Sad News

[rg_girlca]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friends cat Shakespeare.
May the loving memories comfort her and help her overcome the pain.

Like others have said, just being there for her is a great help.

Rest in Peace Shakespeare.

[IttyBittyKitty]

Originally posted by catland
yes, just being there is the best. Right now your friend needs time to grieve. If you are still feeling the need to do something else, you could give her a sympathy card (yes, you can get these for pets, I've received them from the vet when I've lost a furry loved one), or even just a handwritten note saying how much you care.

Good idea. You could even buy her a nice plant that she can put in her garden as a memory to her beautiful kitty, something that would remind her year after year of their special bond. As everyone else says, what she needs is someone who understands just what a fluffy mate can mean to you and how sad their passing can be. At least little Shakespeare is now safe and free from pain and I am sure that she will take some comfort from that.

Perhaps also introduce her to PT so that she can know how many wonderful pet owners there are, and that all of us have been through the same thing, one time or another.

[lynnestankard]

RIP sweet Shakespeare

So sorry to hear of your friends loss - just carry on loving her and listening when she wants to talk about her loss. {{{Hugs}}} across the miles.

Lynne

[Kirsten]

I'm so sorry for your friend! I know how she feels, my beloved Katz has also died from congestive heart failure three years ago, and I felt I have lost my best friend.

Like the others have said before... be there for her and listen, and let her know you understand her pain... and if there are people who will tell her "it's just a cat", she better stays away from them during the grieving process.

Please tell her my condolences, I'm so sorry about her loss!

Kirsten

[HayleyRosie]

Thank you all so much. My friend called the vet that she took Shakespeare to on sunday to ask again if there was any way she should have known about his condition. He told her that this was something that happened quickly and that Shakespeare was not sick or suffering very long. He also told her that the move did not cause his condition but didn't really help it. She is doing a lot better today. She has a lot of good friends that are helping her deal with this loss. I think with time she will bring a new little kitty into her life.