Today is a sad day

So sorry to hear about this. :hug: It's a really hard decision to make, I've made it before and it never gets any easier. :(

Sorry to hear about that, it is always a hard decision to make, she has had 15 wonderful years I am sure and now you are only doing what is best for her. :grouphug:

Thank you everyone for your kind words, cyber hugs, and loving thoughts.


I know it's the right decision at this time. On top of this, she is also diabetic, and I've been faithfully giving her insulin shots 2 x a day for the past five years. She has been a faithful friend!

I know how you feel i had put my kitten down this year he was run over by a car.... YOu are greatly loved and so was your cat, she will live on in your heart just like my Rascal. Maybe they'll meet up and be friends.... :oops:

Thanks once again to everyone - we've just returned from the vet. Dr. C gave Tyranny a shot of ketamine to relax her and make her feel good (ie, loopy) and let me spend 15 minutes with her. She was so relaxed, I had to look at her sides to see that she was still breathing. Then he came back and administered the medication to put her to sleep. It was very peaceful, and I got to hold her and tell her how loved she was while she passed. I was strong until she was gone.


It's been rough in the home looking at her favorite spots and not seeing her, but we have Diamond the dog and Chynna the other cat to give extra loving to.

Thanks for all your love and support, it means more than you'll know!

:( I'm really sorry to hear about your cat, Robin. But major kudos to you for giving her such a loving home and taking great care of her all these years. I'm sure she's had a wonderful life. :hug:

Aww, I'm so sorry Robin. I know that is such a hard decision to make, but I know you made the right choice. I can't tell you how much your dedication as a pet owner, just gives me warm fuzzies. No one could possible miss the love you have for your animals. Bless you, and I hope that you can take comfort in all the wonderful memories that you've had over the years. :hug:

Awww sweetie, I know how hard you agonized over this decision but I truly believe it was a loving gesture to give Tyranny a gentle and peaceful release from this plane of life. Our hearts are with you and Karl. I'm but a phone call away my friend if you need to talk.

When the time came for our beloved cats I found this prayer...it comforted me...I hope it can do the same for you.

A Parting Prayer


Dear Lord, please open your gates
and call St. Francis
to come escort this beloved companion
across the Rainbow Bridge.

Assign her to a place of honor,
for she has been a faithful servant
and has always done her best to please me.

Bless the hands that send her to you,
for they are doing so in love and compassion,
freeing her from pain and suffering.

Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.
Help me remember the details of her life
with the love she has shown me.
And grant me the courage to honor her
by sharing those memories with others.

Let her remember me as well
and let her know that I will always love her.
And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise,
please allow her to accompany those
who will bring me home.

Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of her companionship
and for the time we've had together.

And thank you, Lord,
for granting me the strength
to give her to you now.

Amen.

- © Brandy Duckworth, 1998

I'm really sorry you're going through this, Robin. :hug:

I'm really sorry to hear the news Robin. :( Tough but the most humane decision to have made.