Looks like my last night with my Kitty.

[Garion_55]

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Peekaboo is 20 years old And was in great health until about a month ago when they discovered cancer In his chin.

He has been slowly not eating and drinking as much until about 2 days ago when he almost pretty much stopped.

It is getting harder and harder for him to move around as well so looks like I get to have one last night with him before The trip to the veterinarian tomorrow.

Lost another 20 year old cat a year ago so it's kind of brutal.

But he had a great life and helped give me one as well.

Lots of hugs and snuggles tonight.

8-(

[samplegirl]

1. Awe I feel ya

Lost my cat of 19 years. We had a special bond.
Hugs to you.

[3catwoman3]

2. It's always agonizingly hard, even when it's...

…the right thing to do. Hugs to you both.

[Chautauquas]

3. Sorry to hear this

It's always heartbreaking to lose a pet. My 14 y.0. cats died during a horrible two-week period and it was rough on the whole family.

My sympathies to you.

[Nevilledog]

4. ...

[CurtEastPoint]

5. He will always remember your love and kindness, just like you will remember his.

[Ocelot II]

6. So sorry!

I remember my last night, years ago with my 21-year-old; he looked so sad and sick I knew I had no other choice. And another was 16 and had cancer in his jaw - I spent his last night holding him in bed, knowing what he didn't know. But he, too, was sick and couldn't eat. It was time.

Lost two more old guys a month apart in the summer of 2020, and couldn't even be with them because of covid.

It sucks and I really feel for you. Safe passage, Peekaboo.

[Hope22]

7. Love to you during these hard days.

One foot in front of the other. I’ll be holding you in my heart. 💗🙏

[spooky3]

8. My condolences to you. Nt

[RKP5637]

9. ...

[brer cat]

10. I am truly sorry you are going through this experience.

I hope your loving and funny memories of Peekaboo will give you comfort.

[John Ludi]

11. My kitty Jeff

went home at 20...that's a huge chunk of life and emotions and bonding. It leaves a huge hole. You have my deepest condolences. I still miss my little guy.

[SouthernDem4ever]

12. So Sorry

It's terrible losing a part of your family but is wonderful you were able to have him for 20 years.

[LoisB]

13. I am so sorry.

[sinkingfeeling]

14. I'm very sorry.

[Klondike Kat]

15. It's so hard to lose them

We lost one of our fur babies a couple years ago to hyperthyroidism at 16. Her ashes are on the bookshelf.

[MontanaMama]

16. Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this.

20 years is a darned long time. May Peekaboo's memory someday be a blessing...until then, I know these next days will be hard.

[calimary]

17. Having been through that, myself, you have my most solid sympathy.

Savor this last night. You might want to trim a little tuft of fur - to keep. I don’t know why I found that helpful, but it definitely was.

Safe passage, Peekaboo. You might meet Mousetrap and Goldie and many new friends.

[flashman13]

18. I have completely lost track of how many last nights with my kitty I have had. It never gets easier.

All you can do is give and receive comfort from one another until the end. You have my deepest condolences.

[Mousetoescamper]

19. You've made the right choice for him and will cherish these final moments together

I went through this last October. My 15-year-old cat Penelope had nasal lymphoma and like your Peekaboo she slowly stopped eating and drinking. She seemed to rally after a round of steroids, but I knew I'd have to let her go. Knowing when she would finally pass gave me the time to say goodbye as best I could.

I'm with you in spirit. It's a sadness like no other.

[blogslug]

20. Pass well and know you are loved, good friend

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[bedazzled]

21. You are an AMAZING owner!

Your fuzzy will always be with you until you meet again in spirit!

My condolences in this sad and difficult time...

[Chakaconcarne]

22. Ugh....Very Sorry..

[spanone]

23. ....

[Paper Roses]

24. My sympathy. Recently went thru the loss of my special Kitty. It hurts.

I still see her in my minds eye. When I had to take her to the vet for the final time, it broke my heart.
Just remember the good times and keep the thought that you gave your kitty the best life possible.

[Duncanpup]

25. Hugs

[Sky Jewels]

26. I'm so sorry.

I know that pain only too well.

