Oh my gosh, I can't believe I only just saw this post!
I am SO sorry to hear about your sweet Lucy. I know that putting her down was probably the most difficult thing you have ever had to do. I know this because I had to do the same thing on July 19. My Charlie had Feline Leukemia and took a sudden turn for the worse. Like Lucy, he would lose his appetite and seem sad (for lack of a better word) for a few days, but then he would bounce right back. Once, after taking some antibiotics, he even put on a little bit of weight and I was so hopeful that the vet had been wrong about the FeLV. Well, he took a turn for the worst so suddenly that I was in complete despair. I could tell, however, that he was in a lot of pain and I just couldn't see letting my baby suffer.
Please remember: you made the right decision for Lucy.
It hurts. It's horrible. I'm crying right now just writing about it, but it's imprtant to know that when you love someone, you never want to see them suffer and you have to know when to say goodbye.

You and Lucy are in my prayers. Please know that we are all here for you.

[ September 07, 2001: Message edited by: thelmalu99 ]