I am so upset. He would have been 8 years old on the 24th. I have had him since he was 8 weeks old. He was a beautiful chinchilla persian. I am at a loss. He had the best personality. I will never find another cat like him. RIP Harrison.

I'm so sorry! :( Losing a pet is one of the worst things. They're so sweet and it's so sad when they're gone--they're truly members of the family.

Thank you. It really is tough. I had him for so many years and it just really hurts. He was an inside cat so he was always around. He was beautiful but also adorable at the same time(he was same breed and color as fancy feast commercial cat). Sometimes I would just watch him sleep(he had the cutest sleep pose) or give himself a bath and he just made my heart smile and most of the time I could not help myself and would have to just go over and snuggle him and then he would get that little grumpy face. I can not explain what it is doing to me not seeing him right now. I am so broken. He had the best personality, not skittish at all and he loved to eat. I think the hardest part is knowing there will never be another one like him. I always joked around and said he was my soulmate cat because he was perfect in every way for me.

I am so sorry. I always find things so difficult when losing an animal. He sounds like he truly had an amazing personality, and I bet he had a fantastic life with you.

Take it easy and look after yourself. <3

Thank you. I am definitely having a hard time with this. He was definitely one of a kind and that is why it is so hard I think.

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Harrison is a lovely name and sounds like he was a really special kitty. hugs

Thank you. I am starting to get better but I know it takes time. ❤️

I'm sorry for your loss. It is a very crushing feeling. I lost two cats this year, one was 16 and the other was 12. I miss them every day. I don't know what your thoughts on the afterlife are, mine weren't very firm in any specific belief and they still aren't but. Thinking that one day we will meet again has kind of helped in some ways. Sometimes I think that I have been 'visited' by them, though it's hard to tell if that's the grief or what but. Maybe you will have some 'visits' too. They never go too far, it feels like, even when you physically can't see them.

I'm so sorry. I have lost cats, and it crushed me. I will continue to have cats, even if I have to eventually lose them, because having them is such a joy. It's the only bad part of owning a pet, in my opinion. I agree with Apocalyptic in that their spirit stays close by. They watch over you and send you their love. You might not be able to see them, but they are there. I dream about pets I have owned in the past. I like to think they are visiting me and telling me they are okay. I don't know if it's true, but it does make my heart feel lighter when I think about it.