Sad decision made this morning- Page 2

[KelRel]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 2:03pm

Elphie, Honey I'm so sorry. *hugs* You are doing the right thing. If he is telling you that it is time then it is, it is kinder to do it now, than to let him suffer alone while you are away in July. Imagine how much worse it would have been if he had passed away while you were gone? You can say your goodbyes and know that you are doing the right thing for him.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 2:10pm

I am very sorry for your loss, but if it's any comfort, just know that your cat really appreciates this decision.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 2:33pm

thank you all, your thoughts are most appreciated

[TheatreDiva612]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 2:37pm

I'm soooo sorry. But, I'm sure you are making the right decision. *big hug!* xoxo <3 Anna

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 2:38pm

Dont forget. You can still love your cat even when its dead.

[Broadwaylady]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 3:33pm

Big hug for you. I had to put my Westie down because he started having seizures, big ones. When I took him to the vet, he suggested it. He was 16. He was peeing in his sleep. Then the next year, I found a kitty in my backyard lookomh for food. She was only a couple of months. I had her for 18 years. She started to get very thin at the end. I noticed her breath smelled and she had trouble chewing. I took her to the vet to she if he could pull some teeth to help her out. (How much in denial was I?) She did have an infection but she also had a failed liver. The signs were not there yet. He felt her abdomen. So instead of me getting her teeth fixed, he told me to put her to sleep. It was a year ago yesterday. I know how it hurts. I have her ashes in my room, in a box, tied with a ribbon with her baby picture under the ribbon.

[tz0o]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 3:54pm

My condolences to you. It is always sad when a pet is no longer a part of the family. Well, with the family anyways. A pet is always a part of the family, present or not.

[bunnywings]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 4:03pm

I'm so sorry. It's hard to lose a beloved pet. AbbaRabbit beat me to posting about The Rainbow Bridge. That helped me, as well, in the loss of my first bunny.

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 4:03pm

So sorry. I love animals more than people. it's heartbreaking to have to put the period at the end of the sentence.

[WindyCityActor]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 4:05pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Hjpa5TXes&eurl=

Posted under another thread.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 5:52pm

thanks Windy.......that was so cute.

thank all of you for your posts and PM's......it truly has helped me today.
We're taking him in in a half hour. I'm just beyond myself....
again, thank you all.

[mominator]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 6:08pm

I am so sorry. Our pets are so special to us it is always hard to say goodbye. Many hugs!

[xxnewgirlxx]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 6:22pm

What a precious boy. My heart is breaking for you.

[cturtle]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 7:47pm

here is a GREAT BIG HUG. it's such a hard thing to do ... but it's the right thing.

if i knew your address, i'd send you this book:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0590100548/sr=8-1/qid=1150328767/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-8469687-6513602?%5Fencoding=UTF8

[Elphaba]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 7:48pm

well, it's over. He gave us a last little pee waiting in the doctors office (so like him to have the last word).
And then he stood on his hind feet and was hugging me. It was very bizarre, as he had never done that before....for like 15 minutes.
The doctor and nurse were great........he went so peacefully that I didn't know he was gone.......

We sat with him after for awhile.
What's interesting is I feel peaceful now, although I'm sure I'll come back like a vengence. Steve was fine until it happened, and now he's a basket case.

Again, thank you for all the kinds thoughts, it really helped with all of this.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 7:53pm

At least you have each other to lean on. This has been a difficult year. I wish you both peace.

[wonderwaiter]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 7:55pm

I have an elderly cat as well, and my heart bleeds for you. You have my deepest condolences.

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 8:31pm

And people say animals don't feel. I cried reading that.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 8:48pm

I just got teary-eyed reading that, Elphaba.

It brought back memories of when I put my beloved dog down... Losing a pet is one of life's greatest sorrows.

Sending you sympathies, and hopes that you find comfort in the happy memories of years shared with this member of your family.

[wexy]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 8:52pm

Sorry about your Kitty.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:14pm

I'm so sorry, sweetie. **Big hugs**

[opiv]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:20pm

I'm sorry Elphaba. We had to put our 16 year old dog to sleep a couple months ago. I was a mess, but it's so obvious now that it was time.

[Mama Mo]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:30pm

That is the hardest and most unselfish act you'll ever have to do. It will get easier in time. For now, just cry.

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:42pm

I'm so sorry, Elphaba It's so difficult to lose a pet, but I'm glad he went peacefully. All the best to you!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:02pm

It's never an easy decision, but it's the best one for your kitty. Any suffering is gone, and now you both can be at peace. I had to put my dog down 2 years ago after 14 years, and I still miss him every day, but he has gone on to that big doggy playground in the sky. You still have your memories to get you through this - remember them with a smile.
Updated On: 6/14/06 at 10:02 PM