We had to say goodbye to our sweet Danny cat on Tuesday. She was very sick and very miserable, and she wasn't going to get better. Our vet did his best, but said that even with everything he tried, she was going to be just as sick and unable to breathe within 12-24 hours. I know that euthanasia was the best choice, so at least she was as comfortable as she could have been when she died, but that was a decision I never wanted to make. The only thing that is bringing me any degree of peace is that I got to hold her the whole time, so at least she wasn't scared and alone.
I don't know if it's better that she was only sick for a few days, or if it's just incredibly cruel that we were completely blindsided by this. She just turned 6, and Jordan and I had been talking about how lucky we were that we could expect to have her for at least another 6 years. Needless to say, I'm absolutely devastated. Danny has been my greatest, sweetest friend for the past four years, and I can't imagine my life without her.
All I've thought about for every second of the past two days has been how much I miss her. I would give anything to have my sweet cat back.
I'm taking a break from blogging for a little while, so I have a few friends who will be guest posting for me.
Sorry to hear this! :-( I lost pets in the past and it's terrible! My thoughts are with you! x
ReplyDeleteAll my love to you! So sorry about this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss :( Much love to you both <3
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss! Losing an animal is heart breaking. I lost my cat when he was 7. 5 years later and I still think about him daily!
ReplyDeleteI am sending you all of my love. I am terrible sorry.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear!
ReplyDeletelots of love to you and Danny, this cat will be damned missed in your postings, I had to go through this once, its so sad...
ReplyDeleteI'm so so so sorry to hear about this. :(
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm literally sitting here crying. So sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteLove, Leigh
I'm so sorry about this, it's horrible :( Only true cat lovers know how hard it is to lose your best friend. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I unexpectedly lost my two year old dog this summer so I understand your pain. I'm thinking of you as you deal with this!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that. Sending a big hug through my laptop to you.
ReplyDeleteaww, michelle, i am so sorry!. i will miss the stories and photos you would post of her!. years ago i had to make the same decision... its so heart wrenching...((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, girl :( Losing a pet is a terrible thing to have to go through, especially when you didn't expect it. Thinking of you! xoxo
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Sorry to hear about this, it's so hard when a pet passes away.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for you and Danny. Sending lots and lots of hugs. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. It sounds like a devastating loss. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteOh Michelle, I'm so sorry. That must have been - must continue to be - incredibly hard. I'm glad you got to hold your kitty, at the end of it all.
ReplyDelete:( so sorry to hear.
ReplyDeleteI lost both my dogs earlier this year -- One in January who was so sick we had to put him down as well, and on in February, who was just lonely without her partner in crime -- so I know what you're going through. I'm so sorry for your loss, you'll be in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm really, really sorry, sweetie. :( I'm so heartbroken for you. I'm sending lots of love your way. <3
ReplyDeleteSweetheart, I am so very sorry. I loved Danny too. She was such a sweet kitty. I hope you and Jordan know how much I love you. Your little brother is sad too.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO sorry about your cat!
ReplyDeleteoh michelle that is so sad, this news made me all teary! so sorry for your loss, hoping you and jordan hug each other lots.
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear about danny. i know how bad it feels to loose a pet and i know there's not much i can say to make you feel better. just know i'm thinking about you guys and sending every good thought i can muster your way.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry girl. I know exactly how you feel, one of our cats fell suddenly ill and we had to put her to sleep. I sobbed the entire day. It shocked me how deeply it hurt, because their is this sort of stigma around mourning the loss of a pet. I felt silly for grieving so bad, like I was "blowing it out of proportion". But you know what.. they truly are family members and it is totally ok to feel how you need to feel. It helped me to talk to some of my friends who had also lost pets and to write it out in a journal.
ReplyDeleteGood luck... Danny isn't in pain anymore, and you got to be there for her right to the end.
Aw, I can't imagine. I thankfully haven't lost any of my pets yet and I am just dreading it. Thinking of you!
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I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Danny Cat :( I hope you're on the mend.
ReplyDeleteShe was a pretty girl. xoxo
ReplyDeletethis breaks my heart. danny is such a beautiful cat and i always enjoyed when she popped up on your blog. i've had to put a cat down before, too, and just dread the day when it comes that time for my current cat. hope you and jordan are doing okay!
ReplyDeleteso sorry about your cat michelle<3 hope you're doing okay.
