Off Topic. Support from the forum

Welcome to STLtoday.com's forum for fans of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Moderators: STLtoday Forum Moderators, Cards Talk Moderators

Adam2
Forum User
Posts: 666
Joined: 26 Jun 2024 11:40 am

Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by Adam2 »

good morning all,

the loss of a pet (family member) isn't easy. I could use a little pick me up. This morning (3 hours ago). My best buddy Nuggy, our 16 year old healthy cat curled up next to me, and passed away

I don't even know why im posting this here to be honest. My wife and i lead a pretty secluded life so i guess i don't have a lot of people i could even tell.

anyway, hopefully we can get a cards win today. i could use something.

If you respond, i apologize if i don't reply, i'm not sure if i'll be back on today

god bless
sikeston bulldog2
Forum User
Posts: 13147
Joined: 11 Aug 2023 16:20 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by sikeston bulldog2 »

As you know, I recently put down my cat. First time ever. The fact that he died in your lap is as his lasting and parting gift to you. You have closure.

My cat went out to die, but didn’t. Morning came, I found him in the garage. Laying there. About gone. I knew it was time.

Of course it will get better. Everyone says that. It’s true. Get another one. Best remedy.

You’re not alone.
Talkin' Baseball
Forum User
Posts: 1399
Joined: 11 Feb 2018 12:39 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by Talkin' Baseball »

Sorry for your loss.
rockondlouie
Forum User
Posts: 11851
Joined: 23 May 2024 12:41 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by rockondlouie »

Talkin' Baseball wrote: 09 Jul 2025 10:53 am Sorry for your loss.
+1
Absolut
Forum User
Posts: 12316
Joined: 12 Jan 2020 20:06 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by Absolut »

Sorry man. I’m a dog person and treat my dogs like family. I know how much this sucks.
45s
Forum User
Posts: 17083
Joined: 01 Mar 2022 20:15 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by 45s »

So easy to get attached…

Our granddaughter lost her dog not long ago….I took it harder than she did…

Hang in there man…
kyace
Forum User
Posts: 830
Joined: 24 May 2024 19:11 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by kyace »

Know how you feel. Lost our adopted one eye cat Boo a few months ago as he had a seizure and died at my feet at age three. He always laid on the floor next to me while I worked from home at my desk. It was shocking as he was in good health and active but was gone within a few minutes. His death hit me harder than the death of my mother as she was 92 and suffering from dementia and sepsis when she died. She was in agony for weeks so death was a blessing for her.
We had him cremated and have his ashes in an urn. He was afraid to go outside the home so I couldn’t bring myself to bury him outside with the other cats we have had over the last 35 years here.
cardsfaninla
Forum User
Posts: 1036
Joined: 23 May 2024 19:14 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by cardsfaninla »

Sorry to hear about your loss. Like many I have a very similar story about an animal friend I had. He was a cat who lived to be 18 and moved from IL to CA with me. When he passed I was a wreck. Luckily my then GF now wife helped me through!

I offer you support from this stranger who loves animal friends and the Cardinals too!
butsir01
Forum User
Posts: 1636
Joined: 23 May 2024 20:36 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by butsir01 »

Very sorry for your loss.
Have lost three pups and one cat.
What helped me was getting another pup. Time has dulled the pain, but the good times are still vivid.
Be well.
WeeVikes
Forum User
Posts: 298
Joined: 23 May 2024 14:06 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by WeeVikes »

Very sorry to hear about it, man. That’s really tough. I sympathize.
spfldan
Forum User
Posts: 386
Joined: 01 Apr 2021 14:29 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by spfldan »

As a fellow animal lover, my condolences. I wish our animal friends lived longer lives.
I'm sure you provided a great life.
JohnnyMO
Forum User
Posts: 578
Joined: 23 May 2024 13:17 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by JohnnyMO »

Hate to hear that, condolences. We have a cat in it's last year or so in our house. Sounds like at least yours went peacefully. Hoping the same for ours and that we know when it's time to put her down.
Melville
Forum User
Posts: 4041
Joined: 23 May 2024 16:16 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by Melville »

Adam2 wrote: 09 Jul 2025 10:33 am good morning all,

the loss of a pet (family member) isn't easy. I could use a little pick me up. This morning (3 hours ago). My best buddy Nuggy, our 16 year old healthy cat curled up next to me, and passed away

I don't even know why im posting this here to be honest. My wife and i lead a pretty secluded life so i guess i don't have a lot of people i could even tell.

anyway, hopefully we can get a cards win today. i could use something.

If you respond, i apologize if i don't reply, i'm not sure if i'll be back on today

god bless
Your post in not only appropriate, but healthy.
May your day be as good as it can be.
musicman
Forum User
Posts: 86
Joined: 23 May 2024 15:04 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by musicman »

Sorry for your loss,Adam.
Cusecards
Forum User
Posts: 10291
Joined: 16 Apr 2022 08:59 am

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by Cusecards »

Very very sorry for your loss!
We have cats and we love them dearly.
Twice we had to make the difficult decision to put cats down as they were faced with illness and suffering.
It haunts us to this day but we believe we ended their suffering.
It sounds like your cat passed peacefully. That is a blessing.
Thoughts and prayers with you!
sp25
Forum User
Posts: 360
Joined: 23 May 2024 13:20 pm

Re: Off Topic. Support from the forum

Post by sp25 »

It seems we share a lot of common stories of loss.

Last December, we had scheduled a vet to come to our house on a Monday to put our 15 year old Chihuahua to rest. Instead, 3 days beforehand, he passed away lying on the couch with my two kids, the two people who loved him best.

Best wishes to you and your family.
Post Reply