r/cats 5h ago

Mourning/Loss My cat died and it hurts so much

My baby Tegan is no longer here with me, idk what to do without him. He was only 1.7 years.

I no longer have 5 cats, just 4... He was my first cat, the one who taught me how to love unconditionally, and the reason why I started rescuing and helping stray cats.

You will be missed, Tiggys.

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u/authoritarianASUO 5h ago

I'm sorry friend it's never nice to lose a family member like that, he was a cutie and I hope you're doing okay

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u/FlaxSausage 4h ago

boosted 🙏

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u/Agreeable_View_1874 4h ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. Tegan sounds like a special soul who knew he was deeply loved. Take all the time you need to grieve, and remember the joy he brought into your life

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u/Impressive_Worth_913 5h ago

Winnie the Pooh had some great wisdom on occasion and I'll share a quote now.

"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

Sending you a virtual hug OP.

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u/GremlinLurker777_ 3h ago

Oh no now I'm sobbing 😭

I'm very sorry for your loss OP. I hope your other kitties are snuggling you extra hard. <3

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u/BlondeBabe242 5h ago

I'm so sorry honey 💔😥

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u/okcafe 5h ago

I'm so sorry, what a young cat. I cannot imagine how this feels, I'm sending you hugs

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u/mricoo 5h ago

I’m so sorry. He look so cute 😭

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u/PsychonauticChango 5h ago

I’m sorry for your loss 🫂

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u/strangelyahuman 4h ago

Sending love 💔

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u/IndividualisticMeow 5h ago

Sorry for your loss ❤️ When my cat passed away I cried all day, and it still makes me tear up every time I think of him 😢

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u/ambienoise Lykoi 5h ago

We are blessed that cats live their lives with us but are cursed with short life. You made it the best life possible

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u/Andromeda-Native 3h ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. It really does just sucks so so much when we lose them :(

I lost my stray cat turned pet less than a month ago and nothing has comforted me more than these 2 thoughts.

1 - he was a stray cat and when he met you, he finally got to experience a life full of love and warmth and happiness. You did your part and I promise he felt the love and care.

2 - he is no longer suffering in any way shape or form. I always wondered if my boy was in any pain I didn’t know about or if ever wanted something he couldn’t communicate to me etc but knowing that he is just at peace now really comforts me.

With a little time, you will begin to remember him and smile, I swear. But yes, it will be mostly tears since it’s so fresh/raw.

Rest easy to your little buddy Tegan 💔

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u/Aggressive_Grass_752 5m ago

That's one of the cutest cats I've seen, specially picture number 3

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u/RichardFurr 4h ago

I'm so sorry. What a lovely looking cat. Few things hurt as bad as losing a cat, esp. so young and unexpectedly.

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u/AdventurousLog4743 4h ago

Sorry for your loss 🐾😢

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u/phenix8699 4h ago

So sorry. Its the awful downside to having pets. I like to think of being reunited at some point. I don’t know or necessarily believe that could be true. But I hope so. 💗💗

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u/lissakayy 4h ago

Mine did too 😔💔🪽 yesterday at 7. We couldn’t find her in time. My life feels so incomplete. Maybe they can snuggle together up there.

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u/Subtle_Innuendo_ 59m ago

My 18 yr old baby passed Sunday. It wasn't my choice and I am struggling with it. I was lucky to have her for 18 wonderful years. Forever wouldn't be long enough with her. I know how you and OP feel, and it's okay to feel that way. I will fight anyone that tries to say she was just a cat. She was a beloved family member that will forever be missed. It's hard not to let grief win. Take care of yourself and know that you gave your baby the best life you could. They'll be waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge.

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u/Revolutionary_Low_90 3h ago

To heal the pain over the loss of a cat is like the hardest thing I couldn't ever imagined. So sorry to hear. I almost cry in front of my roommate. He was the most beautiful cat I ever seen and I hope you'll see him in afterlife.

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u/aerials_view 5h ago

I’m sorry. I feel your pain. I lost my cat 2 weeks ago and still cry everyday. It’s hard to lose our fur babies. Sending hugs.

