Hello I'm new to the forum.
I had my 11 year old cat Lucy put to sleep on 11th Jan.
She had cancer in her mouth.
She was a black and white extoic shorthair.
We had her since she was 9 weeks old.

Hi Nicola
I am so very sorry to hear about your kitty Lucy. My 13 year old kitty named Diego was put to rest just 12 days before your Baby. I know you miss her greatly because I too still look for my Diego. I hope you are doing well and I want you to know we are here for you. Share your story, your thoughts and your insight into this shared journey of ours. There are the best of the best friends on this site just waiting to relate their thoughts and feelings with you. You are in this with us now, together we'll make it through.
Cheri

Hi, nicola, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Lucy. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company. Euthanasia is the last gift of love we can give to our companions on this side of eternity -- at great sacrifice to ourselves - - so that they can be restored to their former youthfulness in the company of the angels.

Nicola, this grief journey is filled witih many emotions sometimes overwhelming us all at once. There are many ups and downs, twists and turns and turnarounds that we can begin to think we are going insane. And just when we think we're through the worst of it, "something" can come along to send us back into the circle of grief all over again. This grief journey is frequently referred to as a horror roller coaster ride.

Please let me try to reassure you that it will not always be like this. This grief journey is one of adjustment to the physical absence of our beloved companions. It is a one day at a time journey, sometimes one moment at a time, that can only be traveled in your own way and in your own time. But I promise you, nicola, that you are never alone in your journey. Each of us here do understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. You are among friends here, nicola. And I promise you that one day, probably when you least expect it, you will be thinking of your beloved Lucy and you find yourself smiling - - truly smiling - - and your heart will fill with the many treasured memories you and your beloved Lucy share. But this is just going to take time, nicola.

I know right now there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the seering pain of loss in your heart. But I can only hope that the words I share with you will somehow offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as you travel your journey.

Thank you so very much for sharing your beloved Lucy with us, nicola. Perhaps sometime you would like to share a picture(s) of her with us - - but only if / when you want to. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, nicola, and look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Nicola,

My deepest sympathies! Do you have supportive people near you? I'm glad you found this site. I think it will help you move through the pain.

Thinking of you,

Kathy

Thank you everyone.
I live with my mum. Dad and brother Mark.
We're getting a memorial stone to put in lucy's fave spot in the garden.

Hi Nicola

My heart goes out to you in the passing of your fur-baby Lucy. Rest assured that our soul-mates live on in the Perfect World, from where they came. They are well, safe, warm and happy and each awaits the glorious day when his or her mom comes through the door. No more parting there. We're with you.

Gretta's mom

I am s sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

xxForeverxx

Hello Nicola. I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathies. We are here for you, all of us in this wonderful forum.

Nicola, I am so sorry for your loss. Lucy must have been a beautiful girl! I'm sure you miss her dearly.


I wish I had more comforting words for you at this time, but know that you're in my thoughts.

Kel

Good morning Nicola

Just stopping by to see how you're doing and wish you a good day. Lucy-the-Beautiful is right there with you and so is Gretta today.

Peace and blessings.

Gretta's mom