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Cat PTS this morning

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Flaxseed Wed 31-May-23 15:42:10

He became my step’cat when I met DP 10 years ago, but I feel really sad sad
He was 18 and had a lovely life and was very loved so I must focus on that.
We kept putting off the inevitable but he was losing weight rapidly and had dementia, and we just knew it was time.
The vet was so lovely, kind and respectful, and we brought him home and DP buried him in the garden overlooking the fields.
I keep looking at the empty space where he used to lie and welling up.
We still have his brother and my cat but the house still feels empty without him sad

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Blondiescot Wed 31-May-23 18:44:07

I'm very sorry for your loss. They really do take a piece of our hearts with them when they leave us.

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Germanshepherdsmum Wed 31-May-23 18:48:39

I pray that she can Calipso.

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vintage1950 Wed 31-May-23 18:49:52

flowers It's a real bereavement. Am so sorry. I know how it feels, have had to have 3 cats PTS over the years and it's heartrending every time. You did the right thing. Much sympathy.

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grandtanteJE65 Thu 01-Jun-23 12:34:34

We all know the feeling and feel so sorry for you.

We now have three cats buried in our garden - the two old ones who moved here with us, and a young stray that had become tame and was killed on the road. At least he too got the dignity of a burial in the garden.

I still chat to them when I pass that end of the garden even although we now have two one year old cats - very much loved too.

Sometimes I could swear I "see" on or other of the old cats, and even their predecessors - mind playing tricks, or just the fact that whether animals or humans we never really stop missing those we love.

You did the right thing, as you now, but it is cold comfort right now.

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VB000 Thu 01-Jun-23 12:50:58

My little 16 year old cat was PTS a month ago, she was very weak and had stopped eating. The vets were lovely and also posted a condolences card.

She is in a much better place now, but it's still sad without her.
Best wishes to you - it's so awful when they go flowers

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Germanshepherdsmum Thu 01-Jun-23 13:25:58

So sorry VB000. You did the hardest but kindest thing and yes, according to my beliefs she is in a much better place now. 💐

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Flaxseed Thu 01-Jun-23 20:11:56

VB000
Sorry are still raw from losing your cat too. sad
grandetanteJE75 We chose a spot where the other two cats can join our old boy when their time comes. It’s so peaceful there.
I have the ashes of a cat I lost a few years ago in the soil of a potted lavender. I’m glad I did this as I moved last year so he could come with me smile

We are both less tearful today knowing he’s free of his ailments and that we did the right thing by him. I hope he’s running free over the Rainbow Bridge with all of the lovely pets you have all lost too 🌈

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Deedaa Thu 01-Jun-23 20:20:47

I'm so sorry Flaxseed it's a horrible thing to have to do. My 15 year old became very ill suddenly last year and nothing could be done for him. At least I didn't have to worry for ages about whether he was deteriorating but it took months to get used to being a one cat household.

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