Said Goodbye to an Old Friend Today

Aug 13, 2026 8:24 PM

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Pepper, short for Peppercorn (because of the fur) was 18.
These pictures are a few years old; her health deteriorated sharply over the past year. She lost her sight, appetite and kidney function.
At 3pm Eastern today, she went to the vet for end-of-life treatment.
She fell asleep on the exam table and never woke up. Quietly, peacefully and with dignity, as she did everything in life.

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very sorry

3 weeks ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

My sympathies. Pets become family members, and it's hard to lose them. Remember the good times!

3 weeks ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

What a sweet baby. I’m so sorry, @op

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Thanks for making 18 years of this baby's life full of love. Look after yourself friend.

3 weeks ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Sorry for your loss <3

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Condolences, OP. Such an adorable queen of cats. Pizza My Heart.

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

To love & be loved, she lived a marvelous life!

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sweet baby kitten

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You did the right thing by her.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I am so sorry for your loss.

3 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I'm truly dreading the point where this happens to me - my Cleopatra has been my great friend for most of my time in Victoria BC (she was a feral stray they only caught her because she wouldn't abandon her 4 little kitten) ...
...but that was a long time ago now We've had a wonderfully long run and she's been a great friend but she's around 17 now and is really starting to show her age... :P (she's lost a lot of weight, she has lots of long coughing bouts, trouble moving around...)

3 weeks ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I’m so sorry. I lost my piper Tuesday. They feel better now, OP. Just hang on to that.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So so sorry for your loss - these kind of posts always make me cry x

3 weeks ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I’m so sorry. Peppercorn clearly lived a life full of love.
My 15 year old girl is nearing the end as well. We are going to the vet tomorrow and I think our vet is going to let me know that it is time. She was doing so well until a month ago. The only thing ‘wrong’ with pets is they don’t live nearly as long as we do.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A very fine looking kitty. My deepest condolences @op…

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I’m sorry for your loss. My old girl is 18 as well and I know I’m going to be in bits when it’s her time.

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