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Bayard

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21. That sounds like a good idea

Sun Jan 30, 2022, 12:18 PM

Jan 2022

You don't want him dying under there where you can't get to him. Take the step off now so you can hold and comfort him.

Peace to you, and your good old guy. You gave him a good life.

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Update: Our cat has been put to sleep [View all] brooklynite Jan 2022 OP

I'm so sorry. Is it a space a child could get into? nt Phoenix61 Jan 2022 #1

Nope, big enough for a small animal. brooklynite Jan 2022 #4

So sorry Duncanpup Jan 2022 #2

He's stopped eating; I put water down but he won't come out. brooklynite Jan 2022 #5

Hopefully Duncanpup Jan 2022 #7

Open a can of tuna and see if that will get him out mnhtnbb Jan 2022 #10

I'm so sorry. They do this. They often go off to die. He's sparing you the pain, I suppose. CurtEastPoint Jan 2022 #3

dying animals wish to be left alone.... samnsara Jan 2022 #18

Poor kitty Wicked Blue Jan 2022 #6

Best wishes to you and your cat. lark Jan 2022 #8

It's so heart-wrenching. You have my sympathy Walleye Jan 2022 #9

I have had several cats ... NanceGreggs Jan 2022 #11

I'm so sorry. Yorkie Mom Jan 2022 #12

Maybe bring a sweatshirt down there and push it into the hole, so you are holding him from a distanc Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #13

You might try removing a stair tread with a pry bar Donkees Jan 2022 #14

That sounds like a good idea Bayard Jan 2022 #21

Can you put some water and food down there, so he can get to it in case he does want to LisaL Jan 2022 #15

I'm so sorry. barbtries Jan 2022 #16

I'm so sorry. I wish I could help. duhneece Jan 2022 #17

Our last kitty of 15 went and hid and passed. Baked Potato Jan 2022 #19

I'm so sorry, Brooklynite. femmedem Jan 2022 #20

I'm sorry to hear this FoxNewsSucks Jan 2022 #22

That is so sad. I am very sorry. I hope you can coax him out somehow. LoisB Jan 2022 #23

He is probably at peace just like so many animals and people are at this time Maraya1969 Jan 2022 #24

Sorry for your pain. Wishing you both peace. Raven123 Jan 2022 #25

I'm so sorry. Animals isolate themselves during this time. Cozmo Jan 2022 #26

I'm so sorry, brooklynite. As for getting the kitty out from under the stairs, I agree with the highplainsdem Jan 2022 #27

have you tried catnip llashram Jan 2022 #28

My heart aches for you and your kitty. BlueIdaho Jan 2022 #29

Just awful. I'm so sorry. paleotn Jan 2022 #30

Hugs! Phentex Jan 2022 #31

A last final gesture of respect. What a Noble Warrior he must have been. cayugafalls Jan 2022 #32

I'm so sorry. mzmolly Jan 2022 #33

I am sorry this is happening to you. Solly Mack Jan 2022 #34

My sympathies Deep State Witch Jan 2022 #35

I'm so sorry. area51 Jan 2022 #36

When ill or dying, cats have a tendency to find some place to hide. patphil Jan 2022 #37

I'm sorry to read this. Niagara Jan 2022 #38

I would suggest you see if you have a hospice vet in your area to advise. Big Blue Marble Jan 2022 #39

I'm so sorry cate94 Jan 2022 #40

This sounds exactly like my Marie a few weeks ago...she'd lost a ton of weight and didn't Karadeniz Jan 2022 #41

... milestogo Jan 2022 #42

Awww--they leave us too soon. pandr32 Jan 2022 #43

They sure do... calimary Jan 2022 #47

We have a couple of 17-year old cats right now. momta Jan 2022 #44

Awwwwwww... I'n so sorry. Been there and suffered that. calimary Jan 2022 #45

So sorry IbogaProject Jan 2022 #46

I'm so sorry. It's the hardest thing to have to make that decision, but you always Vinca Jan 2022 #48

So sorry for your loss wendyb-NC Jan 2022 #49

I'm glad llashram Jan 2022 #50

I'm so sorry for your loss. aocommunalpunch Jan 2022 #51

My deepest sympathy Marthe48 Jan 2022 #52

(Huge Hugs) MeNotThatKindOfOrc Jan 2022 #53

Sorry to hear that, it's never easy. But you made the right, albeit tough, decision. Unfortunately.. George II Jan 2022 #54

I'm so sorry. We had a 19 year old tuxedo who was dear to me. PatrickforB Jan 2022 #55

You have my deepest sympathy; losing a fur baby is so heartbreaking. Backseat Driver Jan 2022 #56

I am so sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2022 #57

Farewell to Tigger 💙 Donkees Jan 2022 #58

{{{{{hugs}}}}}} Coventina Jan 2022 #59

So sorry - it's really hard to lose a loved animal friend. Ocelot II Jan 2022 #60

I am so sorry Brooklynite. Tigger crossed the Bridge with him forever in your hearts.. Fla Dem Jan 2022 #61

had to make that decision myself this week, too fast and on the fly Kali Jan 2022 #62

Oh, dear, so sorry for you & Lupe. electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #64

thanks Kali Jan 2022 #65

So sorry for losing your fur bud Tigger. electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #63

Glad you did the best thing for him Piasladic Jan 2022 #66

... DashOneBravo Jan 2022 #67

Bummer! ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #68

Sorry. That's hard. MineralMan Jan 2022 #69

I'm so sorry, brooklynite. I've had to say goodbye to 4 senior cats in the last highplainsdem Jan 2022 #70

I'm sorry for your loss. hamsterjill Jan 2022 #71