Panther is gone

**lvpets2002** · 12-07-2006, 04:46 PM

I am so sorry.. Its always such a hard choice to make.. This wittle one is now at RainBow Bridge.. RIP Panther.. May Corinna open the angel door when he arrives.. ((((((( Huggss ))))))

**kb2yjx** · 12-07-2006, 05:21 PM

It is never easy to say goodbye to a good friend, like Panther was to you! Take care... sleep softly sweet Panther...

**Catlady711** · 12-07-2006, 05:22 PM

Sorry to hear that Panther didn't bounce back for you. I know it's a hard decision but he's no longer in pain anymore. (((((HUGS))))

**AbbyMom** · 12-07-2006, 06:20 PM

I'm so sorry. Why is it so hard to the right thing for our loved ones?

RIP Panther. You were well loved.

**emilysgk** · 12-07-2006, 08:04 PM

Im so sorry, you tried so hard though. Never doubt that. I kept up with Panthers story and you did so much for him. He knows how much you loved him. As hard as it is, it really having a big enough heart to know when its time to let them go.

**fragrancehound** · 12-07-2006, 08:10 PM

I very much appreciate the kind words. I can honestly say this had to be the hardest thing I have ever done. I still can't believe he is gone.

I took up his bowls this evening and the room where I kept them looks so empty.

I know I made the right decision but I am having a very hard time with it. My house and heart feel so empty without him.

**jennielynn1970** · 12-07-2006, 08:48 PM

I know the empty heart and home feeling well. I had to put my foster, Bear, to sleep back in July, and I still miss him terribly. He might have been a foster kitty, but he was my boy in my heart and I loved him dearly.

Panther is now in peace, and is no longer in pain. I hope he's playing with Bear and the others across the Bridge...

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

**momtomany** · 12-08-2006, 09:38 AM

You loved Panther enough to let him go and that is the hardest decision we all make with our beloved pets at times. May your love for him and the cherised memories of times together comfort you.

**kimlovescats** · 12-08-2006, 06:56 PM

I'm so sorry!

**Russian Blue** · 12-08-2006, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by fragrancehound

I know I made the right decision but I am having a very hard time with it. My house and heart feel so empty without him.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

When you love someone, it's naturally hard to feel complete when they exit your life. And it takes time to heal from the loss and deal with the emotions which surround the decision you had to make.

When you take in a feline, there is no ownership manual telling you the exact course to take. You do what you need to do, with the best interests of that feline in mind.

Panther knows you loved him. That's all that matters.

(( hugs ))

**gini** · 12-08-2006, 05:02 PM

First, I am so very sorry that you have released Panther to the Rainbow Bridge.

I do understand and I know many on this board fully understand your huge loss.

Secondly, please, please, don't beat yourself up. It is perfectly normal for
you to wonder "could I have done this" - "could I have done that" that would have made a difference in the final outcome. I think all of us do that as we grieve so pitifully for our beloved pets.

All of us are here for you and again - from the bottom of my heart I extend my sympathies.