Please keep Zsa-Zsa in your thoughts !UPDATED - VERY BAD NEWS

Poor Zsa-Zsa, and poor you, but it does sound like the very hard decision for you might be the right one for her.

For those who weren't members then, here's Zsa-Zsa

http://catoftheday.com/archive/2005/September/24.jpg

wehn she was Cat of the Day.

I'm so sorry to hear about Zsa Zsa. She will be in my thoughts.

Thanks Karen for posting that. It made me smile to read it again. I had that page stuck up on my wall but I took it down for a while and now can't seem to find it.

She is a very lovely tabby girl, thanks for posting that picture Karen. Not only is she lovely, she was COTD.... that is so special!

:( Oh, no. I'm so sorry :( (((((Hugs)))) to you and the gorgeous Zsa Zsa.

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Originally Posted by Miss Z

it would be so much kinder to her and to us to have her put to sleep before we go away rather than to keep her like this for a few days and hope things would sort themselves out,

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I have to agree with this. If she's not eating, things are not going to "sort themselves out" and she would just suffer while you were gone. Like you say, as bad as the idea of having her PTS is, it would be the kindest thing to do for her right now, especially if the person you arranged to care for her won't do more than feed her.

I'm so sorry it's come to this, but it sounds to me like Zsa Zsa is letting you know it's time. :(

We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Zsa Zsa.
Its the one duty that we have to do for our companions, and I dread having to make that decision for my Older Cats.
We are praying for Zsa Zsa, and you.

I'm late to this (as usual), but please know that you and Zsa-Zsa are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry your sweet girl is fading.

Even though it is the hardest thing you will ever do, it probably is the kindest and most loving gesture you can make for Zsa-Zsa.

(hugs) to both of you........... :(

It is not an easy decision that you must make. The last thing in the world did I want to do was to put our dear Ralph Syracuse to sleep in June. Sometimes the cat will take that decision out of our hands, but most of the times, we have to decide. It is so sad to watch a beloved friend decline or suffer. You will do the right thing for Zsa-Zsa. Will say extra prayers for you both!!! TAke Care!!!

I am sorry to hear how Zsa Zsa condition if not improving, i had hoped it would, may you be at peace with whatever decision you make, and know that it will be the right one for her, take care and Hugs at a very difficult time for you.

OMG....I am so sorry that I am very late in posting too!

This must be a terrible decision for you and your family. My thoughts go out to you at this time.

All our fingers and paws are crossed for you & Zsa-Zsa.

WOW.....COTD! we have another movie star on our hands! :D :cool:

Prayers for you and Zsa-Zsa on the way.

This is so sad. I don't know what I'd do if I had to choose to put my cat down!
I mean, obviously it would be for the best if I did, but to actually choose to kill your cat would be horrible. I suppose I would have to, in the end, but it would hurt every step of the way, i'm sure.
I have a pretty big imagination, but even with it I dont' think I could get a whiff of what you're feeling unless it actually happened to me. Which I am glad it hasn't, but I suppose that if you are a person with pets in your life that you will inevitably have to go through with the death of a beloved family member.

I'll be praying for you and Zsa-Zsa with all my heart, and I truly do hope that things work out for the better.

Prayers for poor Zsa-Zsa.She must be in so much pain with ulcerated eyes.It's so hard to see our babies get old.

I think today is time.

There is no improvement with Zsa-Zsa's condition. She had a little drink, but hardly anything, she gulps funny and I think she's dehydrated. I have her in this room now sleeping next to me, and it breaks my heart to watch her sleeping. I think her eye is hurting her now as she doesn't want you to pet her head and she sleeps with her head turned across her back as if she doesn't want weight on that side.

She cannot live like this.

Gentle hugs and prayers for Zsa-Zsa. I am so sorry for you and your family. This is always such a difficult time.

Take care,
Betty

I'm so sorry things have not gotten better. :(

You are all in my prayers.

Logan

Oh Zara, I can't believe I hadn't noticed this thread until now. :(
My stomach feels almost sick at the thought of not seeing that beautiful girl around here anymore...
Good thoughts for you and Zsa-Zsa, I know you will do only the very best for her.

Oh Zara i am so sorry {{Hugs}}. Zsa-Zsa and your family will be in my thoughts.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} and prayers. It's hard-decision-making time. Whatever you do, may it be for the highest good of all. Poor ZsaZsa; sounds like she's getting ready so say goodbye :( So sad and so hard. Gentle hugs and kisses all around.

She's gone.

Me and my dad took her to the vets, we went to the vet we like and she examined her. She said we could try the drops again, but the chance of success now would be about 1 in 100. She thought blood vessells may have burst in her cheek causing it to be painful and the blood was once more filling up in her eye. On top of that, it was proably old age setting in and telling her it was time to go.

I stayed with her whilst the needle went in and she went almost instantly, she must have had nothing left. It was very peaceful.

I am extremely upset, but it was the best thing. I will make a memorial thread son, I just don't feel up to it right now.

Aww sweetie, I've been thinking about you and Zsa-Zsa all day. You did absolutely the best thing for your poor old girl. I'm so, so sorry. How hard it must be to lose a furry friend you have had your whole life. Hugs to you. My thoughts are with you.

Rest peacefully Zsa-Zsa.

I'm very sorry to hear about your sweet Zsa-Zsa. This has been a very hard time for you and your family, but you have done well by her.

RIP Zsa-Zsa and gentle hugs to your family.

I'm so sorry. It hurts so much when they leave us, even when we know that there's no other choice.

Rest gently, Zsa-Zsa. There's no such thing as pain at the RB.

Oh dear, I'm so glad you were with her as she passed. Many cannot do that, but I know that every experience I have had, that way, was so peaceful and helped me get through it.

Rest in peace, dear Zsa Zsa and Godspeed. My Mimi is surely there, looking for you.

Logan, Butter, Honey, Lilly, and Mack

:( RIP sweet Zsa-Zsa. Play hard at the bridge. You had a good long life on this side of it. LES here :(

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear sweet Zsa-Zsa :(

Get well soon Zsa Zsa, I will be thinking of you.
Big (((HUGS))) from me, you're such a lovely cat.

Hugs to you. I know you are hurting, but remember now Zsa-Zsa has no pain and is happily frolicking at the RB. She knows you loved her dearly and that you did the right thing.

I'm sorry for all the pain you and she went through....... :(

Thankyou everyone.

Please see Zsa-Zsa's memorial thread

It's the end of an era, but one I'll treasure forever.