You have my sympathy. We have lost three around that age over the last three years. Due to fostering others, we are back up to five again. It’s hard when you foster them as kittens and the shelter decides to put them down not to intercede. The smallest one, she owns me.
So sorry to hear your baby is gone. Prayers for your family. It’s so hard to have to make that decision.
Ah, bless you. This is so tough. Been there many times.
No cat lives 17 years without care and love from someone. I’m sorry for your loss but rejoice that someone loved a cat so much they took care of it for 17 years. You were lucky to have the cat for that long and the cat was lucky to have a partner that reciprocated. There is sorrow and there is no reason to look back as something was done very well and right.
We had our cat of 16 years die of renal failure. Our vet suggested a “dialysis” of sorts by putting fluid by IV under his skin...my wife is an RN and I was paramedic. We will NEVER do this again..far too painful for pet and owners. You just need to prepare...16 years is about an average life. Our three cats are getting on in age and we know that sooner or later we will have to make that painful decision. Just love them and take care of them until the end.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your kitty was lucky and obviously had a very good life! One of my cats is the same age, and I know we won’t have her too much longer. All of my cats had to be moved outside due to my medical situation (they have their own safe-from-coyotes compound, with lots of warm hidey holes), and I miss having them in the house very much. Prayers for you and your kitty and I know another one is out there somewhere who would love you and your home.
Been there and done that and it is so hard to do. Ours was the sweetest little Ragdoll with the bluest eyes ever. She showed up on our porch one day and stayed with us for 15 years. She was my wife's companion during those years I was working nights. Been about 8 years and it still pains a little to think of her.
We have two other cats now--a black female tabby and a crazy orange male tabby--who are like family. They're both now about 7 years old. I'm not one to equate pets with humans,, but I do believe that their innocent souls are capable of love and that some part of them will live on in heaven. You'll see your friend again.
It is so sad that you lost your dear pet and best friend, Buddy.
It is so hard to see them go. Look for him at the Rainbow
Bridge. He will be waiting for you there. Prayers for solace.
Our favorite cat, my Rocket died at 17 of chronic renal failure
(CRF) as well. He was a good boy, and we are looking forward
to seeing him again at the Rainbow Bridge.
FReeper Salamander prolonged his life by three years when she
recommended that we give him Real Water to drink, and his
kidneys very nearly recovered completely, but they eventually
did continue to deteriorate and he passed away.
Now that we have two younger female cats, we have had them
drinking Real Water all their lives with us, and we hope to have
them both for a very long time.
I am so sorry for your loss, but remember Kitty will be waiting for you when you get to Heaven, God loves His animals.
My condolences to you. I put one down last January at 19, and now her twin sister is worrying me a bit. Just remember all the happiness they gave you and it will get better in time.
CC
I’m sorry Robe...I’m so sorry...
I pray for your loss Robe....these things just tear me apart...
So sorry! Our Sadie just turned 15 in December. Other than some arthritis and a small heart murmur she is OK. Best cat we have ever had and we raised her from a kitten. Prayers for comfort for you!
So sorry but he had a good run. My vet said that most animals die of renal failure because of toxins from lack of teeth cleaning. My 11 year old dog needs to get his teeth cleaned right now, I need to get that done.
Sorry the hear this. Hurts. Prayers
So sorry....know that your kitty will be waiting for you....pets do go to Heaven!