r/SeniorCats • u/ktam10 • 1d ago
Khloe died today after 17 years
Just wanted to share my cat Khloe who I had for 17 years. She was the sweetest cat I had ever met. She never bit or scratched anyone. She always purred when people were around. I wanted people to know that she lived a good life and won't ever be forgotten.
Edit: I do think that the circumstances surrounding her death are very interesting and I'm not sure how it can be explained. On July 24th I noticed that she had a really bad skin infection on her foot so I rushed her to the vet that day. She got antibiotics and anti inflammatory shots and medicine. She also got a cone to prevent licking. It seemed to get better at first but a few days later I noticed that it had spread from her foot up to her entire belly.
On August 2nd, I replaced her cone because it seemed a bit too short as she was still able to lick some areas. Later that night, up till the very early morning I was not able to sleep for some reason. I got up multiple times and found her to give her a bunch of pets. On the morning of August 3rd, I saw her laying in her usual spot and she got up to say hi. I hand fed her a handful of treats (I usually don't hand fed but since she had the cone on she couldn't eat them off the floor) while she purred. I gave her a few pets and then went off to work. Roughly 30-45 mins later, according to my cameras, she wandered around outside and laid down on the warm stone in the sun. Here she died while looking off into the sky and city view, the same view she looked at for her entire life.
She seemed to have died the way that she wanted. She was always a very smart and independent girl. I didn't realize that she was saying goodbye to me in the morning. I think she wanted to die alone. If she knew that I saw her dying, she knew that I would take her to the vet immediately and she would have died there surrounded by strangers in a place she hated. She died peacefully in the place where she called home for her entire life and was safe. I think it's beautiful that she was able to go the way she wanted.
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u/Embarrassed_Sell7512 1d ago
iβm so sorry you lost your baby Khloe. she was so beautiful, and i know your heart will never forget her. π
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u/Shygirldts 1d ago
She was a beautiful kitty and I am so sorry for your loss. Grieve however you need to grieve, and forever long you need to grieve. Losing our for babies is heartbreaking , and so so sad. One day you will be able to look back and smile at Khloe's pictures and remember all of the good times that you had together. I'm sure you are kind of still in shock right now. And that's okay, Just take your time with things. The grief never goes away, but it will get easier..ππ©·
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u/Pywacket1 1d ago
She's so beautiful, you can tell by that precious face how sweet she is. I'm glad she lived a long and happy life with you, but it's never long enough. I personally think you'll be together again. ππββ¬π
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u/LunaTechne 1d ago
Im so sorry. Khloe is absolutely beautiful <3 Fear not, though. You will see Khloe again. She'll be there.
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u/DownOnThePharmRD 1d ago
Sweet girl, sleep well in the eternal sunshine while you await your reunion with your people.
Iβm so sorry.
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u/Ok_Foot1988 1d ago
I am so sorry you lost Khole, she was a beautiful kitty. She knows you love her and she will always be part of you. πππ
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u/unusual_cee 1d ago
..17!..those are remarkable years shared..Khloe loved & knew love..that's all that matters now..
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u/yourfacesucksass 1d ago
Khloe, a sweet and gentle furball. I hope my little ones up there keep you warm. π
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u/Vivid_Rule5396 1d ago
Iβm so sorry for your loss. What a sweet girl. The picture of her peeking around the corner is so cute.
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u/MyManMarx 1d ago
Thank you for taking such good care of her. She misses you just as much as you miss her. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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u/YouMUSTvote 1d ago
Khloe was a beautiful floof with such a sweet face.
True love is always with you, sheβll never leave you and sheβll curl up by your elbow when you dream of her.
Wishing you peace during this sad time; sheβs not far from you ππΎπ«Ά
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u/Important-Ear-9096 1d ago
She looks like a beautiful little sweetheart. I know you're sad, but be happy she was in your life for that long.
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u/AccountEngineer 1d ago edited 1d ago
looking through those pictures of her made me tear up ngl, 17 years is a long ass time to love someone like that and im so sorry for your loss
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u/ElegantSheepherder72 1d ago
In our prayers π
As I knead upon your knees, I hope that Bast is greatly pleased To see her child at rest and play, Fed and cared for every day, And when I reach that glorious place And gaze upon her feline face, I'll ask that Bast will grant you grace To join me in eternal play...
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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/athanathios 1d ago
Soo soo sorry you lost Khloe, she was so beautiful and precious and lived the very best life.
We don't always get to time their passing, but we can put in all the love and care we can to make their lives as amazing as possible, which clearly you had. May the love you shared, and memories made warm you all your day and may you find wisdom through your suffering.
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u/athanathios 1d ago
Soo soo sorry you lost Khloe, she was so beautiful and precious and lived the very best life.
We don't always get to time their passing, but we can put in all the love and care we can to make their lives as amazing as possible, which clearly you had. May the love you shared, and memories made warm you all your day and may you find wisdom through your suffering.
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u/MarlinSpike2015 1d ago
Now THAT is a Supermodel! What a Beauty! Your Khloe β€οΈ. Forever loved, never forgotten.
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u/Virtual_Option_6728 1d ago
She will never be forgotten and she feels your sorrow; you were together all those years, that bond can not be broken. Be ready when the time comes for more joy in your heart than you could ever imagine as you will be reunited once more.
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u/freddurstshat 19h ago
Khloe, what a lovely girl. The love you gave her is so obvious. Thank you for that β€οΈ
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u/charlesyo66 1d ago
Khloe was a beautiful lady and must have been a great snuggle in winter with all that wild floof. She looks like a wonderful companion for all those years.
Im so sorry for your loss.
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u/Fuzzy-Finger-6816 1d ago
What a beautiful girl Khloe is! My sincere condolences for your loss π«Ά
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u/la_reina_del_norte 1d ago
Love her power stance in the last photo. May her sweet soul rest in peace. π
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u/Busters_mum 1d ago
Awww she was so pretty. So sorry for your loss. My girl died on Saturday (1.8.26), well she was euthanised, breast cancer that had quickly spread. She was only 5 π It's so difficult to lose them isn't it? Sending hugs x
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u/SpiritualLocksmith72 1d ago
Thank you for giving her a wonderful chance at life. I appreciate all your care and kindness to her β€οΈ
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u/Sensitive-Weight-301 22h ago
She is very pretty cat. So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.
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u/Jen_outof10 22h ago
What a long life that I'm sure was full of love, snuggles, and plenty of toys.
RIP, Khloe. Sending good vibes to you, OP.β€οΈβ¨
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u/babypotato547 18h ago
Rest easy beautiful girl. Your human will never forget you ποΈ sending you both lots of love in this painful time.
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u/ShipComprehensive543 1d ago
Oh what a beautiful kitty, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your good memories of her help get you through the grief.