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Having to say goodbye

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Mycatiscrazy · 17/07/2023 18:27

One of our cats has been poorly for over a year, but after speaking to the vet we have decided no further treatment and have made a appointment to have him pts at the weekend.
I know it's for the best his quality of life has fallen, but today he's having a good day and he's ok. Realistically I know he's having more bad days then good and it is the kindest option but my heart hurts so much.

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PinedApple · 17/07/2023 18:42

I'm so sorry your cat has been poorly. It sounds like the right choice at this time...

It is part of what we have to do when we love our animals - better to do it before they really start to suffer in pain. You are sparing him that and letting him go as you want to remember him x Flowers

Theraffarian · 17/07/2023 18:43

Oh it’s just the worst when the time comes , my heart goes out to you .

MuthaHubbard · 18/07/2023 21:01

We had to make this decision three weeks ago 😭 She had been poorly for 6 months but the bad days were definitely outweighing the good and it felt like we were prolonging things for selfish reasons.
Literally the hardest decision I've had to make but that morning she looked at me in a way that I knew meant it was time.
Think of it as a kindness, no more suffering.
Sending you love

mazylou · 18/07/2023 22:15

I had my beautiful boy pts yesterday, he was 18 and had awful kidney and arthritis issues. His quality of life just fell away. He died very gently in my arms. It's the hardest decision to make, but better a day too soon than a minute too late. You have my sympathy.

Mycatiscrazy · 19/07/2023 05:35

Thanks everyone he had such a good day yesterday it's making me question myself, but I know one good day doesn't outweigh many bad days.
I'm just wanting time to slow down so the weekend doesn't get here as quickly

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Pudmyboy · 19/07/2023 21:01

So sorry to hear all these touching stories, 💐to all who have loved and lost. It's so heartbreaking even when it is for the best

Mycatiscrazy · 22/07/2023 19:53

We said goodbye today, it was peaceful but we are absolutely heartbroken

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MuthaHubbard · 23/07/2023 08:57

So sorry @Mycatiscrazy💐 As pp said, it's difficult even when you know it's for the best.
Am sure he lived his best life because of you

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 23/07/2023 09:03

@Mycatiscrazy I am so sorry for your loss 😞. I always say the same thing It's the worst part of having cats but, the last kind thing you get to do for them. I know you know it is the right thing but, that doesn't help right now.
Your beautiful cat is now doing the thing they love the best, having a peaceful, restful sleep out of any pain.
Look after yourself.

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