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I am sorry how you feel about your cat Poopsie but you did it to relief her suffering. That is the final act of love you gave her and I am sure she knew it. I am so sorry again. Hugs for you.
Gareth, I am so blown away by your words.....I've had to "let go" of a number of my babies over the past 35 years and have described it as "taking his/her pain and making it my own". I have printed out your post and will share it with others. Everything you said is absolutely true.....I have tears in my eyes right now thinking about Yashi, Loki, Louie, Bee and Chumley....yet I am smiling too. Thinking about how much richer my life has been because of them. God bless.
Wonderful post.
My 17 year old Suzie was diagnosed with heart disease and given 6 weeks to live.
That was 18 months ago, and after 18 months of giving her various tablets it seems that she is now in her final days.
She's been my rock for 17 amazing years and I can't believe that our time together may soon be coming to an end.
I've never believed in an after life being an atheist but I do hope that one day I'll be reunited with my little girl.
My 17 year old Suzie was diagnosed with heart disease and given 6 weeks to live.
That was 18 months ago, and after 18 months of giving her various tablets it seems that she is now in her final days.
She's been my rock for 17 amazing years and I can't believe that our time together may soon be coming to an end.
I've never believed in an after life being an atheist but I do hope that one day I'll be reunited with my little girl.
Oh, boy. I'm so sorry. Many of us have been where you are right now. When I lost my 17-1/2 year old kitty--my best friend and "only child", my world was shattered. It's so hard--my thoughts are with you both.
These are all so sad
I can't read anymore of the posts in this category because i'm going to be sobbing all night! My baby is almost 3 so I pray that day for me will be far away.
The one scary part about how much I love my cat is thinking about losing her someday. The day I adopted her I felt love like nothing i'd ever felt before.
My sister has lost two cats who were like family to us one 17 and one 15 and it is so heartbreaking. I wish cats could live as long as people.
I'm sorry for everyone's hurt and loses. Though they can never be replaced, my sister got a new kitten about 6 months after her oldest cat passed and it made her so happy. New kittens for everybody!
I can't read anymore of the posts in this category because i'm going to be sobbing all night! My baby is almost 3 so I pray that day for me will be far away. The one scary part about how much I love my cat is thinking about losing her someday. The day I adopted her I felt love like nothing i'd ever felt before.
My sister has lost two cats who were like family to us one 17 and one 15 and it is so heartbreaking. I wish cats could live as long as people.
I'm sorry for everyone's hurt and loses. Though they can never be replaced, my sister got a new kitten about 6 months after her oldest cat passed and it made her so happy. New kittens for everybody!
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I had my Reba girl euthanized two days ago after a battle with stomach cancer. She would have been ten this month. I haven't felt heartbreak like this since the passing of my grandfather in 1995. I miss her so terribly. Thank you for posting this. I'm still working through the grieving process but I think this may have helped a little.
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im so sorry bout your feral kitty.i had to do the right thing and put my punkin down this was bk in december i still sometimes cry i miss him so much.and your correct im so glad your posting this up in the vets office.maybe it will def help.lord knows its never easy makin that decision i fought myself but did it. to me its the last selfless thing we can do for our kittys are any animal for that matter.your post brought a tear to my eyes hugs
I lost my siamese boy in March.I'm feeling better but not as I was.Thank you for the words
That bit I just read ' when that moments comes' is really opening new and old wounds.As I sit here 12 am in the morning with my very old kittie that adopted me after she was abandoned by her first family,why do I feel awful and very real dread?Not that she will die,but that she will live another day.Why? She has trouble walking,eating,and using the box.Shes not in pain but I'm afraid she will be and each new day I must make THE DECISION? I will continue to go outside in the grass with her,putting food and water within her reach and help if needed.Theres nothing I wouldn't do for Bumpernickle.Its the price we pay for all the purrs all the bumps,all the quirky ways that made us love them.please ms.bumper go easy,but if things get hard Ill not let you down.:cat:
Hi Gareth, just want to thank you so much for your post. It says it all, and it's a great comfort.
My little girl Pebbles' moment came twelve days ago, and it was so intensely painful, but I kept thinking about what you said and it helped such a lot. I now have her pain, and she is free from it. That's all that matters. It is truly the last kind deed we can do for them, and is, as you say, the true test of our love for them.
It all makes sense to me now.
You're a star xxx
Rest in peace Pebbs xxxxx
My little girl Pebbles' moment came twelve days ago, and it was so intensely painful, but I kept thinking about what you said and it helped such a lot. I now have her pain, and she is free from it. That's all that matters. It is truly the last kind deed we can do for them, and is, as you say, the true test of our love for them.
It all makes sense to me now.
