Ricky Lost His Best Friend..

[MHMama]

Friday night, Lucy (the cat) disappeared. We searched for her all weekend. Monday while I was at work, she crawled into our driveway. My husband couldn't get close to her so I went home at lunch. She came to Ricky when I took him out and I was then able to pick her up. Her leg was badly cut and we rushed her to the Vet's. He told me to leave her so he could do some xray etc. He later called me and told me that her diaphram was ruptured and she appeared to have a lot of internal damage. I rushed over and took her from his office to the animal hospital. By then she had a high temp and was suffering so much. I finally made the decision to put an end to her suffering and let her go at 8pm. It was so very hard to do and I really hadn't realized how much I had grown attached to her. She was Ricky's cat (it even says that on her file at the Vets). She loved him so much and was always waiting for him to come out and play with her. I hope I did the right thing, I guess I will always wonder if I should have tried harder to save her.

[ November 13, 2001: Message edited by: MHMama ]

[Karen]

Poor Lucy, poor Ricky and our hearts go out to you, too. Sounds like Lucy was very badly hurt, poor thing. Perhaps in time, you and Ricky can go to the shelter and pick out a new kitty to be "his" special friend, but maybe the next kitty should be an indoor baby. Again, we are very sorry for everyone's loss. But she's better now, and playing at the Rainbow Bridge, right?

[sammi]

So sorry for you all. Don't be hard on yourself she was in lots of pain and you didn't want her to suffer any longer. She is free of any pain now.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I'm so sorry about Lucy, I feel sorry for Ricky too. Poor Ricky must be lost without her, but you did the right thing. It's so hard to make that decision, but if she was suffering you had no choice. We love our furbabies so much that we have to be strong enough to do what is best for them. I am so sorry, please give Ricky a hug and a kiss from Daisy, Perry and me.
Jackie

Oh my, I am so so sorry. I wish I had something comforting to say to you but the right words never come out. The one thing that can be said is you did the right thing. Lucy was probably in a lot of pain with the extent of her injuries. She needed your decision and your strength.

Please, take care and don't second guess yourself. I know that's easy for us to say but if we were in your position those are the words you would say.... we just get so devistated that we think there is something we should have done differently. But, we can't change things..... Lucy is happy now and Ricky will never forget his best friend.

We love you and our prayers are with you.

[ November 13, 2001: Message edited by: doggiemom ]

[Phred]

So very sorry that you lost poor Lucy.
You did the right thing in not causing her to suffer.

Give Ricky a {hug} from all of us.

/s/ Phred, Cinder, Smokey, and Boots, the Kat

[ramanth]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's so hard to lose a loved one.



My heart too, goes out to you and Ricky.

~Kimmy and Kia

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how you feel! I will keep Lucy, Ricky, you, and your family, in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs and kisses,
Sarah & Sadie

[Sudilar]

So very very sorry. Lucy could not be allowed to suffer so. You made the loving choice. I am so sad for Ricky and you.

[TheAntiPam]

I'm so sorry to hear that Lucy had such a terrible injury, and that you and Ricky had to say goodbye to her.
- Pam

[zippy-kat]

I'm so sorry to hear of your's/Ricky's loss. My heart goes out to you guys.

[crow_noir]

first off, i'll type my message i wanted to post.

I am soooooo sorry to hear of the loss that both you and Ricky have.

second, it's odd that you had to post this. I am searching soooo hard right now for a home for Trio. she is a six mo. old orange kitty. she does EXCELLANT w/ small cat friendly dogs, but not well w/ other cats.
I wish we weren't so far away from each other, otherwise i'd be begging you to see if Trio and Ricky got along. She is missing her pal Emily soooo bad. (it was a dog that lived next door to where Trio was dumped at.)

I feel bad about posting this right now, but perhaps finding Ricky another friend would help *shrug*

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and Ricky and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[aly]

This is just making me sick with sadness. I am truly sorry for you, Ricky, and your family. I will go to bed tonight with a heavy heart aching for poor Lucy. You will be in my prayers.

[Pam]

Oh I am so very sorry to hear about Lucy. My heart goes out to you and Ricky. Hugs to you both.