Vet sends woman the most 'paw-sitive' gift in the mail after she lost her beloved cat

A pet owner was left speechless after receiving a vet's heartfelt gift upon her cat's death.

PUBLISHED JAN 6, 2025

A woman holding a cat (Representative Cover Image Source : Pexels | Japheth Mast)

Losing a pet is a deeply heart-wrenching experience—it's the same as saying goodbye to a loyal friend who loved you unconditionally and stood by you through life’s ups and downs. Pets are far more than just companions; with time, they become your trusted confidants, best friends, and sources of endless comfort. Their absence leaves a profound void that’s hard to put into words. A user on Reddit, who goes by u/fancydang, shared their heartbreak after losing their beloved cat, Izzy, to kidney failure. In a thoughtful gesture, their cat’s vet stepped in with adorable gifts to offer solace during the challenging time.

A woman and her pet cat (Image Source : Pexels | Helena Lopes) — A woman and her pet cat (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Helena Lopes)

Familiar with the unbreakable bond between the owner and their late cat, Izzy, the vet sent two deeply touching letters, each written as if from Izzy herself. One letter, featuring Izzy's paw imprint, read, "Paw-sitive I'll miss you." The other, with an imprint of Izzy’s nose and mouth, carried the heartfelt message, "Kisses before I go!" No doubt, this was a kind gesture that brought comfort amid heartbreak for the Reddit user. The author shared the pictures of the adorable gifts they received via mail and wrote, "My cat [passed] Tuesday end-stage kidney failure. I got these in the mail today," in the post.

Letters (Image Source: Pexels | Suzy Hazelwood) — Letters (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Suzy Hazelwood)

The Reddit post received an amazing response on the internet with several netizens seemingly moved with the meaningful gesture by the vet. For instance, u/presentIllustrious81 wrote, "STOPPP. This would have wrecked me had the vet sent these. Mine passed away two weeks ago from the same, end-stage renal failure. I miss her terribly and keep looking for her around the corners and sending you hugs." u/panda_tsumugi commented, "I struggled with this when my late dog passed. I kept saying hello to her where she would usually lay and every black blob in my rear vision resembled her. Also sorry for your loss OP, Let the happy memories fill more than the sad ones. Remember Izzy left a legacy behind for you forever. For now, until your next meeting, Izzy is running (or chilling) pain-free and getting all the treats and love."

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u/mr_potatoface commented, "I think it's hardest when it's something you wanted to get rid of but because they love it so much you keep it around just because you want them to be happy. Like a stinky old cat tree that looks gross and smells of 5-year-old cat vomit but they absolutely adore it and spend half their day on it. Then after they pass you realize you can finally throw it away, but that just makes it sad." On the other hand, u/thebiggerounce wrote, "My fat baby would always lay in the same chair and I keep looking for her every time I walk by even though it’s been a few months. She was so sweet. My younger kitten will hang out there sometimes but it still hurts not seeing my precious kitty there every time." u/nexus6ca commented, "That vet should be named and praised. For my two stops for the end of life, I had to pay for paw imprints."

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Meanwhile, talking to Express, the pet owner revealed that she was left speechless by the vet's gesture. Moreover, the person opened up about the difficult time grappling with her pet's loss, saying, "Looking for her in spots where she would normally hang out and then not seeing her there is probably one of the hardest things."