today has been the worst day for me. My cat is 13 yrs old and for the last 2 years has had trouble with a few times a week. She had kidney failure when she was 3 yrs old. she overcame it and except for this vomiting problem has done well. Lately she dropped from 10lbs to 7lbs, started sleeping alot more and had alot of painful arthritis in her back end. Well, the last straw was, I just had my carpets professionaly cleaned because we are trying to keep our house spotless to sell it (we are posted and are showing our home). I woke up this morning and wouldn't you know it, but I had to clean up kitty vomit off my carpet. I just couldn't keep this up any more. I've had tests done and vet visits but no awnser to her problem. All this is adding up to big dollars. Anyway, this morning I made the fateful decision that it was time to have her put down. I had to take her to the vet 1 hour before I went to work. I loved her so much, she was such a special part of our family. Anyway, I've been a mess and devastated all day, crying so much my cheeks are raw! I'm going up to bed, taking 2 tylenol's and going to try and sleep. I am so exhausted. In my head I rationalize that it was time, in my heart I miss her so much....
Thanks for listening
Marie
Ohh, I am so sorry. You have me tearing up thinking about the when my cat dies (he's turning 12 this year). I was devastated a few years ago when my old cat got ran over and killed. I cried for 4 days straight. I was even crying while I was at work. I know how hard it is. Cry as much as you need to. She lived a long time and you gave her a great life. Cheer up sweetie.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My Elvis just turned 18 and just the thought of having to eventually make the very decision you did some day, makes my heart hurt. You did the right thing, by the way. I hope you sleep well. This pain will be replaced with sweet memories, in time.
Marie, I know how you feel. I still cry sometimes for pets that we have had to put down over the years. I know that we did the right thing but it was still hard. The toughest was when my bestest buddy, a cat by the name of Onslo, developed kidney cancer at the age of 4 and there was nothing the vet could do. Onslo slept with me every night with his head on my shoulder and he would jump into my arms if I patted my chest. He was pretty special and I wish that he could have lived longer.
You will miss your kitty and cry for her, but after awhile, you will be able to smile about the good times that you had with her.
Marie, I'm sorry about your kitty but you did the right thing for her. She couldn't have been too comfortable in the end, and you gave her a dignified, peaceful closing to her life. She was so lucky to have you love her and I know she loved you for it.
A few years ago I had to put my cat down after my own sister accidentally ran him over. It was horrible because he could've had surgery to repair some fractures, but I just didn't have the funding at the time to do it. Losing a family member is never easy, but the pain does subside and you always have the sweet, happy memories of your time together.
Aw honey I'm so sorry for your loss. Pets are a huge part of our daily lives and they can be just as much of a family member as an actual person. My mom's cat is doing the vomiting thing too, so I know eventually we'll be doing the same thing. You did the right thing though-now your kitty is at peace and doesn't feel any more pain.
I'm so sorry to hear about your precious cat. I also have an aging cat named Cleo, I use her name for my user id, she is 9 years old this coming month and I don't look forward to the day I have to say goodbye to her. She has been my most beloved and spoiled baby for the last 9 years. It's hard I know but with time it will get easier. Just think of her having a good time in heaven, eating seafood, drinking milk and chasing mice anytime she feels like it. She's not suffering anymore. I hope that you will feel better soon. Bev
Marie, I totally understand your pain and loss. I've had to make that same decision a few times in my life. The following 'poem' was written especially for animal lovers like us, and will help you shed a few tears, but also know that all of our animals will be waiting for us...
Quote:
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.
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Chimo. I'm not an animal-person, but I've known many who are and know how attached people and their pets can become.
Chimo.....Your sad story could and can be mine as well. My cat is 18yo and regularly vomits and poo's out of her litterbox. She has moved 3 times cross country, takes blood pressure medicine, has blood in her stools,arthritis and slowly over the years gone from obese (16lbs) to 5.5 lbs. Thankfully her canned food was discontinued and the new substitute (to control IBSyndrome) has made her gain 1 lb. It is never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet but at the same time, you don't want her to suffer any more and you know in your heart of hearts that it was just time. Love her through her quirky personality and fun things you used to do together and cherish those times.
My deepest sympathies go out to you, Marie. Losing a beloved family member is heartbreaking.
I know the pain you are feeling as about 9 months ago, we had to put down our 20 year old cat, and a year before that, we had to do the same for our 6 year old cocker spaniel when she got very sick. We still grieve for them both, as well as our other pets that have long passed.
It does get better over time. You've probably read this poem before, but its such a lovely poem and it has given me comfort, and so I share it with you:
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.
Thank you all for your lovely, kind words! It hurts alot when I think of Jessie, but I look forward to the day when I can see her sweet face again! I hope the sadness will lessen over time. It is so different today without her, Your kind words brought more tears but also, made me think of her with special memories. For that, I Thank all of you...
Marie
I am so sad...
today has been the worst day for me. My cat is 13 yrs old and for the last 2 years has had trouble with 
a few times a week. She had kidney failure when she was 3 yrs old. she overcame it and except for this vomiting problem has done well. Lately she dropped from 10lbs to 7lbs, started sleeping alot more and had alot of painful arthritis in her back end. Well, the last straw was, I just had my carpets professionaly cleaned because we are trying to keep our house spotless to sell it (we are posted and are showing our home). I woke up this morning and wouldn't you know it, but I had to clean up kitty vomit off my carpet. I just couldn't keep this up any more. I've had tests done and vet visits but no awnser to her problem. All this is adding up to big dollars. Anyway, this morning I made the fateful decision that it was time to have her put down. I had to take her to the vet 1 hour before I went to work. I loved her so much, she was such a special part of our family. Anyway, I've been a mess and devastated all day, crying so much my cheeks are raw! I'm going up to bed, taking 2 tylenol's and going to try and sleep. I am so exhausted. In my head I rationalize that it was time, in my heart I miss her so much....
Grief
