Originally Posted By Disneymom443 He turned 16 last month, and just 4 days ago things started to go bad. At first he could not even walk from our coffee table to our sofa. He would wake up at night and just meow until someone would wake up and hold him. Then it went real bad real fast. He couldn't sit or stand he would just lay there. We tried to give him water and food he would not even try to take it. We layed him on a towel and would pet him and just talk to him. This morning when I went to check on him, he had passed. I know he had a good lfe, he was an indoor only kitty. I will miss him so much. I'm sorry I'm telling you guys this I just wanted to talk.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 I'm very sorry. I know it's hard when a pet passes. You made his last moments as comfortable as you could, and in the end isn't that the best we can all hope for?
Originally Posted By skinnerbox Disneymom, don't feel bad about telling us this. That's what we're here for! 8^) Actually, I'm glad you posted about this. My cat just turned 16 himself, about six weeks ago. And he's been having strange health problems since the fall, that only seem to be getting worse. He's now got another UTI that required emergency treatment this past Sunday, which is his second in only 10 weeks. He's also got lesions and bald spots on his belly that were biopsied but found to be negative for anything, and another lump is growing near his ribcage, very rapidly. (The previous lump was removed and found to be infiltrative lipoma, which always returns and tends to become malignant.) In short, my cat's immune system is falling apart, and the three vets he's seen don't know why. Before the end of the year, I know that I will be in the same position as you, regarding my indoor-only kitty of 16 years. We've been looking for a new place to move to for several months now, and it's difficult to find pet-friendly rentals in SF. I keep thinking that once we move, the stress of a new environment will push him over the edge, and he'll do what your cat has done. So, we've been dragging our feet at finding a new place, mostly because of him. (If we didn't have him, our options for finding a new place would be five times greater.) Here's to you for being such a great "mom" for your kitty. It's the best job in the world, and usually the least appreciated.
Originally Posted By LuLu Losing a pet is hard. You were a good kitty mom tho! My condolences on your loss.
Originally Posted By Labuda I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. Losing a pet that you love and have cared for for many years is a horrible feeling.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb A year and a half ago my 17 year old kitty passed peacefully in our backyard (he was indoor/outdoor but never wandered further than the driveway) just weeks before the 17th anniversary of adopting him. Other than my parents we lived together longer than I had with any person, including my sister. So I know how you need to talk about it. I'm sorry for your loss.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Oh.... so sorry you lost your kitty. <--also a cat lover and owner
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family or a dear friend. You can come here and talk anytime. The grieving process is different for everyone. Take your time, be good to yourself and remember the joy your kitty brought you.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien As an owner of 5 kitties your story made me teary eyed. I'm so sorry for your loss and please accept hugs from me and all my fur babies {{{Disneymom}}}
Originally Posted By Rsey103 I am sorry to hear this. What was your cat's name and how did he first come to you?
