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I was with her every minute of her last day. She made it to 18 years and her kidneys failed. We are so so sad.

I know that cats often search for a secluded place to die. But I believe / hope it was comforting to have her humans at her side.

Who else has this special experience of being with your cat in the final moments?

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[โ€“] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I had one pass away at 16 from liver failure. Held him in my arms at the vet while the final shot was done. That was years ago and I have tears in my eyes thinking about it now.

[โ€“] lemmonaut@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Wow, powerful love, sorry for your loss.