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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Sylvia on March 28, 2010, 21:12:42 PM
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This afternoon we had to take our cute little Gizzy back to the vet, and she was put to sleep :'(
We noticed that she had laboured breathing last Sunday, and we rushed her to the vet then. They gave her some injections, but decided to keep her in for further care and tests.
By Wednesday, they had found out that she had a tumour between her lungs and in front of her heart. Because she wasn't eating while she was at the vet, they allowed us to bring her home with us, as she had attempted to eat when we went in to see her. They thought it was worth trying steroid injections together with antibiotics and diuretic tablets, but after 4 days, we could see that even though she was drinking, she wasn't taking in enough food and was literally fading away in front of us.
When we saw the vet on duty today, he said that the fluid had built up around her lungs again, and we agreed that she didn't have the quality of life that she needed any more.
Jim says that we had to do the best thing for Gizzy, not for us, and I totally agree wtih that, but right now, I just can't feel like that. It all happened so fast.
I'm so selfish, I want her back so badly. I cant stop crying :'(
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Oh Sylvia I'm so sorry :hug: :hug:
RIP little Gizzy xx
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RIP Gizzy xxx
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I'm so sorry sweetheart :hug: :hug:
You're not selfish at all, its a very natural reaction, especially when matters progress very quickly. You gave Gizzy the greatest gift we can give to our babes, and I'm sure she's so proud of you for putting her wellbeing before yours :hug: :hug:
Rest easy little one, find our other babes on the Bridge xx
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Not selfish, human. You're missing a family member you love. :care:
RIP Gizzy.
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I'm so selfish, I want her back so badly. I cant stop crying :'(
I think you know there are no words that help at a time like this Sylvia. You are of course not in the least selfish and thankfully you were able to do the very kindest possible without allowing her to linger.
Be kind to yourself and let the others show their love and comfort you especially beautiful Sweep. My heart goes out to you and Jim :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Gizzy :'(
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Sorry Sylvia :hug:
We were in the same boat in January - I know how you feel. No words :(
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I'm so sorry that she's gone but you did an amazing thing and helped her go with dignity :hug: :hug:
RIP Gizzy
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So sorry Sylvia :hug:
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I just wanted to say thank you Janeyk, angel-77, Clare, JackSpratt, Rosella, Mark, Zenith and Gillian for all your kind thoughts.
Today was the first time in my life that I have ever seen Jim wipe away a tear :'(
Our boys and girl are keeping us going. They were all so supportive when we brought Gizzy back home, I think they must have known something was wrong.
Although they are all going to miss her, I think that Tommy and Sweepy will miss her most as they had lived with her the longest, and they in particular have been showing us such love and comfort tonight.
Rosella, thank you for remembering my Sweepy, and both of us send the very best wishes to you and Sweepy's brother Billy Wizz :)
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:hug: So sorry but you have done the right thing - better to let her go with dignity than suffer.
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So sorry to hear about Gizzy :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I am so sorry to hear about Gizzy, RIP baby play hard on the bridge :hug:
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Sincere condolences on your loss; that's very similar to what happened with my beloved Lucia.
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Sylvia my condolences to you and Jim. :hug:
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So very sorry to hear this:
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path that has been laid you see.
I took the hand when I heard the call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to meow or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill
it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savoured much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
The Bridge wanted me now and set me free!
:RIP: :candle:
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Im so sorry
RIP Gizzy
Play well at the bridge baby
:hug: :hug: :hug:
love
Tab
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So very sorry :hug: :hug:
Sleep well Gizzy :Luv2: :hug:
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I am so sorry to hear this, it is so much harder to accept when it is sudden. Of course you want her back, that is natural - she will be keeping her eye on you though. RIP little one.
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RIP Gizzy, thinking of you Sylvia :hug: :hug:
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Really sorry to hear the sad news Sylvia :hug: RIP Gizzy, safe and sound at the Bridge by now, waiting until your Mum and Dad are ready to collect you xx
The Greatest Gift
I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.
It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.
It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.
The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.
For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.
Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.
I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.
So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."
Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....
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So sorry Sylvia :hug:
RIP Gizzy xxx
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So very sorry Sylvia - thinking of you at this sad time :hug:
RIP Gizzy - play hard at the Bridge sweetheart xxx
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Rip Gizzy
Play hard at the bridge little one.
Your family will always love you
xx
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Sorry Sylvia :( :hug: :hug:
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Thank you everyone for your messages and poems :thanks:
Today felt like it was one of the hardest days I have ever spent at work.
I hope Gizzy will find my Monty at the bridge, and that he will look after my little grey Fluffball for me, like he used to in life :Luv: :Luv2:
Tommy, Sweepy, Tabs, Tatty and Suki are being very attentive. Thank goodness for them, they must know that we need it :)
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Just saw that you are on line Sylvia and hope you are OK :hug:
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I am so sorry cos I hadnt seen this one :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Gizzy
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Thanks Rosella and Gill.
Sorry to have taken a while to reply, but Tommy was lying in front of the keyboard. Now that he's decided to go for a snack at least I can type.
It has been very hard, and I still find myself looking for Gizzy when I turn onto the driveway when get back home every day.
I know that it will take time, but I haven't fully accepted that she's gone yet :(
Thank you for thinking of me.
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I missed this as I was away , I'm so sorry Sylvia xx :hug: :hug: