I am so sorry. I Kno how hard it is to lose furry babies. They become our own kids and seeing them getting so weak and frail and knowing any day they be gone is so hard. It feels like you will be love another animal a smuch as you loved them.
But it be ok little by little you will remember all the good times you had with them and how they were there for you. All you can do now is be there for them. They are looking to you to just be there.

What's even harder is my 5year old daughter. She and Pilgy have been cohorts since they met, he follows her every where, sleeps with, puts up with her very aggressive affection, all of which is SO unusual for him because he has always disliked children (I rescued him when he was about 12 weeks old from two girls trying to drown him because he wasn't a cute kitten anymore. I also have 5 nephews who he put up with grudgingly). They are very close and she knows he's fading fast and she's not taking it well at all.

Holy fuck. No parent should ever have to bury their child, I am so sorry. How is your daughter taking losing a sibling? Is she alright?

I talk often about losing my cat last year. It truly feels like losing a sibling. She was my best friend. I'll be frank with you: it's gonna hurt. It's gonna hurt so bad and you're gonna be crushed. Let yourself cry. Take care of yourself. Allow yourself to feel what you're feeling and understand that it's normal. They say time heals all wounds, and I believe that. Keep their favorite toys, blankets, bowls, collars, etc in a special place you can visit them when you are feeling up to it. I keep my kitty's collar, leash, and some fur clippings in my dresser. Consider getting your cats cremated so you can have their ashes in a beautiful urn. It's worth the money. I see her everyday and I'm eternally grateful. I am so sorry this is happening to you. We are here for you.

Hugs to you and your daughter.

My wife and I lost 3 cats in 3 months this year. I know what you’re going through. Take it a day at a time and give yourself permission to mourn them properly.

And a lot of people just don't understand how big a part of me they have been. Pilgy was in the apartment when I was assaulted and for months after he wouldn't let me out of his sight. Jelly was born only 2 weeks after the attack and I had him since he was 2 days old. I was the first human he saw and raising him gave me something to focus on in order to keep some hold of my sanity. To loose them so close together, even though Pilgy is still just holding on, is so hard

I've wanted to comment on this a few times but never seemed to find the right words to say. I guess just want you to know that I'm so sorry you're going through this. And I hope you're doing okay

Thank you. It's good to know that I'm not there are other people out there who understand. Most of my family just don't understand, or feel the impact