Panther is gone

[fragrancehound]

I have such overwhelming guilt right now. How do you deal with it?

I keep thinking what if I did things differently? Should I have put him to sleep earlier? I also keep asking myself if I should have had him hospitalized earlier thinking it might have avoided any suffering on his part. With all the vet visits added up (and there were quite a few!) I probably could have afforded for him to stay a few nights at the hospital to receive better treatment. I know I probably shouldn't even think that way but it weighs heavily on my mind.

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Panther. It's never easy to make the "big decision", but I think you and Panther both knew it was time.

[wolflady]

Honey, please don't beat yourself up with the "what ifs". My mom did the same thing with our old family cat Socks, and I felt so bad to see her suffering so and wondering if she should have done something differently.

You did everything you could for Panther, and when the time came, you made the right decision to let him go. Please try to take comfort in that you are a great cat meowmie and you did what was best for Panther. He is smiling down on you right now, and will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

**hugs**