'I'm dying inside': Woman shares her cat's last 12 hours of life
Created: 08/21/2022, 3:00 p.m
By: Jasmine Farah
When a beloved pet dies, it breaks the heart of many owners.
One has now documented the last hours together in a moving way.
The death of a beloved pet is always difficult for owners to deal with.
Especially when it has been an integral part of life for years and is viewed as a family member.
Whether stroking, kissing or cuddling: During this time that you spend together, pet owners experience many beautiful and funny moments that connect you with the animal.
But the fact is: Animals also get sick, age and die.
'I'm dying inside': Woman shares 12 hours before cat's death
We outlive most of them, which is why it's especially sad to witness the decay and the transformation of your beloved pet.
After all, it's too painful to know that it won't be there anytime soon.
A TikTok user named “angeladoe” recently had a similar experience.
She posted a heartbreaking video on the social platform.
This is a collage of photos and clips of her 21-year-old cat.
The young woman documents the last twelve hours of her cat's life before she is put to sleep.
She writes moving words: "Sitting, watching, crying.
Talk about.
Realize and admit that something is different than yesterday.
holding hands.
Crying together.” She also reports that she has draped the velvet paw's favorite place on the balcony with blankets, where she occasionally lies down next to her and hugs and caresses her tightly.
In between you can even hear the purring of the kitty.
She seems peaceful and the user can also confirm that when the time finally comes: "One last time on my arm, I'll sing for you.
Back on the balcony, you look at me.
It's okay, you say in your heart space and with your eyes.
It's getting dark.
It rings.
You on my lap, a syringe, you don't even notice it.
Everything is silent.
You fall asleep in my hands.”
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"I'm dying inside": The TikTok community is touched
Finally, the TikToker writes that her "heart is relieved, but broken for now" and that she wishes her old cat a "bon voyage".
The video apparently touches many people, as it has already been liked 200,000 times, commented on almost 6,000 times and shared 3,000 times.
Most are visibly touched by the emotional clip.
Here is a selection of the most moving comments:
"A pain and emptiness that cannot be explained to anyone who has not loved and lost a pet themselves.
Lots of strength for you.”
"My condolences, I sadly know what it feels like to lose a pet you grew up with.
I wish you lots of strengh."
"I cry.
Someone who doesn't have animals doesn't understand that.
My condolences but she is looking down on you & protecting you.”
"I'm dying inside right now.
My heart is broken."
“Lost 2 cats this year.
The video brought everything back up straight away.”
"So nice that she had you with her on her last walk."
