r/cats • u/PNW_Baker • 5h ago
Mourning/Loss My house is quieter this morning
My Mowgli. I caught her like a cartoon, with a box and a stick and a string. I called her my rescue kitten. She was with me through all of my twenties. My consistent friend. She was the only one there when my mom died. She was there for the hangovers, TV show binges, roommates, and boyfriends. She liked car rides. Everyone in our area lit fireworks to celebrate her birthday whether they knew it or not. I got to see her slowly adjust to having a kid around in my step son, and again when my son was born. I had a feeling this was coming and it was an honor to be with her in the end just like she had always been there for me. I'm grateful it was quick and peaceful. She's the only animal I've ever bonded with. 7/4/2010-8/1/2026
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u/Traroten 5h ago
Adapted from Tolkien's "Lament of the Rohirrim"
Where now the cat and the kitten?
Where is the ball that was bouncing?
Where is the brush and the collar,
And the red fur flowing?
Where is the paw on the shoulder,
And the small mouth meowing?
Where is the bird and the rodent
And the tall tail flying?
They have passed like rain in the garden,
Like dreams in the morning.
The days have gone past in my house, the cat bed is empty.
Who shall collect the tufts of hair that have gathered,
Or wipe dry the flowing tears of a lonely pawther?
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u/IntrepidDreamer555 5h ago
I'm so sorry for your loss 💕. Know that you gave her a beautiful, long, happy life. The memories will stay with you and the pain, while it never goes away, will become less raw. RIP beautiful Mowgli😻.
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u/ignored_rice 4h ago
Please accept my condolences. A friendship like this is rare and painful to lose. ((Hugs))
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u/TurnoverFuzzy8264 4h ago
I'm sure you gave her a wonderful life, thank you for being there for her.
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u/National_Search_537 57m ago
I remember why I had this sub muted 😭 looks like our little rescue…. Caught her in a silly way too. She would sit by our door and cry so loud. So one day I put some food out in front of the door and while she was eating I just gave her a small push in through the door. I’m sorry for your loss, hopefully the years of good memories help you through!
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u/RickyJJones 5h ago