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Miss the little guy a lot. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him and miss him. I often visit his grave outside and just sigh to myself. It sucks, but I gave him the best life I possibly could, he didn't want for nothing. So I take some solace in that fact, that in his time here on earth I did right by him and loved him dearly.

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[–] happybadger@hexbear.net 14 points 5 days ago (1 children)

So I take some solace in that fact, that in his time here on earth I did right by him and loved him dearly.

That's the best we can offer them and they teach us how to love the next one better. rat-salute-2

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 10 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I will eventually get another cat, I hope at least.

[–] take_five_moments@hexbear.net 6 points 5 days ago

trust in the cat distribution system

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Don't hold yourself back on some sort of idea that there needs to be a set amount of time that passes first!

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago

You're right, I also read a book on pet loss that mentioned the same thing. Right now though I simply don't have the money to pay for an adoption with the fees of fixing them and shots.

[–] LeeeroooyJeeenkiiins@hexbear.net 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

he always had a cute little dog face

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 8 points 5 days ago

Yeah whomever named him "Wolfie" had the right idea, but I had a ton of pet names for him, Mr. Peanut, Peanut Head, and ofc Mr. Softie.

[–] Llituro@hexbear.net 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

meow-hug i can't believe it's been a year.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 7 points 5 days ago

Yeah I know it feels like it was yesterday still.

[–] spudnik@hexbear.net 10 points 5 days ago
[–] LocalOaf@hexbear.net 10 points 5 days ago
[–] MaxOS@hexbear.net 9 points 5 days ago
[–] Infamousblt@hexbear.net 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 6 points 5 days ago

Best cat ever

[–] dom@hexbear.net 5 points 5 days ago
[–] ghosts@hexbear.net 7 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

R.I.P. Mr. Softie, I remember your posts about him. He was very lucky to have you.

My girlfriend lost her dog a few months back and it has left a hole in our hearts. We used to use different goofy pics of her dog as emojis and haven't done so since the dog's death. It's a weird sort of pain. Sometimes it's hard to recognize the depth of the joy that someone brings until you find yourself without it.

Take solace in the fact that the pain slowly fades, but the love is forever.

[–] blunder@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago

That's a good kitty right there. Glad you two found each other.

[–] Dessa@hexbear.net 6 points 5 days ago

Rest in peace Mr. Softie

[–] Parra@hexbear.net 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] godlessworm@hexbear.net 5 points 5 days ago

beautiful kitty im so sorry

[–] thagoat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Mr. Softie looks like a proper gentleman who lived his best life. We spoil them because they deserve it. And it sounds like that's exactly what you did for him, no one could ask for more.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 6 points 5 days ago

He was the nicest cat you'd ever meet, not a mean bone in his body and thanks.

[–] mrfugu@hexbear.net 5 points 5 days ago

RIP o7 he do be looking soft

[–] GalaxyBrain@hexbear.net 5 points 5 days ago

RIP, thst kitty rocked hard! Get some kitties so, life is an endless cycle of cats. I've had quite a few come and go but theres an endless supply of lil guys that need a good life.

[–] bipp@hexbear.net 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Beautiful cat. It's so hard losing pets that you hold this dear but it sounds like he was loved and cared for which is more than so many other cats can say and I'm sure he felt lucky to have you meow-hug

[–] Nasalstrip@hexbear.net 3 points 5 days ago

RIP :( .  It's not fair our animal friends don't get to live as long as we do.

Oh no! I never knew, I'm so sorry for your loss. I used to love your posts and had wondered recently why I hadn't seen any for a while, I didn't realise this was why!

pour one out for Mr Softie

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

This is one of the sweetest cat posts I've ever read. I'm so sorry you lost your friend. Are you in a position to take in another?

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 2 points 5 days ago

Are you in a position to take in another?

Not right now but maybe down the line

[–] icdmize@hexbear.net 3 points 5 days ago

He looks like quite the gentlemen. It sounds like he had a great life and loved you equally. I have lost a few animals in my life and even though I'm an agnostic atheist I still hang onto the thought of the rainbow bridge and that they're all healthy, running, and playing in a beautiful place waiting for me on the other side. I'm sorry for your loss.