[FONT=Geneva][SIZE=7] This has been a rough too weeks. for my cat Jorie, me and her companion Heather. She was diagnosed with vestibular Nystemas and we thought she was going to beat this thing. But she has gone down hill very steadily. She once weighed 14 pounds but now weighs maybe 10. On Thursday I took her back and they tried Dramamine to help with the nausea. On Friday I brought her home most likely for the last time. She has come out a little today but I know that I am making the right decision when it comes down to it tomorrow depending on what my vet says.. . She is a beautiful 14 year old kitty that has been a great companion.. That is what makes it so hard to let go but I know she will be in a better place with God. Does it ever get any easier.

Welcome to LS it is a really good place to be when you are grieving your soulmate cat. I lost my two cats at this time last year, my year hasn't been easy, this separation is the hardest thing I've ever been through but at the same time I have grown a lot from this. When the time comes, what can we do except accept, then just try and find time to be by ourselves and grieve, this loss is a very personal thing for many of us and you won't find much sympathy among your human contacts if things are typical On the other hand, this grieving time will be a time to come to terms with a lot of things, and you will come out of it stronger. You will also realize that only the physical has gone, your soulmate is somehow there with you backing you up. I really believe this, love never dies it just changes in its form. Take care, this is really hard, but you'll make it, you will see things in another way and it will get better for sure.

Yes it has been a very hard weekend and tomorrow will be spent grieving with Heather. I had thought about going back to work but have now changed my mind and am going to spend time with Heather tomorrow grieving. Suprisingly I have had a lot of care and support from my friends that also have pets. And you are true about love... it doesn't just die but changes form. I thought I would share something I wrote about my beautiful furbaby Jorie.

Jorie you came in my life and at first sight it was love. You were there when I cried and when I fell asleep at night. You loved me and comforted me when I was sad. When sickness hit you guarded me and gave me the will to fight. I love you dearly my special angel.

That was beautiful, I am sure that Jorie feels all your love for her and she is lucky to have your care. I forgot to say a few words about Heather, bless you that you still have her and it wil be very difficult for Heather too, please know that I feel for her as well, these companions grieve like we do. I'm glad you are thinking so clearly, definitely you are aware of Heather's emotions and she is one lucky cat to see you
still so loving and caring despite the shock that this moment can bring. Hugs to you three, my thoughts are with you, Jorie and Heather. Courage this is so hard but how beautifully you are going through it, you are wonderful and no small wonder your friends support and care for you!

fatcat1156, I'm sorry that Jorie is not doing well. I know that today is the day for Jorie's vet appt. Just know that we are here if you need a shoulder. K9pal

Thanks..... The vet appointment went as I had expected it to. She was going down and the vet though it would only be from 2 weeks to 1 month. Instead of letting her suffer I made the decision. At 8:30 this morning Jorie died. She loved the sunshine so she is buried in the backyard under a tree where she gets shade in the morning, hear the birds and sun in the afternoon. She is also where I can see her from the bedroom window and from the back door. My furry angel is gone... but not forgotten...

How are you doing my kind friend, I sensed your calm despite everything going on so heavily right now, but I know that as the days soften the blow the tears will come down hard. Be good to yourself. I know you are consoling Heather as well. Know that you have done a very unselfish act of love and that at the same time you had already taken all the time necessary to let Jori bask in your love, she went knowing that you would meet again, this being an instant into eternity. Hugs and be very gentle with Jori's love that you hold in you, be good to yourself.

Hello Fatcat1156, I'm so sorry for your loss. You asked does it get easier, I'm not sure it does. If Bue was my only kitty, functioning would be alot harder.
You did the right thing for your Jorie. also, this is a good place to be. there is alot of love in this forum, and we all know where you are coming from.

Take Care