Saying goodbye to an old friend...

[Godzilla2000]

Laugh at me if you want but I am doing my best not to cry right now because in 30 minutes I have to bring one of my cats to the veterinarian to put her out of her misery. I've had this cat for a very long time, as in 18 years old. She's survived well after my dad passed away this year and she's been through a lot with me, but she has been steadily getting worse and worse, her health failing as she's gotten older and now I must put her to sleep because in her old age she just can't live with all the aches and pains she's suffering from. I really wished I had someone with me right now to get me through this day, (I know who I'd want with me but that's just impossible right now.) but as has been the case all my life I must face this trial all by myself. I have to be strong.

 

[Thebumwhowalks]

Really sorry to hear about your dad.

and I have never had a pet, but i know from reading folk's thoughts on here how they can become like a friend and member of the family, so there is no shame in feeling real upset about this, hope you are ok, and don't get too depressed.

 

[NickSox]

Sorry to hear about that man. Growing up we had a dog and after my parents divorced my mom kept him. My sis and I were out of the house and she decided to go back to school at the age of 45 to get her RN. She got it and credited alot of it to the dog Bubba for being there every day when she got home. After she graduated Bubba was around 15 and started to get really sick and she had to do the same thing you're about to do. It tore her up inside but she knew it was best for her little buddy. So stay strong and remember the good times. She now has two new puppies and Bubbas paw prints in cement on her patio, and will always remember how he helped her. Hope this helps a bit.

 

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Sometime pets are like family. Sorry about your dad and your cat. Best wishes.

 

[Darthphere]

I have a cat and if I ever have to put him down I would be devastated. I'm sorry to hear that but just take solace your cat lived a very long life and will no longer be in pain. There's plenty of catnip in kitty heaven.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

Laugh at me if you want but I am doing my best not to cry right now because in 30 minutes I have to bring one of my cats to the veterinarian to put her out of her misery. I've had this cat for a very long time, as in 18 years old. She's survived well after my dad passed away this year and she's been through a lot with me, but she has been steadily getting worse nad worse, her health failing as she's gotten older and now I must put her to sleep because in her old age she just can't live with all the aches and pains she's suffering from. I really wished I had someone with me right now to get me through this day, (I know who I'd want with me but that's just impossible right now.) but as has been the case all my life I must face this trial all by myself. I have to be strong.

It sounds like you've given your cat a wonderful, long and healthy life, and she's loved you very much in return.

What your doing is the hardest thing you've ever had to do for her - and that's let her go when you feel like you need her most.

I know some people would cling on. Would not let them pass, because they can't face being alone.

I think what your doing is very much being strong.

And hey, I know it's just a forum, and few of us know each other very well. But we are all real people, and those of us who've poste here are thinking of you now.

So your not totally on your own

 

[chaseter]

Nobody is going to laugh at you. Very sad news and I am sorry to hear it.

 

[Spider-Who?]

Laugh at me if you want but I am doing my best not to cry right now because in 30 minutes I have to bring one of my cats to the veterinarian to put her out of her misery. I've had this cat for a very long time, as in 18 years old. She's survived well after my dad passed away this year and she's been through a lot with me, but she has been steadily getting worse nad worse, her health failing as she's gotten older and now I must put her to sleep because in her old age she just can't live with all the aches and pains she's suffering from. I really wished I had someone with me right now to get me through this day, (I know who I'd want with me but that's just impossible right now.) but as has been the case all my life I must face this trial all by myself. I have to be strong.

Only an insensitive jerk would do such a thing.

I'm truly sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is. I've had to put down 2 dogs and two cats over the last few years. All of them were like family, if not more. I'm also staring down the coming future of putting my last living dog down. She's 14, and while healthy for her age, time is beginning to catch up to her. She's my buddy, and I know I'm going to be a mess when it that time comes, just like with my first dog.

Stay strong. You're doing the right thing.

