Well, one of my fears came true today.

[BWdem4life]

My daughter found a young cat 16 years ago (she was 11 at the time). Half its face was torn off, it was very skinny and covered in fleas. We took her in and named her Lola.

Last night, only a week after being diagnosed with a melanoma in the lung, she was having trouble breathing.

My daughter took her in to the emergency clinic today, and called me later in tears (I could barely even understand what she was saying.)

I rushed to the clinic.. Long story short, about an hour later we said our final goodbyes and let her go.

This pic is from about a year ago, in her catio.



RIP Lola, you were very much loved.

[onecaliberal]

1. I'm so sorry for your loss. That is the worst. 💔

[spooky3]

2. I'm so sorry. You gave her a great life. Nt

[blm]

3. 😢🕯

[yourout]

4. Hardest part about having pets is having to say goodbye.

We have had to say goodbye to 6 dogs. All were in the 10-13 year range and lived very good lives for a dog.
Will probably take a break after our current 13 year old Huskador passes.

[shenmue]

5. Peace to all

[ratchiweenie]

6. I'm so sorry. It is heartbreaking to lose our best friends like this. I have a little ratchiweenie

terrier who was recently diagnosed with heart disease and I am just so depressed. Sending hugs

[rubbersole]

7. Beautiful girl. So sorry for your loss.

[cate94]

8. I'm so sorry

[Skittles]

9. so very sorry

I know how hard it is, they take a piece of your heart with them when they leave....


Grieve not
nor speak of me with tears
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you
I loved you so
’twas Heaven here with you

- Isla Paschal Richardson

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Very sorry for your loss.

[calimary]

11. Beautiful cat.

Looks like she had a beautiful life with you and your family.

The best thing any of us can give these innocent critters is a good home.

[bluboid]

12. what a beauty! she blessed your life - it's all there in her eyes.

[secondwind]

13. Aww, you gave her a good life, and lots of love 💕

RIP Lola, you will be very missed…..

[pioche4]

14. Hugs to your family at this sad time

What wonderful story of taking in your beloved furry....its truly one of the hardest things to lose a beloved pet after so many years of comfort and love. Many best wishes

[Laffy Kat]

15. If it wasn't for you and your daughter, she wouldn't even have had a life.

I am so sorry for your loss. It seems the more they need you, the deeper you love them.

[MLAA]

16. What a pretty girl. How wonderful that you and your daughter saved Lola and gave

her a wonderful life including a catio. 💗💗💗

[vlyons]

17. Losing a beloved pet hurts like hell

No doubt it's tough to see your daughter in tears. I've lost several pets, and I'll share what helps to get thru it.

We go thru life thinking that it will never end. But in truth all living things will die, and we cannot escape death. For someone, pet or person, who is in terminal pain, death can be a welcome relief. We don't want to see our beloved pets in pain. Finally, we have big open loving hearts, and there are other animals in need of a forever home. When you and your daughter are ready, consider adopting another kitty.

[Rebl2]

39. So very true

[Warpy]

18. She had 16 years she never would have had

if you hadn't taken her in and helped heal her. You did an amazing job.

She turned out to be a pretty tabby.

[Rhiannon12866]

19. Awww, what a pretty cat! And she did live an admiringly long life thanks to your love and good care

But I am still so very sorry, I've been there and know the pain of losing a beloved long time pet. I lost my 16-year-old dog at the end of June and it still hurts so bad every day, I had him since he was a puppy. In many ways, losing a pet can be tougher than losing a person since your pet is always with you.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

20. I am sorry for and understand your loss

[brer cat]

21. I am sorry for your loss.

Lola was a beautiful kitty that you loved deeply.

[orleans]

22. deep condolences

[virgdem]

23. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have been there, losing 7 kitties over the last 19 years.

I can tell you it never gets easier losing all my babies. The losses have been very hard to process, but the memories are always with me. After all, the memories and pictures are all we have, and thank goodness for them.

[LoisB]

24. So sorry for your loss. Lola was a beauty.

[Deuxcents]

25. I love cats. They have a way of stealing your heart

Your cat meant a lot, we can tell.. I hope you think of the sweet memories to soothe your hurting 🦋 🐾

[Demovictory9]

26. ..😰 rip Lola

[StarryNite]

27. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

R.I.P. beautiful Lola. You were lucky to have your people and they were lucky to have you.

[BigmanPigman]

28. A pet dying is definitely up there with losing

a parent or sibling as far as I am concerned. Those are definitely the worst days of my life, nothing comes close.

[Phoenix61]

29. I'm so sorry.

[Maraya1969]

30. Such a Sweetie.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[peacebuzzard]

31. so very sorry, she is beautiful,😿

I understand your fears, and I am so
so sad for your loss.

[Siwsan]

32. My heart is breaking

They give make us laugh and give us so much love. Losing them leaves such a hole in our lives.

[BWdem4life]

33. Thanks, everyone.

[The Mouth]

34. Condolences

They leave pawprints in our hearts.

Beautiful baby, run free Lola

[niyad]

35. Lady Bast, please take Your little Lola gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace

and comfort to her grieving loved ones.

So very sorry for the loss of your precious girl. May memories bring you joy.

[3catwoman3]

36. Hre is the only thing I can ever think of to say...

...in these threads:

In our family, when we have had to make these right but heart-wrenching choices, or when Mother Nature has beaten us to it, we have decided to call it liberating the spirit. Somehow the softer wording helps a tiny bit.

And when we have welcomed a new kitty, we always refer to them successors, never replacements.

Here is a cyber hug for you and for your daughter - ((((( >^..^< )))))

[UpInArms]

37. Our beautiful fur babies

live long enough to own our hearts and break them

(((((((((HUGS))))))))

[TigressDem]

38. All kitties go to Heaven. Someone has to keep the dogs in line.

Hugs for your time of sadness because the fluff of your life is gone from the Earth.


May the memories console and inspire you and your daughter.


Very long run of love and purrfect antics for a cat that was down on its luck before your family came along.