Rest in peace, Smokey

Today my wonderful baby got a stroke. He was paralyzed, and probably confused, meowing loudly and tried to jump out of the box, but relaxed under the blankets. We had him for 15 years. No other cat was like him. We put him to sleep because we didn't want him in pain, and if we kept him alive, he'd be in a lot more pain.

The injection was peaceful, he relaxed and "fell asleep". It was still pretty sad. This is the cat that slept beside me, on me, etc, when I was feeling down. His fur was very soft, even though he couldn't groom himself during his final days.

He also weighed under ten pounds during those times, due to the fact he couldn't eat or drink properly. I guess he could tell we were worried for him. He ended up eating more than he had in the past few days. I have to admit, this is about the hardest thing I've ever done. When I do get another cat, nothing else will be able to match him. He is a loving and friendly cat.

Rest in peace, 2001-2016, Smokey Murray. May you have a great time in the afterlife.

I am very sorry for your loss.  Our baby's are never with us long enough.  You did everything you could for Smokey Murray.  This includes the very difficult decision to end his suffering because you love him.  The bond you shared with Smokey Murray can never be broken.  He has taken a piece of your heart to the rainbow bridge with him and a piece of his love will always live on in a special place in your heart through the 15 years of wonderful times you shared.  Smokey Murray is now angel looking down on you. 

I understand all to well the pain of what you are going through.  I had to put 2 of my cats that were over 15 years old to sleep years ago due to strokes.  It is a really difficult decision to make and I understand how much it hurts.  I can also say that in time you will be able to look back on the times you shared together as happy memories instead of tears.  I can not tell you when that will happen because grieving is a very individual process and it is different for everyone.  I share your tears and offer hugs during this difficult time.

I also agree that when you are ready to get another cat nothing else will be able to match him.  When you are ready to adopt another cat it would be a great way to honor him by giving another baby a chance at a loving home.  



Rest in peace Smokey Murray and run free at the rainbow bridge.

Beautiful Smokey Murray would never want you to be sad when remembering him, he would only want happiness to follow you in life, he loves you that much. When something like this happens, we only live in the moment, thinking only to end the pain and suffering, and then find ourselves grieving and agonizing over a decision that was truly the only humane option we had. He had no quality in in his life anymore, to not live life to the fullest is to not live at all. One day you will realize that he is at peace now, is now residing in a heart that will always remember his love and comfort he gave when he knew you needed it. My heart goes out to you, I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and want you to know that beautiful cat will be thought of by many now thanks to your tribute. He was meant to be in your life, he shared your life's journey for a while, embrace what he taught you and when the time comes pass on that legacy he left you to another little soul who so desperately needs someone to love. Take care........RIP sweet Smokey Murray, you will never be forgotten and will be held in a loving heart for eternity! 

So sorry for your loss, we know how you feel. No matter how long they are here it is never long enough, but you gave him a GREAT LIFE here on Earth, and he is doing fine now, you need to take care of yourself and grieve and when and if the time comes to love another one please do so....

God Bless....

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Smokey. I can only imagine the void that is in your life now. You did a very selfless thing in helping to ease Smokey over the Rainbow Bridge. It was the greatest give of love you could have given him. Smokey is in peace now and no longer feeling the pain his body held on him. Please try to take comfort in knowing that.

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I am so sorry that Smokey had to leave for his next journey. Your noble act was based on your love of your sweet boy. It took incredible courage on your part. I hope the good memories of your sweet boy will help you at this most difficult time