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Abolishinist

(2,651 posts)
6. It's always tough.
Fri Feb 24, 2023, 11:44 PM
Feb 2023

The last time we had to put a cat down (and of course, you feel responsible for being the one making the call), I tried a different approach, and it worked (at least for me).

The vet came to our house, went to the bedroom where our lovely, incredible Zena was, and put her to sleep. I thought I would ball my eyes out but instead, I thanked Zena for giving and sharing with us close to 20 years of her beautiful life. She was suffering, which made it easier, but for me, this approach made it more of a celebration of her life vs. focusing on my grief.

Wishing you all the best.

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My deepest condolences. sinkingfeeling Feb 2023 #1
So very sorry, Grasswire2. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #2
One of our vets once said to me that we bring our animals... 3catwoman3 Feb 2023 #3
I am so sorry to hear this. mercuryblues Feb 2023 #4
So very sorry for your loss. FalloutShelter Feb 2023 #5
It's always tough. Abolishinist Feb 2023 #6
😔 blm Feb 2023 #7
This song comforts me. roody Feb 2023 #8
Yes, What a great song. flying_wahini Feb 2023 #9
Thank you for this song, roody. thatcrowwoman Feb 2023 #23
I'm so sad to hear this..I remember you recently told us about your sweetheart Deuxcents Feb 2023 #10
Hugs to Grasswire2 and all who loved Kitty. Tikki Feb 2023 #11
Sending condolences and hugs to you. So sorry for your loss of sweet Kitty. virgdem Feb 2023 #12
I am so sorry KT2000 Feb 2023 #13
Lady Bast, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace niyad Feb 2023 #21
I am so sorry. I am glad she had someone who loved her. LoisB Feb 2023 #14
Condolences Dear_Prudence Feb 2023 #15
It's so hard to say goodbye even when you know it's inevitable. calimary Feb 2023 #16
I'm very sorry for your loss. brer cat Feb 2023 #17
You gave her a good life and love Bayard Feb 2023 #18
I am so sorry gopiscrap Feb 2023 #19
Lady Bast, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace niyad Feb 2023 #20
Oh, Grasswire2, thatcrowwoman Feb 2023 #22
So, so very sorry.... Karadeniz Feb 2023 #24
Thinking of you and send condolences. Paper Roses Feb 2023 #25
I am so sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2023 #26
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