Anyone who says, "it's just a cat," or "it's just a dog" has never experienced the love of an animal. There is nothing like it. We had to put our dog to sleep a year ago. I still grieve. They are family.

My cat died this morning. Buried him in park and went back 6 hours later to say goodbye again. I’m a 45 year old man and cried for 14 hours. Never knew a pets death would hit so hard.

I found this video because my cat died today. I just search my cat died on KZfaq to found anyone that feels the way i feel today. I love you all, hope our cats are in better place now.

If you are grieving the loss of your best friend, read through these comments to at least know that you are not alone.

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” -Winnie The Pooh.

I'm 33 years old and my cat of 20 years died in my arms. He was born in my childhood home and has been with me the entirety of his life, including five moves in the past 12 years. We were each others' only constant in life. His death is the first significant one I've had to experience. There is such a hole in my heart now. I have all this love to give and nobody or nothing to receive it. I miss my little buddy

I lost my 15 year old cat baby Zoey yesterday. This pain is unbearable and I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy😢😢

My cat just passed yesterday. He was with me since i was 10. Im 24 now. Its truly devastating. Rest in Peace Richie, i will love you forever ❤️

I lost my cat a month and a half a go. I think it is the most I’ve ever cried.

Anyone who has ever said that "It's just an animal" .... truly has no empathy and no true understanding of how 2 souls (regardless of superficial appearances... human, feline, canine, etc) can connect. There is a beautiful and soul-level of connection that can only be cultivated and curated with a being not of the human world. It's a pure connection built on love, unquestionable trust, and beautiful spiritual intersections. My cat was and remains my best friend and my spiritual mate now and for eternity, regardless of what form he chooses to be in. Morrissey is still with you. 💟🌸🌻

I’m sorry for all of you who have recently lost a dear pet. I said goodbye to my 20 year old cat today and miss her so much, the pain is almost unbearable. I am dealing with guilt feelings about complaining about the litter messes and her meowing at the crack of dawn, and now wish she were still here.

Thanks Russell, beautiful words. My 15 year old cat Gus is apparently on his way out. I’m an active duty Air Force officer and, like your cat, mine has lived in about a dozen different houses and transcended oceans and been with me my entire adult life. He has stopped eating and I think I’m going to have to make a very hard decision soon. I found out the news a day and half ago and was devastated, crying my eyes out on the way home from the vet I could barely see the road. I’ve already cried more in the last 36hrs than I ever remember crying before. Yesterday I let my cat outside which he always enjoyed and fed him some ice cream. He’s been such a blessing and I found your video message profoundly relatable. Thanks again!

I just lost my cat yesterday its so painfull my heart is broken in a million pieces.

My cat, my best friend in my life, died 2 days ago after only a year of life. The pain I'm experiencing is indescribable. I haven't stopped crying.

I love you, Russell. Thank you for this. I lost my cat three days ago, and as a 35 year old man, this is the saddest I’ve ever been. I’m crying as I write this, but I’m also beyond thankful and blessed to have known such a dear and loyal friend. Your making this video, although hard for me watch, was a wonderful thing to do.

The loss of a pet is more than just the loss of a family member it's the loss of a family member who never harmed you in any wa and somehow supported you in every way. The problem is, they are so perfect, unlike people, hence, the unbelievable pain. Anyhow, the Lord promises us our hearts desire, and mine is to meet my hairy friends who are now in a better place, once again.

I have grieved more deeply for some of my pets than I ever felt for any human. The bond, the understanding, two souls as one really. The loss left a deep hole in my heart.

I just lost my cat of 17 years, Lucy. I’ve never grieved so hard in my life. I can barely eat or get out of bed.

When my cat died I sobbed like a baby, so I totally understand Russel's pain.

My beautiful cat of 11 years died today, I feel so much pain. I'm crying as I write this but so grateful for the love we shared and the great times we shared. Never knew I could feel pain like this...

