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Had to put down my Bubba-cat today
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[quote:hannah50:MV8zMTM1ODQ5XzU1OTYwNjA2XzVFOUNCN0Q0] [quote:Anonymous Coward 6955165:MV8zMTM1ODQ5XzU1OTYwMjQ4X0RBNDFGNzBC] Our fur-babies' trust us to always do what is best for them, and that includes not letting them suffer - so sorry for your loss but you will meet up again - The Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the 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, 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 each 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. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run 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. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together .... Author unknown... [/quote] Thank you. I'm familiar with the above with the loss of many pets over the years. Since both our parents are gone and some of them were animal lovers we (or Mr. Wonderful says to me) "Mom is on the other side ready to catch him (or her) when he lands." 5 hours later and I'm still numb... [/quote]
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Adopted him 4.5 years ago from the shelter at 8 years old. His name was Aspen, but I called him Bubba-cat half the time. We've been through diabetes and insulin shots 2 years ago but he went in to full remission.
Just this February I took him to the vets as he was losing weight. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He took the meds in pill pockets great for the first 2 months, the last three weeks just refusing (no matter what we tried to hide them in).
I'd taken today off (thankfully). Woke up at 7:30 am to see him breathing hard and heavy, had him to the vets by 8:30 and was home by 9:30 without him. It all happened so fast, even though we knew it was eventual.
My Mr. Wonderful is away in NY on a trip with his brother so had to do this on my own. I actually am OK with being alone right now. Numb as hell though.
Aspen, Christmas 2012 with his crinkle toy presents.
Rest easy, bubba-cat.
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