Great post, but I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve been there about 6 times and it never gets easier. Like you, I’ve learned to be a better person having pets.
It’s tough saying “goodbye” to your pets. They become a part of the family, and their passing leaves a huge void. The pleasure and comfort they bring in their short lives make it well worth having them as company. God bless.
What a sweet kitty. Sorry for your loss.
Now we have Jed, another black lab. He is no replacement for Bo, and could never be. He is his own, wonderful, self. An irresistible personality. He is six years old now, and I can't imagine when that day comes again. But I will gladly endure it in exchange for his company and devotion now.
I like those two more than most people I ever met. They are far more than just dogs. Hope you are well Laz!
Nicely done, Laz. You’re helping more people today than I have in a lifetime.
As someone who has had to put down more than his share of cats — thank you for this insightful, lyrical post. In fact two of our cats, Blackie and Lucy, looked very similar to your precious kitty.
Thanks Laz and so very sorry. I am facing the same with my best friend, Maxwell, my fifteen yo dachshund. Every day I know it gets closer, he is failing so quickly. Even though your post hit so hard, it is also reassuring in so may ways.
Sweet Laz. I love every word you wrote about your Cathy. Good thing I spotted your thread on my own because I wasn’t pinged. God bless and keep you. I believe she’s with St. Francis.
Sorry about your loss Laz! I have heard many people say that their pets are like family. As far as I am concerned, my little pet IS FAMILY! I know that you felt this way about your “little girl” as well. Didn’t read all the comments, so I don’t know if this was mentioned, but it might help. It is free btw.
http://www.ilovedmypet.com/
I’m sorry for your loss Laz. My best friend Timmy has been gone for 7 years, and I still find myself thinking of him, and missing him every day. His photos are on my fridge, so he’s never out of my sight. He was only 10 when I had to have him put down after he was diagnosed with cancer. Initially I was angry that he had been taken from me after only 10 years. He was an indoor cat, and I had had outdoor cats that had survived to be almost 19. As time has passed, I’ve learned to appreciate the time I did have with him. He brought a lot of joy into my life, and I’d like to think that one day I’ll see him and my other pets again in the great beyond.
Brought back hurt memories of my buddy that possibly had the same ailment, just stopped eating and went downhill fast.
I could not bear to watch him struggle to breathe, too weak to use his box. At least I held him while he went.
Tore me up real bad, though I went through it differently than you did. Did come to realize that I am far more in tune spiritually with my little buddies than with people, for good or ill.
Very well written Laz. Your Cathy is in the best of company as she and my Timber are hanging out at that bridge, waiting for us to catch up with them.
Especially this one... "...but I clung to hope like a rescue rope in a cold ocean"....because it's one that every believer in Jesus Christ knows right down to the bone and then some!
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.....be not afraid,only believe. (John 14:27,Mark 5:36)
She lives on thanks to that bit of humor because I'm going to be telling others about the cat that named herself CATHY.
Beautifully spoken. (((Laz))))
I had to have one of our cats euthanized. I put my hand on her because I didn’t her to leave without someone in contact with her. I thought I was going to be strong. I was wrong.
Prayers sent Laz. Well written, good job sharing your experience.
Now I have to fix my screen, too.
I am so, so sorry for the loss of your beloved friend Cathy. You gave her a very good life. You gave her a very peaceful passing. She knew her fate was always safest in your hands. Hopefully, when the time is right, you will find it in your heart to give another pet a good home, there are so many critters, great and small, that need us. You did good.........
My deepest condolences. I knew that she had been ailing. I didn’t know that she passed away. I’m very sorry.
Lovely girl, Laz. I lost my kitty in May- she was 20. She was with me almost half my life. I lost a family member in her... still grieving.