Very sad evening.

Just thought I would let you all know that my dear old boy had to be PTS tonight aged 14 years.
He was the last cat of three I had for my silver wedding anniversary so an era has passed.

He has suffered with diabetes for a few months now and after much deep thought we decided tonight he had come to the end of the road as he was so confused and disorientated had bad abcesses in his mouth and had lost control of his bladder.

He went very quickly and very peacefully in my arms with my special vet looking after him.

Not really sure if Rainbow Bridge is just for dogs but I didn't think anyone would mind Eric sharing the freedom and pain free life over the bridge where he will meet up with his sister Charlie and brother Dexter.

RIP old fella.

Oh Sandra how sad least he's not in any pain know more. I know how you feel I still haven't got over losing my dog 18 months ago i still miss him loads. But like you i know I did the right thing. But it still doesn't help I can see his little face now sat on my knee in the waiting room. I think he knew, has he wouldn't stop kissing me all the time we was waiting to go in and see the vet.

sending you lots of

Rest in peace little one go play with your brother and sister.

aww rest in peace little Eric - go play now with Charlie and Dexter and no more pain and confusion! So sorry Sandy to hear your news as I know only too well how hard it is to part and Rainbow Bridge is for any little one canine, feline or anything we love and who love us! these are for you!

God Bless little Eric

I am sorry too, its hard when the time comes but its the most loving thing we can do for them in the end....i really hope your ok.

Run free little one and may your life carry on at the other side

guys I know I had to let him go he had really had enough of living but it is still hard even though you know you are doing the right thing.

It is so good to have somwhere like STW to come and share your pain with people who really understand so many folks think "Oh it was only a cat" and have no conception of how they are part of your family.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, when our pets are in pain we have to do what is best for them, even though it's painful for us.

When our cat Spooky died, I was shattered, cried contantly...I kept thinking, Why am I crying over a cat!!, but as you say they are not "just a cat" they are part of the family. My cats and Willow are like my children

Hope your running free at rainbow bridge Eric...rest in peace.

daisydotes wrote: guys I know I had to let him go he had really had enough of living but it is still hard even though you know you are doing the right thing.

It is so good to have somwhere like STW to come and share your pain with people who really understand so many folks think "Oh it was only a cat" and have no conception of how they are part of your family.

This is one of the main reasons we are here, to help each other through the bad times, when i lost my Ellie you were all here for me and you helped me through it, and i will never forget it

Never 'just' a cat, part of your life and he was lucky to be loved by someone like you.
Thinking of you.

So sorry to hear of your loss Sandra. There is no such thing as 'just a cat', just as there is no 'just dog/pony/hamster/whatever'. The comfort and love that these animals give us really do stay with us forever, and he, and his brother and sister, will always be in your heart.

Run free, no more pain, just lots of mice to chase and toys to play with.

Big hugs and kisses to you all.

Nyssa

Oh sandra... I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Eric. At least you know he is no longer in any pain, and is enjoying a big saucer of cream at rainbow bridge! I remember when we lost our cat and it was so hard. Yes, they are as much a part of the family as anyone else. Well, we are all here for you. Hope you are ok.

Oh Sandra, I`m so sorry.
I had to have my cat PTS yesterday too. It`s a horrible time and yes at least they are no longer in pain and that they are now running free.

i just started crying at work after reading... so sorry for your loss xxxx

Sandra - I'm so sorry to hear about Eric - Rainbow Bridge is for all our beloved pets, however large or small, and Eric will be happy and healthy there.

Thinking of you

Kirsty xxxx

Oh I am so sorry, it is so sad when we loose a loved pet, I lost Casey nearly 2 years ago and she is never far from my thoughts everyday.

RIP Eric

to you from me and crew xxxx

sorry to here about you loss sandra,

RIP little Eric....x

I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news Sand...Bless little Eric, he must have brought you many years of joy and companionship, you've done the kindest thing you could for him however hard it might seem right now. Thinking of you at this sad time, lots of love to you and yours, Debxxxxx

Sandra, I have only just seen this post i just wanted to send you a big big hug God Bless Eric and love to you and your family xx

So Sorry to hear your sad news
I think you did the kindest thing....
to you all
XxX

So sorry to hear your sad news and I can understand how you must be feeling, they are part of the family and give us so much. You did him the final kindest setting him free of his suffering to run free at the bridge. Thinking of you....Pat