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(Message started by: michael on Mar 6^th, 2008, 8:51am)

Title: Sad
Post by michael on Mar 6^th, 2008, 8:51am

Just had to take my 22 year old cat to be put to sleep.
Never thought it would tear me apart like it has. :'(

Title: Re: Sad
Post by PollyPocket on Mar 6^th, 2008, 8:52am

[smiley=hug.gif]

sorry michael. :'(

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Ray on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:02am

Michael:

That's so sad. Pets find their way into our homes, lives, and hearts. May you heal and find peace.

Wishing you the best,

Ray [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:07am

:'(

Carol

Title: Re: Sad
Post by LeLimey on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:19am

Oh Michael, I'm sorry. I still can't forget my dog Wilf. I had to have him put down on Jan 13th 1990 and it still breaks my heart now. Can't think of him without missing him dreadfully. Pets are such a part of us.

We all understand, theres a lot of pet lovers here too
Helen x

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Angie on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:23am

:'( :'( :'(

I understand how you are feeling.

[smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Sad
Post by George_J on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:26am

Sorry, Michael. It's not an easy thing.

Best wishes,

George

Title: Re: Sad
Post by LeLimey on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:34am

Title: Re: Sad
Post by pattik on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:47am

I'm so sorry for your loss, Michael. I've been there recently myself. Here's a link to a little poem which helped me deal with having to put my dog to rest last year.

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/lastbatt.htm

Warm wishes,
-Patti

Title: Re: Sad
Post by michael on Mar 6^th, 2008, 10:36am

That poem is so beautiful, and so true.

Thank you.

Mike

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Charlotte on Mar 6^th, 2008, 10:45am

I'm sorry Michael.

Charlotte

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Melissa on Mar 6^th, 2008, 11:34am

Oh Michael, I am so very sorry hon! Love to you dear...

:(mel

Title: Re: Sad
Post by barry_sword on Mar 6^th, 2008, 11:57am

So very sorry Micheal, it is one of the toughest things to do. We have had to do this to four of our cats and it seems to get harder each time.

From one pet lover to another. :'(

Barry

Title: Re: Sad
Post by sandie99 on Mar 6^th, 2008, 12:27pm

Michael,

that's one tough thing to do... [smiley=hug.gif]
I still miss my guinea pig Olivia and she's been gone since 1999.

Sanna

Title: Re: Sad
Post by cash5542 on Mar 6^th, 2008, 12:40pm

We put our dog to sleep a year ago next week. I've been thinking about her alot lately. Patti's poem brought tears to my eyes all over again. It is very special and true.Pets are soo very special, no one really can prepare you for the emptiness and loss. Time and memories will help ease the pain, hopefully.

Charlotte

Title: Re: Sad
Post by DennisM1045 on Mar 6^th, 2008, 12:44pm

Hi Michael,

The true cost of loving and being loved by a pet isn't truly felt until we have to say goodbye. They love us no matter what. In the end we have to do what is right for them.

((((HUGS))))

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Lizzie2 on Mar 6^th, 2008, 12:47pm

:'( I'm so sorry Michael. Our pets are the world to us - they really are. I read that poem, and it brought tears to my eyes, but it is so true. It is horrible that we have to make the decision at the end of life for our pets, but they count on us to be strong and to end their suffering. Your cat is at peace and in a better place now - I'm sure chasing all the mice that kitty could ask for up in Heaven!

Hang in there... My dog is nearing the end, and it is so hard to think about doing what you have just had to do - you are very strong for making that decision for your cat.

Much love,
Carrie

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Mosaicwench on Mar 6^th, 2008, 12:53pm

My condolences, Michael.

We would not hurt the way we do if we did not love the way we do.

Title: Re: Sad
Post by deltadarlin on Mar 6^th, 2008, 2:30pm

So very sorry. I have an elderly cat and I'm going to be facing that decision with her far sooner than I'd like.

Carolyn

Title: Re: Sad
Post by echo on Mar 6^th, 2008, 2:41pm

Sorry to read about your cat Michael.

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Theo83 on Mar 6^th, 2008, 2:57pm

I am sorry for your loss. Putting down a pet, in my opinion, is one of hardest things in life. At the same time also one of the most compassionate.

My 18 year old cat was put down two years ago (and my golden retriever was recently diagnosed with cancer, so I am preparing myself) and while nothing makes it better, I found that reminding myself that completely out of love you you're willing to subject yourself to suffering to save your cat from suffering helped a bit. The ultimate form of altruism. Also never forget the reason it is so hard...all the love, happiness, fun etc.

Again I am sorry for the loss! :'(

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Jackie on Mar 6^th, 2008, 3:08pm

I'm so sorry, Michael...our pets are members of the family .....the loss is very difficult..... :'(

Love & Hugs...
Jackie

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 6^th, 2008, 3:29pm

:'(

I'm sorry Michael

Sandy

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Jonny on Mar 6^th, 2008, 4:28pm

Really sorry, bro! :'(

Title: Re: Sad
Post by seasonalboomer on Mar 6^th, 2008, 5:31pm

I found some peace when I had to put my German Shepherd "Barney" down a few years ago by spending a little time on this site:

http://www.rainbowbridge.com/

I still miss him.

Scott

Title: Re: Sad
Post by purpleydog on Mar 6^th, 2008, 6:38pm

I understand how you feel too, michael. I miss my dogs terribly, it's been about a year and a half since I had to put them down (6 months apart). I had to put one of our cats down last year.

Our pets love us unconditionally, they are always happy to see us, and bring us great joy and comfort. They are our friends for life, and I don't think we even quite realize how much they mean to us until they are gone. They become part of our souls. It is one of the hardest decisions to make, but the right one.

I am so sorry, michael. My thoughts are with you. [smiley=hug.gif]

edited for clarity

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Charlie on Mar 6^th, 2008, 9:39pm

Rats.

Sorry Michael. I know how it affects people.

They just don't stick around long enough. [smiley=hug.gif]

Charlie

Title: Re: Sad
Post by michael on Mar 7^th, 2008, 3:00am

She was my best friend and I miss her so much.

Thank you all so much for your kind words.

Mike

Title: Re: Sad
Post by jacquibim on Mar 7^th, 2008, 4:43am

Michael, so sorry to hear of your loss, it's true, our pets arae a big part of the family and they are so much more faithful than a lot of humans can be, I had to take one of my GSD's on his last journey the year before last and I was heartbroken - but not so heartbroken as my other GSD who was inconsolable. What everyone has been saying - you did the kindest thing of all, it's a hard, hard thing to do but it is the kindest act of all that we can do for our beloved animal family members, even though it hurts so much. My thoughts are with you

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Langa on Mar 7^th, 2008, 10:25am

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've never had to put a pet to sleep before, but I know i'll be a wreck when Peanut's time comes. She's my baby.

Hugs,
Langa

Title: Re: Sad
Post by Ree on Mar 7^th, 2008, 4:20pm

so sorry Michael... I lost my sweet kitty in Nov... it is so hard especially when you have to put them down...

thinking about you... you did the right thing...

love ree

Title: Re: Sad
Post by gore2424 on Mar 7^th, 2008, 5:26pm

Sorry to hear about your loss Michael 22 years is a long time for a cat so always think about the good times you had all thoses years Terry