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54. I'm so sorry for your loss, VO.

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Mon Jun 15, 2020, 10:17 PM

Jun 2020

I know what it's like having to put a beloved cat to sleep due to cancer. It's been 8 years and I still haven't gotten over her. Thinking of you and sending you strength.

R.I.P. Milo

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I just said goodbye to the best cat ever. [View all] The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 OP

I'm so sorry. Nt spooky3 Jun 2020 #1

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #25

So sorry you lost your beautiful boy. Zoonart Jun 2020 #2

Thanks, he really was a beauty. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #27

I know the pain Skittles Jun 2020 #3

That is beautiful! I hadn't heard of the writer...thanks!❤ Karadeniz Jun 2020 #16

lost my best friend two years ago after 11 years to cancer qazplm135 Jun 2020 #4

Losing the best cat ever is tough. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #28

Well. When you do soldierant Jun 2020 #206

Aww! *sniff* The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #207

Of course you do. soldierant Jun 2020 #209

How sad, I am so sorry. peacebuzzard Jun 2020 #5

Thank you, he certainly was a great cat. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #29

Rest Easy montanacowboy Jun 2020 #6

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #30

So very sorry. skylucy Jun 2020 #7

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #32

I'm so sorry. He looks like a great cat! Maraya1969 Jun 2020 #8

He was indeed a great cat. The greatest. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #33

my condolences. IcyPeas Jun 2020 #9

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #35

I'm so sorry. MelissaB Jun 2020 #10

It is, but you know it's inevitable and we adopt then anyhow. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #37

So sorry VO ... losing our furry friends is the friggin' worst, man ... mr_lebowski Jun 2020 #11

That is a good way to look at it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #38

Hugs to you. MuseRider Jun 2020 #12

I told him today that I'd see him on the other side. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #40

My condolences SheltieLover Jun 2020 #106

Thanks. I think you're right. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #108

You are welcome SheltieLover Jun 2020 #109

I'm sorry about your beautiful kitty. BusyBeingBest Jun 2020 #13

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #41

I'm sorry for your loss. Milo was a good friend. yardwork Jun 2020 #14

Thanks. He was a better friend than a lot of people. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #42

I never know what to say in the threads of this nature. 3catwoman3 Jun 2020 #15

Yes, he was a total pest to anybody who wanted to get something done The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #44

I've had cats like Milo. They're such a gift. I'm so sorry he's gone...I know he made you happy Karadeniz Jun 2020 #17

He was a joy. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #45

I am so sorry Freddie Jun 2020 #18

He was kind of dog-like, he was so gregarious. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #46

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful guy, Milo. sinkingfeeling Jun 2020 #19

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #47

Lady Bast, please take Beloved Milo gently inYour loving arms, and give peace and comfort niyad Jun 2020 #20

I have a statue of Bast. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #48

I'm so very sorry for your loss. NoRoadUntravelled Jun 2020 #21

It's hard, but we wouldn't be without our pets The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #49

I'm with you. NoRoadUntravelled Jun 2020 #67

Milo sounds like he was a fun loving wonderful cat. He gave you 17 loving years, Fla Dem Jun 2020 #22

He really was fun-loving. Even as he got older he liked to play. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #51

Oh, what a beautiful animal!! Am sorry he crossed over. 😩 secondwind Jun 2020 #23

Thank you. He was a beauty, and a sweetheart. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #52

Hugs to The Velveteen Ocelot and all who loved Milo... Tikki Jun 2020 #24

Paw prints all over our hearts.. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #53

I am so, so sorry. dflprincess Jun 2020 #26

Thanks. I was a lucky human to have him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #55

My deepest condolences, VO. Laffy Kat Jun 2020 #31

Thanks. He was 15 pounds of pure love wrapped in fur. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #56

🕯️Milo irisblue Jun 2020 #34

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #57

So so for your loss! Milo looks like such a dignified sort...hard to lose that kind of friend Thekaspervote Jun 2020 #36

Thanks. He was really kind of a clown, one of the qualities The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #58

Someone once asked me what the most difficult thing about having a cat is.... Jack-o-Lantern Jun 2020 #39

That's exactly right. But we have them anyhow The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #59

So very true. Scarsdale Jun 2020 #70

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #81

Beautiful boy. I am very sorry for you. No time is ever the right time, no matter how tblue37 Jun 2020 #43

Thanks. Even when you know it's inevitable and there's nothing to be done The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #61

