We actually thought we would have said goodbye quite a while ago. He was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2003. Four years ago our vet in Vermont told us he probably didn't have much time left. My husband was convinced he'd actually died a while ago but was walking around out of habit. This cat just kept hanging on, sleeping next to my leg on the couch every evening and near my head most nights, and trying to beat the snot out of the dogs several times each day. Even at 140 kitty years and pretty much senile, he was still loaded with attitude.
But he was ready; life was getting harder and it wasn't going to get better.
Goodbye old man. You were a good little buddy and I'm going to miss your grumpy old self.
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... so sorry. It's not easy, no matter what the age. Hang in there.
::hug:: I'm so sorry, my Bestest Friend Evar. Even though it may have been time, it still hurts. ::extra hug::
Oh Rachel, I'm so sorry to hear about Miguel! Hugs to you & Brian and the dogs (if they'll stand still long enough). You have many happy memories of him, and that's the important thing.
I'm so sorry, Rachel. Those goodbyes are always hard, especially for a family member of 20 years. Wishing all of you well.
I'm so sorry. It's hard no matter the age or the condition...
Oh, Rachel, I am so sorry. Miguel hung on for a long time and that's a testament to how well he was cared for. I'm so glad he had such a long and happy life with you.
xo
Oh man... I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry, Rachel.
So sorry to hear about Miguel. Such a lucky cat to have a fabulous family.
Sending love your way.
i'm sorry for your loss.
::hugs::
pam
Ah girl, I'm so sorry. Sending you hugs and gentle thoughts.
Awwww. VERY sorry to hear about Miguel.
Like Sydney said, it's never easy no matter the age. Hugs to you all.
I'm so sorry. ((hugs))
Cracked up about the "continuing to walk around out of habit." Even the cranky deserve love. Heh.
Aw. Sorry to hear of the loss of your cantankerous old buddy.
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