We cannot let her starve. Kidney disease has brought her low. My gf has scheduled the appointment, and I cannot persuade us out of it. We have to take her in tomorrow for euthanasia, otherwise she will suffer more and more. We must; I’d rather put it off 24 hours, or 48 hours- there is not a sharp line. But the time is set, and we must 
My heart goes out to you. Just remember that you’re showing your love for her by not allowing her misery to continue. I’ve done this several times, and it’s never easy. But I think that somehow they seem to understand that you’re doing it out of love.
You’re doing the right thing.
I’m sorry.
Thanks guys. She was a rescue kitty. Borrowed time for the last 10 years or so, now I guess it is time to give it back She is a good friend and has always been the* politest* little kitty…
My condolences. Its one of the hardest but rightest things one can do IMO. Done it way more than I’ve ever cared to do.
Have you checked into having the vet come to the house to do it? A bit more pricey but certainly better for kitties as they don’t enjoy traveling to the vet nearly as much as dogs.
One thing if you’ve never done this before. Its quick. Amazingly so. Its not like some TV/fiction where they slowly go under, so any “good byes” need to be done before the process even starts.
I’m very sorry. I’ve held their hands as they go several times. Try to do this to help her on her journey.
You saved her life and gave her a warm and loving home. Now, sadly, it’s time to do the one last kind act of an owner to a pet.
If you can, break all the rules this last day. Let her sleep on your bed or sit on the couch or nibble at the people food, or whatever she loved to do but wasn’t allowed. I’ve heard it called “the last good day” before, and like the idea.
And seconding what billfish678 said - I’ve only seen off ferrets before, but I assume cats are similar. The light in their eyes goes out quickly, like flipping a switch. My husband was astonished at how swiftly our last ferret passed once the injection was given.
Heartfelt wishes to you and your pussy cat.
Had to take the same decision just before Christmas for my Siamese. I had him for 18 years and he was completely bonded to me. He became so ill that he couldn’t even purr and I knew it was wrong to wilfully let him suffer. Damn it was hard but the vet was understanding and know this cat very well. It was a merciful decision and Maestro will not be forgotten.
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Damn, I’m sorry It sucks that the best thing we can do for them is the one that hurts the most. BTDT too many times with my continuing herd of animals.
There will be relief along with the sorrow though. You will know she’s not in pain, and you won’t have to worry anymore about how she’s feeling, how to make her comfortable, if she’s going to eat… She knows she was loved, and that’s a gift too few animals enjoy.
Hang in there
I’m so very sorry. I know how difficult this is. I also know what you’re going through.
What your kitty is going through, is the same thing that happened to our beloved 16 year old cat. You’re doing the right thing. I send you my most sincere condolences.
I’m so sorry.
So very sorry. But you are doing the right thing, no matter how damn much it hurts. There are no words to make this day easier, so please accept a cyber-hug. (((hugs)))
Can’t even imagine how hard this will be if the day comes when I need to do this for my cat. The cat we had growing up just wandered off and died on his own when it was his time to die, and it hurt that I didn’t get to give him a proper goodbye or give him a peaceful death via a vet… so just remember that you’re doing the best possible thing. Not only are you limiting the cat’s suffering, you are giving yourself a bit of finality as well as ensuring that your cat doesn’t just wander off and get eaten or run over or something else horrible that may have happened to my old cat who was my best friend from early grade school all up through my 3rd year of college.
Thanks. I am going to miss her. She still had the strength to wake us up one more time, and to continue her silly kitty games like standing guard while I take a shower. She’s been getting salmon and milk, but even that is not very interesting to her now. She is starting to smell and spends most of her time hiding, coming out a few times a day. I know we have to do the kind thing for her I am surprised at how hard I am taking it
Oh. Poor thing. I’ve done this too and it’s so hard but you are doing the right thing. Take a tshirt you’ve worn or a towel or something with a familiar scent on it with you. If she has a pet bed that’s even better. I looked away because sometimes they don’t close their eyes and I didn’t want to see him like that, but held his little hand and didn’t let go for half an hour while I cried. That helped me a lot.
(((Try2be)))
It’s a hard thing to do and hurts like hell. I’ve got a 16 year old with kidney disease right now and I know I’ll be heading down your road with him eventually. Scares the hell out of me when I think of it, I’ve had him since he was a kitten. So sorry for you.
I’m sorry to hear that. We had to do that for our old kitty last fall (she also had kidney failure). If there isn’t much quality of life left, it’s time for her to go.
So sorry for your loss.
It’s really hard to do, but you are doing the right thing.
I’m so, so sorry. I just lost my Gypsy on Tuesday and I’m still getting used to her being gone. Please, please accept my condolences.
Make sure you have someone to cry on. I lost a kitty to FIP when he was but a year old and it still hurts when I think about it.