Heartbroken after our little cat had to be put to sleep.

[Bikergran]

Just that. Little black cat from the local shelter, she chose my husband, running to him as soon as we got there. For 16 years she has been a little shadow, loved just to be around us whatever we were doing, always on one lap or another in the evenings. She has been poorly for a while but coping on thyroid and kidney meds, but recently had become much less mobile, eating and drinking very little, wasting away to skin and bone. After she had several seizures and was struggling to walk, we decided, after discussing with the vet, that euthanasia was kindest.

This was yesterday, it was quick, she didn't suffer, but I feel like a murderer, and both my husband and I can't stop crying. Please tell me we'll get through this.

I’m so sorry. 😔 Sending you hugs, you will get through this together but it will take time. I’ve lost 3 cats in 3 years and decided not to get any more as it’s so upsetting when you have to have them euthanised

You will be in my thoughts.

Oh bless you. What a long and happy life you gave your little cat. You will feel better, and when you do you’ll look back on your happy memories with fondness rather than just sadness.

Be kind to yourself, you’re not a murderer, you’re a caring owner who has done the right but difficult thing.

Ahh you did the best for her. Poor little kitty, over the rainbow bridge.

The grief of plain a beloved cat is heartbreaking, they give so much love and ask for so little.

I’m so so sorry for your loss. I went through the same a couple of months ago and it was something you just cannot prepare for.

We had to make the same heartbreaking and painful decision and we made that decision because we loved her so much and it was the right thing to do by her.

Be kind to yourself. It sounds like she had a very long and happy life and was much loved. 🥰