Post by Wallflower on Jun 29, 2015 14:32:45 GMT -5
I had a boy-cat that I adored. (Well, let's face it, I have and continue to adore them all.) He'd been ill for months and then stopped eating. I could have kept him going for a while by force-feeding him, but that wasn't good for either of us. So, I made that painful decision that loving pet owners make. Then I kept questioning if I should have given him a few more days, tried harder, etc.
My brother, who is generally not a "touchy-feely" kind of guy, said the most helpful thing to me after: "The right time is the time that you can do it." Meaning, we all want what is best for our pets. If the day that you can bring yourself to make this decision is today, then today was the right day.
So, my heart goes out to you, but know that you made the right decision today. Hugs.
I'm so sorry, Tamb. My heart breaks for you and I know too well the pain you are going through. She was a beautiful kitty and so loved by you. I wish you peace. hugs
I'm a mostly-lurker, but wanted to reach out and say how sorry I am. We had one of our boys put to sleep last month, and the uncertainty about whether it was the right decision was the hardest part. In a related thread, someone on here said that it's better to do it a week too early than a day too late, and that gave me a lot of comfort.
I'm so, so sorry. I had to lose my two old beloved boys in the past year, and it's been really hard. I too did the whole second guessing thing, but I know it was the right thing to do for both of them. I just miss them so damn much. It does get easier, but it still hurts. It's ok to be sad - try to take comfort that she's no longer hurting.