NAR - My cat is being put to sleep tomorrow morning :(

katerena · May 2010

Sigh. We've been working with a vet for awhile about her litter box avoidance and some general mood stuff - she is withdrawn, stopped grooming, anxious etc. We've always assumed it was behavioural and even thought we might have had the solution a week ago when we seperated her from the other pets. But all the issues came right back and the tests have just confirmed it's leukemia and he is recommending we put her to sleep.

This was always G's cat, he had her before we met, and frankly after living with me for 6 years she has never been a huge fan of mine, we've sort of lived a peaceful co-existence but never really getting involved with each other. And if I'm being really honest, I'm much more of a dog person than a cat person... but I'm still super sad. Those little suckers really have a way of working their way in you know? We're feeding her all kinds of treats tonight and spending time with her for her last night.

Anyways, just thought I would share. Hug your fur babies extra tight for us tonight.

sw_in_kc · May 2010

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you.

((hugs))

c1311 · May 2010

I'm so sorry about your kitty. I know how hard it is to make that decision and still miss the cat we had put to sleep 5 years ago.

anangelbug · May 2010

I'm so sorry! It is hard, my fur-babies are like real human babies to me. We lost a dog and a cat this year and it sucks. Here's a little poem for you kitty:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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