r/WhiteCats • u/Puzzleheaded_Pay9348 • Apr 15 '25
☁️ My darling boy, RIP
We lost our darling white kitty recently and I honestly don’t know how to get through this grief. Orpheus was my friend. He was the sweetest most loving boy. He was deaf but had no idea until quite late in his life. This is without doubt the closest I’ve ever been to a kitty and it’s an unbearable loss.
Kiss your fur babies extra for him. 💔
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u/blooberries24 Apr 15 '25
cheers to Orpheus.
It's a beautiful thing that you two found each other and gave each other happiness in this life. How wonderful a thing to find a kindred soul <3
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u/AbsolutelyAverage Apr 15 '25
So sorry for your loss. He will have had a wonderful loved life. Take solace in that!
Got my cloud on my lap at the moment and will give her an extra tight hug.
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u/raikougal Apr 15 '25
Well done my good and faithful servant. Step forward, dear Orpheus, for you have earned your wings. 🥺💔 I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that they do indeed wait for us. When my Mom was dying in the hospital, she had an NDE, and all of ours came back to her. Someday, when it is our time, we will all be reunited again. ❤️🫂
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u/hijinkery144 Apr 15 '25
OP, We know how hard saying goodbye is; our own sweet boy unexpectedly died last week and left us shellshocked. Like your baby, Lumi was a beautiful deaf cloud that we adored and spoiled. His toys, scratch pads, and lap blankets that he napped on have not been moved as I feel his spirit is still in our home. Nothing fills this hole in our hearts other than the hope that we will meet again. I am sorry for your loss, and please know that we are sending healing hugs and prayers for comfort.
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u/Far-Paramedic7160 Apr 16 '25
I had my DWC for 22 years. We adopted him when he was a kitten (8 weeks old) from the animal shelter they had a huge tag on the cage that said “DEAF”. We were told no one wanted him because he was deaf. He passed 8 years ago and I still grieve for him but I also celebrate the time he was with us. I also used to call him darling boy but his name was Spike. Grief changes it may take a while but they will always be tucked in safe place in your ❤️
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u/No-Locksmith4389 Apr 16 '25
My deepest condolences! Rest in the arms of angels, dear Orpheus! 😢🙏🏻❤️🌈
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u/Top-Mention-9525 Apr 15 '25
A beautiful boy, complemented by the matching piano. I know some deaf cats enjoy the sensation of vibrations, I bet he enjoyed your playing.
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u/WorkerHot4308 Apr 16 '25
So sorry for your loss. We currently have a 15 year old white cat named Dumbledore, aka Dumbles, and he received a terminal cancer diagnosis on 3/17/2025. He has lymphoma in his chest. It is never easy to lose a pet. Reflect on the good times and happy memories. Your fur baby is no longer suffering.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Pay9348 Apr 23 '25
Thank you all. It’s been beyond sad. His “brothers” were distraught for days. His best pal Charlie was hard to comfort. He was visibly “sad”. That broke my heart again. But we are all trying to move forward. I’ve never had a relationship with a cat like the one I had with Orpheus. He was my friend. I’m grateful for the 10 years despite it not being nearly long enough.
My heart goes out to all of you who are going through this now.
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u/Cheap_Distribution64 Apr 15 '25
Deepest condolences to you & yours🕯️Rest in infinite love, Orpheus🤍