My Baby Misty, Crossed The Bridge Today Options

[Emily's Mom]

My sweet Baby Misty crossed the bridge with the help of my vet at 11:30am Sept. 12th.I was and am so devastated once again. She hadn't been eating much since her diagnosis on Friday and she was getting more dehydrated as the days went on. It was only a matter of time. She spent the last few days of her life mostly under our bed. She wouldn't drink any liquids. I fed her people tuna and &en and all she would really do is drink the liquid in the bowl..she wouldn't eat any of the food and she wouldn't drink the bowls of water I would leave out for her. At times I would take a syringe and force feed her water.

I had to make the decision to put her down and then I had to go to work right after. I cried like a baby when I was holding her at the Vet but to be honest I don't think it has really hit me yet. I cried when I got home from work .I know I am emotionally exhausted right now

I have made arrangements to have her cremated on Sat. Sept 16th.
She was so unique. I am so grateful for having her for 18 years.She was my 1st furbaby. I know she is playing with everyone's furbaby, not in any pain and having the time of her life. I am so heartbroken.As many of you remember, I also lost my baby Emily to kidney failure this past May 6th.

As with Emily I held her in my arms and talked to her telling her how much I loved her and that I would see her again someday.

It's kind of weird this time.I don't seem to be as emotionally upset as I was with Emily. Maybe it's because I knew it was coming this time or maybe I'm still in shock. Does that make any sense?

I forgot to add one thing after the Vet gave her the shot and her heart stopped he explained to me what was happening and I asked him of she could still hear me and he said they didn't think so and he left the room.

As I was still holding her and talking to her and I put my ear down to see if I could hear her heartbeat but instead of hearing silence I swear I heard her purr. It was only for a brief second but I know what I heard. I truly think it was Misty's way of telling me that she's ok, she wasn't suffering anymore and she was ready to go to the bridge. I think that's what gives me a strange sense of peace.

Thanks to everyone here at LS for your support.

[Precious' mom]

You gave your baby the greatest gift: your love and support. Making "the decision" is the hardest thing any human can do. I've never gone through such a range of emotions before and hope I never have to go through that again.
Just know you DID do the right thing, she's not suffering and is at peace. You will be reunited someday but know she is safe and being taken care of.
If you can, have her ashes blessed. I did that for Precious and have felt more at peace ever since.
Lisa