My cat is being PTS on Friday

[bubblybrit]

My beautiful boy is due to be put to sleep on Friday. I know it’s the right thing (he has arthritis and kidney problems - both incurable and causing him pain) but I am completely heartbroken.

I keep thinking that today is his last ever Wednesday and Thursday will be his last ever day with me. Every time I think about Friday I burst into tears.

I have been watching him sleep today and can’t believe that in less than 48 hours he won’t be here.

I miss him already and he isn’t even gone yet.

He will always be my special boy and I know that I’ll never forget him and love him forever x

Poor boy, he must be in so much pain. I'm so sorry that you're going through this and have had to make such a difficult decision but the right one for him. I hope that you're able to spend as much time as possible with him before Friday. Do you have anybody who can be with you to support you? I hope so

OP I'm so sorry but you are treating your cat with the best care you can give by putting him out of his pain. Enjoy your last 48 hours with him. It won't make having him PTS any easier but you will have had time to say goodbye properly. Thinking of you.

Thank you @User56781234. I have taken tomorrow and Friday as annual leave so plan to spend some quality time with him and give him plenty of cuddles. He has just had her favourite meal - fresh Tuna! I’ve not been able to give him this recently due to his kidney problems but didn’t see the harm given the current scenario. I should have said ‘we’ in my op as I do have a DH although he is just as devastated as I am.

Thank you @NewModelArmyMayhem18. I know it’s the right thing for him but I’m finding it so difficult. I’m struggling to sleep and eat as just want to cuddle my boy and make him better.

I'm glad that you're able to spend the next couple of days treating your beautiful boy and giving him lots of cuddles and that your DH will be there for you. Such a tough time for you both.

@User56781234. My poor DH will be taking our boy to the appointment himself as I need to look after our 16 month old. I don’t think it’s right to take a toddler to view a pet being PTS and can’t ask anyone to look after her given the current restrictions. I’ll be saying my goodbyes on Friday morning but I hate the fact that I’ll not be there as he takes his final breath.

It's so horrible having to make a decision like that, when we had our boy PTS it was the only time I've seen my other half get upset. for you

@ArbitraryNameChange. DH and I aren’t overly emotional but I’ve not stopped crying since I made the appointment. DH is trying to be strong but I know he will crack come Friday. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve also been in this position. It’s bloody horrible x

I had to have my girl PTS in March so I know how you feel. Its horrible isn't it. All you can do is think of the good life he's had and know what you're doing is out of love. I miss my girl so much, even now I find some days getting upset about how much I miss her. I get comfort knowing she was happy and loved al her life. Thinking of you.

@Tiredmum100. I’m sorry that you had to say goodbye to your beautiful girl. Both my babies are rescue cats and had a horrible start to life. I’m just thankful that the last 8 years were filled with love and fun and that he will end his life much happier than when he entered this world. I know it’s selfish but I wish I could keep him here longer.

@bubblybrit thinking of you and your lovely boy today.

Thank you @NewModelArmyMayhem18. His daddy has left to take him to the vets. I’m in the house looking after my toddler who is luckily asleep. It’s so painful to see his cat bowl and bed just as he left it.

Take care. The first thing I did when one of our beloved cats had to be PTS a few years ago was to find the best photo of her and frame it. That way you will still be reminded of him at his fittest/finest as you go about life.

Sorry for your loss op. I lost dcat 30th April-he was only 8 . I signed up for a free prints app. Pay postage only. I have framed 3 big pictures.
Haven't found an ornament for the garden to put his ashes in yet..

You are a wonderful caring owner who gave your sweet boy a loving home and a wonderful life. And you’ve continued to do the best thing for him by having him PTS.
So sorry

Oh this is so sad. I dread the day we have to do this.

Take it easy. Have a glass of wine and toast the lovely happy life you gave him.

I am so sorry @bubblybrit.

It is the last thing we can do for a much loved pet, but it is so terribly difficult.

Thinking of you and your beautiful boy today. Wishing your family all the very best

I got teary eyed reading your post. Cats become such a part of the family and you'll have lots of good memories to think about over today and the coming weeks. Putting a photo somewhere is a nice idea.

Thank you all for your kind words. It has made such a difference as my family and friends don’t really understand so can’t share my thoughts with them easily.

Here is a photo of my beautiful boy. I like the picture idea so will look into that over the weekend.

Night night my gorgeous boy.

Mummy loves you xx

What a beautiful cat. You can take comfort in the fact he was very loved and had a lovely life with you. Sending love at a difficult time.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I had to put my boy to sleep in April and know how difficult it is. I planted a tree for him and we have been painting stones with acrylic paints to place around it.

Sending you much love bubblybrit. You broke your heart to save your boy from suffering, the ultimate act of kindness and love.

He'll be at Rainbow Bridge 🌈

Beautiful boy, he'll be waiting for you at rainbow bridge

What a lovely looking boy he was. He's not in pain any more @bubblybrit. You gave him the best life you could. Look after yourself.

Thank you everyone. Your kind words have given me much comfort over the last few days as well as reassuring me that DH and I did the right thing by our boy.