Hi everyone - new poster here.
My 17 1/2 year old calico, Abby, left this world this morning. She started showing some signs of distress last night, and I just hoped she could make it till morning so we could get to the vet. But when morning hit, she was even weaker, and couldn't even stand up, and I knew. I had always promised her I would not let her suffer but that she needed to let me know when she'd had enough, and after a long talk with the vet, who did not feel she would likely rebound even with IVs, etc., I felt that she had given me that message. I had to make that agonizing decision to help her cross the Bridge.
It was the most heartbreaking decision I have ever made. I have second guessed myself all day - but deep in my heart, I know it was right.
I have 4 other cats, all about 8 years old, but they are not my girl. It's amazing how much noise Abby must have made because the house is just silent except for the tv. I don't ever remember it being this quiet.
This is Abby - taken about 3 weeks ago. A beautiful and classy little ole lady all the way to the end. She was so brave this morning. That's her bee she's next to. She liked to lay on it.
Thanks for reading.....
~Martha
My 17 1/2 year old calico, Abby, left this world this morning. She started showing some signs of distress last night, and I just hoped she could make it till morning so we could get to the vet. But when morning hit, she was even weaker, and couldn't even stand up, and I knew. I had always promised her I would not let her suffer but that she needed to let me know when she'd had enough, and after a long talk with the vet, who did not feel she would likely rebound even with IVs, etc., I felt that she had given me that message. I had to make that agonizing decision to help her cross the Bridge.
It was the most heartbreaking decision I have ever made. I have second guessed myself all day - but deep in my heart, I know it was right.
I have 4 other cats, all about 8 years old, but they are not my girl. It's amazing how much noise Abby must have made because the house is just silent except for the tv. I don't ever remember it being this quiet.
This is Abby - taken about 3 weeks ago. A beautiful and classy little ole lady all the way to the end. She was so brave this morning. That's her bee she's next to. She liked to lay on it.
Thanks for reading.....
~Martha
