I said goodbye to my Lily girl on Saturday. She has been losing weight and was down to 5 lbs. Saturday morning, while putting her eye drops in, she cried out if pain. She's been blind (cataracts/glaucoma) for about two years. Earlier this year she developed an ulcer on one eye (she couldn't blink one eye due to nerve damage). It is the first time she has ever done that. At 17, and as frail as she had become, I wasn't going to put her through anything else. My vet had a late morning opening and I was able to take her in. Her passing was gentle and I stayed with her, stroking her little head and telling how much she was loved. I am at peace with the decision to let her go.
I have lost 3 kitties in three months, plus Fred crossed the Bridge last year. Our household has gone from 15 furbabies to 11. I have a house full of senior kitties, so I knew it would be happening. I just never expected to lose so many so close together.
it is never easy to say goodbye. Your sweet girl lived for 17 years!! That is a wonderful life she was able to spend with you. I know she felt very loved and you gave her everything you could in her life. Fly high sweet Lily Rose DeWinter. You will live on in your mama's heart forever. (((Hugs)))"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened." Anonymous
for your loss. I have almost the exact story here. One of my Bengals was put down this week. Eighteen, blind and losing weight. She still had an appetite but I didn't want to wait for her to be in pain. It's hard, I know, but we all do what we feel is best. RIP Lily.
Condolences...I know haw hard it is to do this...nm
on 11/6/2017, 9:43 am
