Not a cat I'm mourning, but the loss of my beautiful Malamute, Luna.
Last night she was having trouble breathing and her stomach was filling with fluid. So we called the vet and took her on her last car ride. As we loaded her into the car on her dog bed she perked up. She always loved the car. She was able to sniff the warm evening air and then settled down on her bed. She passed away breathing the fresh air as she rested peacefully on her bed in the backseat on the way to the vet.
I am truly thankful for her passing as she saved me from making the challenging decision to end her life. She never had to experience another needle poke or go through any tests or treatments that would likely have done nothing to increase the length of her life.
While I know she had a wonderful life, it never feels like enough time. I was so looking forward to seeing her meet her new brother (Cardigan Welsh Corgi) Leo in a couple of weeks. I know she would have loved him.
I truly believe that animals are far more spiritual than us and far more willing to go when it is their time. She really seemed ready to go and wanted it to be on her own terms. She knew Leo was coming home soon and that we'd be taken care of.
Still, having to put away her bowls and collar and seeing Carrot searching for her around the house is heartbreaking.
She will be missed.
Last night she was having trouble breathing and her stomach was filling with fluid. So we called the vet and took her on her last car ride. As we loaded her into the car on her dog bed she perked up. She always loved the car. She was able to sniff the warm evening air and then settled down on her bed. She passed away breathing the fresh air as she rested peacefully on her bed in the backseat on the way to the vet.
I am truly thankful for her passing as she saved me from making the challenging decision to end her life. She never had to experience another needle poke or go through any tests or treatments that would likely have done nothing to increase the length of her life.
While I know she had a wonderful life, it never feels like enough time. I was so looking forward to seeing her meet her new brother (Cardigan Welsh Corgi) Leo in a couple of weeks. I know she would have loved him.
I truly believe that animals are far more spiritual than us and far more willing to go when it is their time. She really seemed ready to go and wanted it to be on her own terms. She knew Leo was coming home soon and that we'd be taken care of.
Still, having to put away her bowls and collar and seeing Carrot searching for her around the house is heartbreaking.
She will be missed.