My poor old feller cat has been put down

[Mrs Dazzle]

Sorry, I'm just feeling so devastated because one of our cats has had to be put down today . He has been losing weight, but was on antibiotics for a chest infection, but seemed to be really struggling last night, so into the vets first thing this morning. When they did a chest x-ray they could see poor Charlie was riddled with tumours in his lungs and kidney, so we made the decision to let him go.

He was nearly 16 - and I know he was only a cat, but he's been part of our family was 16 years (as is his sister who is presently looking for him ). Our poor DD (12) is crying her eyes out because she's only ever known a life with Charlie in it.

What a traumatic day, but I suppose if I look to the positives, at least in the years to come when they celebrate Charlie and Camilla's wedding anniversary, we can celebrate our Charlie too, god rest his soul.

 

[KayleeUK]

Annie

Hugs for you and your family. Have you read the Rainbow Bridge Poem?

 

[natalielongstaff]

so sorry to hear this, my best friend lost her cat yesterday.......they had only had him a couple of months but he was still part of the family

 

[Mrs Dazzle]

Thanks Kaylee. I've had to print it off cos I can't see for the tears

 

[Minniespal]

to you and the family.

Pets are more than animals they are one of the family.

 

[KayleeUK]

Annie - it makes me cry everytime I read it...I hope you find it some comfort.

 

[Hilary]

A big to you, DH and DD. What a sad time for you.

 

[SusanEllen]

Dear Annie,
What a sad day for you and your family. It must have been so hard for you to take Charlie to the vet's this last time, but he counted on you to do what was best and you came through for him. How wonderful that you had him for sixteen years. You have reminded me that I need to give each of my four kitties an extra cuddle today.

 

[Miffy2003]

Dear Annie,

I am so sorry to hear your very sad news. What a difficult day for you all.

With best wishes,

Karen

 

[slinky101]

anyone who has a cat or dog know how you feel, made me cry as reminded me of our cat elvis that we had to have put down last july, I know how awful you feel. but you had to do it

 

[lagunn]

oh no that is so sad..my cats are only babies but the thought of losing one of them makes me feel so sad...my heart goes out to you all..

 

[squitty]

How awful for you all

Sending you all

 

[Ware Bears]

Sending you all lots of .

When I lost my dog Sasha aged 13 two years ago the Rainbow Bridge poem gave me great comfort, even now I cannot read it without a tear in my eye.

 

[Meezers]

Only a cat? I like most cats better than I like most people!

I am so sorry for your loss. Your house must feel very lonely. I don't sleep well when we are on vacation because there is not a cat sleeping on my head.

Let me know if there is anything we can do.

 

[shellbell]

BIg hugs for you and your family

Michelle

 

[mandymouse]

I'm so sorry to hear about your sad news, hugs to you and your family

mandymouse

 

[Cyrano]

Dear Annie
thoughts for you and your family

Reid

 

[~Piglet~]

Sorry to hear your sad news, we had to take my in-laws cat, Honey, to be put to sleep a few weeks ago and it was awful, even though she was eighteen, it was still unexpected.

all the best to you and your family.

 

[IanBond]

Sorry to hear your news
I lost my 16 month old dog 6 months ago and I know how you feel
I was am still at times Devastated..but it does get better
Ian

 

[Stella_the_Staff]

Sorry to hear your sad news, I cried for months after my old dog was put to sleep last year, but it did help when I got another rescue dog. However we were watching a camcorder video last night of when we went on holiday back in 2001 and there on the screen was my old Suzie, and all of us started to cry! to you and your family.