Sad Day

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:10 am

Today was a very sad day for us our 16 year old cat had to be put to sleep. He has been with us since he and his brother and sister were born. It was Mother's Day eve 1995. I got up and looked for him to serve his breakfast and he was not in his normal spot so looked around and then feed the other animals and got dressed. I was getting ready to go look for him again when I heard him in the garage. I went out to let him in and found him lying on the floor crying. I grab a blanket and the phone and called the vet and told them to expect me as soon as I could get to them. I was really not sure that he was going to make it. He was cold and all he could do is cry and then he would just ly silent on the blanket. He did make it to the doctor but they could not do anything for him. He had a small mast in his stomach/intestine area and they said they could do some test and blood work but his BP was so low they would never be able to operate and at his age it would probably kill him anyway. It was such a shock as he had showen no signs of trouble at all previous to this. He had lost a bit of weight but nothing drastic and he was continuing to eat and drink as normal. He had slowed down some but at his age you expect that. So the doctor and I decide the best thing was to let him go. She cried with me as she has taken care of him since he was baby. Then I brought him back home and buried him on the hill that he has run for the last 16 years.

Really really going to miss him.

purgatory · Post by **purgatory** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:20 am

so sorry for your loss Rose

I hope you draw comfort from the fact he had a long and happy life and at least the end was quick

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:45 am

Sending loads of hugs your way--how very lucky you were to have him so long!

bluenoseshelley · Post by **bluenoseshelley** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:39 am

oh rose so sorry for your loss big hugs

i know how hard it is to lose a pet you had for so long my boyfriend and his parents had to have there dog jess put to sleep 2 weeks ago they had her for 14 years she had a heart murmer for 3 years but got an infection and couldnt fight it off

as soon as they knew she couldnt get better they had to cjoose to have her put to sleep we brought her home and buried her in the garden she was rescued at 6 months old from a family that used to beat her and was treated almost like another child i feel your pain and sorrow rose and my thoughts are with you

dollystitcher · Post by **dollystitcher** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:50 am

Oh Rose you poor thing, I am so sorry. I had to have my elderly dog put to sleep just before Christmas so I know just how you feel. All I can say is cherish your memories of your beloved pet and be glad that you gave him such a kind loving home, and know that you did your very best for him.

Midge · Post by **Midge** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:19 am

I'm so sorry for you Rose.
H x

~threadbear~ · Post by **~threadbear~** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:20 am

I'm so, so sorry Rose. I'm sending you massive

It's wonderful that he had such a great life with you and hopefully the memories you have of times with him will comfort you.

caz78 · Post by **caz78** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:48 am

I am so sorry for your loss

Veawen · Post by **Veawen** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:52 am

So sorry to hear Rose

agi · Post by **agi** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:57 am

Oh, poor you. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you are going to miss him.

valb58 · Post by **valb58** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:00 am

So sorry to hear about your loss

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:14 am

thinking of you all

Emma1977 · Post by **Emma1977** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:24 am

sorry for your loss. Pets really do become part of the family and it's painful when they pass away. We had a staffie that lived till he 15. I was sad at losing him but it was also sad as another link to my childhood had passed away too.

talenaya · Post by **talenaya** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:33 am

I'm so sorry Rose. I know what your going through. Just remember the good times and the those times that were annoying when they happen but funny looking back.

Sarah Gixxer · Post by **Sarah Gixxer** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:15 am

I'm so sorry to hear this, Rose, it's terrible to lose a pet. My heart goes out to you.

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:50 am

Dear Rose, so sorry to read about your beloved friend having to leave you but it was obviously his time to go. It is even harder when you have reared them from kittens.

My dear old Silver was 19 when I had to make the last trip to the vet. My DD and I sat up with his mum and had to help her birth him, he was so big and she so small. His mum Muffin, lived until she was 16.

As others have said, cherish the memories, you can visit his resting place and talk to him,

if that helps and above all know that he had a wonderful home and great life for all his years.

Sally

dwitt · Post by **dwitt** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:01 am

Sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:10 am

Oh Rose, I'm so sorry for you, after all those years to lose your dear friend -- I hope your memories will give you comfort and happiness looking back on the time you had together.

freelady · Post by **freelady** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:41 am

I'm so sorry Rose that you lost your furry friend after all this time. There is nothing i can add that will ease the hurt or help you miss him less. Just know that many of us know that awful feeling and are here for you.

Hugs.

Lili · Post by **Lili** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:47 am

I am so sorry...
Send to you a lots of hugs.

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