Kitty Laid To Rest!

Montanareefer · 03-19-2004, 07:28 PM

Hi All!

Well it was a sad day for Pat and I as this morning at 9AM I took our 12 + year old cat to the Vet and he was examined and determined that he would be better off to be put to sleep. He had a bad intestinal disease, some sores and diabetes. He was getting sick all the time and his joints were deteriorating so it was time.

I held him in my lap and the shot was given and he was gone in about a minute. My wife could not bear to go so she said Good-bye to him last night and stayed up as late as possible to be with him.

Hard to believe this good ole boy from Montana had quite a few tears flowing when the cat was gone.

He will be sorely missed and will always be remembered.

Willmsbrg · 03-19-2004, 07:32 PM

Very sorry to hear that..

I know that feeling as well.. both with an old cat (11yrs) and a lop-ear rabbit (10+yrs)...

Amazing how attached people get to them... I think that is why I have not gotten another after they went...

Curtswearing · 03-19-2004, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by Montanareefer
Hard to believe this good ole boy from Montana had quite a few tears flowing when the cat was gone.

I'm so sorry bud. I develop great attachments to my critters too. I get very sad too when they have to go so this does not shock me at all. Do me a favor Johnny---Give Pat a hug for me.

NaH2O · 03-19-2004, 11:35 PM

Johnny & Pat....I'm so so sorry for your loss! Losing a loved one, whether a pet or a person - is difficult. My sympathy to you both.

dickie52 · 03-19-2004, 11:36 PM

Very sorry, you lost one of the family. We all know the dreaded feeling.....You did the right thing.

Gina · 03-19-2004, 11:42 PM

Johnny and Pat,
Sorry to hear that he had to be put to sleep. This is one of the things that we know we must face when we own a pet but, It's very hard to do. Pets are wonderful additions to the household and bring so much joy to our lives. As hard as it is to say good-bye and as much as it hurts it will not ever stop me from having pets. The years of enjoyment are to be treasured. I could not imagine my house without them.

He is at peace now, young again and full of life. I'll tell my Dawn to take him under her wing!

Love you both.

Montanareefer · 03-20-2004, 05:23 AM

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Pat had a tough time of it yesterday and so did I. We kept looking for the cat but of coarse it was not here.

Time will heal and we will remember the fond memories and great times with our cat.

wooddood · 03-20-2004, 06:19 AM

i'm really sorry to hear about your cat johnny. we have 2 cats and a dog so i know how you and pat must feel. they become one of the family so i know it's hard to handle. i'll be talking to you later on today.

Lizbeth · 03-20-2004, 10:22 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. I have a house full of animal, they are like part of the family. (((hugs))) to you and your wife.

Stang69 · 03-20-2004, 10:44 AM

I am sorry to hear that Johnny and Pat. I would suggest a replacement when you are ready. I know how pets can become part of the family. When you do replace the kitty be sure and check out the rescue groups in your area. There are hundreds of thousands of dogs cats etc awating a home because they were not able to stay in thiers for one reason or another.

Give Pat a hug fer me

Jeff

caja · 03-20-2004, 10:45 AM

very sad and difficult to do. I've had to do that twice with two of my dogs. I'm sorry for your loss.

Montanareefer · 03-20-2004, 10:46 AM

Thanks Jeff for the kind words!

Pat at this time does not want another cat which is understandable but maybe in time we will see.

Will give Pat a big hug for ya!

Montanareefer · 03-20-2004, 10:48 AM

Thanks caja and we are doing pretty good today. When I got up this morning I was looking for the cat so I would not step on him so it will take some time to realize he is gone.

SeaShel · 03-21-2004, 04:53 PM

Sorry for the loss of your cat. It is never easy to lose a pet, but don't let that stop you from having them.
I watch my dog (who is a therapy dog) bring many smiles to the faces of the people he meets in the hospital.

