I have to put down my cat Monday

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

She is sick. Little. I have had Little 11 years.She was a stray. She was/is having a very hard time breathing...We have her on many meds for different things plus her breathing...BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HER SUFFER. All she does is lay in her bed. Can hardly walk.

She has kidney disease and water around her lungs. I love this cat. She used to weigh around 20 pounds. Over the last few years she has lost A LOT of weight before she was sick due to HYPERTHYROIDISM. She maybe weighs 7.5 pounds wet now. We have done everything for her.:frown:

Please pray for me.I don't know how to control my emotions. I LOVE MY LITTLE. Putting her down at the Vet Monday.:frown:

KEVIN. THANKS.

[melinda]

:hug: :hug: :hug:


I'm so so sorry................ :(

I have no idea how I would ever control my emotions in your situation....I will be praying for you.

[roger teekell]

I'm so sorry to hear your pet is not doing well...

I will prat for you to have peace in your heart in this very troubling time...

[Seanachie]

Hello BOOOOOSHHHH,

My prayers are with you to the Good Lord that he send you the strength and resolve to lovingly end Little's life in a way that makes God proud of your humanity.

Be well with all of the strength and resolve you can muster up, and more importantly; your heartfelt Love in the mourning of 'Little's' passing to another journey,

Jim

[blazer]

aww, I am sorry! :hug:

[USMCmom]

Kevin...I am sorry that "Little" is suffering. Am praying for the both of ya!
Take care & God Bless
Kelly

[terri910]

Don't worry about controlling your emotions, BOOOOSH...

It's just a difficult thing, to have to put down a pet.

I'm sorry you have to go through this.....

[countmein]

Will be praying for you. :( :hug:

[Silentnomore]

It takes a special person to love animals the way pet owners do. You have given Little a wonderful life :).
Whatever you do, don't try to control your emotions, grieve for Little and moving on will be easier.

[Dreamy]

She is sick. Little. I have had Little 11 years.She was a stray. She was/is having a very hard time breathing...We have her on many meds for different things plus her breathing...BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HER SUFFER. All she does is lay in her bed. Can hardly walk.

She has kidney disease and water around her lungs. I love this cat. She used to weigh around 20 pounds. Over the last few years she has lost A LOT of weight before she was sick due to HYPERTHYROIDISM. She maybe weighs 7.5 pounds wet now. We have done everything for her.:frown:

Please pray for me.I don't know how to control my emotions. I LOVE MY LITTLE. Putting her down at the Vet Monday.:frown:

KEVIN. THANKS.


I am so sorry Kevin.:hug:

I have a 14 year old cat who is also slowing down. And I had to put my 13 year old dog down a few years ago.

Just remember. You shared and gave her a wonderful loving life and now you are doing the one last kind act of love honey.

You are in my thoughts and prayers today.

[super cool ski instructor]

I am sorry to hear about this Kevin. I had to put down my cat Noodles a couple of years ago for the exact same reason. It is heartbreaking. I could not even be in the room when they did it...and that is a huge regret of mine.

Just know that what you are doing is what is best for Little..that really is the only way to get through it. :hug:

[Calibabe]

She is sick. Little. I have had Little 11 years.She was a stray. She was/is having a very hard time breathing...We have her on many meds for different things plus her breathing...BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HER SUFFER. All she does is lay in her bed. Can hardly walk.

She has kidney disease and water around her lungs. I love this cat. She used to weigh around 20 pounds. Over the last few years she has lost A LOT of weight before she was sick due to HYPERTHYROIDISM. She maybe weighs 7.5 pounds wet now. We have done everything for her.:frown:

Please pray for me.I don't know how to control my emotions. I LOVE MY LITTLE. Putting her down at the Vet Monday.:frown:

KEVIN. THANKS.

Putting down a dog or cat that we love like any other member of our family is one of the most difficult decisions we have. However they depend on us that when that time comes, we make that decision for them.

I have a 16 yr old dog that developed this auto-immune disease similar to lupus, it is called phemphegus, and I seriously thought we would have to put her down. She was only 4 years old at the time. My husband had to carry her out to go to the bathroom, because she would not, she refused to go in the house. I sat at my kitchen table and cried my eyes out. We took her to the vet, he saw what it was that she had, said he wasn't totally sure but to take her to this doggie dermatologist (hell I didn't even know that they had derm docs for dog/cats/etc.) and sure enough that is what it was. They put her on meds, gave her a shot and within 24 hrs we had our old girl back. She is going good for being 16 but we all know that day is coming. When it does I don't know what I am going to do. I will be nothing but a bucket of tears.

