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The purpose of this forum (in my opinion) is to share our triumphs AND our sorrows. Most of the forum members have furbabies as well as fids. There is no reason why you should not share your loss with like-minded people. As for me, thinking of the ones I lost brings fond memories. I firmly believe I will see all my loved ones when I cross into eternity (human and nonhuman), so I see it as a temporary parting, not a forever goodbye.

Oodles of good wishes and prayers to you Jayd and Maggie.

Sorry if I bummed anyone out or brought back other's sad memories of lost fur babies. I am just sad. If only I could keep Snickers (CAG) out 24/7. But he's an inquisitive parrot and just cannot be out while I sleep. Everyone tells me to just 'get another one' (and one day I will) but there is no replacement for lost loved pet. One day I will fall in love again with a fur baby. Sorry again for being a bummer. I do realize this is a grey forum.

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.

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.

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.