At 3:00 am CST I had to make the most unselfish decision of my life. AFter hearing the diagnosis and actually seeing the xrays (and as a side I have to say the vet was wonderful, she actually showed me a book so I could see what things were supposed to look like. This is why I take my animals here) I decided the best thing for my precious Cody was to let her go. I do not weep for her because I know she is in a much better place and she is ok now, I weep for myself and for my loss. She was my only girl and this is more painful than I would have ever imagined. Thanks to everyone who was praying for us, I know I made the right decision when I had to. You guys have no idea how much this place means to me, especially in times like this. Rest in Peace my darling girl. Momma loves you.

Sorry for your loss!

I am so sorry - I just went thru this myself and I can't stop the tears even though you know they are better off. All my love, hugs and sympathy for you right now. She is better off - you are the one who is hurting and you will always love them. Hugs....
Nancy

I am very sorry for you loss.

Im so sorry for your lost((HUGS))My prayers are with you..

Oh I am so sorry for your loss...it is so hard to lose a loved one and I feel your sadness. You'll be in my prayers...((((HUGGS))))

Oh Roxanne, I am so very sorry. I wish I could give you a big hug right now. Cody will always be a special part of you.

I have a good friend who had to make the same decision that you did. She wrote this poem and gave permission for me to post it on my website...

I Miss You

That is a wonderful Poem Carrie anne thanks for sharing

I am so sorry for your loss! (((HUGS)))

Thanks for the support everyone. I was sent home from work as my boss told me to take the day to mourn. I am goiing to try and get some rest as I did not sleep last night. Baby had been cooing at me, I think he is trying to cheer me up, little sweetie. Thank you for the poem Carrie-Anne, I think I may put that on my computer at work. I am trying to find peace in the fact that she is well now and I know she had a very happy life and was loved. I am just going to miss her SO much. She was my little cuddle bug.

That is a beautiful poem - it's hard to believe how much as loss like this hurts. My prayers again are with you in your pain.

I am so sorry for you. I'm sure I will be in the same position you were in sooner rather than later with my 13 yr old dog and I hope that I have the courage to make the same unselfish decision that you did. She's not in pain anymore and that's what matters.

I'm glad you have Baby, Roxanne. She'll help you through this.

Roxanne, I am so sorry for your loss, big hugs from me.

Roxanne,

I am so sorry for your loss! As a fellow cat lover, I know how attached we get to our babies and how hard it is to lose one - a cat or ANY pet! I worry so about my Angel and her hyperthyroidism and kidney failure, and know that I will have to make a decision like you did sometime in the not-too-distant future.

I hope you can find consolation in the knowledge that you did the merciful and humane thing.

Rest in peace dear friend Cody!

Oh I am so sorry .
((((Hugs)))) to you and I'll be thinking of you through this difficult time.

I am so very sorry for your loss Roxanne ... My continued thoughts and prayers.

Thank you everyone. Anybody know how to turn off the faucet? I think I would be ok if I could just do that. I have not been this sad since my grandmother died (course that makes me luckier than most as that was 13 years ago) I have always been a "glass half full person" and I am trying to stay that way. Its so strange how the loss of my little girl still makes me lonely even though the rest of my zoo is still here. Thanks for all of your prayers as I am sure they have something to do with the feeling of peace that comes and goes. I have seen how the power of prayer can work and it is a wonderful feeling to have all of these friends whom I have never met standing with me. Thank you

Roxanne,
I am so sorry! It is never easy to let a beloved animal, bird or person go. My heart and prayers goes out to you. They always have a special place in our heart that can never be filled except with that love. My prayers are with you and that the pain will ease soon.

Hugs,
Jan, Taavi (QP), Tory (M2) & Jesse (LSC2)

You made a very hard decision, Roxanne, and I admire you very much for having the strength and courage to do what was right for her. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything or just need to talk. I'm here.

You poor dear girl. Sorry you had to go through this. At least you know you made the right decision and she is now safe and happy, waiting for you to join her when your time comes.
I still miss my little manx Snurfl. Had to make the same choice. Also had to take a day off work. Even crazy Uncle Zippy was reduced to a blubbering pile of goo. You just don't realize how much a member of the family they are till you lose them. Big, Giant UZ hugs to you.

Thanks UZ. Hugs are wonderful right now.

Roxanne, I admire your strength and courage. Like you and many others here, I am a fellow cat lover, and I have had to face the loss of pets in the past. It's never an easy task. Take time to mourn, but know that you'll be happily together with Cody again someday. Until then, she'll watch over you, knowing how much you love and miss her. Hang in there; all of our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Be well!

Wow, that's actually pretty hard for me to imagine.

So Sorry to here about your loss.

Roxanne, I am so sorry! But you did the most unselfish thing any person can do, you made the best decision! Cody is in a better place keeping your spot warm for you when it's your turn to leave. That and all the catnip one can desire It will get easier each day, believe it or not...BIG HUGS and Baby will help you get through it.

Roxanne big big HUGS to you. I'm so sorry to hear about Cody. I'm a cat lover too and have 2 myself. But as the others have said you did the right thing and I applaud you for your courage and strength. Yes Cody is in a better place now with no worries. This forum is absolutely wonderful, so many here to support each and every member We are all here for you Roxanne....my thoughts and prayers and lots of big hugs and a shoulder to cry on.....
take care,
Steph

Sending you big Hugs ..

Dear Roxanne,

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Looking at the photo of Cody, she looks almost identicle to my cat Tammy -(little black tabby with a white nose - so adorable!) She also passed away mid last year, we found her curled up peacefully in the garden. Her passing was abosultely heartbreaking, but I couldn't imagine your pain in having to make the decision yourself, although it was for the best.

While we cannot hold on to our furry or feathered friends forever, there are always lots of happy memories and if your lucky, photographs, to remind us of their beautiful spirits.

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Ebony, Lee & Oscar.