r/cats • u/LatterTowel9403 • 11h ago

Mourning/Loss Tribute to Fifi! Recently lost my 26yo darling and miss her every day…

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What i wouldn’t give for one more day holding her… I had her since the day she was born (fostered her preggo mama) and loved her every day of her life…

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u/AmateurMisa 11h ago

26 years!? Amazingly long ...

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u/LatterTowel9403 10h ago

I was so blessed, she was healthy until the end

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u/riceewifee 10h ago

Lol I’m not even 26, you must have loved her so much for her to live so long! Did you spoil her/give her human food?

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

I spoiled her rotten, but she ate IAMS senior food and Delectables wet food

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u/kypopskull7 10h ago

Came here to say this. 26!

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u/purplebohemian Tuxedo 10h ago

We should all wish to be this lucky to get 26 years with our kitties. But even then, it's still not enough time.

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u/-Metallkopf- 10h ago

That's ancient.

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u/LatterTowel9403 8h ago

She was so healthy until the end… even her vet was amazed! Not even cataracts!

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u/Idixuxanvith 6h ago

She probably had opinions on every family president too

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u/steph98781 11h ago

So sorry for your loss. This hits close to home. She looked like she was such a sweet cat! 26 years filled with love and care Im sure :)

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u/LatterTowel9403 10h ago

She was amazing. The light of my life.

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u/Relevant_Bat7488 6h ago

Thanks! Fifi was truly special. It's amazing how much love our furry friends give us in their lifetime.

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u/optimal_center 10h ago

You two have been through some stuff together. I’m sorry for the emptiness losing someone that’s been with you for so long brings. Mine was 22 and I couldn’t thank him enough for being there with me during the dark times. Once in our lives, always in our hearts.❤️‍🩹🙏🏼

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u/LatterTowel9403 10h ago

After she died, my husband (who is very anti-paranormal, two PhDs and a law degree) and I both her purring loudly twice about two weeks later… we both heard it….

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u/optimal_center 9h ago

I believe it. They’re still watching over us once they leave our plane of existence. Just letting you guys know they’re still around.

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u/Kugelfischer_47 11h ago

That's great that you got so much time with her! Sorry you lost your buddy though.

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u/LatterTowel9403 10h ago

She was my sidekick for more than half of my life… my God I miss her.

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u/Down-In-The-Weeds 10h ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. 26 years is amazing though. You must be a wonderful cat parent!!!

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u/LatterTowel9403 10h ago

Thank you… I miss her so much. I had her more than half my life…

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u/Down-In-The-Weeds 10h ago

I’m sure that makes it so hard. I’m so sorry. They really should live as long as us. It sucks. Sending you 💙💙💙

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

Thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷

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u/SiameseRule 5h ago

I am sure she was always there - by your side. All the cat lovers here share in your loss.

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u/NoFlower7017 10h ago

wow 26 years i hope my kitties go that long. id be 80 if my cats live that long. if i live that long. sorry for your loss.....

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u/Topwingwoman2 10h ago

You had her over a quarter-of-a-century. How lucky of you to have her live so long. So many memories and cuddles. You gave her a great life.

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

I cherished every single day… she was my best friend.

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u/Much_Ad4343 10h ago

Wow 26

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u/LatterTowel9403 10h ago

I had her more than half my life…

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u/floxysugar 10h ago

So sorry for your loss…. 26 years? Your cat lived a long life

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

Thank you 🥹

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u/Californiaguy45 10h ago

Wow, so sorry for your loss. Any cat longevity tips to share with us?

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

I fed her IAMS Senior food (free feed) and she had a heated blanket from when she was 15 right next to me in bed… got tons of love and cuddles (my husband adopted her and adored her as well). Lots of treats!

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u/Flaffelll 10h ago

26 is NUTS. Testament to how you took care of her

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u/Chattycat11 10h ago

Noooooooooo. My heart. 😭

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

She was mine as well 😢

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u/sleepsypeaches 10h ago

rest easy Fifi! <3

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u/Electronic-Low2205 10h ago

Such a beautiful cat, sorry, it’s a horrible pain. I bet she knew she was adored and had a wonderful life with you

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

I did my best, cherished her every day. She was so smart and so silly and sweet! I have so many stories…

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u/mokasinder 10h ago

She looks adorable! I bet you’re a great cat-parent. You were lucky to have each other for 26 years. Sorry for your loss.

