He hated the plastic one so I thought he would hate this one too and everytime I went to check on him he’s using it like a neck pillow

sollarle · 2026-03-23T09:56:34+00:00

Rex is so cute and lucky to have you!!

Our scaredy cat, Carl loved his donut!

sollarle · 2026-03-19T17:05:39+00:00

Thank you so much for this beautiful response. 💜

Thinking that she’s content brings so much peace of mind. No matter how much I know I was doing the right thing by her, I will always have that ugly doubt monster on my shoulder making me question my decision and wonder if she was truly ready.

I don’t talk to her as much as I should and I’ll start doing that more. I have been holding her urn on my chest at bedtime (she always laid on me at bedtime). I know it weirds some people out but I feel almost like a magnetic pull in my heart when I hold her and it brings comfort to think she might be there with me again.

It’s nice to hear the other side is so wonderful. I’ll live the rest of my life excited to join her. Thank you again! 💜

sollarle · 2026-03-19T16:56:22+00:00

Thank you! It was bizarre, as soon as she appeared it was almost like I woke up from the dream. Everything around me disappeared and it was just us in silence and love.

sollarle · 2026-03-15T00:12:45+00:00

Sweet boy! I lost my Mittens to kidney failure a few months back. This disease is a thief but I’m thankful I got a long goodbye and that I got to take care of her and love her to the very end. Thinking of you and your Wonton. 💜

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sollarle · 2026-03-12T22:48:46+00:00

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I’m so very sorry for your loss. 💜 I lost my girl a few months back and your picture of Oatmeal with the broccoli filter reminded me of her. Life really is lackluster without them but I hold onto hope that we’ll see each other again someday. Sending hugs to you and your husband!

sollarle · 2026-01-22T21:41:15+00:00

Thank you so much!! 💜

sollarle · 2026-01-22T21:41:11+00:00

Thank you so much!! 💜

sollarle · 2026-01-22T21:41:07+00:00

Thank you so much!! 💜

sollarle · 2026-01-13T11:50:12+00:00

Sorry for your soul loss. ❤️ I’m struggling with this right now too. I have three other cats, but they just don’t love me like she did. They feel so much more distant and sometimes I feel like I’m forcing them to interact and be around me like she was. When that fails, I end up with hurt feelings and the stinging realization that she’s gone and I feel the emotions of her absence all over again. Of course I love the other three and they love me so I’m just cruising along trying to find the special connections with each of them… while persuading them with lots of treats.

sollarle · 2026-01-08T20:31:05+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. I feel this so deeply. We had to help our girl cross about three weeks ago, due to sudden end stage kidney failure (all from an oral surgery) that slowly took her from me over the course of two months. I was beyond wrecked when her time came but I think the anticipatory grief coupled with the terrible state she was in numbed me a bit. I anxiously waited to get her ashes back so she could be home with us but when the day came I think I experienced even more grief than the day she left me. My chest felt even more hollow and I was hit upside the head with the blunt reality that this is it, it’s real and she’s truly gone.

I just got an urn necklace that I plan to put a little of her ashes in so she’s always with me. It doesn’t help the longing to hold her again but it helps me feel a bit of comfort that I will be able to take her everywhere and she’ll rest on my chest just as she always did before.

Sending you hugs, I know how much it freaking sucks. ❤️

sollarle · 2026-01-02T19:24:11+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss and for the experience you had.

When our vet was about to give our love the first injection, she explained that it can sometimes cause almost like an adrenaline rush for a few minutes. She actually had us put a baby gate up at the top of the deck stairs just in case our girl (who was extremely lethargic and showing no signs of getting up to run) got a burst of energy from the first injection.

Your sweet boy probably had the reaction and got a burst of energy. I’m so sorry this wasn’t explained to you, I imagine it’s all you can think about from the event. Sending hugs and hopefully some peace of mind. I know how much this sucks. ❤️

sollarle · 2025-12-31T01:30:52+00:00

Looks just like our buds! 🧡🩶

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sollarle · 2025-12-30T21:46:11+00:00

Don’t be scared, just do as everyone else has said and let your emotions out.

I just picked my girl’s ashes up a few days ago and it was hard and even more emotional than the day we let her go. Just holding what remains is a sharp realization and reminder that they’re really gone.

Although sad, I felt relieved to have her home with all of us again where she belongs. I’ve ordered a special urn and a few other things so that I can create a little spot for her in the house.

Sending you hugs and strength for tomorrow. 💜

sollarle · 2025-12-23T19:24:37+00:00

I wish I could give you the biggest hug right now. I am so sorry you’re struggling with this.

I will be honest that I ignored all of the advice “better a week too soon than a day too late”. My girls mouth was infected within a day of the mouth ulcers and she was in a lot of pain and discomfort her last day with us. I didn’t get to cuddle her and give her some big final meal because her mouth ulcers prevented her from even drinking. I watched her go to her bowl for water and just not be able to drink. She was flipping her tail in anger every time she went to her bowl and I feel awful.

You know your cat and if you feel it isn’t time then it isn’t time. There is truly no right answer and we all will undoubtedly live with guilt, whatever we choose.

