Had to go to the vet today :'(

I am so sorry for this heartache. I know all too well the feeling of losing a beloved pet. It is a member of the family and the loss process is the same.17 years is a long time and I am sure he had a good life, full of love and fun. Once again I am sorry for the pain you are feeling.

OMG!!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry!!!!!!!! I'm glad you had those 17 years though, they are priceless.

***hugs*** you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Aww I am sorry. 17 years a good long life and you must have taken very good care of him.

We had to put are 16 year old girl down last October and it was hard.

Yes he was my baby but it was time to let him go :cry: He had a good life and made my life much better.

Here is a pic. of him (hope it comes up :oops: )

so sweet. Just cherish the time you had with him.

hope your grief passes soon.

Oh no, I am so so sorry puddlejmpr, it's so hard to let go of a loyal pet. :(

:cry: I am so sorry puddlejmpr. I know how you feel I had to put my Lab down last year due to tumors throughout his body. He was unable to walk anymore so we had him put to rest. He was an adorable cat, and I hope you feel better soon.

Oh my he was pretty.

I have kitties too so I know how it to lose one.

Mine was a dog, but she was the same colors as your old man.

Here she is laying on the deck with Bob.

She did not like cats much but she liked Bob. I have still have him.

That is such a cute picture :) Your cat looks like the one I found last year. I just love pics. of animals. Thank you for sharing :)

I'm so sorry for your loss!! We recently had to put our sweet cat to sleep, we had her for 20 years. I donated money to our library in her name, they will purchase materials for our branch and put her name on the bookplate.

Oh, puddlejmpr, I am so very sorry!

My heart really does go out to you and your family.

I think the clay pawprint is a great idea! It should help your son, and maybe others in your family, through the grieving process. Maybe frame a good picture of your cat, or maybe one of your son with him if you have one, and put on the wall next to it.

I lost my girl Endorah back in 2006, after her being a part of my family for close to 16 years, and I still get teary eyed when I think of her. I don't care what some people say, to me, pets really are an extension of my family and the loss can hurt just as bad as losing a human member.

what a pretty kitty.. i'm so sorry you had to put him down. :(

Puddle,

I am so sorry to read this. He was a handsome cat. I love the orange and white. It is so hard to loose a beloved pet and the unconditional love they provide. I know it is a comfort to have them around you and the joy they bring. I am sure you gave him the best 17 years. Know that I am thinking of you.

Roxy

i'm sorry puddlejumper.it's never easy.there is another light across the rainbow bridge. :hug: to you my friend.

i am sorry for your loss :hug:

Thank you all!!!

Ron, That is a good idea! Thank you! I will have to start looking for a good pic.

2 of the cats I have are doing better. But the one that is in my avaitor is taking it hard. She is sooo crabby. That night she was so ticked at me that she came by me and looked up at me and pee'd on my feet :x She is doing some odd stuff now. But the vet said it's because she is stressed. He said if she doesn't stop in a few days he will give her some meds. to help her :? OMG i'm gonna have a cat on prozac :shock: lol I am trying to give her as much extra attention as I can. This morning she seems a little better. At least my feet are staying dry lol.

Thank you again for all your kind words :D

I know how it is to deal with a stressed/pissed off cat. My cat Bob had an abcess on his paw. He has been back to the vet many many many times. He had three surgeries to put in drains.

He is cranky and howling and hissing at the other cats because he is in such a bad mood. He is meowing at me all the time. Driving me nuts :x

awwww I am sorry to hear that.

I got back with her. It turns out that she has a pretty good bac. infection. and they are worried about her anal (sp??) glands. They emptied them the best they could and now she is on meds. and she has to go back next week. Now I know why she has been acting the way she has. But at least I know she will get better now.

Awww here's hoping to the kitty feeling better. One of my vets gave my older kitty Valium a few times when he's been completely stressed.