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Saying goodbye to my lovely girl in the morning.

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UnsuccessfullyAdulting · 12/12/2016 00:00

My 21 year old furball is going to sleep tomorrow. I honestly didn't think I would be this upset. She's had a long, long life and is so poorly & hasn't eaten for 3 days. She lives with my Dad so I'm going with him in the morning to say goodbye. She's been my little girl since I was 11, and she was just a little scruffy furball.

Suppose I just needed to tell someone. She is so tired and although I'm devastated, I'm so glad she will be at peace and sleeping soon. Sad

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DramaAlpaca · 12/12/2016 00:03

I'm so sorry. It's only natural you are upset, what a wonderful long life she's had with you.

Please know that you are doing absolutely the right thing, the last, kindest thing you can do for her.

Many hugs for tomorrow Flowers

Tartyflette · 12/12/2016 00:06

I'm so sorry, Unsuccessfully It's really hard, I know, but she has had a good and long life with people who love her. Flowers

UnsuccessfullyAdulting · 12/12/2016 00:12

Thank you so much. Spent tonight with her. Bought her a flake (her favourite) and some turkey treats, as she won't get a Xmas dinner this year. She didn't want any treats - most unlike her. Reaffirmed that we've made the right choice. She's got such a fun personality though, and I worry for my Dad once she's sleeping.

And myself. Who knew it would be this hard! Going to miss that little ragamuffin bundle of fur Sad

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EmeliaHerveyHenryFitzroy · 12/12/2016 00:15

Ah, 21 years is amazing. So sorry, it's very difficult. Hope it all goes ok. Flowers

MissMarplesHat · 12/12/2016 00:22

So sorry Flowers she must have been so well cared for and loved, take comfort from that, its only natural that you feel devastated. Take time to grieve for your lovely girl ((((hugs))))

UnsuccessfullyAdulting · 12/12/2016 00:26

You're all lovely and not helping my emotional state Smile thank you. Means a lot. Will be a jibbering 32 year old wreck tomorrow, I should imagine. Send me happy thoughts please. It bloody sucks, saying goodbye, doesn't it?!? Flowers

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InTheKitchenAtParties · 12/12/2016 00:41

I'm sorry Flowers I'll be thinking of you tomorrow

UnbornMortificado · 12/12/2016 00:42

I'm sorry it's never easy Flowers

What a brilliant age and she sounds truly loved.

Meemolly · 12/12/2016 09:16

Sending you gentle thoughts. Yes saying goodbye absolutely sucks. xx

cozietoesie · 12/12/2016 10:01

Thinking of you all.

VintagePerfumista · 12/12/2016 10:02
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timtam23 · 12/12/2016 10:48

So sorry to hear this, it's always so hard to say goodbye even when they've had a long, long life. 21 years is amazing, mine were mere youngsters at 18 when I had to say goodbye to them

UnsuccessfullyAdulting · 12/12/2016 14:46

Thank you all. Couple of hours time and we will be taking outlets little one to the vets. Thank you for such lovely messages. Flowers and then Wine for me. In abundance.

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OliviaStabler · 12/12/2016 17:40

I said goodbye to my furboy last year and I was heartbroken, still am really. It was awful but he had cancer and it was the right thing to do so he didn't suffer.

Flowers and Wine for you. Take care of yourself.

cozietoesie · 12/12/2016 21:02

Thinking of you this evening.

Vinorosso74 · 12/12/2016 21:22

Yes it does suck, it's the hardest part of having cats. What a fantastic age though and a well loved and looked after kitty Flowers

DramaAlpaca · 12/12/2016 22:34

Thinking of you too.

UnsuccessfullyAdulting · 13/12/2016 00:54

Thank you all. My little girl is sleeping now. She went beautifully, and was so peaceful it turned the tears into smiles. Wine has been consumed in her memory.

It really helped, having such lovely messages. Thank you all, and specially beautiful Flowers for all those who have lost a much loved pet. May my girl, and all of those lost before her, rest in peace. Much love & thank you.

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UnbornMortificado · 13/12/2016 07:38

Pleased she had a peaceful send off and your ok.

My mam always says PTS is the last kind act you do for them. Flowers

Middleoftheroad · 13/12/2016 07:40

Thinking of you ths morning Flowers

ididyeah · 13/12/2016 23:26

Just had to do the same for mine, last week - I miss her and the house feels strange, but I know it was the right thing. I'm so sorry. You loved her and helped her live a great life with you. Thinking of you x

UnsuccessfullyAdulting · 14/12/2016 20:16

You're all just lovely. Flowers for you all for helping me get through.

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