[Yours_Truly]

I have to euthanize my cat today. I'ts so painful. It's killing me. No more pets for me. Too painful. I can't take it anymore. Help me make it through this day, please.

I am so sorry you have to go through this.

[Hobbit House]

Sorry to hear that. As one animal lover to another may you find peace.

[Unrigged64072835]

I'm sorry for the loss of your cat.

[avlady]

I am sorry to hear about this.i recently had to have my beagle of 12 years put down, he was soo sick hes in heaven now not suffering anymore!!!

[MickeyCheeky]

I'm so sorry..

[Fuzzybear]

[Kickers]

I'm sorry you're having to go through this horrible experience

[BeyondtheRainbow]

I'm so sorry. I had to put both of my cats down 9 weeks apart. The last was 3 weeks ago today. It hurts terribly and feels like it can never get better. I still miss both of them every day. Time helps some but it's still hard. I have spent a lot of time looking for every picture I've ever taken of either of them because those pictures help replace the memories of the last days for each of them.

There's a thread on pet loss in the grief forum (it's way down on the list) that might give you a place to mourn with others.

I am sorry for this difficult time for you. You are doing the right and caring thing for your pet, even though it is hard. I have been there.

[*Laurie*]

Oh, Yours_Truly, I am so, so sorry. I know how painful this day is for you, and I am sending love to you.

[Rohag]

I'm so sorry.
The pain lessens, but it never goes away - my experience.

[Nammu]

That's hard. What can I do to help?

[Open Eyes]

(((Yours_Truly))), I am sorry you have to go through this experience. I think it's just awful to have to make this choice for a loved pet. Yet, when it comes to a vet advising this it's because it's the humane thing to do "for" that animal who is suffering and the quality of their life is poor and painful and the choice to euthanize is because the animal is going to die and the pain will get worse and death is inevitable.

We would prefer our pets die in their sleep in a peaceful way. When we euthanize that is what the veterinarian does, they heavily sedate them first and then they euthanize so it's not "painful" and the animal actually does pass in their sleep and the owner gets the chance to be there and love them.

Your cat has been so lucky to have a loving owner like you, always remember that. Animals who enjoy their life being loved by their owners are always so lucky as there are so many who don't have that happen for them.

[Travelinglady]

I'm so sorry. I still remember all my kitties I have lost. Each one is special. I hope to always have a cat. But losing them is hard, as you say.

[eyesclosed]

Sorry for your loss. It's hard too do. I have much empathy for you now. I saw my dog Blackie 2 days later in my house. Just think how many times the cat gave you peace a real gift. I hope you get another cat when your ready. There is one waiting you will know when the time is right.

[bolte]

I'm so sorry .., I hope that the next week is kind for you

[Out There]

I'm sorry you're going through this and how painful it is - we sometimes prolong the suffering of our pets to ease our own grief at losing them but it is our last gift to them to give them a peaceful passing after they have given us so much. They come into our lives to teach us about love and leave to teach us about loss , and we love many of them when we have a big heart. I lost my companion of 18 years in June last year , I saw him after he passed and he was healing. I didn't think I could love another , but one was waiting and I adore him , and that's the biggest tribute we can pay to a beloved pet. Hugs and healing for you both.

[Yoda]

I am sorry for your loss. May sweet memories comfort you.

[mommyto3furballs]

So sorry for your loss. My dog Max was 13 years old when he passed away last August. I still miss him as does his 16 year old kitty. Your kitty will always be a part of you and part of of your life...

[benzenering]

We put down two cats last year just a few months apart. I remember how hard it was! Thinking of you...

[Yours_Truly]

Thank you all so much. I have been avoiding crying by pushing away or diverting the thoughts and memories but, with so much love and compassion from you guys it feels good to cry again.

She was 18. It was very difficult and so sudden. One day you’re taking them in for a checkup and the next thing you know you’re bringing them in for euthanasia. A lot of listening, trying to remember, thinking, & discussing.

The gist: a mass of unknown origin was obstructing her intestines and had caused a section to dilate. She was probably very uncomfortable or in pain. To have surgery would have topped out at $4k+ and there is no guarantee she would have made it through or for how long at her age. And I can't really afford it. And some other things like she was also in the beginning phase of kidney disease, that seem much simpler now than they did the day before yesterday. You know vets, they have to give you all the options but, they won't tell you what to do. So I cried my way through to a decision. With help from my brothers. It was heart-wrenching (I checked the hyphen in 'heart-wrenching' & discovered I combined 'heartrending' and 'gut-wrenching.' Either one works, it was one or the other and both at times.)

So for the first time in 18 years I went to bed truly alone, and woke-up the same. Sometimes, I think I see her out of the corner of my eye.

That night, one of my brothers noticed it was 3 years to the day of our mom’s death.

Again, thank all of you for the kind and loving responses. It really means a lot to me and makes a huge difference.

Yours_Truly

RIP Mom, Feb. 24, 2014

RIP Phobie, Feb. 24, 2017

[*Laurie*]

Phobie is such a pretty name for a cat. Again, I am so, so sorry.

I have owned so many cats over so many years, and of course with that comes the losses. In reading your post, I am absolutely sure you made the best choice for your kitty. Doesn't make the loss any easier, but I just want to share this with you.

[barbella]

Hi Yours Truly, I am so sorry for your losses. It is so hard.
We had to euthanize our dear cat Dec. 1/16 and everyone here was so kind. I am glad you came here for support.
Please know I am thinking of you.

[lizardlady]

In reading your post, I am absolutely sure you made the best choice for your kitty. Doesn't make the loss any easier, but I just want to share this with you.

I wanted to second what Laurie said. An incredibly hard decision, but the right one for your fur baby.