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My cat went over the Rainbow Bridge ............

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swampy1961 Tue 01-Aug-23 11:43:56

.............. on Sunday. She was over 20 years old and we miss her so much.
I took her to the vet on Friday as she was struggling with walking but because she was not being so active we could see her claws were very long and she was walking on the sides of her feet causing her pain and the odd yowl showed she wasn't comfortable.
The vet checked her over and clipped her claws, he could feel a suspicious lump in her abdomen and said he didn't know if she was in pain from her joints or the lump but as she was eating and drinking well prescribed her pain relief twice daily which I could increase to three times daily if I felt she needed it and gave enough her medicine for a month and we were to keep a close eye on her. He was in agreement with me that she be kept comfortable and pain relief would help.
After the first dose took effect, you could certainly see an improvement and she was padding around but giving us a giggle because the drugs made her walk sideways. She was eating and drinking well and enjoying nibbling at fresh chicken. We spent our time fussing and loving her thinking we had plenty more time with her with the help of pain relief.
On Sunday morning, we heard a yelp and her front foot was curled over and even if you righted it she was in pain. My husband was cuddling her as I rang the vet and then took her straight in.
Our precious cat was put to sleep and it was all so very peaceful and she now lies under the bushes in one of her favourite spots in the garden and we are missing her so much.
DH speaks to her when he goes out to feed the fish and the house is full of little reminders of her. Nose smudges on windows, cat fur on clothes, I had to fill her litter corner with GCs toys because the gap was so poignant. I want the tears to stop and for my cat to saunter back in jump up on the arm of my chair - the house seems so empty without her.

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biglouis Thu 03-Aug-23 15:52:30
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My nephew was devastated when his 22 year old cat had to be PTS. She was having fits and had gone blind. He swore he would never get another.

A few months later one of his mates brought him a kitten in a box that was being ill treated (the kitten not the box). He was a lovely ginger kitten bit not at all affectionate. However he has gradually got more friendly.

These are the pictures of when he first arrived - hiding under the bath and later as a grown up cat. His name is Buddy.

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swampy1961 Thu 03-Aug-23 17:09:28

Oh what a handsome cat!!

We have a very similar looking neighbourhood cat called Kevin - who is well known for peering in peoples' windows and helping himself to any pet food left down for the residents pets if the back door is left open. No one has the heart to be cross with him!!

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Grannmarie Thu 03-Aug-23 17:38:50

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Swampy, I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost your beloved cat. She was part of your family for 20 years so of course you are bereft. I'm sure she had a wonderful life with you, and you did her the final kindness so that she would not suffer. Your memorial album is a nice idea, take comfort from your happy memories.

We've just lost our 12 year old Granddog, his family are just heartbroken, the grandchildren are taking it hard.
When beloved pets depart they leave a whole in your heart.🐕🐈‍⬛ 💔 🌈

Hole....not whole🤣

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dissillusioned2022 Sat 20-Jan-24 18:47:14

I said goodbye to my beautiful girl today - she was a boxer cross aged 12. I will get another dog, but right now I feel so sad and lost - I keep seeing her at home and in the garden and I talk to her just like I always have, but she is not there and I dread going to bed as I always walked her outside at bedtime and then tucked her up with her toys. I feel tears already just thinking about it. Every one has been really kind and helpful and I am grateful to the vets for their help and advice, but there is a huge gap in my life. She was my friend through Covid - someone to walk and talk to and my constant companion during problems at home and beyond - my Sadie girl - I feel I have let her down, but logically it was the right decision. She just kept being sick and nothing could stop it. Blood tests showed her liver and kidneys were ok, but the vets believed there was a blockage, but she was too sick to go for xray and if it proved that there was a tumour nothing could have been done - so it was the right decision, but it hurts and I miss her so much. I am dreading bedtime and laying there thinking about her. I keep pretnding she is still here and that nothing has changed - maybe that is the only way to get through it.

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Sparklefizz Sat 20-Jan-24 19:05:03

I’m so sorry and totally understand as I’ve been there. We love our pets so much and I think our bonds with them deepened during the pandemic. I know I couldn’t have got through it without my furry companion.
Sending you a hug 🤗

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flappergirl Sat 20-Jan-24 19:50:26

Oh Swampy1961, I am so sorry. Having had animal companions all my life, I know the pain only too well and it is beyond words. Sending you love.

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