I'm so sorry about both of your fur babies. Cyber hugs to you.

You are in my heart, sweet friend. 💙

Oh, so very sad to know that your are missing your family cat people, Jilly. This is so painful. Lovely of you to have the NOC in to try and lend support.

One sad / lovely memory that happened quite some time after I lost a cat was seeing a twist tie on the kitchen floor looking as if someone had just been batting it about.

Best wishes getting through this.

I'm sure you know how much we wish we could make this better for you - you bring so much laughter and joy to this board. I'm so sorry for your grief and for your loss.

Oh Jilly! My heart hurts so much for you. I know the immense grief and loss of losing a pet/family member... one that is such a huge part of your daily life. Our pets are there always under foot 24/7. It makes it that much more difficult and heart breaking. Every time you look anywhere you are reminded. I just wish I could give you the biggest hug!

So sorry, Jilly. I know how hard it is; it's like they take a piece of our hearts with them when they leave. I hope your memories bring you some peace and comfort during this sad time.

Adding my condolences as well. Wishing you peace 💙

My heart goes out to you and your husband. Thinking of you and hoping time heals your sadness.

So sorry. Your kitties look like such sweethearts. It is surprising and yet not how deep they get into our hearts. It hurts when they go. Big hugs to you.

Oh! Such beauties! I am the neighborhood "cat lady," and I know this sounds trite, but I would like to think my Toby welcomed them to the other side of the rainbow.

I didn't mean to post that yet and don't know how to edit, but wanted to say you and your DH are in my very kindest and comforting thoughts at this horribly difficult time.

Jilly - I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts. ((((hugs))))

I'm so sorry for both of your losses of your beloved kitties.

Jilly, I too am sorry for your loss. Sending a big hug.

It is so sad to read this, it's never easy to lose a loved pet and these two had a special history. Sending hugs to both of you.

Awww I am so sorry to see this thread. That's too much loss.......

That is the one of the most difficult things in life. Thinking of you~

So sorry for your loss ... much love to you and MrJilly!

(((Everyone))) thank you ❤️❤️

So sorry to hear this. I always enjoy all of your kitty pictures. You and your husband are such wonderful kitty parents!

Oh Jilly, I'm so sorry. Take extra good care of yourselves...

So sorry for your losses. It's really hard. Sending you thoughts of comfort.

I'm so sorry Jilly. It's one of the hardest things in life to give up our pets.

What good, long lives. Will be thinking of you.

Hope you are all doing ok today sweetheart. Sometimes the next day is worse for me because the shock is wearing off and reality is setting in.

What helps me, somewhat, is focusing on the wonderful life they had. So many dogs and cats lead short, cruel lives with horrible owners. It is comforting to realize you gave them everything you could.

😘

Thank you, Ally ❤️ and everyone. ❤️

My DH has read your kind words, too, and they are so comforting to us.

I'm so sorry to hear your last kitty is gone.

I am so sorry. Microsoft and Amber send thier condolences, also. ((hugs))

To so many of us, they aren’t just pets, they’re our fur babies, or fur kids. As such, they were so blessed to have you, Jilly. To have had such a loving, safe life that, I know, they enjoyed all these many years. I know personally how much this hurts, but it does get less so eventually. Hugs!

And now I think I can guess where your former screen name came from?

I see how heartbroken you are and I'm so sorry.

You have my condolences. It's so very difficult to lose our constant companions.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Thinking of you and your sweetheart today. Sending ❤️.

Thank you, Zee ❤️, thank you, everyone. ❤️

I am so very sorry Jilly. I‘m thinking of you and your DH. ❤️

Jilly, you know we all love you here, and even that is an understatement.

I hope and your husband are doing ok. I know it is so hard. I hope you can have some moments of peace knowing how well loved your kitties were.

There really are no words to help in a time of loss and utter sadness. I just hope your GW family provides you with even the smallest amount of relief and comfort! 💕❤️

Oh, Jilly. 😔 I am so very sorry. I hope you and dh find comfort and peace.

Amy, you all absolutely have and we appreciate it so very much. ❤️❤️

So very sorry to see this Jilly. Your kitties are beautiful and obviously knew they were dearly loved. We never stop missing the furbabies, but that’s just our nature, so difficult to endure. xox 🐾💕

Jilly, I'm so sorry you and your DH have lost your sweet girls. They were gorgeous cats and so lucky to be part of your family. Cherish the memories.

So sorry you are going through such sadness. They brought you so much joy, for many years. May you remember them lovingly.

Thank you all, so much. ❤️❤️

Both NOCs have been especially attached to us this past week — I truly think they know. My boy has barely left my side when I’m home. ❤️

The day we came home without Jinxy, we let him in and he was walking around the house sniffing, jumping on furniture to look around, and was agitated. He’s a very perceptive cat. He did the same thing when Lily didn’t come home.

We have Lily and Jinx back home now, in our armoire, side by side, like they always were.

Both were their normal, active, happy selves until a couple of days before they died, so it’s been a shock to go from having them running around (you know how cats will just start tearing around the house for no reason), being next to us purring and making biscuits, underfoot in the kitchen, greeting us when we’d get home, etc …. to not being here. It’s a painful silence now.

Gosh you gave them great lives. Not that knowing that makes the loss any easier either - I know that. But I sit here and can feel how much you loved them and I know they had wonderful lives. You gave them a safe home, they had plenty to eat, they knew love.

They were so lucky to get to spend their lives with you.

I know that silence you feel. It's what always gets to me too. After every one of mine passes on, I always say we're going to take a break - that I want to be able to travel and not worry. And then the silence sets in....and shortly thereafter, there is more fur in my home. I'm weak that way.

I'm glad you have NOC love. It will help, somewhat anyway.

Ally ❤️

We always say, that’s it, we can’t go through this again … but cats choose us, and I have no doubt that will happen again someday.

We went to our favorite patio restaurant yesterday and two Tabbys from a nearby neighborhood were there getting treats and lovings from everyone. They acted like they owned the place, as cats do. :)

Oh my goodness dear Jilly. Just ooowww. I'm sorry for your enormous losses. It's been a few months since our dear 15 year old passed away and we still miss her very much. I swear when I turn the corner coming out of the bedroom in the morning she is there. Every morning.

I hope your heart heals in time. Seeing two Tabbys doing their cat things was good for you.

Hugs.

SEA, thank you … and I’m so sorry about your loss, too. ❤️

I’m so sorry you’ve lost your cat. Pets are the best friends we have and their loss is so keenly felt!

Mr. Fluffy died more than a year ago and I still miss him every day. I often reflect on a bumper sticker that i saw once that read: Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are. I have no doubt that you were the loving mama your Jinx knew you were.

Love that saying, Kswl, thank you. And I’m sorry about Mr Fluffy. ❤️

Oh Jilly, I'm so sorry. I've been helping my sister get ready for her surgery and am just seeing this. I'm too tired to put together the right words, but know I have been there and my heart goes out to you -- and will look forward to the next NOC or MC, as the case may be.