That would be awful to lose him, I really hope he sticks around for a while..and maybe the condition can reverse itself?! I will pray for that.
No, you are not talking out of turn.. I agree with you.. In fact, My daughter is seeing he is not a happy cat anymore...She understands. My son is nit accepting the fact he is sick. Gorby always sleeps in his room and my son keeps saying he sees no change in him but you would need to be blind not to see so I know he is having a hard time accepting this.Originally Posted by booktigger
Sorry if I am talking out of turn, but as your kids are old enough to understand things, you might have to get them to accept that sometimes letting a pet die a natural death isn't an option, in fact it can be cruel, and that is something they are going to have to learn to accept - I know you are going through a tough time anyway, but you can't let them make you feel worse, and stop you making the decision at the right time. When I was 15, my mum had to have our family cat pts, I hated her at the time cos it was just before my 16th birthday and I was having friends round, but she explained that he had cancer, and he couldn't control his bladder and bowel and that wasn't fair on him, as he was a very clean cat and it would have really got to him that he couldn't get outside in time cos he never messed in the house, and I accepted it, cos it was for him.
Thanks so much libby. Impossible choice to say the least!Originally Posted by libby74
Aw Judith, you ramble all you want--you're entitled. I feel so bad for you. Such an impossible choice.
May I make a suggestion about Gorby getting on your bed? I'd be concerned about him jumping down, too. Can you put together some "steps" for him? I've done that with geriatric cats that haven't been able to jump anymore. A footstool or a low chair or even a sturdy cardboard box that Gorby could use to climb onto the bed would be a big help for him.
Sending big cyber-hugs your way, and a good ear-skritching for Gorby.
Yes, I believe that. I think he just would not allow himself to even think about it. Gorby was a shelter cat and I was looking at a cat about a year old and my hubby & son liked Gorby and they felt bad because he was older & figured all the young cats would be adopted but he may not have a chance so thats why they picked him.. He has a special connection with him.Originally Posted by booktigger
I think maybe your son knows deep down but doesn't want to have to say goodbye, it is a normal reaction. I am so sorry you are having to go through this, it is an awful time.