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I am adjusting. It's a blessing to have a CAG -- he knows I've been sad and has tried to make up for it. And he can be quite cuddly!!! If my stinker CAG wasn't likely to wander and chew cords during the night; I swear I'd let him sleep with me to replace the cat. But he would never be safe left out all night, to his own devices, to be my sleeping companion. I just miss having my cat. Life. I have to move on. I'd get a kitten (or dog) tomorrow but it's a big responsibility to adopt a new pet. I don't want to rush things. It's about the pet's best interests, not the owner's. Pets deserve a good home, not to be a replacement for me feeling sad and lonely at night when wanting a warm pet cuddling next to me.

They're not just pets they become family members. We spend so much time with them, caring for them and bonding with them that it's always so difficult when we lose them. I'm so very sorry for your loss, especially as it seemed so sudden and unexpected. I still miss our German Shepherd, Ben. He was such an integral part of our family and he got me through some particularly tough times. Even though it's been several years since he passed I still think about him and miss him.

So sorry for your loss! I have two cats remaining out of four, having lost two (one 18, one 19) last year. They do become family members and best friends.

@SRSeedBurners My Mandey (Himalayan) lived to 17 years -- diagnosed with renal insufficiency at age 15 -- bought him an additional 18+ months with Hills Prescription Diet KD and I was giving him 150ccs of sub-q fluids 3-4 times weekly under neck skin (the 4th fluid treatment was sort of PRN)-- I literally put a cup hook up high on woodwork to hang his lactated ringers from. He'd actually come sit on my lap insistently, and I could tent his neck skin (to check for dehydration) and I'd know he was asking for his fluids. He was getting good BUN/creatnine levels at vet's lab for most of that 18 months, so I totally get you on this treatment. It was a blessing to take care of him, he never minded the fluid treatment, but the food wasn't his favourite (although he did eat it). I was sad when treatment stopped working. Miss him still (1988 - 2005).

We've had a few cats. The one just before our last cat got renal failure (pretty common I guess). The vet gave us a choice of putting the cat down or administering drips under his skin. We extended him maybe a year(?). He would do really good after a drip then start to taper off. Eventually they got to where they weren't working and he sadly left us. Wife wants another cat but we can't risk it with all the snacks flying around.

A cat, dog or a parrot can get under your skin and be a big part of your life. When they are gone there is a big empty spot that you can`t fill. Sorry for your loss. Ray

@GreytnessI do suspect brain or spinal column -- probably a freak illness/disease. Had cats all my life -- first time ever without a cat (at least since age 20 or so, and difficult esp to lose a cat at such a young age) -- I also love dogs, but don't have one at moment (last dog RB 2012 at age 15). I guess we forget what's it's like to not have a fur baby sometimes. Sorry to be such a bummer. Snickers (CAG) tries to help -- he's a sweety but not the same as cat that sleeps with you. To make matters a little worse, I think he's HAPPY my cat is gone. Darn parrots! @Talon I had a freak incident where I lost an indoor cat at age 8 to kidney disease -- (Brittany, so young) so I feel you. I didn't understand either. Cats usually live 18+ years in my home . I feel so lost at moment, sorry.

I am so sorry for your loss....I know how it feels,when they are taken away so young. I lost my dear indoor cat to kidney disease at just 7 years old almost a year ago...too young..I just still don’t understand and miss him so much. My heart is sad for you...😔❤️

Oh no...I'm so, so sorry to hear your devastating news. I wonder if she might have had a quick growing spinal cord tumor. Regardless, losing a best friend leaves a huge unfillable hole in our hearts. Sending you peace, comfort and healing as you learn how to live without her.

think you mean a joist. It is all a Parrots' playground.

No idea how the school hung that -- or what it's real purpose is. Can't imagine they hung it just for a CAG or other parrot to dangle/play with. But I would love something similar, in brass or oil rubbed bronze, to place a hanging plant on. But after looking at the pix, Snickers might be making a real mess of my plants if I figure out a similar design. It would have to be bolted into a ceiling rafter (or whatever that's called -- for strength) since hanging plants are heavy -- esp after just watering.

It started with a numb paw and some Prednisone 6 weeks ago and ended in full bodily paralysis on 9/30. I took to vet, no solutions -- euthanasia. Vet had no idea what may have caused this -- first left paw was numb (indoor cat) no injury detected -- vet decided issue was further up arm and prescribed Preds to any reduce possible upper arm swelling. Zuri seemed better, even making sofa jumps in spite of numb left paw; but then Monday 9/30 woke up to cat unable to move or walk total paralysis: euthanasia at vets. I am still not over it. I miss her more than I ever imagined. Cannot sleep at night without her cuddled up near me. She was only *12* years old. I get eventually kidney failure at 15 or 16 -- but this threw me in a complete depression. CAG cannot comfort me enough -- I slept with this cat every night for 12 years. Dreary post, sorry. I just don't understand happened. Anyway, it's why I haven't been active on forum. Just sad and grieving.