Anyone have to have a pet euthanized recently?

Kingmidget

Dam...this is hitting me so hard and it almost seems silly, but I had this great cat for 17 years...got hit with cancer.

I haven't experienced this since I was a kid...I didn't recall how hard it was. I thought being there with her today would make it easier, but as she went limp I broke down and had to leave. Kind of shocked by my reaction.

Not looking for remorse...just wondering if anyone else has been hit with this unexpectedly. I knew I'd be sad, but man I'm a wreck.

The girlfriend is supportive, but this cat was not a part of her life as long as she was in mine.

Its amazing me what this animal meant...I guess its hitting me now. Thanks for letting me vent

Marie Curie

Sorry about that, losing a pet is horrible
This thread might help you: http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=270199

Kingmidget

Marie Curie wrote:

Sorry about that, losing a pet is horrible
This thread might help you: http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=270199

Thanks so much...I'll get over this with time. Wow...great, supportive thread. Thanks again for that link.

jezebeloria

My cat Jezebel had to be put down almost 3 years ago. She was my first pet. She had cancer as well but was only 11 years old. Still makes me sad to think of her. Especially when I read threads like yours. I do remember being an emotional mess, crying all the time. Honestly wondered if I would ever be "normal" again. Never remember being that upset over a person passing. Eventually things do get back to normal, thankfully. Sorry to hear about your kitty. Take care.

chiquimonkey

i am so sorry for your loss i had to put my cat trixie to sleep, she was 13 and had cancer. it moved quick, 2 months from when she was diagnosed.

was such a hard decision but it's truly the most selfless act there is, because you put their comfort and well being ahead of your own pain. in time you will be able to take some solace in that.

again i'm sorry, take care

edvedder913

I had to put down my favorite pet ever last year - my kitty Matilda. I was there when they did it so I totally understand your sorrow and reaction. She was only 8 and had cancer - it happened quickly - only about a month.

I feel your pain, it will get better with time and you will feel fortunate that your cat was a part of your life.

good luck and hang in there!

tie-dye lady

edvedder913 wrote:

I feel your pain, it will get better with time and you will feel fortunate that your cat was a part of your life.

...so true. I've had to put three pets down, two cats and a dog. They were all a part of our family and I grieved them all. Nothing sad or silly about. They are a part of your life. I'm sorry.

DarbyCrash

Hi...I just had to put my dog Sasha down yesterday. I am really, really sorry for your loss.

And if you need to talk, pm me.

patrickredeyes

Kingmidget wrote:

Dam...this is hitting me so hard and it almost seems silly, but I had this great cat for 17 years...got hit with cancer.

I haven't experienced this since I was a kid...I didn't recall how hard it was. I thought being there with her today would make it easier, but as she went limp I broke down and had to leave. Kind of shocked by my reaction.

Not looking for remorse...just wondering if anyone else has been hit with this unexpectedly. I knew I'd be sad, but man I'm a wreck.

The girlfriend is supportive, but this cat was not a part of her life as long as she was in mine.

Its amazing me what this animal meant...I guess its hitting me now. Thanks for letting me vent

Very sorry for your loss.

Zanne

My oldest cat (13) is in for emergency surgery tonight. X-rays can't determine if she has Pyometra (a uterine infection) or if there are tumors present, but without the removal of her uterus, she will die either way. She will be operated on tomorrow morning whether or not her kidney and liver function test results support that she can physically handle the anesthesia or the surgery itself. If the surgery is not performed, it means certain death for her. I can only hope that she makes it through the surgery alive and that it turns out that it was in fact Pyometra and not cancer. If it is cancer I will have to make the decision to have her euthanized if it has spread. This has been one of the hardest days of my life. I truly understand your pain at the loss of a long time member of your family. =(

**HUGS** (I need one, too)

Peace

WindNoSail

Kingmidget wrote:

Dam...this is hitting me so hard and it almost seems silly, but I had this great cat for 17 years...got hit with cancer.

I haven't experienced this since I was a kid...I didn't recall how hard it was. I thought being there with her today would make it easier, but as she went limp I broke down and had to leave. Kind of shocked by my reaction.

Not looking for remorse...just wondering if anyone else has been hit with this unexpectedly. I knew I'd be sad, but man I'm a wreck.

The girlfriend is supportive, but this cat was not a part of her life as long as she was in mine.

Its amazing me what this animal meant...I guess its hitting me now. Thanks for letting me vent

I understand, I put down two dogs in 2007. It is very tough. Was with them both times, one was 17 and it was merciful, the other was only 5 years old but had a biting/territorial issue that was getting dangerous. Both were great family dogs and I love my dogs. And I broke down like a little kid when it was done.

All I can say is that sounds like your situation was basically merciful and you just have to appreciate all those great years and memories. You will still be thinking about them a year from now I am sure, but I guess we just have to know that pets don't outlive people so you are guaranteed the pain of losing them. Not exactly uplifting I know.

I have a theory that the more you care about your pets the better person you are and it is addition, not subtraction to have them. People who don't care for animals may not always care for people so you are a good person to be having the pain. Says good things about YOU.

Sorry to hear about it, makes me think about my own pets. Take care.

WindNoSail

DarbyCrash wrote:

Hi...I just had to put my dog Sasha down yesterday. I am really, really sorry for your loss.

And if you need to talk, pm me.

My dog's name was Sasha too, and had to put her down last year. She was 17 and had her since college. Sorry to hear about your loss, especially since it was yesterday.

LeatherMosquitoMan

I have 3 cats, thankfully all in good health, the oldest though is only maybe 2 an a half years old. My wife introduced me to "Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul". It's a book full of stories from people with cats, or who have had cats. It's amazing. It'll make you cry, i guarantee it, both happy and sad.

I love our cats with all my heart.

I'm so sorry for your loss, and i understand it. Keep your head up.

Niko80

I lost my dog last summer. I was devestated, still miss her!

Losing that dog was the hardest thing yet. Losing grandparents has been way easier:-)

Kingmidget

Thanks everyone...your words mean allot...really.

I smothered my fridge with her photos last night from happy, healthier days and it made me smile when I looked at them this AM.

I know I did the right thing, but it still brings about funny feelings about if I did it too soon, strange philosophical meanderings about my control and others over the lives of domestic animals. Ahh well...heads still spinning.

Thanks again...your all wonderful.

Sam

callen

Kingmidget wrote:

Dam...this is hitting me so hard and it almost seems silly, but I had this great cat for 17 years...got hit with cancer.

I haven't experienced this since I was a kid...I didn't recall how hard it was. I thought being there with her today would make it easier, but as she went limp I broke down and had to leave. Kind of shocked by my reaction.

Not looking for remorse...just wondering if anyone else has been hit with this unexpectedly. I knew I'd be sad, but man I'm a wreck.

The girlfriend is supportive, but this cat was not a part of her life as long as she was in mine.

Its amazing me what this animal meant...I guess its hitting me now. Thanks for letting me vent

Picked up Duke, mix from the Austin pound in 18 years ago....he was the man......traveled with me, made me smile every day...was just the greatest........I put him to rest last valentines day...and still shed a tear for him at least once a week.....fk its hard......have him on my screen saver on Cell phone...along with short clip......it will get better...but you'll always keep her in your thoughts. I held Duke as he took his last breath....fk gotta go now...

panthergirl

oh man... i am so sorry ...

my doggie is 12 - my buddy and constant companion.
she follows me from room to room and amuses us daily with her silliness.
can't imagine her not being around.

i feel your pain (and everyone else's as well)
your sadness is totally understandable.


lots of hugs to you!

DarbyCrash

Kingmidget wrote:

Thanks everyone...your words mean allot...really.

I smothered my fridge with her photos last night from happy, healthier days and it made me smile when I looked at them this AM.

I know I did the right thing, but it still brings about funny feelings about if I did it too soon, strange philosophical meanderings about my control and others over the lives of domestic animals. Ahh well...heads still spinning.

Thanks again...your all wonderful.

Sam

I started thinking the same things...

velogator

to you. Had to put down my dog about a year ago, it is very difficult. Having to make that decision for a loved one is not easy, but it is the right thing to do. I hope this isn't morbid, but my wife and I had him creamated and we have his ashes.

Riverrunner

Kingmidget wrote:

I know I did the right thing, but it still brings about funny feelings about if I did it too soon, strange philosophical meanderings about my control and others over the lives of domestic animals. Ahh well...heads still spinning.

So sorry for your loss. I've been through the same thing too many times. I'm older than most of you on the board so have had several pets pass on in my life time. Unfortunately, it does not get easier. In fact, I think it gets more difficult. Like you said, I think about the life/death decision that I had to make, and wonder if it is fair that it is left up to me. If there was only some way they could make the decision. It is easier in some ways when a human dies because in most cases we don't feel a since of guilt or confusion over whether we made the right decision or not. In most cases, human deaths are out of our hands.

All I can say is think about the good times. That is how your beloved cat would want to be remembered.

patrickredeyes

I'll never forget when I had to put my last dog down. As she passed on there was a golden lab giving birth across the way. It was the total circle of life right in front of me. I'll never forget that moment.

The days after were the worst, its the silence that gets you. It takes time like everything but it does get better. Whenever I read a thread about somebody looseing a pet. I always pet and hug my dog Gizmo just a little bit more.