Cat Found Dead No Trauma

Hi Folks,

I came home last Friday night to find my beloved cat dead. He had run through my legs out the door and I could not get him before I left for work.  He had no signs of trauma and was laid out on my neighbors driveway into my yard, tragically just about 5 feet where he was born with his brothers inside my house about 6 years ago. It is exceptionally tough for me as I helped the mom with the delivery because he was larger than the others and he always bonded to me I felt because of that.

He had no visible signs of trauma. He had some 'grime dust' on his front legs but he was a good 30 feet from the street. I'm unsure if he was hit and ran and died or was pulled under a car and ran and died. It is very frustrating for me as he ran through my legs to get outside.

I will never forget his glance over his shoulder at me as he went in the neighbors bushes and I will miss his chirping at me when he came around a corner or even his loud meowing when he wanted to get into bed with me.

I am just trying to find some closure. Anyone have ideas on this? Car? He was healthy, but had been quite restless the last two weeks wanting constant attention and talking loudly, it's almost as if he knew his clock was ticking.

Thanks. 

Hi and welcome to TCS.  I wish you were able to join us under better circumstances.

I am so sorry you lost your baby.  I wish I could tell you why this happened but I can't give you a definite answer. Sometimes unfortunately there are no answers. One of my friends had a healthy young adult cat pass away in his sleep. He had just had his annual check-up about a week before this happened.  The best answer the vet could give her was that maybe he had a heart attack while he was asleep.  I can say that because of you he knew what it was like to be loved and have a secure home.  Your baby has taken a piece of your love with him and it has helped light his way to the rainbow bridge.  A piece of his love will stay with your forever in a special place in your heart.  He is now an angel watching over you.   He will always live on through the memories of the time shared together.  I share tears with you and offer you hugs during this very difficult time. When you are ready you can post a tribute to your baby in the crossing the bridge forum.

 

Hello and I'm so sorry for your loss, I can only imagine how heart breaking that was. It's obvious he was very loved so take comfort in knowing that he had a lovely owner who cared for him. To me this sounds like he may of been hit and someone moved him out the way? Such a terrible situation sending you love from london :-( xxxx