 

[Godzilla2000]

Well, things went pretty well all things considered. When I was packing my cat in my mom's car I snapped at one of my soon to be former neighbors because at that moment I was just angry and I didn't want his help. The trip to the vet and a bit afterwards I was balling like a school child. Right now I'm still a bit bothered, and I want my cat Shadow (Her dogs can only do so much for me because I'm a cat person.) with me right now but so far no reply on getting him from my mom, whom I'm moving in with until I can get myself settled in another place.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

Long story short:

Six years ago, I had a tiger-stripped pitbull. My sister brought him home as a newborn puppy on one cold dark december afternoon. It was my first real experience with a pet. Anyway, I raised him and I grew attached to him almost instantly.

Considering my extremely introvert personality and my distrust in people, he was the only true friend I had.

When he reached the age of three, he began to develop a disapproving habit. He commenced in the act of biting without logic and reason. He bit my brother, sister, uncle, mother, and last but not least me. Believe it or not, he stuck around for another a year or so. It wasn't until he caused mild nerve damage to my mother's hand that I finally took him to the pound. It was one most gut-wrenching things I ever had to do.

As soon as I arrived, I left him at the hands of staff and personnel to likely perform the process known as Euthanization. I didn't look back nor did I say goodbye.

That was that.

 

[SWAT]

It's a strange thing losing an animal. My mom had a cat that was so annoying, walked around talking all the time. Then she got hit by a car and died. Man, the house was so quiet after that.

 

[Godzilla2000]

I just have a really big heart, and I have taken in animals I felt bad for, and my cat was one of these charity cases. I got her as a 6 month old kitten because a neighbor had dropped her off in front of a cousin's house. I took her in as well as her brother, whom wasn't as sharp as she was. He got himself lost outdoors and never ca,e back so I was left with her and another cat I'd had at the time. She'd basically been with me for a major chunk of my adult life so that's an investment that I will not forget. All of my cats tend to be very long lived because I spoil them as I have a few that are getting quite old themselves, almost nearing the ten year age mark. I have 4 total now, 1 who is 9, 2 that are 8 and 1 who is 3. Like I said, I just have a very big heart and loss really gets to me hard because I grow so attached to the ones I care for the most. Right now I just feel like I have a huge hole punched right through my heart. It's been exceedingly tough for me because of all the other stresses I've been going through as well in my life at the moment.

 

[Scourge2099]

Sorry about your old man and cat dying.

 

[Mace Dolex]

I have three cats, the oldest one is probably 11 years old now, I'd hate to come to the decision of what to do with him in a couple of years.

 

[steintym]

I've had to put down two of my cats and it killed me. It really was like losing a family member each time. I still have one cat, she's getting older but hanging in there. I'm not looking forward to saying good bye to another.

Hang in there. It's a tough decision to make, but sounds like the right choice.

 

[Godzilla2000]

I just want to thank you all for being so wonderful to me in a time of crisis. The past couple of years have been really rough on me but I'm staying strong and ever hopeful for the future. I hated doing what i had to do for my cat, but she was just so old, lived to a ripe old age full of love which is more than any cat could ask for.

 

[Schlosser85]

Nothing silly about being emotional about losing a pet.

 

[Superman 1265]

I have three pets, one cat and two dogs, just the thought of one of them passing away some day makes me sad. I'm so sorry about your cat.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

Laugh at me if you want but I am doing my best not to cry right now

No one will. But if by some chance someone does, report the offending remark(s) and said smart-ass will be dealt with swiftly.

 

[Ultra Lantern]

Your father is with you in spirit and your pet will be with him.

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Sorry to hear about your losses.

Wish cats would live forever
I own two.

 

[Teelie]

I've had to deal with a lot of pets dying over the years. Most of them from old age or age related illnesses and it is always hard to deal with. Never really gets easier although you do learn to cope with it.

 

[SuperFerret]

You did the right thing. It's hard, yes, this type of thing is never easy, but look at the bright side, you gave her 18 years of love and warmth, which is much more than many cats get. Pets are a part of the family, and nobody should laugh at you for mourning a life. My deepest condolences for your losses.

 

[runawayboulder]

Dude, losing a pet is heart-breaking. F anybody that would rag on somebody over something like that.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

a pet is another member of the family and it hurts like hell when they die

i know how you feel man. just hang in there.