Sitting here with a sweet cat purring against my shoulder, who has a oneway appointment with the vet in less than two hours. I know it has to be, for her sake .. but it's hard...
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Almost farewell
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It is hard and sometimes it is very necessary. Know that if your cat could speak, she would be thanking you for ending it on a peaceful note. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. When you are stronger, perhaps you can share her tribute down the line.
Ending Pain
Ending Pain
Oh no I'm so sorry, that is just one thing I can't do, My hubby is wounderful though about taking them, You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time
You are in my thoughts and prayers
We are all here for you during this very difficult time.
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Hunta went gently and peacefully to sleep, relaxed and with her head in our hands...
Perhaps 10-11 years of age, she came into our lives from an animal shelter, quickly asserted herself over our other cat and made herself at home. During the past six months she developed a bowel problem by which she was unable to fully express herself and her waste content would build until she had to undergo several days of enemas and physical extractions at the vet's. Such occasions became increasingly frequent as time went by, immediately prior to each she was obviously very distressed and in substantial discomfort; various medications did not improve her situation and the only alternative was total removal of the colon - which would leave her with little or no control over the functions - and we did not want to put her through that ordeal.
It will be difficult to enter the house and not find her throwing herself down to have her tummy rubbed, which act she would repeat on any possible occasion throughout the day - and her ever-available affection, company and mischievousness will be sorely missed. However, she will always be with us ...
Perhaps 10-11 years of age, she came into our lives from an animal shelter, quickly asserted herself over our other cat and made herself at home. During the past six months she developed a bowel problem by which she was unable to fully express herself and her waste content would build until she had to undergo several days of enemas and physical extractions at the vet's. Such occasions became increasingly frequent as time went by, immediately prior to each she was obviously very distressed and in substantial discomfort; various medications did not improve her situation and the only alternative was total removal of the colon - which would leave her with little or no control over the functions - and we did not want to put her through that ordeal.
It will be difficult to enter the house and not find her throwing herself down to have her tummy rubbed, which act she would repeat on any possible occasion throughout the day - and her ever-available affection, company and mischievousness will be sorely missed. However, she will always be with us ...
Originally Posted by Oldpeculier
Sitting here with a sweet cat purring against my shoulder, who has a oneway appointment with the vet in less than two hours. I know it has to be, for her sake .. but it's hard...
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Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, which are supporting my wife and I through this difficult afternoon ... and thereafter....
Hi dad - you know how I feel from my email to you this morning - I had not realised you had posted on here yesterday and I put a note on this morning and just found yours here. Theres nothing I can say to you that will change anything, same as you cant with me at the moment. We have both been through this time and time again and it never gets any easier. Robin, pattie, whisky, Brandy, Vicki, Theakston, Tansy do I go on?? I wept in the office this morning for you, I called mum, she wept on the phone for you and is still upset.
I dont have the words - we are alike in every way - we care so much it hurts when we have to let them go and we spend exhorbitant amounts to help them and yet - yet nothing does.
I cant say hang in there as words mean nothing - at the moment, nothing means anything to me - wish I could be there for you and on the other side of the pond but I cant. Love to you and Janet.
Kevin
Your son
I dont have the words - we are alike in every way - we care so much it hurts when we have to let them go and we spend exhorbitant amounts to help them and yet - yet nothing does.
I cant say hang in there as words mean nothing - at the moment, nothing means anything to me - wish I could be there for you and on the other side of the pond but I cant. Love to you and Janet.
Kevin
Your son
I have tears in my eyes right now. I know it is the hardest decision we have to make but it is also the most loving. I truly believe that Hunta is purring again at the Rainbow Bridge. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
Tricia
Tricia
