Yesterday we had to put our beautiful kitty down. We tried so hard for the last year and a half to save her, but in the end it was cancer and there was nothing else we could do. Our vet cried with us.
Last night no one had dinner. I did my mtx shot and went to bed. Today I woke up feeling like garbage and can't seem to stop crying. I keep telling myself We did the right thing and she is no longer suffering, but it so painful for me.
I'm sorry, I probably won't be much help to anyone today....
Oh Deb I'm so sorry :( It's impossibly hard to lose an animal. Knowing that its coming is sometimes even HARDER. :( *hugs* Grieve as much as you need to, fur babies are people too.
Aww, Deb. I'm so sorry about your cat. You gave your little kitty a good life, and what pet could ask for more? Saying goodbye to these faithful friends is so hard, it hurts so much.
Linda
I'm crying now. You did the right thing. I lost my cat to cancer 2 years agoSorry to hear about your cat. We had to put down an old and faithful dog years ago and it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. He was not himself for a while and we couldn't bear to see him suffer any longer. He went from being quite possibly the happpiest dog in the world to being very lethargic and dependent on us to get around.
My heart goes out to you.
Deb, Sorry does not seem like a strong enough word because it's a terrible thing to go thru. I lost my kitty 5 years ago and I am still grieving. It took me well over a year to get up the courage to get another kitty because I did not want to go thru it again, but I did and I am so happy now. History repeats itself, so I am sure that I will be grieving again someday. Guess it's just part of life. If we could hold on to those we love forever, it would be wonderful, but God did not plan it that way.Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved pet.
Believe, just believe as hard as you can!
I am sorry - I know how much you hurt right now. Sometimes it feels our pets know us best of all.
Deb,I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your kitty. Our kitty is a part of our family and I can imagine your pain. Many prayers headed to you, your family and your kitty.
Hugs,
Jen
((((hugs)))) Always know in your heart you did the right thing. I truly believe in the Rainbow Bridge. Your kitty is running, jumping, playing with yarn, chasing mice, and doing all the things a kitty does. She is at great peace and no longer in pain. And the best thing is...she is waiting for you. You will have her again.I know exactly how you feel. I just had to do the same to my beautiful 7 year old Siamese cat about 1 1l/2 weeks ago. He developed kidney disease. He was at the emergency room, several days at the vets and then back home for 1 month. Had to give him ivs daily - kitty dialysis--force feed him and force water down him. Finally he was just so weak and sick--I took him to the vets. I miss him so much.
The vet made a contribution to the Wynn Feline Foundation and that verse about the Rainbow Bridge was on their literature. I still break down and cry a lot. Then I feel like sh__ because my RA is acting up now!
Hi Debbie,
I'm a cat person and several years ago, I lost my beloved Sandy. She had no idea that she was a C-A-T! She had brain cancer and passed on at the vets. The funny thing was that I knew when she had passed on. I couldn't feel the connection to her.
I walked around in a fog for a few days and my other cat would go looking for her. I had this very empty feeling in my heart. Call me crazy, but I had her creamated and she now sits on my shelf in her little box.
Deb, cry as much as you need to. If and when you are ready, another little furry one will come in to your life and heart. Our little fur children are so much comfort to us.
Take care,
Marisa And my furry kids