My Precious Mitou Options

[jbmiller]

I'm hoping for some cyber support to help me get through what are probably the last days of my precious tiny almost 20 year old (on July 16) Siamese, Mitou. Her kidneys are failing we know because of a blood test but until she stopped eating last Sunday (except if I hand feed her a little turkey) she seemed to be feeling ok. She's constipated, is losing weight, her back legs are wobbly and she sometimes loses her balance but I don't know if she's in pain. I don't know if it is easier for her to let nature take it's course or to take her to the vet. I have a call in to the vet and am waiting to hear back. We've had 17 wonderful very loving years together and I want to do the right thing. Please help me with some insights. Thank you. Judy

[Kim R.]

Judy,
I am crying with you because I know just how very hard it is to make such a difficult decision when it comes to a beloved furbaby. I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to your dear friend, but I am so glad that you had the courage to do so. Although you did what was best for her, I know you are hurting so deeply and that you miss her so much already...I am so sorry for that pain, I wish I could take it away, but I can't. This pain we feel when our furbabies leave us is a testiment to just how much we love them, and it is a pain I know we would all gladly feel again if given the chance to do it all over. Come here as often as you need to, and expect the roller coaster of emotions to come. You may find some comfort in reading the poem I have at the bottom of my post (the tribute link) which is also fitting for your situation, and the rainbow bridge link I have there as well.
Know that I am thinking of you..
Your friend in grief,
Kim