OT: Bummer of a Day!

Well, today was on my list of sucking big time. I had to take my neighbors cat in to be euthanized cause she was letting it suffer for too dang long. Both my sister and I have been for the past 3 mths helping this cat, trying to nurse it back to health. We would feed it, LOVE IT LOTS, give it medicines and yet the poor little guy was just too old and had gotten beaten up by other neighborhood cats so it had like pus running out of its chest, it was just horrible! So, after talking to it's owner, she didn't want to have to deal with it, so I was left to be the executioner...which we all know is the most dreadful thing in life to do. I had gone to the gym first, then headed to the store cause I knew I wouldnt be in the mood to deal with anything later. My friend and I got to the apt, I went over with the kitty carrier just bawling, she opens the door has the cat wrapped in a towel and hands it to me with really no emotion. She goes, "you sure you can handle this??" Of course, I muffled yes, cause I knew the poor thing was just suffering really bad, it was to the point where he couldnt even walk a few feet, he was dripping with pus and wasn't eating...so yes, the time had come and I knew she didn't want to do anything and it would continue to suffer. So, we took it to the local Shelter and the lady there that evaluated him was so very loving, and kind. Of course, it was very hard when Tiger was rubbing up against us being so loving to the very end. But she had looked him over and stated that he was really thin despite our continual feedings and was thinking his kidney's were going into failure due to his skinny body, and that he was just really old. We had no idea how old he was cause he was a stray that had adopted our neighbor as it's owner...but the lady figured he was around 17. Anywho, the deed was done and our neighbor told us she didn't want the cat back, but there was no way I wanted to leave him there...I loved him too much to just leave him like he wasn't wanted...so we brought him back and buried him in our yard. It was a very sad day!!! My eyes were red and I had a headache all day afterwards. My friend convinced me to go to a movie to try to lighten up the mood, we went to see Road Hogs which was VERY GOOD!!! But coming home was hard...but I know that in the end as the lady at the shelter had told us, that it was kinder that we ended his misery and gave him some dignity in his death. I am just bummed that our neighbor really didn't show any emotion, afterall this was her cat for about 10 or more years!!! But, anywho...guess God knew my sister and I were the right ones to take care of him during his last few months here on earth. So tonite, Tiger "Old Man" a nickname I gave him is now under God's care!!! Kelli

Kelli, Thank you for helping "Old Man" into the next level of his journey through time. Often we forget one of the greatest gifts we can give out beloved pets is a painless release from the suffering of this life. He was lucky to have you in his life and I am sure he will repay the kindness from Heaven. Teresa

Kelli, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please be cheered by the knowledge that you were being an angel of G-d by helping to end the suffering of that poor dear cat. Angels are to be praised. RobinNJ

Kelli- Tiger "Old Man" is playing with my Wes (my 19 year old cat who was put to sleep in November). There is nothing harder than putting an animal to sleep. Tiger knows that you did it because you loved him......He is a very lucky cat - he had someone who cared about him. Rose from PA

Thanks Everyone for your kind words!! It was hard to get to sleep last night, wondering had we really done all that we could. The neighbor hasn't even called us up to see how we are doing, I mean I don't hate her but you'd think she would at least leave a message on our phone saying "Thanks, or how are you doing??" but nothing thus far. But, I know that he was happy to the end cause at the shelter he was rubbing on us and rubbing on the lady helping evaluate him...she told us that when she took him back to where the euthanize them, she held him and talked to him and he talked to her back, she said when they tranquilized him he was just so peaceful....so I know he was at peace, and that he was happy to the end. I was just bummed I couldnt go back there when they did it, to hold him and let him know at that moment he slipped from this world unto the next that I loved him...but I told him before I had let him go that I'd see him on the otherside. We made his burial spot really nice, putting some flowers that we hope will grow over his spot...we are going to get a little memorial stone with his Nickname "Old Man" there. For the little time I spent with him, I will cherish what he brought to my life forever! Thanks again...tears are streaming...it will take awhile but I am sure I'll get back into a cheery mood with fond memories of him. Kelli

Kelly I am so sorry for your loss! At least the cat had you and your sister to look after it when needed. What a good person you guys are! Hugs Chris

Hey Kelli: I am sitting here all watery-eyed looking at the screen. What an amazing, compassionate woman you are! You gave Old Man the greatest gift we can give our pets...freedom from pain. You can bet he will be waiting for you (and not his owner) on the Rainbow Bridge! God bless you for taking such good care of Old Man...until the very end! All my love, Jersey Mom

So sorry to hear what you went through Kelli. Congrats on being the better person though & helping "Old Man" out. He'll be waiting for you on the other side.

Kelli, So sorry you had to go through this.............. HAVE A GOOD WEEK TORI