I second everything Julie (ally cats mommy) had to say. I think what you did was painfully hard and you were doing the most selfless thing by letting him go to a place where he'd be the happiest he can be. You know the old saying "if you love something, set it free."

Any of the people yelling at you could have something happen tomorrow where they'd have to rehome their pets- you never know. Now, I'm sure a lot of outraged gasps will come from that statement, but it happens. But imagine how life changes. There are accidents, deaths, bankruptcies, etc. I never in my dreams thought I'd have to rehome Nicki. However, I never imagined that my Nicki would be so badly attacked by my husband's dog - even after we slowly introduced each other and the introductions were successful. I couldn't rehome Sammie because I knew she wasn't rehome-able, and I wasn't going to leave my new husband over the dogfights. I raised Nicki with my mom and she was more than thrilled to have her back again. Yes, Nicki is still here with me. Thats because life changed agin, just as swiftly, and Sammie went to RB. I never knew she was sick. Life changes all the time and you never know what decisions you will need to make.

I am sorry that you came here looking for comfort and support and received all those vicous attacks. Shame shame on everyone! Do not speak from your highpoint, because you never know when you'll be knocked down.