RIP Spock 07/01/1992 - 12/22/2008

[jaxsunst]

I lost my beloved Siamese Spock yesterday. He had been losing weight, then stopped eating. I took him to the vet and he had almost every bad ailment an elderly kitty can have, and a mass on his liver. The vet said that if we treated him it would buy him 3 months at the most. He has never been sick in his long life, so I decided that keeping him alive would be more for me than for him, so I decided not to let him suffer. It was the most painful decision of my life.

I can't stop crying, and I'm trying to not be a wreck in front of my daughter who is taking it hard also. I hope this gets easier. This house is so full of memories of him, I can't go anywhere without getting upset.

He is being cremated and interred at the pet scattering ground at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Little Rock.

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Condolences on the Passing of Spock

I know exactly how you feel. Early this October I had to let
my Old Boy, Smokey Smith, go . He was just barely 20; I had taken him in 12 years ago. Even though the pride is still full
with 5 surviving Kitties and the pack of Hounds is 4, I still
miss Smokey very much. Take care!

 

[hydralique]

I'm so sorry to hear this . . . regardless of the fact that you know you made the right decision, it still hurts.

 

[goatfarmer]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[spiceman1957]

Jaxsunst,

I'm so sorry to read about your cat Spock. What a beautiful cat. My deepest sympathy to you and your daughter.
John

 

[jeffg]

Sincere condolences, Jackson. It does get easier, with time.

 

[laundromat]

I know the fealing1 i had a Manx(Teddy)who was almost like a dog. He drank from the toilet,answered the phone,fetched and loved to wrestle.I had him 15 years.I found two sisters(Lucy and Ethel)who I had for ten years.

 

[danemodsandy]

I Am So Sorry:

My condolences go to you and your family; I can tell Spock was a very special cat and a beloved member of your family.

My cat, Tony, will be nine next month, and I know one day I will have to make decisions I don't want to. I hope I'll have your strength when that time comes. Our cat friends deserve the best, including our help when they're no longer well.

 

[frigilux]

Sorry for your loss, Jackson. Spock was a very handsome cat and undoubtedly had a great life with humans who loved him.

I know what you mean about it being painful going through the house knowing he's no longer there. I put my beloved cat The Swede down in 1999 and it was very difficult to come home after work and not have her trotting down the entry hall to meet me, meowing away.

I remember putting her litter box, etc. out for trash collection and just sobbing. But as others here have said, it gets easier over time. It's just too bad that time seems to take so long in these cases.

 

[karmann]

I am sorry to read about your loss of Spock. It really does hurt when they have been a part of your life for so long. I lost my kitty of 19+ years just over two years ago. It hurt so badly. Time has helped me to dwell on the sweet memories of her, and I was able to eventually open my heart to adopt my Cocker Spaniel, Lily Mae.

 

[maytagbear]

Oh, Jackson....

My sincere sympathies....it's never easy. But it was the right thing.

Spock was obviously well-cared for, and that counts for a lot in my book!

There are those who say that companion animals do not have souls or get to Heaven, and I say "nonsense!" (Among other things).

Our cats, dogs, hamsters....are beings of pure love, and that gets them into Heaven without question, immediately.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[ronhic]

My sympathies

It is always painfull to have to make that choice for a loved one (furry or otherwise)....

...the last time it happened to me, I was overseas so never got to be with my much loved Australian Silky Terrier who I had watched being born, laughed at, loved, cried with and hugged. My parents were as upset as I was/am....

You never forget them, and you can never 'replace' them...they were, and are always, their own personality...

Regards

Chris

 

[autowasherfreak]

It will get easier in time

I had twin female Siamese/Tabby mix cats name Ashley and Tabitha and Tabitha was the same way. She stopped eating and drinking; the vet gave her a Vitamin B12 shot and injected saline into her skin for dehydration. This helped but with a couple weeks she stopped eating and drinking again. The vet said he could keep doing this, but I didn't want her suffer, and had her put sleep. I still think of her especially when I see her sister. She is in a better place.

 

[tbolt25]

our pug

We also had to let our pug Tosha go-she was over 10, and suffering so much, we miss her dearly.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Jackson,
I share your pain. Chin up, my friend. As time goes on you'll be able to remember back with less sorrow and more fondness. Spock was a beautiful example of felinehood.

Lawrence, you are so right on. As our animal companions have a level of tolerance, compassion and forgiveness that seems to escape many people in our world, the express elevator to the heavens and the free pass in is a no brainer!

RCD

 

[whirlcool]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Animals play such a big part in our lives. Just comfort yourself with the fact that you did the right thing...

 

[jaxsunst]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Yesterday was hard to get through, but I am feeling better today.

I lost another good friend last January. It was my maternal grandmother. She is the one who taught me my love of cats, Stephen King, and horror movies (she loved them). I know she is taking care of him and vice versa.

Hope all of you have a very, very Merry Christmas.

 

[gadgetgary]

Jackson

So sorry for your loss.

Know that Spock is looking down at you and saying 'Thank you'

Pets enrich our lives so much and ask so little in return.

Be at peace knowing you gave him a good life.

 

[panthera]

My deepest regrets,

I've lived with four cats, three of whom died of old age. It hurts - dogs want to offer us their friendship, cats make you earn it.
I'm glad you had so long with her!