I Had to Let My Cat Kaley Cross the Rainbow Bridge

Pecos

Pecos

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I had to let my cat Kaley cross the Rainbow Bridge. She was in very bad shape this morning and the vet agreed that she was finished. She had fought this thyroid disease for far longer than the vets ever thought she would. I was with her when she passed, and I know that she knew that. She led a good life and was just shy of 22.

I am processing all of this, and my mind keeps going to all those happy moments we had together. The pain of knowing that those moments will never come again is very great right now. I know that I did the right thing, but I still get these waves of great sadness sweeping over me.

She was an inside cat who lived most of her life in my office and on my lap, but every day we went outside for a period of time. The moments that I treasure the most are of her snuggling down in my peacoat with me while we sit out in the woods and watched the birds on a cold winter's morning. There are so many other heartwarming moments that she gave me.

I always regarded myself as a dog person, but this little cat captured my heart and was my friend for a very long time.

I am grieving.
 

I am so sorry for your loss of Kaley, what a long life and obviously well loved.
Our dear pets pull at our heartstrings, we love and enjoy them, then it is time.
Sending a hug to you Pescos. Such a hard time this is for you~
 
Pecos said:
I had to let my cat Kaley cross the Rainbow Bridge. She was in very bad shape this morning and the vet agreed that she was finished. She had fought this thyroid disease for far longer than the vets ever thought she would. I was with her when she passed, and I know that she knew that. She led a good life and was just shy of 22.

I am processing all of this, and my mind keeps going to all those happy moments we had together. The pain of knowing that those moments will never come again is very great right now. I know that I did the right thing, but I still get these waves of great sadness sweeping over me.

She was an inside cat who lived most of her life in my office and on my lap, but every day we went outside for a period of time. The moments that I treasure the most are of her snuggling down in my peacoat with me while we sit out in the woods and watched the birds on a cold winter's morning. There are so many other heartwarming moments that she gave me.

I always regarded myself as a dog person, but this little cat captured my heart and was my friend for a very long time.

I am grieving.
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Oh, dear friend, I am so sorry this happened. Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way.🤗
 
My heart goes out to you. For me, growing up was always dogs, but my wife is a cat person and I have come to love cats. Perhaps you should consider a visit to the local animal shelter. There will likely be a kitten there who needs your love.
 
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I'm very sorry for your loss. I too know the pain well. These furry beings capture our hearts and then they have to leave us unfortunately. May your grieving go easier on you. It will as time passes. May your memories of her help you to get through this heart wrenching time.
 
Pecos said:
I had to let my cat Kaley cross the Rainbow Bridge. She was in very bad shape this morning and the vet agreed that she was finished. She had fought this thyroid disease for far longer than the vets ever thought she would. I was with her when she passed, and I know that she knew that. She led a good life and was just shy of 22. I always regarded myself as a dog person, but this little cat captured my heart and was my friend for a very long time.
I am grieving.
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The pain of your grief is felt and commiserated not only by us but by animal lovers who might just lurk here from time to time. The love you have for Kaley is the reason why that you knew it was time. Your love for Kaley has saved her from unnecessary suffering, your's was a very brave but honorable decision.
It takes a while, but the raw pain of loss does recede. There's a rose that you might like to look up, what a tribute to Kaley to mark her grave with a rose called: "Sweet Memories."
For Pecos, and Kaley:
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