I'm sorry for your loss. Wolf Frankula Jun 2020 #50

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #62

I'm so sorry for your loss, VO. Niagara Jun 2020 #54

Thanks, and my condolences to you, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #63

Never. Niagara Jun 2020 #117

Milo sounds Rebl2 Jun 2020 #60

He was a great friend. Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #66

I'm so sorry for your loss. rustysgurl Jun 2020 #64

Thanks so much for your light. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #69

I am so sorry. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #65

I'm sorry you lost your old cat after such a short time, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #71

I did volunteer work at an animal shelter about 15 years ago, PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #89

Hugs to you lunatica Jun 2020 #68

Thanks for the hugs and the compliment for the painting. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #73

It is hard to say goodbye to a member of the family Gothmog Jun 2020 #72

It is. But I just can't stand to be without pets in my life. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #74

My cat lived to 23 years and was amazing Gothmog Jun 2020 #88

Sorry for the loss of your collie and your cat. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #94

💖💕 and support to you. And Godspeed to Milo. MLAA Jun 2020 #75

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #79

Velveteen Ocelot, you are an excellent artist. MLAA Jun 2020 #82

Thanks for saying so! The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #84

Here you go MLAA Jun 2020 #105

Those are really good! Thanks for posting them. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #107

It might give you comfort to paint Jeoffry 🙂 MLAA Jun 2020 #110

I'm so sorry. Furbabies fill a hole we didn't even know Solly Mack Jun 2020 #76

And when they depart they leave a huge cat-shaped hole. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #77

I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔 onecaliberal Jun 2020 #78

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #80

My George would pass as his twin. gordianot Jun 2020 #83

We are all servants to our cats. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #87

My first cat looked like him and launched himself up into my arms chowder66 Jun 2020 #85

Isn't it cool when they do that? The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #90

It was cool! He was a big boy (about 24 lbs). I had him from when he was a kitten chowder66 Jun 2020 #98

My condolences, and... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #86

Thank you, and thank Shadow, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #91

Sweet Milo 😭 seta1950 Jun 2020 #92

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #97

So sorry, The Velveteen Ocelot! pazzyanne Jun 2020 #93

Thank you. Those were good years with those guys. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #95

But it is the good kind of crazy. pazzyanne Jun 2020 #104

Orange kitties are more like dogs, in my experience, Ocelot! Loose, fearless and friendly, and not Leghorn21 Jun 2020 #96

Thank you. Orange cats are lovely creatures. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #101

I'm sorry. Gosh, he was a big beautiful boy. n/t tom_kelly Jun 2020 #99

He was 15 lbs. at his peak. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #103

Aww I feel your pain, T.V.O. Blue Owl Jun 2020 #100

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #102

I'm so sorry. A few months ago, we lost our Brave - at 19 he was just too old PatrickforO Jun 2020 #111

Thanks, and condolences for the loss of your Brave. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #112

I'm so sorry MissB Jun 2020 #113

Thanks, and my condolences to you for the loss of your orange kitty. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #114

Thanks. Orange kitties are something special. MissB Jun 2020 #127

Condolences on the loss of your beloved cat. gademocrat7 Jun 2020 #115

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #116

So Sad tiredtoo Jun 2020 #118

Thank you, and I'm sorry for the loss of your dog. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #121

So sweet she looked like a pretty kitty. kimbutgar Jun 2020 #119

Milo was indeed a pretty kitty. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #124

I'm sorry man... Ellipsis Jun 2020 #120

Thank you. Cats are great roommates if that's what they want to be. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #122

Indeed. Ellipsis Jun 2020 #126

He looks like the best cat. murielm99 Jun 2020 #123

He was the best cat, and your Claudia and Toby are the best cats too. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #125

Oh no. Please accept my condolences MontanaMama Jun 2020 #128

Thanks, he was the best ever. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #129

I am so sorry UpInArms Jun 2020 #130

Thank you, UpInArms. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #139

It is tough, safe journey Milo... rogerballard Jun 2020 #131

Thanks. It doesn't get easier, I'm afraid. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #140

I'm sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Jun 2020 #132

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #142

Sorry for your loss TristanIsolde Jun 2020 #133

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #143

Oh, Milo looks so much like mnhtnbb Jun 2020 #134

Thanks, and my condolences to you, too, for the loss of your dog Snowy. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #144

