In Memory of Grits
It’s the middle of summer, how is your hair doing?
I have some sad news to share.
Grits passed away a couple weeks ago.
We found out earlier this year that he had a few different diseases and that we likely only had a few months left with him. Learning of his diseases was difficult, but in a way, I’m glad I had a few months to really cherish him before he passed.
If you follow along on Instagram, you know that Grits was always around. He was my little shadow, and often made himself quite present by meowing at me. He slept with me each night, he followed me from room to room as I said goodnight to my kids, and truly was the ideal lap cat!
I miss him terribly!
This is the first time in 15 years that I haven’t had a cat, and it’s lonely. I imagine we will get another cat or two, likely kittens, but I’m not sure when I’ll be ready for that.
If you knew this news already (I shared it on Instagram last week), and sent me a message, thank you.
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What a beautiful boy! I’m sorry for your loss Kate
Loved ones never leave us – they live fur-ever in our hearts. My deepest condolences on your loss of Grits. Hugs and prayers!
Grits was adorable, I am so sorry for your loss.
He was a precious little soul. I am so sorry for your loss. Take your time and remember him often . Thank you for sharing him with us.
beautiful boy!! Always enjoyed his antics and your love for him, sorry for your loss Kate.
Sending you and your family love…Grits was special and I could tell how much his presence was such an important part of your family 😊
I think I was VP of the Grits Fan Club. I always loved seeing him in your videos. He was such a good boy and a loyal companion. Thanks for sharing the good side of cats and for sharing him w us. So sorry for your loss and sorry to your family, too. Pets are such an important part of our family.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Grits. I will miss seeing him in your posts. I remember your cat Gravy and look forward to meeting your next cat when the time is right for you and your family. Thinking of you all 💔
So sorry to hear about the loss of your little buddy I hope the fun memories bring you comfort.
Long time follower here, and I loved watching Grits in your stories. Praying for you and your family as you navigate the loss of a beloved pet and companion. Thank you for sharing him with the world. He will be missed!
I’m so sorry about your loss. I know how you feel. I lost two of my 3 cats. One was 19 years old and one was 16. That’s a long time to love on an animal. My Tigger was the 19-year-old and he was so dear to me he was like a little shadow as well. Followed me everywhere. Meowed a lot and was very vocal and slept with me. I still do have one cat left and he is going on 12 years now. There is a hole in your life when they go. my mom always said this to me :Time heals all wounds. 🥲
So sorry for your loss. We will all miss seeing him around.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I remember Grits and Gravy; been following you awhile! I wish I had a magic wand to make the sorrow stop.
The weight of the decision to let our pets go is a burden and a blessing. It’s the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make, and I don’t know that I would have made the more compassionate—and less selfish—choice with the support of my vet and my partner. I worried for weeks afterwards that I had done the wrong thing.
I hope that you find comfort in knowing that you were doing right by Grits up til the very end. You were luck to have him, and he was lucky to be loved by you.
So sorry for your loss Kate. This news really brought tears to my eyes as it reminds me of when we lost a 14 and 15 yr old female cats last year and a 15 yr old male cat just last month. It’s never easy, now we have 2 younger males, 5 and 7 yrs old. They are all rescued from our backyard. I will tell Adieu, Autumn and Winter in heaven to welcome and play with Grits 💜😽
So sorry to hear of Grits’passing. We lost our beloved dog, Vyrne Byrne 3/23 after 17 years. I am incredibly sad. I feel your pain…😢
I was so sorry to hear this for you. It’s so heartbreaking to lose our little fur babies. They are our family members! Thanks for sharing him with us!
I’m so sorry to hear about Grits. I was sad a few years ago when Gravy passed and I can’t believe they’re both gone now! That is a blessing to have been able to cherish him a few more months before it was time for him to go. I have a little shadow of my own that follows me room to room and my heart goes out to you.
We lost our Lab in April and his mother, a blue healer about 18 months ago. First time in about 15 or so years that we haven’t had a dog. Both dogs belonged to our daughter, but when she moved to the city, she left them with us on the farm where they had always been. We miss them terribly.
Grits was so loved! Thank you for sharing him with us all! He is missed for sure. Thinking of you!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your stories with Grits, how he would follow you around and was always with you. 🙏❤️
Hi Kate,
I am so sorry to hear about beautiful Grits, it is so hard to say goodbye to our fur babies.
I’ve always enjoyed him in the background of your stories, lying on the bed or the floor during your try-ons. And also hearing him miaowing, making his presence felt.
Sending you best wishes, he will be missed by many.
Pinder
So sorry to hear! He was beautiful and your loyal companion. Sending prayers!
Sharing in your sadness and grief.
Cats are marvelous creatures.
Thank you for sharing the Grits part of your life with us.
He was perfect for you. Soulmates come in all shapes and sizes. I recently read that when you are thinking of someone who has moved on, that because they are telling all their new friends in heaven about you. I believe this! Grits is bragging to everyone about you. Hang in there, thinking of you all.
So sorry to hear! I’ll miss seeing him on your stories.
I’m so sorry to hear that, I’ve always looked for him in your stories and when I saw him background in them it’s made me so happy. I know how terrible the loss off a beloved cat and for that I’m sorry for you too…
I was so sorry to hear this, Kate. I know he was your dedicated companion for many years. Sending love to you and your family. Our fur babies are such an important part of our families.
So sorry for your loss. Grits was a handsome boy
Such a handsome boy. I am so sorry for your loss.
May he rest easy.
I saw the news on IG and am so sorry to hear!Their small presence can be so loudly missed. Blessings until you’re ready for another fur baby or two.
I am truly sorry to hear this, I’ve laughed many times at Grits meowing during your stories. Sending love to you all xxx
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Our pets are so precious and to lose them is devastating.
I enjoyed seeing grits on your stories as I have loved kitties my whole life. My cats carried me through many difficult times in my life. I’m so sorry, he was the sweetest ♥️
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Grits, the loss of any pet is truly heartbreaking. I am thinking of you!
Grits forever!
Ive been around since the Grits and Gravy days…. those two are reunited! I’m so sorry for your loss.
Crying. Lost a pet last Friday. Its fresh. I feel ya! XOXO from Minneapolis