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biophile

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5. Thank you for making the vet appointment

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 08:41 AM

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I hate to see an animal suffer while lingering when euthanasia can provide a generally peaceful release.

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We're thinking today is our cat's last day. [View all] NNadir Saturday OP

I am so sorry. The only bad thing about pets is, they have such short lives. Our kitty is 15 now and not LiberalLoner Saturday #1

She will remember you all and your love. Always. CurtEastPoint Saturday #2

Your lucky.. dognap9 Saturday #3

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Saturday #14

Nice Post ProfessorGAC Saturday #37

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #40

So sad to hear; her condition sounds bad. We lost both of my Mom's cats a couple of years ago -- both about that age. eppur_se_muova Saturday #4

Thank you for your advice. We are prepared, in fact, we've been expecting it all year. I never had a cat that lived... NNadir Saturday #9

Thank you for making the vet appointment biophile Saturday #5

So very sad. FalloutShelter Saturday #6

I'm so sorry to hear this. SheltieLover Saturday #7

This hurts so much... and there seem to have so many over the last few days. slightlv Saturday #8

So sorry. I hope you find comfort in the happy memories left behind. littlemissmartypants Saturday #10

Ouch. I'm truly sorry for you and your cat's shared pain today. mjvpi Saturday #11

I am so so sorry. May her passing be easy irisblue Saturday #12

Your post choked me up. Your experience so closely mirrored my experience with my pal's last day. Fla Dem Saturday #13

I am so sorry. piddyprints Saturday #15

Remember what you had not what you lost. You did your best. Good on you. twodogsbarking Saturday #16

Lady Bast, please take your little one gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Saturday #17

I'm so sorry NNadir, JMCKUSICK Saturday #18

We recently helped one of our 16 yr old dachshunds SARose Saturday #19

Depending on what is happening RockCreek Saturday #20

Losing part of the family MaineNative Saturday #21

Your sweet girl...😪 Clouds Passing Saturday #22

So sorry to hear this wryter2000 Saturday #23

I'm so sorry. It always seems to be the worst day ever when they take the final vet visit, but I've Vinca Saturday #24

I'm so sorry. calimary Saturday #25

Holding you in my heart. It's so difficult when the Last Kindness is needed... n/t TygrBright Saturday #26

My aged cat was blind and lost the use of her back legs The Blue Flower Saturday #27

I am so very sorry and I am sending big hugs. hamsterjill Saturday #28

(((hugs))) samnsara Saturday #31

ive had vets come to my house when my dogs time was up... samnsara Saturday #29

It's so sad to have to let them go, even if they're old and sick. Ocelot II Saturday #30

Wishing a peaceful transition TommyT139 Saturday #32

I feel for you Hey Joe Saturday #33

It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #34

My Ex was a euthanasia tech and I use to aid multigraincracker Saturday #35

I am so sorry. LoisB Saturday #36

Our Sympathies ProfessorGAC Saturday #38

Hold her and love her Figarosmom Saturday #39

All cats know they are dying but I never euthanize because Nigrum Cattus Saturday #41

Aw that's sad wendyb-NC Saturday #42

huggggggggs and tears niyad Saturday #43

I am so sorry. Dear_Prudence Saturday #44

I am so sorry for your loss, NNadir. MIButterfly Yesterday #45