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[aliame]

sorry, this is silly post for here but have just had my old faithful cat put to sleep and feel rotten. He was a good old boy and had growth in stomach which vet said was restricting his breathing and squashing his little tummy. She gave him a steroid injection which perked him up yesterday and I thought maybe he was ok but knew really was not. He let me carry him in my arms to vets, this cat would not be cuddled for more that a moment.I wonder if he knew. I feel rubbish.

[Guest]

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Hi there,

My mother had to do the same this week. She had her cat at least 15 years and he had a tumour in his throat and on his bladder. The first restricted his eating/drinking and the latter caused him pain urinating. He had a steriod injection a few weeks back and seemed to be in remission. He was in such pain and bleeding from mouth/urethra she had to have him put down. First injection didn't do the job and it sounds awful he had to have a second to finally go to sleep.

He is buried in her garden and she planted a peony on top.

Perhaps you could do something similar to remember him.

[dexterhead]

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Oh Pip, don't say you're sorry posting. I am SO sorry for your loss. I lost my sweet kitty 2 years ago. He was only 8, had an awful accident, spent tons of money trying to save him, finally had to have him put down. he died in my arms. i felt like my heart broke into a billion pieces. I know how you feel...:h:h:h:l

[greeneyes]

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Pipsqueak....Awwww.... we lost a doggie last summer. Suddenly. He was only six. Seemed "off" and had to be put down within the week. It's the right thing to do. We have a new stray crazy doggie now the adopted us. I look at keyboard and see a gnawed up piece of something in my lap- I think it was a squirrel toy, but I'm not real sure. Pets come into our lives and give us such joy. It's sad they don't live so long. Somehow I think they are one of the universe's lessons. Love being one of them. Love yourself today. :h

and ukblonde... peony is my favorite flower. I know of pets (even people) who are underneath plants.

[BigMac]

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Not a silly post at all pipsqueak. I've had to make that gut wrenching trip to the vet on a few occasions over the years. Pets are family. A couple years ago I had a big (really big) black cat named Sam. I had him for 15 years. He was my buddy and I loved him very much. I knew he was old and not in the greatest health. I knew he needed a visit to the vet for a checkup but kept putting it off, primarily due to my drinking/hangovers. Well he died during the night and I found him in the AM. I feel guilty to this day, but that was my old life.

My strong opinion is that your cat did not know, they just hate the vet's office. Mine go crazy - I have to get the kitty tranquilizers just for normal checkups! Take care pipsqueak!! :h

[Bessie]

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Sorry to hear that Pipsqueak - it really is shitty when you lose a loved pet. We've lost 4 cats in the last year - one to an almost identical problem - and a couple of dogs in the years before that so I know where you're coming from. Maybe try to focus on the good times you had - I bet you gave that cat a good life. Grieve and mourn - allow all that to happen. And I totally agree with UK blonde. Something, carefully chosen by you, to stand sentinel to his memory. You will know what you want and what is appropriate. And absolutely no need to apologise for posting.

Love and best wishes

bess xx

[memarcie]

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I'm so sorry pipsqueak. Losing a pet is very hard.

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

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I'm sorry you lost your dear cat :h

[flyinhigh]

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pip....so sorry to hear....i just missed you talkin about it in chat earlier today.....my cat is not well and im facing the same thing.....he will go soon and he has been my best bud for the past 16years.....i know exactly where you are......((((((((love)))))))).....sorry for your loss.....i do believe your cat is in a better place now

[Saje]

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Sending you hugs Pipsqueak :l

What you are feeling is very natural, our animals are part of family and they give us so much joy.....

Take care, Saje

[Dolly Sunshine]

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So sorry Pip...I lost my 15 year old cat 2 years ago and I'm still not over it. I would take animals over people any day.

Peonies are my favorite also. I had gorgeous ones in the house I lived in before my divorce. I think maybe I miss them more than my ex.

[betty boop]

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Pipsqueak, my heart goes out to you ...........

I've lost pets before too and it is gut wrenching .......... Chin up Hun ......

Love & Hugs, BB xx

[Wooflet]

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Pipsqueak don't apologise for posting - pets are a part of the family and it is heartbreaking to lose one.

Sending you lots of love
Wooflet

[aliame]

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Thank you so much to everyone for the lovely replies. I had my old Scrabble for 17 years and he saw me through all sorts. He was always there. Have told my babies he has gone to live somewhere else, seems to satisfy them. A strange decision to have to make, to end any life.not one that sits easy, altho I am absolutely sure was for best. But who am I to say...

[lucky 2.0]

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HUGE hugs for pip-

Pip, I am so sorry. I understand your pain. Many of us do.

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...

Google Rainbow Bridge for support. It is a great website and they do a Monday night candle ceremony that I think is totally cool.

xoxoxoxoxo