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Lost my boy today (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) by darkdemize@sh.itjust.works to c/cat@lemmy.world
 

I'm heartbroken. We found out he was FIV positive shortly after we got him, but that doesn't make the loss any easier. He was only 1.5 years old. Hold your cats close for me tonight.

Edit: I fell asleep, so I'm sorry that I didn't respond to everyone. I'm very thankful to everyone for the kind words and support.

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[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 23 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I’m so sorry! My first cat had FCOV/FIV just as Covid happened in early 2020. His death really affected me but taught me a lot. I hugged him until the end. I know your pain.

Thanks for the reminder of impermanence and cherishing our family and pet family! I struggle with imagining my current pets’ future deaths.

I’ll add he is super cute! I can tell he was a very good boy :)

Since I saw someone else shared a cute photo I will too:

[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thank you! I'm missing him so much right now. He should be in my lap, and he's not 😭

[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

As I believe with my cat, both we and they are lucky to have chosen us to go through this disease. He got a loving home. He must have felt very safe to sit with you such. And you got to take care of a special animal in need of love and care.

I’m so sorry! That is such a sad feeling.

[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago

Thank you so much ❤️