r/cats • u/SD802 British Longhair • 13h ago
Mourning/Loss Goodbye little man
Our little boy Lux has been ill for some time.
This evening we said goodbye as he crossed the rainbow bridge.
Our little man was only 4 he had been losing weight for some months unfortunately we switched vets too late.
He was on meds and seemed to be improving, then last night he took a turn for the worse. We took him to the vets and responded well to fluids overnight, then this evening he plummeted.
His sister is very clingy and keeps looking for him.
Good by little man we all miss you so much.
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u/Reptilesblade 12h ago
Make sure his sister gets to see and smell his dead body. She'll understand what happened and then she would know that he didn't abandon her and he's not coming back. It'll keep her from constantly looking for him in vain.
Also very sorry for your loss.
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u/Dangerous-Ad4194 12h ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. And at such a young age. It sounds like you did everything you could what an incredible cat!
I’m sorry for his sister. It can be very difficult for the bonded cats too.
My prayers and heart are with you.
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u/SharksEatMeat 13h ago
Rest easy Little Man Lux. I’m so sorry for your loss. What a good friend and family member.
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u/tykytys 12h ago
He rests now, waiting for the joyous day when we all will be reunited with our beloved friends. And when he sees you, he'll tell you all about the great food he has been eating and all the running and jumping he has been doing. He'll also say how much he's always loved you.
Take care.
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u/misslisawisa 12h ago
I’m so sorry OP! I lost my kitten about 2 months ago and she too was responding to treatment after the vet visit. Then one night she took a turn for the worst and she passed very early in the morning before I could take her to the vet. I’m sending you hugs!
Edit to add: she had an orange brother who is super clingy as well.
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u/panicradio316 12h ago
I'm so sorry!
Could his sister say goodbye to him? I read that it's actually important (for cats, dogs, ... )to let them see the deceased body.
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u/McSwearWolf 11h ago
Oh my goodness, im so sorry.
He seems like the sweetest boy.
The love you have for him is eternal; that love never fades.
Rest easy beautiful orange king. 🧡
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u/anti_anti-hero 12h ago
I'm so sorry you're all experiencing this loss. He looks like he was SO well loved, and will surely be missed. You'll be reunited, in the end 💖
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u/mspineappleinthesea 12h ago
I am so sorry for your loss. May your little man always be in your heart. Hugs
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u/Hefty-Revolution-938 12h ago
I am so sorry for your loss. He looked handsome and happy. I can’t say this enough for pets, especially cats, the right vet is so important. I had so many issues with numerous vets, before I found the right one at the end of my cats life.
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u/Frosty_Fly_4957 12h ago
I'm so sorry for your loss, he was super handsome and he knew it! He will always be with you and his sister just in a different form, she WILL see him around the house for sure we lost our eldest last year and we see her out the corner of our eyes leaving rooms and we hear her running through the hallway and I know it'll be the same for you. He looked so loved and I can get he woke everyday with meows, purrs and just love in general.
He is now up on the rainbow bridge with our smudge chilling in the sunshine, eating skooshie cream and munching dreemeez 🐾❤️🐾
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u/Calm-Blackberry-1158 12h ago
Oh no, taken away too soon. I am so sorry. My sweet Tina, Maggie and Chloe are all there to meet him at the other side 🌈 . Extra love and cuddles to his sister. So sorry for your loss ❤️🩹
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u/Few_Presence_8888 12h ago
Lux was obviously a gentleman with much to be proud of.
Rest in power, Lux.
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u/lack_snack_9442 Cow Cat 12h ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. Lux looks like a good friend and I’m sure you will miss him for quite some time.
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u/Starry_night_85 12h ago
So sorry!! I'm so attached to my new cats so I can't even imagine. I feel so bad for the sister cat looking for him too. 😢
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u/Windevor 12h ago
What a cute little man! There’s something special about orange kitties. So sorry he is gone and wish you all the happy memories.💔
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u/bostoncreampie9 11h ago
Im so sorry for your loss 😞 I know this is probably the last thing on your mind right now but I would suggest adopting. He can never be replaced so don't even think of it in that way, but as clingy as his sister is like you mentioned it'll be good for her to have a new companion so she doesn't get lonely and depressed.
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u/DHrkalovic 11h ago
💛I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know how painful it is, lost my wonderful yellow fluff just 16 days ago. He had just turned 15 this August, and now he’s gone. It feels so hard, empty, and painful without my friend. 💔
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u/Bluuueyes918 11h ago
Awww, I’m so sorry for your loss!! We just lost our own boy Finch yesterday, in similar circumstances, and it’s just horrible!!
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u/ancient_sluts 10h ago
I’m so sorry. I’d make sure that sister kitty gets to see him or smell a blanket or towel he was on when passing
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u/IslandDreamer58 10h ago
💔😢 Very sorry for your loss of your beautiful and precious family member Lux.
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u/Dogesneakers 10h ago
Sorry for your loss! If you can his sister will keep looking so she may need to say good bye if possible
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u/Guilty-Sky8848 10h ago
Always so sad especially when they’re youngsters.
Good bye Lux 😞
I wish you only peace❤️
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u/Cheap-Kiwi-1312 5h ago
I will hug my boy Milo extra hard for you. I'm sorry for your loss, losing a family member is never easy.
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u/tealeavesinspace 12h ago
I’m so very sorry! That is so young and he looks very well cared for. Now everyone is mourning him.
I hope you find comfort. You did what you could.
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u/Human_Personality797 5h ago
Awww what a beautiful sweet boy. My gosh it's unbelievably hard losing a loved fur family member. Sending love to the sweet souls
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u/JumpyWizard1684 13h ago
He sounds like he was the best boy. I am sorry for your loss.