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NNadir

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9. Thank you for your advice. We are prepared, in fact, we've been expecting it all year. I never had a cat that lived...

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 08:06 AM

Jun 2025

...this long, but all of my previous cats were outdoor cats and died from cars or simply disappeared.

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We're thinking today is our cat's last day. [View all] NNadir Jun 2025 OP

I am so sorry. The only bad thing about pets is, they have such short lives. Our kitty is 15 now and not LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #1

She will remember you all and your love. Always. CurtEastPoint Jun 2025 #2

Your lucky.. dognap9 Jun 2025 #3

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Jun 2025 #14

Nice Post ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #37

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #40

So sad to hear; her condition sounds bad. We lost both of my Mom's cats a couple of years ago -- both about that age. eppur_se_muova Jun 2025 #4

Thank you for your advice. We are prepared, in fact, we've been expecting it all year. I never had a cat that lived... NNadir Jun 2025 #9

Thank you for making the vet appointment biophile Jun 2025 #5

So very sad. FalloutShelter Jun 2025 #6

I'm so sorry to hear this. SheltieLover Jun 2025 #7

This hurts so much... and there seem to have so many over the last few days. slightlv Jun 2025 #8

So sorry. I hope you find comfort in the happy memories left behind. littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #10

Ouch. I'm truly sorry for you and your cat's shared pain today. mjvpi Jun 2025 #11

I am so so sorry. May her passing be easy irisblue Jun 2025 #12

Your post choked me up. Your experience so closely mirrored my experience with my pal's last day. Fla Dem Jun 2025 #13

I am so sorry. piddyprints Jun 2025 #15

Remember what you had not what you lost. You did your best. Good on you. twodogsbarking Jun 2025 #16

Lady Bast, please take your little one gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Jun 2025 #17

I'm so sorry NNadir, JMCKUSICK Jun 2025 #18

We recently helped one of our 16 yr old dachshunds SARose Jun 2025 #19

Depending on what is happening RockCreek Jun 2025 #20

Losing part of the family MaineNative Jun 2025 #21

Your sweet girl...😪 Clouds Passing Jun 2025 #22

So sorry to hear this wryter2000 Jun 2025 #23

I'm so sorry. It always seems to be the worst day ever when they take the final vet visit, but I've Vinca Jun 2025 #24

I'm so sorry. calimary Jun 2025 #25

Holding you in my heart. It's so difficult when the Last Kindness is needed... n/t TygrBright Jun 2025 #26

My aged cat was blind and lost the use of her back legs The Blue Flower Jun 2025 #27

I am so very sorry and I am sending big hugs. hamsterjill Jun 2025 #28

(((hugs))) samnsara Jun 2025 #31

ive had vets come to my house when my dogs time was up... samnsara Jun 2025 #29

It's so sad to have to let them go, even if they're old and sick. Ocelot II Jun 2025 #30

Wishing a peaceful transition TommyT139 Jun 2025 #32

I feel for you Hey Joe Jun 2025 #33

It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #34

My Ex was a euthanasia tech and I use to aid multigraincracker Jun 2025 #35

I am so sorry. LoisB Jun 2025 #36

Our Sympathies ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #38

Hold her and love her Figarosmom Jun 2025 #39

All cats know they are dying but I never euthanize because Nigrum Cattus Jun 2025 #41

Aw that's sad wendyb-NC Jun 2025 #42

huggggggggs and tears niyad Jun 2025 #43

I am so sorry. Dear_Prudence Jun 2025 #44

I am so sorry for your loss, NNadir. MIButterfly Jun 2025 #45