my old cat

[twirlgirl]

this is a very sad time for me as at 6 oclock tonight im going to the vets to have my 20 year od cat put to sleep, he has well used his 9 nine lives and has been an amazing white perfect nuisance. When anyone came to the house he presumed they had come to see him, even those who were not cat lovers, He has been a healthy beast but we think he had a stroke or similar on sat night and fell down the stairs, Im just so sad, I stayed up with him all night and have nursed him all day and I just feel so sad. We have another cat the same age and just know we will have to go through the same again. Sorry if im going on a bit but other anmal lovers will knw how i feel

[Im a BusyBee]

i have posted on here about my cat, she is 19 this year and becoming incontinent, not always, but cant relate it to anything but old age. I think her days are numbered but none of us will take her to vets to have her put to sleep. she doesnt seem to be suffering apart from this. so i know exactly what your going through. i think we should think they have had a good life and be thankful we have all those years with them - but i know thats easier said than done.

[DrFilth]

have you not got anyone that could take it for you. my friend has worked in an abattoir and even he had to get his brother to take his dog. we get to close to them and it is a very sad thing to do.at least you have had a long and happy time together.


may your heart beat strong


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[twirlgirl]

have to take him myself but my husband will be thee but hes as upset as me, must se it through tothe end. My grown up family are all upset too, it helps to know others care x

[momac]

I'll say a little prayer,try and try to keep your chin up,I know it's hard we've been through it,and know what you're going through.

[LoftyLottie2]

So sad, but just remember twilgirl it will be you and your husband there at the end with him and he will feel secure and with people he knows and loves. Our vet lets us hold our animals in our arms when they give them the injection. They have all gone very peacefully and quietly.

You have given him 20 happy years and were there for him until the last.

All the best to you.

[carmalee]

suppose its absolutely out of the question for the vet to come to you? I have a very old dog and have this arrangement with my vet so I don't have to stress her out. I know exactly how you feel - very sad doesn't cover it but many, many animals go to the big kennel in the sky without ever having any love and affection in their lives. Your cat is truly blessed to have such a caring owner. Chin up, you are doing the last decent thing for your pet even though its difficult for you. Give him a stroke from me.

[pips1]

What a great life, 20 years. My cat seems to be getting old and he is only 12, I dread to think what I will do when it's his time as he is the only pet I have and he's my best friend. I do feel for you, and your other cat too as it will grieve as well. As the others have said you will be with him at the end and he's had a happy life with you - his old body needs to rest now so he'll be happy.

[horselady]

Oh dear, I know exactly how you feel, I've been through this so many times. It's good that you will be there at the end, I think we owe them that. Take care and lots of hugs. xxxx

[LoftyLottie2]

We have always had the vet come to us to Carmalee so that the animal is not at all stressed out. However, it does cost more and they have to come out with a vetinary nurse as well. Not everybody could affford it. It's by far the best option, but at least twirlgirl's cat will be with people he knows. I could never leave an animal alone with a stranger to end their days, however much upset it causes me.

[horselady]

carmalee has a good point, the vet has come to the house twice with my various pets and it does make a huge difference to know the pet goes off to sleep in their own home.

[garner]

My thoughts will be with you tonight twirlgirl.You gave him a good life and that is the main thing.He will be with the other cats over Rainbow Bridge, free from pain.It's not a nice thing to do, but think about him, you are doing what is best for him and not you, keep that in mind.g.

[brenda]

My deepest and most sincere thoughts are with you x

[ruthann58]

twirlgirl i feel for you i am so sorry you are having to go through this i have so many times but you are doing the last thing you can help him with rather then letting him linger and suffer you are putting him first in time you will remember the funny and happy times and not as he is now love to you and yours Ruth xxxx

[bensmum]

So sorry to hear this twirlgirl. Like most other pet lovers I have been in this situation a few times and it is never easy. It is however the last kindness you can do for your obviously well-loved cat. He will be with people who love him to the end. My thoughts are with you
xxx

[jules77]

So sorry, thinking of you.

We have all been there, and know what you are going through. I hope you were strong and were with him when you said goodbye. He will know he was loved, and you will always have fond memories of him.

[cruella]

twirlgirl,
I really feel for you and your family. It is heartbreaking when you lose a pet.
You have done the kindest thing for your cat.
Gone over to Rainbow bridge. xxxxx RIP

[barb1314]

Hi twirlgirl,just to let you know that I'm thinking of you.It's a terrible thing to have to do but what an amazing age your cat has lived to.Take care of yourself and I hope you start to feel a little better soon xx

[puddicat]

so difficult twirl whatever pet u have god blessx

[Schutzengel]

R.I.P Precious puss. Hugs to you twirlgirl.