Can't stop crying...

[Hilly]

Sigh.....
I knew the day would come. Even at the thought of this, I would tear up.

My cat Keeney (whom I have had since I was 9, I am 24 now) is having kidney and liver failure. We have to put her down on Monday. I just cant sop crying. I live in Texas and she is in Chicago...I can't even say goodbye to her. My mom is so sad too. It's like, even the thought of her for a split second is making me cry. I LOVE my baby so much.

When I was a kid and had no friends, my cat Keeney was my friend. She would sleep with me every night and was always there. I can feel my heart breaking into a million pieces right now. I don't know how to cope with this. I feel like I am losing a family member, a best friend.

It hurts me to know she is in pain. Obviously we don't want her to live a life like this and that's why we are making the decision. My fiance isn't an animal person, so even though he recognizes I am sad, he doesn't know how to comfort me. I just want to cry, cry, cry (and I am).

Sorry for the sadness. I know their are other animal lovers here and I hope yall will dispense some advice or something.

:w eep:

:wee p:

 

[xiahe]

i'm very sorry for your loss. losing a pet is really hard...i went through the same thing with my dog - i had her since i was 4 and now i'm 19 and we had to put her down and it was really tough on all of us. sometimes when i walk through the door i still expect to see her bed and see her laying there, or i still look forward to her greeting me but she's no longer there. it'll take time to heal and you should all the time you need. *hug*

 

[MACATTAK]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. I am an animal lover myself & I know how hard this can be. They really become part of your family. There is not a lot I can tell you, except each day it will hurt less & less. I firmly believe that time is what it takes to heal. Take care!! Sending lots of hugs your way

 

[frocher]

No advice, just wanted to say I am sorry. It is hard to lose a beloved pet.

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

aw I am sorry, I know how hard it is to lose a pet. I've lost my share of furry Family members. I become really attached to my pets, like they are my own children.

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[Dizzyray822]

I'm so sorry. Pets ARE part of your family and it will take time for you to heal just the same. Just think of all the years you did have with her and what a wonderful home you gave her. She'll be in kitty heaven.

 

[yummy411]

i'm sorry to hear about keeney. it's so hard to lose a pet. i've never had a real pet (allergies) but the pets i've met thru friends and family are truly amazing and are members of the family.. personalities, character, etc... i think you should make a build a bear/kitty in her honor. cry and use the time you need to heal, but do remember her special and happy memories to get you through the tough times...

 

[MACATTAK]

Quote:

She'll be in kitty heaven.

My kitties will take care of her!

 

[Jacq-i]

Aww... I'm so sorry.

I've been through it before, and only time seems to heal. Sometimes looking at old pictures of Smokey would make me happy, sometimes it'd just make me cry and miss him... It was seven years before I could open my heart to another cat.

*hug* I hope you feel better. I'll pray for you and Keeney.

 

[aquarius11]

Awww Hills...I am SO SORRY to hear this. I know all too well unfortunately what you are feeling, and it sucks, plain and simple. I have 3 fur-babies myself and just the thought of losing them some day makes me feel ill. I had a poodle growing up from age 4 to 17, and the day we had to put her down because of mammary gland cancer was one of the most heart-wrenching, difficult days of my life...I cried so much at the vet's office that I used a whole box of their Kleenex tissue...it was so painful. I want you to know though that with time the pain does ease tremendously and you will be left with all the pleasant memories of Keeney. She will always have a part of your heart and never deny that feeling...it is so powerful and their memories live in our hearts forever. I know that your fiance doesn't share the same emotions regarding animals as you, so I just want you to know I am here for you if you need to talk or cry or whatever you need to do to feel better. On a lighter note, I will catch up with you on "the space" and I'll send you some MAC goodies in the mail! Take care sweetie and I'll be thinking about you...holler if you need anything. ((((HUGGLES))))

 

[flowerhead]

Aww bless her kitty soul, it sounds like she was very loved.

 

[Beauty Mark]

Pet death is always hard. I'm sure your kitty knows she is loved by you, and although it doesn't help to know, it really is for the best. Her health sounds like she's in a lot of pain. It really is sometimes to let an animal go than have it suffer on earth.

Perhaps you can get the ashes if the cat is cremated and have a little memorial service. We did that for dogs in my past and then made a donation to a shelter in our dogs' names.

 

[NicksWifey]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose a pet. It sounds like your kitty was just a like a family member and I totally know how that is. Reading this post made me tear up. I'll keep you and Keeney in my prayers.

 

[banjobama]

I shed a few tears reading this too, thinking of my kitty Samantha who got real sick and had to get put to sleep last year. A pet is so sad to lose because she's always faithful and always your friend.

After she was gone, I comforted myself by thinking that she was able to understand now why she had to go. Also I imagined her in kitty heaven. Just keep her with you in your heart.

 

[prinzessin784]

I'm so sorry

I know it's very hard, but just think of how miserable your kitty would be suffering the pain instead. She will be somewhere better and not in any pain anymore.

Feel better soon

 

[jakluk4]

oh man, im so so sorry ((((hugs and prayers)))))

 

[Hilly]

Thanks everyone for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. They mean a lot to me.

 

[giz2000]

I am so sorry about kitty...I know how much losing a pet hurts...hugs to you, and rest easy that your cat is now with my dogs at the Rainbow Bridge...

 

[Shimmer]

 

[SELFstyled]

Aww I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts to lose a pet. *hugs* This poem (Rainbow Bridge) helped me when I lost my cat Hunter. Hope it helps you too!


Quote:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown...