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My boy was put to sleep today

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bigtapdancingpimp · 24/08/2016 21:54

I'm gutted. He was my everything

My boy was put to sleep today
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Francescaestee · 24/08/2016 21:55

Flowers for you, my thoughts are with you.

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dingit · 24/08/2016 21:56

That's tough. Flowers

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bigtapdancingpimp · 24/08/2016 21:57

We've been through so much shit together.

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buckingfrolicks · 24/08/2016 21:57

I'm so sorry for the loss in your life. Wishing you strength

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cozietoesie · 24/08/2016 21:58

A lovely boy.

I'm very sorry.

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bigtapdancingpimp · 24/08/2016 22:02

Thanks, it's been a horrible day.

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Tillylils · 24/08/2016 22:04

I'm so sorry. I understand how you feel, I lost my baby girl on Monday and I'm heartbroken. You did the kindest thing you could for him x

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Potentialmadcatlady · 24/08/2016 22:05

I'm so sorry...fly high over the rainbow

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cozietoesie · 24/08/2016 22:05

How long had he been with you?

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CrazyDuchess · 24/08/2016 22:06

He is beautiful Flowers

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OliviaStabler · 24/08/2016 22:07

I am terribly sorry for your loss Flowers

How old was he?

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bigtapdancingpimp · 24/08/2016 22:13

Cozietoes he was ten years old. He was a rescue cat from a cat sanctuary on a British base abroad.

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cozietoesie · 24/08/2016 22:19

Fairly young then. It's so hard, I know.

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Threetoedsloth · 24/08/2016 22:55

RIP lovely puss. It's heartbreaking isn't it? Be kind to yourself and take care.

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PosiePootlePerkins · 24/08/2016 23:14

RIP dear puss. Sorry for your lossFlowers

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fudgesmummy · 24/08/2016 23:21

My darling boy was put to sleep last Friday, I know exactly what you are going through. Keep reassuring your self that it was the kindest thing you could have done and show's how much you loved him

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Rollypoly100 · 24/08/2016 23:30

I'm so sorry. I went through the same in May with my rescue boy. It feels awful. FlowersFlowersFlowersFlowers for you.

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Wolfiefan · 24/08/2016 23:35

That beautiful face. I'm sure he had a wonderful life with you. Ten seems so young. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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RustyPaperclip · 24/08/2016 23:36

What a beautiful boy. I'm so very sorry for your loss. They truly become part of the family. It might not help now but try and think about the good times you and your boy had. Flowers

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bigtapdancingpimp · 27/08/2016 14:06

Sorry, just come back to this. Thanks for the support, the last few days have been tough. I was distraught on Wednesday night when I posted.

He had FIV and related conditions so I made the decision to have him put to sleep. I've beaten myself up for not having second and third vets' opinions but I didn't have the money for all the tests and treatment. He was one in a million and a legend in these parts; even people who didn't like cats fell in love with him.

I miss him so much but have a sense of relief he's no longer in pain/discomfort. The whole euthanasia thing was horrendous despite the vet/vet nurses being sympathetic.

I've got two other girl cats who are providing comfort and one of my friends is trying to give me a black and white male stray that she's found Hmm Grin

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FuzzyWizard · 27/08/2016 20:37

I'm sorry. What a sweet cat.

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 27/08/2016 21:59

Flowers.

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Vinorosso74 · 27/08/2016 22:11

What a beautiful boy. So sorry for your loss Flowers

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bigtapdancingpimp · 31/08/2016 22:07

I'm really struggling tonight. It's been a week and I miss him so much; I'd do anything to cuddle him one last time and tell him everything will be all right.

I hate the way he left this world, in pain and fearful. I can't forget the way he looked at me before the vet injected him, he was terrified.

Is this normal, the guilt?

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 31/08/2016 22:16

Oh sweetheart. You did the right thing for your poor boy, and He'll know that. Imagine leaving him in pain. Now that would be cruel. He knows you love him.
I've had quite a bad day missing my Mum.
Most days I'm okay, but today's been hard. Good and days and bad days are normal, I guess. Me and my sister made the decision not to resuscitate. It would have been cruel and selfish to do so.
I really wish I could wrap my arms around you, because I can fully empathise with that ache and longing.
((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))/)))))))).

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