Loss of a pet

My condolences. I've never lost a pet before because this is my first time having four cats, and they are my life, so they better not leave me or I'll go insane. I love them so much that I don't know what I'll do if they die,I believe it will be difficult to have pets again.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Whatever it is you feel, you must embrace it. They say your grief is all the affection you were unable to express. Hugs!

I hope your cats stay healthy and content. It's hard dealing with loss, and I wouldn't wish it on anybody. My eyes are super swollen right now, and im still holding onto his body, it really sucks. It's funny to say cause it's just a bird, but he was the only thing keeping me a little sane

Thank you for these kind words

My deepest condolences. I also lost one of my cats this year. It was sudden and unexpected. I couldn't do anything but cry for 3 days straight. I just holed up in my room because I didn't want anyone seeing me cry. In the days after my initial cry session, it helped to keep busy and focus on something. For me, that was collecting her photos, printing them, making an album, and writing down all the things I remembered about her. Every little quirk and happy moment is tucked away in my little journal. The grief hasn't gone away, but the initial pain has dulled. I still cry at every video and post about pet loss. It really hits different once you've experienced it.

I understand ,that reading this made me anxious , which is why I keep taking  pictures of them and recording videos of them, knowing that they will not be with me forever. I'm afraid that if that day comes, I won't be able to bury them, and what about their toys, food, and scratches they gave me, there will be so many things that remind me of them that I'll never be able to let them go.

nope. not just a bird, and its very obvious you dont feel that way either. u clearly loved him. for how I got over a pet loss, i had her paw print imprint made haha and i thankfully took polaroids of her when she was still healthy. its honestly horrible and i still get upset at pictures and videos of her. i just love cats too much !!! im pretty certain that i will always miss her and thats okay i think. im sure he knew he was loved and was very silly !!! feel better soon

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I collected his feathers, I'll keep them in my wallet. And yeah you're right, I don't think I'll ever get over it, just the pain will subside with time. I can't stop crying

Don't get too scared, just enjoy the present. Dont live in the future, death is inevitable, painful yet unavoidable, I hope you have many happy days with them (I'm sure you will)

That's a beautiful way to keep him by your side. I can tell you loved him deeply

Thank you for this op, and sorry for making this about me.

It's okay, I asked for your experiences, don't worry, I'm glad you shared. Everyone's reply helped lift my mood just a little