OT: RIP Cassie (Old Lady Beige Cat) :-*{

Had to send Cassie (Old Lady Beige Cat) to the Rainbow Bridge this morning. Had to do this alone -- the first time I have ever had to be alone so I was not happy about that. She was close to 21 years old and her kidneys were shutting down. She hadn't eaten anything in days -- I had even made her chicken and then beef and fish but she wouldn't try any of it. She was drinking just a wee bit of water and not going potty at all -- her purr was just not right and she was starting to get a bit wobbly when she walked. The Baby Dr. said she was jaundiced -- yellow eyes and gums, had a bit of fluid in her lungs and her heart didn't sound as strong as it had been. I'm leaving on holiday the end of the week (the family cruise to Alaska) and will be gone for near on two weeks. Cassie has never been happy when I am gone so I knew it would be extremely hard on her. The Vet said he could give her fluids and some meds if I wanted to keep her around but I declined. First off, the cat is at least twenty years old and has had a really good life. Secondly, I didn't want to have to put the Pet Lady in the position of trying to give Cassie meds -OR- make the decision that she needed to go to the Rainbow Bridge while I was gone. I discussed all of this with the Vet and he agreed. Said I was making the right decision at the *right* time. I had hoped she would not go downhill so fast because DH will be with me when I return to the cabin and he would get to say goodbye to her and be with me. Thank heavens I have Auggi (Smoosh Face Slime Dog) for company!!! CiaoMeow >^;;^<

PAX, Tia Mary /\___/\

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Tia Mary
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{{{{Tia Mary & DH}}}} you have given your friend the kindest gift you could at this point, rather than loneliness for her at the end. In your heart of hearts you know you have made the best decision you could for Cassie.

More {{{{hugs}}}}

Lizzy

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Lizzy Taylor

So very sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Barbara in SC

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Bobbie Sews More

Cassie will always be with you in your heart. Her pawprints are embedded there for ever.

I too had to send two of my babies to Rainbow Bridge on my own and I don't want to ever do it again.

Hugs and comforting thoughts are with you.

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Di Maloney

Mary, I'm so sorry! I know it's never an easy decision, but I continue to maintain that we're kinder to our furry family members than to our human ones, in that we end their suffering. You did the right thing.

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Sandy

I'm so sorry Mary. I bet your cats are lucky indeed to have you as a mama. RIP sweet Cassie. Hugs to you, Taria

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Had to send Cassie (Old Lady Beige Cat) to the Rainbow Bridge this morning. Had to do this alone -- the first time I have ever had to be alone so I was not happy about that. She was close to 21 years old and her kidneys were shutting down. She hadn't eaten anything in days -- I had even made her chicken and then beef and fish but she wouldn't try any of it. She was drinking just a wee bit of water and not going potty at all -- her purr was just not right and she was starting to get a bit wobbly when she walked. The Baby Dr. said she was jaundiced -- yellow eyes and gums, had a bit of fluid in her lungs and her heart didn't sound as strong as it had been. I'm leaving on holiday the end of the week (the family cruise to Alaska) and will be gone for near on two weeks. Cassie has never been happy when I am gone so I knew it would be extremely hard on her. The Vet said he could give her fluids and some meds if I wanted to keep her around but I declined. First off, the cat is at least twenty years old and has had a really good life. Secondly, I didn't want to have to put the Pet Lady in the position of trying to give Cassie meds -OR- make the decision that she needed to go to the Rainbow Bridge while I was gone. I discussed all of this with the Vet and he agreed. Said I was making the right decision at the *right* time. I had hoped she would not go downhill so fast because DH will be with me when I return to the cabin and he would get to say goodbye to her and be with me. Thank heavens I have Auggi (Smoosh Face Slime Dog) for company!!! CiaoMeow >^;;^<

PAX, Tia Mary /\___/\

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Taria

I'm very sorry about your kitty but you did the right thing, for sure. It's a hard decision even if you know it's the right one and doing it alone is really tough. My heart goes out to you. My Raggy is between 18 and 19 years old. Has been diabetic for at least 6 years and until recently was doing very well. DH and I went on a cruise for about 14 days and while we were gone the cat sitter had to take Raggy in to the vet. She has severely degenerating vertebrae and has trouble walking. She's now on kitty glucosemine and a pain reliever. She's not ready to go to the Rainbow Bridge and I'm certainly not ready to let her go but I know she can't go on like this for too many more years.

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ddean

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