I cried for a whole evening when my dog died. Like not just tears on and off, but sobbing snotty nosed howling for hours. I still dream about him often, which gives some form of contact, whatever that means

this is the most unexpected and painful thing i have ever had to deal with

I lost my cat 2 months ago, but the pain of losing her, and the daily grief since her death is so deep, powerful and unimaginable, it hurts, like nothing I felt before, it is far more than the pain of separating from my husband of 39 years! My cat was my best friend, she loved me unconditionally, and we ‘chatted’ often while hugging each other! She was beautiful and she never left me, even when sick, and she was deaths door! She actually waited for the whole family to arrive in the hospital, just to say goodbye to us individually, before she took permission to leave us!It the most awful thing, gut wrenching,head throbbing, screaming pain! I nursed her at home until the last day, setting up my mini nursing care, with her sleeping on my bed, and carrying her to her litter, hand feeding her! My world just went blank after she died! It’s taking much strength to cope with each day without her!

I lost my 20 yr old cat Ella on Monday. She was the most beautiful little girl, with the sweetest nature. I really miss her being around. The house feels very empty. Like you, we tried to prolong her life - but the poor girl was suffering so much from kidney failure, but still purred her little heart out when I picked her up. She’s buried at the bottom of our garden, surrounded by flowers from that garden. Ahhhh, she was a beautiful little cat. The best I’ve ever known. These little furry beggars really get under your skin don’t they?

The nature of a human can be judged by the way he treats animals. Respect

The impact and pain of losing a pet is something a lot of people just can’t understand. I fully agree about the connection that goes amazingly and profoundly deep.

My cat passed away yesterday, he had a heart attack and everything was really sudden. Me and my partner are still adjusting to this new reality without him. It's hard, and empty. If you are dealing with a loss of a loved one, I'm sending you good energy!

Just lost my cat a few hours ago. Absolutely heartbroken. Thank you for this video.

I have just lost my cat today. In all my life I have never felt emotions like what I’m feeling now. I feel like someone is drilling a hole through my gut. I’m a little worried about the next few days as everything I see in the house will remind me of her. I’m also feeling guilty because I feel like I should have spoiled her more in her short life.

My beloved cat George died less than two hours ago. Glad I found you. Said the most heartfelt prayer ever. I was with him til the end.

I lost my cat yesterday, he was the goodest boy I ever knew, I didn't get to be with him in his last moments because I figured I would see him again when I went to get him back from the vet's. I knew his chance of survival was very little and his condition was very bad but I didn't think it would happen and I wouldn't even seen him in the morning, I thought id see him again in the morning. I didn't and it litterarly broke me the shock sent me into hyperventilation and I couldn't stop crying for hours even now talking about him makes me cry and I figure it'll take me so long to ever recover. My baby was the goodest boy and very cuddly and in just 2 days he was a totally different cat, so weak, he had a similar stituation where his organs started to shut down on him. Rest easy Poku, I'll love you forever

Lost my cat today from heart failure and a blood clot. Only 6 years old, no symptoms to indicate anything wrong, a sudden paralysis of his back legs and rapid breathing. My other cat came to him licked and caressed him. I took him to the vet and nothing could be done except euthanasia. I looked him in the eyes and caressed him told him I loved him and he slipped away. Everything you said and more. My heart aches. I get it. The connection is real and death is numbing.

Thank you russell. My cat died suddenly this morning. It sounds crazy but he became one of my best friends and seemed more like a human. Followed me around everywhere, would try to come walks, purr like crazy and run up to see me whenever i came home. I have lost a true friend. Rip Nimbus.

My dog died 5 years ago and I still grieve. That dog was my soulmate

Lost my cat today. 12 years with my best friend. Sleeping almost every night next to me, purring. Pain is killing me but the only comforting thing is that I know how good of a life he lived with me. I was 8 when we first met. 20 now when I said the most difficult goodbye. People always told me how much I spoiled him and it was all so worth it. One day we will be reunited my dear.

