My Snuggler Is Gone Forever...

[Jayna78]

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of sweet Snuggles. He looks like a cute, sweet boy. What a horrible, preventable tragedy!

My husband and I just lost our beautiful, sweet Leo the other day - he was only estimated to be 4-6 years old, we'd only had him a little over 2 years, and he died Saturday night when we chose to put him to sleep because he went into irreparable kidney failure. It was heart-wrenching, and we both never knew we could shed soooooo many tears, but he was our snuggler, the one who always shared our bed and our pillows with us. You definitely have come to the right place to express your grief and share memories and stories of your beloved Snuggles...everyone is so great here, and everyone knows how wonderful our cats and dogs (and other pets) can be - truly members of our families.

Leo will help Snuggles at the Rainbow Bridge. It's horrible to know that several (including catmandu's Moose) have lost wonderful kitties in the same week we have, but at least there will be no shortage of friendly faces at the RB.

[kb2yjx]

The sadness I feel right now is just too great for words!!! Many of those who have posted have lost a dear cat recently, mine was Ralph Syracuse the day after his 14th birthday. He, like your Snuggler, was an Orangeman!! This creature are so special to us, because they love us unconditionally. To be honest, I have NO idea how I would have reacted if that happened to my cat what happened to Snuggler!!! He knows you meant well, and will always be with you and you will feel his love surrounding you!!! Sleep softly dear Snuggler....((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))) to your Mom...

[NevadaKitty]

Hi krazyaboutkatz,

It's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for your response and healing words. Snuggles was indeed a handsome fellow...I always used to call him my handsome boy. I, too, considered him to be my child, as I was unable to have children of my own, so instead i've been the proud mother of several cats throughout my adult lifetime.

I'm so sick inside over this whole mess. I just can't seem to accept that he's really gone forever. It's like a nightmare, but I can't wake up.

I'm sorry about your losing your cat Pepper...and can relate, only too well what you might of gone through and perhaps continue to go through.

Such pain, such sadness, such sorrow...how could something so horrible happen to my sweet, sweet boy? I'm so confused...



Thanks again for responding to my dilemma, and for sharing your story with me. Hope we can get to know each other a lot better as I inject myself into this forum in the future. Thanks for everything. Talk soon.

[NevadaKitty]

Hello there kuhio98,

Thank you for your condolences regarding the passing of my sweet baby boy Snuggles. I'm "trying" to be gentle and kind to myself as you suggested in your response, but having a bit of difficulity with that. The guilt I feel over his death is enormous. I cant stop replaying the events of that day over and over in my mind. When the vet suggested the teeth cleaning I was very resistant and against it, fearing something could go wrong...unfortunately I did'nt listen to my inner fears, worries and concerns and elected to take him in for the cleaning anyway. It cost my sweet baby his life.



In your response you mentioned the website PetLoss.com. I found that site today and spent hours talking in the chat room with grief councilors about my loss. I read all the poems submitted from others who've lost their precious animals also, and found the site to be very well organized, helpful, and insightful.

I'm sorry to hear about Kuhio after 17 wonderful years. Sounds like your kitty lived a very long life. I imagine you miss him dearly too, just like I'm missing my baby.

Thanks again for responding to my posting about Snuggles. You are all such a warm and caring bunch of people, and I'm so glad I found you....or you found me.

Talk soon friend,

[NevadaKitty]

Hi Donna,

It's nice to meet you. I'm glad you enjoyed viewing Snuggles photo. His paws are indeed unique. Or....erm....were unique. <sob>

I'm very happy with what this site has offered me so far, but cant help but feel a little selfish as I continue to mostly post about my current plight rather than offer support to others who are hurting here. I'm such a basketcase still that I don't even trust my own advice, let alone offer advice to others yet. Hopefully, with time I will be more suited to help other people who are experiencing a loss such as mine.

My other cat Jessie is grieving, and as you suggested, I have been giving her lots of extra attention to help her get through it. Usually Snuggles and Jessie had "special" sleeping places exclusive to them, since Snuggles passed Jessie has been laying in his special spot almost as if she's waiting for him to come home. So sad...<tears>

I look forward to getting to know you better in the future, and swapping cat stories. Until then, take care.