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Handhold, waiting for vet

21 replies

SkimbleShanksTheRailwayCat · 09/05/2017 08:48

Just need a handhold. Vet due in 2.5hours to put my old cat to sleep. The fire is lit. The other two cats and I are holding vigil but I still feel alone. There were no possible earlier appointments even if I took her in and she doesn't need that stress.

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MyProperTea · 09/05/2017 08:50

I'm so sorry. I am shore your doing the right thing.

ginflumpsandzebraprint · 09/05/2017 08:51

Hugs and a hand hold, I'm so sorry but it sounds like a wonderful and peaceful last few hours for her Flowers

Vinorosso74 · 09/05/2017 08:55

I'm sorry. It does sound peaceful, lots of strokes for your old girl.

SkimbleShanksTheRailwayCat · 09/05/2017 09:15

Thank you. 2 hours to go.

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TheCatOfAthenry · 09/05/2017 09:29

Sending a big, purry hug your way. You sound like a lovely person for a cat to have.

Want2beme · 09/05/2017 10:41

What a lovely thing to do for your Dcat and your other Dcats. So sorry.

GnatsChuff · 09/05/2017 10:44

Flowers Skimble. I think this will be me tomorrow.

Toddlerteaplease · 09/05/2017 12:05

Sounds like a lovely way to go. Surrounded by love in his own home. He will know that you are there. Sending a hand hold. CakeBrewFlowersFlowers

GreenPolishToGo · 09/05/2017 12:12

The very best way to go, safe and warm with those she loves. I'm sorry it's so hard for you. Flowers

SkimbleShanksTheRailwayCat · 09/05/2017 13:34

Thank you. She went on her own terms, an hour before the vet was due to arrive. I am kind of glad. The house feels emptier already.

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ElizaDontlittle · 09/05/2017 13:47

Oh how hard for you - I hope you can find comfort from your other cats. I'm glad she was able to just slip away. Flowers

TheLongRider · 09/05/2017 13:58
Flowers

The house always feels weird afterwards. There's a cat-shaped hole in the universe.

Tigerblue · 09/05/2017 14:33

I'm sending you a hug as I know you'll need one. I had my boy put to sleep two weeks ago and I know it's such a hard decision. Today won't be easy but later on you'll know you did the right thing. rip little one.l

GreenPolishToGo · 09/05/2017 14:46

I'm glad she slipped away peacefully. Be kind to yourself. It's hard to lose them.

Want2beme · 09/05/2017 21:21

Hope you & your Dcats are ok this evening.

Wolfiefan · 09/05/2017 21:24

I've only just seen this. I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad she was at home with family though. Flowers

thegoodnameshadgone · 10/05/2017 00:19

Only just seen This. Hope your ok Flowers

ladylambkin · 10/05/2017 00:24

Sorry to hear, sending love Flowers

cozietoesie · 10/05/2017 00:34

I know what it's like. I'm very sorry.

Fiona1984 · 12/05/2017 13:23

"There's a cat-shaped hole in the universe."

This sums up the way I feel right now.
Had to say goodbye to my girl on Tuesday. I found her laid on the neighbour's garden unable to move her back legs 😢
Rushed her to the vets and there was nothing they could do, spinal injury and likely internal injuries too, so I had to let her go. She was only 6.
Hugs to you OP, it's very hard. Take comfort in the fact that you were there at the end.
I have another cat and a dog, but it still feels like something is missing.

Kokusai · 12/05/2017 14:58

Oh I'm sorry OP, it's so sad when they go.

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