[floriduh voter]

Sasha my maine coon took a turn for the worst last evening. We spent all morning from 6:00 am on driving in my car listening to Mozart for relaxation looking for a vet who could do the compassionate thing without emptying my wallet. The Humane Society was the place. It's right near where I sing. When I drive that way, I'll think of her when I'm not missing her at home. My short haired tabby who grew up w/Sasha noticed her absence when I came home at noon. It's going to be melancholy around here for awhile. Sasha was the only pet I had that liked my singing. We had once last practice session yesterday - so glad to have her as my number one fan.

Her gentle, lighthearted way will be missed 4ever. I hugged her for quite awhile before the bittersweet handoff. The alternative would have been intensive care, IV's, blood labs and at 15, she would have come home after a lengthy stay and stop eating again. I think when she was crying yesterday, it had to be hunger pain. She hadn't eaten enough for two weeks and was dehydrated too. A vet tech was kind enough to look her over at a place I rejected. She said Sasha was in bad shape. She said it at no cost. I appreciated that and then we left for The Humane Society.

The beautiful princess was still beautiful - just a little gamey, wobbly and boney. Pets are great but when they leave, it's a tough slog.

[Netizen]

Very sorry for your loss. Did the vet say what was wrong with Sasha?

[retrokitten]

I’m very sorry for your loss.

[Yaelle]

Oh, floriduh, I am so very sorry you lost Sasha. How very sad. It is so hard when their time comes. I am really very sorry.

[EmilyGeiger]

I am so sorry. I had to have a cat put down for the same conditions, this one a Russian Blue. He was gorgeous, gentle and so easy to love. My companion. I still miss him. Had a maine coon, which died last summer. God in his infinite wisdom gave us our pets to be a part of our families, and it makes it so hard when they leave. You will be in my prayers tonight.

[La Enchiladita]

This is sooo sad. I have tears, so sorry to hear about sweet Sasha. Yes, I know how it is....

[patriotspride]

” Pets are great but when they leave, it’s a tough slog. “

Know the feeling. We are on our third set of dogs. They become family, and truly do bring comfort in many ways.

Sahsa was fortunate to have such a caring owner.