I am so sorry for you and for Little.

God bless you.

[stoked]

I'm so sorry about Little. It sounds like you loved her and you did the best you could for her and no one can take that away from you. I'm just glad one more kitty in the world had a good home and was so loved (which every kitty deserves) versus the many others who are neglected and forgotten. They teach us a lot in their own little way.

[jwil59]

Soory to hear about this kevin. You are in my prayers buddy

[Army Wife]

Please pray for me.I don't know how to control my emotions. I LOVE MY LITTLE. Putting her down at the Vet Monday.:frown:

KEVIN. THANKS.


We just had to put Little Fat Dog to sleep in January she had been with us since The Daughter was in the 2nd grade (She will be 20 this summer) and I was a mess for a week before and to see or Vet carrying her out in her box with tears in his eyes as well was more than I could take. To see his compassion for both her and me just let me know once again we made the correct choice in choosing him to care for our furry kids...he even gets choked up when we have toput one of our rattie girls to sleep.

Like everyone else has said take the time to mourn Little she was a part of your life every day.

[stoked]

We just had to put Little Fat Dog to sleep in January she had been with us since The Daughter was in the 2nd grade (She will be 20 this summer) and I was a mess for a week before and to see or Vet carrying her out in her box with tears in his eyes as well was more than I could take. To see his compassion for both her and me just let me know once again we made the correct choice in choosing him to care for our furry kids...he even gets choked up when we have toput one of our rattie girls to sleep.

Like everyone else has said take the time to mourn Little she was a part of your life every day.

That so sweet, my vet gets all teary eyed too when he has to help one of our little babies cross over.

[davetexas]

She is sick. Little. I have had Little 11 years.She was a stray. She was/is having a very hard time breathing...We have her on many meds for different things plus her breathing...BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HER SUFFER. All she does is lay in her bed. Can hardly walk.

She has kidney disease and water around her lungs. I love this cat. She used to weigh around 20 pounds. Over the last few years she has lost A LOT of weight before she was sick due to HYPERTHYROIDISM. She maybe weighs 7.5 pounds wet now. We have done everything for her.:frown:

Please pray for me.I don't know how to control my emotions. I LOVE MY LITTLE. Putting her down at the Vet Monday.:frown:

KEVIN. THANKS.

Its gonna leave a hole in you but gradually you will get better.

My heart goes out to you. When it happened to me the greif came in waves. It took about 6 mo to subside.
It helps to have other animals around.

[PheonixOps]

She is sick. Little. I have had Little 11 years.She was a stray. She was/is having a very hard time breathing...We have her on many meds for different things plus her breathing...BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HER SUFFER. All she does is lay in her bed. Can hardly walk.

She has kidney disease and water around her lungs. I love this cat. She used to weigh around 20 pounds. Over the last few years she has lost A LOT of weight before she was sick due to HYPERTHYROIDISM. She maybe weighs 7.5 pounds wet now. We have done everything for her.:frown:

Please pray for me.I don't know how to control my emotions. I LOVE MY LITTLE. Putting her down at the Vet Monday.:frown:

KEVIN. THANKS.

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences and prayers to you, your family, and Little.

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

thanks for all your prayers guys and girls. Really helps. HOWEVER Little's appointment was delayed this weekend and Monday and Tuesday because my SISTER'S B-DAY was Tuesday and she did not want to put her down on her day.Little is breathing heavy and you can hear her fluids in her body. It BREAKS MY HEART and she will either have an appt. to be put down Wed. or Thurs.:frown:

PLEASE PRAY for me and my family. Little we have had since 1998 as a stray cat.

P.S. The x-rays showed that she was SHOT WITH A PELLET GUN.She has a bullet lodged in her!:eek::frown:

[johnrocks]

That's pitiful! Shot, some people are so mean!

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

yep.Obviously before we found her as a stray wandering our front yard.

[samurai7]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

We had a little poodle that was 14 years old we had to put down in 2003. He had a swollen liver that was pushing into his lungs and heart.

He couldn't breathe well and coughed all the time every time the poor little thing tried to lay down.

We had that dog before we had our kids. It was very hard for my husband and I do put him to sleep. I totally understand how much pain that can cause.

My prayers are with you.

:pray:

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

thanks guys.still not sure if i can go into the room with her.. very sad...:frown:

[super cool ski instructor]

thanks guys.still not sure if i can go into the room with her.. very sad...:frown:

Think very hard about that. I decided I could not be in the room when Noodles was put to sleep, my dad was. But she was my baby...and I so regret that I was not the last person loving and petting her as she passed. I still feel, 3 years later, that as her mommy I should have been there for her.

