should I take my sons with me to the vet when we have out cat put to sleep?

[tigermoth]

She's old, terminally ill and the vet can do no more for her. When she gets too weak to stand or eat (it will happen any day now) I know it will be time to say goodbye to her. My boys know the score and the 10 year old realises the end is coming. My 5 year old isn't as upset as his older brother.

It's half term this week. If I have to make a vets appointment soon, should I take my boys with me? Neither of them seem to know what they want to do.

I was thinking they could say a final goodbye to our cat in the waiting room and wait there while I go in with the vet.

aww tigermoth, your post made me nearly cry! how are you all feeling now? at least your cat is in no pain now and has wings and a halo (if u believe in that thing!)

batters, we now have a kitten - just acquired it a few weeks ago. Still missing our old pet, but lovely to have a kitten in our home.