We had to put our sweet kitty down today. (Long)

[julie_yet]

[color=3300ff]He was old (16) and showing his age. For the past couple of weeks he had stopped eating which means he lost a lot of weight. His collar looked sad hanging around his neck and I can honestly say that was the first time I'd seen him skinny. He was always so fat.
We took him to the vet a few days ago and they had no clue as to what was exactly wrong with him without doing almost $200 worth of tests and x-rays. Now the question comes. What if they cured him and he got better? How long would he have lived before he coudn't have be cured? He limped and was missing half his teeth. We thought it might be best just to let him go and not be in any pain any more.
My sister (kiddo) is taking this very hard since she's had him since she was 16. He's her baby. So, Jessica, if you want to say something go right ahead.
My sister wanted me to post this for her.[/color]

well this was THE day..... the day we took my first child to be put to sleep..... i don't think i have ever hurt this bad before..... Rudy, our cat was an awesome cat.... he loved everyone and the people in the neighbordood knew him by name.... he was always outside chillin' in the sun or catching birds or chasing dogs out of our yard... he just was amazing...

the first time we ever saw Rudy... he was just this little white and orange kitten. wandering around between our feet... so being 16 years old, at the time, i had the bright idea.....lets feed him.... well that was it... he didn't want to leave...

so then it was my job to convince my father to let us (me and julie_yet, and our brother Shaun) to keep this sweet kitten.... so i begged and pleaded with dad when he had come home from work. i asked him if he would at least, AT LEAST, go and take a look at him on the front porch.... so here we are.... me and my siblings , looking at our father through the blinds hoping and praying that he picked him up (you see our father is not a touchy feely kind of guy so if he picked him up.... he was ours!!!)... and the most amazing thing happened...... HE PICKED HIM UP!!! we were all hooping and hollering... WE FINALLY HAD A PET!!!!!

naturally he was treated like a king... and i was the mom... if he messed on the rug... JESSICA to the rescue... it he threw up on the floor.... JESSICA to the rescue.... i was THE one who he knew would always be there....

and i have been... even when i got married and had kids and got divorced... he was always there to give me a lick on the hand or a nudge in the leg... i miss him and i will always want him with me...

julie_yet has been his surrogate mother since i have been gone and has done a wonderful job.... and i know she will be crying when she reads this.... thanks julie i love you very much!

 

[Serena]

He looks like my butterscotch. I'm sorry.

 

[grinningghost]

Losing a furry friend isn't easy. {{{Hugs}}}

 

[skuttle]

I'm so sorry.

After my mom and I decided to put down my childhood dog (we got him when I was in 5th grade and I'm 24 now), it was so hard. I had lots of "what if" thoughts for a long time. But I know he is in a much better place now, happy and pain free. And so is your kitty.

{{hugs}}

 

[Saffron]

Awww, I'm so sorry. Dealing with a fur baby's death is a very difficult thing to do. {{{{Hugs}}}} for both of you.

 

[epcotfan]

I'm so sorry

 

[mickey65]

Oh, I'm so sorry

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}

 

[helenabear]

I am so very sorry to hear this My heart is breaking for you all {{{hugs}}}

 

[Pooh93]

What a rough day. {{{HUGS}}} I know this wasn't an easy thing to do.

 

[Margie J]

 

[Beauty]

I'm so so sorry!!

Having 8 babies I can relate!

My oldest is around 8.

 

[Grog]

So sorry for your loss

 

[DebbieB]

I'm so sorry. We put our 15 1/2 year old cat to sleep about a week ago. It's been rough. I keep expecting to turn a corner and see her. I like the picture of your cat in the box, that's what ours would always do if there was a box laying around. We had her cremated and are supposed to pick up the ashes at the vet on Wednesday, I'm sure that's going to bring everything back, stepping in the vets office again.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm so sorry about your kitty. I know how bad it hurts. {{{{Hugs}}}}

 

[Dan Murphy]

So very sorry, Julie and Jessica, on your loss of your buddy, Rudy. {{Hugs}} for all of you.


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<center><p><font size="+1" face="Comic Sans MS">Just this side of heaven is a place
called Rainbow Bridge.<br>
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
goes to Rainbow Bridge.<br>
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and
play together.<br>
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and
comfortable.<br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....<br>
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[CathyCanada]

Sorry and hugs!
CC

 

[minnie56]

How blessed you all were to have shared part of the journey together.

He was loved and you made a difference in his life and he in yours.He'll always be in your heart and part of your life's memories...

 

[kiddo]

i'm posting through tears and i wanted to thank all of you for the hugs we really need them right now....

jessica

 

[Adrianna]

belated sympathies, I'm really sorry for the pain you're going through. I'm a HUGE animal lover, and that's just so hard. Never forget the great times you had, they'll always be alive in your heart.

 

[DonnaS]

I'm so sorry, but I think you did the right thing and Rudy is romping around now with my Sabrina...