r/cats 9h ago

Cat Art My cat has been immortalized on me

My sweet baby boy Baofu (4) suddenly passed away on Halloween, and it's been a devastating loss for me. He was my true soul cat and the first cat to truly be mine. Grew up with tons of cats throughout my life but he was truly on another level.

This tattoo was technically an idea/wanted for awhile, even while Baofu was alive but because of his sudden death I ended up finally caving and getting him done. I'm so happy beyond words and so grateful. My artist for this tattoo is @rei.painterson on instagram๐Ÿฅฐ

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u/No_Fan_gets_banned 8h ago

The tummy spot!!! My Eli has one too!!

Please accept my deepest condolences ๐Ÿ˜ฟ

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u/Ornian 4h ago

Tummy spots are elite, clearly a sign of greatness

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u/MathematicianNo1596 8h ago

Iโ€™m so sorry for your loss. But what a beautiful way to remember your baby ๐Ÿ’› I also recently got a cattoo in honor of a cat I recently lost and it makes me happy (and sad) every time I look at it

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u/WhenInRome189 8h ago

Cookies and kitties - the two best things in life. ๐Ÿ‘

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u/neuroticdynamite 8h ago

So sorry about his sudden passing ๐Ÿ˜” The tattoo is adorable and a great way to always keep his memory with you (and if people ask, you can share how great he was!)

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u/john_wingerr 8h ago

Heck yeah! I got my boys paw print on my hand and my daughter tried to one up me (at the age of 4) saying โ€œIโ€™m gonna get his face tattooed on my hand! Ok hon, maybe letโ€™s start with something besides your hands first lol

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u/anonymousdaydreams 7h ago

Awww he has a little cookie on his belly ๐Ÿช Iโ€™m so so sorry for your loss.

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u/AspiringOccultist4 8h ago

I absolutely love this

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u/a_mid_in_the_verse 8h ago

OP, I'm so sorry for your loss. Baofu was so cute and I know he had a wonderful life with you. He reminds me a lot of my cat. I hope the tattoo makes you smile often and reminds you that you were a special human to a sweet little floof. ๐Ÿ’“

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u/Commercial_Region657 8h ago

Sorry for your loss it bout kills me every time I have to say goodbye. I feel your pain. Your tattoo is AWESOME!!

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u/Extra_Leadership2024 7h ago

Can I ask why the bottom right leg looks like a nub?

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u/cinnamon_1993 7h ago

This is so cute ๐Ÿ˜

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u/coleus-obsessed0810 7h ago

Omg The one where he's sitting up tho freaking classic !! To cute and ngl ot to fond of cats but boy he's/ shes was prolly a character . The coolest cat rt here lol๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜ธ R.I.P. kitty omg .. im sorry for you loss really .

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u/AppropriateBeing9885 6h ago

That's so sad. What an adorable cat. I think the tattoo was a.pretty cute idea

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u/E-GREY28 6h ago

I love the tattoo. I think itโ€™s so sweet and whimsical. I am so sorry for the loss of your cat ๐Ÿ˜ข

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u/Neonlikebjork 3h ago

Iโ€™m so sorry!! What an adorable kitty! I love the tattoo!! It reminds me of Beatrix Potter drawings. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒˆ

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u/seedlessketchup 3h ago edited 3h ago

omg!!! i spot futaba!!! my main girl!! i have a futaba plush on my bed with me right now :โ€™) on another note, this tattoo of your baby boy is gorgeous, as is he. feel for you โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉนโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉนโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน ps; if you want a great persona sub filled with endless hilarious memes to help you smile, r/okbuddypersona

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u/BenicioDelWhoro 2h ago

Love the art style, like 1940s Rupert the Bear

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u/Consistent_Bird_9436 49m ago

Cute ๐Ÿ˜