Sad decision

[captorquewrench]

Well...kitty only seems marginally better, or shall I say, having not as bad days.

He got very sick very fast, and today it looks like grand mal seizures have set in. Cats do not typically recover or live well with this (kittens can sometimes outgrow with anti seizure meds, but Ralph is so, so old and frail)

I do not think that tomorrow is going to be a good visit to the vet. I can no longer make a kitty I love so much suffer so badly because I selfishly want to cling to memories and keep him part of my life, when his life is obviously going to suck from here on out and he will not understand. I think I have to let him go.

 

[A10]

I'm sorry Cap. They usually let us know when it's time. My prayers for you and the family.

 

[Bugkiller99]

Cap
Nuts. SO sorry to hear that. Lost two of my pets in the last few months. It is hard. But it is for the best. They give us so much, we can't let them suffer.

 

[kozmic]

That's a tough one cap, but we are our pet's caretakers for the good and bad. He will go to sleep seeing you and knowing that you love him as you always have.

You'll be in my thoughts tomorrow.

 

[ralph7]

Letting go of a loving pet is one of the worst things I have had to do, but I knew it was time and I think you do as well.

 

[BaldEagle1313]

I'm sorry Cap. They usually let us know when it's time. My prayers for you and the family.

Even though it exactly describes my thoughts, I couldn't bring myself to hit "like" as a means of agreeing. It just didn't seem right given the subject.

 

[hfl73]

It is always tough to make the decision whether to euthanize a beloved pet.
We had to do it for one of our cats and I cried like a kid afterwards. As painful as it is, you are doing the right thing. Hang in there, your cat will be better off.

 

[madmikeb]

Sorry to hear this. I had to have my 9 year old Bengal female put down this winter. Had her first small seizure on a Thursday night, had a couple more during the night. Took her to the vets the next day, he said just keep an eye on her. Saturday night about 11PM she had a grand mal, then the seizures started coming every 20 minutes. Sat up with her all night, it was one of the longest nights of my life. At first light called the vet and after multiple tests the results were that is was neurological and had her put down. From healthy cat to gone in 3 days.

She was my best friend and I still miss her but it had to be done.

I really do feel for you.

 

[Watchdog]

Making a decision like this is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Unfortunately, it's the price we pay for the love and companionship we give and receive from our animals.

It is extremely difficult to go from the daily presence of a much loved companion animal in our lives, homes, and hearts for so many years, to the total absence of that presence in the blink of an eye, in one heartbeat.

To paraphrase something my father was always quoting from the Bible..."not the smallest sparrow falls to earth that God doesn't notice." I truly believe God (or whatever Higher Power you believe in) gave us animals as companions to make our human lives more bearable, more joyful, and to make us better people.

If you have to make this decision, please accept my sincerest condolences.

 

[perrazi]

this is terrible. nothing like losing a long term pet.

 

[SW_shooter]

So very sorry to hear about kitty. It is so hard to lose a loved pet.

A week and a half ago we lost our kitty "Oreo". I'm not a cat guy, but dang it the little dude worked his way into my heart. Still miss the little fur ball.

BTW, good luck to the young Marine.

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

prayers out...cats are so special

 

[captorquewrench]

thank you all for your kind words. I am so sad and I feel so all alone.

 

[Old TexMex]

Cap, you buck up. You'll get to see him again and in the meantime there's some little rascal that needs you. You're a human that can make a good friend, and if it comes time to say hasta luego, it's only for a while.

God bless.
Jim

 

[vonn]

Toughest thing I ever had to do . Good luck and hang in there!

 

[WuzzFuzz]

Love Hurts.... A tear shows what our hearts cannot..So to share a tear for a loved one, others will see and understand.


We understand Cap....

WuzzFuzz

 

[Engine 21]

So sorry for your loss, Cap. It just doesn't get easier to lose a pet. They are special and so are their owners (actually - they own us). Take care & God Bless.

 

[DeathGrip]

This is so sad. With everything else going on it sometimes seems so overwhelming.

I truly wish you the best and will say a prayer for all.

 

[gdnagle]

Sorry to hear what you may have to do. I have always had a hard time with this especially when they seem so normal at the time, I always felt they were getting better and be with me awhile longer. I always felt maybe there was something else I could do for them but I knew it was the right thing. I still miss my little girl and she's been gone for over ten years. I'm making the vet trips now for my other little girl. I dread going each time as I'm afraid what they may recommend. She is my last and I'm too old to get another or to deal with it again. Wouldn't it be great if they would just fall asleep with you and not wake up. I've never had that happen.

God be with you and sorry for the decision you will be making.

 

[NMPinNYC]

Miss Jingles, the 13-yo calico kitty we rescued 3 years ago and I wish you and your kitty Godspeed, and send love and warmth your way.

 

[Donn]

I feel ya, Cap. Had to take my guy on the last ride earlier this spring. It's extremely tough, but when it's time, it's time.

 

[Xfuzz]

Losing a beloved pet is a tuff hit.
Hang in there.

 

[Iggy]

Not letting your friend suffer is the last great act of love you can offer to a critter that has offered unconditional love as long as he has been with you.

It's not easy, but it's part of the deal we make when take a critter into our heart.

I know you didn't want to break the news like this to your young Marine, but this won't be the last tough thing that she faces. She will deal with it with courage and the understanding that you did your duty just like a Marine's Mom would be expected to do.

Like others have said, when it's time, there's another puddy tat out there that is waiting desperately to worm it's way into your family and your heart.

 

[shouldazagged]

I hurt for you, Cap, I really do.

It's the hard, painful part of the contract we make with our four-footed friends, and finally the loving thing to do.

You are not alone, though you feel that way.

Lots of prayers for you and your family outbound.

 

[nicky4968]

We have lost many over the last 40 years. Miss them all. But they look to you to make the right decision.

 

[rwsmith]

I could tell from your...

I could tell from your last letter that you may have had a hard decision to make. You're going to have to tell the lady marine sometime, but maybe now isn't the best time.

Condolences for the loss of your friend.

 

[DaGOOSExyz]

I know how hard it is even when it's time and the right thing to do.
It's the last loving thing we can do for a pet we love and treasure.

 

[bgrone]

Good-bye cat / Hello Kitty

Quite some time ago a kitten wandered out of the timber behind our house and into our lives, several years ago she began going downhill and I took her to the vet. Her kidneys were failing and she was not enjoying life, the vet put her to sleep and cremated her. She now sits in a little box with her name on it next to my recliner where she like to look out the window. The next spring a male kitten wandered into my diesel shop and never left. Garfield is now a fat spoiled orange fixture in our lives.


Jim in Iowa

 

[Autococker07]

So sorry you have to deal with this, even though we all know its inevitable.

Outliving pets is tough, but take solace in the wonderful life you have provided him, and realize that what seems a horrible alternative to us, is actually a merciful gift to them.

Thank god he has a wonderful caring family. Prayers sent.

 

[Doug M.]

Sorry to read this. It is the final duty we have to our furry friends.