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patphil

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31. My wife and I have had many cats over the course of our lifetime.

Sat Jul 18, 2026, 10:44 AM

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It's always hard when one of them passes on. I've often said that pets are like children that never grow up. They're a part of the family, and we love each and every one of them.
The sadness will pass, but your memories will live on. Hold onto the memories. They'll become a source of happiness and joy over the years.

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In memoriam. My sweet little kitty Tiger. Picture taken about 10 days ago when he came inside. I'm so sad. [View all] Walleye 7 hrs ago OP

Sad, but, with all his lifelong adventures, he looks ready to rest. blm 7 hrs ago #1

I am grateful that he came inside and didn't go out looking for some place to hide and die Walleye 6 hrs ago #4

You and the great outdoors were all he needed ❤️ MLAA 2 hrs ago #58

It always hurts. I had my old boy Thomas cross over yesterday. My condolences. CurtEastPoint 7 hrs ago #2

It's all so sad Walleye 6 hrs ago #5

How difficult for you, Curt. Yet, while losing Tom you Polly Hennessey 6 hrs ago #14

Lady Bast, please take Your Thomas gently home in Your loving arms, niyad 6 hrs ago #19

I'm so sorry for your loss, CurtEastPoint MIButterfly 5 hrs ago #40

I'm so sorry CurtEastPoint, JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #53

Such a handsome boy. SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #3

Thank you, the understanding of people here really helps Walleye 6 hrs ago #7

We've all been through it, Walleye, & it never gets easier. SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #10

I'm so sorry for your loss Quiet Em 6 hrs ago #6

He looked frail but peaceful and relaxed. You both made good decisions biophile 6 hrs ago #8

I am so sorry and I am so happy that you were there for him. Maraya1969 6 hrs ago #9

I'm so sorry, Walleye. HeartsCanHope 6 hrs ago #11

I am so sorry for your loss KT2000 6 hrs ago #12

You are right, Walleye, he came to you. That is pure Polly Hennessey 6 hrs ago #13

So true, thank you Walleye 6 hrs ago #16

From your posts in the past I know Tiger had a marvelously rich, adventurous life and always came home to your love. MLAA 6 hrs ago #15

Thank you, the sympathy helps, really does Walleye 6 hrs ago #17

Sending you very big hugs Chicagogrl1 6 hrs ago #18

hugggggs, my dear friend. He knew that he was loved and cherished, niyad 6 hrs ago #20

Thank you very much, Patches is staying very close this morning Walleye 6 hrs ago #21

Hugs! Pucks mom 6 hrs ago #22

RIP Tiger. What a sweetheart So sorry for your loss 58Sunliner 5 hrs ago #23

Thanks so much for caring Walleye 5 hrs ago #24

I know it's hard to lose them. 58Sunliner 5 hrs ago #30

My wife and I have a feral we have been feeding for at least 20 years. JPK 5 hrs ago #25

Wow, I know just how you feel Walleye 5 hrs ago #26

I'm hugging my little Gabby cat just a little bit tighter this morning, Walleye, slightlv 5 hrs ago #27

Thank you so much Walleye 5 hrs ago #28

😿🫂 mwmisses4289 5 hrs ago #29

My wife and I have had many cats over the course of our lifetime. patphil 5 hrs ago #31

Thank you, yes, I don't have children of my own so they are my family Walleye 5 hrs ago #35

rest in peace tiger. ..i am so sorry for your loss walleye. to lose a much loved fur kid is tough dawn5651 5 hrs ago #32

Thank you yes it is tougher than people without pets realize Walleye 5 hrs ago #34

I almost lost my beloved Bombay a week ago orangecrush 4 hrs ago #50

Thanks for the sympathy, that was good luck for your kitty. She has eight lives left. Walleye 1 hr ago #64

i agree..i had two that owned my heart i no longer have either and i miss them every day. dawn5651 2 hrs ago #63

So sorry our pets samplegirl 5 hrs ago #33

Precious picture. Thanks Walleye. George McGovern 5 hrs ago #36

Thank you for being there and understanding Walleye 5 hrs ago #37

Sorry to see him go... 2naSalit 5 hrs ago #38

You are right, it is a very solid bond. We shouldn't try and figure it out. Walleye 4 hrs ago #42

You both did very well Half-step 5 hrs ago #39

Thank you. Much appreciated. Walleye 4 hrs ago #41

Beautiful kitty who knew who he wanted to be with at his end... hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #43

Thank you very much. This crummy weather isn't helping. Walleye 4 hrs ago #44

Our fur babies... GiqueCee 4 hrs ago #45

Thanks so much Walleye 4 hrs ago #47

RIP Tiger. bamagal62 4 hrs ago #46

Thank you Walleye 4 hrs ago #48

... orangecrush 4 hrs ago #49

RIP, Tiger. And thank you, Walleye, for looking after him all that time. Ocelot II 4 hrs ago #51

I'm so sorry, Walleye. Diamond_Dog 4 hrs ago #52

Yes. We know we will outlive them, but that's sort of a bargain we make when we adopt them. Walleye 2 hrs ago #62

You mentioned in an earlier response JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #54

Thank you, that is so comforting. He could've run away at any time, but didn't, that means a lot. Walleye 2 hrs ago #61

I'm sorry for your loss, Walleye Niagara 3 hrs ago #55

So true. They have no ulterior motives. It's just love and companionship. Walleye 2 hrs ago #60

Absolutely Niagara 1 hr ago #65

Beloved, you were there when I needed you. purrmaid 3 hrs ago #56

What a tribute to your relationship that he sought you out at the end... 3catwoman3 3 hrs ago #57

Yes, you understand. I always would've wondered what happened this way I know for sure he passed peacefully. Walleye 2 hrs ago #59

That knowledge itself is truly priceless, JMCKUSICK 35 min ago #66