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57. so what did you do...

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Mon Aug 5, 2013, 03:44 PM

Aug 2013

can you give us an update

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18 year old cat [View all] Aerows Aug 2013 OP

. LWolf Aug 2013 #1

I'm at a loss at what else to do. Aerows Aug 2013 #2

What does your vet say? LWolf Aug 2013 #9

She is suffering, and I don't know what else to do Aerows Aug 2013 #20

I'm so sorry, Aerows. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #3

She's been with me since she was a little ball of fur Aerows Aug 2013 #4

I think it's part of the contract we have with our fur-babies. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #8

She is in pain?! Bertha Venation Aug 2013 #5

Tears are rolling down my face Aerows Aug 2013 #7

oh, god, I am so sorry -- I meant no judgement!! Bertha Venation Aug 2013 #11

I am choking up just reading your post RebelOne Aug 2013 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Aerows Aug 2013 #31

Thanks for your contribution Aerows Aug 2013 #32

I can't imagine how hard this is going to be Aerows Aug 2013 #41

That's terrible news and I'm sorry that you are feeling obliged to make that decision. TexasTowelie Aug 2013 #6

It has reached that point, and I will, as always Aerows Aug 2013 #42

Of she's in pain, letting her go is the last kind, loving act you can do for her. Arkansas Granny Aug 2013 #10

Thank you Aerows Aug 2013 #43

That is a wonderful long life your cat had at your side. Call Me Wesley Aug 2013 #12

Thank you Aerows Aug 2013 #44

The last time I had to do it with an old buddy, it was really quite peaceful. Hoyt Aug 2013 #13

I've got her comfortable, but she can't even sit in my lap because her bones ache. Aerows Aug 2013 #45

I'm so sorry! LeftofObama Aug 2013 #14

All these years she has been there for you and, now it is your turn to be there for her - Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #15

True words, TA. A wise vet once asked me: trof Aug 2013 #16

No, it is not easy. Hard to be strong when your heart is breaking. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #17

I keep crying like a fool. n/t Aerows Aug 2013 #24

Do be with her at the end if you can. trof Aug 2013 #18

I will Aerows Aug 2013 #23

I'm giving her up Aerows Aug 2013 #19

I can't help it Aerows Aug 2013 #21

Me too. I understand. YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING. trof Aug 2013 #26

Thank you, Alabama:) Aerows Aug 2013 #27

You're not a fool or an idiot - LiberalElite Aug 2013 #36

You did the right thing. There's nothing wrong with crying. haele Aug 2013 #69

Oh, Aerows! Brigid Aug 2013 #22

I hope so. I have another kitty that is 4 years old Aerows Aug 2013 #25

I know how you feel. RebelOne Aug 2013 #28

Sometimes that's the kindest thing you can do for your pet. nt raccoon Aug 2013 #30

Sorry to hear that :( The Straight Story Aug 2013 #33

It's harder than hell and I don't wish it on anyone. Aerows Aug 2013 #65

It's the kind thing to do. You will be doing her a favor. Arugula Latte Aug 2013 #34

My Mother offered to take her instead of me Aerows Aug 2013 #35

My suggestion - LiberalElite Aug 2013 #37

Very hard thing to have to do. But cats hide how much they are really suffering. applegrove Aug 2013 #38

I'm sobbing like a rainstorm over her Aerows Aug 2013 #40

Ya'll miss her for a long while. Then one day you'll think of her and think only good thoughts. applegrove Aug 2013 #46

so what did you do... MrsBrady Aug 2013 #57

I had to do the same thing years ago. Jenoch Aug 2013 #58

((HUGS)) irisblue Aug 2013 #39

I'm so sorry. onestepforward Aug 2013 #47

I'm so sorry, Aerows cheri010353 Aug 2013 #48

Beautiful. Aerows Aug 2013 #74

~ In_The_Wind Aug 2013 #49

we've had to do it twice in recent years rurallib Aug 2013 #50

.............. snappyturtle Aug 2013 #51

So sorry about this. cliffordu Aug 2013 #52

it is the hardest and kindest thing we will ever do for them fizzgig Aug 2013 #53

Do what will be best for her, even if it hurts you. nolabear Aug 2013 #54

Sorry. It's very heart wrenching. But let her know her job is all done and she can rest now. KittyWampus Aug 2013 #55

So sorry; I went through it twice before and will have to do it again haele Aug 2013 #56

Oh no. a la izquierda Aug 2013 #59

Letting your little angel go after such a long time is tough. we can do it Aug 2013 #60

Your strength will make you both of your situations better. discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2013 #61

Aerows... I have been there, and I'm here to tell you... MrMickeysMom Aug 2013 #62

I can't add much more to what's been said BarbaRosa Aug 2013 #63

This song comforted me roody Aug 2013 #64

Went there, and I am pleased that she never has to suffer. Aerows Aug 2013 #66

Please tell me if you think I've done the right thing. Aerows Aug 2013 #68

You did. haele Aug 2013 #70

Rest assured, you did the right thing. Go ahead and cry. friendly_iconoclast Aug 2013 #76

Aerows, you've done the right thing. Please don't fret. Bertha Venation Aug 2013 #80

Thank you, everyone that said their piece. I'm grateful. Aerows Aug 2013 #67

If she's in pain and the vet can't make her comfortable, then yes... joeybee12 Aug 2013 #71

Recently put 2 elderly pets to sleep. One cat, one dog. narnian60 Aug 2013 #72

Our household is on an end-of-life watch HeiressofBickworth Aug 2013 #73

I don't know if I'll stop Aerows Aug 2013 #75

Cry. It helps....you did right, hard as it was. snappyturtle Aug 2013 #77

the greatest love we can give is to take on their suffering for them, magical thyme Aug 2013 #79

Peace to her BarenakedLady Aug 2013 #78