My Baby Girl, Squidge Options

[Emma]

Well, my darling cat, Squidge, passed away on the 28th December, 2008 aged 15. What makes it worse is that she was in perfect health until someone allowed their dog to roam the neighbourhood unsupervised in March, 2008. Squidge was asleep in the garden under the window, and the alsatian came into the garden and went mad at her. I tried to get her through the window, but couldnt reach, so had to run round into the garden to get the dog away from her. The owner turned up at this point totally unfazed and with no apology. Squidge had wet herself with the fright. Also her blood pressure had gone up so high, so fast, her retinas detached and from then on she was completely blind. She was a bit up and down with coping with blindness, but was happy enough, but after the dog attack, she went downhill over the weeks and months, at one point a few months ago, shed gone so downhill, the vet almost put her to sleep, but by some miracle she got through that rough patch. Id always doted on her completely, but after she went blind, my life totally revolved around her and i did everything in my power to make her as happy as i could. At christmas she went downhill again, i thought it was only temporary and went back to syringe feeding her and liquidizing nutritional concoctions id made for her. i really did think she'd pull through again but was planning on taking her to the vets on the 29th December to see what he thought. Anyway, me and Squidge went to bed on the 27th and she was under the covers with her head poking out, cuddled up to me and i had my arm around her and was stroking her til i fell alseep, i woke up at about 2am and was gently stroking her and she was purring in her sleep. i woke up again at 7.30am, stroked her, but got no response and she didnt feel right. my baby girl had died in her sleep. i swear my heart literally broke at that moment. All everyone keeps telling me is that she was just a cat and i should be over it by now or they change the subject whenever i try to talk about her. its like noone really gets that she was not just a cat, she was by baby, best friend and kinda soul mate all rolled into one. we had been together since i was 15 when she walked into my bfs flat when i was on my own there one day, wed hardly been apart since then and since i moved out at 16, this is the first time ive been without her. I just seem to miss her more every day. and i think everyone thinks i am going crazy. i knew this would be hard, but this hurts so much more than anything else than i could possibly imagine. i do have another cat, Mitz, and i do love her to bits, but me and her arent as close as me and Squidge. my heart constantly aches and i feel like part of me is missing and my flat seems to empty and quiet. its horrible cos whenever i was upset, Squidge would come over and give me a cuddle and cheer me up, and now im upset cos i miss her i just dont know what to do x

[LuvLabs]

Emma, I am very sorry to read of your loss of your sweet furbaby Squidge. I am glad that you found this site, to share your story. Hopefully we can offer you a bit of comfort, during this painful time.

My heart broke, as I read your story of Squidge being attacked by the dog. I know that was a very difficult time for you and Squidge. The dogs owner should have at least offered an apology. But, some people are nothing short of cruel. Many years ago, I had an older dog attacked by 2 dogs when we were on a walk. She survived, but I had to take the owners to court to have her medical bills paid. I never received an apology either. So, I understand a little of what you went through.

Squidge sounds like she was a loyal and wonderful companion for you. She was so fortunate to have found you, and I know she was grateful. You provided her with the love and care she needed for 15 years. I smiled when I read that she was snoozing under the covers with you. How cute! It's not often that you hear of furbabies passing on their own at home. But please find some comfort knowing that she was beside you at the end. She peacefully went to sleep in her own loving home. I know it's painful and that you miss her so much. Someone once told me: You never stop missing your loved one, you just learn to go on without them. This is so true.

Many of us have gone through the loss of a furbaby. We understand grief, better then anyone without a pet. I am sorry that people have said cruel comments to you. They just don't understand the unconditional love that a pet gives us. They don't know what to say to you, to make you feel better.

I am glad that you have your other baby Mitz to love. And you may just find that you two will grow closer now. I hope that the happy memories you shared with Squidge, will bring you comfort. I wish you peace during this difficult time in your life.