I can feel your pain, once having to put down Pinky, a cat I got when I was about three, doing it myself (not advisable by the way). You are doing the right thing, when their quality of life reaches a certain point that is all you can do...

You have my sympathy for your loss and my respect for letting your friend go in a peaceful manner. Bo

Sorry to hear about your loss. I echo wildman's respect about knowing the right time to do this for him.

Before my cat Sunset disappeared in November, I was planning to have her cremated when she does die, have the ashes in a wooden box and place the box in a windowsill where she usually sleeps. Later, my sister Ellie suggested having her ashes mixed with potting soil and planting something as a living memorial. I thought that was a very good idea. However, because Sunset disappeared, I can't do that.

Jeanette Isabelle

Blast, you have a PM.

Blast,

I will remember you and your family during this difficult time.

MoBOB

I know how diffucult it is to put a pet to sleep; had to do that a few times myself. I will be thinking of you as I brush my cat tonight. Peace.

Blast,

Please accept both mine and Sue's sympathies. We have both been there and understand how difficult this can be. Beyond that, we almost lost our orange tabby Leo last night. He was at Kitty Camp while we were away and they screwed up big time (which we didn't discover until today). We arrived home from Blade Show to find him on death's door. Off to the Emergency Vet Clinic and some difficult hours. He's improving, but not out of the woods yet. Turns out the bastards never give him his insulin shots, and never called us, and their own vet ordered the shots withheld! They damn near killed him. The only solace is they are going to be paying for their incompetence and malpractice big time. I think the vet bill is already over $2000.

May the memories be for a blessing...

Isn't it crazy how we bond with these creatures? And they bond with us. Humans are pack animals, dogs definitely, and cats too in their way.

I've had to put down quite a few animal companions over the years, and I know how difficult it is. We lost a fine cat only a week ago, and the house still echoes with her absence.

Blast, I salute your courage in doing what's right for the animal, not what's convenient for you. FWIW, I hope someone steps up for me in the same way when all hope is gone.

Like _YoDuh, I raise my glass ... to our fine companions and to owners who really give a d@amn.

I'll drink to that.