My cat died today. He was so young and full of energy, he had just 1 year and 7 months. He was my company throughout this pandemic 😢 he was so smart, with so much personality... I have never seen a cat so lovely. He was sick yesterday and died this morning... it was so fast... And today (10/14) is also my birthday... My mom is devastated, so I had to be strong. But now, alone, I cried so much remembering him and trying to understand the reasons he went away so soon.... He was like an angel, that come to cheer up me and my mom, and everyone that knew him, in these difficult times... I hope he is in a good place now. I love you so much my little friend 🐈💓

my beautiful black cat died yesterday unexpectedly. he was only 9. he showed me what it felt like to be loved unconditionally. i can’t stop crying. rip squeaky

I had my cat 17 years. When she died I sobbed all the time. The sobbing lasted about 4 years. Prior to that I'd never really been able to cry.

I lost my best friend 2 months ago and truthfully, I haven’t found the days to be getting any easier. I was 3 when I got him and held him as he crossed the rainbow bridge as a 20 y/o. This has definitely been the hardest loss and most difficult thing I’ve experienced. That cat was more than a pet to me. As odd as this sounds, I believe he was my angel, the one to watch me grow from a toddler to an adult, my fluffy bestest friend. In his last moments, while my sweet cat was passing, he looked at me with a gaze filled with love and reassurance, a look I’ll never forget. A message I heard that helps me, and hopefully helps whoever is reading this, is “don’t allow the feelings of their loss become stronger than the love they gave”. May all of our pets with their new wings rest in love and copious amounts of their favorite food and toys. RIP my sweet boy 12/31/2021

My cat Steve 10 years was just diagnosed with cancer with leukemia. They gave him 4 months with the option of euthanasia to ease his suffering. I am beside myself I have not stopped crying and never experienced this much pain besides the passing of my dog in 2013. I remember my cats whole life all of interactions it didn't matter what was going in my day he always made it better. I love him so much. Thank you for this video I hope you fine peace as well.

When my Dad died I took his cat Sami home with me, he crawled into my washing basket to sleep on my Dad's cardi I had been wearing. His eyes were red and sore, his grief was palpable. Then he comforted me with a swiping claw to my face in the middle of the night for me to cuddle him. My Tomcat Daisyboy would hold and cuddle him, Sami only had 3 legs it made him somewhat more co-dependant , he was like a Koala , a tad needy. When he passed away I held his paw, he gave me something precious, he shared My Dad's love of him, with me.

Anyone who has never truly loved an animal, will ever understand.

I lost my cat two days ago due to lung cancer. I had to put him to sleep because watching him in pain was unbearable. Going through various therapy procedures , vet checks for more than two weeks and sleepless nights brought me to exhaustion. There is a deep trauma while observing your best friend slowly dying and being unable to help. A feeling of helplessness and despair that is eating me alive. Observing the comment section, I have noticed that many cat owners share similar feelings, which is helping me a lot to go through my sadness. It is very interesting to mention that I did not know how much I loved and cared for him before he passed away. Going back from work straight home to feed him or leaving earlier from night parties was a normal thing to do. Not mentioning planning my trips so I would not have to leave him too long at cats’ hotel although sometimes I had to. The strange thing is that I feel like I could do more for him. Maybe I have this feeling because I truly cared and loved him. Dear Devon, my love, my friend, my angel rest in peace. I could never imagine that losing him will be so hard.

I am sobbing as I am listening to this; my cat Shabato trascended yesterday and I looked for a video to help me cope with his passing, and found your video…thanks for sharing Russell.

Lost my cat today. Grew up with him - 12 years. Didn’t expect him to go so soon but sometimes those decisions we make are the best for them to suffer no more.

My cat just passed away today. He was 15.5 years old. I feel like I lost my baby. I know he will be chasing all the mice up in heaven, and I can't wait to see him again.

Everything you say is so true, my cat found me and I found him . I am a loner due to my past and do not trust people so I spent many days , years in silence with my beautiful little baby TJ, he knew when I was sad and always came to me and sat with me. TJ raised his little head ,looked at me and took is last breath . My heart is broken and broken it will remain.

