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Barnyard Buddies:  My cat has to be put down  |
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NatureNymph
True Blue Farmgirl
73 Posts
Tracy
Barrie
Ontario
Canada
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 Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 12:47:41 PM
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He made it half way through one last summer. About a year ago we noticed some cancer bumps on his tail but we decided to forego treatment, and just let nature runs it's course. He seemed happy to just continue going on.
In January we had noticed he was looking very sluggish, like the 13 years had finally caught up with him. I only hoped he would be able to make it to enjoy one last summer outside.
Last night I noticed huge tufts of fur all over the house. He had a mournful cry, as if to say help me. He's limping now and constantly licking his hind legs. We called the vet and my husband has agreed to be the one to take him in.
I really wanted it to be me. I really wanted to be the brave one to go, and be at his side but I am not strong enough. I nearly lost it this morning just thinking about it. This has been a hard, hard day for me, my husband and our kids (who have never lost a pet before).
I know on a farm, life and death are always present. I am just not sure if I will ever get used to this type of loss.
Tracy
"Everybody likes to go their own way--to choose their own time and manner of devotion." Jane Austen, Mansfield Park
http://blessewefarm.blogspot.com/ |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 12:49:52 PM
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I am so sorry, Tracy. Having just lost one of my kitties a few weeks ago, I know how devastating it can be. You are doing the right thing, remember. He was telling you it was time--and remember, he will always be with you, he has just changed form.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 1:04:54 PM
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Big hug. I'm sorry.
We make a difference. |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 1:15:04 PM
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My thoughts are with you. I know how hard it is to lose a furry member of the family.
Take care.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
-Charles Dickens |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 1:25:05 PM
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 1:54:46 PM
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I'm so sorry, Tracy. Big hugs to you. :(
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 1:57:34 PM
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hugs to you
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 2:37:47 PM
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Tracy- We are facing the same problem here- my 15 yo cat has kidney failure and we are not treating it. I cried all the way through your post and am still fighting the tears. A great big hug and a prayer for your family are headed your way.
Lillian |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 2:55:21 PM
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That's so sad and sweet, too, Tracy. I know how you feel. I would not make it, either. But he knows you loved him. What a happy cat he must have been. I'm sure ya'll have wonderful memories.
Hugs to you all, Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 3:22:59 PM
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I'm sorry, Thats never an easy thing to do.
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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Lynner
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Sheri
Missouri
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 4:05:42 PM
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Tracy,
I am so sorry. I know how painful this is. We had to put our beloved pet of 13 years down a couple of years ago. It truly is a painful thing to have to do. But try and be comforted with the fact that, at least animals do#324;t have to suffer so terribly. May the memories of your cat, be a great comfort to you. And they really will be, with time.
Sheri
Many Hands Make Light Work!
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 4:34:15 PM
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OH, I'm so sorry. We lost our beautiful cat, Zen last October. I still miss him.
You are doing the right thing for him though. He will not suffer now.
Love,
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NatureNymph
True Blue Farmgirl
73 Posts
Tracy
Barrie
Ontario
Canada
73 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 4:49:54 PM
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We buried him at his favourite haunt, the woods behind our house where the creek runs close by. I planted some wild lilies above his grave. I hope they bloom for years to come.
I'd like to go out and find a charm, like an angel cat charm for the kids, something to help them through this. We were all crying so muc today. It's been really hard.
Vet said he had some tumours and a heart murmur so he wouldn' have lasted much longer anyway.
Thanks so much for all the support ladies. It's nice to know I am not alone.
Tracy
"Everybody likes to go their own way--to choose their own time and manner of devotion." Jane Austen, Mansfield Park
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 8:06:11 PM
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I am sorry Tracy. I have a hard time losing my pets too. I get really emotional. It will get better, and I'm sure you know that.
I think people that love animals have kind hearts. |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 02:41:01 AM
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I am so sorry Tracy. I love my 3 kitties so very much too. It's so hard to lose a pet who brings you such unconditional love and joy. I know your family is suffering right now and I think wanting to do something for your children to help them is so thoughtful of you. There are a few sites that have the Rainbow bridge poem and I will list a couple. The first site holds a Monday candlelight ceremony that you may enter your pets name in or even go so far as to have a picture of your kitty posted and choose a virtual cemetery site, headstone, toys, plants for a fee. http://www.rainbowbridge.com/Poem.htm The 2nd site is a nice site where you can create and print out a free Rainbow Bridge poem with your pets name. http://rainbowbridge.catsplay.com/ Big huggzz for your family.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 08:18:39 AM
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I'm so sorry, Tracy, but he is in a place he loves, and made whole again. That's all we can hope to do for our fur-friends...it does get better, but do give yourself and the kids time. Encourage them to talk about it. There is a book that my mother bought me when I lost my cat a few years ago...it's called 10 Good Things about Barney, written by Judith Viorst. It's about a boy, whose kitty, Barney, passes. And they stand over his grave and say 10 good things about him. Tear jerker, but really theraputic, and helps children deal with the loss a bit better.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 10:51:11 AM
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Tracy:
My heart breaks for you. I am so, so sorry.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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