I'm sorry if I'm "overposting". I have found this site to be very comforting. I don't have to explain myself and you all have been through the same things as me.

We take Bob, our 16 y/o cat to be euthanized today at 2:00. I've tried to make his last several days as comfortable as possible. He's had all his favorite meals, soft blankets all over the house for him to lay on, lots of holding and cuddling and we even placed a litter box in the living room to make things easier for him. My husband and I take turns holding him, which he loves.

My skin is all tingly and my stomach is sour. I can't believe that a mere two weeks after letting go of my beloved Gretchen I have to let Bob go too. I am so dreading that drive to the vet's office and the gut wrenching moments of watching the sedative take effect and saying our final goodbyes.

My son seems to be doing all right. As many of you have pointed out, kids are very resilient and are able to understand so much more than we think they do. He knows that soon we will have a box of Bobby's ashes to go along with Gretchen and Stinky's. I think he understands how sick Bob is and that he isn't happy that way.

Oh jeez...I just can't believe this is happening. I'm having a hard time keeping myself from flooding my mind with the fact that Bob has been with us since before my hubby and I got married (14 yrs ago). I just keep thinking, "that part of our lives is ending." I know there will come a time with I'm able to look back fondly and with laughter. But right now, I just want to crawl in a hole.

Please think of Bob this afternoon. It will really help me to know that there are others our there who do acknowledge how difficult this is as well as acknowledging Bob's life.

Bob's mommy

I know, I was thinking of you guys last night and how hard it must be for you. I think you are very brave and kind to do this for him. My heart just goes out to you. I'm so, so sorry you have to do this. I'll be thinging of you and your family and of course Bob this afternoon.

It's just too soon after your Gretchen, it's just not fair.
I wish I could be there to be a shoulder or hold your hand...

You are one hundred percent right, YOU don't have to explain yourself, YOU don't have to apologise.

This IS what this site is for, for you to say whatever you want, whenever you want, it is here for you when you need it and for you to be able to get some degree of comfort from the very difficult time that you are having at the moment.

This is not a decision that we make lightly and it affects us greatly, to have to lose a cherised member of our family, is truely heartbreaking.

Post as often as you want, you have needs too, and I wouldn't care less if you posted 100 times if that was what you felt you had to do!

Thinking of you today, I do know exactly how horrible and painful this all is.

Take care, Bob's mom, and remember, we are all here for you.

E.M

I'm so sorry that you have to say goodbye to your kitty Bob today. Believe me, I do know how difficult that decision is to make, as do most of us on here. you are doing the right thing though, because you are putting his quality of life above your own and he will love you for it always.

I will send a message to my girl Alley and ask her to meet Bob when he arrives at the rainbow bridge. She will help him settle in.

Thinking of you and sweet Bob today...

Praying for a peaceful journey to the bridge for sweet Bob. God Bless you for having the strength to set him free of his pain....
Thinking of you and Bob today...

Bob's mom, my heart goes out to you and your family. I will be thinking of you this afternoon and as l meditate I will ask my two cats to welcome Bob too. They were always loving and gentle so I will ask that they help too, so that his passing is easy and will comfort you. Take care, you will Bob and Gretchen will live in your heart.
Please let us know how you are doing.

I know what you are feeling. You are living a nightmare, I have lived it too. I know the intense pain you feel right now. My thoughts & prayers will be with you. I will pray for stength for you. Please come back and write often. Iwill look for you.

Take care my friend...
You are doing what you must...
You are in my thoughts.

im a little late coming into this thread today, but i have been thinking of you through out the day, i couldnt post before..computer issues...

but i just want you to know i am thinking and praying for you..
come back and post when you feel like it.
take care
i have also asked my girls to be on the lookout for bob,

michelle

Thank you all so much for your kindness. Your words are comforting and helping me stay grounded.

I feel rather stunned right now. It is an impossible thought that my Bobby is no more, that his time with us is over now. The three pets my husband and I have had since we married are now gone. He and I look at each other and just shake our heads in bewilderment at what has taken place.

The only comfort I can take right now is that we did the right thing. We were brave when that is the last thing we wanted to be. I know I'll gain strength from these experiences, but there are holes in my heart where my little girl Gretchen and sweet boy Bob lived.

Gretchen & Bob's Mom

Stunned is the word, stunned and in shock. Don't ask to much of yourself for a few days, just try to hang on. If you can't eat at least keep drinking. You may feel unstable, like the ground is not under your feet for a while.

You were very brave and took on Bob's pain so he didn't have to hurt anymore. I admire your strength, I know how much you didn't want to do this. It does feel like holes in your heart.

It's a new reality, it takes a while for things to start to seem solid. I'm just so sorry for your family.

Love

Moose Mom and other kind friends,

Moose Mom, you are so right about taking on Bob's pain...that's how I feel.

Gretchen's death was much more of a blow b/c I was in denial about her condition. Bob's death has provided a small measure of relief. It was so hard watching him suffer and knowing I should step up to the plate and do something. Every meow he gave me made me feel as though I was short-changing him. I feel angry right now. Snippy and inpatient. I know this is all part of the process.

It is so strange and eerily quiet now that we just have our dog, Jack, and kitty Chloe. I worry about their needs for companionship.

My son is handling things well and asking questions when he's curious about their deaths. My husband is crushed by Bob's death, but I know he will be OK eventually. Everything seems a tad surreal in our house right now.

I'll be checking in. Peace to all of you.