sorry guy cats don't live forever and they suffer if we do not do what is needed to keep them from suffering...sorry you got such a tough thing to do right now but please know we care here and know how much he means to you....also your other kitty needs to be loved on more now....

I am so, so, so sorry if what I am assuming tomorrow will bring but I have been there and know exactly what you are going thru. If you are putting your best friend, child (not literally because some people might read this and think that is what I mean) to sleep, I can tell you I worked for a vet for years and if we were only so lucky to be allowed to do the same when suffering.......I had paid to have my cat's ashes and where it was expensive it was worth it to me. But the reason for my reply is to let you know I understand and my heart hurts for your's. Bill is right and I think he didn't mean how the beginning of his comment sounded (he's been here for me that is why I know he cares - sometimes the typed word comes out differently than our emotions mean them to be - if that makes any sense) As I sit here typing I have to be honest and tell you it hurts my heart because it truly is just sad. Only cat people can understand. Much love to you and please know if you need a friend to reach out to, I'm here for you. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and since I'll be home all day will check to see if you post anything! Hugs to you and may you be able to find inner peace knowing you are doing the right thing.

Penntucky, my heart is breaking for you. I know there are no words we can say to make this easier.

Sometimes doing the kindest most loving thing is the hardest.

Sending you a hug.

I shared this with Bill a week or two ago and I'd like to share it with you Penntucky...

I know your cat has had a great home with you and has had a good life...

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Just this side of heaven lies the Rainbow Bridge.

When a beloved pet dies, it goes to the Rainbow Bridge. It makes friends with other animals and frolics over rolling hills and peaceful, lush meadows of green.

Our pets do not thirst or hunger. The old and sick are made young once more; the maimed and the ill become healed and strong. They are as healthy and playful as we remember them in days gone by.

Though happy and content, they still miss someone very special, someone they had to leave behind.

Together, the animals chase and play, but the day comes when a pet will suddenly stop and look into the distance bright eyes intent, eager body quivering. Suddenly recognizing you, your pet bounds quickly across green fields and into your embrace. You celebrate in joyous reunion. You will never again separate. Happy tears and kisses are warm and plenty; your hands caress the face you missed. You look once more into the loving eyes of your pet and know you never really parted. You realize that though out of sight, your love had been remembered. And now, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together

M.A.Preston Medical Arts Press "

THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLIES

really am crying while reading them, hate to say; 55 yr old bum that I am.

my cat having another of his up days---slept all night, ate enough food, now laying in his cardboard box in bedroom for first time in months?

but, he could he be fooling me, acting normal, as even vets say....my limping dog was no longer limping when I took him to vet just for his all day limp

gonna regret doing this, gonna regret if I chicken out, and then during his bad times I go crazy again.

he's going bald, thowing up almost daily, sometimes wont eat, his nails getting long, etc......I gotta see this as quality of life.

I'M SORRY ABOUT GOING BITTER----HE'S THE ONLY FAMILY I HAVE.

You WILL see him again and he will be young, healthy and vibrant...try to hold onto that vision. (((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))

that's what helps me...knowing i'll see my 4 cats again

you keep ignoring your second cat pentucky...he is family too!

lavenderhippy,

my over kill thanks.

yes, bill.

as i joked to my landlord a couple hours ago, i was wicked step mother to the other cat, with most of time saying to 2nd cat, "get away from him!

I dont even care that my old kitty kat urinated on me; i put some spray on pants and am walking around; also have the shirt i put him in for vet and which he wet himself through to my pants.

i will start treating the other cat nicer----but he's no cuddle kitty.

Aww soo sorry for you and your kitty. I'm so glad your kitty has such a great person in you to care for him! I lost a kitty nearing a year ago... miss her so much never be another like her... but there are a lot more out there and would be a new dear friend... not a replacement but since you care for cats so much... spread the love to more...

hope you are ok and lavenderhippy is now resting in the area of the rainbow bridge....where one day long from now you will come to find him there healed and happy to see you who treated him the best any human man could treat a pet.....hugs bill and I am here if you wanna cry I am also grieving Doc still a tad but it was an easier decision that I made with him....than what you are going thru with lavenderhippy

I feel ya, mate!

On Sunday, it will be SEVEN Years since I was fired from my last major job and looking back I was in such a poor frame of mind it was inevitable that I'd lose that job. Spiritually I was completely throughother.

I wish I had treated our Dog better than what I did, but me and my Brother were at the behest of our Grandfather who was a typical Irish Farmer. He wanted the Dog to be vicious. We obliged.

I have had many losses people..animals..the pain is very hard..some loss has not been death we were parted..I have a saying they are never truly gone as they will always be locked in my heart forever..I miss them terribly and yes how could I not because they were all very special and I know each one loves me talking about them..Ive even said I would not replace with another animal because the pain is so hard..I look across at the stray that entered my life..who is living who needs me..my cat is not cuddly but he silently watches..my quieter quardian angel as I call him..hugs for all that you are going through..