I just lost my cat today. He was beautiful. My memories of him are very alive, I keep seeing his face and feeling that pang of pain all over again. I've cried so much my head hurts. I really miss him, and his cuddles and tiny kisses. I still can't believe he's gone, but the image of finding his unresponsive cold lifeless body is stuck in my head. I feel extremely sad and guilty, I feel like I could have done more, but there's nothing I can do about it now. His sister is showing the same symptoms he did, so I'm working on making her feel better because God knows, I can't lose two of my babies. Edit: The sister passed on this morning. I am devastated. At least I was there during her final moments. I also just found out that the last remaining two siblings contracted the same virus. I honestly don't know how to deal with it all. This is so heart breaking 💔

“...in the wordlessness there is a deeper kind of connection 😢...” if anyone says “it’s just a cat” they don’t get it, and that’s too bad for them.

I did'nt know I could cry over a Guinea pig. But I did. Our guinea pig died just recently, and I cried for two days. He was just a gentle animal.

Thank you so much for doing this. I just lost my dog and no one warned me how intense this was. I lost my best friend in high school and it didn't even begin to feel like this. As much joy as my dog brought to my life, it left a hole double the size in my heart.

My beautiful best friend passed this week, far to soon. My heart is broke, the memories of her keep flooding me with grief. I have no more words.............

My cat of 16 years passed this morning. I'm so distraught, but so grateful for the 16 years with him that I had.

Those people that say "I dont like cats".. I dont trust those people. Truly sorry for your loss of your precious Morrisey, Russell.. I lost my daughter at 17 and now i live alone with my beloved cat ( she is 8 ) i often dread the thought that she too will leave one day. I just wish she could stay forever. Love is eternal. This video helped me immensley. Thankyou.

Had to say goodbye to my soul animal a week ago. My Phoebe will be intensely missed every day of my existence. The pain is so severe, because the love is so immense. This helped so much. Thank you, Russel.

I've probably watched this video 15 times by now and will probably watch it more because it's helping.......I have to put my 15 year old cat Oscar down tomorrow morning. It's going to be a long night tonight for me. I know I'm doing what is best for him but the pain is excruciating. This video was beautiful and will help me get through the night. Oscar got me through 3 moves to different places and also my brother's death last year. Someone told me once, "We may not have them with us for our lifetime, but at least we could be there for theirs". I'm glad I got to be with this wonderful boy for as long as I have.

“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.” ― Jean Cocteau Peace sweet Morrissey.

My cat Molly passed last night. Pets are more than pets and we never"own" cats. They own us.

Just had to decide and put my little Jellybean to sleep. She was the sweetest cat I've ever seen and the 6 months that I spent loving and raising her were the best days of my life. I will always love her and remember each time she rested in my lap.

Lost mine 2 months ago... After going missing the 1st day I already knew something happened to him. Didn't find him until 3 days later in a vet, it was hit by a car and some neighbours took him to the vet. The sound of my crying after I hung the call and breaking down on the floor was as shocking for me as it was for you. The unconditional love and the soul to soul connection is what makes them so special, and I believe that precisely due to the lack of language, we have to communicate and connect the other only way we can, with our hearts and souls. I miss you my earthly angel, at least now you are with me in Spirit. But being 44 years old and having gone through death and grieving of many relatives and friends in my years, this has been the one breaking me up completely

Our pets bring a positive energy of pure love into our homes. When our pets pass away we feel the loss of this pure love energy.

I still cry about the loss of my cat and it's been almost a year. It was very unexpected and it hurts so badly.

