Ash's time has come.....

Carole ~ I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm praying for a miracle too.

But, if it's not to be and he has to leave us, I hope that it is a peaceful passing.

Gentle hugs to you all.

Thank you. your kind and understanding words do bring me comfort, i had wondered whether to post now or after he went, but i knew in my heart i needed the love and support from you all, so i am glad i did post this thread now.

I am not sure Ash will make it to Saturday, i think i may well have to take him tomorrow,I am finding this very distressing,but i do know i have made the right decision, although the thought still nags at you all the same, but yes it would be cruel for me to let him linger on, and he would be suffering.

I think this is the hardest part and the day i take him, afterwards i probably will find the peace i need,so until then i just have to remember i am doing this because i love him so much.

Decisions like this are the hardest ever but unfortunately it must be made. As I always recite "it's the quality of life that matters." Carole, I'm so sorry that your beloved Ash must make the trip - all too soon. I know what that feels like and for me, almost a month later, it's still very raw.

{{{hugs}}} Carole. We are here for you and are wrapping our thousands of arms and paws around you and Ash at this very difficult time. Please plant a kiss on that furry forehead from me.:love::love:

We love you and will be thinking of you, of Ash and Melissa, too.

Done Slick, yep i am all for that too, it is about the quality and up to now Ash has had that, i just was not prepared for such a sudden decline, like in three days, although i have been prepared for almost 19mths now, it is still hard when the time comes..it came upon me so suddenly.

I know for one thing, Ash has had a good life with us,from being a dumped stray,and lived a lot longer than a lot of kitties, so that brings me comfort,even though it is only a little right now.

I am wondering how Lexie will be, she loved Ash, although he would not have a bar of it,he still had a bond with her,even if it was I am the boss and you better do as you are told, he never took to Nikki and Ellie, but then he has been with Lexie for over 8 yrs, and only 4 with the other two girls, i am sure in her own wee way Lexie will miss him too.

Thanks Karen, it is so good to be able to talk with everyone here how i am feeling, means so much, i have not told Melissa yet, she is not here at the moment, but i had a chat with her last night, she still felt he would be ok and i guess she has seen him do that many times before, but i know she probably just does not want to accept that he is going.

I know exactly how you're feeling. No matter how much you prepare, no matter how long you've known it was coming, it's always a hard decision filled with tears and a sad heavy heart even when you know it's the right thing to do and the right time to do it.

You've given Ash alot of love and caring that he would have never gotten if it had not been for you taking him in. He knows that an appreciates it I'm sure.

I'm sure my Dusty will be there to welcome him to the Bridge, along with alot of other PT pets, so he'll have good company until you see him again.

My thoughts are with you.

Gentle hugs and tears - it's so fresh for me too. The hardest decision and the last few days aren't easy either - I didn't sleep a wink Mitzi's last few days with me. Cry, scream, snuggle Ash and know you are doing the right thing even to the end. The hardest appointment to make and keep. My thoughts and prayers go out to you that his passage be peaceful :(

Prayers being sent to Ash, you, Melissa and the other furbabes during this difficult time.

:(LES here. It's still an open wound for me and I know those three days were the worse in my life. Hugs to you and Ash. It's so very hard to see them suffer. Hobbes is watching over him and will be there to greet him. :(
Claudia

While I knew Taz's time was approaching, I couldn't schedule an appointment for "the time". When I took him in for his checkup and the doctor basically told me there's nothing more to be done, I decided then and there to let him go. The doc said I could take him home over the weekend (4th of July weekend), but that would have been WAY too hard.
Oh boy, tears are flowing again.............

We never forget them or stop loving them. That is mostly good, but at times it hurts like H*ll! I am thinking of you and Ash and wishing you an easy time with your decision. If Ash rebounds, I will be soo happy for you, but I know you know better than I when the time has come. Give Ash kisses from me. He will be missed.:(

Carole, Ash is a blessing to you, and yes I know that feeling too. I lost Buffy last summer, and I am still grieving over her. I just hate to see you go through this now. Just know that you are in all of our thoughts.

Willie:(

Carole, I'm so sorry to hear that Ash isn't doing well and that his time may be up.:( I know all to well how hard it is to put a beloved animal down even though you know that you're doing the right thing. I'll keep you and Ash in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

I am so sorry to hear this about dear Ash. Sending prayers for you.

Praying for a miracle. Failing the miracle, praying for a peaceful trip to the Bridge for dear Ash. It is the most difficult decision ever. Hugs for you to help get you thru it. Please give Ash a kiss from me. :love: