Farewell to my most beloved
I have been abscent recently because I started school and because of the health of my cat, Mim. She had been losing weight and wouldn't eat. I took Mim to the vet today. She was in the stages of advanced Kidney failure. There was nothing really to be done besides put her to sleep. She was good for the doctor, or rather she was too sick to really put up much of a fight durning her exam. I got to hold her for about 45 mins after it was all done. They wrapped her up well in a towel and lambskin, like a swatled baby, since her bladder was so engorged and not emptying - she would pee on me once all her muscles relaxed. She peed on my anyway. I wish I had a rocking chair with me but I didn't. I also wish I had brought a bit of polyclay to take a paw print. I took down the gate when i got home and Nat's two cats are having a good time exploring my room. Maiko is at leased dignified. I think she knows where Mim went. Meera, however, is jumping on my bed in pure delight. I put all her things away. It hurts to look at them. I miss my little limpy Mim. I have cried on and off for about three hours now and I am exhausted. :kitty: Mimian (Mim) Russo 1990 - 2007 May there be lots of laps for you in heaven

Oh my, she was a part of your life for a very long time. I am so sorry for your loss. It's good you were able to be there with her when she passed, I'm sure it was a comfort to her. Many :hug sent your way and a few tears, too. GG

I can understand how sad you must be for the loss of a cat that was part of your life for a long time. As a friend and a cat lover, I'm sending :hug your way.

Mim, I'm so sorry for your loss! We should always take comfort in the fact that we can give our pets a dignified end, no matter how hard it is to do that. I'm very entertained that you have your own forum here :mrgreen:

I'm sorry Mim. I know you'll miss your good friend.

I'm so sorry. (hug) Nothing is like the pain of losing a beloved pet that has been a part of your life for so long. They become child, friend, companion and ,when we are in pain, a comforter. Remy, Munchie, and Dig-Dug (the dogs in my life) send warm puppy kisses your way. I got to hold my beloved dog Tiny as she passed from this life and I'm glad I did. When my sweet dog Sam passed away, I had just moved out on my own and couldn't have apet in my new place. I saw him the day before he died and could tell he was dying. I held him and told him it was ok for him to go. I will forever regret I was not there to ease his passing. It took me many years to find another little furry soul-mate. I had Tiny and Sam since I was Six. Tiny died when I was a freashman in high-school and Sam died when I was Twenty. I am glad I got so many happy years with them. Sorry to go on so long about my-self, it's just I kinda know how you feel. Much love and hugs and warm puppy kisses.

Big hugs, Mimian :hug A friend is a friend, no matter how many legs they have, and to lose one is devastating. Take comfort from the knowledge tat you did your best for Mim and gave her a peaceful, dignified passing.

Oh Mim I'm so sorry!! I know what that's like and I hope you take comfort from all of us extending our hugs and warmest thoughts to you. I know it's such a terrible time. For what it's worth, I think you made the right decision. I don't think it's right to keep an animal alive when they're suffering and in pain. I know it's not much to think of when you're hurting, but I had to do the same thing to my cat a few years back. I felt like a monster and at the same time knew that what I did was best. Here's sending all my hugs your way: :hug :hug :group hug :group hug

I'm sorry to hear about the loss if your cat Mimiam :hug It's always hard loosing animals I'm sure she had a long and happy life my thoughts are with you.