My cat just died she was 17😓😢

For most of us this a sad event explain what's scary. Death is and not painless depending how it occurs. If you're cat was asleep and passed it was painless. 8 years ago my Yorkie drop dead with a full belly walking into the living right after eating. It was obviously sudden heart failure and I would say it was painless for him.
My mother dropped dead on her couch eating her lunch. A worker from her shop was sitting her and said her head just slumped forward and she was gone. Once again I know my mom went as quick as we can go and it was painless. There are many deaths that occur slowly and filled with pain.
Your kitties death to me is sad but I would say thankfully painless for which you should feel grateful for your kitty. 17 is a long life.
I'm going to say something I know is already on your post even though I'm blocked and can't see it.
You already rejected it but many of us don't. When we lose a pet we think of it crossing the rainbow bridge in a beautiful place waiting for us.
I have been through it so many times with pets and people I can't experience these moments without tearing up as am doing right now.

I am so sorry for your loss. It's happened to me before. Losing a pet is never an easy thing.

The Rainbow Bridge my friend. The Rainbow Bridge she will be waiting for you I promise. My condolences

Sad meows. Hope she had a good kitty cat life.

So sorry to hear this, I'd like to think she just drifted off in her sleep 🤗❤