r/blackcats • u/jmcianos • Sep 14 '24

Mourning My void is dying and I’m sad

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Just that. She’s fifteen, has cancer, I’ve had her for thirteen years and I’m devastated. I wanted to share her with everyone, as she’s brought me so much joy and I’m going to miss her terribly. I started palliative care this week, and she just took a turn for the worse. Her name is Mortimer. It’s cheesy, but she’s my best friend.

It’s a few year old, but that’s my favorite picture of her.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '24

In the quiet corners of our lives, there are companions who fill the spaces with their gentle presence. Your dear void has been a silent guardian, a little shadow who walked with you through the years, offering love without words. At 15 years old, she’s been a witness to so many moments, a comfort in times both good and bad. Though her body is tired and the time has come to say goodbye, her spirit will always linger in the places she loved and in the hearts she’s touched. She’s more than just a cat; she’s a piece of the love and memories that will stay with you forever. May her journey be peaceful, and may you find comfort in knowing she felt your love every step of the way.

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u/jmcianos Sep 14 '24

I’ve never gotten so emotional reading a comment from a stranger on the internet. I’m crying. Thank you.

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u/SoExtra Sep 14 '24

My void is only four and I fully had a meltdown at the idea of this being my future. 

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u/flying_ichthyoid Sep 14 '24

My void is 9 and I just hugged him tight. I have another one, a cowcat, that just turned 10 that was diagnosed with IBD earlier this year that I was terrified I was going to lose. They're so fragile and time with them is so fleeting. ❤

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u/Tiny_Parfait Sep 14 '24

I took my 9yo cat for booster shots this week and the vet tech asking if I wanted to run senior bloodwork for her. Like, she does kickflips in the hallway when she thinks I'm not looking, what do you mean my baby is old?! 😭

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u/Calyx76 Sep 14 '24

My void isn't even 1 yet. I'm heading home to hug him now.

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u/jmcianos Sep 14 '24

I’m devastated at the thought of losing her, but she’s made me so happy for so many years. No amount of pain I’m feeling right now will ever stop me from absolutely cherishing the life I had with her 🖤. Give your void a big hug for me.

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u/themoonmightbecheese Sep 14 '24

Don’t focus on “what ifs” with your sweet void. You have him/her now- don’t miss out on the precious moments you can have ❤️

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u/RaketaGirl Sep 14 '24

My baby Miranda has kitty titty cancer, and it’s too far gone all over to mitigate - I feel your pain. I bought a car seat and a bubble backpack and a cat stroller and basically plan on taking her EVERYWHERE and giving her everything she wants. All Mortimer wants is to be with you, her world.

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u/Unique-Ad-3173 Sep 14 '24

Fark, now I'm crying 😭

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u/jmcianos Sep 14 '24

That’s what happened to Mortimer 😞🖤

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u/TheRealBrokenbrains Sep 14 '24 edited Sep 14 '24

I’m so sorry. My void Batty is 11 and he is my best friend. I try to give him more attention but with 4 other cats it can be hard. I cherish our mornings together when my alarm goes off and he comes and lays down on my pillow next to me so we can spoon. I love him so much.

Edit: I saw this saying somewhere a few months ago and it has stuck with me hard… OUR CATS ARE A SMALL PART OF OUR LIVES, BUT TO OUR CATS, WE ARE THEIR WHOLE LIFE. WE ARE EVERYTHING TO THEM.

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u/CosgroveIsHereToHelp Sep 14 '24

I believe this but my cats are an abnormally large part of my life. My 12 year old void, who I recently adopted, is in my lap now, purring and drooling on me

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u/kpink88 Sep 15 '24

I just want to add, I lost my void in 2017 to cancer. She was with me through my formative years, I had her from jr high thru getting married. She was my best friend and I definitely still think about her regularly. Thinking of your cat as your best friend is not strange at all. I'm sorry you are going through this. Cancer sucks.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '24

You should be a writer... that was so touching. OP, I am so sorry for you and Mortimer. It seems like you have given her the best possible life imaginable. My heart goes out to you.

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u/AureliaDrakshall Sep 14 '24

My void is three and confused why mom is hugging him and sniffling now.

This was gorgeous.

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u/DocGerbilzWorld Sep 14 '24

Well, damn, she’s not even my cat and I’m crying

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u/struggle_bus_nation Sep 14 '24

I just lost one of my voids and this was so beautiful to read. Thank you.

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u/DecisionPatient128 Sep 14 '24

That’s beautiful

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u/I_Smoke_Poop Sep 14 '24

Lost my void a bit over a year ago. Thank you for this.

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u/Frostimus-Prime Sep 14 '24

Goddamn, you got me crying on the shitter.

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u/jyow13 Sep 14 '24

much love for this, thank you

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u/thisshitsucks27 Sep 14 '24

Holy shit this is making me cry, and I don’t have a dying cat but two that scream at me every morning for wet food

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u/holy-ravioli Sep 14 '24

That was beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to write this.

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u/Free_Advertising9419 Sep 14 '24

very good summary of any kind of good relationships in general, thank you

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u/Sleekgiant Sep 14 '24

I'm gonna go hug my cats real quick

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u/Namibian_Mandalorian Sep 14 '24

I recently lost my Void of 14 too and this comment genuinely made me cry, although those words weren't meant for me I do find comfort from them. Even after almost a year I still miss Mt Void, named shadow.

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u/Sensitive-Rub-3044 Sep 14 '24

Not me crying with my own little void 😢my condolences to you OP.

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u/yourfavoritesis Sep 14 '24

This made me cry🥹 so beautifully written♥️

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u/katosen27 Sep 14 '24

Breaking down in the lobby of a taco bell after a long week as well as missing my cats and loved ones was not how I expected to start my morning. But a good cry is needed sometimes.

I'm saving this comment.

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u/OvenFearless Sep 14 '24

As someone with two cats, man I’m not crying you’re crying… stop cutting onions please stop the spicy air 🥺

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u/Naganofagano Sep 14 '24

This is beautiful. I just lost my Angel cat a few weeks ago and this is a lovely sentiment

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u/themoonmightbecheese Sep 14 '24

This is just beautiful. You are a wonderful writer ❤️

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u/Unique-Ad-3173 Sep 14 '24

Fark there's some ninjas cutting onions in this comment for sure. I heckin' almost bawled! 🥹

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u/Appropriate-Buy965 Sep 14 '24

STOP IM GONNA FCKING CRY😭😭😭

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u/jcrodeghiero Sep 14 '24

you got my crying big ugly tears over here!!

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u/ComparitiveRhetoric Sep 14 '24

Upvoted for onions.

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u/Boring_Success1941 Sep 14 '24

We just lost our baby void and your comment broke my heart all over again. Beautifully written.

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u/Xarthaginian1 Sep 15 '24

Yep, I'm grabbing my cat, claws and all. She's getting hugged and kisses. You know how cats have that no fucks given sass?

This is no fucks given, cat dad style. Let the blood flow.