RIP sweet Jock

[sqwelch]

Hi there

Just thought I'd give you all an update on Jock. We took him to the vet school on MOnday and they carried out more blood tests, an ultrasound and a biopsy but unfortunately the diagnosis was cancer which had spread round his liver and spleen. The wee man was obviously in a lot of pain so we had no option but to put him to sleep :(
I've never done anything so hard in my entire life and I feel rather guilty because I put him through those tests which obviously distressed him but we had to be sure !!!

RIP sweet Jock we'll all miss you loads !!!
:(

[kimlovescats]

Oh, I'm so very sorry! You did the best thing for dear Jock.

[Killearn Kitties]

You don't have to feel guilty about anything. You've given him a wonderful home these past seven years. Loads of love and understanding when he was a scared wee kitten, but still protecting his scared little sister. Jock knew you loved him. You always did what was best for him, just as you did yesterday.

Lots of tears being shed for him here, but he's free of his pain now.

Rest in peace sweet baby.

[HayleyRosie]

I'm so sorry to hear about Jock. I know you did the right thing. I will be thinking about you during this difficult time.

[sqwelch]

He's with five bellies (his dad) now Karen !!!:)

[jenluckenbach]

What a hard decision, but one that needed the testing to be sure. If you would have done it WITHOUT the testing you would question the decision forever.
RIP dear Jock. Be happy at the RB.
HUGS to you in your time of sorrow.

[delidog]

I am so sorry for your loss!!!
I know your decision was not easy,I have been there myself...
Try not to feel guilty....you did a brave,kind and loving thing for your loved one,Dear Jock....

Jock will always be in your heart.....
Godspeed,Dear Jock.....
Ms.Puss will meet you at The Rainbow Bridge...She'll Welcome you and show you the ropes....
Go Run,Play and be Free of pain....Sweet Jock...

Your Pet Human will join you when its' time

[Barbara]

I am so sorry for your loss!
Poor Jock was seriously ill and you had no other choice.
He will have a place in your heart forever:)

He'll be at Rainbow Bridge with my little Meo and wait for you.

[K & L]

My condolences to you.

[RedHedd]

RIP dear sweet Jock -- I went through the same thing with my RB Goldie earlier this year. The tests were necessary to confirm my suspicions. The vet and I debated on doing more extensive surgery, but we opted not to as it would have been more traumatic for dear Goldie.

It's a difficult decision, but the right one. Jock is now out of his pain and you spared him days, weeks or months of suffering. He is now playing, pain free and healthy at RB. God speed dear kitty.

[catlover4ever]

My very deepest sympathies. I too feel your pain, you may not realize it now but you DID do the right thing for Jock. He will no longer be in pain, and the most important thing is that you gave him a love that no one else in this world could have given him...you gave him YOUR love.

Jock, look for Tony, Tobias and Cleo, they will be waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Jock.:( Like others have said, you did the right thing. Now he's free of pain and playing happily up at Rainbow Bridge. You'll meet each other again some day. Rest in peace sweet Jock. Please say hello to my RB Pepper.

[jazzcat]

I am so sorry about beautiful Jock. I had hoped the vet school would offer good news. You took good care of him. Now he's in a happy pain free place.

Rest in peace sweet Jock.

[slick]

How sad for you and I know how painful it must have been. Take comfort in knowing that Jock is healthy and pain-free now and is enjoying his second life at the RB. RIP sweet Jock.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

(((HUGS)))
I know how hard it was to let him go. I've been there too. Sadly, sometimes, it's more loving to end their suffering and let them go. I'm sure he knows how much you love him and is glad you set him free. He's safe now where no pain can ever reach him again. He will be happy at the Rainbow Bridge until you meet again.

[moosmom]

Sqwelch,

I'm so sorry to hear about Jock. But you have nothing to feel guilty about. Jock was in alot of pain and you eased that pain. You made the right decision.

You made his life wonderful and he knew you loved him very much. I know how difficult a decision it is to make. But it was an unselfish one. I've had to make that same decision twice in my life. As difficult as it was, in my heart I knew it was the right one.

RIP precious Jock. Be happy and free of pain at the RB Bridge. Give my love to Casey (RB, 2002), Marina Mar (RB, 2001), Tigger Dude (RB, 2000) and all the countless fosters that have passed through my life.

[rg_girlca]

I am so sorry to hear the loss of your loving pet Jock.
I pray and hope that you find comfort and peace in the fond memories you made together.

[sqwelch]

Originally posted by moosmom
Sqwelch,


RIP precious Jock. Be happy and free of pain at the RB Bridge. Give my love to Casey (RB, 2002), Marina Mar (RB, 2001), Tigger Dude (RB, 2000) and all the countless fosters that have passed through my life.

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Look how many cats you have lost throughout the past few years, I don't know how you cope so well, its so hard. My friends are already trying to talk me into visiting the cat rescue centre but its too soon and I'm not sure how I'd feel about another cat in the house so soon after !!! Anyway I've Jocks little sis to think about (Bonnie) not sure that she would be pleased about that at all !!

[moosmom]

Sqwelch,

You'll know when you're ready for another kitty. It may not be right now. Take your time. Give yourself time to grieve. I woke up one morning and just knew the time was right. That's when Doogie entered my life. Then came Fawnie.

Although none of them can replace the one's I lost, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of them. They will ALWAYS be in my heart.

[Cataholic]

RIP, sweet Jock.

Sqwelch, doing the right thing is often the hardest thing. I know Jock appreciated you putting his welfare above your own feelings. As to another kitty, time will tell. No other kitty can replace one that is lost. The wonderful thing about the heart is that each kitty you love just fits into your heart, next to the kitty you lost. It isn't a replacement issue, it is a growth issue.

[ramanth]

So sorry to hear about Jock. :(

RIP sweet boy.

[Kirsten]

I'm very sad to hear that! :( What a hard decision to make, but now he doesn't have to suffer anymore.

R.I.P. Jock!

Kirsten

[rosethecopycat]

Thank you for offering your sweet Jock the ultimate gift of compasion.

He is happy and restored to health now.

My sympathies for your separation from Jock, you will see him again.


Godspeed to the Bridge, Jock.

[Steffi N]

I am sorry I did not post earlier to console you on your loss. Dear Jock will always live in your heart and when there is room there for another kitty you will know.
Please hug someone close to you.

[sqwelch]

Thanks to everyone for their kind words, you have no idea how much you have helped (made me cry a lot but helped me!!) Its nice to speak to so many animal lovers as I'm afraid most people just don't understand the pain and if I hear 'its only a cat' again I'm liable to slap someone !!!!

Jocks sis (Bonnie) has also helped loads, she's become my shadow and her cuddles have cheered me up no end !!

Anyway, thanks again to everyone for their support at my time of need !!! :) :) :)

[Barbara]

Now that I hear about Bonnie: can we please see pictures of her?

[sqwelch]

Originally posted by Barbara
Now that I hear about Bonnie: can we please see pictures of her?

Your wish is my command, will look some out as soon as I get home, not sure how to get them on screen but I've learned how to attach them. :)