Sadly, I have to report we had to have Fluff pts on Monday. She had been going downhill over the last month or so, and then got a cold and stopped eating. She began again but was drooling terribly - we thought a possible tooth problem, but in hindsight, it was probably a stroke. Anyway, she had a last sunny weekend in the garden and now she lays beside her sister Lucy and mum Lucky at the top of the yard.
It's the end of an era - over 20 years of little black female cats with Attitude! They were all a bit handy with their claws, and Fluff was legendary amongst the cats here. Even on Saturday, when frail and poorly, she was sat on the bridge over the pond, big brawny Alfie was heading that way, saw Fluff, and went the long way round!
She has left a gap (we are down to 5 now, which is more than enough), but the overall feeling I have is relief, as it was hard to see her going downhill, knowing it was a one-way ticket . . .
Thinking of you honey, always sad to have to let them go.xxx
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry now how it is hugs honey
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Poor cat very sad for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks all. She was a very good age - 19 we reckoned. Her mum was a similar age (she arrived as a stray, already pregnant) and her sister died late last year. As she was The Boss, the others are all quite relieved she has gone . . .
ReplyDeleteSo so sorry, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteIt's the price we pay BB for loving our pets and knowing that they have must shorter lives than we do. I am so sorry - I know the heartache of losing both a cat and a dog.
ReplyDeleteSad time xxx
ReplyDeleteThey never complain do they, just sort of fade away until there is really no choice. Losing a goat was as bad as a cat for me, after milking them every day it was horrible watching them go downhill.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, it's horrible losing an animal that has been part of your life and family but it's kinder not to let them linger on when they get to that stage.Knowing you've doing the right thing doesn't make it any easier though.
ReplyDeleteThe loss of a pet always leaves a hole, eventually the others will spread to conceal the gap, if not fill it. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWe have nearly always had cats in 'families'--cat siblings or a mum and her offspring. As they leave us, one by one, there is definitely a subtle shift in the feline dynamics.
ReplyDeleteCaring for an ailing and elderly animal is an anxious time--there is a guilty feeling of relief when the end comes, coupled with memories of when they were in their rambunctious prime.
Sending you a virtual hug!
You have it summed up so succinctly Sharon. TBH, the overwhelming feeling now, nearly a week later, is relief. It was time to say goodbye. Now we have 4 boys and Miffy. Much more managable numbers and I am trying to tempt Miffy to become a house cat now there isn't a little hairy hooligan in residence to drive her out.
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ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind comments. It is never an easy decision to make but her Stroke made it an essential decision.
ReplyDeleteYou did the right thing, but they are so missed afterwards. All the best with getting Miffy inside.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad, but a great age was achieved by Fluff, such a pretty cat as well. X
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