My sweet baby girl Diamond passed away yesterday evening at the age of 14. I was by her side for 36 hours as she passed away in my arms. It was a gift to have been there for her, allowing her to pass peacefully away at home in the arms of her most dearest friend. She's been in my life since I was 17, before college, the kids, the husband, the home, before everything. A piece of me is gone, that youthful, naive spirit has partially transformed into what I hope is a wiser, stronger, and more compassionate human being. Thank you Diamond for all of the unconditional love you have brought to my life, thank you for allowing me to BE unconditional love for you at the very end. I love you so deeply and you will be forever missed in my heart. ❤ In honor of our dearest beloved sweet baby girl dog Diamond Rose (aka Dimey aka Girdles) 🌹 September 2007 to Sunday, December 26th, 2021 ❤

This is so eloquent…my cat died yesterday of renal failure as well. I’m devastated, I’m letting myself feel it. I’m empty, it was so sudden. I loved him so much! I found him completely by accident when I was 19 after escaping a troubled home. He was so very sweet and gentle. He meant so much to me. Thankfully I didn’t have to make any hard decisions, though I was prepared to if he was suffering to much or too long, he passed within a couple days of falling severely ill from anemia and kidney failure. I am almost thankful but also guilty I didn’t know of his disease because the burden of having to make treatment decisions and put him through surgeries. He was 11 and a half years old, I took care of him the best I could with what I had feeding him the best quality grain free wet food to support his health

My cat centres me when I need to be reminded I am human . Genuinely I feel for you mate. He’s a member of our family as much as anyone else and as you know cats choose to be with you because they like you. Love to you big fella.

I lost my cat this morning, and nothing would’ve prepared me for this. Until the bitter end at the vet this morning, something in me truly believed that there was hope. So thankful to have known such an amazing being and to have had him in my life❤️

I lost my tuxedo cat Lollipop last week. We had her for over 19 years. I couldn’t make that phone call as she was too far beyond emaciated and dehydrated-I feared it would be torture to find a vein. I kept her comfortable at home - home is where she wanted to be. Less stress. We adopted her from the local SPCA shortly after my beloved grandmother died back in 2003. She gave us so much joy and comfort over the years. I’m so thankful for being to have her for so long. Nevertheless, my heart is shattered and I miss her terribly as much as I still miss my mère 💔Grief is the price we pay for love ❤️

I had to say goodbye to my baby Boots late Saturday night. Shes been my best friend for 18yrs, helped me thru many hardships. Waited for my return home every night & watched tv with me. Woke me in AM for breakfast. Followed me to bathroom to see what I was up to. We had a set routine. I miss her head bops & licking my face, the feeling of her fur when I gave her kisses, the pitter patter of her feet on the stairs & her variety of meows as she talked back to me. Diagnosed with "asthma" a yr ago. On steroids since & no further obvious symptoms til now. ER Vet did xray, white on one side. 1 lung not working. Possibly cancer ? Tests wouldve been $5000. He felt it wouldve just prolonged her suffering. I never expected to leave there without her. Feel guilty theres more I shouldve done. The emptiness in my home now is unbearable.

Bro, I lost my 16 year old cat Brody a few years ago. One of the deepest connections i've felt to another living being, either human or non human. I will always remember him and always love him

I lost my cat about 15 years ago. He still pops up in my dreams from time to time.

My cat died in my arms 3 hours ago, she had been sick for a while now. I came here to find comfort and found it, thank you for not making me feel alone right now. She is wrapped in a blanket on the couch, my Mrs is in bed and so are the kids, I'm laid on the sofa next to her so I'm here when the kids come down in a couple of hours. I dont know what to do right now, it's early morning after boxing day and nobody is awake to talk to or contact or ask for advice. She will be sorely missed and despite my grief the last few hours I know I have to be strong when the rest of house gets up. I'm as upset now as when my mum died, and that is in no way meant to be disrespectful to my mum. Thank you again for this video.

My dog passed away this morning and I’m really going through it. I’m thankful to hear you talk about your experience as it seems to help me, knowing we all go through it. Much love Russel you’re a true gem

RIP morrissey. He’s been on an incredible journey with you,Russell.

I’m so sorry Russell. I care about my cat so deeply it’s petrifying to think about life without him one day.

My cat Tortellini was diagnosed with cancer last week. I've had her for 10 years. With her goes one of the last connections I have to my life before my children came along. I'm crushed and devastated. Thanks for this video. I needed it right now.