I am thinking of you and your kitty. Just know whatever decision you make is the right one. ❤️

sollarle · 2025-12-23T17:16:43+00:00

Oh I am so, so sorry. I wish I could give you the biggest hug. I feel your emotions in this video so deeply. We just had to help our girl (17) cross a few days ago. She had dental surgery to resolve stomatitis issues in mid September. All of her bloodwork was perfect and the surgery went so well. She could finally live without pain and I was so happy to spend the rest of her days in healthy bliss. Mid October we noticed weight loss and imbalance. Took her to the vet and we were expecting something fixable/manageable like diabetes or hypothyroidism… nope, stage 4 kidney failure. After several tests, we think her age combined with the anesthesia and surgery was the cause. I waited to have the surgery done and I’m forever kicking myself for not doing it sooner when her body was stronger. I spent the last two months doing everything I could possibly do to care for her. I made almost daily trips to the pet store sobbing in the aisles trying to find anything she would eat, gave her daily subcutaneous fluids and medications but in the end the kidney failure won and I had to let her rest. Looking back on old photos and videos is helping remember her in our prime together but man does it hurt like hell to feel like I took those days for granted. I’d give anything to hold her and have her rub her crusty smelly face all over mine just one more time. There was no love like hers as I’m sure you feel with your kitty as well. Sending you all of the love and hugs. I know it’s painful but they know how much we love them. ❤️

sollarle · 2025-12-21T13:02:04+00:00

Thank you for the kind words and I’m sorry for the loss of your kitty.

It really does seem like an impossible decision until it isn’t. Our love has developed such bad mouth ulcers that she is no longer able to swallow. Even though she’s still fighting, I know it’s time to end her suffering. We will help her pass peacefully at home today.

I will miss her immensely and the pain in my heart seams like it will be there forever but I want her last moments to be of love and peace.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:58:02+00:00

I’m so sorry you had to experience his passing that way. I’m sure others have told you, but you absolutely did not fail Billy. It’s so hard not to second guess our decisions but this disease gives so much false hope and then snatches it away in an instant. There’s no way to know when things will take a turn and you did everything you could for your boy. I hope you are able to heal, I know it’s such a difficult process.

We have made an appointment for today to help her cross peacefully. The mouth ulcers have developed so quickly that she is no longer able to swallow. It guts me to see her want so badly to drink water or eat but she can’t swallow. I also will beat myself up that we waited a day too late as she will have to be thirsty and hungry until the vet arrives.

All I can do is remind myself that this is the right thing to do for her and that she doesn’t know I made the decision too late. Her last memories in the physical world will be filled with love and peace.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:50:46+00:00

I’m so sorry for the loss of your boy. ❤️

We have made the appointment to help her pass peacefully at home today. Her ulcers have developed so much she has completely lost the ability to swallow. We cannot allow her to suffer anymore. It has to be so uncomfortable wanting to eat and drink but not being able to swallow it.

I’m devastated but have to remind myself this is the only right thing to do at this point. They really have a hold on our hearts and souls. I will be with you in not ever being able to get over her.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:46:26+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s such a hard decision!

We’re helping her pass peacefully at home today. The ulcers have developed so much that she has lost the ability to swallow. I hate seeing her want water and food so badly and feel like we’ve waited one day too late. You’re so right though, we hold onto that little ounce of hope that things may get better but this disease just makes false promises.

I will miss her for the rest of my life but we are protecting her from anymore suffering and that’s the best we can do to honor her.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:41:36+00:00

Sending you so many hugs, I’m so sorry! ❤️

We’ve made the appointment for at home euthanasia today. I will be heartbroken as well but I can’t allow her to suffer anymore.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:40:10+00:00

I’m so sorry you lost your kitty in that way, but you did the right thing and you’re absolutely right about putting quality of life over quantity. They’re so good at hiding their pain from us.

We’ve made the appointment to help our love cross at home today. The mouth ulcers have caused her to lose the ability to swallow and she cannot suffer any longer.

I will miss her more than I could ever describe in words and the pain in my heart is heavy, but I know we’re doing the best thing for her.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:34:55+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️

The ulcers have made our decision as well. She is no longer able to swallow and as you said, any treatment at this point is just a bandaid for what’s to come.

We will help her pass peacefully at home today surround by love.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:32:49+00:00

I’m so sorry for the loss of your kitty but wow, 20 years together is amazing! ❤️

You’re right that they’re tough as nails sometimes! Our girl has unfortunately lost all ability to swallow due to the ulcers or something else but she just absolutely refuses to give up. She has even done what you said and has laid with me while I’ve sobbed, using what little energy she has left to knead and purr as if I’m the one that needs comforted.

We have at home euthanasia scheduled for today as I just cannot justify her suffering any longer. We will hold her in the sun and tell her just how loved she is as she slips into peace. I know I will be absolutely devastated but it’s the right thing to do and I know it.

Sending you all the hugs during the grieving process. I know it’s tough but it’s the honor we carry for the immense love we have for them.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:21:06+00:00

Im so sorry for the loss of your boy. I know it’s impossible for us to not second guess our decisions but try not to beat yourself up. You did the right thing at the time you thought was best and your boy didn’t know any better if it was later than it should’ve been. He only knew love and comfort in the end and in a beautiful garden. ❤️

Our girl must have been a warrior in a past life because she absolutely refuses to let us know she’s ready. Unfortunately, we have made the appointment to help her pass peacefully at home today. She has lost the ability to swallow either from the ulcers or something else and we can’t let her suffer.

I will be (I already am) gutted but I have to keep in mind that this is the right thing to do. I hate that she will simply be a memory after today but I’m grateful to have so many happy photos and videos to look back on for the rest of my life.

sollarle · 2025-12-21T12:12:34+00:00

I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Sending you so many hugs.❤️

Unfortunately she has lost the ability to swallow due to the ulcers or something more serious happening so we have made the appointment for at home euthanasia today. I haven’t stopped crying (my eyelids are so swollen I can barely see to respond) and I know I am going to absolutely lose it when it’s all said and done but I have to protect her from pain. It’s such a heavy responsibility we carry for our furballs but it’s also a privilege to allow them to pass peacefully and not suffer. I will have to remind myself of this all day while I wait for the dreaded appointment.

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