I think it's time and I don't know if I can do it.

I'm so sorry. I know it was hard, but you did the right thing. Hemi passed knowing he was loved. He's now in a wonderful place, free from pain and any physical ailments, and looking down on you with love. RIP sweet boy.

I will get in touch with Laurie so we can organise to get a photo of Hemi up on the thread - I think that would be a fitting tribute to him

Rest in peace, Hemi. You were very loved. You're now an angle-kitty, watching over your people until you meet again.

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Laurie, I am so sorry about Hemi. You did do what was best for him. Hemi is free of pain now and looking down at you, purring.

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I hope so. I can't stop crying. I know it's best for him but it hurts so much. Here is his picture







Much love to all.
Laurie

Laurie sweetie, bless your heart for listening to Hemi.

He's not suffering anymore, he's long over Rainbow Bridge now running and playing with all the other cats and kittens, and not forgetting your dog

He'll be waiting for you when the time is right, but until then don't worry because he's having the time of his life where he is now.

Were looking forward to seeing him when Danielle get's your picture up of him

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Oh Laurie, I can barely see the keyboard through my tears. You must have been a wonderful Mom to Hemi. You gave each other 21 years of love. My prayers of comfort are with you.

What a gorgeous boy he was

thanks for putting his picture in. that was just yesterday afternoon.
I can't type anymore right now. God bles you all
Laurie

Oh, what a handsome cat he was!! I'll bet he looks handsome as ever at Rainbow Bridge now, and feeling great

What a difficult decision to make. But it was the right one. God bless you, this is a really hard thing to go through. You were a great mom to him.
Like everyone said - Hemi is at peace & would probably thank you if he could for letting him out of his pain.

Rest In Peace, dear Hemi- longtime loving companion to Laurie

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What a beautiful boy he was You are the best mommy he could ever ask for. You took the best care of him for 21 years, and as painful as it was for you, you did'nt let him suffer. He is smiling down from RB now, laying in the heavenly sunshine. He is safe and out of pain. Soon the tears will be replaced by warm smiles, as you remember the joy you shared together.

RIP Hemi - you are forever loved

Oh my goodness!, yet another handsome boy who's going to be popular with all the girl kitties over the bridge!

Laurie he's gorgeous

I too will need to make that decision in a short time.
I have a sick one who is still doing ok but has cancer..He is old and frail and has been through quite a bit already.. I am dreading the day..

About 7 years ago I had to make that very decision.. I had a kitten Amber.. The I became pregnant so my cat was my first baby for almost 15 years..
An orange female tabby. The day we decided it was time, she got up ate and cleaned herself and seemed like things weremaybe reversing.
I was hoping and praying for a miracle. But the next day she was falling over everytime she stood up, not eating and looked like she wanted help.. My heart was breaking... I could not bare to do it nor, could I bare to see her suffer. My husband said he wanted to take her and stay with her so he would be comforting her and as sad as it was, he said it was so peaceful and he was so glad he was their. She just looked at him and gently closed her eyes. He felt so at peace doing that. So was I.
It is such a hard decision but you need to do whats best for him. You will know whan the time is right. My thoughts are with you..

Judith

the other 4 cats knew they weren't allowed on that pillow unless Hemi was sleeping somewhere else. today not one of them would go near it but me. I can still smell him on it. I swear he was born with bad breath.
My hubby Jamie says you've got to get over this, it's the best thing for him. I know it is but I hug his pillow and smell his smell and in a day or so I'll settle down.

On the flip side of this I'm having my face cut open because I have a large tumor. I had a tooth pulled today because we have to have all of my dental work done by the time I have my sergury.

When ever anyone was sick or sad Hemi always came to them. That's how I always knew when my son wasn't feeling well.Hemi told me.

Again I do want to extend my most heartfelt thanks to all of the warm understanding messages. I'm a big suck, always have been especially with animals. That's why I've always had so many.
So I'm wearing a half smile now, at least the tears have stopped but I'm still exhausted . I'm not sure if I slept last night or not I just kept fighting to keep my eyes open until my husband went to bed then I slept with Hemi's pillow.

You guys are great. you know just what to say to make us feel better and i don't know what I can ever do to thank you.
I do have 4 other cats who need me so I'd best stop blubbering and be a mom to them. They're all looking for the old man so I'd best get back to being a mom.

thanks again , you're all
great. I'll pull together pics of the other 4 and maybe someone can put them up for me.
sincerely with much love Laurie

My heart goes out to you, it's never easy. He was a beautiful boy and I'm sure he lived a good life with you and I hope that you will be feeling better soon, And you know you will get to see him some day and he will be healthy and happy.You will be in my thoughts and prayers...

Hemi was a beautiful cat. How blessed you were to have him for so many years. And he was blessed to have you. His length of life speaks well for how much you loved him and gave of yourself all those years to take good care of him. I pray your memories will bring you peace and comfort. Rest in peace dear Hemi. You are loved and missed.

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I hope so. I can't stop crying. I know it's best for him but it hurts so much. Here is his picture



Much love to all.
Laurie

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The little plaque above Hemi on the wall is God grant me the serenity accept the things I cannot change , courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

It wasn't always there it was a wooden candle holder that my husband made me, I just put it there about a month ago. Think it was a sign that his time was up? God was telling me it was his time.
I've had a lot of trouble with my belief until my mother-in-law passed away a couple years ago of cancer. All the things in my life since then has helped me with my faith. I believe now that Hemi is in a better place and that he's being taken care of and not scared.
You have all helped me with that too.
I can't say thanks enough.
laurie

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My hubby Jamie says you've got to get over this, it's the best thing for him. I know it is but I hug his pillow and smell his smell and in a day or so I'll settle down.

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Laurie just take one day at a time sweetie, and good luck with your surgery, but remember Hemi will be looking down at you making sure your ok

Hemi was such a handsome boy. What a full life he must have had, thanks to you.
I'm thinking of you and I am so sad you had to say goodbye but he will always be with you.

Laurie, Hemi looks so sweet in that picture I just want to give him kisses! I'm so glad for you that you had so long with him, though. I've been where you are recently, losing my baby kitty, and I can tell you that there will be tears at unexpected times, but after a while the happy times will shine through. But when I was with Smudgie at the end, there was an incredible sense of peace, and I'm hoping you felt that too, because it was such a comfort. Hugs, Kim.