I feel stupid posting this....

Original post by prncssrachel

Aug 20, 2003 07:56 AM

but I am very sad because we have to put my cat to sleep. I've had him since I was 8(I'm 24 now), and I am just so upset. I know he's just a cat, but he's like part of the family after all these years. And the worst part is that he doesn't even appear to be sick, so it's like we have to put a perfectly healthy cat down. But he's not, he's sick, even though he seems fine I'm sorry, I just needed to get that off my chest.

ChristineC68 Posted: Aug 20, 2003 11:50 AM

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I am so sorry

ThreeTwenty Posted: Aug 20, 2003 11:56 AM

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DON'T feel stupid and he's not just a cat he's family!
Rainbow Bridge

LizD Posted: Aug 20, 2003 11:57 AM

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Threetwenty - I love that poem, but I can't read it anymore since I lost my cat. But it is perfect for anyone who loses a pet.

white-wolf Posted: Aug 20, 2003 12:02 PM

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Rachel...its not stupid to feel this way at all...This a natural feeling. I have 2 cats and get anxious just thinking about anything happening to them. I also want to share that 3 days ago our pet lovebird passed away and I have been crying so much over her. We've had her for @ 5-6 years and she was a very significant part of our family and our daily ritual. Not having her around has been so difficult (crying as I am writing this)
The loss of anything you love dearly will always be difficult, but, in time we must all move on and remember all the good times and good feelings they gave us. In a way you are actually saving you kitty from any pain and suffering, which is very helpful to her in a big way I'm certain. to you and your family

februarybride Posted: Aug 20, 2003 12:06 PM

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to you. Do not feel silly at all!! I was completely distraught when I had to put my cat down.
I cried for days before and days after. Pets are like your children or family. You get so attached to them.
I'm so so sorry that you have to do this, it is definitely not an easy thing to do.
If it's her time to go, it's just that time - she'll be in peace. I'm sorry

Olgaki Posted: Aug 20, 2003 12:16 PM

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I remember when we put my cat to sleep - everyone was crying hysterically, even my dad and grandma. Just remember it's for the best. I found a great therapy was to get another cat once it stopped hurting. It fills that void you have to love a furry little creature

MrsBtoBe2005 Posted: Aug 20, 2003 12:56 PM

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I'm sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is difficult.

HeatherandNick Posted: Aug 20, 2003 01:40 PM

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I'm so sorry

swags1016 Posted: Aug 20, 2003 02:39 PM

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Rachel I am sooooo sorry!

Sassy Posted: Aug 20, 2003 03:12 PM

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Rachel, he's definitely family
When my bird died, I cried for days and I only had him for 2 years. It was the worst.
I hope you feel better

applesfla Posted: Aug 20, 2003 04:28 PM

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I am so sorry you have to go through this.

KathleenG Posted: Aug 20, 2003 04:48 PM

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I am so sorry.

Samanthas Mom Posted: Aug 20, 2003 04:49 PM

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I am so sorry
that is a hard thing to do

Sunny Posted: Aug 20, 2003 05:17 PM

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I am so sorry. I know that is terrible to go through. Be happy that your cat had such a long happy life and was very loved!

prncssrachel Posted: Aug 20, 2003 07:46 PM

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Thank you so much everyone for your kind words. I'm not taking this well at all. The only good thing is that I have until Friday, which is when they are taking him to the vet. But thank you everyone. I can't stop myself from crying every time I look at him

JR515 Posted: Aug 20, 2003 10:12 PM

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I'm so sorry to hear this. Please don't feel stupid because pets are definitely members of the family.

Julybaby Posted: Aug 20, 2003 10:24 PM

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I feel for you! To know that you have to do this on Friday is so hard! Like any pet, a cat is a member of the family, not just an animal, and he or she is probably the most non-judgemental family member. They are so good to us and I understand how awful you feel. We lost a cat in December (actually we were catsitting so techincally the cat was not ours) yet we took her death very hard.

Marcela1654 Posted: Aug 20, 2003 10:37 PM

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DON'T feel stupid! Pets are family and I totally understand what you are going through. We had to put my dog Benji to sleep a year and a half ago. It still hurts

Hugs to you