At the funeral of my youth

[medusasowl]

I've tried a few times to respond to all your loving support in the last post, but everytime I do I start crying again. Thank you so much... I know so many of you have been through this too, and understand how hard this is

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[raikoala]

I haven't gotten to reply yet, but I wish you the best of strength. Stay with your Cleo in the end, if you can manage and show her you're there when it is time... and be happy that after this, she'll no longer be confused, scared or in pain.

Last night I woke up constantly after dreaming my cat wasn't breathing and frantically searched for her. The mere thought makes me cry and I can only imagine how you're feeling. We can only give you the best of support we can muster via the internet. Keep in mind - this is for Cleo. This is to help Cleo, to stop her from suffering in any possible way. And I am sure she has had a wonderful life with you and every human and animal around you. :)

[medusasowl]

Thank you, we did stay with her till the very end, which was very fast painless and peaceful. I'm glad that was the way she could go... even though being without her is so hard.

[gollumgollum]

I got to hold my dog when she died, and my mom got to hold her cat. It was good, for both of us, for all of us, and i'm glad you and Karen will both be able to be there.

Again, very sorry that Cleo's in such a bad way. I definitely don't claim to be an expert on Hinduism, but i can only imagine that while this is an end for her, it's also a beginning, her door to a new life, another chance, right? It doesn't make it any easier on those of us left behind, but i imagine with the love you have for her and she has for you that her next life will be a good one.

I'm still sending thoughts and prayers up for all of you.

[medusasowl]

We wouldn't have it any other way than have us all be there. I wish we could have the rabbits there too, as it helps the mourning process if they can sniff her body and understand what's happened... but that's just not possible

[miz_geek]

I was going to write something thoughtful and comforting, but all I can think to say is I'm so sorry and it sucks to lose someone you love, no matter what species they are. And it sucks to lose them gradually, too.
Bye, Cleo.

[blue_leaf]

My prayers for you, Karen and Cleo.
My vet told me last month when I put my dog down that I gave my dog a good life and part of that good life was a good death. I could not allow her to continue suffering, it was a hard choice to make. I felt I should be with her when it was done, I held her during the process, hoping to comfort her and just love her as I did her whole life. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers. Bless you dear.

[medusasowl]

Thank you so much. Your vet put it very well... we were with her to the end, just like you did. We were surprised at how fast it was. But also, so peaceful. She left with grace and dignity... now is the really hard part... being without her.

[padparadscha]

*hug some more*