We had to put my kitty down

Original post by xjulietx

Apr 16, 2004 01:18 PM

A few weeks ago, I posted that my almost 17 year old cat had stopped eating on his own. Well, we spoon fed and hydrated him and he perked up a bit, but ultimately, today was his time. Over this past week, I saw him slow down and then crawl around. He tried hiding in a few places and last night his haws were up on his eyes, his breathing was shallow and he crawled into the kitchen and tried to hide behind the refrigerator. Mom brought him to the vet and he said that the max Tabby would have would be another week IF he received constant treatment, and even that wasn't guaranteed. The vet suggested the humane thing was to euthanize. So now Tabby is in kitty heaven and our surviving cat Shadow is in need of a companion or two (he was been extremely lonely since Tabby got sick)

If anyone has kittens, please FM. Shadow and my family need them to help with the healing process.

sandj100304 Posted: Apr 16, 2004 02:41 PM

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I am so sorry

FeliciaDA Posted: Apr 16, 2004 02:46 PM

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I am so sorry to hear about your sweet kitty .. but you DID the right thing by putting him down, as tough as it was to do ... just reading this breaks my heart, I love my kitty to death!!

Many hugs to you and good luck as you look for the new additions to your family!!

Kriss2c Posted: Apr 16, 2004 02:49 PM

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I'm so sorry.

sophie78 Posted: Apr 16, 2004 02:49 PM

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i'm so sorry

heidla Posted: Apr 16, 2004 03:08 PM

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I am so sorry!!! I just went through this last week. I know how difficult it is to make that decision. Lots of

kelswiss Posted: Apr 16, 2004 03:22 PM

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bobbsbride Posted: Apr 16, 2004 03:23 PM

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I am so sorry!!

jvs77 Posted: Apr 16, 2004 04:09 PM

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regi Posted: Apr 16, 2004 05:39 PM

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I am so sorry about your loss. I had to put my dog down last summer.. I still can't believe he is gone.

When you and your family are ready, you can visit the shelter I volunteer for, Animals can't Talk. You can find our website by doing a search on google or yahoo. We are located in Bayside, NY. Many of feline friends are rescued from abusive situations and kill shelters. Our number is 718 393 7535.

Again, I am so sorry about your loss.

Michele

cluelessbride Posted: Apr 16, 2004 05:50 PM

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Juliet, I am so sorry to read this. I hope you are ok.

june262004 Posted: Apr 16, 2004 08:56 PM

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I am so sorry to hear that. Tabby isn't suffering anymore though. He's in Kitty Heaven watchin u.

checka Posted: Apr 16, 2004 09:02 PM

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nov.bride Posted: Apr 16, 2004 11:47 PM

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I am sooo sorry- hug:

MrsTC Posted: Apr 17, 2004 10:42 AM

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sorry juliet

i saw a kitty up for adoption today in the daily news...

cocoa Posted: Apr 17, 2004 10:56 AM

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Boop2704 Posted: Apr 17, 2004 11:34 AM

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I'm so sorry!!

xjulietx Posted: Apr 17, 2004 06:45 PM

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Thanks for all of the love and support. Here is a pic of Tabby from November. He was a cutie up until the end. I can't believe he is gone. It happened so quickly, but they say it happens that way with older cats.

Hope this pic shows up.