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My cat just died. What is the point of all this? (programming.dev)

submitted 9 months ago by lowleveldata@programming.dev to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Do we just live and suffer and die?

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[–] PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I truly appreciate your story because I’ve been there. Had my best friend for 13 years - the cat who would be waiting by the door when I got home from work, who would cry out in the house if she didn’t know what room I was in. The one who was always on my lap and who slept right next to me snuggled up against me in bed at night. She was the perfect cat and friend, and even though it’s been 8 years, I still think about her on an almost daily basis.

I love how you gave your friend such a loving and caring place to rest. I’m sending you random internet stranger hugs and good vibes. <3

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Man, I can't believe I'm still crying about a fucking cat. But you get me.

She was always there. She was there when I was so very lonely and depressed. She wasn't bitchy or loud or insistent, she just appeared on my lap when I finally sat down for the evening.

Check the videos I posted, those are people who never gave a shit about a cat and loved her dearly. I know, they came to the funeral for me, those events are always for the survivors, but still, they had words.

Glad OP posted this so we could all share, get it out some.

[–] Swarfega@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

What's wrong about crying about a cat? It's like losing a family member after all.

I lost my cat two years ago and miss her dearly. We vowed no more pets but as time went on we missed having a pet. So we got another cat.

It's hard when the end feels so cruel but having years of joy outweighs the weeks of sadness.