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So, I guess July's not my month either

CaptainSeriousCaptainSerious member
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We had to put our cat down on Friday.  I'm still really numb; it was such a shock.  She's been sick since the Spring, but no one had any idea how bad it was.  Until Thursday, the vet still thought it was allergies.  Then the x-rays showed a big mass in her neck, obstructing her windpipe and most of her throat.  No one could believe she was still as affectionate and active as she was.  She was still even hunting and everything just a week before!

Turns out it was malignant and extremely aggressive.  We could have tried treatments, but they would not save her, just prolong the inevitable.  We couldn't see putting her through that, not knowing how uncomfortable/in pain she would be, just so we would have more time with her.  We got the news and had to make a decision quickly, since she was already under anesthesia.  It was our 5th wedding anniversary.

It's weird--we feel closer to one another.  I couldn't imagine going through this with anyone else.  We had a lot of plans for the weekend, and went through with them, mostly because we couldn't bear to just mope around the house.  It's been a very bittersweet weekend, and my heart is very heavy.  On top of it all, I feel awful for our other cat, who we adopted at the same time, and has no idea where her arch-nemesis/sometimes-friend has gone.

I'm ready for something different; I'm ready for things to turn around.  I'm usually the person who always sees the bright side or is looking forward to the next, great thing.  I feel like such a downer, and I don't like it, but it seems that I everytime I look forward to something, or hope that things are turning around, I get knocked down.  I am so ready for a change.

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Re: So, I guess July's not my month either

  • Dragonfly_BrideDragonfly_Bride member

    I'm so, so sorry. I've been there, and I know how awful & numbing it is - how everything just changes in an instant.

     

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  • MsBlakeMsBlake
    I am so sorry for your loss. My cat is one of my best buddies so I really sympathize with you. I hope August still be a better month... and at least it is almost here. Huge ((hugs)) to you.
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  • RJMbimRJMbim
    I'm so sorry hun
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  • -Stephanie--Stephanie-
    I am so sorry! 
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  • jewele803jewele803
    so sorry!  it's the hardest thing about being a pet owner:(
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  • TTCgradstudTTCgradstud
    I'm so sorry!!!  I adore my cats and it broke my heart when I had to put one down.  You did the right thing for her, even though it is heartbreaking for you.  ((HUGS)) 
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  • GLynn2009GLynn2009
    I am with you! This has been a awful month for me also. Our baby's Visa not getting done and problems with my teenagers have had me down for weeks now and I hate it. I do not want to do anything and I don't want to talk about it either. Here hoping for a better Aug. for both of us.
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  • julandjojulandjo member
    I'm so sorry.  The loss of a pet leaves a huge void, and nothing will heal it but time.  Hang in there.  (((hugs)))
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  • crystalpopcorncrystalpopcorn member
    I am so sorry.  I've been there too.  Losing a pet can cut you to your core.  I'm thinking about you and sending you a virtual hug.
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  • jpowell3jpowell3
    ((Hugs)) to you & your dh, loosing a pet is always difficult.
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  • foundmylazybumfoundmylazybum
    I'm so sorry Captain, my cat has cancer too. ?Change IS on the horizon love.?
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  • DAT1205DAT1205
    I am so sorry that you are dealing with some much crap lately!!!!  I will keep you and your family in my prayers for some WELL DESERVED good LUCK!  Keep your chin up!!!
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  • FinallyMrs.GFinallyMrs.G
    I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my cat 2 years ago and I still miss her, she was my baby. It's very hard! I'm thinking about you.
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  • BB&JBB&J

    So sorry to hear about your cat. It's so painful to lose a pet. I believe that out of each bad thing comes something good and your post kind of re-affirms that (You and DH coming together and being closer after the loss).

    Things will turn around and get better. It's a shame that we seem to grow as people more from the difficult times. Hope things get better soon!

    BB&J

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