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[Kelt]

Just had to make the hardest decision. My boy had developed a cough and hadn't been himself for the last week. They were going to x-ray and possibly do an endoscope today but the vet felt a mass in his abdomen when I dropped him off this morning. They sedated him and did an ultrasound and found a mass on his liver and in both lungs as well as fluid in his lungs. The humane thing to do was to put him to sleep while he was still sedated. Its broken me to say the actual words though. He really was the most loving cat, always wanted to be around you and always announced himself as soon as he came in. 11 years just doesn't feel like enough time. RIP Bifty.

Oh man that's so sad, 11 years isn't a lot for a cat these days.

 

[{SAS}TB]

Just had to make the hardest decision. My boy had developed a cough and hadn't been himself for the last week. They were going to x-ray and possibly do an endoscope today but the vet felt a mass in his abdomen when I dropped him off this morning. They sedated him and did an ultrasound and found a mass on his liver and in both lungs as well as fluid in his lungs. The humane thing to do was to put him to sleep while he was still sedated. Its broken me to say the actual words though. He really was the most loving cat, always wanted to be around you and always announced himself as soon as he came in. 11 years just doesn't feel like enough time. RIP Bifty.

So sorry, it is the hardest decision even when for the best

RIP Bifty

 

[SpellowHouse]

Just had to make the hardest decision. My boy had developed a cough and hadn't been himself for the last week. They were going to x-ray and possibly do an endoscope today but the vet felt a mass in his abdomen when I dropped him off this morning. They sedated him and did an ultrasound and found a mass on his liver and in both lungs as well as fluid in his lungs. The humane thing to do was to put him to sleep while he was still sedated. Its broken me to say the actual words though. He really was the most loving cat, always wanted to be around you and always announced himself as soon as he came in. 11 years just doesn't feel like enough time. RIP Bifty.

I am so sorry.

The day we dread far more than they do.

Rest in peace, little one.

 

[adidan]

Sorry to hear @Colonel_Klinck , 11 isn't old at all is it

 

[steve5424]

Really sorry to hear the @colonelonly 11 too such a shame.

you must feel exactly like I did with both of mine last April and June 22. Both around 15 and suddenly got unwell. Sky was the first to go. Took to vet for what I thought was nothing major. Fluid on lungs and had yo make the decision. TJ last year was simular but had gone blind over night and suffering dementia luke symptoms. So so hard to make that choice but I
Ultimately its what better for them. I still miss their cuddles and the house is too quote but the wife still not up for a new cat.

Hope you doing ok

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

Really sorry to hear the @colonelonly 11 too such a shame.

you must feel exactly like I did with both of mine last April and June 22. Both around 15 and suddenly got unwell. Sky was the first to go. Took to vet for what I thought was nothing major. Fluid on lungs and had yo make the decision. TJ last year was simular but had gone blind over night and suffering dementia luke symptoms. So so hard to make that choice but I
Ultimately its what better for them. I still miss their cuddles and the house is too quote but the wife still not up for a new cat.

Hope you doing ok

Not going to lie, that is the most I've cried since I was a kid and that was from losing a dog I grew up with. Feeling a bit better now or at least its not so overwhelming, it is good to let it out but man I'm going to miss him, even him waking me up at 5am with his chirps and paws on my face to let me know he's back from his early morning patrol and requires some cuddles. He was always pleased to see me, had that annoying habit of wanting to lie down in front/on my keyboard at the worst possible moment because he wanted his belly ticked and didn't feel I was paying him enough attention. It is amazing how emotionally attached we can get to these balls of fluff and although it hurts right now I wouldn't trade a day with him to not feel it.

Thanks for all the nice messages guys.

 

[steve5424]

Not going to lie, that is the most I've cried since I was a kid and that was from losing a dog I grew up with. Feeling a bit better now or at least its not so overwhelming, it is good to let it out but man I'm going to miss him, even him waking me up at 5am with his chirps and paws on my face to let me know he's back from his early morning patrol and requires some cuddles. He was always pleased to see me, had that annoying habit of wanting to lie down in front/on my keyboard at the worst possible moment because he wanted his belly ticked and didn't feel I was paying him enough attention. It is amazing how emotionally attached we can get to these balls of fluff and although it hurts right now I wouldn't trade a day with him to not feel it.

