A Cat Story

Golden · 13 Jan 2012

This morning I had to have my oldest cat put down. 16.5 human years, and 4 different countries. he was a good companion. My kids have taken it really hard as its their first time having to deal with loss in the family

boohbah · 13 Jan 2012

thats a shame, im dreading our cat going, she is about 10 in human years. and very much a family member
sorry for your loss golden

derekimo · 13 Jan 2012

Golden said:

This morning I had to have my oldest cat put down. 16.5 human years, and 4 different countries. he was a good companion. My kids have taken it really hard as its their first time having to deal with loss in the family

Sorry to hear that Colin, that's never easy to deal with.

My sincere condolences for the loss of your family member.

mickey megabyte · 13 Jan 2012

you have my sympathies - i know what's it's like.

looking after numerous old cats for ten years, i've had to make that decision many times over, and with two of my own personal pussers too.

it was for the best.

it's a pity the kids can't really understand that yet.

A Guy · 14 Jan 2012

Golden said:

This morning I had to have my oldest cat put down. 16.5 human years, and 4 different countries. he was a good companion. My kids have taken it really hard as its their first time having to deal with loss in the family

My condolences Colin. I have never gotten another cat after having to have Boots put down many years ago...

A Guy

Britton30 · 14 Jan 2012

Golden said:

This morning I had to have my oldest cat put down. 16.5 human years, and 4 different countries. he was a good companion. My kids have taken it really hard as its their first time having to deal with loss in the family

So sorry to hear the Colin, they are the same as family.

FranzB · 14 Jan 2012

A Guy said:

Golden said:

This morning I had to have my oldest cat put down. 16.5 human years, and 4 different countries. he was a good companion. My kids have taken it really hard as its their first time having to deal with loss in the family

My condolences Colin. I have never gotten another cat after having to have Boots put down many years ago...

A Guy

After a certain period of time you should take another one. I experienced the same with a dog. People who never had (companion) pets will never understand what it means when you lose one. Take one from a shelter, young or older.

panais · 14 Jan 2012

Golden said:

This morning I had to have my oldest cat put down. 16.5 human years, and 4 different countries. he was a good companion. My kids have taken it really hard as its their first time having to deal with loss in the family

Im really sorry to hear that Colin

I know how you feel i have done the same thing 2 years ago.

Lemur · 14 Jan 2012

Very sorry about your loss.

Joan Archer · 14 Jan 2012

I'm so sorry to hear that Golden, but remember that he had a good life, and by the sound of things was a seasoned traveller.:)

Perhaps after the initial grief has lessoned you will get another, after I lost one of mine to a car hubby went to a shelter and got me 2 more. After about 6 years of them being around one went missing, which left room for the latest one that just turned up and adopted us.