My cat's dying :(

bna · Post by **bna** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:55 pm

Hi Ms. Purple
I'm sorry to hear about your cat. It's ok to be sad and you should give yourself permisson to feel it. I wish you good things. take care and God Bless.

lau_von_c · Post by **lau_von_c** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:20 pm

I dont really know what to say except that im so sorry, its horrible because we love our animals so much and they are helpless but your cat has lived a great life with you and her previous owners so be glad for that. Cry and grieve.. there is nothing to be ashamed of and it will make you stronger in the long run.

Love,
Lau

Live again · Post by **Live again** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:46 pm

I am so sorry to hear about Loxley! It is such a terrible thing to let a pet go. I've had to do it before, too and the vet sent me a note afterwards that warmed my heart....knowing it's the right thing to do doesn't make it any easier! I hope you are feeling better soon.

LeeAnn Sanzo · Post by **LeeAnn Sanzo** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:03 pm

MsPurple, I'm sorry to hear about your cat..I lost a cat several years ago..Her name was Angel and my daughter loved her so much that she would put her in her bookbag and take her for rides up and down the sidewalk on her bike..all you could see was angels head sticking out of the bookbag..but the vet that had to put her down said she had feline leukemia ..but they were very sweet and sent beautiful card saying that the cat was in rainbow ridge ..which was doggy/kitty heaven and were playing with all the other animals in heaven..that brought a beautiful thought of Angel playing with all the other animals in heaven ..and we would see her again one day..I am a definite animal lover..right now I have 2 dogs and 2 pups..we had 5 to start out with and now I can't bear to let go of the last two..animals bring such unconditional love and companionship..

forever young 06 · Post by **forever young 06** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:13 am

my cat died last feb 14 it has been a year.he was 18 years old we loved him very much,he was the best cat there will never be another one like him.he lost weight and had been very healthy but we decided to take him to the vet.we should have taken him sooner he was in renal failure.I can still see him he was so sick and she did't suggest having him put down,and we couldn't stand the thought.that was always a fear of mine having to have him put to sleep the vet said well he does't seem to be in pain and the funny thing was he ate that morning and when we got him home we had gotten him some chicken that he always liked but he wouldn't eat but her drank some water. we went to church and got home he was under my bed and he started crying out in pain and it was bad my husband carried him in to the den and was crying and rubbing him and I was in a terrible state I tryied to call a vet this was 10:00 at night I know if I could call one they would have to put him down but we could not stand for him to be in pain.thank God it didn't last long he only lived about an hour and he would just cry out every few minutes.we were telling him he could go and I was praying for him to go.It was bad he needed to have been put to sleep when he was at the vets.I had another cat that quit eating after he died and she started acting like something was wrong with her mouth.I took her to another vet they said it was her teeth and took some out she was on ivs and she never recoverd it seems like every thing we did for her was wrong she got weaker by the day we keep her on ivs for about a week then I brought her home tried to force feed her but we couldn't save her and she died about a week after my first cat.I was out about 800.00 dollars on both the cats.I don't think I will get any more they are alot of work and expense but they are alot of company.

gennie hardin · Post by **gennie hardin** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:49 am

My Darling Ms Purple,
I have seven cats and two dogs (we live on a big farm),my cats the original mothers and fathers' to the ones I have now, were all adopted out to me because the owners husband did not want them. In the ten to twelve years that I have raised cats and dogs, there has come a time when I too had to let go. I know first hand that it's not easy,but it is the most rightful and humane thing you could do for Loxley. Have you ever thought that GOD has another Loxley waiting for you at the shelter? I'll be thinking about you and praying for you.

MsPurple · Post by **MsPurple** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:18 am

I think your prayers really helped. I was able to get through it. My fiance of course went with me. He always said he hated her but he was always just kidding. He loved her just as much as I did. And we both miss her a lot. He was very supportive and said how proud he was of me for days. I needed that I think. We both knew we were doing the right thing. I'm just glad I had that last day with her. I stayed home from work and slept next to her on the couch with my hands on her. She didn't purr at all, but she swished her tail when we talked to her. She knew we were there in the end and she was thankful to go. She was almost too tired to breath. They gave her some pain medication, so I didn't have to worry about her being in pain.

When the time came, I was strong until it was over. I cried a lot and said goodbye to her. I picture her laying on my Grandma's chest in heaven (she liked to pretend she was a fluffy scarf) and that makes me feel better.

We've decided not to get another cat just yet. I have on scaredy-cat left who deserves to live out her retirement years in peace. She'll have us all to herself until her time comes. It'll be harder on me to let her go because I've had her much longer and she's my baby. My fiance says he plans to drive me straight from the vets office to the pet store when her time comes, tears and all, so I can pick out two new little kittens! I'm not looking forward to it, but it will make me feel better.

Thank you for your support, stories, and prayers. It helps to know you guys care.

Mary Wargo · Post by **Mary Wargo** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:34 am

When I had to take my 20 year old cat to be euthanized I left the vet's office in tears and couldn't even drive home. A total stranger in the parking lot came over to me, put her arms around me and said "you look like someone who just lost her best friend and you need a hug." She showed me a tatoo she had done on her shoulder of her deceased cat's paw print so that her cat would always be with her. I will never forget what a nice thing to have happen from a total strange, just when I needed it.

Jennifier · Post by **Jennifier** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:52 am

Ms. Purple,

I am sorry to hear that your cat is sick. I hate when animals are sick or dying because we out live them by so many years. I will be praying for you to be able to have strength in this hard situation. Just remember that God doesn't give us anything that we can't handle and by you saving the cat from being put down before you gave her extra time in her life that she wouldn't have gotten otherwise. I know how hard it is to lose a pet I had a childhood pet that got hit by a car when I was younger and I was told that whatever we love on earth will be with us in heaven. Even though animals I believe don't have souls to determine where they go, I do believe that because you love this pet this much that God will let you have it in Heaven with you. I hope this has been of some comfort! God bless!

Jennifier