Reddit mentions of Cat Heaven

I'm so sorry. I'm a vet in rural Kansas, and have had to fix cats and dogs injured by coyotes. Cats usually don't come out on the good end of the deal, and even big dogs have a hard time. We also have owls and hawks that fly off with little dogs and cats. She's a beautiful cat, and your picture is lovely. You should buy this book: http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Heaven-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0590100548 I have Dog Heaven, and my sister has this one, and I could never read it to my kids when they were little because it made me sad.

They know about your kitty's condition, and they're not noobs. Trust them.

Please give your kitty a smooch from a complete stranger. I don't wish her or you any pain.

One day many years ago, our neighbor came over to our home and asked if I would watch over her kitty. He was definitely in the last days, and she knew that we adored him. I was homeschooling my little girl, so we spent the whole day over there, and she read to him. He passed while we read the last page of "Cat Heaven" (completely true, unreal moment, doubt if you wish). My little girl, she knew that the cat was gone but didn't freak out. Tears were shed, definitely. We waited until our neighbor came back, which wasn't long since it was the afternoon. It was very sad, but this cat had had the best years of his life with our neighbor (came from an abusive household before). People make such a big deal about kittens being born, but the leaving can be just as special and so much more meaningful.

You must remember and tightly hold what you and your cat-companion have shared. None of those experiences are going to go away. You both have had wonderful times, shared special secrets, and have known love. May your heart never forget. You both are very, very lucky.

Like something out of Cat Heaven.