I said goodbye to my beloved animal companion this morning, Maggie, a tortoiseshell cat who lived for 16 years. She brought so much love and joy into my life and helped me through some very dark times. As an introvert, I don't have many friends, and although I have been preparing for Maggie's departure for a while, it doesn't make the deep sense of loss and aloneness any easier to bear. For me, getting over the loss of an animal companion has been harder than losing a close person. My heart feels so empty, yet I am also filled with joy and gratitude for sharing those years with such an amazing soul.

I've buried my beloved cat Janis yesterday, and the pain I'm in is beyond words, beyond imagination, beyond understanding. I didn't suspect that the loss of such a tiny little thing could have had such a massive impact in my life, but, since I've learnt about her cancer, I figured that accepting her parting was going to be much harder than I would ever have thought. I don't understand my house without her now; my window where she would spend most of the day watching and chasing the birds; I cannot even look at that window now, I can't hear the birds now. I don't understand my life without her now. I'm grieving beyond belief. I don't want to do anything, but cry and cry and cry. I just miss her so much. She's been my best mate for the last 13 years. It's too sad to let her go. I know I'm saying stupid shit. I can't explain myself better right now. I guess I just want to express that these creatures are more magical and cosmical than what we even realize.

The death of my dogs was much worse for me than the death of my father. animals have been much better to me than humans so it’s all relative.

I felt that on a personal level. My sweetheart cat was with me in the hardest time, and in the best of course, but his sudden death left a deep cut in me. It literally felt like the part of me died with my cat. Sending greetings and condolences, to anyone who finds himself in such a situation.

I was so distraught over the loss of my Smudge that I had to have two weeks off work. The loss of a beloved animal is so fucken traumatizing. I don't care if people say the loss if a human is worse, thats their reality. NOT to me, my animals hurt way worse. The only time you'll get unconditional love is when you share your life with an animal.

I can't watch this right now. Similar situation going on. I will later. I just wanted to send a prayer of love and healing. And my sincere sympathy.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Russell. Pets become family members. When they die, we are losing a family member.

My cat Vicky died five days ago as of writing this. She had been with me for 11 years. She was my baby. The closest thing I've had to a daughter. I was the twinkle in her eye. She sorta tolerated strangers to an extent, and I think she did like my parents and sister, but I was the one she truly loved. She was so much more affectionate with me than with anyone else. And it was a love that I gladly reciprocated. My house feels so empty without her. The only thing I have left of her are her collar, pictures and videos, the memories, and the painful realization that we won't make any more. I never thought I would grieve like this, but one thing I just learned the hard way is that life comes at ya fast. If there is a heaven, then I hope she's at peace there, playing with the feline sister she tragically lost long ago. Goodbye for now, my baby. Someday we'll be together again.

I just lost my 14 year old cat last night and I really needed to watch this - thank you for putting this up.

When he was talking about the cat's final gesture of friendship, that made me cry.

Pearl was my cat. I had grown up in a household that had family pets but Pearl who came into my life when I was 42 years old was mine. My one and only. We lived together for 19 years. I know and feel fully what Russell was speaking of. I do believe living with Pearl made me a better human.

Just lost my cat who was 16 to cancer. She was the love of my life and I have never felt any pain like it.

A year on and and I'm crying like a baby just remembering the day my boy lost his llife.. I still love him. He really was a special cat and He deserved a long happy life. I miss him and the energy he brought to our home. 😭❤️

I'm a 38 year old married man and we just lost our little cat Florence yesterday after a short and unexpected illness. We have been a couple for 12 years and for 11 years Florence was with us on our journey moving homes but we always felt we had so much more life to share with her. I never knew I could feel so much pain and sadness and never cried so much in my life, I've learned in my life to choke my fear and sadness down but this has been overwhelming but this video means so much to me, it's good to hear someone else vocalise how we feel as well as the other heartfelt messages and replies on here, I hope it got better for you all x

One of my family cats died in operation yesterday and it still seems like a dream. Sending out good vibes to any one who reads this and is going though same thing. It is a gut punch like no other, may it become bearable day after day. Oscar will forever be in our hearts, I know your cat will be in yours as well

I lost my best friend Oscar yesterday. He was on the path of renal failure as well but he was diagnosed with jaw cancer out of nowhere and we had to put him down a few days later. I just want to hold him one more time. It feels like I’m going to be empty for the rest of my life.