Thanks for all the nice messages guys.

Yeah we do get so attached as do they to us. They are proper members of the family. Your boy sounds exactly like my boy Sky. Always wanting cuddles and greeting me when I came home. He would always appear and make noises demanding I go up to bed as he wanted snuggles and his belly rubbed.

I still get upset talking about them and with Sky I ended up having to call the wife and get her to come to the vet immediately. Worst decision I'd ever had to make. It takes time and will be tough. Honestly the amount of times I looked for him or wondered where he was for the first few weeks but then so did his brother.

Is it bad that I still have there bowls in the kitchen and a fresh litter tray sitting in bathroom after all this time?

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

Yeah we do get so attached as do they to us. They are proper members of the family. Your boy sounds exactly like my boy Sky. Always wanting cuddles and greeting me when I came home. He would always appear and make noises demanding I go up to bed as he wanted snuggles and his belly rubbed.

I still get upset talking about them and with Sky I ended up having to call the wife and get her to come to the vet immediately. Worst decision I'd ever had to make. It takes time and will be tough. Honestly the amount of times I looked for him or wondered where he was for the first few weeks but then so did his brother.

Is it bad that I still have there bowls in the kitchen and a fresh litter tray sitting in bathroom after all this time?

It's tough it really is. I will be getting another kitten quite quickly, not trying to replace him but I love having a cat and nothing heals a broken heart quicker than an adorable bundle of fluff.

 

[steve5424]

That's very true. They are so individual they can't be replaced. I did want another right away but the loss of both boys and then both my parents and wife's parents all within two years was too much for her and she doesn't want another as knows how hard it will be when their time eventually comes.

 

[SpellowHouse]

Not going to lie, that is the most I've cried since I was a kid and that was from losing a dog I grew up with. Feeling a bit better now or at least its not so overwhelming, it is good to let it out but man I'm going to miss him, even him waking me up at 5am with his chirps and paws on my face to let me know he's back from his early morning patrol and requires some cuddles. He was always pleased to see me, had that annoying habit of wanting to lie down in front/on my keyboard at the worst possible moment because he wanted his belly ticked and didn't feel I was paying him enough attention. It is amazing how emotionally attached we can get to these balls of fluff and although it hurts right now I wouldn't trade a day with him to not feel it.

Thanks for all the nice messages guys.

Yep. It's all part of the journey. We live longer than they do, and that's really difficult to deal with.

When one passes over the rainbow bridge, I open the door to let another in. It's not replacing the lost one, it's about helping another kitty that is urgent need (all my cats are rescue cats). It's the silver lining. When one passes it allows another to be saved. They're gonna pass whether I like it or not. The best I can do is just help as many as I can to enjoy that time before they do. Kitty caretaker!

Also, I think grief builds up over the years. Tears aren't always for one loss, they are for all your losses, even the ones you think you are over.

 

[ED209]

Just had to make the hardest decision. My boy had developed a cough and hadn't been himself for the last week. They were going to x-ray and possibly do an endoscope today but the vet felt a mass in his abdomen when I dropped him off this morning. They sedated him and did an ultrasound and found a mass on his liver and in both lungs as well as fluid in his lungs. The humane thing to do was to put him to sleep while he was still sedated. Its broken me to say the actual words though. He really was the most loving cat, always wanted to be around you and always announced himself as soon as he came in. 11 years just doesn't feel like enough time. RIP Bifty.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I hope you was able to see him 1 last time before they put him to sleep

RIP Bifty

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I hope you was able to see him 1 last time before they put him to sleep

RIP Bifty

I didn't, I was in bits for a few hours after and in no fit state to go to the vets and I kind of said my goodbyes in the morning as I feared it might be bad news. I have great memories of him and seeing him sedated wouldn't have helped me at all. I'm going to bury him this morning out by his brother (not actual brother but bought the same week) who sadly died when only 7 from kidney failure.

 

[ED209]

I didn't, I was in bits for a few hours after and in no fit state to go to the vets and I kind of said my goodbyes in the morning as I feared it might be bad news. I have great memories of him and seeing him sedated wouldn't have helped me at all. I'm going to bury him this morning out by his brother (not actual brother but bought the same week) who sadly died when only 7 from kidney failure.

