This is my cat Belle, this specific photo is about 3 years old. She is currently 17, but today had been diagnosed with very aggressive lung cancer. She will not make it to Christmas, and we have decided to put her down tomorrow to spare her the pain of what is to come.

I don’t know why I’m posting this. She’s spent the whole day with me in my bed since coming home from the vet. She hasn’t left once, not to drink, not to eat, not at all. Her breath is becoming more labored, and a part of me wonders if she’ll make it through the night. I suppose that doesn’t really matter anymore.

Thank you to whoever read this, it means a lot.

  • Lauchs@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    So sorry to read this. These adorable monsters win our hearts just to break them.

    For whatever it’s worth, you’re doing the right thing and because you’re that kind of owner is probably why she wants to cuddle up with you when she’s feeling rotten.

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    7 months ago

    She’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing her with us.

    It sounds like you’re doing the right thing to save her all of that pain. It’s so hard to let go of the ones we love. I hope you can celebrate her life and love her extra hard tonight.

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    7 months ago

    Smooch the top of her head for me. You know the spot, between the ears. While you’re there, that feeling you get, fuzz on your face, imagine the deepest possible comaraderie another cat-loving human could possibly render upon you. That’s us, on Lemmy, sending you all our love.

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    7 months ago

    I’m sorry, buddy. Be strong. One day the sorrow will go away and you will only remember the good moments with your friend. Hugs.

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      7 months ago

      2nd. I’ve been there. I still miss my boy, but now I think of happy things when I remember. You can do it. It’ll be okay. The love you share is worth it.

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    7 months ago

    I’m actually in a similar situation, although my timeline is more like weeks (maybe months if I’m lucky) and the pet is a dog. It’s like losing a family member.

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      7 months ago

      That’s rough aswell. I don’t know what’s worse, having it happen fast cutting the time you have together short, or having it go slow and long.

      Either way you have my best of wishes for yourself and your furry family.

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    7 months ago

    I’m so sorry. Belle is beautiful. We can never have them for long enough can we? They come into our life and want nothing but to be a part of it and forever would be too short of a time to keep them. She’ll be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge.

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    7 months ago

    I’m so sorry.

    Poor girl, she is absolutely adorable in this picture. I hope she gets some good cuddles and pets tonight.

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    7 months ago

    She will remain with you in spirit, forever. She will merge within your toroidal flow under the form of memories, and her vibrations will be felt in your heart every time you remember her eyes and soft fur.

    Rest in peace Belle.