One of our beloved cats got killed in RTA a few days ago...I feel so sad

Hi there, one of our beautiful cats go run over and killed a few days ago, he just turned 3...the day before. The cats are kept in at night, and I usually get them in by about 10pm, this happened about 9.30pm, literally outside our house! Luckily my husband spotted him as he just came home and it was 'fresh' he said as Mango was still warm...[emoji]128546[/emoji] I feel so heartbroken, and guilty that I didn't get them in a bit earlier!!! Why killed, why not a broken leg or something!!! I'm going crazy going over and over it!! Now there is no way the other cat is going out! My poor baby took impact to his head/face area, it was just awful! [emoji]128546[/emoji] he was a beautiful ginger boy...

I am so very sorry for your loss. It breaks my heart. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that he must've gone very quickly and was found so soon afterwards. I wish I could give you a hug. Thank you for being a wonderful and caring cat mom.

Thank you for your kind words....I feel like I have lost a child, I just want to know if he is ok and accepted what happened to him?? I wish I could get some sort of sign/contact! My heart is truly broken!

I cried when I read your post, my sweet little girl went the same way, I held her in my arms as she died. I know the pain and anguish you feel, it tears the heart in two. You gave your sweet baby a life full of love and caring, I'm sure Mango knew he was loved and cherished, that is why you allowed him outside where I'm sure he spent many happy hours. What happened was a horrible accident, you had no way of knowing this would happen. It's a normal reaction to have all this doubt and guilt, it's how the mind copes with the grieving process. Try not to torture yourself with all the 'what ifs', believe me, it only brings pain and anguish and changes nothing. Please try to remember that Mango would never want his beloved family to be in such pain, and to remember him with such sorrow, he would want you to think of the good times and to celebrate that you got to share such a wonderful love. He was taken much too soon, another beautiful angel graces the Rainbow Bridge. I'm so very sorry for your loss, thank you for letting us know of this wonderful boy. RIP sweet Mango, you will never be forgotten!

PS Ask Mango to give you a sign he is OK, when we asked that of our Chrissy at that moment a falling star streaked sideways across the sky! I still get goosebumps when I think of it. Pay attention to your dreams, he may visit you there, look for his hair in strange spots, watch your other cat, who may sense his spirit trying to comfort you. Bless you for loving so much to hurt so bad, I'll pray you get the sign you want.

Thank you for your reply...it has touched me. I certainly will try my best to see if I can get some sort of sign, I have been watching our other cats, Marlow the tabby in the picture was a sibling, and I have two others, which are indoor cats as are pedigree. One was very attached to Mango, and she does seem sad, and we have given her lots of cuddles etc. I really hope they get me through this sad time.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  My prayers are with you.

Thank you. Today I was telling my daughter, who was the closest to Mango, and with whom he slept with each night. I was telling her that hopefully Mango will give us a sign..I suppose to make us both feel a bit better! Anyway we went in the garden as its a lovely day here in the UK today, and we saw a lovely white butterfly fluttering around the garden...and we both felt it was a sign. It came back a good few times. She also said she thought she heard him meow in her room close by to her today, but is not sure if she's imagining it.....[emoji]128546[/emoji]

Very sorry for your loss. My boy looks so much like your boy. Same colour, tail, face, pink nose and and pattern. He has stripes going up his body not to the side. I've also been trying to get a sign about my boy these last few days myself. Very strange how we both are and have the same cats. The thing is my boy who looks like yours is still alive. The sign I want from my cat is another boy of mine who passed away last July. In still very hurt myself and play the what if game. You are not alone.

We can't go back. We can ask ourselves questions and why and what ifs a Million times and it won't change the outcome. The questions always come after the bad stuff happens. Hindsight sucks. I know your pain and state of mind. I feel for you dear person.

Peace to you may god grant you peace and love.

I'm very sorry for your loss. RIP, little one.

Beautiful Mango 

Thank you everyone, it means a lot to receive such kind words at a sad time. Xxxx

I hope you're feeling a bit better now. I am so sorry to hear of Mango's tragic accident. As someone else posted, don't dwell on the could/should have done gambit - it will only bring more pain and misery. Sometimes, bad things just happen. Remember that your cats loved being outdoors and you were giving them a happy life. Remember those lovely times when they would come running into the house after spending a day outside.

And Mango will be busy playing outdoors with all our other friends until you cross the bridge to pick him up. He's happy and will never be in pain again. Keep that thought with you - I hope it will help to ease the pain.

Best regards.

Thank you for you lovely message, I'm doing a bit better and starting to accept what has happened. We are able to talk about the lovely times we all spent with him and keep those memories close.
Many thanks to all who replied to this post, it really helped to talk about it. Xxx

Sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful cat and you gave him a good life. Give yourselves time to grieve. My thoughts and prayers are with you. BTW, your other cat looks identical to my Chloe!

I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

RIP sweet Mango

Thank you. Xxx