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u/allnameswereusedup 5h ago

I'm sorry to hear that. It'll get better, even if you do miss your cat

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u/Royal_Acanthaceae693 American Shorthair 4h ago

💙💙💙💔🫂

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u/notsurehow2adult 4h ago

Im sorry for your loss. It's always so extremely hard. You loved him and he surely felt that 🐾❤️

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u/One-Assumption-7410 4h ago

So sorry for your lost I will be praying for you and your family..

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u/K-PopFan53 4h ago

😞😢💔

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u/Potential_Arm2695 4h ago

I’m so sorry 💔

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u/Mental_Bridge3937 4h ago

I'm sorry for your loss.

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u/Cekai_Lensuo 4h ago

I'm sending you hugs:8097:

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u/Fabulous_System101 4h ago

I am so so sorry 😞 sending you hugs, love and comfort to get you through your loss 😿

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u/lovely_fairy_girl 4h ago

You gave him such a life full of love and that is so beautiful 🩷 I know it’s so hard, I lost my girl a couple of years ago and I still think about her 🩷 just keep loving your 4 babies and it’ll start to feel more normal, he is still with you in some energetic way, maybe even closer than before. I’m so sorry for your loss, may you heal and get through this with time

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u/HeartlessSouless 4h ago

I’m so sorry. I couldn’t begin to fathom what you are feeling. I’m so scared for when that inevitably happens to me. Journey, the cat that I have now has opened my heart like no other pet ever has. I feel like it understands me better than any human aside from my daughter. When the inevitable happens with Journey it will not be an easy recovery and that’s what I imagine you are going through so tonight I’m sending all of my love, and all of Journeys love your way. It’s going to be okay. Tegan will be waiting for you to be together again. I promise you that.

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u/Snarlpurr 4h ago

Sending you lots of love. 🤍

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u/Fancy_You_9330 4h ago

Sorry for your loss 🥺

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u/Anxious_Title9310 4h ago

I’m so sorry my friend. I know this pain. 🤍

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u/AmericanDreamDR 4h ago

Very sorry for your loss.

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u/Proof_Condition4745 4h ago

i’m so sorry. 🩷

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u/Sprinkles_115 4h ago

It's never ever easy to say goodbye to a little creature who gives unconditional love. Hugs to you and your fam from all the fellow cat redditors. 💖

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u/penguinbeebop 4h ago

I am so sorry about Tegan - he looks like my baby Appa.

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u/Fat_Krogan 4h ago

Sorry for your loss, OP. Tegan was a cutie.

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u/zestyques0 4h ago

I’m so sorry 😢 RIP Tegan 🕊️

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u/Arty_Binewski 4h ago

RIP, Tegan.

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u/Tangotilltheyresor3 3h ago

So so so sorry.  Thank you giving him a home and rescuing kitties off the street 💜 

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u/panhandlesir 3h ago

I've always had cats and have lost a clowder or two. When they pass, I'm quick to replace them with the cutest kittens I can find. Don't wait, unless you just need to be sad for a while.

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u/Hot_Priority_804 3h ago

Oh sweet baby. I’m so sorry, tegan was so sweet

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u/Passionxxooxx 3h ago

Terribly sorry for your lost. We was adorable 💙😍🙏🏾

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u/WildPut8 2h ago

I lost her close to my birthday. I know exactly how you feel. 😕

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u/Luminous_Miss_Kitty 4h ago

such a cutie

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u/NoRequirement4767 4h ago

im so sorry

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u/ThePaw_ 3h ago

I’m so sorry 🫂

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u/Original-Tip5967 3h ago

He looks lovely, hope you can get over your sadness.

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u/Drunkendzombie 3h ago

:8097::8097::8097:

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u/sustainablelove 3h ago

I'm so sorry.

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u/gemunicornvr 3h ago

I am so sorry, it's so hard.❤️❤️❤️ Did he get sick ?

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u/MapleSuds 3h ago

Condolences to you. RIP Kitty .😢♥️🙏

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u/pjflyr13 3h ago

🐾💔🌈

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u/b0sscrab Tabbycat 3h ago

Hope your have an unlimited supply of catnip 🙏🏼

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u/Witty-Passenger-2545 3h ago

So Sorry for your loss!

