My Cat is Dying

shelly

So sorry to read what you are going through Fatpants. You will know when the time has come, though reading your latest post I think you realise that time is close.
Treasure the time you have left.

best wishes

shelly x

sirlizzie

Such a sad thread to read and I can fully understand all the emotion involved having had to go through the same many times with my animals.
The decision is never easy no matter how old an animal is.
But when we know them and love them we can see that their lives aren't quite the same anymore, and that they are on 'borrowed time'
Years ago i was told 'that it is better a day too soon, than a day too late...' and its something I try very hard to stick too, even though it has been heatbreaking to do.
We know them. love them and miss them but each leaves their legacy in the memories we have.
Big hugs to you

WestWalesWannabee

Hi Fatpants. I just wanted to say how sorry I am that you're going through this. As a huge cat lover with two dopey ones of my own, and having previously lost other cats, I know exactly what you're going through. As much as you're going to miss your little one, don't see it as an end but as a beginning of a new adventure for her just passing on into another room where she'll play with all the other cats and dogs that have moved on. A place where there'll be no pain and suffering and a lifetime of happiness where she will no doubt keep an eye on you from above. My thoughts are with you. x

Cuteybabe8

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I always start crying when I hear things like this. Think of the happy life she had and that she is around her loved ones at the moment. x

sandy2_2

My heart goes out to you, it´s such an awful thing to go thro. Having to make that last painful decision for a beloved pet is so heartbreaking, but we know it´s something we have to do because we love them so much and don´t want them to suffer any more. Sending you a big hug at this sad time

I find this poem comforting in a sad way, you will find the courage somehow
The Greatest Gift
I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.

For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

lelasuzi

Oh how I feel for you all. My Daisy is ready to go now. She`s 18 like her husband Willow who went in Sept. Vet wants to come here on Thurs but hubby is up the river in Egypt. She`s lost so much weight in the last 2 weeks but is still eating. I have to be strong for Daisy but think about hubby. Hugs to everyone in this situation.

lelasuzi

Sorry, meant to explain he`s in De-Nile.

chuchy

Fatpants wrote: »

thank you all so much for your lovely replies, some have brought tears to my eyes! She had a good weekend, seemed perky and ate some chicken and ambrosia creamed rice, although this morning was back to herself again. The look in her eyes this morning told me all that I need to know - that she knows shes going and that PTS is the best thing.
thank you all so much xx

Sorry very sorry you're going through this. I went through it years ago with my beloved Suzy, a cross collie. She was 12.1/2 yrs old and i'd found her as a 3 month old pup on a freezing cold January day in 1980.
She had cancer in her throat and i knew it was time for her to go, too. I held her while he vet gave her the injection and she looked at me out of the corner of her eye. I was the last thing she saw as she passed, which was what i wanted for her (and me). It was so quick, i didn't realise she'd gone.
You are doing the best thing for her out of love.
Best wishes to you x

Fatpants

Thank you all so much for your kind words and stories.
Lady died on Wednesday. My OH took the day off work to look after her, she had stopped eating and drinking the night before. I came home early and we made the heartbreaking decision to PTS. The vet agreed to come to us for 7pm. At 6.55pm she snuggled up to my OH and slipped away so very peacefully. It was almost as if she knew, and being as stubborn as she was, decided she was going her way!
We had her cremeted and have kept her ashes. We are going to buy a small shrub and plant it in the garden where the sun shines in the afternoon and sprinkle her ashes there - her favourite place to be.
The last few days have been very sad but now we are remembering the goods times we had with her, her cheekiness, the fact she thought she was a dog! and the unconditional love she gave us both. xx

shelly

Sorry to read of Ladys' death Fatpants but glad she went peacefully.

The shrub is a very nice idea. We want to do the same and plant something that either flowers or just looks good in December in the spot where Coco is buried.

Take heart she had a good life and when the time came she went peacefiully.

Shelly x