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Until my cat is put to sleep. I've had her for 16 years. Tears are just pouring out of my eyes right now. This is just devestating to me. I love that cat with all my heart. Honestly, I do....I realize that some people say, "Hey, it's just a cat," but to me, it's essentially another member of the family.

I think they said we have two options...you can drop it off and get it put to sleep, or you can be in there (and possibly hold her?) while they do it. While the latter seems more painful for me, I think that I'd regret not doing it down the road...

Thoughts? Anyone else lost a pet that they've loved to death? We've had a few false alarms where it looked like we'd bring her in...but this time is the real deal. Dad left a note to remind me. Man, this is going to be so difficult....and I just feel like such a wuss right now.

Some support...please.
 
Dude....it's a cat.

You want proof you're a wuss, call your real life friends (guys only) and tell them you're tearing up about having to put your old sick cat down. That outta give 'em enough to make fun of you for years to come.
 
I am very sorry to hear about your cat. Animals do grow on you fast, and when you lose one of them its like losing a family member or close friend.
 
Shave it bald so it doesn't look like your cat, then put the hair in a clump in the litter box and pretend like your cat has some severe bowel disorder. It's less painful this way and all that litter doesn't have to go to waste.
 
Sorry to hear about your cat. It's going to be tougher, but you should be there. You'll always know that you were the last one your cat heard, smelled and saw.
 
[quote name='Qbe'] You'll always know that you were the last one your cat heard, smelled and saw.[/QUOTE]

You're making fun of a kid whos cat is dying for having bad BO, is there no sanctuary on this forum.
 
yeah that sucks but it's just a cat. Get another one but don't let it shit in my yard. Effing cats. My pet committed suicide a few months back. When I found him I thought I was upset for about 1 second and then I got rid of it and went to the pet store the next weekend and got another one.
 
You guys totally suck!. This guy has had his cat for 16 years and you tell him to just get over it? You should all be ashamed of yourselves.
 
[quote name='Professor Oreo']You guys totally suck!. This guy has had his cat for 16 years and you tell him to just get over it? You should all be ashamed of yourselves.[/QUOTE]

Keep outta this Nabisco! And one person actually had sympathy, except for claiming the OP had a funk to him.
 
Ooooh, people who get attached to pets are wusses. Very original. F'ing idiots.
OP - sorry about your loss. The attachment is the part they never tell you about when you get a pet. If it were me, I'd want to be in there with him/her when they put him/her down, but...that could be hard to handle for some folks. Only you know what your capacity is.
 
Man, losing a pet you've been attached to for a long time always sucks. When my dog died about five years back, I bawled like a baby. There's no shame in that, it only means you have a friggin' heart. It will take a while, but you'll get over it. Then you'll get yourself a new pet and start the whole process over again.
 
Sorry to hear about that dude.
I lost mt Cat from old age about 2 years ago, we had him for about 15 years.
It was hard on the whole family, I still miss him.
 
When I was younger we had a Great Purinease (sp?) puppy flown in from another state..

He was about a year old and we had all bonded with him very well. I was sleeping in the basement bedroom and woke up early in the morning to hear it "raining" outside. I rolled over and went to back to sleep.

Well an hour or so later I woke up again and it was still "raining". I looked out the window to see the sunshine coming in. So I walked upstairs to find out that the washer hose had broken and flooded our upstaris. It blew so much water out of the hose that it filled a 30qt cooler with the lid on!

I opened the door to let the dog out just to find him dead. He had a heart attack and scrathed all the flooring and trimwork up trying to get out. Amazingly no one heard him doing this.

Pretty sad actually.

Personally I would be there or you will regret it given the point of your attachment. The reality is if she/he is in bad enough shape to be put down then its in the cats best interest. No reason to continue the suffering.

good luck.
 
Everyone knows JM feels bad, he's just got to keep his persona up.

Losing a pet sucks. Losing a pet that's been alive for almost as long as I have, that really sucks. Anyone who say's he's a wuss for crying over a cat can suck my fucking nuts.
 
I had the same thing happen on Valentine's Day, with my cat's kidneys and liver failing and the vet told me that it's too late to do anything. You do want to be there when it happens, although it's hard to watch, at least you won't regret it later.
 
some of you are dicks man, 16 years, thats longer than a lot of posters on this site... sorry to hear about the cat, but youll get over it, you should get a kitten
 
My cat is 22 years old and still healthy. He acts just like a dog too. Friendliest fucking animal I ever met. I feed him C/D catfood thats a special perscription canned food and it keeps them in great condition.
 
After 16 years, that cat is a member of the family.
I'm sorry for your soon-to-be loss.

And it can be even harder sometimes when it's 'for her own good.'

Be there for her, it'll be hard, but you'll probably kick yourself later on if you're not there.

Remember the good times. I still get sad when thinking about a cat we lost when I was in college.

The three times I can remember crying in the last five years are when my grandfather died, when my son was born, and when we gave away one of our dogs.

All of you losers mocking someone for actually growing attached to an animal who's been a companion for a decade and a half, well, it's "people" like you who make me prefer animals.
 
