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RIP to my cat, Scoutie (2018-2026). (Original Post) sakabatou Apr 28 OP
My condolences Tetrachloride Apr 28 #1
So sorry. sinkingfeeling Apr 28 #2
I'm sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Apr 28 #3
I'm sorry, sakabatou. LuckyCharms Apr 28 #4
❤️ underpants Apr 28 #5
Deepest condolences to you SheltieLover Apr 28 #6
What a great name. 3catwoman3 Apr 28 #7
Awww ... so sorry. Gone way too soon. eppur_se_muova Apr 28 #8
Scoutie was ill from some sort of GI problem sakabatou Apr 28 #11
And even that would have been no guarantee, plus all the possible niyad Apr 28 #29
You are not "cheating" with your other cats. Your baby girl sent them niyad Apr 28 #28
What a beautiful, comforting thought! I felt that in my chest and my eyes are about to shed a few tears. liberalla Apr 28 #30
huggggggggs niyad Apr 28 #31
you love them all, but some you just LIKE better Skittles Apr 28 #49
Extending lives of cats and dogs should prioritized Shellback Squid Apr 28 #9
Extending it would've cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars sakabatou Apr 29 #74
I'm referring to genetically breeding of dogs that extend their lives Shellback Squid Apr 29 #77
Too many factors to play into it sakabatou Apr 29 #78
Oh, I am so very sorry DarthDem Apr 28 #10
I am so sorry , sakabatou. May the memories of Scoutie be a blessing to you. debm55 Apr 28 #12
I'm very sorry. Losing a furbuddy is so sad. flashman13 Apr 28 #13
I am so sorry for your loss. LoisB Apr 28 #14
I'm sorry - Scoutie looks like a cute cat. n/t whopis01 Apr 28 #15
I'm very sorry for your loss. Our furbabies take a piece of brer cat Apr 28 #16
Sending you hugs ❤️💕❤️ and Godspeed to Scoutie. MLAA Apr 28 #17
😿💔 littlemissmartypants Apr 28 #18
I'm so sorry Danmel Apr 28 #19
I am sorry for your loss, as well. niyad Apr 28 #27
What a cutie. I'm sorry for your loss, sakabatou Niagara Apr 28 #20
I'm so sorry for your loss kimbutgar Apr 28 #21
Of course you did. I still hear, and feel, several of my babies visiting niyad Apr 28 #23
Lady Bast, please take Your little Scoutie gently home in Your loving niyad Apr 28 #22
Man, that's tough.. Permanut Apr 28 #24
sakabatou........ Upthevibe Apr 28 #25
Sooo sorry.... Karadeniz Apr 28 #26
My deepest condolences on your loss. AltairIV Apr 28 #32
Beautiful kitty! I'm so very sorry for your loss! liberalla Apr 28 #33
I am so so very sorry for your loss. irisblue Apr 28 #34
It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Apr 28 #35
What a beautiful cat Sakabatou, JMCKUSICK Apr 28 #36
Aww...Scoutie looked like a good stripedy cat. LudwigPastorius Apr 28 #37
I am so sorry your love Scoutie has passed. It is so difficult to accept she/he is no longer in your house. Fla Dem Apr 28 #38
All Our Love From MIne To Yours... MayReasonRule Apr 28 #39
I'm sorry for your loss. Grumpy Old Guy Apr 28 #40
May your Scoutie memories True Dough Apr 28 #41
My heart goes out to you Nictuku Apr 28 #42
Hugs from here! some_of_us_are_sane Apr 28 #43
I'm so sorry for your loss. They are never with us long enough. nt Phoenix61 Apr 28 #44
🫂 mwmisses4289 Apr 28 #45
Ahh, I am so sorry KT2000 Apr 28 #46
I'm so sorry. choie Apr 28 #47
so very sorry Skittles Apr 28 #48
I am so sorry. Maraya1969 Apr 28 #50
My sincere condolences. Losing a furry friend is KPN Apr 28 #51
Oh, I'm so sorry! Ocelot II Apr 28 #52
I am so sorry... Trueblue Texan Apr 28 #53
((😿)) So sad to hear of your loss and I hope sweet memories will help you in this tough time 🌺 Deuxcents Apr 28 #54
Its never easy.....and it shouldn't be. Bayard Apr 28 #55
What a beautiful kitty. Figarosmom Apr 29 #56
My heart goes out to you. Laffy Kat Apr 29 #57
So sorry for your loss...... peacebuzzard Apr 29 #58
My condolences. Liberal In Texas Apr 29 #59
So sorry about your friend justaprogressive Apr 29 #60
Scoutie bromeando Apr 29 #61
Scoutie 🐈‍⬛ Clouds Passing Apr 29 #62
Very sorry you lost sweet Scoutie. 70sEraVet Apr 29 #63
I'm so sorry for your loss 10 Turtle Day Apr 29 #64
Cross gently, Scoutie EuterpeThelo Apr 29 #65
Doubly sorry IbogaProject Apr 29 #66
I'm so sorry for your loss. hamsterjill Apr 29 #67
Dear sakabatou, I am so sorry for your loss MIButterfly Apr 29 #68
Sweet baby orangecrush Apr 29 #69
I'm So Sorry NEOH Apr 29 #70
So sorry! Phentex Apr 29 #71
So sorry for your loss. Mad_Dem_X Apr 29 #72
My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope Apr 29 #73
I'm so sorry! JustKay Apr 29 #75
Condolences to you. 😢 spooky3 Apr 29 #76
I'm sorry MustLoveBeagles Apr 29 #79

eppur_se_muova

(42,377 posts)
8. Awww ... so sorry. Gone way too soon.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:25 PM
Apr 28

We're not supposed to have 'favorite' children, but our second cat was clearly the one who became dearest to me. She only lived about 10 years, and we're not sure what she died from (vet. medicine was a long way from what it is today). I still miss her, and sometimes feel like I'm "cheating" with other cats.