ReplyDeleteThis really made me cry. I had to put my sweet fluffy kitty, Bailey, to sleep about 9 years ago.
ReplyDeleteHe was the sweetest puffball I ever had. I got him when he was just little kitten. We lost him for a several weeks when he was younger because the silly boy ran away. But by some divine miracle, we found him at our humane society.
He was so sweet, but sadly developed Feline Leukemia. It was the saddest day of my life when my mom and I took him to the vet, and then brought him home in a black bag. (I'm sorry, I'm tearing up just thinking about it...)
I'm really glad that you got to stay with Danny. I didn't get to stay with Bailey, and it kills me that he was probably so confused, and sad. :(
I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. At the very least, Danny is in a better place, and she doesn't have to suffer anymore. IT's little comfort, because I know you'd rather have her with you, but you'll see her again someday.
I promise, that while the pain and sadness will stay with you for a while (maybe forever), things will get better. Just remember what a sweet cat and friend she was, and how much joy you brought to each others lives.
Sending love and hugs to you and Jordan.
I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet baby kitty. :( I hope you and Jordan are doing okay. Sending love your way from NZ. <3
ReplyDeleteWe'll miss you, Danny! I hope there are lots of mice for you to chase in Heaven.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear! I would hate to have to put my cats down. Hope you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I know it is so difficult to lose pets. Hope you feel better soon. I will miss hearing about Danny and pray that life gets better. Technology won't allow me to send hugs yet, but know that I'm giving virtual hugs girl. Things will get better. I promise.
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so sorry to hear this michelle. danny cat looked like a very sweet cat. feel better soon. xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to such precious friend. She was just gorgeous and you could tell that she was a sweet, quirky, loving little kitty. I know that each time I've had to say goodbye to a pet, it completely breaks my heart. It's good that you're taking some time to let yourself be sad. I always try to bounce back right away and it always backfires...and such dear friends deserve some time of reflection from us. Know that there are a whole bunch of us praying for peace for you & Jordan and sending good vibes your way, and we'll look forward to having you back whenever you're ready.
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you,
Kristin
So sorry Michelle! It must be incredibly hard to make such a difficult decision about a beloved pet. Thinking about you ♥ Lindsay
ReplyDeleteAww Michelle I am so sorry... We have a 2 year old cutie (Simone) and a sweet old lady who turned 16 in June (Nelween) and I just love them so much. They brighten our days like sweet Danny did. Sending you lots of love from me & Simone & Nelween <3
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I am so sorry. I remember you told me she was sick but I had no idea it would lead to this. Losing a beloved pet is heartbreaking. I'm thinking of you and praying for healing.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear about this, but it's good to give yourself time to heal.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, that is incredibly sad. Positive thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteAgain, I'm so so so sorry for your loss, sweet girl. Thinking of you<3
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you. I am crying as I type this because I am dreading the day I have to say goodbye to my best friend, my feline Charlotte. I am so sorry this happened so suddenly. I am definitely thinking about you and sending love.
ReplyDeletethat is the worst. :( i am so sorry to hear this. your post made me tear up. i wish there was something i could do for you!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss! Loosing an animal is extra hard because it seems that so many people don't understand the severe loss that it is. To me, it is the same as loosing a family member. Wishing you as quick grieving recovery dear!
ReplyDelete*hugs*
ReplyDeleteOh Michelle, I am so sorry to hear this. I know how losing a pet can just be devestating. My heart goes out to you. I can only hope sending some love your way will help you heal.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sad to hear of this! :( I loved hearing about your Danny girl.
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing as ok as possible...
Michelle, this breaks my heart. :( I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Danny. I'll be thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry. I personally believe animals have souls, and that after this life, we will be with our loved pets again. I think Danny cat is waiting for you, missing you just as much. You'll be in our thoughts!
ReplyDeleteSo, so sorry about this terrible situation. Love and warm thoughts.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I'm so sorry to hear about Danny. I just read that she turned 6 and now to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteoh, i am so sorry for your loss! i am getting all teary eyed reading your post. it is so heartbreaking to have to let go of a furry family member. they go through life with us and so quickly become our closest friends! i recently said goodbye to both my childhood pups [ages 13 & 14] and immediately instructed my 3 year old pup & kitty to never make me go through that again. i hope you can find peace and comfort very soon! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Michelle:
ReplyDeleteI cried reading your post. A few weeks back, my lovely dog passed away. I truly understand what you are going through.
Lots of love