him over that time and thank you to all our friends and family that showed him love too. I am so sorry that he passed the way he did. I hope he is happy over the rainbow bridge enjoying some flowers and sunshine Words can't describe how much he will be missed. Rest In Peace sweet boy.
Cheryl Carter
I get great comfort out of watching videos I took of her , she was not a pet but a family member with birthdays and Christmas pressies, we were strongly bonded over her 13 and 2 months with us. I adored her . Missie was a beautiful BSH black and silver spot she had a tiny body and a large head and massive eyes which made her look incredibly cute . I have filled my home with photos of her to help me cope . She had a massive personality , hated animals but loved people , I’ve never known a cat to have so many facial expressions . I have bought another BSH , totally different to her but it’s hard to bond when you adored your previous furbaby but it helps me immensely by keeping me on my toes with a 9 month old zooming around who is soo different to her . Missie was the one , I’ve cried every day for the past 4 weeks since that horrible evening when I had to make a forced decision to let her go.She started coughing up blood around 4pm but was running around , looked well , eaten and toilet ed It was a shock and I feel ill from it. I’d like to believe that one day we will be reunited and her ashes mixed with mine . I miss her nightly cuddles , our sitting at the front door together in the sun, her little stomp and just about everything about my Missie x I feel like I’ve lost a young child. I spent most of my days with her as I’m at home virtually all the time . 😻💗😪🫶🏻 RIP sweetheart mummy loves you so so much xxx
Patricia Woolley
My beautiful Jasper came arrived 6 months after I lost my partner from a sudden stroke. My existing cat Salem brought him home, lonely after losing his brother 3 weeks before my partner. Jasper, a beautiful 11 month kitten, loving with the loudest purr & biggest heart helped Salem & I get through the heartache we'd been through. Over the years he helped us get through difficult & darkest days, bringing joy & love, the sweetest boy anyone could ask for. 14 years passed till Salem, his best buddy lost his fight with ill health, Jasper & I grieved together & again that wonderful boy pulled me through the darkest days. We adopted a new kitten Merlin, Jasper took him under his paw, showing him the skills of cathood. All was good for 2 years, we were happy together. Then around 2 months ago Jasper's teeth began to bother him & we went to the vet, they stabilised his hyperthyroidism, scanned his heart to ensure he was healthy for a dental op. 4th April he went in, but the worst fear came true. He had a bad infection or tumour, jaw bone had softened & the vet said the prognosis wasn't good. I had to make the awful decision whether to have him suffer pain, or let him go. I wasn't ready to say goodbye to my beautiful boy, but I couldn't let him suffer. He'd been my rock, best friend, confident & deepest love for 16 years. I had to kiss my beautiful boy goodbye. My heart is broken & Merlin's too. It's the hardest decision to make to set your baby free from pain. I miss him so much & I will for the rest of my life, till we are all reunited on the rainbow bridge.
Jannette Warrener
I’ve just lost my cat best friend of 20 years, Stan. He has been by my side meeting my husband, getting new jobs, moving home and losing my mum. The hardest thing I’ve ever done was to take Stan to the vets so he could go peacefully after a battle with a terminal illness. I’m totally lost without him, can’t imagine a world where he isn’t my cuddle buddy after a tough day. The pain will ease (I don’t want it to yet) but my memories never will. Love you my little man
Charlotte Dawtry
Merlin went missing back in September and was recently found 150 miles away in someone’s garage passed away. I miss him so much and heartbroken what he went through. I just can’t stop crying. I can’t believe I will never see him again.
Debra Vloeberghs
Hamilton aka Hammy, our little fluffybutt, was hit by a car yesterday and didn't make it. He turned one just two weeks ago. Neighbours alarmed my boyfriend and he rushed him to the vet, but sadly Hammy died on the way over there. I find comfort in knowing he was held by my boyfriend in his final moments. At least he was with someone who loved him deeply. He was our first pet together, a beautiful blue eyed, soft furred cat. And man, the happiness & joy he brought to our home and life was simply magic. He loved being outdoors, and we gave him the life he loved. I will miss all the meows, playing hide and seek behind the curtains, sharing our foodies, morning hugs in bed, you being our office buddy and watching you play in the garden. You were by far too sweet and too good for this world and I hope you're running free in another. We miss you, Hamilton. We will live and remember you forever.
Jonathan Berry
You were not my cat; but you were my friend. I'd known you for the last 3 or so years from when I started dating your owner, (or should I say primary staff member?) and I know you filled her life with joy, just like you did mine. Thank you for looking after her in her darkest moments. I miss your meow that sounded like a squeaky roar more every day. You were a good boy, taken far too soon. I'll see you again my friend, but not yet.
