All,

This evening after I get home from work I will be taking my cat Oz to the vet to be put down.

Oz has been an amazing cat. I taught him how to do tricks like jump through a hoop and walk on his hind legs like a little Rory Calhoun. More importantly, he gave me the sign that adoption was the right way to grow our family.

Oz is not the cat that sent me to the emergency room, that was my wife's cat, which is still healthy and still annoying.

Anyway, could we just lay off the cat jokes for a while?

Thanks.
-Blast, who is losing a dear friend tonight.

My condolences. Having lost a few cats (and dogs), I know the feeling.

My heartfelt well wishes go with you and yours Blast. Me and the misses have a small zoo of our own, and to us they are not merely pets, but our "children". I can think of nothing other than to say I'm sorry big guy, my prayers will be with you as you try to recover from the loss of a loved one.

-Bill Liptak

I'm very sorry indeed, Blast. Heartfelt wishes for you and your family.

Nurit

I'm very sorry! I have lost two cats in my life and one dog, I am very sorry that you have to do this, my heartfelt wishes go to you.

Jace

Sorry I never met Oz. I, too, struggle when God decides he needs another good cat.

Blast,
It's hard to lose a member of the family, and a beloved pet IS a member of the family

No jokes, but a candle will be lit

My condolences. I know what it's like to lose a pet.

Sorry.

No words can really help dampen the blow, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pete