Love, old age, and Moose

**phesina** · 08-20-2010, 01:43 PM

Beautiful. Thank you very much for posting it.

**catmandu** · 08-20-2010, 02:12 PM

This thread resonates with me as I had that same decision to make with My Moose the MagnifiCat who went from close to 20 pounds to about eight. We tried medications , but My Vet said that Moose had heart troubles and there was little that could be done

He passed on on his own as did Bo Bo, Joseph and My Princess who went downhill so fast

I cant believe how good they looked only a few months ago.

Sadly their passing cane on a long wekend when Ou VET is closed.

I pray taht they forgive me and will love me still, when it is My One Fine Day

**cassiesmom** · 08-20-2010, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by catmandu

I pray that they forgive me and will love me still, when it is My One Fine Day

I am sure this is going to happen and they will love you forever because you took such good, loving, diligent care of them!

**katladyd** · 08-20-2010, 02:24 PM

Gary, there is nothing to forgive. A Power higher than you own called them home. They went willingly and are preparing the greatest reunion of all time! We will all go Home some day and be a whole family once again. They all love you still and know that you gave them the best life any cat could hope for. Concentrate on that, please.

**sasvermont** · 08-20-2010, 02:30 PM

I enjoyed reading the article. It hit home with me, having had to put a few of my most precious pets to the final sleep. It seemed to difficult at the time, but each one was entitled to as peaceful an exit as possible. I wish we could do the same for humans, sometimes.

When I look at my new puppy, I know that within 12-15 years, she will be gone, just breaks my heart. For some reason, we think that cats live much longer than dogs, but many do not.

I will never stop worrying if I let go too soon or not, but did the best I could at the time. There will be more times to come. I dread it.

**catlady1945** · 08-20-2010, 03:21 PM

We lost our 19-yr old last October and our 21-yr old this past April. I think when they reach a certain age there is only so much that can be done for them. It's very difficult to let go, but there is a quality of life to consider. Our 21-yr old could not walk any more, so was lying in urine. She was fine otherwise, but how does one help an old cat who can't walk? She was very arthritic and was probably in a lot of pain. We tried medication, but....

**catmandu** · 08-22-2010, 01:43 PM

My Vet sent a prelimenary report for My Michasel , My Dream Cat

and it is not good.

There are pills taht Michael will take twice daily, an injection and then Fluids one weekly for the time being.
I am going to go to the Buffet twice a week now as My Mr Purr LOVES White Chicken and My Found Cats Angels can treat their Awesome Angels Friends twice a week now!!

**momcat** · 08-22-2010, 03:06 PM

Moose sounds like quite a kitty. The article is very well written and thought provoking. Now I wonder what we'll do when the time comes to make the decision for our Groucho, and the time will come. I can only hope we'll do what's best for him with the comfort from Groucho knowing how very much he's loved.