[bullwinkle428]

27. I lost my 14 y.o. kitty to cancer in the very same location on the body

in 2018. I knew it was time when she could no longer eat. Just spend this last day letting him know how much you love him, even when he knows it's true beyond the shadow of a doubt.

[XanaDUer2]

28. So sorry nt

[MissMillie]

29. I am so sorry Garion

give him a farewell hug from me.

Losing a family member is never easy. Here's a hug for you.

[Alpeduez21]

30. Thanks for sharing this

I’m very sorry for your loss. Great pets are always with us in our hearts and minds. A 20 year companion will be a great hurt. You are always welcome to share your burden and it is an honor to be part of the process. Hang in there

[SonofDonald]

31. I lost my little girl "Poo" a little over a year ago

She was a little fuzz ball, orange and white long hair tabby, she belong to my kids but ended up living with me permanently

She didn’t care for me at first but became my sweetness, she live nearly 20 years but came down with cancer and I had to let her go

I’m an old guy but she didn’t care, she would wait until my Yorkie was on my lap and then jump up on the chair and sit right on top of him to show him who was boss, but later on they did become sister and brother

The cat that owns me now is a long hair patched torbie with a bad attitude as she was a 1-1/2 year old stray when I picked her up from the Kitsap humane society, “Penny” has warmed up to me some luckily but she also convinced me that there are some cats that want to be loved and do actually return it every moment they can

It sounds like your cat was the same type

Sometimes you get lucky

Sorry about your loss 😥

[Karadeniz]

32. Peekaboo was so lucky to have had you all this time. Not every kitty is so fortunate. Now you

have to do him this one last favor. It's the one we never like doing, but he's told you it's time to do it. He'll rest in peace: energy never dies.

[StarryNite]

33. I'm so very sorry.

"Brutal" is exactly what it is. Saying goodbye hurts like hell.

[Carlitos Brigante]

34. I'm sorry. That sucks. A few years ago, we lost our 2 mini-tigers within 6 mos. of

each other. They were half the age of yours, which really took us by surprise. This guy was only 9.

[bluboid]

35. been in that situation more times than anyone can bear...

just know that your cats were drowning in LOVE & that's what matters most

[mgardener]

36. I am so sorry

[Raven123]

37. I wish you both peace

[montanacowboy]

38. We lost our 24 yr old

Orange Boy a month ago. He fell asleep on his heating pad and never woke up. I was so glad for his passing in this way. It's such a trauma to have to take them to the vet for that painful farewell.
Easy passing sweet kitty, the bridge is waiting.

[elocs]

39. Our pets just "are". They know when they are happy & loved,

and they know when they don't feel well and are suffering, but they don't have a sense of their own mortality and can't anticipate their own deaths as we can with both theirs & ours. They really live in the big "now" for the most part.

I have 2 cats, one 12, one 5. I'll likely outlive the older one but the younger one is more questionable. They are so bonded now that it will be hard on the younger one when her older buddy dies.

Unlike our children, the curse of loving our pets is the knowledge that we will likely outlive them.

Sorry for the passing of your furry friend.

[Bayard]

40. So sorry, Garion

Its so hard, but he will be comforted by you being there to tell him what a good boy he is, and you love him.

[gademocrat7]

41. Condolences, Garion_55

It is difficult to say goodbye to a beloved kitty. Take care.

[PCIntern]

42. Awwwww....

I’ve had that night way too many times. A gentle journey for your kitty.

[sheilahi]

43. heartfelt

Oh Garion, I am so sorry. I just lost my 19 year old kitty about a month and a half ago and it was brutal. I knew the time had come to let her go so I spent our whole last night sitting up with her and telling her "Please Jenny, tell me what you want me to do". She tried to stand up and couldn't so I knew that was her way of telling me. But again, my heart goes out to you.

[kooth]

44. Sorry to hear this news ...

We lost our 19-year-old cat back in 2009. It was hard, as you can imagine. I try to think of all of the funny times, the snuggling times, and all of the rest of the wonderfulness that cats give us.

Hang in there.

Sincerely,

Keith E. and Cheryl A. Cooper

[hibbing]

45. Long life, but still sucks, hang in there n/t

[JudyM]

46. Sorry to say the hosts need to lock this

You can repost in the Pets group or in the Lounge, but the SOP requires that GD threads be about politics/issues/current events. We are in sympathy with you, though…