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Today Is A Bad Day (WARNING: SAD Story! Get Tissues!)

Anonymous032819 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:15:52 GMT

If this post is a little disjointed, I apologise, as I just got home.

My 16 year old cat Charlie hasn't been feeling well. He was off his feed, and only drinking water, lots of water, so I took him to see his vet today.

Today was the first day in about three days that Charlie ate any food, and it was a few bites at that. Today was also the first day that he had any real energy to walk around.

For the past few days, all he wanted to do was sleep.

So I took him to his vet. He didn't cry even once on the trip there. Not one single meow did he utter.

Once there, he started purring, and didn't stop.

The vet examined him, and took him in back for x-rays, and to draw his blood, and to check his electrolytes, amoung other things.

After they took his blood and x-rays, they brought him back to me, and I told him that I loved him, and thanked him for choosing me to live with (he came to me as a stray), and that I hoped that I gave him a good home and life.

He purred and rubbed against my hand.

I think that was his way of saying, "Thank-you. You did, and I love you too."

I wasn't expecting anything positive. My gut was telling me to expect bad news.

The vet came back in after she read the x-rays and saw his blood results, and she told me that his red blood cell count was at 16%, when normal is 40%, plus she saw a large mass by his liver, and one upper lobe of his lung had collasped.

She told me that Charlie had cancer.

My heart broke as I knew what I had to do.

I had to do what was best for Charlie.

Tearfully, I told her that the best thing to do was to end his suffering, to let him go and to cross over to Rainbow Bridge.

She agreed with me.

I stayed with Charlie through out the procedure.

I held him in my arms, and petted him, and whispered in to his ear, "I love you Charlie. I love you Charlie. I love you Charlie."

He was purring right up to the end.

Goodbye, Charlie.

I will always love and miss you.

You were a great cat.

Re: Today Is A Bad Day (WARNING: SAD Story! Get Tissues!)

Misplaced Parisian — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:18:48 GMT

@Anonymous032819 I'm so very sorry. You gave Charlie an amazing life. Wish there was something I could say to help with the sadness. He's always with you, in your heart. That's where we carry our beloveds. I'm sending you my best thoughts.

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cherry — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:19:41 GMT

Gosh @Anonymous032819 you have really been through the mill.. I wished we lived closer, I would be your designated driver, if you wanted to drown your sorrows

St Francis cares for all the animals living and dead. When I think of my Little's (pets)that I have lost, it always brings me comfort

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ItsME — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:22:54 GMT

@Anonymous032819 I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been there, and understand how hard this is. Sending you hugs.

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CatLady72 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:31:31 GMT

I know how you feel.....the sadness and grief is overwhelming...My cat Cali passed away August 15th...She had hepatitis and she was 13 years old.......

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mimomof4 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:33:14 GMT

So sorry for your loss. You did what was best for him.

Lots of hugs for your today.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:14:24 GMT

@Anonymous032819

My heart is so sad for you😥💔. Just know how blessed you were Charlie picked you & vice versa.

My sweet Frack last June exhibited the same symptoms. A kitty who never let you hold him but the day I took him to the vet -- as calm sitting in my lap. Got to vet just purred & purred.

I swear I think our pets are more in tune with our emotions than humans. When we got the sad prognosis and the procedures, medicines, etc. I knew prolonging his life was certainly not the way I wanted him to live the rest of his days.

Its never to easy lose a pet -- know I'm sending you a hug & prayer to get thru this day.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:35:40 GMT

Awww... so sorry. DH and I have been in your shoes several times with our dogs...it is so very sad. It's like losing family, take care.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:39:36 GMT

@Anonymous032819 I'm bawling my eyes out. Charlie's photo is adorable. Bless you for loving him, caring for him and giving him a wonderful life. IMO he was purring as he "knew" that you were doing the kindest thing for him and he was at peace. Just my own thoughts.

I truly believe St. Francis cares for all the animals, pets or not, who have gone to heaven. I find that comforting.

Your love is still with him in animal heaven and he will always always be in your heart.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:40:31 GMT

The downside of having a pet is having to do what you did today. I feel so badly for you. Seems like when you start having loses, they multiply. Hope things turn around now and you'll have blue skies ahead.

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teachergal — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:42:45 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss. My kiity, Pal means the world to me and I understand your sadness.