Today, this afternoon..we are putting our German Shepherd to sleep. He was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 weeks ago. It’s spread everywhere so it’s time. I knew he’d let me know. He’s not eating today & I can see the pain in his eyes. The pain I feel for his loss is greater..maybe just deeper..than that of my father & grandmother. My connection with my dog is far greater than anything I’ve ever experienced with a human. There is no judgement, no resentment, no conditions to this love…this is so painful. The pain is ineffable..truly. Thank you for sharing ❤️ it gave me the strength to acknowledge my own pain.

I had to say good bye to my little friend shortly after Christmas. The pain I feel is beyond description. God bless cats and the people that love them. Amen.

I’m so sorry. Losing a pet to me is like losing a child. They are the only children I’ve ever had and will ever have. God bless his sweet soul.

My Sadie girl passed away 20/11/21.. I'm still crying now.. I've never felt this lost, she was my buddy, my little companion.. She was perfect. She was 21yrs old.. And she'd been with me since i got her from a rescue centre in 2005.. 😔 💔😔 I'll never love or hurt like this again

Love and sympathies to everyone who has lost their ward and friend. Our beloved cat died yesterday after a short but brave fight against sclerosing fibroplasia. We weren't there but are grateful he was at the vets and not home alone. He was only seven and in our care for just over five years. We loved him so much and will miss him forever. RIP Louis Quatorze.

This is the best description of all the feelings of losing a pet that I have heard. I lost my 12-year-old dog just a few months ago and I wailed And cried for weeks like I had never done for any human. He understood me and loved me more than any human I know. He was an angel without wings and sent from God To protect me and love me when no one was around.

When I was born my parents had this cat already for a year. So I literally grew up with him, we shared bed and cuddles from our parents. He was my brother. My dad, 17ish years later, found two kittens in the rain, and brought them home. So now we have 3 cats, a really old and tired one and two little devils playing all around him. Couples years passed and my brother got really really sick. My mom called the vet, and I remember that afternoon, crying as hell, hugging him, tell him to go away, to run. We buried him, and we buried next to him, in the years, one of the kittens and another one that we got later, they got hit by a car. All the family devastated by that. Last year the last survivor got worse and worse, I was away for work but I could get home and see him for a last hug. He died in my arms the day after, I was in tears, again, for days. While I'm digging his grave, crying, I tell my parents, around me in grief: "This is the first time that I'm not living with a cat." That resonated strongly, so my mom, couple months after, surprised me with a kitten, a female, who was kept not so good by her old owner. Little we knew, shs was pregnant. She gave birth to 4 little kittens in front of my eyes and those of my dog, we were watching curios, frightened and amazed. We gave 3 to a couple of friends and kept one. I'm living with cats, again. And I always will. I don't know if someone's ever gonna read this, but it was good paying tribute to the great relationships I've had, we all have and had, with cats. I'm really sorry for your loss, Russel. A huge hug.

Grieving for a treasured pet might be even harder than grieving for a person. I just started watching this episode and am remembering my dog Sheba, and crying, over 10 year later. Her passing will always affect me. SHE was the heart dog.

Adding my story to the multitude in these comments. My best friend, Elvis, my gorgeous long haired black moggy was put sleep at home this week, aged 16. I haven’t known life without him since I was 7 years old, I can’t remember it hardly at all. He got me through the death of my lovely grandad and my great auntie. And now I don’t have him to help me through his own death. I feel a loss so visceral. The house is unknown to me without his presence. I need him, he is my spirit friend. I miss him so much. I don’t know what my life will become without him. He had kidney failure and heart disease. My poor gorgeous lovely boy, I love him.