Lilith's Story

[prechrswife]

I don't know what I can say that someone else hasn't said already. We are here to listen. (((((((Hugs)))))))

[G535]

You put Lilith first and that was definitely the right thing to do.

[luvofallhorses]

Michelle,

You made the right decision. Please don't feel guilty, Lilith will be with you ALWAYS.

[NoahsMommy]

Michelle,

I'm so sorry I didn't see this till just now.

I believe in every part of my heart that you did the kindest thing you could have done. You put sweet Lilith's needs well before your own and you should never, ever feel badly for doing that.

Working at a vet, you see a lot of animals being put through hell because they're owners are unable to do that.

That kindness is the best kind there is....and I respect you so highly for that. All of us can see how much you love your girls. It had to have shattered your sweet heart to lose her, but you still, despite what it did to you, kept her first. That is the greatest gift, you could have ever, ever given her.

Like the others have said, she'll always be with you...and PT. She's special and I know she'll always look over you.

Lots of ((((((Hugs)))))

Love,
Kelly

[krazyaboutkatz]

Michelle, you did the right thing and you proved your love for Lilith by doing what was best for her. I've been in your situation before and questioning yourself afterwards is a normal response. You'll always miss her but in time it will become easier to talk about her and remember her without crying or tearing up. She had a wonderful life with you and she knew she was loved. Please take care. ((((HUGS))))

[orangemm]

Michelle, never feel guilty that you did the wrong thing. Far from it, you alleviated your baby's suffering and she went to a far better place at the RB. It's very hard to let go, but given the choices you had, you definitely made the best one for her.

We all know it hurts and hurts badly. I'm glad you posted here because all the wonderful people of PT are here to rally around you and Guido and try to ease the pain a little.

It will take time, but don't beat yourself up about this; you did what we all would have done, no matter how much it hurts.

Hugs and love to you both...........

[rosethecopycat]

Michelle I can see how much you love Lilith.

Your doubts are part of the grieving process. We all want to renegotiate. I've seen it in many great parents, and it has happened to me.

No need to second guess, what you did for Lilith was The Final Act of Love.

May you pain be eased.

[Barbara]

Michelle, up to now I never had to take that decision but the day will come.

When a really big health problem arises I have seen many people here facing that choice. Some have decided to take the risk of major surgery- which has helped to give the furkid some good time. In other cases, the surgery didn't work anymore and the cat never woke up again. In these cases, people usually are so sorry they could not say goodbye.

I think our furkids are ready to go in every moment-they don't want to leave YOU alone but they are not planning for the next year. So I suppose I only would take the risk of surgery if the outcome was likely to be good and also persistent. For Lilith it wouldn't have been like that. And so I think it was much better for her that she was not scared, not alone but in your arms when she went.

I am so sorry that in addition to losing Lilith you have all that trouble with the move. I hope when you are in Italy things will get better.

Ciao, ci vediamo in Italia

[Soapets]

I'm just now reading about all this, and I am so sorry for what you have had to go through. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you're experiencing. I agree with what everyone else on here has said---you did the most loving and unselfish thing you could do, and it was what was best for Lilith. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers..........

Deb

[momcat]

Michelle,
Your vet gave you options all with the same outcome. You have no reason to feel guilty, this was a painful decision. Because of you, Lilith knew nothing but love and caring in her short lifetime. Letting your baby go was the right thing to do. Sparing her all that pain and an uncertain future was your ultimate gift of love. Sweet Lilith will always live in your heart.....

[vinjashira]

I am sorry for your loss Michelle

RIP Lilith!