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alicedee — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:44:55 GMT

@Anonymous032819 I am so very sorry for your loss. It’s such a painful experience.....know that you are in my prayers. 🌷

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Porcelain — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:45:54 GMT

So sudden! I'm so sorry to hear this about your furbaby Charlie. When it's time, it's time. You will always carry Charlie with you in your heart.

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emmysmom — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:45:59 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
If this post is a little disjointed, I apologise, as I just got home.

My 16 year old cat Charlie hasn't been feeling well. He was off his feed, and only drinking water, lots of water, so I took him to see his vet today.

Today was the first day in about three days that Charlie ate any food, and it was a few bites at that. Today was also the first day that he had any real energy to walk around.

For the past few days, all he wanted to do was sleep.

So I took him to his vet. He didn't cry even once on the trip there. Not one single meow did he utter.

Once there, he started purring, and didn't stop.

The vet examined him, and took him in back for x-rays, and to draw his blood, and to check his electrolytes, amoung other things.

After they took his blood and x-rays, they brought him back to me, and I told him that I loved him, and thanked him for choosing me to live with (he came to me as a stray), and that I hoped that I gave him a good home and life.

He purred and rubbed against my hand.

I think that was his way of saying, "Thank-you. You did, and I love you too."

I wasn't expecting anything positive. My gut was telling me to expect bad news.

The vet came back in after she read the x-rays and saw his blood results, and she told me that his red blood cell count was at 16%, when normal is 40%, plus she saw a large mass by his liver, and one upper lobe of his lung had collasped.

She told me that Charlie had cancer.

My heart broke as I knew what I had to do.

I had to do what was best for Charlie.

Tearfully, I told her that the best thing to do was to end his suffering, to let him go and to cross over to Rainbow Bridge.

She agreed with me.

I stayed with Charlie through out the procedure.

I held him in my arms, and petted him, and whispered in to his ear, "I love you Charlie. I love you Charlie. I love you Charlie."

He was purring right up to the end.

Goodbye, Charlie.

I will always love and miss you.

You were a great cat.

OMG what a beautiful kitty! I had to do the same for my little MinPin Emmy...she seemed to know when we got to the vet that he would take care of her. She was sick too. I left her favorite throw to wrap her in knowing she would soon be at rainbow bridge...she was 8. One day we will see all of our beloved pets..and we'll all be together! Sending LOVE and HUGS to you Charlie's Mom!!!!!!

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Trinity11 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:46:45 GMT

@Anonymous032819, I am so sorry for your loss. With time you will remember the good times you had with your sweet kitty Charlie. May your memories bring you peace and consolation during this most difficult time......

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Carmie — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:55:27 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for being a good Mama and releasing him from pain. You are brave.

I thought I was going to lose one of my doggies this past weekend. I had to take her to the emergency vet and she was in the hospital for two days. She is home now and I am truly grateful. I can't imagine losing her, but I prepared myself. We had a close call.

Sending my sympathy your way. God bless our beautiful fur babies who give us so much love.

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Mersha — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:57:46 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss.

You shared many happy years with Charlie and those memories will forever be in your heart.

It is awful to let a beloved pet go but that is the price that you pay for loving them so deeply.

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spiderw — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:58:18 GMT

I had tears in my eyes while reading your post and I am very sorry for your loss. Having had cats and going through this difficult time I relate and understand as I am sure all the posters do.

Each loss of a pet is never easier, it is always filled with grief because we love our pets and all they provide in our lives.

May you get through this time of sadness and have peace of mind.

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Drythe — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:59:14 GMT

@Anonymous032819

My heart just aches for you & Charlie. ♥️

Clearly the two of you love one another deeply that will never stop. He gave you a wonderful gift, staying with you as long as he was able, and you returned his gift letting him go with love and dignity. So glad you held him, I know was so grateful you were with him.

Sadly, in my experience, there is nothing immediate that will lessen pain. One day you will wake up and realize that while your still heart aches, the bright memories of the love you shared have given you comfort.

I believe with all my heart that you and Charlie will be together again. Please find Peace in that knowledge.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:59:30 GMT

@Anonymous032819 Goodby to your sweet wonderful Charlie. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You were a wonderful pet parent and he loves you still. Hugs to you.😢