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

I am leaning that way scsi...going in.

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

hi guys. The time to put down my Little is 10-30 am Tomorrow (Friday) at the Animal Hospital. Please pray for Little, my beloved kitty of 13 years and myself to hold it together.

I will hold her the entire time. God Bless you all for your prayers and sympathy.

Kevin.:hug:

[stoked]

Sometimes the vet will give a small dose of something to relax the kitty first, then you can spend a few minutes with her and cuddle and pet her before they come back with the second shot. I think you'll be suprised how peacefully she goes but I would definitely be in there with her. I know it's hard. I'm so sorry about your little cat. I know how their little personalities are bigger than life. It might be a good idea to bring a small towel so you can pick her up and hold her for a few minutes after the last shot. :hug:

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[super cool ski instructor]

Hang in there.....I know it's hard :hug:

[CMike11]

I am sorry.

That's the problem with having pets. You get attached to them and when something happens it hurts.

I have two cats. A big fluffy black one named George, and a smaller gray and white one named Fred.

I am really sorry...

[blazer]

aww Kevin! I will be praying for you! :hug:

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

another thing is I have a lot of guilt for not being by Little's side with my sister when she passed away:(

[blazer]

another thing is I have a lot of guilt for not being by Little's side with my sister when she passed away:(

Don't be guilty, you did what you felt you had to do at the time! You gave her alot of love!:hug:

[Stuball]

I am so sorry
I will give my cats some extra ........,pets.... love..........and Whiska Lickens today
They will be for Little

[stoked]

another thing is I have a lot of guilt for not being by Little's side with my sister when she passed away:(

Well, at least your sister was there so don't worry. When I put my last german shepherd down, I left my husband at home because he will burst out in tears. It went much smoother for all of us leaving him at home.

[MikeNolan]

Sorry to hear. Losing a pet is tough

[GoBucks]

Oh Boooosh, I am SO sorry to hear that you have to put Little down. But it sounds like it will be the best for her. I believe all dogs and cats go to heaven.

I remember how difficult it was for me when I had to have my cat, Punkin, put down, she'd turned completely psycho and I even tried medications to help her, ultimately it didn't work.

One thing that really helped me thru this time was my husband (new after only a month), took her to the vet for me, I ultimately had to give a verbal ok since she was my cat, but my vet is great and let me ok it over the phone. Before I got home from work, my husband and step-son had put away the litter box and her toys.

Maybe if you have someone who could do that for you, it would spare you the sad chore of cleaning up those reminders.

My thoughts are with you. Jen

[beachlover]

I am so very sorry about Little.

It truly is one of the hardest, but most selfless things we can
do for our beloved pets.

They depend on us to care for them in life and make tough
choices at the end.

May you find peace that Little was well-loved and will be waiting
for you at the rainbow bridge.

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

thanks guys. Welcome beachlover. Little loved being outside in our back yard. We took her out for 30 minutes on Friday morning before she went to the vet:(

She enjoyed it, but could barely walk over to me so I had to go grab her and pick her up to move spots so she could lie by me in a different spot. I am just CRUSHED. I had/have to work all weekend too- Sunday as well.

[theDoctorIsIn]

I'm sitting here with my cat in my lap, and I'm terrified of when that day will come for me. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[bella-day]

thanks guys. Welcome beachlover. Little loved being outside in our back yard. We took her out for 30 minutes on Friday morning before she went to the vet:(

She enjoyed it, but could barely walk over to me so I had to go grab her and pick her up to move spots so she could lie by me in a different spot. I am just CRUSHED. I had/have to work all weekend too- Sunday as well.


I am so sorry for your lose.

Sometimes letting go is the most loving act we can perform for the creatures who we welcome into our hearts and homes. This is one of those instances where doing the right thing for your pet is making the really tough call.

I have to take my sweet Erin (collie mix) in to see the vet within the next couple of weeks for her yearly physical and exam. I fear she is suffering from congestive heart failure and am so afraid the vet will want to put her to sleep because of it.

She has been my constant companion for 14 years and just the thought of having to say good-bye to her makes me tear up.

I understand the pain you feel in your heart right now and ask that God eases that pain for you by replacing it with happy memories of Little.:hug:

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm174/vipers_2008/little.jpg?t=1242005643

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

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was praying Little was in Heaven Friday night. 2 minutes later I see this "cloud"? :think:

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm174/vipers_2008/little2.jpg?t=1242010588

[Seanachie]

Hello Kevin,

Perhaps Little's spirit is lingering a bit and this cloud was just this Cat's uncanny way of saying; "Hey thanks for rescuing me. I'm quite happy where I am now". Cat's are always so uncanny in their behavior and I'm not the least bit surprised that this cloud appeared on your horizon. Strange as it may seem.