[quote name='Mouse']Everyone knows JM feels bad, he's just got to keep his persona up.

Losing a pet sucks. Losing a pet that's been alive for almost as long as I have, that really sucks. Anyone who say's he's a wuss for crying over a cat can suck my fucking nuts.[/QUOTE]
Is a message board persona really worth that, though?

I'm sorry for your loss and I definitely know what it feels like, but you will survive. Just try not to dwell on the end of her life. Remember her better moments, because that's really all you can do at this point.
 
sorry to hear that

a friend of a friend of mine's cat just got ran over after 21 years(!) he went on a crazy bender over the next few days

you have it for a while and those things attach to you
 
People are selfish.

He's not sad because the cat is old and dying, he's sad because he's not gonna have a cat anymore.
 
Sorry to hear about your cat OP. Sometimes you get to know your pets longer then you do some friends. I have a little Huskie, and that's my girl, so I know how attach you can become to pets. Don't let any of the assholes that were making fun of you tell you otherwise. They are just sexually frustrated gamers, that have never known the touch of a woman without paying for it.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']People are selfish.

He's not sad because the cat is old and dying, he's sad because he's not gonna have a cat anymore.[/QUOTE]

You're actually pretty much right. Once someone or something is dead, they either go somewhere else ["afterlife" of whatever sort] or they don't. They move on. Funerals, obituaries, gravestones, those are all for the living. Many societies turn funerals/wakes into almost parties; not celebrating death, but celebrating and remembering the life of the person that was lost.
However, in your case, we'll make an exception.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Dude....it's a cat.

You want proof you're a wuss, call your real life friends (guys only) and tell them you're tearing up about having to put your old sick cat down. That outta give 'em enough to make fun of you for years to come.[/QUOTE]

Dude,
what an ass you are.
Are you a dick because you are just a loser. or is your lack of compassion because you kill puppies in your cult?
I guss its just your STD rotting your brain.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']People are selfish.

He's not sad because the cat is old and dying, he's sad because he's not gonna have a cat anymore.[/QUOTE]

It's a good thing you were selfless enough to come in and shit on Winnie's topic and mock his grief. You're a true humanitarian.
 
[quote name='Whatupmyninja']Dude,
what an ass you are.
Are you a dick because you are just a loser. or is your lack of compassion because you kill puppies in your cult?
I guss its just your STD rotting your brain.[/QUOTE]

Maybe if you PM him you can get his phone number and you two Sally's can cry on the phone while you paint your nails. Make sure you tuck in your scarf, you wouldn't want it to fall into your tea.
 
I have lost a few pets in my life and it sucks. Only an ass that is not humane can not understand how hard it is. I feel for ya. I hope it goes quickly for you.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Maybe if you PM him you can get his phone number and you two Sally's can cry on the phone while you paint your nails. Make sure you tuck in your scarf, you wouldn't want it to fall into your tea.[/QUOTE]
Ok that sounds like fun

But first i have to get off your mom.
 
[quote name='Whatupmyninja']Ok that sounds like fun

But first i have to get off your mom.[/QUOTE]

Right. Because, that's funny. How could you call him on the phone when you are both posting here AND having sexual relations with my Mom.

My, you are a funny one. You should go into the OTT, this kind of humor flies high over there. Just pretend you like young girls that look like even younger boys and you should be able to hop right in without upsetting the balance.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Right. Because, that's funny. How could you call him on the phone when you are both posting here AND having sexual relations with my Mom.

My, you are a funny one. You should go into the OTT, this kind of humor flies high over there. Just pretend you like young girls that look like even younger boys and you should be able to hop right in without upsetting the balance.[/QUOTE]

LOL and quite please Moxio Jimmie is performing.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Right. Because, that's funny. How could you call him on the phone when you are both posting here AND having sexual relations with my Mom.

My, you are a funny one. You should go into the OTT, this kind of humor flies high over there. Just pretend you like young girls that look like even younger boys and you should be able to hop right in without upsetting the balance.[/QUOTE]

Who's pretending? :lol:
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Right. Because, that's funny. How could you call him on the phone when you are both posting here AND having sexual relations with my Mom.

My, you are a funny one. You should go into the OTT, this kind of humor flies high over there. Just pretend you like young girls that look like even younger boys and you should be able to hop right in without upsetting the balance.[/QUOTE]

Ah yes an ass that thinks he is witty but no one else is.
Your peabrain can not comprehend civilized society.
You mock another person in need and think its funny.
You must make your family proud.
But thats ok. Enjoy your future as a gay rodeo clown.

PS.
Your mom says to pick up some Home Pregnancy kits.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Right. Because, that's funny. How could you call him on the phone when you are both posting here AND having sexual relations with my Mom.

My, you are a funny one. You should go into the OTT, this kind of humor flies high over there. Just pretend you like young girls that look like even younger boys and you should be able to hop right in without upsetting the balance.[/QUOTE]

:lol:
 
on-topic...my cat of approx 16 years died last year...we knew she wasn't doing good, but i guess we put ourselves in denial due to not wanting to face the facts...the cat was going to die very soon....she was getting really bad where she would eat and eat and eat and eat and never gain weight, she just kept losing weight....she would also sleep in the litter box....i woke up and she was lying dead in the litter box....one of the saddest things ive ever had to do was bury her myself....but that felt a lot better than having my step-father wake up to her first and just toss her in the trash or in the car and out the window somewhere...
 