Jennifer Dodd
Words cannot describe my love for you. You had big paws to fill after my beloved childhood best friend passed away; and boy oh boy did you do it. A crazy ball of cute fluff, born and raised up by mum in a stable. You didn’t know what carpet was when you first arrived, but you got used to its squishiness and comfort soon. Sleeping full stretch on your back belly in the air was your signature, and I have the 100s of photos to prove it. You kept me on my toes for sure, finding gaps between furniture that it’s not hard to believe you fit through. Bringing countless gifts, including one incident that will haunt my poor friends dreams for life! Your singing and how I could have a conversation with you and you would respond knowing what to say. Joining in on board games and even online games - meowing just before we worked out a puzzle, as if you’d had enough of watching us struggle. How, after warning my now partner that you didn’t always take to people, you proved me wrong and made it known you approved to the level that you had boys time; watching tiger hunting videos to improve your technique. I’m so sorry that you missed out on your 9th birthday. As devastated that I am, I’m pleased it was a sudden heart attack out the blue - no long drawn out illness that would have taken you away from your business. Thank you my beautiful boy and in the wise words of Terry Pratchett “To Nanny Ogg he was merely a larger version of the little fluffy kitten he had once been. To everyone else he was a scarred ball of inventive malignancy”. Bingley, my beautiful boy, thank you for everything.
Jessica McArthur
My beautiful cats who got me through so much dark time in my life. You was always there for me in way no human could ever be. You gave me cuddles and purred to make me happy and your lil meows when looking for me. It was always comforting to know how much you’s loved me as much as I loved you. Mac my fluff ball got ran over and suffered due to poor neglect of vets, then 4 months later my Alfie was tragically run over due to people speeding and didn’t have a chance. I live with guilt thinking I shouldn’t of let them out or I never had enough cuddles. My house is so empty and my heart has a massive hole where you two belong. I can be in a room full of people but it’s so lonely without you two. Generally feel like a part of my life has died as them cats were my comfort blanket. Mac my big fluff ball, your fur so soft would make me fall asleep off your cuddles and Alfie my sidekick who captured the hearts of everyone. I can’t stop crying thinking your coming home. I only take comfort in knowing you was extremely loved by me and your family and all the neighbours xxx my darling babies until we meet again stay close to me always
Deb Innes
My Luther what can I say! We adopted you and your sister 8 years ago from a rescue house and we have had so much pleasure from you both. Unfortunately your sister Alice has to carry on without you as do we which is incredibly painful. You were took from us to young but every day with you was incredible! You were larger than life and gave the best headbutts! You gave and received love every day and you loved life. We saved you twice. Once when we took you home and once when we ended your suffering. Love you always. My beautiful boy. X
christine pickering
We got my beautiful fur baby as a tiny kitten and we had her for 8 long years till she sadly passed away. She went from being a happy healthy cat to being so poorly and sadly passing away. Full of character. So loving and loved her food and treats and waking us up at crack of dawn. Such a big hole in our hearts and we miss her terribly 😭
Jennifer Hodgson
Salem, I adopted you at a low point in my life and you helped me towards happiness so very much. You were a barn cat, loved the outdoors, and it was fate that the barn belonged to one of my clients. Every visit to the farm, you trotted over for some fuss and a rub around my legs. You stole my heart. You were found by a farmer, with a broken pelvis, close to death. My client nursed you, took you to the vet and offered you to me for adoption, I bit her hand off, took you home and nursed you back to full health, which is very much what you did for me. Just me and you when I bought my first home, then you helped bring me and my now husband together with his 2 cats also. All 3 of them black. You brought me nothing but luck, joy and comfort. Your purr was heartwarming. You always knew when I needed you, when I was low. You loved a bit of fuss and a stroke but always hept your ferral side, swatting me away when I pushed my luck. Beautiful Salem, you will be in my heart forever. Until we meet again. Thank you for choosing me.
Richard Ison
A few words on my sweety pie Dolly. We had Dolly as a kitten, a sweety and a beautiful cat. Always a ray of sunshine and fun and loved to leap around and show affection and love to myself and Richard. Sadly, Dolly was so suddenly taken away by a car on Saturday daytime. Dolly, I'd like to remember my princess and friend by her lovely charm and love to myself and Tiffany. Dolly run free girl. You're free to run and hunt mice for all eternity, sweety pie. Always in my heart my friend. Sweet dreams girl. Come visit me sometime. I'll never forget you Dolly girl ❣️🌈⭐❤️ An angel is shining from heaven.
Dee Ash
My beautiful childhood cat of 20 years Rico had to be put to sleep yesterday (06 March 2025). He was the best human-cat, so loving, chill, smart, funny and friendly. A character! He hasn’t been well for a while and over the last 2-3 years of his life has loss a lot of weight. He had a bad tooth infection in the final 3 months which couldn’t be treated with surgery due to his age, weight and underlining health issues - kidney disease and heart murmur. Despite trying to find 738282 ways to treat him, this last week I had to make the heartbreaking decision to end this suffering and bring him peace. Rico was family and my best friend. Especially after my mum died, he was all I had left. Im still processing that he’s no longer here, I feel guilty and sad but also know that Rico did not deserve anymore pain. As this is very recent and raw I don’t have much words of advice for others, apart from take each day as they come and allow your emotions to flow. I love Rico so much and he will be missed dearly. I love you Rico!