Dealing with the lost of a pet….

[CGB]

*HUGS!* I know what you're going through. I lost my Junior in 2022. Out of all our cats, he thought I was his the most ... constantly by my side, a spot in my recliner, a pillow over my head in bed.. he was my heart. He'd been a stray that stayed and became the rock for the other young kitties we took in. When that time came, I struggled because I knew it was beyond time but I couldn't bear to lose him. And bless his heart... he held on, purred and nuzzled .... everything he could to make me feel better. When I couldn't ignore the deed anymore, I spent the whole day with him. Afterwards, I cried and cried and my heart physically hurt from his loss. I missed him everywhere.

Later, I realized Junior would have put up with all the pain in the world to have made me feel better. Looking back, I realized I held on too long. It's so hard and my heart goes out to you. You'll know when its time; I pray you'll be able to accept it. And your heart will know when you see the next little kitty for you.

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

Thank you all so much. He is at peace now. I miss him so much, but I knew the time was right.

 

[disykat]

((Hugs)) I've lost three beloved pets over the years with help from a veterinarian when it became their best option. It's hard! Now having lived through some painful human losses that involved a prolonged very painful journey, I feel thankful that we had that option with our pets. You were a wonderful loving family to him.

 

[Tuffcookie]

OP, I can so relate to what you are going thru, Earlier this year I had to have an elderly cat put down. Willie was a stray that I took in back in 2017. The vet estimated his age around 14-15 years. early this year Willie was losing weight and stopped eating. I had made the appointment to have him put down, but it was days away, and I could tell he was in pain. Luckily, I had the vet’s text number from the previous week, when I had, my dog’s teeth cleaned. I texted the vet and let him know the status of Willie and he said to bring him right in. At that point, I just wanted his pain to end. It was the last act of kindness I could give him. He deserved nothing less! I also had (have)another cat…Minnie. I was concerned how she would adjust to life without Willie so I have been showering her with attention. She is doing well, and now she and my little dog, Molly, are besties. I have a lot of wonderful memories of Willie but I know I did right by him and that gives me solace. It is perfectly normal to grieve a fur baby!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very sorry to hear of your cat's passing, @Once.Upon.A.Time. Always remember, he will be at the Bridge, waiting. The wonderful memories of times past will be with you forever.

Rainbow Bridge

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....
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