Our cat has died. :(

[BC2COCyclist]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/Ariansnow/17352_309933235871_555520871_4070010_174501_n.jpg

He was 16 and suddenly took a turn for the worse a couple of days ago. Tonight, he started having trouble breathing so we rushed him to the emergency vet. Xrays and his prognosis was guarded-to-poor, congestive heart failure and probably cancer as well. He was suffering so we chose to have him euthanised. :(((((( we're all very sad and we miss Les.

[azfiddle]

So sorry...

[lph]

I'm sorry! What a sweet-looking cat :)

[Catrin]

Sorry to read this, such a sweet photo!

[trbl_mkr]

I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your feline friend.

[MichelleOH]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Les...great name!

[SheFly]

Condolences to you on the loss of a beautiful kitty and friend.

SheFly

[indysteel]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to say goodbye to a pet. O hope all your happy memories of him give you comfort.

[OakLeaf]

(((((BC2CO))))) I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful kitty.

[VeganBikeChick]

What a beautiful cat. RIP, Les.

[Zippinalong]

Oh I'm so sorry. It's so difficult to lose a furry friend. What a beautiful boy he was!

[Biciclista]

sweet kitty, you did the right thing, he's not suffering

[redrhodie]

I'm so sorry. I know how hard that is.

[tzvia]

oh... so sorry for your loss... :(

RIP beautiful kitty...

[Roadtrip]

Such a pretty kitty. I'm sure the pain from the loss feel unbearable now. It will get better. I lost my Teddy some three years ago and think of him nearly every day. I can do so with a smile on my face now rather then tears in my eyes.

Shannon

[BC2COCyclist]

I lost my first dog so I'm (unfortunately) acquainted with this pain. It's worse for my DH who raised him from a kitten, I suspect. :( He's holding it together better than I am, though.

My 8 year old stepson was extremely upset last night, he seems to be coping better now.

I miss Les so much...no more cat following me around the house begging for food, or trying to trip me so I don't walk away from him.:(

[Brandi]

I am so sorry to hear this. 16 years is a blessing to have had him that long. He was lucky to have such a loving home

[channlluv]

What a beautiful cat. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm with everyone who has said you did the right thing. It's always hard to put a pet down, but it's worse to let them suffer. Give yourselves some room to grieve. Hugs to your family.

Roxy

[ClockworkOrange]

I am so sorry, sending you <<<hugs>>> from across the Pond, such a beautiful cat.

[Koronin]

(((HUGS))) I'm so sorry.

[bmccasland]

((((((BC2)))))) So sorry.

[Ann G]

So sorry about your furry friend. I have lost pets too, and the pain is real.

[marni]

congestive heart failure sucks. We had to put down our 14 year old Jason two years ago for the same combination of miseries. It is very hard, but at least take comfort in the fact that you made the right and kindest decision for him which is a blessing we cannot give ourselves or our loved two legged family members.

Hugs and sympathetic hugs.

marni

[zoom-zoom]

Oh, I am so sad for you guys. Les could be a twin to our Chase. Such pretty boys.

It's hard to lose pets. We had a kitty go fast, like Les. Our Gus suffered a stroke/seizure that he never recovered from. Days later he was wasting away to nothing and unable to control his bladder or bowels or walk. He went from being strong and regal to devastated. I still cry every time I think about it and it was over 5 years ago. Our vet thought that he likely had tumors in multiple places (urinary and whatever caused the stroke).

RIP Les. (((hugs))) to you, but especially to your stepson. 8 is that age when kids really start to "get" death. And Les was always in his life. He probably feels like his best friend has died.

[PamNY]

What a beauty he was. I am so sorry for your loss.

[makbike]

The "Thundering Herd" and I send our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Cherish your memories and know Les lives forever in your hearts. Peace to you.

[BC2COCyclist]

Thanks, all...your kind words mean a lot. :)

I'm missing Les pretty hard today...I keep looking at his favourite sleeping places and expect him to be there, purring and looking at me. He's not. :(

[Caddy]

:( Beautiful cat.

[SUPlove]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I've never heard a cat live so long! I'm sure he had a great life with your family :)

[Titania]

So sorry for your loss. :( :( :( It's never easy to lose a fur baby.

[KathiCville]

What a beautiful kitty! I'm so sorry that you had to let your darling pal go. But I bet Les will be hangin' around for years to come, in some form or fashion, keeping an eye on his much-loved family. I think our pets stick around a lot longer than we're aware of...:-)

[badger]

oh dear, it's never easy, I'm so sorry.

[indysteel]

Thanks, all...your kind words mean a lot. :)

I'm missing Les pretty hard today...I keep looking at his favourite sleeping places and expect him to be there, purring and looking at me. He's not. :(

Oh, I know how tough that is, as many of us do. There are still moments where my grief over lost pets just hits me--years later. I have to keep telling myself that they are worth every bit of pain. Boy, are they worth it.

Hang in there.

[Norse]

So very sorry for your loss.

[spokewench]

Very Sorry, It is so sad. Hang in there

[BC2COCyclist]

Thank you again, all. <3

[Owlie]

I'm so sorry.