So I know it's not a gecko........

[dprince]

..........but we had to put our two and a half year old Siamese cat Squirt to sleep this Saturday. :main_no: What presented initially as asthma at our regular vet's didn't respond to treatment, and his breathing became more and more labored no matter what treatment was administered. We ended up taking (after our first vet said that they didn't have overnight care and we would have to take him to the 24 hour clinic if he was to stand a chance) him to the emergency vet, who also did x-rays and told us the outlook was grim, as it was looking more and more like heart failure. We agreed to 24 hours of care (just in case) and wanted to see him before we left. After we saw him, his breathing was worse than when we'd rushed him to the emergency clinic an hour earlier, even though he was in an oxygen cage. He was gasping for air, could no longer meow........I knew he would die that night alone if we didn't euthanize him. I got to hold him while they administered the drugs, and my husband held me and pet the cat............what a really crummy Saturday that was.

One of the hardest things was telling our kids..........it was their cat (as in the only cat that slept with them, and clearly loved them the most.) These are the times that owning pets really bites.

Anyhow, RIP Squirt.

 

[PacHerp]

oh Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about Squirt. My heart sinks thinking about how your kids must feel loosing their beloved pet. Please know that my thoughts are with you today.

 

[hybrid]

Sorry to hear that. I like cats as well.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Deb, I am heartbroken for you and the family. Squirt was a beautiful kitty, and I know that his short life was the best it could have been. Although nothing can fill that empty place in your lives, you did the most loving and unselfish act possible for him.

I'm alwasy here for you if you need a friend and a shoulder...

 

[dprince]

Thanks so much guys.

 

[Kristi23]

I"m so sorry Debbie.

 

[Halley]

Debbie, I’m sorry to hear about Squirt. My advice to people that loose loved ones is to not think of the horrible time that you lost them but instead think of all the good times that you spent with them. I know this helps me move on must faster.

 

[David Loftin]

That sucks. I am really sorry to hear that. I really hate loosing family.. it sucks.

 

[nwheat]

Debbie, I was so sorry to hear about Squirt! Losing one of our beloved pets is always so hard! ((hugs))

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

That sux, sorry for your loss.

 

[KelliH]

I'm sorry about Squirt. I feel bad for you and the kiddos. :-(

 

[Mel&Keith]

Aw, Debbie, I'm so sorry. It was really unselfish of you to make the decision to have him go peacefully. Our thoughts are with your family, it's hard to lose a pet. It's really almost like losing a family member.

 

[MSMD]

Debbie, I'm so sorry for your loss. :cry: We lost one of our Siamese girls, Kija, the summer before last to Lymphoma. She was only 3. We still have her sister, Kira, which makes it easier sometimes, yet harder as well. We still occassionally catch ourselves seeing Kira out of the corner of our eye and think it's Kija. *sigh* Our Siamese were always our most affectionate and outgoing of our kitties.

Our pets really bless our lives. It's so hard to say good-bye to them. In the end, the best gift we can give them is peace. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[dprince]

Thanks so much for the support, guys. Our pets really are like our kids. We keep expecting to see Squirt running to the boys' room at night, or coming to the closet door for his fishy pole. :cry:

Thanks for being there for us. *big hug*

 

[BalloonzForU]

I'm so sorry for your loss Debbie.

 

[paulnj]

Sorry to hear about you loosing a "member of the family". Having gone through situations similiar, I definately empathize with you and hope the fond memories never fade.

 

[rubym]

Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. It is always hard to let go of a cherished family member. Try and remember all the joy that he brought to you. HUGS!!!!

 

[dprince]

I found some cute pictures of Squirt as a kitten. So cute.