I had to make a really hard decision today.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

This is our oldest fur baby, BC.

She has been slowly going downhill for about a month now. She's old, but we have no idea how old because she was a rescue. We had planned to take her to the vet on Saturday because until Corey came home from her 2 weeks in TX on business, BC was acting like she felt really bad. Corey is her favorite of the two of us. Corey was the one that actually saved her. When BC would meow for Corey, it sounded like she was calling for "Mom". They shared a special bond. Saturday morning, BC was acting like she felt better and was a bit more active and wanted to be close to Corey. So, we skipped the vet. Corey left yesterday for another 2 week trip. BC made herself at home on the sofa and only left it a couple of times to follow me. BC rarely follows anyone through the house, so this is really odd for her. When I went to bed, I made sure that she was safely up on the sofa, because she hasn't been able to jump well lately and her front legs and face had begun to fill with fluid, so I knew that she was getting worse. This morning, she was in the same spot on the sofa. Her face looked worse and she could barely stand. I had to go to work though. I was able to take off a little early and when I got home, she was still on the sofa, her face was so swollen, she acted disoriented, and she couldn't stand. I knew that this was more or less it. I scooped her up in the blanket and took her to the vet. The vet said that she had never seen a cat so full of fluid and that she should have been dead a few days ago. I explained to her that Corey had come home and that BC rallied for the time that she was home, but crashed almost as soon as she left. It's a testament to their connection. Anyway, I was told that it was more or less time to make the decision because she was in congestive heart failure and renal failure. So, I made the hard decision.

I called Corey and told her after I got back home. The house feels empty. We have 6 other pets and our house feels empty. I can't exactly explain that, but it's the way it feels right now. You can tell that Arwen and Cha both know that she's gone. Arwen kept BC company all night and all day today. I am going to miss her. She was our first baby together and an overall great cat.

 

[agnes!]

I'm so sorry.

agnes!

 

[twanner]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Like you, we have always treated our pets like members of the family. We've had to make that decision for one of our babies and the grief was almost unbearable--like losing a child. It took me a long time to feel right again. It's really a testament to your character that you care so much, and that you're able to make that hard decision when the time comes.

 

[OrlandoMike]

It's always a tough decision to make, but rest assured, you did the right thing!

This has to be the hardest thing about being a pet owner!

Things will get better with time! You may want to print out a few pics that you have and have them framed! It's always nice to remember!

 

[Sphyrna]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's never an easy decision to make. But it was the right decision. Sounds like BC was quite the fighter and really hung in there.

 

[dustyraye]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[rpmdfw]

My deepest condolences.

Losing a pet is so very difficult!

My mind always settles on this quote when thinking about lost loved ones:

"We do not cry because they are gone, we smile because they were here."

It helps me to remember all the good times, and it eases the pain just a little bit.

Hope it helps you, too.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

 

[Valentine]

Awww.. I know how you feel.. it is truly a sad time... Hopefully when corey gets home you can heal together!

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

So sorry for your loss. Hugs for both of you, T-n-P.

 

[pixierella]

Oh honey I'm so sorry.

 

[C&G'sMama]

I am so sorry. I know it's hard.

 

[npmommie]

I am so sorry to hear this, what a beautiful kitty!

 

[jamieandben]

Sorry for your loss.
I know how you feel I lost my baby this past summer.

 

[yasuern]

I am so sorry for your loss



Sue

 

[NikkiPants]

I'm so sorry. That must have been a very hard decision to make. I think you did the right thing. That empty feeling, even when you are surrounded by your other babies...it will dissipate, but until then I offer you lots of huggs and condolences. :[

 

[starann]

 

[zeitzeuge]

I can only offer you a big hug and tell you how sorry I am honey.

 

[Goofyluver]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[Uncle Remus]

Honey, you did the right thing.
BC was lucky to have you.