Our Miss Molly Is Gone Too, Shattered Options

[JimandTerri]

Miss Molly was the light of our life for 14 years. She went deaf a year ago and lost vision in one eye from cataracts. She still jumped on the furniture, terrorized the cats and gave us endless love and entertainment. She understood phrases and reacted accordingly. "Gonna wash your butt was a favorite". When she suddenly lost sight in the other eye, we couldn't stand watching her bumping into walls, etc. She lost track of time and began waking us about 30 minutes earlier each day for breakfast. We decided to have her cataracts removed and implants inserted. They said she was a good candidate. All went great for about 4 days; then she quit eating, then no eliminations. The vets finally had to give her some help. About aweek ago she finally went on her on and it was all bloody. Dehydation, unexplainable blood test results; every day at the vets and nights at the emergeny clininc on an iv. She was such a brave little girl thru it all. They said she was sitting up, looking around. When they turned back around 5 minutes later she was down. Cpr was unsuccessful. We have no children by choice; the pets are our kids. I fear the grief and guilt is going to kill us both. Everytime I close my eyes I see her wagging tail welcoming me. Our hearts hurt for the rest of you as we know how you are feeling.

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[Kathleen032]

Dear Jim and Terri,

Miss Molly was absolutely adorable. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I've often said to many people here that no matter how we lose our beloved pets, be it to an accident, old age, cancer, or whatever, we feel a great amount of guilt. I think we feel guilt because our pets trust us with their lives and they love us unconditionally, and no matter what happens to them, we feel responsible. I know I felt responsible for Shiloh's cancer and for whatever was wrong with Hobbie. The fact is, we love our pets very much and we would never do anything to intentionally hurt them or cause them harm. You loved Molly so much and you wanted her to have the quality of life she was used to...being able to see. You acted on the advice of your vet who said she was a good candidate. Dealing with the grief of losing such an important family member is very hard, but when you add in guilt, it makes it almost unbearable. Please be kind and gentle with yourselves. You did what you thought was best for Molly. For her whole life you spoiled her and loved her with all your hearts...in the end, that's really all that matters.

You're in my thoughts.
Hugs,
Kathleen