I applaud you for having the courage to take your vet's advice when it was time to let your cat go. So many people force theirs to suffer for too long because they can't say goodbye at the proper time.

I've lost many pets, but wouldn't be without one.
Best wishes to you both in dealing with your understandable grief.

03-19-2004, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Kitty Laid To Rest! Hi All! Well it was a sad day for Pat and I as this morning at 9AM I took our 12 + year old cat to the Vet and he was examined and determined that he would be better off to be put to sleep. He had a bad intestinal disease, some sores and diabetes. He was getting sick all the time and his joints were deteriorating so it was time. I held him in my lap and the shot was given and he was gone in about a minute. My wife could not bear to go so she said Good-bye to him last night and stayed up as late as possible to be with him. Hard to believe this good ole boy from Montana had quite a few tears flowing when the cat was gone. He will be sorely missed and will always be remembered.

03-19-2004, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	Johnny & Pat....I'm so so sorry for your loss! Losing a loved one, whether a pet or a person - is difficult. My sympathy to you both. __________________ ~Nikki~

03-19-2004, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
dickie52 Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NY Posts: 134 View Gallery Karma Komment	Very sorry, you lost one of the family. We all know the dreaded feeling.....You did the right thing. __________________ Oh my head.....

03-19-2004, 11:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Johnny and Pat, Sorry to hear that he had to be put to sleep. This is one of the things that we know we must face when we own a pet but, It's very hard to do. Pets are wonderful additions to the household and bring so much joy to our lives. As hard as it is to say good-bye and as much as it hurts it will not ever stop me from having pets. The years of enjoyment are to be treasured. I could not imagine my house without them. He is at peace now, young again and full of life. I'll tell my Dawn to take him under her wing! Love you both. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-20-2004, 06:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i'm really sorry to hear about your cat johnny. we have 2 cats and a dog so i know how you and pat must feel. they become one of the family so i know it's hard to handle. i'll be talking to you later on today. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

03-19-2004, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Willmsbrg Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hanover, Pa Posts: 122 View Gallery Karma Komment	Very sorry to hear that.. I know that feeling as well.. both with an old cat (11yrs) and a lop-ear rabbit (10+yrs)... Amazing how attached people get to them... I think that is why I have not gotten another after they went...

03-20-2004, 05:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks everyone for your kind words. Pat had a tough time of it yesterday and so did I. We kept looking for the cat but of coarse it was not here. Time will heal and we will remember the fond memories and great times with our cat.

03-20-2004, 10:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lizbeth Tubeworm Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 25 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm sorry for your loss. I have a house full of animal, they are like part of the family. (((hugs))) to you and your wife.

03-20-2004, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stang69 Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bremerton Washington Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	I am sorry to hear that Johnny and Pat. I would suggest a replacement when you are ready. I know how pets can become part of the family. When you do replace the kitty be sure and check out the rescue groups in your area. There are hundreds of thousands of dogs cats etc awating a home because they were not able to stay in thiers for one reason or another. Give Pat a hug fer me Jeff

03-20-2004, 10:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
caja Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 371 View Gallery Karma Komment	very sad and difficult to do. I've had to do that twice with two of my dogs. I'm sorry for your loss.

03-20-2004, 10:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks Jeff for the kind words! Pat at this time does not want another cat which is understandable but maybe in time we will see. Will give Pat a big hug for ya!

03-20-2004, 10:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks caja and we are doing pretty good today. When I got up this morning I was looking for the cat so I would not step on him so it will take some time to realize he is gone.

03-21-2004, 04:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
SeaShel Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sorry for the loss of your cat. It is never easy to lose a pet, but don't let that stop you from having them. I watch my dog (who is a therapy dog) bring many smiles to the faces of the people he meets in the hospital. I applaud you for having the courage to take your vet's advice when it was time to let your cat go. So many people force theirs to suffer for too long because they can't say goodbye at the proper time. I've lost many pets, but wouldn't be without one. Best wishes to you both in dealing with your understandable grief.

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