[CAluvdubya]

Cali- I just lost my long time baby on Tuesday so I know that raw feeling.

My Tucker had diabetes (for 4 years) and his kidney failure (CRF) was worsening. I did my best to save him. I had given him insulin in the morning but his body was so ravenged that he went into shock and convulsions by the afternoon. He passed away in his sleep under very good care.

He had a very bad day, but only 1 very bad day in his 15 years, so for that, I am thankful.

I know that you made the right decision. We all try our best to spare the members of our family as much pain as possible. You promised to take care of your baby and you did just that. S/he has crossed the Rainbow Bridge with My Tucker and they are frolicking in the green grass and warm sunshine.

[retrokitten]

((((Califreak)))))

It would have been cruel to let her suffer. You did the right thing.

[rhetorica]

You did the right thing. I had to do this a couple of years ago and it was the hardest thing I ever did. But you were with her to the end and she kenw that.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Condolences on your loss of your cat.

[MEG33]

I wish now I had had my beloved Purty put down..She died in my arms on a Sunday..It wasn’t easy. May you be comforted.

[meowmeow]

It’s such a hard decision to make (I’ve done it twice) but believe me, you did the right thing. May the Creator grant you peace, good memories and when the time is right, a new furry friend to share your love with.

[Sunshine Sister]

I agree with the first post. If kitty was sick then, even though it’s one of the hardest decisions you ever have to make, you did the right thing. I had to put a dog down once and I cried for days. Not fun but just think, now they are free of what ailed them and they are waiting for you to join them. I personally take a great bit of comfort from that thought.

[Fawn]

I’m so sorry ....but do not feel like you are a hypocrit. I think we instinctively know when it’s time to end their suffering. It’s the last act of kindness we do. I an sure they are all waiting for us in the end......wouldn’t be heaven without them.

[geege]

Sorry for your loss....Sad thing to do.

[tflabo]

Yes you did it right. Years ago our little cat Salt took a long time to die...I didn’t want to put him down—let it go too far with him keeping his mouth open all the time in a ghastly death look. Finally took him to the Vet. to put him down—he was a fighter but we could have spared him some misery a lot sooner.

[JDoutrider]

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[Conservativegreatgrandma]

I am very sorry for your loss. The loss of a beloved pet causes real grief, not to be minimized.

[ellery]

Oh, FRiend, I’m so sorry. My prayers and condolences to you.

[mysterio]

Prayers for your cat and for you. It’s never easy to lose a friend. And I’ve found animals are some of the best people. Hang in there.

[JDoutrider]

It was just three weeks ago that I gave my 19 year old lap warmer back to the Lord... I truly know your pain. Hard as it was to put our Kitty down, I thank the good Lord above for those 19 years that she owned us!

I too swore no more pets! But as firm as I was in that resolve it was not to be! I just moved the family to our new home (our Galt's Gulch!) and lo and behold, guess what awaited us when we unloaded the rig? Yep! Way out here in the boondocks, 12 miles from civilization, stood a young healthy mouser who evidently survived the winter (47 below) by living underneath the house next to the furnace, and clearing out the mouse population! It will make a good barn cat... and already has given salve to the pain in my heart from losing my 19 year old~!

I suggest you consider getting owned by another furball as well! It will soon make your heart smile again too!

[devane617]

It is one of the hardest things to do, but was necessary. Rest easy knowing you made a tough decision that was correct. God Bless.

[Shire]

I had to do that with my cat, Bigun. We got her when my husband was stationed in Turkey and she moved all over the world with us. She got kidney failure and I spent a ton of money on her trying to save her. Came home from work one day and she was laying in her litter box with litter in her mouth. I knew that she was worth more than that so I took her to the vet. I couldn’t stay while it happened but did have a nice funeral for her at the pet cemetary. I had her for 16 years and I still miss her today! That happened in 2005 and I think of her every day. She was a very good friend.