Probably my last night with my soul cat

[Furries]

And I just needed to put it out there how much I love him. He’s had health problems which have been well managed most of his life, but has gone downhill rapidly past couple of days.

Blood tests done this evening, vet let him come home with me as he’d be more comfortable. He’s back in the morning for an x-ray and scan - but I don’t think he’ll be coming home with me, the vet has prepared me for this.

But I’m not prepared! I mean, I will 100% do the right thing, but I was not expecting it this soon, he’s only 10. He’s curled up sleeping on my foot and my heart is slowly crumbling.

With everything else going on, I know this is a small thing - but don’t know how I’m going to cope with this.

'Soul cat'. That's lovely. I bet the feeling's mutual.

He knows you love him. He knows you'll do the best thing for him.

It's so hard. I'm sorry.

I’m so sorry, he is so beautiful and clearly much loved, hope you can take some comfort that you gave him a happy loving home, thinking of you and your beautiful boy OP.

He is a beautiful boy. Give him lots of hugs tonight and tomorrow. Sending hugs for you both

You know the right thing to do.
You know that cats live in the moment.
They do not have a bucket list of things they want to do before they die.

His gorgeous!! I'm sure he's had a happy life!

I'm so sorry OP. Hold him tight until you have to let him go. He'll always hold you tight.

He is gorgeous and my heart breaks for you.
I have been through this and you will get through it and the paw prints will remain with you forever.

What a gorgeous boy. It's so horrible losing a pet, sending hugs OP He will always be with you xxx

He is very beautiful. I'm sure you are doing the right thing. I've been there and it's terribly painful but the right thing to do.

My Spaniel was my daemon. I know how you feel.

I'll send you support from here in spirit. You're doing the right thing for him no matter how horrible it feels for you.

Life never prepares us for loss of our soulmate with a fur face and four legs (sometimes three but that's another story). In an ever changing world of highs and lows, our life's are enriched by getting home and feeding them, and having a cuddle.
The only thing I can write is, i count myself fortunate and lucky to have these sometimes grumpy, bossy, and let's not forget demanding creatures of pure love and beauty.

I have been where you are now OP, and all I can tell you is this.

Hold that dear boy of yours close to you tonight, and you tell him how much you love him. They say cats don't understand what we are talking about, that's not true they absolutely do.
You tell him, and I am praying in my heart that tomorrow it's not goodbye.

Thinking of you both and sending love.

Have you thought about giving the vets a miss tomorrow and just giving yourselves some precious extra days with him?

Oh please don’t do this. He’s not eating so obviously not feeling the best and it would be horrible to just let nature take its course. Making the decision to pts is dreadful but it’s the last loving act you can do for your much loved friend. It’s such an easy, kind death and we owe it to them to not let them suffer for all the love they’ve given us.

Hug him and talk to him tonight. Then tomorrow be brave for your precious boy in the knowledge that you’ve done the very best for him even though it breaks your heart. Thinking of you at this sad time. 💐

I’m so sorry, you’ll have the time to give a big hug, then believe you’ve helped his suffering. He can’t tell you it’s too much, only you as someone who loves him can know that. You are doing the right thing for him x

Angel sending you lots of love x
What a beauty

Thinking of you today xxxxx

I’m so sorry. What a beautiful cat.

I'm so sorry and your first cat is always the most precious.
He looks like an absolute darling, big hugs for you.
I had to put my lovely, beautiful boy to sleep last year, far too young, he had cardiomyopathy and I was devastated, still cry everytime I see a photo or think about him.
He'll be waiting for you on the rainbow bridge.

Thinking of you and your fluffy friend today.

I’ve not taken in the posts enough to reply individually at the moment, so sorry as you’ve shared your losses too and I don’t want to not acknowledge them.

He was put to sleep at 3pm today. I can’t put into words how I feel. I’m so glad I got to spend last night with him. I wanted to focus on him, so only took 2 photos. I keep wanting to look at them and then not wanting to look at them.

Thank you again for the kindness of your posts, especially as I don’t post on MN very often, so my user name probably not very recognised.

Just can’t believe he’s gone.

Oh I’m so sorry he’s gone. What a terribly sad time for you. Hugs.

How is the other fluffy one doing?

Oh my heart goes out to you. He was loved - bless you 💐

It’s NOT a small thing. It’s a HUGE thing. He’s your boy & you love him. Doing the right thing is Fucking hard!!

Big love to you 💕

He’s not too bad, currently stomping round the garden before his 9pm curfew.

He’s a fidgety muppet, never sits still unless he’s sleeping. When I got home, I went and sat on the edge of the decking which was my boy’s favourite spot when he could be bothered to go out. He came down the garden with me and just lay down next to me. He then came in and into the living room - never does that in the day. And then settled down like this for 30 minutes which he never ever does.

I’m worried that I’m going to find it difficult to show affection. I love them equally, but am scared I’m going to shut myself off. Sorry, am waffling again.

I am so sorry, I know how painful this is and how much you will have loved him. He’s a beautiful boy and was so lucky to have had you. Sending love

So lovely that you spent last night with him. He's obviously been very loved and I'm sure he appreciated being cocooned in affection all night. He'll visit you in dreams, Furries. I really feel for you.