Sad Sad Day. Our cat is gone

[tgropp]

After 16 years of enjoying our family pet, I had to put him down today. He just got so sick and would not eat for the last month. The only thing he would remotely eat would be a couple of the Disney Tail cat treats that I would get him when we where at Disney. I ordered 2 cans 2 weeks ago and they came in the mail when I got home from the vet. He would go CRAZY over these. When I would shake the can, he would come running and start going wild. He would also knock the can off of the counter and if the lid would come off, he would eat them all. When we would get home he would take you to the empty can and look at you and start meowing. For all you cat lovers and have the chance to buy them when you are at WDW, buy a can. Your cat will love them

 

[tinkershae]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know what you are going through. We had to put our cat down in Jan. after 13 years. We still miss him very much. Take care.

 

[ferris198]

I had to put my over 20 year old cat 8 years ago when I was pregnant.
Hardest thing ever.

 

[dis_guy]

Condolences from here also.

Been there a number of times over the years. Healing will take awhile. Hope you consider another pet in the future, though there is no "replacing" any family member.

Take care.

 

[minnie56]

Also been there too many times...
I am so sorry, it's an awful heartache

 

[DbleTheFun]

We had to do this last month too... he was with me for 18 years... the only man in my life before my husband... and then of course my twin boys.

It was the worst thing I had ever faced. So so sad.....

I feel for you, and know that you did what was best for him. We adopted 2 kittens from a local rescue foundation shortly after his death, and I will most definately pick up some of these treats for them!

 

[annie1995]

I am so sorry for your loss . This poem always has given me comfort when I lost a furbaby.

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....

Author unknown...
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[sammi]

I am so sorry........

 

[Mrs. M. Mouse]

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved cat. it's so hard to loose them!

 

[drag n' fly]

Op it is always tough to make a decision in the best interest of a pet. When I had to put my 19 year old Siamese down I cried for three days. Very tough

DbleTheFun- Are you from Calgary? If so did you get them from the Meow Foundation? I know cryptic questions lol

 

[tgropp]

I am so sorry for your loss . This poem always has given me comfort when I lost a furbaby.

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....

Author unknown...
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My heart is broken but I thank you for this poem. It was so kind of you do write this out. Thank You all for your thoughts. I know it was only a cat but did we ever get a ton of fun and memories from him. He will be sorely missed

 

[sean-1966]

I'm so sorry.

 

[snickerboo]

I'm sorry. They're really our other children, aren't they. My oldest cat is 14 and I know it will be very difficult when his day comes. I will look for those cat treats when we go to WDW.
((((((hug))))

 

[declansdad]

That is sad and I'm sorry for your loss. I can relate to what your feeling. Our 9 yearl old cat disappeared about 4 weeks ago; 2 days before we left for Disney.

 

[brighteyes]

A cat is never just a cat, they are our family. In fact, we call our cat my DS's brother. lol

They are our furbabies and it is very heartbreaking to lose a member of the family.

My condolences.

Treats are how I get my sylvester in the house every night for bed, if he is within a three block radius and can hear the bag shake, he will come home. Hail to the treats. I will definately look for these at WDW when I go.

Stephanie

 

[monic]

I am so so sorry for you. I have many cats, mostly rescued. 2 of my favorites are Mittens (snoeshoe) found as a tiny kitten on our back deck and Barney (white and tabby) found coming around eating food I had left out for the others. I could tell he was not ferral, just abandoned. I trapped him and brought him in Dec 1st 4 or 5 years ago. Isolated him, then got him fixed and let him in with the rest of the Population Anyway Barney got sick, recently some sort of red bumps filled with blood but hard. Brought him to the vet and said it was binine??? skin cancer. He is susceptable to other cancers I am told. Anyway he is not looking better, worse he just lays around. I am so sad daily I cry almost everyday because he is the only one of them all that actually cuddled with me. We are leaving on the 16th for Disney and I am struggling to put him down as I do not want to leave him without his daily cuddles, all alone and sad knowing that it is inevitable. Anyway I really don't want to hijack your thread, but just to let you know you are not alone. Many people can relate.
Here is a story, that makes me somewhat happy, and relieved also. Hopefully for what it is worth it will make you and others comforted also. I had a cat, George, rescued from the Humane Society, boy that cat was smart. Had him for 10 years. I saw his last breath on my back deck. I couldn't eat for a week. Anyway, please don't laugh. I had a dream that I saw him and he was so healthy and running, green grass and trees. And the sound of birds chirping was sooo loud. He was happy in my dream. I never dreamt of him again. But it comforted me.
Your cat is fine now. He/ She knows how much you loved him and he had a good home.
I hope you feel better soon.