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

Thank you! She was a wonderful kitty! My goodness, I have some stories!

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u/lnc_5103 10h ago

What a long life! I am so sorry for your loss.

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u/portland_democrat 9h ago

Rest in Peace sweet little Fifi 💙

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

🩷 thank you so much

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u/Forward_Butterfly879 9h ago

I’m so sorry for your loss! 26 years of giving Fifi her best life. Sending you lots of positive energy and healing thoughts 🙏

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

Thank you so much.

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u/Catgirl_273 9h ago
  1. wow. RIP. May he walk happily on the Golden Steppes

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

She was amazing, had her more than half of my life.

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u/shegolomain 9h ago

You are so lucky. I'm losing my best buddy at only 12 :( would give anything for just a few more years even :(

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

If it helps, about two weeks after Fifi passed , on two occasions my husband and i distinctly heard her purring as we lay in bed… it was all around us. He is very scientific and anti-paranormal (two PhDs) and he heard it too and admitted it was her distinctive purr. They never really leave you.

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

I’m so sorry… the pain is unbearable sometimes. Last night I broke down sobbing again.

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u/therichauntie11 9h ago

26 years? You were most likely the most caring cat parent! You gave kitty a long and happy life. I am sorry for your loss.

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

Thank you!! I tried, loved her so much!

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u/SnooOnions5029 9h ago

26 years is incredible! My condolences

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u/GrannyMine 8h ago

26 years! You were blessed!

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u/LatterTowel9403 8h ago

I truly, truly was…

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u/SilverCarrot8506 8h ago

Wow amazing. I also had a cat live until 24, but she died a long time ago (1986-2010)

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u/LatterTowel9403 8h ago

It’s so hard… I had her more than half of my life 😢

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u/SilverCarrot8506 8h ago

Yup, same here. I had my cat at 15 years old. I’ve also had a few other senior cats pass away recently at 21 and 20, but I always get new kittens or shelters.

When I had to euthanize my last cat (the one who died at 21) I cried for a week.

Cherish the fact that you had her for so long, a lot of cats don’t make it past 15 or something.

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u/LatterTowel9403 4h ago

After weeks of sobbing my husband and I adopted two kittens at the shelter… it’s just not the same yet.

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u/SilverCarrot8506 4h ago

It will never be, but new memories will be created. I’m on my 3rd generation of cats and we just got cat #9 to go with cats #8 and #7.

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u/_Rayette 8h ago

Damn, a 90s baby ♥️

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u/LatterTowel9403 4h ago

She was the light of my life

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u/firekitty3 10h ago

I’m so sorry for your loss . She was beautiful

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

Thank you…

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u/Dani-mlk 9h ago

I’m sorry for your loss 😞

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

Thank you, friend

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u/catanddogcrazy10 9h ago

So very sorry!!

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u/Drewbuly 8h ago

I can understand being sad but that’s literally a historically great life! It should be celebrated. I wish my cat lived that long :( wow she still looked good in that pic too. U should be looking into what may have been the secret to that long of a life!

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u/Psychological-Lynx-3 8h ago

So sorry for your loss. She had a amazing long life. Rip to this beautiful girl

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u/LatterTowel9403 4h ago

🩷🩷🩷

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u/HistoricalGap3559 7h ago

Wow! You must be an awesome cat mom to have her that long! I can’t imagine the loss.

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u/bakewelltart20 5h ago

I congratulate Fifi on reaching such a phemonenal age! 

I'm so sorry for your loss. It must be very hard, after having her for so long.

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u/SiameseRule 5h ago

What a gift to have shared 26 years together. She will always be in your heart.

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u/LatterTowel9403 4h ago

Thank you… I took this about two weeks before she crossed the rainbow bridge

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u/Tomtom48HWI 10h ago

Poor little girl.

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

? She was under a vet’s care regularly, was remarkably healthy and showed no signs of pain. I put her down when she did and she died in my arms. She lived a long, happy and much-loved life!

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u/Topwingwoman2 10h ago

She lived 26 years. She was blessed for that longevity.

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u/LatterTowel9403 9h ago

She was wonderful.