My Oldest Furrbaby

Yesterday was my girls last day. I had a vet come to the house and put her down. It was quick, painless and peaceful. She would have turned 16 in a few weeks, had CKD and dementia, and God only knows what else. She was exhibiting signs of stress almost constantly. I decided I didn't want her to go through whatever it was any longer, only to have some CKD crisis occur, or to discover she also had cancer or whatever. As well as cats can hide illness, I can't imagine what she might have been feeling. But I miss her terribly. After the loss of my husband and our only cat just months apart, she helped me through the toughest time of my life as a kitten. She was always a real "buddy" cat. Had to be in the room with me, sleep with me, would talk to me. She was the boss of the group, which was 5 and is now down to 1 indoor cat and 1 indoor/outdoor cat. Hopefully the two girls left will make friends with the boss gone. Her viewing is scheduled for next week. I am so greatful that for an additional fee, this crematorium allows this option. I always do that for each of my cats, then I wait and can bring home their ashes that day.

I am so sorry for your loss. Sometimes the best thing is not waiting until something happens isn't it? I hope your memories sustain you and your other 2 cats get closer. I too recently put my old girl down last week. The other 2 still don't get along and last night there was some claw swipes and hissing. I wish they could stay with us forever. I don't blame you for making the decision. sometimes there are worse things than death I always say. We have to hold the pain to make up for them being pain free. Some days its hard, some days not too hard. I only hope you have some peace knowing that you did the very best you could for your girl.

So sorry again for your loss     RIP sweet girl.

The emptiness their leaving brings into our lives is so very hard to adjust to, the emptiness in our hearts is even worse. Your sweet girl needed you to be strong to end the suffering that could not be cured, she deserved no less. She loved you so much for the love and the wonderful life you provided for her for so many years, now she can rest in peace knowing she will be held forevermore in your loving heart. You should have no regrets, the decisions we make under stressful situations sometimes come back to haunt us, but you know in your heart you choose the right fork in the road and let that precious girl go in peace with the one who loved her so very much by her side and providing comfort that only a loved one can provide. She will still talk to you, the bond you have will connect you spiritually for the rest of your life. Listen in the still of the night, her sweet purrs will reach you and give you comfort when you need it the most. Don't grieve for the earthly shell that lies in that urn, the 'essence'  that is her will never leave you, it is tied to you so strongly that even death has no power over the love you shared.  Try to celebrate having that beautiful girl in your life, she brought much to you and your family. Remember there is always an end to our earthly existence, hers has come, but it is up to you to keep her alive through your love and your acceptance of the legacy of love she left you. Do not spend your remaining time in sadness and despair, but  live with joy and the knowledge that you knew that wonderful feline and shared something that few get to experience.  I'll pray for you both, my thoughts are with you. Take care......RIP beautiful lady, you left this world a little darker with your passing, but let your light shine down on the one you love from that beautiful star that holds you so dearly in the heavens above us!   

I'm so very sorry to read this.  It's so difficult when they are such beloved companions.  Rest in peace, little girl.  

I am so sorry for your loss, I know how difficult it is to let them go. My 2 cats died 7 months ago and I still miss and cry for them. I wish they can live longer. Just know you were lucky to have a special cat friend in your life. God bless xo

I am so sorry for your loss. You showed how much you loved by letting  her go peacefully. 

So very sorry!

Thank you all so much for your kindest condolences.

M mrsty I am so sorry for your loss. It is so heartbreaking when we lose a beloved kitty, especially one that has helped us through so much.
I know your home and your life must seem so empty without her. The pain can be unbearable at times. Please allow yourself time to grieve her loss. A hood cry is sometimes the only way to cope. Please take care. Again, I am truly sorry!
RIP Sweet Kitty!
You were so loved and will always be missed!

My condolences. It's very difficult to lose a longtime companion like your girl.

So very sorry for your loss. I know that it is cliche to say "16 years was a good life" and it was, but it doesn't make it any easier, and some cats live much longer than that; I thought that when our Sebastian passed away last November, he was 15.5 and I thought "that's not bad but not enough", but we have little control over it, can only do the best that we can for them, and as we are finding out they can pass away at any age, look at the little one on here that passed after only 9 days, and others have cats that surpass 20 years! All we can do is give them safety and love and food and shelter and you did that......may your heart heal and in time give that same love and all to another one in need if you so desire.

God Bless....

I am so very sorry for your loss.  RIP little girl.