lazycritter Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Saying goodbye to my darling companion of 18 years this morning. Our old tabby girl has been sleeping with me longer than my husband. She started passing chunks of blood in her urine and we're already struggling with the old age diabetes. She's also got a heart murmur now. We made the decision last night but I could not do it at the vets.They are coming here soon to do it at home where she's happier. Devastated Edited December 24, 2020 by lazycritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmum2 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hugs... such a sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveAus Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'm so sorry. It's such an awful decision to make, it just rips your heart out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBeige Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Oh i am so so sorry lazycritter big hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over and out Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Oh ... I am so sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharalanda Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I’m so sorry xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nom_de_plume Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'm so sorry. I had to let my old boy (he was 21) go on Christmas Eve 9 years ago. I still cry about it every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'm so sorry xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reachforthestars Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I’m so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazycritter Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thank you for your replies. She's gone now.My faithful little shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazycritter Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'm so sorry. I had to let my old boy (he was 21) go on Christmas Eve 9 years ago. I still cry about it every year.I'm so sorry. Such a shit time of year to have to make a decision. How did you get through the next day?I'm probably going to have to run and hide every 30 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzybirdsworth Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Void Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 My heart constricts just thinking about it Please take some comfort in knowing how damn lucky puss was to have had you and your love all these years, and to not have had to suffer like so many do xxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bornagirl Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 It's very hard. Good that she's in no more pain though. Hugs to you for christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaCosette Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Oh no, what a hard decision to make. Definitely the right decision, but hard nonetheless. Take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nom_de_plume Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'm so sorry. I had to let my old boy (he was 21) go on Christmas Eve 9 years ago. I still cry about it every year.I'm so sorry. Such a shit time of year to have to make a decision. How did you get through the next day?I'm probably going to have to run and hide every 30 mins The decision was made for us as his kidneys and bladder had completely failed due to his age.I honestly kept bursting into tears randomly but everyone in my family understood. I got him for my 4th birthday so we'd grown up together.Go gently and cry as much as you need to xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddlepop Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I’m so sorry. It’s okay to cry. 18 years of love, companionship and snuggles is something to cherish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PocketMacrophobia Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'm so sorry. I'm sending hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumsytobigones Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I’m so sorry. I think I would howl all of Xmas day. Which is okay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicbitt99 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 [mention]lazycritter[/mention] what a hard thing for you to do.I hope that you and everyone else know that my likes are all hugs (and I am a v big woman so I give good bear hugs).It is such a horrible thing to go through and your grief and sadness are understandable.You might be someone who thinks about getting another pet soon or it might be that it takes a while or never.From my experience, even though it feels scary to love again, those furry little creatures are worth having around once you’re ready.Lots of love and hugs to you, and to the memory of your faithful little shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murderino Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I am so sorry lazycritter, I am sure everyone will understand your feelings.My dog died five years ago just before his 17th birthday and that was the longest relationship I'd ever had and it was devastating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamferalz Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I’m sorry. She sounded a lovely cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Girl Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 So hard at this time of year, or anytime. Don't hide your tears, life long fur friends are just as hard as any other family member to loose. I lost my bff cat nearly 10 years ago and still have a tear when I think about her. She will.slways be my bff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mishu Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I’m so sorry. This would be heartbreaking for you. I lost my 17 year old girl this year earlier this year -she hung on for Mother’s Day but had a stoke the next morning. I think I cried for 3 days solid. My advice -cry if you need to. I found it cathartic and it helped to let the pain out. Losing a pet is very hard. Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancti-claws Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 So sorry for your loss [mention]lazycritter[/mention] - hard decision but the kindest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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