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How do I support a friend whose cat of 16 yrs just passed?
Not heartless, but I don’t know what that kind of companion is like.
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- thats tough, you can try to distract them some how but they will be coming home to a missing family member.BabySnakes
- this will require some elbow grease
and may or may not piss your friend off
https://www.youtube.…futurefood - Thanks Snakes, the funny thing is that his buddy was def holding on for him. But his life has been burdened by caring for his cat; he bought a house and had tonotype
- Live elsewhere because there are coyotes on premises + his roomie has a put up (but he allowed them
to rent from him) so he was living back with his mom at 40notype - I feel like this new chapter will now open up to him. He messaged me saying that his pet was the only thing in his life that gave him unconditional love :/ notnotype
- true.notype
- put up = pit bull (on iPhone)notype
- It's not that different from losing a family member, especially after 16 years.set
- it's not a burden if you love 'emPonyBoy
- I lose my 17 y-o cat in 2017, i know the feeling. Its really like losing a family member, its hard to understand for outsiders,Bennn
- especillay if they dont have/love animals.Bennn
- damn... sorry Bennn.notype
- I'm letting him know I'm thinking of him (even lit a candle for him last night ): can't imagine what that love is like... going to send a care package for him,notype
- not sure what to put in it, maybe games + lots of chocolates.notype
- I think the saddest thing I've read here is that you've never loved an animal! You should get a pet..set
- I agree w/ you set.notype
- my cat of 16years just passed. which one of my friends are you? tell me so i can punch you in the face the next time you come over.kona
- to be honest, i've been thinking of this little one https://www.instagra…notype
- ^^ 16 y-o and their owners cant keep her?? wtf. It's like throwing your 95 y-o grandma in the streets! They better have a very good reason.Bennn
- notype, if you give that old cat love and care for the last steps of her little cat life, you'll be my hero of the year.Bennn
- Bennn I’ll see her this weekend and report back.notype
- :)Bennn
- did ever had a cat before? Know that she probably will be afraid a little and hide in the house for 12 to 72 hours.Bennn
- Cats needs a little time to test and explore their new territory. She will come at you step by step when she's ready, give her space and calm at first.Bennn
- She needs to understand she's safe with you, that your house is safe.Bennn
- And at 16 y-o she's like an old grandma, help her getting off high sofa and chairs when you can. Or put something to help her jump on the bed or sofa. :)Bennn
- At 16, she may have 6 months to i'd say max 2 years to live. Its very quick when their time is coming, it often happen in like 4 to 8 weeks.Bennn
- :3
<3 will report back by Mondaynotype - didn't think this post would end up with me possibly adopting a 16 yo cat.notype
- Awesome :)set
- Old cats are awesome cats :) Just take care of 'em and treat him like you'd treat a human beingBennn
- Dont drop her on the floor when you hold her, people do this with cats, but at 16y-o, help her old bones a little.Bennn
- set, I had a cat when I was younger. I believe my father released her in a park— never asked him about it til this day. Loved her dearly.notype
- We thought she ran away- but came back 2 wks later. Then “ran away” again. I don’t know that my father was a fan.notype
- Bennn, I never understand how/why people drop cats that way.notype
- i knowBennn
- She was wonderful :3
Required daily shots + meds. With traveling, and living solo, I am not sure I'd be the best candidate... it would be a lot to ask friendsnotype - to take on while I'm away. Kind of bummed about it, hope someone scoops up that baby soon.notype
- She'd do well in a home with a lot of people (kids?) & life in it. I don't know though...notype
- Yeah its better that way if you often leave. People often thinks that cats can be alone, but they are more social than we thinkBennn
- and can be anxious when alone. My cats were waiting for us at the doors everyday or comes running to us when entering.Bennn
- everytime my gf was late, the cats were anxious waiting at the door.Bennn
- She was alone in her cage, surprised they didn’t pair her with the 10 yr old. I’d want to get 2 with the commute I have home. Hope she finds a home.notype