This is my cat Panda. She’s being put to sleep today at 12 years old and I really wanted to post her picture here while I could still talk in present tense. She is amazing.

Just a little bit about her.

My dad found her one day as he nearly ran her over, she was just a kitten and seriously malnourished. He took her to the cattery that was literally down the road he was driving on, thinking she’d escaped from there, but the people working there didn’t know who she was. They said she’d probably been abandoned by her mother, a feral Ragdoll like Panda, who people occasionally saw around the area.

The cattery still took her in but they couldn’t keep her there for too long. As soon as my Dad told me all this I then started a literal campaign to try and get my parents to bring her home with us.

And as you can see the 2 week long campaign from a stubborn 11 year old worked.

God I’m crying typing this… My folks and sister are also a wreck. It’s hitting harder than I thought it would.

I had to put my 17yr old cat down in January. I’ve had him since he was 1. I struggled with the thought that I was killing my own cat even though I knew he was suffering. I know it’ll be hard but I stayed with him the entire time and that helped me accept that I made the right choice. They gave him something to relax him before giving the final injection. He was purring the whole time I was holding him until he took his last breath. He looked so peaceful. I knew he was in pain and I still miss him like crazy but the Vets office was awesome. They let me stay with him for as long as I wanted and they made an impression in clay of his paw for me to keep. That meant alot. They even sent a card with all the employees names and well wishes. I still have it.

I’m sorry… but even though it hurts, and it will hurt for a long time, knowing that you and your family gave a good life to a cat for such a long time makes it a little bit better…

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She loves you so much! Thank you for taking her in. x

She is so beautiful. I am so very sorry 💗

My thoughts are with you. Saying goodbye is so difficult.

She is so beautiful, and she’s had a blessed life because of you. Today will be so hard, and you’ll miss her forever. Try to remember the happy times with her, which far outweigh the sad ones. Hang in there.

Sorry to hear that. She is a beautiful girl.

It’s a tough day. Cheers to the good times.

She is absolutely beautiful! Please give lots of treats and scritches from her Reddit family before she goes.

My deepest condolences. You gave her an extraordinary life with love and compassion.

OMG SHE IS REALLY CUTE ♥

My condolences. It’s hard to lose a family member.

I understand that pain your feeling very well. They touch our hearts and souls and we are the ones blessed having the opportunity to have them in our lives. When mine was put to sleep, I clipped a bit of her fur and put it in a locket. So very sorry for your loss.

Tears for you and Panda. Thank you for giving her a home for 12 amazing years.

This hurts my heart. What a beautiful baby.

Panda is beautiful and I love her name. I’m so sorry for you’re going through, it is so very hard. I hope all the memories you have made with her will bring you much comfort.

Gorgeous little thing. You’re treating her kindly and helping her to have the best end possible.

I’m so sorry for your impending loss. Such a cutie, such a sweetheart.

I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful kitty cat! I had to put mine down last year in April and it still hurts so I can only imagine how much your heart is breaking 💔 😭🙏🙏🙏

She is beautiful, and she shines with love from you and your family. ❤️

Such a pretty baby. Thank you for giving Panda a great life in a loving home. You’re doing right by Panda <3

I’m sorry for your loss

Such a beautiful way to remember your sweet panda. My condolences 💝

I’m so sorry. My cat is 11 and I’ve had him for 10 years. He’s my best buddy, if I lost him it would just break me into pieces.

Awh, is this a current picture of her? She looks so cute!

This will be a very difficult day for you but I suspect a good day for Panda as she passes over the 🌈 bridge. 😢

I’m sending you some internet hugs. Goodbyes are heart rending. I hope you and your family get through the next few weeks with each other to lean on.
Panda is a beautiful cat, and I’m so sorry hear that your time with her is over. 😢

She is beautiful, I am sorry about this, I am glad you got an amazing and happy 12 years with her and that you gave her such a loving home.

I teared up reading that, I’m so sorry that this is happening. Rest easy, Panda. <3

I’m so sorry. What a beautiful Baby. 😭

Im…Im so sorry…

She’s gorgeous and I’m so sorry once agin for her kidney disease…😢😭

She’s very lucky you found her and gave her a good home, I’m so sorry this happened. Panda’s so beautiful 💖

I’m so sorry. What a beautiful girl. Find peace in knowing that you gave her the best life any kitty could ask for. Its the most difficult decision but we know its what is best for her.

Pretty baby.

Panda is beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss

I’m so sorry. She’s beautiful

Im sorry for you. But she is happy to have met you as you gave her the possibility to live much longer than she would’ve in the vet probably. Think of heroic actions

She’s a cutie and I’m sorry you have to go through this.

Sorry for your loss.

God bless you and Panda. Prayers to you

What a beautiful kitty. So sorry for your loss.

Noooooooo poor kitten 🥺😿

Sorry to hear that it’s tough losing part of the family like that. Have a good journey Panda. She is beautiful.

I’m so sorry for your loss 💔 she’s a beautiful girl

So sorry for you!!

such a beautiful and f l o n f y boi will never be forgotten

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I am so terribly sorry. I’m sure she had a love-filled life with you ❤️