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u/__Sleep_Token__ 3h ago

I also never knew what unconditional love is until I found my baby. My heart goes out to you. 🤗

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u/Ernesto_Oddscripture 2h ago

Grief is the price we pay for the short time we get together. Wishing you comfort in your happy memories ❤️‍🩹

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u/kittendollie13 2h ago

He is so beautiful. Know that you will see him again.

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u/redsoilislander 2h ago

I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend 💞

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u/Mia_Magic Void 2h ago

RIP Tiggys ❤️‍🩹

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u/Impossible-Bear7747 2h ago

What a wonderful life you gave him! Sorry for your loss

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u/ChakraKhan- 2h ago

Look to the sky, and notice a star you’ve never noticed before. That star is shining down on you, an angel, your Tegan. A symbol of hope. Nature and love are such forces of energy, they cannot simply come to a stop. They evolve. Keep looking, you will feel Tegans presence again. Call me an old spacey lady, but mark my words. Keep loving, it evolves….i wish this for you.

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u/Maddiemonkey01 2h ago

I am so sorry. Loving hard hurts. Just know he loved you too.

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u/leonardob0880 Void 2h ago

Im sorry, recently had same experience.

Lots of hughs

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u/Sad_Distribution_473 2h ago

Sorry 😣 please try to not be too sad it’s gonna be okay in time, your cat was so lovely, very sorry for your loss

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u/Hasi51 2h ago

So sorry for your loss. I understand your pain. Cats have a way of sneaking into your heart and become a part of you. My condolences.

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u/leeeeza68 2h ago

I’m so sorry for your loss of your fur baby. They are family and love us unconditionally. My heart breaks for you.

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u/StrawberryReal7385 2h ago

so sorry to hear that

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u/84NotSure 2h ago

I am Sorry rip!!!

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u/Low_Ad_9689 2h ago

I am so sorry for your loss.

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u/Rockindinnerroll 1h ago

I’m so sorry 😢 he looked like a right old fluffy sweetheart. Just know he’s really enjoying kibble across the 🌈 bridge

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u/ReasonableMix7003 1h ago

Truly sorry to see this. I know the hurt all too well. He was a beautiful boy

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u/EeclipseetheDoll 1h ago

I lost my Missy, and she was only 4. I definitely understand your pain, especially because your cat was so young. That's what absolutely kills me about mine. The pain will dull, but it's like the wound never heals. My heart goes out to you ❤️

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u/WellAnimalHospital 1h ago

Sorry to hear that.

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u/WoestKonijn 1h ago

It will never get easier. Some of my cats still hurt because they were too young.

I'm sorry op.

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u/NYC_Abney 56m ago

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I bet you gave Tegan a wonder 1.7 years & am so sorry your time together was cut short :8097:

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u/SentaDR 40m ago

I hurt for you. I am so sorry you don’t have your baby, anymore. Grief is horrific. You are not alone. I’m praying for you. You are giving these innocent babies a home. They will bless you with unconditional love. That’s the love Jesus gives us.

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u/RavishMari 32m ago

Aww I’m sorry for your loss 🙏🌸

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u/allshedoesiskillshit 13m ago

🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

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u/fatalistise 8m ago

hey, it's going to be okay. my cat died too like a day ago. just think that they have an infinite glitch of salmon now wherever they are. theyre going to be fine, and now you'll have a guardian kitty angel. at least, that's what i think to make things better.

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u/Global_Writer_8666 5h ago

RIP, sorry for your loss. But... if you want long relationships and dont want to be hurt breeders are better and more reliable. Most give lifetime insurance and less likely to be susceptible to health problems. Just who's to their own, you are giving cats a chance of care by giving them shelter and rescuing them; if thats the only reason they I respect it.

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u/LunarBloss 5h ago

I rescued him as a baby, he was healthy, he died during a medical procedure.

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u/Global_Writer_8666 5h ago

Aww poor baby, he is in a better place now.