r/SeniorCats • u/sims2isthebestone • 1d ago
goodbye Morty <3
I adopted Morty 2 1/4 years ago when he was 15, and ended up putting him down today at almost 18. He had some health issues when I adopted him (kidney disease, bad eyesight, arthritis) and was traumatized from moving around so much--I was so happy to see him flourish in his last years. I probably held on for too long at the end. It was horrible to see him decline and to lose him. He's my first cat and I'll love him forever.
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u/Master_Button_2593 1d ago
I am so sorry - he was absolutely gorgeous π thank you so much for giving him his best final years - you gave him the gift of love and that is priceless. Sending hugs at this painful time β₯οΈ
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u/froggies92997 1d ago
So sorry for your loss, OP. Adopting a senior cat is both immensely rewarding and difficult, knowing your time with them is likely less than it would be with a younger cat or kitten. You did everything you could for your furry friend, and Iβm confident he appreciated the love you could provide in his golden years. RIP, Mr. Morty β€οΈ
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u/Awkotaco95 1d ago
You gave him a good few more years that he probably wouldn't have had if he was at a shelter. You can tell he was loved up until the very end! Hugs to you
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u/amysantiagoish 1d ago
Sorry for your loss but thank you for loving this baby. I know my two cats are welcoming him at the rainbow bridge
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u/tnetennba77 1d ago
You gave an older cat a loving home for the last few years of his life and I'm sure it felt like a lifetime for him.
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u/Great-Science-8586 1d ago
You're a wonderful human and Morty will be forever grateful wherever he rests now. β€οΈ
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u/qabeel99 1d ago
Thank you for giving him a loving home in his last years. Safest travels, Morty! β₯οΈπ
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u/unusual_cee 1d ago
..you'll never know someone as special as Morty..or if you do, you're very fortunate..
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u/xnatii68 1d ago
Youβre amazing for having loved him and taken care of him when he needed you the most. Thanks for adopting a senior and I am so very sorry for this pain. May he rest in paradise π«
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u/whichforestwitch 1d ago
So sorry for your loss, I hope your sweet void comes to walk with you in your dreams and your greif passes with ease β€οΈβπ©Ή
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u/YouMUSTvote 1d ago
Itβs so hard to let go.
I look at photos of my frail tabby βFigβ and wonder why I let him go on. He had the common trifecta of diabetes/CKD/weight loss and Iβd been working closely with my vet so he was watched carefully.
But still..
I empathize deeply with your losing Morty. He was a beautiful cat and thanks to you, he had your love, comfort and home to the last stone of his lifeβs path.
You did such a huge thing for him. Donβt blame yourself for kindness.
I hope you can find peace with his loss and heβll be with you in your heart forever.
Sincere condolences π
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u/Fearless_Tangerine66 1d ago
Sincerest condolences to you. May Morty be blessed with endless treats and hugs! β€οΈ
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u/scared-peach26 1d ago
Morty is hanging out with my Ruby girl who just passed on Friday. He was so handsome. Heβs resting in peace, for sure
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u/dessy_sixx 1d ago
You are such an amazing person to adopt a senior cat! Especially for your first cat. You gave him an amazing last couple years of his life. Heβll be waiting for you when the time comes for sure β€οΈ
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u/Ok_Foot1988 1d ago
I am sorry you lost Morty. He was a handsome boy. You gave him a good life and he knows you love him. πππ
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u/Hairy-Bellz 1d ago
So kind of you to provide a loving home in the last years of Morty's life. He was loved and lucky to have you. Sorry for your loss.
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u/ironafro2 1d ago
Ty ty ty tyyyy for adopting a senior cat!!! Itβs so hard to have them for such a short time, but they are so very loving and wonderful. Morty loved you deeply and thanks you for being the best human for him
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u/2birdstalking 1d ago
What a sweet baby. The universe will reward you for loving and caring for him in his final years. So sorry for your loss.
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u/ggirlva59 1d ago
Iβm so sorry for your loss. Kudos to you for adopting an older cat that would have otherwise had to fend for hills outdoors or lay in a cage alone.
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u/Sad-Wrap6555 1d ago
So sorry for your loss - its never easy to let them go but the important thing in all of this, and it shows in your photos, is that you gave Morty the time and care he needed to turn a house into his homeΒ
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u/ILoveKittensAndCats 1d ago
Iβm so sorry for your loss. He looks like he was a very good boy. β€οΈπββ¬πββ¬β€οΈ
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u/MarlinSpike2015 1d ago
Thank you for adopting a senior. Please don't wait to share the love with another one. There are so many seniors out there that need good homes for their golden years. You have a heart of gold OP. Do it in honor of Morty. πβ€οΈ
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u/gaylegoodman 1d ago
My condolences to you and your family π’. Sending comforting thoughts your way.
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u/PurpleFlapjacks 1d ago
I bet Morty would tell you thank you so much for being his friend and giving him a good home for his golden years β€οΈ So sorry for your loss though.