I just got back from the vet's office where I had my 7 yr old cat Buttons put to sleep. I have been in tears for the past week as I've had to make this difficult decision. Click to view attachment

My poor Buttons had cancer that was affecting her eye, balance, coordination, and ability to eat/swallow. I kept hoping with the meds I was giving her I'd see a bit of improvement and have her for at least another 6 to 8 months, but it was not to be.

She is at peace now, and running with her old buddy Fluffy. But it is ME who is now a basket case! It hurts sooooo much! And no matter how bad they get, you always wonder if there wasn't one more thing you could have done ... the vet said I did the right thing as she really wouldn't have gotten any better, but you always feel so guilty

I was holding her in my arms as she went to sleep, telling her I loved her over and over and over again. She went so peacefully ... the last thing she saw and heard was me telling her she'd be ok and I love her!

Here is my beautiful Buttons one last time, when she was healthy and happy. Tell me how to make the pain go away!!!

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I hurt so much! And I miss her already!!!

Jo, I am so sorry. You did the best thing for Buttons. I know it hurts but your baby is no longer in pain. I am so sorry......

Awww poor Buttons! But I am sure you did what is best for your cat! She is in no pain now, let her rest in peace!

I'm so so sorry for your loss.. only time will take the pain away but it will get better...((((huggs))))

Aw.
Good night Buttons.

You really did the best thing for her.
As I was reading this I thought she could have lived until I got to the eating part.
God will be taking care of her.
She is now your angel.

Sorry for your loss!

I am so sorry.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. That is so sweet that you held her as she went to sleep. She knew that you loved her and you were with her until the end. As Betty said, only time will make the pain go away. My thoughts are with you.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Only time will ease the pain. Take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and that you did the right thing. Its never easy to put a loved pet down. But to allow them to linger on in pain for your benefit is only selfish. Make a photo frame and put her picture in it and when you look at it know that she's in a better place, free of pain. Think of all the nice times you had together...what joy she brought to your life and yours to hers...Dwell on the good things not the sad. It will get easier.

HUGS...

I'm so sorry, I'm crying for Buttons and you too.
The void will never go away and the pain will ease but your heart will always have a small hole in it for the loss of Button. I'm so sorry!

Im really sorry that you lost your cat thats sad. I believe the Lord in His Infinite Mercys and Love has a place He brought Buttons to as all other animals we loved! ((HUGGS))!

I am sorry to hear about Buttons. At least she is at peace now

I am so sorry about Buttons, I lost my cat a year ago to cancer, it's such a horrible thing to go through. Big hugs to you.

So sorry Jo . She was a beauty. You will always have memories of her and you will feel better with time.

With time the happiest of memories will out weigh the sad memories. Once when My ******su had cancer and I ask the Vet how to make the decision to put her down . He told me that I would know when the time was right. He was right the day that she could no longer eat without pain was the time. Your loss has brought back the tears both good and sad. Treasure the memories.

Thank you all for the sympathy. I was crying in the shower this morning, and I know I'll be crying on an off all day at work, but I know I did the right thing. It's still hard, but I wouldn't want her to get to the point where she was in pain ... and she wasn't ... yet.

I'll miss her forever, just like I do my Fluffy that I had to release from her pain almost 5 years ago. Now Buttons and Fluffy are playing together once again at the Rainbow Bridge. That is the image I have to keep in my mind right now.

It is amazing how our pets get so entangled in our hearts ...

Thank you again.

I am sorry for your loss and pain , it will take time and don`t be ashamed to grieve for your little fur baby , our animals are part of our family and I understand the love you have and the sadness you must be feeling ..Hugs from across the miles...

I'm so sorry

Awww hun I'm so sorry! As a kitty mom myself...I've lost a cat when she was giving birth. The kittens didn't make it either. It's so heartbreaking. It'll just take time. You need to cry..feel it..and then release the pain. Buttons will always be with you. God Bless!

I'm so very sorry for your loss and your pain...

My heart goes out to you.
I know how hard it is to lose a loved one and it tears at you oh so much.
I really dont know how to make the pain go away. I know that with time it will lessen but you will never forget your Buttons and there will alway be a place for him in your heart.
Just hang in there and know that you did the best you could.
I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss...

The others are right that only time will ease sadness, but in the meantime, perhaps some sort of special tribute or ceremony to remember Buttons will help you along the way. Whether it is planting a tree in the yard or a special art project or just a few hours on the weekend to hike out to a special place and remember the good times. Our pets enrich our lives so much it seems only natural that they would want to be remembered with something that will continue to bring joy to the people they loved and that loved them.