I need some wholesome shit right now.
My cat is dying. She stopped eating her dry food over a month ago. I tried some canned food we had, but that was too solid, so I bought some liquid food. She licks a little bit, but never finishes it.
Hey ability to make it to the litter box is gone. We now have piddle pads all over the house.
Just the other day she wanted to go outside, and she spent longer out there than she had ever spent, and slowly made her way out of the yard, further than she has ever been.
She can't walk that well now, she can only make it a little way before she needs a break.
I think she only has a week or two left, and I want to spend as much time as I can with her.
I just want to hear some good stories from you guys about the last few times you had with your pets.
I'm so sorry for your situation. Losing a pet is never easy, especially when they've been a part of your life for such a long time.
When I lost my son at birth, I adopted a puppy as an attempt to cushion the grief a bit. He didn't come close to replacing my child, but he managed to fill that empty quiet in my home that a baby's cries and laughter should have filled.
I had nearly 15 years with that dog and I dreaded the day I would have to say goodbye to him because I didn't know if I was strong enough to do it. But, the time finally came - he was old, he was barely-mobile, and all the things he used to enjoy were becoming a chore for him. I kept thinking there was no need to do anything drastic as long as he was still enjoying life, but it was clear that was no longer the case.
When I made the call to the vet to ask about scheduling his appointment, they asked if I would prefer a house call euthanasia to make things less stressful for both my dog and me. I hadn't even realized that was an option and decided to opt for that over having his final moments being in a place he always dreaded going, surrounded by strangers.
He got to be in his favorite spot on the bed, comfortable and warm. I held him until he was gone, assuring him he had been such a good boy and thanking him for everything. It hurt so badly to feel that emptiness in my home again, but his pain was far more important than my comfort.
Thank you for your story