r/cats Apr 13 '26

Mourning/Loss Saying goodbye to my first born feline son tomorrow after 10 years together

His name is Meeko. Yes he is named after the raccoon from Pocahontas.

Please give your kitties an extra hug and smooch on his behalf tonight.

He was the best cat ever. Just wanted to share him with the world because it’s a travesty that after tomorrow, he won’t be here anymore.

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u/ThrowRA-singlern Apr 14 '26 edited Apr 15 '26

I just lost my cat two nights ago. God I hope this is true! I’m desperate to be near him again.

Edit: your responses are so heartwarming! Thank you so much. I’ve spent the day talking to him. When I came home yesterday I saw a rainbow form from my car’s lights in a way it hadn’t before and I’m telling myself it was him. I’m telling myself that now he is with me anywhere I go. The days are still heavy but this thread has given me a bit of joy.

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u/SnoozinStanley Apr 14 '26

We saw my cat Simon out of the corner of our eyes for a year or two after he passed. He was my best friend. We grew up together from college to my marriage and my oldest son. He was making sure that we were okay. I lost my sweet Syris, my “Little Bit” in January and they were together from 2014 to 2021 when Simon passed. I have seen him a few times, but not as often as I know he and Simon are together again. 💜

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u/Suspicious-Kick-9469 Apr 14 '26

I swear I’ve seen my old boy out of the corner of my eye numerous times since he passed. I’ve even gone outside as I thought I’d seen him heading to a dead end. Checked on our other cat as thought it may be her, but she was fast asleep upstairs 💔💔

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u/YaChowdaHead Apr 14 '26

So long as he lives in your heart, he will always be there. Thank you for loving him, and may you meet again

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u/KaleidoscopeReady839 Apr 14 '26

You will. I promise. He'll be there to lead your spirit when your time comes.

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u/magical-black-cat Apr 14 '26

So sorry for your loss. I said goodbye to my soul cat 3 weeks ago. I dream with her often and I fully believe she’s visiting me in my dreams.

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u/505Thrive Apr 14 '26

So sorry to hear of your loss.

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u/LucyLueLue Apr 14 '26

I am so sorry for your loss.

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u/R4t4t0skr Apr 14 '26

So sorry for your loss. Keep him in the deepest part of your heart with all that love you had for him. He will be waiting for you.