Thread: Had to put my cat down

I had to put my cat down just after Thanksgiving. It's a hard thing to do. I still miss him.

Man, that alway sucks...
but it is the price of investing your emotion and energy in having pets.

If I ever need to bring tears to my eyes...
I just think of watching that needle go into the paw of a good friend...

it is so hard to do what is the right thing....

Just think of the story of Rainbow Bridge....

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge...
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

My sincere condolences. I recently went through the same thing. It's really hard, but it's one of the least selfish and most loving things you can do.