Regretfully..

I am coming off list for a while as am struggling to cope daily at the moment with life. I have just come back from the vet without my tabby cat who has suddenly lost a lot of weight and of which the vet diagnosed total kidney collapse.
Euthanasia was the only thing for him that would give him peace. He would have died anyway. Someone please tell me we did the right thing.
I have completely had enough these days and just cannot take much more, thats the second cat I have lost as well as a relative and a dear mate in the last twelve months. Its just too much for me.
I am trying to console a distressed wife as well as a 4 year old who is devastated and cant stop crying. How do you explain to a child what has happened?
Say a prayer for him please - we have had him for 8 years and has not enjoyed the best of health at all. We gave him the best. Somewhere there is a photo of him on TCS - say hi for me and let him know we always loved him, always will.
Take care everyone
Kev
1132647790 - UK

OMG! I am sorry! Kev you are such a wonderful person, you don't deserve the bad things happening to you. Take some time and regroup, we will still be here waiting for you when you come back!

Oh, Kev, I'm so sorry! You had no alternative but to have him put to sleep. May he rest in peace. I think kids can to some extent comprehend death, so your best bet is just telling your son the truth - that the cat was just too sick to live. You've had a really rough time lately, and I hope you find the strength to get through this rough patch.

Oh Kev, I am so sorry. You certainly have had your share this past year.

I know it's hard for you to believe right now, but you did do the right thing. You allowed your baby to pass on to the Bridge with dignity, and without the pain he would have had, had you not done the compassionate thing for him.

You are such a warm and caring human being, and I pray that things will start turning around in your life very soon.

Kev I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry. It must be hard to console your wife and child when you, yourself are grieving. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You did the right thing, letting him go instead of living on to suffer.

Kev, I'm so sorry for your loss. You abosolutely did the right thing, and try to remember that he knew love the entire time he shared with you. Kids are often smarter than we give them credit for. Tell him the truth. If he doesn't understand something, let him ask questions, and let him know that you and Mom are very sad too...

What wonderful parents you were! Your baby is at peace, he is no longer in pain. Such a wonderful blessing you gave him, of course you did the right thing. Don't berate yourselves for doing a kindness in a time of need. Take some rest and enjoy the wonderful memories that you have. You are truely loving and kind.

Words are not enough... God bless.

I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. Of course you did the only thing you could do. I wish I had the words to make you feel better. Best to you and your family.

I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. Of course you did the only thing you could do. I wish I had the words to make you feel better. Best to you and your family.

Kev I am so sorry. You gave him a life filled with love and helped him to die in a peaceful way, you have done everything that is right. God Bless and I will be praying for you all.

Kev, I'm so sorry! Your little sweetie is in my thoughts along with you and your family. Many hugs to you my friend!
((((((((((((((((((((((((( HUGS ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Kev
THis Is Charlie WE are so sorry
I Know How You Feel I lost my Dad in March 1997 We had the service on Sunday
on Monday we get up the cat is sick took her to the vet She has congestive heart
failure the same thing that Dad had. I Gave her a Lasix every day until Oct.31 1997
We had to put her down,on Feb 20, 1996 we lost the store to a fire could not find a
cause I was questioned for Arson was cleared So I know a little bit of how it fells
hang in there it gets better just Keep 'Looking Ahead".
Kev would you PM or E_mail me your Address PLease.

Ohhh Kev I am so sorry to read this and my heart is going out to you
Kev you did the right thing and sometimes it is not easy to do the right thing and it hurts deep insite of you . I sure will be praying for all of you

May your sweet boy RIP

I am so sorry for your loss - you are all in my thoughts
Alexis

Kev,

Sometimes the right thing is the hardest to do. And you did the right thing.

Your entire family will be in my thoughts. Take the time to grieve for all your losses. When you are ready, we will be here.

Sandy

Kev -

I am so very sorry for your loss and everything else you are going through. You did the right thing, it shows how very much you loved your kitty. It's the hardest decision pet owners have to make. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill and Candy