Be well,

Jim

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm174/vipers_2008/little3.jpg?t=1242010947

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

does it look like a cat Jim or am I going insane>? Kevin.

[Stuball]

does it look like a cat Jim or am I going insane>? Kevin.
Both:razz:
Little was a real cutie

[Claymore]

I am so sorry for you, my friend. I'm a cat owner and once lost a pet that was very dear to me. I know you gave Little just as much love as she gave you.

I hope this helps you,,,

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rbowx.gifRainbow Bridge http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rbowx.gif
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....

Author unknown...

[bbt630]

I'm sorry the time had come to say goodbye.

April 9th was one of the hardest days of my life, as that was the day I held Butch as he took his last breath. Four weeks later, and still today I pulled into my parents home wanting only to see my buddy, but knowing he wasn't there.

It does get easier though, I promise.

Talking about, or in this case posting about it, helps.

[Seanachie]

does it look like a cat Jim or am I going insane>? Kevin.

Hello Kevin,

Nope! No insanity here methinks. It most definitely looks like a cat. I simply think Little was sending a message of fond farewell. I doubt that I will understand this stuff till I take that journey myself. Cats are very mysterious creatures and methinks Little was just adding a nice bit of that mystery for your parting.

Be well,

Jim

PS: Very nice pics. Little was well loved.

[Claymore]

http://petloss.com/flag.gif

WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
(Adapted from the original)

by Alexander Theodore, Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident
On the morning of September 11, 2001, there was an unprecedented amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were.
An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have no loved one for whom to wait. And, the ones who were abused. Who are they to wait for?
We don't talk about that much up here. We share ones as they arrive, happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like having your very own person who thinks you are the most special kitten in the Heavens.
Last Tuesday morning a request rang out for kittens not waiting for specific persons to volunteer for special assignment.. An eager, curious crowd surged excitedly forward, each kitten wondering what the assignment would be.
They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once, thousands of people died on Earth long before they were ready.
All the kittens, as all kittens do, felt the humans' pain deep in their own hearts. Without hearing more, there was a clamoring among them - "May I have one to comfort?" "I'll take two, I have a big heart." "I have been saving tail-swishes forever."
One after another they came forward begging for assignment.
One cozy-looking fluffy kitten hesitantly asked, "Are there any children coming?
I would be very comforting for a child 'cause I'm soft and squishy and I always wanted to be hugged."
Little cats volunteered to do what they do best, cuddle and rub against legs.
Cats who on Earth had never had a kind word or a pat on the head, stepped forward and said, "I will love any human who needs love."
Then all the cats, wherever on Earth they originally came from, rushed to the Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with love to share. .

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

I'm sorry the time had come to say goodbye.

April 9th was one of the hardest days of my life, as that was the day I held Butch as he took his last breath. Four weeks later, and still today I pulled into my parents home wanting only to see my buddy, but knowing he wasn't there.

It does get easier though, I promise.

Talking about, or in this case posting about it, helps.

thanks BBT. My sister said she saw the same cloud last night.:think:

[bbt630]

I have to take my sweet Erin (collie mix) in to see the vet within the next couple of weeks for her yearly physical and exam. I fear she is suffering from congestive heart failure and am so afraid the vet will want to put her to sleep because of it.


I was nervous of just how I would react when we put Butch down. The moment he died, the pain and sadness I was feeling was replaced by a peaceful comfort, almost happiness. I really do believe that was Gods way of protecting me from one of the most painful moments of my life, and telling me we had made the right decision at the right time.

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

She liked to lick the mist coming out of my humidifier- I should have brought her to the vet way back then after seeing her do this a lot....kidney failure symptom..excessive thirst- ughhh...:frown:http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm174/vipers_2008/little4-1.jpg?t=1242013308

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

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was praying Little was in Heaven Friday night. 2 minutes later I see this "cloud"? :think:

see the eye and eyebrow and face under the tail on the left side?:think:

[jwil59]

see the eye and eyebrow and face under the tail on the left side?:think:

So how is everything going for you?

[BOOOOOOSHHHH]

hi jwil.. I guess to be expected severe sadness..missing Little especially at home. Not seeing her laying in the sun or hearing her purr or meow, etc...

[blazer]

think of her laying in kitty heaven no more pain.