Depressing Cat Post

[geminigirl]

This morning, a little after nine a.m., we let Oblivion go. We knew it was coming, we prepared, we grieved and cried a lot. Last night we cuddled her until we fell asleep. I told her all the things I wanted to tell her...how much I appreciated her, how I loved her, and I hoped she'd been happy with me. I told her that this was a hard decision for me to make, but that I didn't want her to be in pain or sick any more. I told her that she made me laugh when I realized it wasn't men she didn't like, but Michael. Cayne promised her that he'd take care of me. I told her that I'd miss the way she gave Beta the smackdown when he needed it, and the way she slept on my butt. I'd miss her purring and her affection, and her need for cuddling. I told her how grateful I was that she'd seen me through some hard times. I was glad that she loved Beta in the end, even if the first few months were very difficult. I took her collar off before we left the house this morning. I cuddled her for about two hours, just quietly, in the bed, petting her and telling her all that she meant to me.

The last few days were very hard...she was uncomfortable and not moving well. She was eating, but dehydrated, and she'd lost a lot of weight. There was a second tumore that had appeared on her belly, and the larger one was not only raw and oozing, but there was blood as well.

I'm sad and relieved all at once. We stayed with her while the vet injected her...they took her back, put an IV in, and gave her a sedative to calm her. She went peacefully and quietly.

My cat is gone.

Comments

[posthaste.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

i'm so sorry erika.

[tsukata.livejournal.com]

::hugs::

She sounds like a wonderful kitty. It will be okay eventually.

[sandboxdiva.livejournal.com]

*sob*

*HUGS*

[beaq.livejournal.com]

Add another hug to the pile. She was a special kitty, and I'm glad I got to meet her.

[xrew.livejournal.com]

This is very sad news... I'm very sorry for your loss, having been there myself a few times, I understand all too well.

*hugs*

[dindin.livejournal.com]

Gah. There aren't words...

[wait.livejournal.com]

:(

*big hugs*

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

*hug*

[vvalkyri.livejournal.com]

:hugs:

[acerbic.livejournal.com]

I admire your decision, and I'm so sorry. It's extremely hard to lose a pet, period, and it takes an extreme amount of bravery to let one go when it's time. I cannot tell you how many animals I have seen in a few short weeks at an emergency practice (where money is almost never an issue) that have wanted to go and how many owners I have seen that have refused to let them, insisting we do whatever we can to save them no matter what the cost is or how the animal is doing. It's so heartwrenching.

You two were wonderful humans for her.

[geminigirl]

I think two of the most important things a responsible pet owner can do is to spay or neuter, and to let go when it's time. She'd had a hard life before she was my cat, having been abandoned and then shuffled from home to home, and I made her a promise that I'd take care of her until the end. And as difficult as it was, it was the right and best thing to do for her.

[fortryll.livejournal.com]

And because you did the right thing, even though it was painful, makes you a wonderful cat mother.

Maybe Oblivion & my Scooter are up there, keeping an eye on us now :)

[onlyblossom.livejournal.com]

awww sugar :( *big hugs* she sounds like she was your best friend and letting go of her had to be the hardest thing ever:( she's not suffering now and i hope that brings your peace and know she loved you tons. as i always say losing a critter is tons harder than a person at times.

[geekchick]

I'm so sorry. =(

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[torena.livejournal.com]

Oh, honey, honey.. I'm so so sorry.. That may not mean much being so far away and not knowing each other but.. relaly... :( *hugs*

[holliehoxenfree.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss and i'm also relieved with you that she is not suffering. I, and my quad of kitties and dogs, plus my husband send you a myriad of hugs. Take care.

[meepkitty.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I agree, it is so very hard to be brave and let a loved one go. You have my full love and support. And, I may be in that position soon. Out little Laz ferret is not getting much better.

*more hugs*

[fj.livejournal.com]

Sleep time

[moshah.livejournal.com]

My condolences. :-(

[slinkr.livejournal.com]

:(

[aelf.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry.

[emperor]

I know I've said it before, but you've clearly made the right decision, and at the right time. It's always hard to let go, easy to keep them going for your sake; it was time for Oblivion to pass on, and you let her do so peacefully.

[clockwatcher.livejournal.com]

So sorry....

[tisiphone.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. *hugs*

[jennifer0246.livejournal.com]

there isn't really anything i can say other than i'm sorry, and i commend you for being able to make the hard decisions gracefully, and for being so eloquent, and sharing your thoughts with us.

[katishna.livejournal.com]

*hug*

[scherzoid.livejournal.com]

*hug*

[fairion.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie. *hugs and squeezes* my thoughts and prayers are with you. It is sad and hard as heck to let go even when it is time and necessary.

[messyjessy.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. *hugs*

[aliki.livejournal.com]

So sorry. Hugs.

[entirelysonja.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that she's gone, but I'm glad you had as much time with her as you did.

*hugs*

[puzzld1.livejournal.com]

I am sure even as I type that Jethro is showing her where all the good mice are to be found.

I am so sorry.

[thepozlife.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about this.

{{Hugs}}

[jpallan.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. It destroyed me when Honey died. Nearly a year later, I still sometimes think I saw her out of the corner of my eye. I'll be thinking of you.

[geminigirl]

I think I'll miss her most at bed time, which was our major cuddle time.

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. *offers hugs*

[xxladyjxx.livejournal.com]

Just adding my love and virtual hugs to the myriad you've already received. I am sorry for your loss, but I think you are brave and selfless. *Thinking about you*

[slfisher.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry

[maxdwolf.livejournal.com]

I know how torn up I was just coming close to this decision. You handled it well.

[roosterbear.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[sweet-tea79.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about Oblivion, but I do think you did the right thing for her. *hugs*