My Beloved Chestnut, Euthanization Options

[ccheyssial]

I lost my beloved cat Chestnut today. He had been diagnosed with cancer in March and we fought the good fight, but the cancer won. I had to have hime euthanized today. I cannot describe adequately the intensity of the pain I am feeling right now. As I write the tears are streaming down my face and I feel a hole in my heart. This loss is significant for me. Chestnut came to me through a co-worker in March 1995. He was a feral kitten found under a bush in the park. He was the best cat. He was funny, silly, affectionate, and sooo beautiful. He went from a tiny red and white fluff ball and grew into a gorgeous 17 pound boy. His eyes were Chestnut in color. I feel like I can never love a cat again the way I loved him. I have had many cats, but Chestnut was like no other and there will never be another one like him.

[Phinny1]

I'm so sorry about your loss. Yes, there's always one that ends up being a standout compared to the others. But thank goodness we have the capacity to keep on loving the ones we bring home afterwards.
I know you're devastated right now but it will get easier. You have all of those lovely memories of him thereofore he will never be far away.

Take care,

Chris