My Kitty Died Today Options

[mirsy]

My cat Glennie died today at the vet's. She has had a hernia for a while and it started to strangulate. The vet had told me what to watch for and I got her into the vet before she really started to suffer. I waited with her while they were developing her xrays and talked to her like I always do. She slitted her eyes at me and swished her tail as she normally would. Yet, we could not pick up her up up because of the pain from the hernia. Then, the vet came back with the xrays and told me that she would die in misery in two days if I did not put her down.

On the one hand, I am very grateful that I was at home today and able to see the signs, which came on quickly. Just last week, I left her for three days, with my nephew coming in to feed her and keep her company. He might not have seen the signs and she might have suffered more. On the other hand, I am in total shock that my best friend for the last 15 years has suddenly been taken from me. This morning, she was lying out on top of my newspaper while I drank my coffee and now there is just an empty space where she used to sit on the couch while I web surf in front of the tv.

I had always said that I would go in wiht her when it happened, but I decided not to. I did not want to see her dead. I said goodbye to her and told her that I would always love her and that I would never forget her.

I do feel guilty (about putting her down and about not being in the room). But, mainly, I think I am in shock, because it was all so sudden. The vet had warned me it could happen like this, but you're never really ready...I liked the piece on guilt. That helped a lot. Also, I have posted a web page tribute to her. As none of my friends have commented on it yet, I would love to have someone tell me what they think of it. It refers to her wanting to play outside because she was an indoor cat, although she always wanted to go out. Here is the web link to my tribute:

http://members.rogers.com/m-smith/glennie.htm

Thanks for listening.

[LittleGirl's...]

Mirsy,

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you found us here, though. Please post any time you need or want to! This group has been my lifesaver.

Your tribute to Glennie is beautiful... and so is Glennie!

"On the one hand, I am very grateful that I was at home today and able to see the signs, which came on quickly. Just last week, I left her for three days, with my nephew coming in to feed her and keep her company. He might not have seen the signs and she might have suffered .." True! I have thought of that regarding my Little Girl. There were occasions when something could have or almost did happen when I wasn't there.....

Glennie was lucky to have you as her Mom. And you will always be her Mom! You'll be reunited. In the meantime, she's all spirit and is in total bliss (as Denise and I say about our kitties, they're all "having a blast")!

With heartfelt sympathy and understanding,

Kathy