Cat advice please

[barkley]

she's no longer by your side but her paw print will forever remain in your heart.

 

[Dznypal]

How sweet. Thanks

 

[AppleDumpling]

So sorry for your loss, @Dznypal. Pets are part of the family. It is a merciful but always difficult act to let them go.

 

[Suger Mag]

So very sorry for your loss.

Saying good bye to aging or ailing pets is so hard. Best advice I got was it is better to say goodbye a day early.... than a day too late.

 

[QueenIsabella]

I'm sorry for your loss.

This past year and a half have been hard on our family, pet-wise. Last spring, we lost our beloved 15yo cat. Like yours, he was just failing--clearly, it was his time, but we hated to see him go. Then last October, another cat--young, but with a heart murmur--suddenly failed. She threw a blood clot to her pelvic region (saddle thrombosis)--the vet said the prognosis and long-term quality of life were both poor, so we put her out of her misery. Then this spring, our 11yo dog got skin cancer. It advanced rapidly, we put her down in April. Our house was quiet and sad.

I was making tentative plans to get my husband a Maine Coon kitten for his birthday (October)--we needed time and space to grieve, plus our daughter had an August wedding planned. Then this summer, my other daughter texted--a co-worker had found 2 tiny kittens at a construction site. His parents couldn't foster--they had senior kitties. Might we foster them? A couple days later, we were foster fails. Maui and Pele have brought much joy (and chaos!) to our home. Never mind about the Maine Coon--Maui is super floofy and silky. And my younger DD swears that Pele, who has unusual markings, has a paw print on one side of her torso, and a "nose boop" on the other.

You, too, will have joy again. When you're ready. The Universal Cat Distribution System and all.

 

[WDWDCLDLFAN]

I’m so sorry to hear this. They seem to have ways to let us know when they’re ready to go. Sending love and hugs.

 

[dizneegirl]

Awww, so sorry to hear it.

We had to say goodbye to our 10-year-old cat suddenly this past May. It was terrible. And the first time in 30+ years we hadn't had a cat in the house. Wouldn't you know, we ended up rescuing two feral kittens not long after. They are no longer feral in the least, and just little loves. You do never know when that Cat Distribution System will pay you a visit.

 

[Dznypal]

Wow your loving responses just brought tears to my eyes. I truly appreciate each and every one
Sorry to read too about those of you who have lost pets.
Ariel liked to drink out of the facuet in our bathroom. She would fall asleep with one paw in the sink and the draped over the edge
My DH says now if only I could see do that again.
She was one special kitty as they all are
Thanks again and take care

 

[Lumpy1106]

It's rough I know, but you did the right thing.

 

[Suger Mag]

I'm sorry for your loss.

This past year and a half have been hard on our family, pet-wise. Last spring, we lost our beloved 15yo cat. Like yours, he was just failing--clearly, it was his time, but we hated to see him go. Then last October, another cat--young, but with a heart murmur--suddenly failed. She threw a blood clot to her pelvic region (saddle thrombosis)--the vet said the prognosis and long-term quality of life were both poor, so we put her out of her misery. Then this spring, our 11yo dog got skin cancer. It advanced rapidly, we put her down in April. Our house was quiet and sad.

I was making tentative plans to get my husband a Maine Coon kitten for his birthday (October)--we needed time and space to grieve, plus our daughter had an August wedding planned. Then this summer, my other daughter texted--a co-worker had found 2 tiny kittens at a construction site. His parents couldn't foster--they had senior kitties. Might we foster them? A couple days later, we were foster fails. Maui and Pele have brought much joy (and chaos!) to our home. Never mind about the Maine Coon--Maui is super floofy and silky. And my younger DD swears that Pele, who has unusual markings, has a paw print on one side of her torso, and a "nose boop" on the other.

You, too, will have joy again. When you're ready. The Universal Cat Distribution System and all.

Awww, so sorry to hear it.

We had to say goodbye to our 10-year-old cat suddenly this past May. It was terrible. And the first time in 30+ years we hadn't had a cat in the house. Wouldn't you know, we ended up rescuing two feral kittens not long after. They are no longer feral in the least, and just little loves. You do never know when that Cat Distribution System will pay you a visit.

It is amazing how that system works when you least expect it (and sometimes need it the most).

We had no intention of fostering. We had a good situation going with a lovely tortie cat Tansy and were not looking for a new cat in any way..... and then my friends were in desperate need of a foster for their cat, and so we helped them out.

Sadly a few months later our sweet Tansy was diagnosed with a terminal situation and we had to say goodbye.... right around the same time the family asked if we could keep our foster boy... and so this wonderful cat Indie became a full fledged member of the family.

 

[Tuffcookie]

I lost a cat, pretty much the same way, in March. It is never easy. Hugs!

 

[lynxstch]

You did the right thing for her, and she went peacefully. I lost one of mine a couple of months ago, and I know the hurt you feel. It was my husbands cat, and after he passed, she gradually went downhill. I truly believe she died of a broken heart.

You know that now your furbaby is running free on the Rainbow Bridge with all of the other departed DIS pets. She knew she was loved and she loved in return. That's all I think we can ask for in this life.
May happier memories of the years spent with her, replace the sadness you feel right now. God Bless