My Eldest Cat Had To Go To Sleep

[westyslantfront]

My eldest cat, Lieselotte had to go to sleep today. I adopted her in October 1993. No pet I have ever had loved me as much as Liesl. From the very first minute I adopted her from the shelter
in Port Washington, New York, she loved me and purred all the time. She was wasting away and the doctor said it was time.
I am sad and will miss her.

Ross

 

[maytagbear]

Oh, Ross!

I am so sorry. Have had to do it myself.

Remember the love.

She was a beautiful girl.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[toggleswitch]

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It's so hard to say goodbye.

I'm sure she is thanking your for all the love and the wonderful home you provided for her.

 

[supersuds]

Aw, that is always so tough.

But you gave her a good life!

 

[mixfinder]

Where are the Right Words?

Dear Ross,
My heart goes out to you. Ross you are so very wise to remain active with interests both at home and in the community. Often single men become more isolated in retirement, the days feel long and the house way too quiet. There's nothing like waking up to the cat putting it's paw in your mouth, giving you a bath or leaping through the air to chase shadows or flies while you're trying to sleep. God is so easy to talk to in a time like this. God's compassion knows no bounds, he grieved the plight of his people as well as the death of a Beloved son. God knows all about grief and healing, he designed both. Thankfully, you know all about God. Make some time to talk it out with the Source of Love and Advocate for our good.
Soloman is recommending rump roast.

 

[lordkenmore]

I'm so sorry--it's always so hard losing a furry family member.

 

[gadgetgary]

Ross

So so very sorry for your loss.

 

[circlew]

So sorry about your kitty.

 

[roto204]

I am so sorry, Ross. Liesel was a darling and you took such good care of her.

 

[westyslantfront]

I wish to add that the animal hospital will give me a paw print from my cat that they make in clay. When I receive the ashes back, I take them to my parish to be blessed, then I send them to my former parish in Palm Desert, California where I have purchased spaces in their pet columbarium. I already have sent the ashes from my two dogs and a previous cat there.

Ross

 

[westyslantfront]

I wish to thank everyone for posting kind words and sympathy notes.

Thank you,
Ross

 

[peteski50]

Loss!

Hi Ross,
I am very sorry to hear about this loss of a fine pet.
Peter

 

[tlee618]

Ross I am so sorry to hear about Liesl. I remember her well. Just know that you did the kindest thing possible for her. Know that you are in my thoughts.

Terry

 

[appnut]

Ross, I'm so sorry. I recognize her from the photo.

 

[earthling177]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[hydralique]

I'm so sorry to hear this. It's never easy to make the decision to put a pet down, no matter how long you've known it must be done, but you'll always know that you gave her the best life possible.

 

[iheartmaytag]

I am so sorry.

I have been through this several times the last few years. Currently I am kittyless.

I often wonder why God gives us such devoted and loyal friends and then makes us outlive them.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Ross, I am sorry for your great loss.
Tom

 

[rollermatic]

i'm very sorry

to hear about your kitty lieselotte, you mentioned to me 2 weeks ago that she was weakeneing. it is such a hard thing to do, having just done it myself! unbelievably painful yet we know it has to be done for their sake!

really sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better soon. and lieselotte is in kitty heaven now!

i like to think that all the things we had and have in life here on earth that we loved and gave us love will be with us when we die. God does say "i will wipe away every tear".

maybe this world is just a dream we make up, if we are dreaming it when we die maybe we get to keep the good parts!
that would include our pets we love so much!