My lovely 19 year old is being PTS today

[Pleasedontdothat]

And I’m feeling so sad about it - I know I shouldn’t. We got her from Battersea when she was about 9-10 months old and she and ds1 had an instant connection. She’s barely ever been to the vet and up until recently has had a constitution of iron. But last week she was diagnosed with bladder cancer. The vet was happy for her to go home on painkillers as she was so bright and alert when she was being examined. However she’s suddenly deteriorated and it’s not fair to keep her going any longer. She’s loved having me at home during lockdown - I’ve been working from home in the living room and she’s spent hours curled up on my lap, or snoozing in a sunbeam on the rug and she’s been ‘helping’ me when I do Pilates. We will all miss her so much

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. Please remember it is the kindest thing for you gorgeous girl.
Four years ago I had to put my precious girl who was 21 to sleep who also barely went to the vet and was very healthy.
She has had a long healthy happy life with you what a lucky girl to be rescued by your family from Battersea.
How lovely you have been at home with her in lockdown - Cherish the memories.

Oh I'm so sorry. Of course you should be upset - why do you think you shouldn't? It's lovely that she's had a wonderful and happy life and you're giving her a good end, but that doesn't mean you won't be sad.

She's so handsome and looks like a real character. I had to have my 20 year old girl put to sleep. It's so upsetting, but it was so peaceful and definitely the right thing for her. Your doing the right thing and you'll always have her in your heart 🐾

She's beautiful! I'm so very sorry for what your going through :( I'm a vet nurse in training myself and I can assure you it's really a peaceful process. 19 years old is an amazing age for a cat and what a lucky lady to have spent those years with you 💖 and how lovely that her last weeks have been in plentiful company with you too. She'll always be with you In your heart.

I'm so sorry. What a lovely cat. It's so sad when we lose a pet as they are a member of the family. Cherish your memories and know are you making the right choice...but i know it hurts. My thoughts are with you.

Of course you can be sad. It's devastating at any age. She's a very handsome cat! Go easy on yourself.

Thank you ... the photo was only from a couple of weeks ago so it has been very quick. DS2 is autistic and is angry with me as he thinks because she can still purr she’s ok to last a little longer - I’ve tried to explain that it would only be postponing the inevitable and that it wouldn’t be fair on her but he’s very unhappy about it (he loves her very much).

Oh, what a beauty she is. So sorry. She's been loved by you for many years and she'll always be with you in your heart. I have my 20 year old's ashes with his name on the box. It's very comforting. Take care of yourselves

It is so sad when you have to say goodbye and of course you will miss her lots. It sounds like she has had a wonderful happy and healthy life. You are doing the kindest thing so she won't suffer. She looks like a lovely old lady.

... Dcat is just 8..vet at 230..
to you op.

To all of you going through heartache. It's ok to grieve. They give us so much for such small creatures.

I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. It's a difficult choice to make but you're doing the best thing possible for your girl.

She’s such a beautiful looking cat. Very lucky that you all found each other. Sounds like she’s had a fantastic life. Of course you are going be sad, So so sorry .
Just a thought and not sure if it would be appropriate but could the vet or vet nurse be able to have telephone chat with your son to help him understand it’s the kindest thing to do?
Thinking of you 💐 💐

I am so sorry Pleasedontdothat. She looks a lovely girl. It’s terribly sad but it sounds as if you have given her a wonderful life, including her last few weeks with you at home. Condolences for your DS too - it must be a wrench as I guess she is a similar age or even older than them.

Oh she’s beautiful. I’m so sorry.

Sorry to hear that 💕 we lost our beloved cat 3 weeks ago & we're still very sad. We just keep trying to think of how much joy we gave him & how much he gave us & that makes us happy 🌸

@Windyatthebeach I’m so sorry - 8 is no age at all

It was very peaceful, she had a sedative first and drifted off to sleep with me stroking her and telling her what a lovely girl she was. Ds is distraught and I don’t know how to comfort him

Would your DS like to make a little memorial for her? Etsy have some lovely things. It's so painful and heartbreaking

Im so sorry for your loss - she has had such a wonderful life with you.
to anyone going through this.

We are getting his ashes back and a stone cat ornament for the garden op xx
Sorry for your loss also xx