What a week this has been for my family. First we unexpectedly lose our favorite pet rat Kracker then today we euthanized our 16+ year old cat Barney. It's just been a bit exhausting trying to keep the kids okay emotionally with losing to beloved pets in such a short amount of time.
I have to say how incredibly proud I am of my oldest child who is just shy of 18. Barney was hers, a birthday present from when she was a little girl and in the end though I was there to sign the papers she insisted on going in alone with Barney and the vet and vet tech. As she put it..."it's the last thing I can do for him mom". Needless to say it was so mature and loving of her to do what is the very hardest part of pet ownership and face it for her beloved old cat. Makes a parent proud.
So closes a chapter for our family. We've decided after having two cats for so many years (Puss age 18, Barney age 16+) that we won't get any more cats.
I've included our favorite picture of Barney taken last year. It perfectly shows his personality and disgust at being dolled up or fussed over....he was a crotchety old male but we adored him. There's one of old Puss Kitty too from last year (not too bad for an old lady of 18).
Puss Puss on her last day
Barney being totally ticked off about the stupid hat
Sorry for the long post but I know the pet lovers here will understand this need to vent a bit.
~~Joanna & family~~