My kitty

[Etoile]

Amanita has to be put to sleep tomorrow afternoon. She is senile and has kidney failure and piddles all over the place, and half the time she sits in it. Because of the kidney failure it's only going to get worse, not better. She seems perfectly happy but some of her senses are going too...she doesn't see as well as she used to, she doesn't smell as well as she used to, and she's been deaf for years. She doesn't groom herself, hasn't played with a toy in ages, doesn't use the litterbox...sure we could keep her locked in the bathroom all the time but what kind of life is that? My wife and I are absolutely distraught. I can't believe we're doing this. She seems just fine, she still enjoys being petted and she walks around fine, I can't believe we're doing it, it feels too soon. But hanging onto her would just be for ourselves, and meanwhile we would have a lot of cleaning up to do. Personally I don't care if she piddles on the carpet, I'll clean it up every time, but obviously we can't do that for long-term. Or so I'm told. I am just terribly sad. I took today off work so I could spend it with her. I am going to give her wet food and take her outside for a walk and pet her lots and lots.

 

[Etoile]

Some pictures. More here.

 

[Etoile]

And we called her Nature Girl because her favorite place to piddle was always outside, but sometimes she would piddle in a big potted plant inside, that was so funny. We can't let her outside now though, she's too slow and we live right on a street, it wouldn't be safe. She was always silent but for the past six months she has meowed up a storm, apparently "inappropriate vocalizing" is also a sign of senility in cats. Her eyes are cloudy all the time but she just seems fine, I can't believe we're doing this.

 

[minx1]

Etoile, my heart goes out to you.

I had to have my cat put down a few years ago....she was dying. But I was devastated, even though there really was no choice.

 

[the captians wench]

*huggles*

 

[Bandit58]

Etoile I am so sorry, many years ago when my daughter was a newborn I lost a much loved cat to kidney failure. He was only nine years old.

I took him to the vet when he came home after being away for three days...he had lost a lot of weight, was drooling and would not eat. I thought it was a mouth infection or bad tooth, but they told me his kidneys were gone and it would take a lot of work to treat him, and I didn't have the time with a new baby to look after....so I agreed to have him put to sleep. I know it was the right thing to do, but I still, even after 20 years, feel very sad about it

RIP Rastus (affectionately known as Razzle)

I love your pictures of her, she is obviously much loved

 

[Etoile]

I hate that she doesn't know...right now I am holding her and she's like, "jeez mom, what's the fuss, put me down!"

 

[kinkyknickers]

You can haz Hugz, Etoile.

I lost my furry baby, a 13 year old Jack Russel Terrier, last year. It sucks to let them go, even if it is humane.

Much love to you and your kitty.

 

[Etoile]

I'm sitting here bawling and I can't stop, thank you everyone

 

[minx1]

I'm sitting here bawling and I can't stop, thank you everyone

Just remember that you are doing this because you love her and because deep down you know its the best thing for her.
She needs you to do that.

 

[closerIam]

I'm sitting here bawling and I can't stop, thank you everyone

I'm here crying, too.. Tears for you and your wife and your kitty who is so obviously loved and cherished. I'm crying also for my Orbit who I lost nearly 2 years ago. He was my best buddy for 17 years and it broke my heart to see him go. I miss him every day. I understand how difficult this is for you. You will be in my thoughts. Thank you for sharing your photos. *hugs*

 

[Betticus]

This is so sad *hugs*

 

[BeachGurl2]

Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry. She looks exactly like my Emmy - sleeps on her back like she does, too. Over the years, I've had several animals that had to be put down due to age and illness. It's never an easy thing to do, even when you know it's the right thing to do. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[pink]

Ditto here, bawling like a baby. i don't know what to say except it is such a fucking hard thing to do, let them go.

 

[WriterDom]

So sorry to hear that. Will hug mine a few extra times today.

 

[LittleJade]

Etoile- I'm so very sorry to hear you need to put her down... one of our pups is headed in that direction, and it breaks my heart to think of it.

*hugs*

 

[Etoile]

So sorry to hear that. Will hug mine a few extra times today.

Please do.

 

[FurryFury]

I'm so sorry.

*HUGs and HUGs*

My mother had to put her furry heart down yesterday. It's a terrible thing to have to do.

I try to hold on to the joy you've shared with each other but it's very painful no matter what.

 

[Homburg]

I'm sitting here bawling and I can't stop, thank you everyone

That was me eight years ago when I had to have my poor Sequel put down. Kidney failure too, and she was only a little more than two years old. I cried like a baby, and, well, you've met me. It was a sight I'm sure.

You have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies.

When my Kato goes, I am certain that I will be an inconsolable total wreck.

*warmest of hugs*

 

[ownedsubgal]

Etoile, i am soo sooooo sorry to hear about your kitty. she is so precious and adoreable too. just remember that you really are doing what's best for her. also it's so much better to go ahead and let her go now in her current state rather than wait until she truly is suffering and miserable every hour. it burns me up inside when i see folks hanging on to their pets who are in that condition...just being selfish and not caring that for little fifi or snoopy every breath is torture. so try and take some comfort in that, you have given her a wonderful happy life and you are ensuring that it remains that way for her, you are giving her love and peace and sparing her agony, a very courageous and selfless thing. ((((((hugs))))))

 

[WriterDom]

My girl cat shared her hairball with me while I was cooking lunch. I just smiled. So happy that she is well and following me everywhere. She rarely naps. The boy is the king of napping.

 

[Sir_Winston54]

I've been through this more times than I want to remember, and it's never any easier, no matter how well I know that it's his/her time and for his/her benefit, not mine. And yes, I cry for them - and myself - too. You certainly have my understanding of what you're going through, and my sympathy. Sadie - my golden - will get some extra pats and hugs today.

 

[sanjuaneros]

So sorry to hear that

 

[DeservingBitch]

Etoile, I am so sorry to hear about this. I know that this moment is coming soon for one of my cat too, and just thinking about having to make that decision is so hard and making me so sad.

You know that you are doing the right thing, but I can so understand that it doesn't feel that way for you. My thoughts are with you sweety.

 

[1HF]

I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty...it's always hard to lose a pet.