Lost My 17 Yr Old Fluffy Monday Night Options

[cte1866]

Monday night I had to put my beautiful 17 yr old cat Fluffy to sleep. She had been suffering from CRF and over this past weekend started to have some issues. Late Monday night she started having a seizure so I took her to the hospital. She had another one there and we decided it was time. Her little body was giving out and we didn't want her to suffer. I am just a mess. I work from home and we were together 24/7. I basically took care of all of her needs and she was a very loving sweet cat. I had a cat bed on my desk so she could be with me while I worked - she wouldn't have it any other way. She loved to be on your lap and constantly be loved on. Now the house is empty and I feel lost as the routine with her has been broken.
Fluffy was a very special cat to me. I know all owners feel their cat or dog was/is special but you know how there is one animal that just seems to have a special quality? Something about them just rises higher than the rest? She was like that. I've had other cats but she was definately a special being. I was always convinced she was an angel sent to me.
Anyway, I'm working and trying to get through the week and keep myself occupied. I know in the future I'll have new fur babies to bring joy into my life but right now I just feel like I lost my best companion in the world.

[ann]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's so hard to say goodbye to a special friend, one you have build a tight bond with. My Daisy was my special bond and when she left, I felt my whole world fall apart. Time does heal and it took me 16 long yrs to open my heart to another cat. I lost my Arthur after 2 1/2 yrs. I'll be forever haartbroken, but being here and knowing I'm not alone has helped me a great deal. I hope it does the same for you. The emptiness swallows us up whole, changing our routine can be a struggle. You were blessed to have had such a long time with her and to have found that special bond. I just read what Judy posted about Mistletoe's quote. I didn't see that one b4 and it just made me cry. A lot of us need to hold onto that thought for sure. I recently heard a phsyic on the radio and she said "when a pet dies, they never leave our side". Your Fluffy was an angel sent to you and will always remain an angel by your side..Hugs..Ann