We're having our cat put down....

[KristineIN]

He's going to be 13 and has been a fairly healthy cat until after Christmas. He got sick, developed a limp and now has a tumor in his front shoulder (his shoulder is huge and he is no longer able to move that leg.) He's barely able to get around, has lot a lot of weight. I noticed the other day he had a limp in his back leg, I felt it, sure enough, there is another tumor. Dh finally agreed that it was time. It's heart breaking, but we will move on. The kids wanted to get a kitten, but we just moved into a larger house last summer and can actually have family stay with us now. Dh's family are all allergic to cats, his father, brother & brother in law. Before we never had enough room for them to stay when they visited and now we do, so I really feel that we shouldn't bring another cat into the house. Dh and I haven't talked about this yet, but I did express my concerns. So anyway, pray for my children as we go through this grieving process of losing a family pet.

Kristine

[GailV]

We went through this 3 weeks ago.

It was very sad, but it was a good opportunity to discuss how we grieve, and how other people might grieve in different ways and at different rates.

:grouphug: to you and your family.

[Michelle T]

((((Kristine)))))

A wonderful book to look for at your library is "Cat Heaven" by Cynthia Rylant. It is usually in the picture book section, but is a very comforting book even for adults.
Michelle T

[Lisa at Home]

Hugs to you and yours. :grouphug:

It's never easy. You'll be in my thoughts.

~Lisa

[Doran]

It's hard, but it sounds like you've found peace with the situation. I know you'll little friend will be much missed. Find him in the odd little things that happen -- the tissue paper that shows up on the floor, the rustling curtains, the warm brush against your leg -- he'll be there in spirit.

Thinking of you.

Doran

[CookieMonster]

:crying:

[percytruffle]

I'm sorry. (((Kristine and family))). We are kitty people too and have been through this ordeal more times than I'd care to recall. You are in our prayers. It's not easy to do the right thing sometimes. Praying for courage and peace for you all.

[Remudamom]

I'm so sorry, kitties are such dear members of the family.

[Adrianne]

:crying: Hugs to you and your family. We will be praying for you.

(in your kids defense, the kitten will bring them much joy on a daily basis. The relatives only visit several times a year)

[Jenny in Atl]

:grouphug:

I lost two of my babies (cats) a year apart, about five years ago. I still miss them so.

[KristineIN]

:crying: Hugs to you and your family. We will be praying for you.

(in your kids defense, the kitten will bring them much joy on a daily basis. The relatives only visit several times a year)


I know, my FIL helped us a lot last year though and if it weren't even for him, we wouldn't be in a larger house. We are indebted to him, and I feel for now, it's the right thing to do, almost like it's a sign Rajah getting sick like this after we moved. We are supposed to re-roof our house in the fall and FIL is going to help. They could either bring their RV (Which I'm not sure if they want to do that, or stay with us now) My SIL lives about an hour a way and she has a dog that they don't care for and it bothers him too, so now maybe we could get them to stay here. They only come through about four times a year, but still, that's four times that they only either stay for an hour or two, or stay in a hotel.
Kristine

[Katia]

I'm SO sorry. I love my little kitties and it was so hard to have to put my oldest one down this fall. I know what you are going through and sympathize. (((Kristine)))

[Jenny in Florida]

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[KidsHappen]

Our cats are members of our family and I am sure that it will be devestating when they pass away. Don't underestimate the amount of grieving that you will go through. Allow yourself and your family to feel and process it. Once again, so sorry. :(

[Jean in Wisc]

Even though I have so many, I still cry.

:crying:
:grouphug:

[Tonyababyrn]

So sorry. (((HUGS))) to you and your family.