I lost my Lily today

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I've had her since she was around 5 weeks old and today I lost her at only 4 years old. I wasn't even there when she passed. She died alone and scared at the vet, probably wondering where I was.

I'll never hear her little meows calling to me ever again.

I can't call out that it's bedtime and see her make her way from somewhere else in the house to my room.

She's never going to meow to me so I let her hop onto my back when she wants down from a high place again.

She's not going to push the top of her head towards my face so I'll give her kisses ever again.

She's not going to follow me to the bathroom anymore.

I'll never see her running towards me with a piece of trash or a bug she caught and wanted to give me ever again.

I'll never get to see what nonsense she's typed on my computer after stepping all over the keyboard ever again.

I won't hear her purr when I cuddle her ever again.

She's gone forever and I'm so heartbroken.

This is the day I brought her home.
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I am so sorry. It seems so trite to say that and follow it with the comment that she is no longer suffering.

But, she is free from a body that was failing her and she can no longer be harmed in anyway ever again. That is the ‘ever again’ to keep in mind with all of your memories as you mourn Lily’s passing.

RIP sweet little Lily.
 
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Sorry to hear about Lily. It seems especially unfair when a cat is still so young. Write down your memories of her so you can keep them always. Look for ways to honor her - there are even ideas in this forum on how people do this. But do what is meaningful for you. Care for yourself during this time. The absence is hard, but there are times in our life when we travel alone for a while. Lean on whatever support you have who understand. Most people who have pets know this loss.
 
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How does a life so small, burn so bright?

In her photos, Lily looks like a happy cat, living the comfortable life. That only happens when a cat is well taken care of. You did good by Lily, something she’ll never forget.
 
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~Lunar-Lullaby~ said:
I've had her since she was around 5 weeks old and today I lost her at only 4 years old. I wasn't even there when she passed. She died alone and scared at the vet, probably wondering where I was.

I'll never hear her little meows calling to me ever again.

I can't call out that it's bedtime and see her make her way from somewhere else in the house to my room.

She's never going to meow to me so I let her hop onto my back when she wants down from a high place again.

She's not going to push the top of her head towards my face so I'll give her kisses ever again.

She's not going to follow me to the bathroom anymore.

I'll never see her running towards me with a piece of trash or a bug she caught and wanted to give me ever again.

I'll never get to see what nonsense she's typed on my computer after stepping all over the keyboard ever again.

I won't hear her purr when I cuddle her ever again.

She's gone forever and I'm so heartbroken.

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I am very sorry for your loss of Lily 💔 She is a beauty, and she looks so happy, she must have had a great life with you. In time I hope your pain will not be so intense. I used to write a journal of all my feelings when I lost my cats, which helped me tremendously because I felt like they weren't gone. Now I just talk to them. Run free sweet Lily ❤🌈🐾

That is terrible she was so young, it was way too soon for her to go. I have the same feeling about Merlin who died at the dvm er alone and suffering. It was the first time I have not been with one of my cats when they died. 💔
 
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I am so sorry, my heart aches for what you are going through......You stated you will never have all those things again. maybe not physically, but more importantly you will carry them forever in your precious memories.
She burned so bright, like a comet, and will continue to do so in your very soul. Love is spiritual, so eternal. Like the wind, you cannot see it, but you know it is there by the physical movement of what it touches. She touched you and will continue to do so.
Yes, she died way too young. And it is NOT fair. But nothing in life is guaranteed, not even our own tomorrow, so we must grasp life and love while we can.
She lives on through you now, so make your life one of happiness and laughter. Send her your thoughts and prayers and she will send hers too, on the wind and in what makes you happy.
She needed you and you were there. You gave her what she wanted most in this world, your love'
Time is the only thing that helps with grief. Treat yourself gently, and try to live in the present, like she did. Don't regret the past, don't try to look into the future. Just live one day at a time......RIP precious Lily. You will always be remembered. You will always have a secure place in a loving heart. May the good Lord bless and keep you. Until you meet again!
 
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Rest you gentle, Lily, dream you deep. Your pawprints are on someone's heart forever.

Such a beautiful girl she was, is, and always will be. I know your heart is broken, that is the price we pay for love...and it is worth it, in the end. This I can tell you, she is now in That Place Where ALL Things Are Known, and she knows that even though your body might not have been with her, your love was. It never left her side, for one minute. And for that, and every other act of love you gave her, she blesses you. Now, with full understanding, she sends her love, translated and purified into Love, back to walk with you down through all of your days. Because Love abides. Always, forever, Love abides.
 
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I’m so sorry, honey. But, thank you for giving her the four most amazing years of her life. I once read a story- a little boy told his mom-“ Mom, I know why animals don’t live as long as we do.” His mom said “ Why honey?” The little boy said “ ‘People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life – – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, animals already know this. So they don’t have as much to learn. “ Lily knew love, and she knew it very well. You did good. She remembers love, I promise. Only love. She is watching over you.
 
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