I’m sorry for your loss. I love kitties. I’ve lost several, and it’s like losing a member of your family when they’re gone.
Oh no! I am so sorry Gracie’s time came. She was beautiful.
You were brave and strong for her, and I know you did the right thing. (( Infovore ))
It’s tough. My girlfriend is actually at the vet right now having our cat put down. I just can’t bear to watch that. But putting pets through all the costly tests and treatments gives us hope. Unfortunately, at times, they’re to no avail. Then you have to start deciding again.
It’s a hard choice indeed. I hope the best for your kitty and hope that it all works out for the best.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know everyone’s different in their feelings about that, and I’m sure your kitty knew love to the end with your girlfriend there with him/her.
Me, I can’t not be there. I’ve been present for this with all four of the cats we’ve lost over the years, and so has the spouse. Two of them I held in my arms, one he held, and one we both just hugged on the table. In all four cases it’s been absolutely peaceful.
Our other cats aren’t acting any different, other than being a slight bit extra-clingy. It seems weird to me that they wouldn’t seem to notice her missing (especially her sister), but I don’t see a change. We brought each of them in to see her yesterday before we left for the vet–maybe something instinctual told them she was sick, so they knew. I dunno.
I’m the exact same as you–I can’t not be there. I’ve been there for every pet we’ve ever put down, which is a lot, but my husband can’t take it. For me, I get reassurance that they didn’t suffer & weren’t alone at the end, but everyone is different.
I also had 4 other cats when our girl in Kidney failure died & none of them seemed to notice. However, our dog DID notice (she was the one who always cuddled with the dog) & he kept looking for her on the dining room chair, where she often slept. After she died, our vet sent us a little plaque with an impression of her pawprint in it. It’s the perfect size for Christmas tree ornament, so it’s up on the tree now. I’m going to get one of those for every pet from now on. Condolences to you Infovore & thank you for giving your cats a loving home.
You made the right choice. And you did everything you could do.
Keep a warm spot in your heart for her.
The vets in the practice I use don’t make house calls, and I honestly wouldn’t have wanted to do that anyway. That’s just me; after mine was examined and determined to be in kidney and liver failure, and weighing only 5 1/2 pounds, we went to a room that was decorated like a friendly back porch and did the necessary deed. It was over in a few seconds; I was offered a plaster paw print but declined, and also wanted to leave right away. About a week later, I got a call that his ashes were at the office, so I picked them up.
I just saw this post and wanted to offer my condolences. and to say that I second this post:
You’re good people, Infovore.