Had to leave our cat at the vet - very sad

[Molehillmountain]

He was twelve, poorly and lost interest in life. Took him this morning along with dd and vet said putting him to sleep kindest thing. The thing is, I had to leave him because dd was crying and I couldn't hold our cat and there was no one to look after dd. I feel really guilty-he wasn't fond of the children and then I left him to deal with one of them. The vet said he wasn't really aware of stuff but still. It all happened so quickly and I didn't want him to suffer any longer so that I could find someone to have dd.

you sound like a lovely owner.

Hi mole
I'm sorry that your cat has been put to sleep
It really is very quick and painless

Try not to feel guilty

just keep telling yourself vet said he wasn't really aware :) and you did a kind thing for him

I think I mostly feel guilty because the dc's arrival really wrecked his little life. Although being fairer, he has had love and affection in abundance from our elderly neighbour and food and a warm place to sleep from us.

he sounds like he had a happy life :)

So sorry, Molehillmountain.

They'll have dealt with him very kindly indeed even though he was no longer truly aware.

Just rang the vet. He went off really peacefully. Bless the nurse, she said it was "lovely" and I know what she means. He was calm and went to sleep. Bless him.

And thank you for your lovely comments

I also had to make the difficult decision for the beautiful might girl this morning. As I always do I lead her across the rainbow bridge myself. I can honestly tell you that every client's cat is talked to reassured in the same way as my girl was as she crossed,
My girl loved children and has slept with DD every night since was 6 months old watching over her for me.

Very sorry to hear of your loss also, Lonecatwithkitten.

lonecatwithkitten.

Poor dd was so upset-her school bag was full of get well soon cards they'd made. But I think I explained it well. She now wants another pet. Not for a while.