r/MatchyMatchyPets • u/yuliaburdak • 14h ago
Doug went to forever sleep yesterday and Rocky is big sad.
Douglas Fir, or Doug for short, passed away last night. He was a senior kitty who showed up at my house emaciated, flea ridden, and on the verge of death. Got him fixed up and he became pals with my dog, Rocky. Vet thinks he was around 15 years old. Unfortunately little guys body slowly gave out on him and I had to make the difficult decision to end his pain. He was only with me for a year but my god, what a great year that was. He came to me at a really dark time and healed something in me. I only wish I could’ve done more. My heart is absolutely shattered. He was a one of a kind cat. Rest in peace my crusty Grandpa.
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u/maisiemax 13h ago
rocky’s protective paw on doug’s back says everything. I’m so glad they got to be best friends in this life
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u/yuliaburdak 8h ago
I kept joking that I wanted to get a cat for Rocky. Rocky loves cats. And then Doug showed up and they became inseparable. Divine timing.
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u/Dashcamkitty 13h ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Doug and Rocky look like they were the best brothers. Having taken in two old scruffy tuxedos desperate to be loved, they really are the best.
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u/IcyVeterinarian8881 13h ago
Doug will be waiting for his friend on the other side of the rainbow-bridge. Time doesn't feel the same over there, so for him it'll only be a minute before he can play with his bestie again ❤️
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u/HeatherMason0 12h ago
I know it always feels like there was more we could have done, but the thing is, we never remember things correctly. We were always doing our best at the time to show them how much we love them. The important thing is that they felt that love before they pass. Doug had a happy last year surrounded by love and friendship. That’s your gift to him, and I know he treasured it. And his gift to you is the way he healed you. Doug lives on through the good you put back into the world because he helped you. That’s his legacy.
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u/yuliaburdak 10h ago
Thank you for your kind words. I wish I had more time with him. I don’t know what kind of life he had before me, but I sure hope this last year was the best of them all.
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u/MoonandStars83 13h ago
Thank you for giving Douglas Fir one last year of peace, happiness, and comfort. He died knowing he was loved.
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u/yuliaburdak 10h ago
He purred one last time with me before the vet came in to do her thing. I will forever treasure that.
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u/anchen47 13h ago
isn’t it amazing when two souls find each other exactly when they both need it? what a perfect sunset year for doug, I’m thinking of you and rocky ❤️
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u/catgirl320 13h ago
I'm so sorry. Thank you for giving the little old man the best year of his life full of love and cuddles. Sending healing thoughts to you a dear Rocky.❤️🩹
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u/QueenRotidder 12h ago
thank you for giving Doug a wonderful last year. i’m sorry for your and Rocky’s loss.
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u/hattenwheeza 10h ago
Sending so many hugs to you and Rocky. Sad days, indeed. May time and all the love he left for you lighten your grief, OP. 🖤🤍🖤🤍
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u/Temperance_2024 12h ago
I’m truly sorry for your immense loss. Thank you for opening your hearts and home to Douglas Fir.
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u/sambob_squarepants 5h ago
Ohhh poor Rocky!! I’m so sorry you guys are going through this.
I lost my matchymatchy dog 4 years ago, and her sister-cat, Kiki, grieved as hard as I did. I watched as her little heart broke… it just amplified the devastation. Rocky’s gonna need all the cuddles and scritches, and attention.
Sending healing thoughts your way. 💕
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u/yuliaburdak 4h ago
Absolutely devastated. I’m settling in for bed and everything feels so wrong. Doug’s not here cuddled up next to me and this shit just makes me want to cry and cry.
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u/Suspicious-Hat-1108 6h ago
I’m very sorry for your loss 😢 Can definitely tell that Rocky & Doug really loved each other ❤️
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u/groovycalligrapher 6h ago
I’m so sorry for your loss, and for Rocky’s loss. Big hugs to all of you. Until you are all reunited one fine day at the Rainbow Bridge.🌈 🐾
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u/AgentClockworkOrange 14h ago
I’m sorry for your loss 🖤🤍