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39. Been there

Reply to WillParkinson (Original post)

Fri Sep 2, 2016, 12:57 PM

Sep 2016

My ex and I got a 'brother' and 'sister' (?) from the same litter and they lived 14 years.
They were family to us and we loved them very much, but when they become that old and sick,
we had to put them down.
No connection (?) but, our relationship ended the following year.

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We had to let our cat go tonight... [View all] WillParkinson Sep 2016 OP

so sorry for your loss. still_one Sep 2016 #1

So sorry, I went through this a month ago...it hurts but they just went to sleep peacefully. KelleyD Sep 2016 #2

so very sorry for your loss. niyad Sep 2016 #7

been thru it too many times... dhill926 Sep 2016 #3

Very sorry for your loss. She will always be with you in your heart. sinkingfeeling Sep 2016 #4

Aw, sorry to hear it. Been there. Sounds like she was lucky to have you folks. megahertz Sep 2016 #5

Lady Bast, take Star gently home, and give peace and comfort to her beloved humans. niyad Sep 2016 #6

... 2naSalit Sep 2016 #8

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. sarae Sep 2016 #9

Aw so sad. OhZone Sep 2016 #10

thanks for sharing. lovely and calming actually. Peace. riversedge Sep 2016 #11

So sorry. I'm crying with you right now. FuzzyRabbit Sep 2016 #12

so sorry cate94 Sep 2016 #13

So sorry. teenagebambam Sep 2016 #14

Condolences MrsKirkley Sep 2016 #15

I am sorry for your loss. You were a good parent to her. Maraya1969 Sep 2016 #16

Bless you for helping her cross the Rainbow Bridge gently. It is painful for you, but skylucy Sep 2016 #17

I am sorry for you loss ryan_cats Sep 2016 #18

Peace shenmue Sep 2016 #19

Will, sorry for your loss but really sounds like Star had a good life & yes, you will miss her but EV_Ares Sep 2016 #20

Just over 10 years I had to do the same to Smokey, for a different reason. rusty quoin Sep 2016 #21

Sorry for your loss hibbing Sep 2016 #22

Thank you for giving her a good life. Moostache Sep 2016 #23

Cross easy, Star. nolabear Sep 2016 #24

So sad to lose her, but remember the happiness you brought each other. williesgirl Sep 2016 #25

I get where you're coming from.... JeaneRaye Sep 2016 #26

... 63splitwindow Sep 2016 #27

All of my cats The Wizard Sep 2016 #28

Please accept my condolences for your loss. greatlaurel Sep 2016 #29

thank you star for the love!!! nt retrowire Sep 2016 #30

Condolences to you. spooky3 Sep 2016 #31

We have to do the same tomorrow night Generic Brad Sep 2016 #32

My cats live to 18 or 19, too, and as the time comes, they stop eating as well. tblue37 Sep 2016 #33

So hard to lose a fur baby..... alittlelark Sep 2016 #34

I'm so sorry - it is so hard KT2000 Sep 2016 #35

So sorry for your loss. Behind the Aegis Sep 2016 #36

I'm very sorry for your loss gwheezie Sep 2016 #37

.... Liberal_in_LA Sep 2016 #38

Been there left-of-center2012 Sep 2016 #39

I'm so sorry for your loss. SusanCalvin Sep 2016 #40

Safe passage to Star. Call Me Wesley Sep 2016 #41