I lost my precious "Silver" today

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

It seems so many of us are loosing our precious pets but I wasn't expecting this one. Silver is the sweetest cat I've ever had. Sat night I picked her up and knew immediatly something was wrong. All I could feel was bones. She didn't act sick and she had so much hair that I didn't notice the weight lost. I had to choose between giving her IV"s and medicine and watching her go down hill further. The vet said she was having trouble breathing already and had no muscle mass. I didn't want her in pain so I made the choice to let me take the pain of loosing her. She died in my arms ( Kelli couldn't watch) I can honestly say she had a wonderful life, she was spoiled rotten and was never sick and loved to be held and slept with Kelli and once she got used to Monkey she stayed with her. I will miss her terribly. Shaggy

[Chap7 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Chap7]

I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a beloved pet as they really are a part of your family.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

shaggy,

i am terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. i am also very attached to my pets, and dread the day they pass. take comfort in knowing that she had a wonderful life, and was not in too much pain.

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

Shaggy, so sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. It is very hard to lose a pet but it will get better eventually and you will mostly remember the happy memories. I feel for you and wish you strength.

[grest Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close grest]

so sorry, shag.
Connie

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

{{{HUGS}}}

[mav Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mav]

Hi Shaggy,
I have a black tiny toy poodle I love dearly so I can imagine how you feel. I am so sorry for you and your daughter. Your kitty was very lucky to have such a loving family all her life.

[JudyS Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JudyS]

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this! My condolences on your loss!

I lost my beloved Graycat last January, and I still miss him.

I saw this poem about losing a pet -- it's about dogs, but it applies to cats, too. (Just replace "dogs" with "cats" and "barking at the door" with "scratching at the door.")

They will not go quietly,
the dogs who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Our habits still make us think
we hear a barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet will still go round the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them...
and always will.

[gophish Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close gophish]

Shaggy, sorry for your loss.

[Ryne08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryne08]

Shaggy, I am very sorry for your loss.

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

So sorry to hear about your loss, but you did the right thing. We had an Old English Sheep Dog that we had to let go and it was hard, but he was in so much pain, that it was what had to be done.

[Guest Close Quarterbore]

Sorry for your loss... Pets really do become a part of us...

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

Oh Shaggy, I am SO sorry....I wish you comfort at this sad time.

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

Shaggy,
Oh, I have been where you are and want you to know that you made the very best decision for Silver. Many years ago I opted to give my beloved Dixie (Beagle) IVs for her failing kidneys. It was okay for a very short while, but the kidney failure won out.
They count on us to protect and care for them. They can't intellectualize pain as we do, so, we do the kindest and most loving thing for them.
You were blessed to have her and she was blessed to have you.
You gave her a great life and a gentle passing.
Thinking of you,
Beags and the Beagles

[falmouth3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close falmouth3]

I'm sorry for your loss, too. I've lost 2 dogs in the last 4 years. Very tough to bear, but we get through it.

Condolences,
Sue