She was a gray tabby, too.

sakabatou

(46,289 posts)
11. Scoutie was ill from some sort of GI problem
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:43 PM
Apr 28

The way to fix it, if it could be fixed, would've cost thousands.

niyad

(133,760 posts)
29. And even that would have been no guarantee, plus all the possible
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 07:57 PM
Apr 28

trauma from the surgery.

liberalla

(11,200 posts)
30. What a beautiful, comforting thought! I felt that in my chest and my eyes are about to shed a few tears.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 08:02 PM
Apr 28

sakabatou

(46,289 posts)
74. Extending it would've cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 06:05 PM
Apr 29

And that's only if any medical treatment worked.

brer cat

(27,660 posts)
16. I'm very sorry for your loss. Our furbabies take a piece of
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 07:18 PM
Apr 28

our heart when they go. I hope your memories will bring you comfort.

kimbutgar

(27,501 posts)
21. I'm so sorry for your loss
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 07:41 PM
Apr 28

I lost a kitty 3 years ago and haven’t been able to get another one. And a few days after she passed I swear I saw her dashing about our home in the corner of my eye.

niyad

(133,760 posts)
23. Of course you did. I still hear, and feel, several of my babies visiting
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 07:44 PM
Apr 28

me at night, and they died many years ago. The love bond never dies.

niyad

(133,760 posts)
22. Lady Bast, please take Your little Scoutie gently home in Your loving
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 07:42 PM
Apr 28

arms, and send peace and comfort to his grieving loved ones.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Scoutie. Such a beautiful baby.

Permanut

(8,536 posts)
24. Man, that's tough..
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 07:49 PM
Apr 28

We're never ready to send these little rascals across the rainbow bridge.

So sorry for your loss.

Fla Dem

(27,747 posts)
38. I am so sorry your love Scoutie has passed. It is so difficult to accept she/he is no longer in your house.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 08:51 PM
Apr 28

Last edited Tue Apr 28, 2026, 09:52 PM - Edit history (1)

My "Baby Girl" was with me for 17 years. She passed in 2024.
Found as an abandon kitten in my driveway. She was joy in my life. Took me a year to get over her passing. But she is always with me even though I adopted two 5 year olds last year.

Peace be with you and know Scoutie will always be with you.


some_of_us_are_sane

(3,508 posts)
43. Hugs from here!
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 09:45 PM
Apr 28
The loss of beloved cat and pal is one of life's saddest times. My heart ACHES for you.

Skittles

(172,621 posts)
48. so very sorry
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:01 PM
Apr 28
Grieve not
nor speak of me with tears
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you
I loved you so
’twas Heaven here with you


- Isla Paschal Richardson

Trueblue Texan

(4,576 posts)
53. I am so sorry...
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:13 PM
Apr 28

They are so precious in our lives. I wish our lifespans were better matched. May your heart find healing and comfort in the memories of the journey you and Scoutie shared.

Deuxcents

(27,562 posts)
54. ((😿)) So sad to hear of your loss and I hope sweet memories will help you in this tough time 🌺
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:14 PM
Apr 28

peacebuzzard

(5,887 posts)
58. So sorry for your loss......
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 07:03 AM
Apr 29

my kitties are such a comfort and source of joy.
The loss of your sweet baby is something I understand so well …

bromeando

(180 posts)
61. Scoutie
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 09:57 AM
Apr 29

God,

May you welcome Scoutie into your loving arms and grant him eternal peace. May you send him all our love until we meet again.

Amen

10 Turtle Day

(1,292 posts)
64. I'm so sorry for your loss
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:31 AM
Apr 29

I’m sure you gave Scoutie a good life. His leaving will make your home feel empty and there will be a hole left in your heart where he resided, until when the time is right the cat distribution system will send you another fur kid to fill it up again.

EuterpeThelo

(428 posts)
65. Cross gently, Scoutie
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:52 AM
Apr 29

I am so, so sorry, sakabatou. We just lost my soul cat, Bellatrix, in March at age 18. I know she'll be there to meet your baby. Sending love, light, understanding and hugs.

IbogaProject

(6,042 posts)
66. Doubly sorry
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 11:28 AM
Apr 29

Especially that you had to make the decision. Do remember there is no informed consent with Veterinary care so it is often wise to spare possibly unproductive trauma.

hamsterjill

(17,722 posts)
67. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 11:45 AM
Apr 29

They take a piece of our heart with them when they leave, don't they?

Thank you for giving Scoutie a home and safety. (From a cat rescuer).

MIButterfly

(3,076 posts)
68. Dear sakabatou, I am so sorry for your loss
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:06 PM
Apr 29

I extend to you my condolences. I know you're heartbroken. My heart breaks for you. Scoutie was a beautiful cat who I'm sure brought you much joy and happiness over the years. I hope your memories of Scoutie will eventually bring you comfort and peace.

Lean on your DU family if you need to. We are always here for you.

With sympathy,
MIButterfly

RIP, dear Scoutie. You were much loved.

NEOH

(354 posts)
70. I'm So Sorry
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:42 PM
Apr 29

I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is the worst. Several years ago, I lost my cat, Miss Wampus, to a sudden illness. I still miss her.

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