Just a few prayers for the kitties in the ER I saw.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

While at the ER vet with Andy, I saw 3 kitties that had to be PTS.

One kitten was in the rain all day, and was very sick, also with a terrible leg injury. She was PTS.

The second two were both hit by cars, one an older kitty, and the other a baby kitten.. The older one passed while there, the kitten had to be PTS due to numerous internal injuries.

May the Lord bless their souls, and I hope they play happily at the RB.:(

[blue]

Time to find Erp and force some cuddle on her.

[Pam]

It is so hard to visit the vets when a very ill pet is brought in. One day I was sitting there while a family brought in their great dane who was not able to walk those last few steps of his life. They had him on a big stretcher that was carried by several people. The woman was completely hysterical and my eyes filled up too. Another day I sat beside a woman and her two small children and listened to her explain to the children that their dog (looked like an american eskimo) was going to go live with God soon. I tell you it is hard hearing that kind of stuff. My hat is off to those of you who work at a vet's office and must deal with this every day. Katie I know that you realize after seeing those sick kitties, just how lucky Andy is and I bet you wanted to hug him just a little tighter. :love:

[Medusa]

Yes, it most definitely is tough to witness such things. To be injured and cold and wet, what a terrible life these cats endured. However, their suffering is now at an end and they'll never know anything but happiness, comfort and love again. RIP, sweet ones.

[Scooter's Mom]

Yes, it most definitely is tough to witness such things. To be injured and cold and wet, what a terrible life these cats endured. However, their suffering is now at an end and they'll never know anything but happiness, comfort and love again. RIP, sweet ones.

I couldn't have phrased it any better than this.

[moosmom]

It is so difficult to have to make the "ultimate decision", especially when they are so young and sick. Shame on whoever owned these cats and allowed this to happen to them.:mad:

RIP sweet furbabies. Play hard at the Rainbow Bridge. You deserve to be free of pain.

[Taz_Zoee]

Everyone tells me I should get into a line of work dealing with animals. Well, a vets office is out of the question. Years ago while waiting in the lobby a family came in to have their dog PTS. I cried right there.
More recently I went to pick up meds or something at my vet and heard a woman crying hysterically. The receptionist told me she just had to have her dog put down. I couldn't even talk. I had to step back and she handed me a tissue to wipe my eyes. Even now while I'm typing this my eyes are filling up.

RIP to the kitties in the ER. They are all free of pain now.

[pomtzu]

RIP little kitties.

I too, would never be able to work for a vet, just for this reason. Animal shelters (especially the kill variety), are out too. I just couldn't stand to see the misery and heartache day after day. I get emotional just reading a lot of the posts here also, even tho I have never met any of the PTers or their fur kids. I'm just a marshmallow!

[catmandu]

I Have Been With My Cats As They Became Angels, And I Could Not Stop Crying Either. The Nicest Thing Anyone Has Said To Me Was That Shemp Was A Fine Cat, To Have That Many Tears Shed Over Him, And That Those Tears Were His Stairway To Heaven.
These Cats Have Thier Stairway To Heaven Now As Well , As You And I Ma Sure The Vet Assistants Have Cried For Them.
They Are Now With The Animal Angel Army In Whistler British Columbia , Having The Time Of Thier Lives At The Finest Luxury Ski Lodges Until They See Thier Loved Ones Again.
One Fine Day.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Thank you all for praying for these kitties. It made me sick, and I wish I could have done something for them.

I worked as a vet tech assistant for a few years, and I must say, the good times FAR outweighed the bad. Alot of animals I took care of, watched them come in sick and disstressed, but they left happy and healthy. It made it SO worth it. About 99% of the animals that were sick and needed hourly care, I took home with me, just so I could spend time with them. That led to VERY tired days. But nothing feels as good as handing them back to the owners who cherish them:love:

I just wish people would keep their cats inside. I dont see any good reason not too. So many needless deaths happen, just because people decide to open up their door. I wish people were more aware of the dangers.:(

Anyways, it was so sad, and I hope that the kitten that didnt have an owner, will look for me at the bridge. When I took Andy back the next night, I inquired about the little black kitten, and they told me that he needed PTS. I was going to offer to foster and then find him a home. Wish I could have gave him a chance.

[Medusa]

About 99% of the animals that were sick and needed hourly care, I took home with me, just so I could spend time with them. That led to VERY tired days. But nothing feels as good as handing them back to the owners who cherish them:love:

I cherish vet assistants such as you because when I have to leave one of my furkids over night, there's no sleep for me, I can tell ya. Just knowing that there's someone like you who cares enough to stay w/them means so much.

[Kirsten]

That is so sad! :( It's also a part of a vet's job I couldn't do...

May these little souls rest in peace. :love:

Kirsten

[phesina]

Rest in peace, little ones.

Love from Pat with LES