I'm very sorry for your loss, Velveteen Ocelot. brer cat Jun 2020 #135

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #145

I feel your loss - RIP Milo jimlup Jun 2020 #136

Thank you, and I hope Katrina keeps purring for a long time to come. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #146

I am so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Jun 2020 #137

Thanks. The luck was mine at least as much as his. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #147

❤️🌹 LiberalLoner Jun 2020 #167

Velveteen Ocelot, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mike 03 Jun 2020 #138

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #148

I'm sorry for your loss. sl8 Jun 2020 #141

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #149

So sorry for your loss. kinksfan1 Jun 2020 #150

That he was. Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #172

RIP Milo MissMillie Jun 2020 #151

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #174

Condolences. Turin_C3PO Jun 2020 #152

Is there something about orange cats? They seem especially friendly. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #175

Sorry for your loss, and hoping you'll feel some Milo spirit at times. ancianita Jun 2020 #153

Thanks, I already do. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #178

So sad to learn about Milo's crossing of the Rainbow Bridge. littlemissmartypants Jun 2020 #154

Thank you. He was a handsome guy and a great friend. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #179

I'm so sorry. 💔😿🐾 GentryDixon Jun 2020 #155

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #180

So sorry Ocelot. BComplex Jun 2020 #156

Anyone who's ever had a pet knows it, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #181

I'm so sorry! cate94 Jun 2020 #157

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #182

Awww. I'm so sorry. PCIntern Jun 2020 #158

Thank you, I'm sure it will be. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #183

I'm so sorry. I lost my best friend last fall. Happy Hoosier Jun 2020 #159

I'm sorry you lost your best friend. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #184

Sorry for your loss ... kooth Jun 2020 #160

"Hello! I love you! Who are you?" The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #186

RIP pretty kitty. roamer65 Jun 2020 #161

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #187

It's earth-shattering to let them go radical noodle Jun 2020 #162

Yes it is, but it's worth it. Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #188

I'm so sorry KT2000 Jun 2020 #163

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #191

So sorry... mithnanthy Jun 2020 #164

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #192

Very sorry Velvet Ocelot Sucha NastyWoman Jun 2020 #165

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #195

I'm so sorry... Cats bring so much love into a person's life. CaptainTruth Jun 2020 #166

They sure do. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #193

So very sad samplegirl Jun 2020 #168

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #194

Please accept my sincere condolences, VelveteenOcelot... BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2020 #169

Thank you. If you have pets you eventually have to deal with this The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #190

Same. I literally don't understand people who don't want pets. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2020 #200

I said goodbye to my best cat last Monday Marthe48 Jun 2020 #170

Flash sounds just delightful, and smart, and the best cat. I'm sorry you lost him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #189

You're right Marthe48 Jun 2020 #201

I'm so sorry. AwakeAtLast Jun 2020 #171

Those old guys have been around long enough that you don't know what to do The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #177

Thank you! AwakeAtLast Jun 2020 #185

This piece helped me after losing cats The Wizard Jun 2020 #173

That's lovely. Thank you for posting it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #176

So sorry.....😢 Heartstrings Jun 2020 #196

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #197

Aww, I'm so sorry! 11 Bravo Jun 2020 #198

Sorry for the loss of your golden retriever. They are lovely dogs The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #199

I am sorry for your loss, I had to put my cat down 30 years ago. Stuart G Jun 2020 #202

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #203

Yes, you are totally correct..Punum my cat was in total pain. She got feline lukemia from another Stuart G Jun 2020 #204

Goodbye Milo. Best wishes! warmfeet Jun 2020 #205

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #208

So very sorry. WinstonSmith4740 Jun 2020 #210

Thank you. It is a sad thing about having a pet. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #211

What a beautiful boy! redwitch Jun 2020 #212

I'm so sorry about Trouble! The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #213

I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms Jun 2020 #214

Thanks. He really was a beautiful cat. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #215

My thoughts kwolf68 Jun 2020 #216

Thank you for those thoughts. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #217

Sure thing kwolf68 Jun 2020 #218

He was the ninth of eleven. I'm old and I've had cats forever. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #219

I hear you kwolf68 Jun 2020 #220

Oh no, not Milo! MissHoneychurch Jun 2020 #221

Thank you. I did post about him years ago. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #222

It is always hard to lose a beloved pet MissHoneychurch Jun 2020 #223

I'm sorry for your loss. demmiblue Jun 2020 #224

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #225

I'm so sorry for your loss Velveteen Ocelot. smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #226