That is so tragically beautiful! I am full-on ugly crying right now... Fuck. My deepest condolences for your loss. She must have loved you so very much to choose your lap as her final resting place. Damn it, crying intensified...

As sad as that is? It's also pretty wonderful. ???

I am so sorry for your loss. The act showed how much she loved and trusted you.

I know how you feel. I bawled like a baby when my cat died. Losing a pet is like losing family.

Awww. She died loved.

(((HUGS)))) What a beautiful and peaceful way to pass away.....

Your arms were a safe heaven for her.

It wonderful that she had such a warm place to spend her last moments, and that she wanted them to be with you. Much love to you, and so long to a dear friend.

Oh I am so very sorry. Much love hugs xxx

Wow, that is an emotional setting. Often animals will leave and die alone. There must have been a real attachment. Animals do have personalities and feelings and I think we don't really appreciate that fact. Sorry to hear about your loss and know how you feel. Anyone with pets that they care for goes through this at some time but it is still hard.

I miss all my passed cats ....such incredibly fun companions

What a poignant vision. I am touched.

It always hurts to lose a loved one, even when it's expected. We sign up for loss every time we love. My condolences on your loss. Stella was lucky to have you. 18 years is a long life for a cat, and it sounds like you were a devoted daddy.

It sounds like she lived a long and satisfied life with an exceptional steward. My condolences.

The death of a loved pet breaks your heart.

Stella loved you, and you loved Stella - both of you would have had a poorer life, more sterile and emptier, without the other.

So miss her, for sure - but also allow yourself to rejoice, and remember, and smile.

I am so sorry for your loss.
My most sincere condolences.

My condolences. I wish they could all leave that way. Those 1 way trips to the vet can leave a person emotionally gutted, for years. I'm sure many here can understand the huge pain you must be feeling. For what it's worth, 18 years is a great run for a cat, I wish they could all be here that long.

how sad - I once had my cat die in my arms - April - over 20 years ago I'll never forget the feeling.

Aww. That is sweet and sad at the same time. I feel your heartache...?

Ahhh. Hugs

Sorry to hear that a good friend had to leave. ?

What a wonderfully long time you had with her. I'm so sorry for your loss, 18 years with human or animal is a long time to be together.

That was a sweet way to go, Stella loved you so very much. What a great last memory. Hope you are getting through the day without too much heartache xo

That is a really tough situation. If not for the love it would not hurt (or not so much). Only someone who has been there will understand so take care who you let in on the full news.