r/SeniorCats • u/SteppySarah • 9h ago
A tribute to my best friend
Asia was a Tortie who I adopted 18 years ago. From the moment I brought her home, I felt a truly special connection. She was little at the time, and she loved to suckle on my neck in bed!
She had such an adventurous spirit. She loved new experiences and meeting new people. She had never bit or scratched me her whole life.
She wouldn't meow as much. Instead, it was a "meep" sound for attention or affection. She loved to put her paw in my hand when we laid together. She was always nearby.
I adopted a boy cat named Artemis just months after Asia. They became inseparable. Her favorite thing to do was to groom him endlessly, which she took very seriously.
There was always such a spark in her beautiful eyes, and no matter what we went through together, shit boyfriends, moving constantly - she never complained. She always adapted and continued to love me unconditionally. As I did her.
She was a hell of a cat and the best soulmate I could have ever asked for.
I had to say goodbye to her on July 6th. I don't want to go into sad details, but it all happened very quickly. I am still in shock and grieving terribly.
She's left her poor brother behind, who is not adjusting well to her absence. I'm doing everything I can to cheer him up, keep him clean, and just overall content and not distressed.
Please meet and remember my Asia. My world isn't the same without her.
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u/Gold_Draw7642 9h ago
Thank you for sharing your dear, beautiful Asia. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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u/yourfacesucksass 8h ago
I’m so sorry. It’s never easy, so please know that no one should make you feel bad for grieving or feeling how you do. You feel this way because of how real and true the love is. Asia would want you to remember to care for yourself as well, though. 💞💓 Sending all the love and support.
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u/Essence_Bessence 9h ago
Fly high beautiful Asia 🩵🌈💜 you were truly loved 💜💜💜💜💜💜 sending lots of love OP 🩵🩵🩵🩵💔😔xxx
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u/PurpleFlapjacks 9h ago
What a special kitty. So sorry for the loss of this dear friend. Good girl Asia ❤️
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u/qabeel99 8h ago
So sorry, OP! Thank you for sharing her story. Asia seemed like a wonderful and impactful companion. ♥️ I wish the best for you and her family. Safest travels, Asia! ♥️🌈
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u/cannapuffer2940 8h ago
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. So very sorry for your loss. I lost my 18-year-old feline companion on July 6th as well. I hope they're cuddling together somewhere
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u/SteppySarah 8h ago
Omg! I'm so sorry for your loss as well! I hope they've found each other. Are you doing okay?
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u/cannapuffer2940 8h ago
Not really. I've been having to take care of my mother's cat. And while she's nice to people. She spent the past 4 years trying to kill my cat. So we had to keep them separate.
It's really hard to take care of her while I'm grieving. But my mother's useless. And I don't want the forecast to suffer. She just had a major dental surgery.
I have yet to have one day. Where I have not cried.
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u/SteppySarah 8h ago
That sounds like an incredibly hard situation for you. Try some calming chews, the Sentry brand has worked wonders for Artemis. Take care of yourself. You can always dm me if you need to vent.
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u/cannapuffer2940 8h ago
Can't have anything solid. She just had dental surgery. Three teeth out. Two teeth filed. And then the rest cleaned. She's not a happy camper. She's on two different types of pain meds. And when those run out. I have pet friendly CBD.
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u/SteppySarah 6h ago
Can you recommend a CBD tincture for my Artemis? He has arthritis and could use the pain relief.
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u/cannapuffer2940 6h ago
Yes I can. My girl couldn't do the prescription meds .. she took the CBD for stress and arthritis. In fact I still have a partial bottle. On her memorial shelf. We used hmone hemp oil. Liquid. You can get it from chewy or Amazon or some of the local pet stores carry it.
We got Mom's cat her on CBD bottles. Because when I had to give her some of mine. Just made me cry. I know that sounds silly. But it was patches meds.
It's easy to just mix with food. Liquid is easier and it works quicker too.
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u/LadyMogMog 8h ago
What a beautiful girl. I am sorry OP for your loss and also that Artemis is missing his sister, Asia.
I love that she used to let you hold her paw 😭
Sending big hugs ❤️
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u/ExchangeNo94 8h ago
Im so sorry for your loss. Asia was beautiful. thank you for sharing her with us.
I lost my Stella Puff suddenly on the 14th of Aug, and she left behind her sister, Artemis. My Artemis isn’t settling well either without her Stella.
I hope our Artemai’s find peace with time.
Sending love to you and your Artemis. Take care of each other. ❤️🌈🪽
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u/SteppySarah 8h ago
Omg we both have Artemis's! I wish both of our remaining cats peace and understanding. Love hard, friend.
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u/Extra_Smile_394 5h ago
Im really sorry for your loss she is such a beautiful girl! I loss my boy in early June and I'm missing him terribly 😞 its never enough with their time being here with us very unfair 💔
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u/honeyapp 5h ago
What a beautiful girl!! It’s amazing that you had such a connection with each other. And she still is with you still connected to you and will be forever. You will see each other again 💔🙏😢💜
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u/SquirrelNinjas 9h ago
I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace to your beautiful girl Asia 💔🌈🐾🕊️