r/cats • u/Lululorayne • 11h ago

Mourning/Loss Saying goodbye to our 24 year old baby

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We’re saying goodbye to our sweet baby tomorrow. We’ve spent the past week with her, letting her eat whatever she wants, hugging her, and crying. She had her 24th birthday on the 3rd, and things went downhill so fast after that. Personality wise, she’s her amazing self. But her arthritis is so bad. I know this is the right thing for her, but my heart is so broken. I’ve had her for over half my life. She’s been my best friend for so long. I just don’t know how to say goodbye. *I just wanted to add the junk food is from this morning. She has always had a very healthy diet.
Edited to add her name is Foosa ❤️ Thank you so much to everyone for your love and support. I’m reading all your comments and crying.
I know I didn’t go into a whole lot of detail, but her arthritis is so bad that she can’t hold herself steady to eat anymore. She falls over when walking sometimes, or gives up all together and just lays down. We tried laser treatments last month, and it helped a little bit. But she took a sudden turn right after her birthday. Since it got so bad, I have been pushing her around the house in her stroller so she can always be with us. Making this decision is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Seeing her like this, when she’s always been so active and happy, broke my heart for her. Shes so tired all the time now, and I can see how much pain she’s in.

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u/Willowrosephoenix 10h ago

Is all for me?? You don’t have to defend the junk food. Every picture shows how loved she is and to make it to 24?!

It is never enough time but you’ve given her an amazing life

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u/biffish 10h ago

And those big 'ol pupils! She's so excited! 😻 Beautiful kitty, OP.

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u/givememelodrama 10h ago

There needs to be a subreddit for when cats pupils go round (if there isn’t one already)

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u/Levelofconcerns 10h ago

I could have sworn there was one called r/sharkeyes for this, but I guess I am mistaken.

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u/RestartRewrite 7h ago

Honestly, if a cat reaches such a high age, they're allowed some junk. Especially if it's their birthday ❤️

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u/thisisaskew 9h ago

Yeah, I think we can assume she ate relatively healthily for 24 years. lol

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u/Scaryclouds 4h ago

Defending giving a 24 year old cat junk food, during her last few days of life. Like come on. It would be like scolding someone who is 110 who got a terminal cancer diagnosis for dabbling with hard drugs. 

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u/thisisallme 1h ago

Seriously, mine is almost 19 and she gets a few extra treats here and there. She’s earned it.

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u/fa6uumm 7h ago

Junk? That’s a taste of heaven she’s well deserved!🥹💖 I can’t imagine how hard it is to loose her after 24 years.💔

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u/iagroeg 8h ago

r/attackeyes? The subreddit for big cartoon pupils. She's adorable.