Well, OP...

I guess this pretty much tells you that you need to be prepared for a variety of reactions when you try to share your troubles in this forum. Your last thread didn't go well, and it seems that this one has turned sour as well. However, I guess it's better to share your troubles somewhere rather than nowhere.

Pets can indeed become more than pets; they become family. You see them grow up, you raise them... it's damn near impossible not to become attached to them. 16 years is a very long time...

Even if you don't hold your cat during the process, I recommend that you go to the vet and be there. Wait in the lobby area if necessary. Use that time to say your last goodbyes. Your pet will thank you for all the years of love and care, and you can thank them for all the years of love and care. :)

Best wishes
 
I lost a cat a couple of years ago. I was very depressed. But eventually I got over it. Now I have a new cat and I like him just as much. It's interesting to learn how different their personalities are.
 
I have two problems, one, I don't know where the cat is being buried and two, I can't find my shovel.


I'm kidding.






I know where my shovel is.
 
Being there with your cat or dog is best, it's really hard, but I think its the last thing you can do for them.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Maybe if you PM him you can get his phone number and you two Sally's can cry on the phone while you paint your nails. Make sure you tuck in your scarf, you wouldn't want it to fall into your tea.[/QUOTE]

:D
 
I spent 6 times the cost of a hamster (Motorhead, for the record) to have it put to sleep.

Sometimes I wonder if I'd have felt better if I saved the money, and threw him out the car window on the interstate (less cost, relatively same result). In the end, I don't think I'd have been able to pull that off, and am thus glad I made the decision to have it put to sleep.

Pets are much cooler than children; sorry about your loss. However, do you really think that CAG is the most appropriate place to post this? The past few pages are a bit bothersome sure. But not unexpected.

myke.
 
[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl']Who's pretending? :lol:[/QUOTE]

Actually, what's more scary is that he insists that doesn't upset the balance...
dcfox talking about little boys with tails bringing balance to the boards is a deeply troubling thought.
 
Blar, the one about "you'll be the last your cat smelled, saw and heard" sounded genuine advice to me, not making fun of in the least.


Jav should be dragged outside and shot, or at least banned from owning any sort of pet.

dtcarson is just wrong, if it was that then getting a new person or pet would make up for the one that died, it doesn't come close (they also wouldn't make the decision to pull the plug or put them to sleep before they would die normally).

Smalien, project and jimmie need to shutup.

I hate that pets are so readily available, most people who get them shouldn't be able to.


Winnie, it's sad to say it but, the people here (and pretty much any non pet website online) are jerks and shouldn't be told personal problems, particularly one involving animals.

Though, if you care about your pet you should be there. Better to make it a bit worse on yourself then let it die in a strange place, scared and essentially alone.
 
alonzomourning23 dtcarson is just wrong said:
Excuse me? Did I ever say "Just get a new one?" If I did, please show me. A new pet can certainly not 'make up' for the one that died, for one that was part of one's family for 16 years.

If you were talking about my saying that the death ceremonies are for the living, well, what else can it be? Read any of tons of research, and actually think about it. All the condolences are meant to make the living feel better.

http://www.shropsych.org/religionbereavementarticle.htm
http://www.ctsn-rcst.ca/PsychoEd.html
http://www.dodgeco.com/articles/funerals1.html

If you're saying I'm "just wrong" about something else, then please clarify, because what I restated above is pretty much all I've said in this thread.
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Well, it's over. Shortly after I made this topic my mom called and informed me she'd be picking up the cat to take it to the vet. I didn't really put up any opposition and suggest to go with, and I kind of regret that. I hadn't slept in like 30+ hours (we camped out at my school last night, pulling an all-nighter as sort of a "last-hurrah" with a couple fellow dozen seniors).

I basically made this topic, read a few responses and laid down with my cat for one last time. My mom took her away while I was asleep. I guess I couldn't done more, but I'm not going to dwell on something like this.

I was lying in bed and my dad tried to mention burying her (the ashes?) in the backyard. In a way, it's almost funny. He actually started talking, walked away, re-collected himself, and then come back in again. Why's that funny? Well, it's not, but, I've literally seen my dad cry once (during my Grandfather's funeral), and this just kind of shows how much this cat means to our family as a whole.

I just keep sitting here sproadically sobbing. I feel like crap. Man this sucks.

For the people who've replied with jackass opinions: think what you will. I don't really think it's cool to get on someone when they're down, but do what you may.

I posted this here because it's one of the few communities out there that I go to that genuinely seem to have caring people. While it may be frustrating with hardass responses, I know I'd be seeing ten times more of them if I were at a place like GameFAQs. Guess it's just kind of comforting to know that other people have felt this way too and made it back...Really, though, thanks for those who offered my support.
 
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