We recently had to put our cat of 19 years down and my wife found a really nice video of us petting her and telling her how much we love her. We know we gave her the best life possible but having the video to remember how much affection we showed her on a regular basis is incredibly comforting.

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rollwithhoney t1_j9krot8 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Note to self: take EVEN MORE daily footage of the cat

SailboatAB t1_j9lpze0 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 9:51 PM

For my special needs dog Simone, I made up a particular song I often sang to her when we were snuggling and happy.

When she was at the vet that final time, I sang that song into her ear.

Stevesd123 t1_j9lty7s wrote on February 22, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Its raining..

tikhead t1_j9n8uv8 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:29 AM

pouring

yousyveshughs t1_j9nn49o wrote on February 23, 2023 at 6:57 AM

My cat’s currently snoring

thatfluffycloud t1_j9lbym9 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 8:26 PM

I keep all my old notebooks and was going through one that had a lot of to do lists. There was a list things to do before I went on vacation, and the only unchecked item was "hug [guinea pig]". She got sick while we were on vacation, then died a few weeks later. I get so sad now every time I think about that unchecked list item.

deagh t1_j9mmahu wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:34 AM

I have one of my cat, who has since passed, sitting on my lap and purring as I pet her. I listen to it every so often. It makes me smile. So yes, I agree - record video of your pets, and not just like the special stuff - like the everyday stuff.

elgolfo t1_j9mn96j wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:41 AM

I have a dog for the first time. At 42. I can't even start to explain the love I feel for him. The joy he brings me. I always end petting him like it's the last time I'll be with him. I've been taking some videos of his walks. I love his shadow. It's a basset hound so I want to remember that shadow. So happy, jiggly and cartoonish. I'll always love you Roquefort.

ItsChitznGiggles t1_j9m7lzr wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:47 PM

Definitely appreciate this LPT. Had to put my childhood cat down, had him until I was 20 years old. I have very few videos/pictures of him (granted, smartphones weren't much of a thing for most of his life).

Definitely wish I had more.

Existing-Craft-3661 t1_j9m4uqf wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Take lots of videos. You will want to watch them later and they will bring you joy again. I've been through this with five cats so far. You will appreciate doing it later.

I_Want_To_Know22 t1_j9m72nn wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:43 PM

I literally was doing this exact thing when this notification came through.

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edpumkin t1_j9mbo5k wrote on February 23, 2023 at 12:17 AM

I lost my beloved kitty of 15 years very suddenly and while pictures are lovely, its the videos i treasure.

Realistic-Praline64 t1_j9ms7de wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:17 AM

While we were waiting for the vet to come help our Lab Bella cross over, my husband sat in the back and made up a song about how she was the best dogga ever while holding her paw. He still can’t sing the song a year and a half later. I wish I had video.

saucity t1_j9mxaim wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:55 AM

I’m so sorry for your loss. I bet she had a beautiful and very long life with you.

That’s your best friend… I still can’t look at pics of my old kitty boy without tearing up - but you’re right, most of my phone space is devoted to snuggling kitties, and it’s a good thing.

TotallynottheCCP t1_j9nizal wrote on February 23, 2023 at 6:09 AM

I don't know if I could even watch something like that after I eventually have to put mine down...I think it'd be too hard.

deepndarkheart t1_j9o7f8g wrote on February 23, 2023 at 11:31 AM

I lost my phone to robbery and lost the only memory of my lovely pet. she was taken by the building employees and left in some jungle cause they had to clean after her.