SonshineLearner Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) So, barring some miracle of cure at the vet's, my poor kitty is going to be put to sleep this evening. How sad :( She was healthy and sweet until we brought home our "new" kitty from the Humane Society. He ended up getting sick and through coincidence or whatever, she has been sick for the last year. Well, she looked like she got better when we gave her steroids for 3 months. I properly weaned her off, since the vet and I agreed she looked like she was well. (Seriously, I think she would rather die than be given a 1.5 pills each day for the rest of her life) :( Anyway, I keep thinking of people that die... so many of them... and cat's shouldn't be so sad, when there are so many people dying :( And truly horrible sad tragedies:( I always knew that she was an incredible cat, and it makes it even sadder thinking that she was always well till I adopted our other kitty :( ;( Edited to add: (Copy of Post 36 or something... :)) So now I feel a bit silly (but really I feel lucky!!) Thanks for all your well wishes!! So here's what happened: amazingly enough when we went to to the vet in town, instead of the one that I had been going to... The new vet offered a bloodwork up that would show if she had something terminal, because overall he said that he didn't hear anything that would mean she needed to be put down. (And my sweet husband said that he wanted to do the test) Then when he came back he said he had good news. (basically) She might possibly need a shot for asthma, but he had an antibiotic shot that he said should kick the infection and then if she needs a steroid shot he'll do that. Anyway, we still have our kitty I hope it's true and that she'll make a full recovery!! Edited April 11, 2012 by NayfiesMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandigirl Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 She is a living breathing creature and you have evey right to be sad sometimes the death of an animal is so sad because of their innocence. I am very sorry for your loss and hope you will be able to remember your kitty when she was well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I'm sorry. :grouphug: Losing a pet is so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Pip Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 You are experiencing a very real loss, and you are allowed to mourn it as such. It's OK to be sad - give yourself time to grieve. I'm sorry :( :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 It hurts to lose a loved one, and the pain doesn't dinstinguish between humans and pets (((((hugs))))) Let your loved one know that whatever else is going on in the world, she mattered so much in yours. Give yourself permission to be sad, if not for yourself than for her. I'm so, so sorry you have to say goodbye :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: But don't beat yourself up over bringing the other kitty into your home. It is probably coincidental that your kitty got sick after that. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 She is a living breathing creature and you have evey right to be sad sometimes the death of an animal is so sad because of their innocence. I am very sorry for your loss and hope you will be able to remember your kitty when she was well. I agree completely. Losing a pet is devastating, because we know they don't understand, and they do nothing but love us. I'm so sorry. I hope the evening is as peaceful as it can be for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 While a cat is not a person it is a sentient being and with personality. It is hard to lose a pet. Death is sad. I'm sorry. Allow yourself to cry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug: I love my kitties too. I understand. I don't think anyone would begrudge you the mourning of your furry friend. Perhaps it was merely coincidence that the illness coincided with the new kitty. It sounds like you have done what you could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 So very sorry...prayer for your kitty, you and family as you handle this :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 So, barring some miracle of cure at the vet's, my poor kitty is going to be put to sleep this evening. How sad :( She was healthy and sweet until we brought home our "new" kitty from the Humane Society. He ended up getting sick and through coincidence or whatever, she has been sick for the last year. Well, she looked like she got better when we gave her steroids for 3 months. I properly weaned her off, since the vet and I agreed she looked like she was well. (Seriously, I think she would rather die than be given a 1.5 pills each day for the rest of her life) :(Anyway, I keep thinking of people that die... so many of them... and cat's shouldn't be so sad, when there are so many people dying :( And truly horrible sad tragedies:( I always knew that she was an incredible cat, and it makes it even sadder thinking that she was always well till I adopted our other kitty :( ;( :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 While a cat is not a person it is a sentient being and with personality. It is hard to lose a pet. Death is sad. I'm sorry. Allow yourself to cry. :grouphug: I totally agree. Our pets add so much joy to our lives. It is always hard when we lose one. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 you are losing a little furry member of your family, of course you will feel grief (maybe a lot of grief) and will cry over losing your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Right there with you. :grouphug: Our vet postponed our visit until tomorrow, but I expect the same outcome. It's so hard. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug: We lost our kitty too earlier this year and just a few months after we added an adopted kitty to our household. I've wondered if there was some correlation. I am so sorry for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 During the last year, our dog had to be put down, then three months later our horse. I was reeling from the pain and loss. Grieve through it an process it and don't apologize because the loss is real. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks y'all for the hugs :) It's a stinky process :( Death sucks! ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 She is a living breathing creature and you have evey right to be sad sometimes the death of an animal is so sad because of their innocence. I am very sorry for your loss and hope you will be able to remember your kitty when she was well. :iagree: I am so sorry for your loss. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. We had to put down a kitty in August and I grieved terribly. I'm crying now just thnking about it. His litter mate, who we still have, is 12 tomorrow, and is having blood in her stool. We took her to the vet today and it it's not due to worms then it's due to stress from our new kitten that we got in December. I think she hates him :( I feel terrible that my wanting a new kitten is the reason she's stressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 So sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Also SO sorry! I call myself "not a pet person" but if or when the time comes for our little 10 year old dachshund, I'll be devastated. He's a good little guy. :) I am SO sorry! You have every right to be sad and cry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I know where you are. It's horribly sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Cats are such fabulous companions; I'm sorry you're having to part with yours. It's a sad time, and justifiably so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I am so sorry, pets make life richer for their love. Their loss is as potent a grief as any. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Oh Carrie. :( I'm so sorry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 :grouphug: Sorry for your loss. A pet is like a family member, so it is normal to mourn the loss. It is ok to cry and feel sad. It's awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Losing a pet isn't like losing a family member... it IS losing a family member. I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Maybe the new kitty was brought into your life precisely because the other kitty is sick and something out there knew you were going to need the comfort that only a pet can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneddmanybooks Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I'm so sorry! We love our cats dearly and it was very hard to lose one of them a few years ago. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 So now I feel a bit silly (but really I feel lucky!!) Thanks for all your well wishes!! So here's what happened: amazingly enough when we went to to the vet in town, instead of the one that I had been going to... The new vet offered a bloodwork up that would show if she had something terminal, because overall he said that he didn't hear anything that would mean she needed to be put down. (And my sweet husband said that he wanted to do the test) Then when he came back he said he had good news. (basically) She might possibly need a shot for asthma, but he had an antibiotic shot that he said should kick the infection and then if she needs a steroid shot he'll do that. Anyway, we still have our kitty :) I hope it's true and that she'll make a full recovery!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Wonderful news! Thank you St. Francis! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great news! I am so happy for you and your cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great news! I get attached to my dogs. Our dog has been with me all day just like my dd has been since I am home with them. He is good company. He is young but I am pretty attached to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I am so sorry:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I am so sorry:grouphug::grouphug: Check the update in #36 - good news!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: I'm so glad your kitty is going to be OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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