I’m not sure if this is the place to talk about pets?
My cat Ginger passed away this morning. He was going to be an amazing 20 years old in January! Up until a couple of weeks ago he still had the energy of a much younger cat - vaulting over walls, chasing other cats, snd bossing the neighbourhood! I think he believed he was part dog - he would follow me up the road to tescos and wait under a car… then walk back home with me by my side. Really going to miss that!
He was so strong and I thought he was going to live forever. He fought until the very end and knew he was loved by everybody.
Obviously a very emotional time - everyone is devastated, but now the outpouring of true love for him will shine through!
RIP Ginger! You will be missed forever 
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Hello @JWebber87
So sorry for the loss of Ginger. It is hard losing a pet who has been part of your life for so long. I bet he will still be watching you on your walks to Tesco. I came in this site due to losing my lovely mum in July but have given homes to and lost several cats over the years so I do understand how heartbreaking this feels. Take care of yourself xxxx
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Aww sleep tight gorgeous I’ve been there with my cats and rabbits and people say it’s just a animal it’s far from it there our babies our family and sometimes the only ones that listen to us
God love you and run free ginger hope he finds my tigga they will be great friends
Big hugs 
xx
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Hi,
Thank you so much for your message! It msde me smile for what seems the first time today! I am sure our cats are already best friends and looking down on us. May sound weird but hugs sound amazing right now. Hope you’re doing well xx
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Hi, thank you so much for your message. Obviously going to take a long long time to adjust to life without him. Happy to know he’s up there now playing with other cats x
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Forgive me for not even saying im so sorry for your loss!!! I lost my father 10 years ago and my sister this year in May. I know it is the obviously thing to say but I mean it from my heart… it does get better. Im sure he knows how much he was loved and he is watching you everyday with a smile on his face
Thankyou very much I hope he is xxx
As will your sister and dad xx
And if ginger does find tigga he will have a friend for life up there on that rainbow 
bridge I promise he might have to get passed his girls though tabbie and buttons haha do I promise he will have a lovely little tribe to play with all my fur babies xxx
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I feel exhausted, confused, don’t know what to do with myself. Going to take a long time x
Yes it will the hole they leave is massive it’s not fixable in a day this is my tiggs he was 9 when he had a fit in my arms and passed instantly he was a big gentle giant and loved every second of his life I love the bones of him it was 6 year in august he passed and believe me I still look for him still think I hear him so when u talk to your boy show him his picture tell him to look for tigga or shout tiggs he will come running xx
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Yes it will. They are very precious to us. Just be kind to yourself. Take your time. I still miss my little chap after three years. Sending you hugs and support x
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Thank you so much. These messages really mean a lot. Went back to work today, tried to keep busy but cried a couple of times. Hardest part (obviously) is when we return home and im expecting to hear him and see him running in through the front door. We still have one cat Kiara - she’s 8, and she is getting so much love and affection at the moment (not that she didn’t before. She looks confused and seems to be searching for him. X
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Glad you have Kiara. Bet she is confused bless her. Take care of yourself x
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You too. Hope today has been a better day? X
Hi @JWebber87
Thanks for asking. Yesterday and today were a bit better after a few bad weeks. How have you been today? X
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Hi,
Glad it’s been a better couple of days for you, that sounds good!
Honest answer - I don’t know if I’m coming or going. Every little thing I do now reminds me of him and I just miss him so much. Was tearful at work today but people have been really supportive and its amazing how much a hug helps in the moment.
Got a call today saying he has been “collected” by the company that does individual cremations, so need to sort that out and think of something nice to do with his ashes.
Keep looking through all my old pictures of him x
It’s good that you can cry when you need to. Glad you have supportive colleagues that understand that makes a difference. Take care x
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You too hun! Hope you’re smiling x
I know how ur feeling I lost my Maine coon cat in February, and with loosing everyone such has my sister 6 yrs ago, my Nain 4yrs ago, my Dad 2 yrs ago, and my Nan December last yr. I’ve had so many lost in the last 6yrs and with my cat Buster has well it’s been one thing after another. Also looking after my mother who has now been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I do find everything too much to be honest, and difficult, and I am very good in hold back, but being the eldest, I feel I’ve got hold the family together, but also I hold myself together for my kids.
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Hello,
Thank-you so much for your message, and I am so sorry for all the loss you have suffered in such a short period of time.
I lost my dad 10 years ago, my sister this year in May, and now my beautiful Ginger who has been in my life for almost 20 years.
It has only been 3 days since he passed. All the little things add up to the level of grieve - his food bowel not in the same place its been, his bed put away, not hearing his bell. I know it sounds silly but I really believe he was the most loyal animal in the world! He would walk up the road by my side and wait while I crossed a main road to go to Tesco, and as soon as he sees me on the way back, he would be straight by my side and we would walk home together. I just did that walk and it was the quietest, most lonely walk I have ever done. I hate it now, but I know he will always be with me, no matter what.
My cat Buster was there when needed someone, he was a lap cat and only came to me unless I wasn’t around, he’d just put up with everyone. But came to me for love and that’s what I miss, I’ve been feeling alone without him even though I’ve another cat, but cos he’s older than Buster I am asking my self all the time when is it his time. Especially has I’ve lost so many in last 6yrs
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