Originally Posted by Barbara
Sandra, I am so very sorry.
I must admit however that I would look at things in the same way. I would never put a 14 year old kitty through that much surgery and bloodwork and chemo as I believe a cat is ready to go when it is time- it is just us who are not ready
I hope that Ralph's remaining time is happy and painless- he will love you for that.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Barbara, these are such wise words "I believe a cat is ready to go when it is time- it is just us who are not ready"
Thank you so much.
I am trying to make myself ready too. I don't wish to hi-jack Sandra's thread about Ralph, but she knows, because we are in contact, off here, that I am going through very similar with Cleo who is now on twice weekly fluids. It is all just palliative care, I know there cannot be too long to go and it is very, very hard and I have been unable to share this openly because I am so devastated.
Now back to Ralphie, I too believe this is the best and kindest choice to make to preserve his comfort and dignity. It is interesting how the other cats are respecting what he is going through. They just "know", don't they? it's happening in my house too. I have got to know Ralph well and seen many photos of him and I really feel for what he is going through and for his beloved guardians Sandra and Barry and my heart goes out to them, what's left of it anyway, as it is all in pieces at the moment, anyway Sandra Barry and Ralph and the rest of the Clan make what use you can of these pieces and know they are sent with much understanding because I am going through a similar thing and I still can't believe it either.
Sandra has asked me to post a photo for everyone to see the Clan on holiday at Cape Cod - something about resizing the picture it's just easier if I do it for her so here goes...
I've also put a couple of others in so we can celebrate Ralph's "character" and his life. For the good times...
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