That's not good at all, its never good loosing loved pets.

 

[SpellowHouse]

I didn't, I was in bits for a few hours after and in no fit state to go to the vets and I kind of said my goodbyes in the morning as I feared it might be bad news. I have great memories of him and seeing him sedated wouldn't have helped me at all. I'm going to bury him this morning out by his brother (not actual brother but bought the same week) who sadly died when only 7 from kidney failure.

I didn't get to see several of mine. But sod my pain, the fact is they were already under anaesthetic so it's best for them not to be woken up.

The youngest I had go was 6. She had been suffering from cancer for a year. I am afraid they can live a very long time but they don't always.

Fate is fate. All you can do is give them the best possible life while they are here.

Again, very sorry for your loss.

 

[IvanDobskey]

Just had to make the hardest decision. My boy had developed a cough and hadn't been himself for the last week. They were going to x-ray and possibly do an endoscope today but the vet felt a mass in his abdomen when I dropped him off this morning. They sedated him and did an ultrasound and found a mass on his liver and in both lungs as well as fluid in his lungs. The humane thing to do was to put him to sleep while he was still sedated. Its broken me to say the actual words though. He really was the most loving cat, always wanted to be around you and always announced himself as soon as he came in. 11 years just doesn't feel like enough time. RIP Bifty.

So sorry to hear this It was only just over a year ago I had to make the same decision with my much loved black and white cat George. He was 18 and a half and had suffered with health issues all his life. In the end his bladder gave out and he was losing weight due to kidney function failing, so made the decision. Hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. So I know exactly how you feel. It hurts like hell

 

[IvanDobskey]

Not going to lie, that is the most I've cried since I was a kid and that was from losing a dog I grew up with. Feeling a bit better now or at least its not so overwhelming, it is good to let it out but man I'm going to miss him, even him waking me up at 5am with his chirps and paws on my face to let me know he's back from his early morning patrol and requires some cuddles. He was always pleased to see me, had that annoying habit of wanting to lie down in front/on my keyboard at the worst possible moment because he wanted his belly ticked and didn't feel I was paying him enough attention. It is amazing how emotionally attached we can get to these balls of fluff and although it hurts right now I wouldn't trade a day with him to not feel it.

Thanks for all the nice messages guys.

I have to say this has brought some tears to my eyes remembering what I went through with my George. It's fully understandable though, they are members of the family. I loved my George as much as any human. My thoughts are with you and anyone else who has lost a furry family member recently.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

Buried him at lunchtime, it all came crashing back again Its very odd, there is this irrational feeling of guilt that I could have done more for him when in reality there was nothing that could have been done. By the time he was symptomatic it was too late, its just bad luck, cancer is a bitch. And he had the very best life any cat could but knowing all that its still there.

 

[{SAS}TB]

Hopefully it may start to being some closure. Must have been a.very difficult day

 

[steve5424]

Buried him at lunchtime, it all came crashing back again Its very odd, there is this irrational feeling of guilt that I could have done more for him when in reality there was nothing that could have been done. By the time he was symptomatic it was too late, its just bad luck, cancer is a bitch. And he had the very best life any cat could but knowing all that its still there.

You did everything you could for him. Most importantly you showed him all the love he could want and that's all they ask for. Well that and keep feeding me even though they had just eaten lol.

I felt the same with Sky, but they are so good at hiding their symptoms. It's almost like they try to shield us from it. We could replay things over and over but it sadly doesn't change the outcome. They show us unconditional love and make themselves at home in our hearts. Never to be forgotten.

 

[oggiet]

Just had to make the hardest decision. My boy had developed a cough and hadn't been himself for the last week. They were going to x-ray and possibly do an endoscope today but the vet felt a mass in his abdomen when I dropped him off this morning. They sedated him and did an ultrasound and found a mass on his liver and in both lungs as well as fluid in his lungs. The humane thing to do was to put him to sleep while he was still sedated. Its broken me to say the actual words though. He really was the most loving cat, always wanted to be around you and always announced himself as soon as he came in. 11 years just doesn't feel like enough time. RIP Bifty.

Sorry for your loss, RIP beautiful boy.