You're a star xxx
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Thanks you for posting this and reminding me what I always said about my beloved Skye...
"She is such a cat!"
On April 14, 2014, Skye decided it was her time. She snuck out the front door while the husband was returning from walking the dog.
She was 17 years old. She had major health issues (heart murmur 5.5/6, hyperthyroidism, seizures, throwing up constantly, ...).
Despite being the mom of 4 children she was the love of my heart.
With 4 children growing up around her she never went outside. Doors were left wide open at times. My youngest is now almost 14 yrs old.
I am missing her so much. I am devestatated. I promised her I would be with her when her time to pass came.
It has been 3 weeks now and I still walk daily calling out her name.
We have woods behind our house so I think she went there to die.
I can not find her anywhere. I have done EVERYTHING humanly possible to locate her. She had a collar with tag as well.
It gives me some comfort being reminded she was independent. It was one of the things I love about her.
Her time. Her place. Her terms.
SHE IS A CAT
"She is such a cat!"
On April 14, 2014, Skye decided it was her time. She snuck out the front door while the husband was returning from walking the dog.
She was 17 years old. She had major health issues (heart murmur 5.5/6, hyperthyroidism, seizures, throwing up constantly, ...).
Despite being the mom of 4 children she was the love of my heart.
With 4 children growing up around her she never went outside. Doors were left wide open at times. My youngest is now almost 14 yrs old.
I am missing her so much. I am devestatated. I promised her I would be with her when her time to pass came.
It has been 3 weeks now and I still walk daily calling out her name.
We have woods behind our house so I think she went there to die.
I can not find her anywhere. I have done EVERYTHING humanly possible to locate her. She had a collar with tag as well.
It gives me some comfort being reminded she was independent. It was one of the things I love about her.
Her time. Her place. Her terms.
SHE IS A CAT
Rip Skye
Thanks you for posting this and reminding me what I always said about my beloved Skye...
"She is such a cat!"
On April 14, 2014, Skye decided it was her time. She snuck out the front door while the husband was returning from walking the dog.
She was 17 years old. She had major health issues (heart murmur 5.5/6, hyperthyroidism, seizures, throwing up constantly, ...).
Despite being the mom of 4 children she was the love of my heart.
With 4 children growing up around her she never went outside. Doors were left wide open at times. My youngest is now almost 14 yrs old.
I am missing her so much. I am devestatated. I promised her I would be with her when her time to pass came.
It has been 3 weeks now and I still walk daily calling out her name.
We have woods behind our house so I think she went there to die.
I can not find her anywhere. I have done EVERYTHING humanly possible to locate her. She had a collar with tag as well.
It gives me some comfort being reminded she was independent. It was one of the things I love about her.
Her time. Her place. Her terms.
SHE IS A CAT
enjoy all the catnip in the clouds
Yes, RIP Skye, and RIP all the others who are with her, all enjoying the catnip in the clouds.
And don't forget they are all still with us in spirit, round our feet, and on our beds, sitting in their usual spot, keeping watch on us they always did.
Sometimes I hear a little noise that is famliar, and know one of them is there.
The morning after my beautiful tabby-tortie girl Purdie passed away, she purred so loudly under my pillow, it made me jump. It went on for minutes. She was telling me she was out of pain at last, and was still around..........
Bless them all
And don't forget they are all still with us in spirit, round our feet, and on our beds, sitting in their usual spot, keeping watch on us they always did.
Sometimes I hear a little noise that is famliar, and know one of them is there.
The morning after my beautiful tabby-tortie girl Purdie passed away, she purred so loudly under my pillow, it made me jump. It went on for minutes. She was telling me she was out of pain at last, and was still around..........
Bless them all
What you wrote comes from a place of experience. One of which I wish I have not ever had to do. I've had beautiful, loving, sweet kitties most of my life and cruelly that decision was made from me on their behalf more than I ever wanted. I have never been part of a forum/ blog/ chat etc. This is the first time that I am with people of understanding of our love of these beautiful babies. I have always felt that in my circle of family and friends...dogs rule and cats are what you throw out at night and throw scraps to. I love each and every one of my kids and so when the time came that I lost one, I felt so very isolated and alone in my ever powerful grief. It tore at my heart and every thought. I wanted to scream out and tell the world that Gods most perfect companion and friend was no longer here....with me. At times my heartache felt unbearable...so much because I had no one to share my tremendous loss with. Thank you so much to allow me to read your thoughts and experience and to give my heart and pain a voice. Thank you.
You have found the right place, sorry it wasn't sooner. I hope you will stick around and tell us about all your babies.
I'm so sorry for your loss, and that you felt so alone. I'm glad you found this site, too.
That's not a decision I can make for anyone, person or cat. I guess I shouldn't have cats.
