RatedZ
06-19-2009, 09:34 AM
Yesterday my grandfather's cat had to be put down. She was rushed to the hospital because of breathing issues, where she received oxygen and fluid was removed from around her lungs and from in her lungs. She was going to be kept over night but things made a turn for the worst about an hour later, when she started really gasping for air and was probably suffering. My mom and dad had to make the horrible decision to have her put down.
Normally, I guess I wouldn't feel so attached, but I rescued this cat about three years ago. She was starved, had rotted out teeth, and just a total wreck. She made a full recovery but had a thyroid problem, but she was ok. At the time, the doctors estimated she was probably about 10 years old.
She was the nicest cat. I mean, the type of cat that would just rub up all over you, take a seat next to you, and lay her head right on your leg, then go to sleep.
When I took her, it was clear that she was desperate for help. She just walked right up to me (I had a bowl of food) and it just like this, "Help me" look in her eye. I'll never forget that.
I will really, really miss her.
Normally, I guess I wouldn't feel so attached, but I rescued this cat about three years ago. She was starved, had rotted out teeth, and just a total wreck. She made a full recovery but had a thyroid problem, but she was ok. At the time, the doctors estimated she was probably about 10 years old.
She was the nicest cat. I mean, the type of cat that would just rub up all over you, take a seat next to you, and lay her head right on your leg, then go to sleep.
When I took her, it was clear that she was desperate for help. She just walked right up to me (I had a bowl of food) and it just like this, "Help me" look in her eye. I'll never forget that.
I will really, really miss her.