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the dreaded day has come for Simba :(
I think its time to put poor Simba down. I love my 13 year cat, Simba, but he hasn't been well for a long time now. a little over a year ago, Simba lost his best friend and his health has been steadily declining ever since. He took her death the worst. The only thing he does now days is sleep, drool, and stick his tongue out. After he eats, I have to wipe his face and clean the food/drool mix or he's drooling. Simba been spending extra time with me, my kids, and Katie (Simba's seragent mom,but don't tell her that. she thinks she's his real mom). I think he's saying goodbye. he doesn't talk anymore. I think the tumor is preventing him, but at least he purrs and chirps.
Today, I was thinking of how I remembered the old Simba. He's the most easy going lay-back cat I've ever known. I can lay him on his back and rub is tummy (hard like u would rub a dogs tummy) and he would purr and not shred my hand/arm. We would watch TV together and he could see the picture. As a kitten, he'd jump into the screen, if I was watching a nature show. Simba would take long baths and was always very soft. now days if I don't wipe him down, he will not either. He was never very active, but he did waddle (run) almost every night. He would eat anything food wise and as a result was 15-23 lbs for most of his life. now days he barely eats and about 10 lbs and dropping. He still has a sparkle in his eyes, but they're dim. Simba would never let my dog get close or sniff him without hissing/hitting the dog. last night, Simba did not fuss and let the dog smelled him then Simba left. The cat I raised/loved isn't here anymore and its time to give Simba my last gift to put him down. He's the first cat I'll have to put down. I'd admit I wish he'd go during the night so I don't have do to this. Every night before I go to bed, I pet Simba and tell him I love him and if he needs to go during the night he can.
I've talked to my kids to prepare them for the sad day of putting Simba down and although they are sad they know its time too and don't want Simba to suffer anymore. As my son,11yr, put it Simba is waiting for death to take him and I don't want to see him go like Suzy did. Suzy, 17ys, had a seizure and my son saw the 1st one before he got me. I bought up the rainbow bridge for them to read and let them know he'll be waiting there for us and while he's waiting he'll be with Suzy again. I wish I could prepare my cat Katie, 15yr, for this, she will take this very badly. She gets very depressed or anxious when Simba stays at the vets over night. I'm not worried about Tiger, she barely notices Simba existence.
Tomorrow I'll make the dreaded phone call to the vet and another to a friend to drive us there. I don't it safe to drive with all those tears that will be there when my beloved Simba is gone.
Today, I was thinking of how I remembered the old Simba. He's the most easy going lay-back cat I've ever known. I can lay him on his back and rub is tummy (hard like u would rub a dogs tummy) and he would purr and not shred my hand/arm. We would watch TV together and he could see the picture. As a kitten, he'd jump into the screen, if I was watching a nature show. Simba would take long baths and was always very soft. now days if I don't wipe him down, he will not either. He was never very active, but he did waddle (run) almost every night. He would eat anything food wise and as a result was 15-23 lbs for most of his life. now days he barely eats and about 10 lbs and dropping. He still has a sparkle in his eyes, but they're dim. Simba would never let my dog get close or sniff him without hissing/hitting the dog. last night, Simba did not fuss and let the dog smelled him then Simba left. The cat I raised/loved isn't here anymore and its time to give Simba my last gift to put him down. He's the first cat I'll have to put down. I'd admit I wish he'd go during the night so I don't have do to this. Every night before I go to bed, I pet Simba and tell him I love him and if he needs to go during the night he can.
I've talked to my kids to prepare them for the sad day of putting Simba down and although they are sad they know its time too and don't want Simba to suffer anymore. As my son,11yr, put it Simba is waiting for death to take him and I don't want to see him go like Suzy did. Suzy, 17ys, had a seizure and my son saw the 1st one before he got me. I bought up the rainbow bridge for them to read and let them know he'll be waiting there for us and while he's waiting he'll be with Suzy again. I wish I could prepare my cat Katie, 15yr, for this, she will take this very badly. She gets very depressed or anxious when Simba stays at the vets over night. I'm not worried about Tiger, she barely notices Simba existence.
Tomorrow I'll make the dreaded phone call to the vet and another to a friend to drive us there. I don't it safe to drive with all those tears that will be there when my beloved Simba is gone.
I am so sorry, Your post made me cry for the first time in over a week as I found out 2 weeks ago that my cats tumor is terminal and he is leaving me soon and have been doing a lot of crying since. I also have to watch and make the decision for when. It ***** having to "play God" I find comfort in knowing that it is the only solution to him "getting better" For all the love he's given me this the best thing I can do for him. Again I'm so sorry, it physically hurts, I know.
God bless you Phoenix! You have my warmest sympathies. I know you're hurting right now, but with a little bit of time you will feel better.
Lots of hugs to ya, hon!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
Lots of hugs to ya, hon!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
Simba passed quickly and painless today, he just laid down and went to sleep. my kids and I were with him when he died. Simba tried to sing one last time. he gave me a hug when the vet came in.
Simba is now at the rainbow bridge with Suzy and all his friends. That tumor is gone and he has all his teeth back and healthy again.
Simba is now at the rainbow bridge with Suzy and all his friends. That tumor is gone and he has all his teeth back and healthy again.
I'm so sorry you have to part with your furry friend. I remember when I had to put my red point Siamese to sleep. It wasn't easy, it never is.
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Your post here is both beautiful and sad at the same time. I know Suzy will be right there on the Rainbow Bridge waiting to be the first to greet Simba into his forever perfect new life where he will be restored to the beautiful and healthy Simba he once was and where one day, it will be Simba and Suzy and all the other animals who have been so lucky to have you as there mom who will be there to greet You.
I am so very sorry. I will be saying a prayer to give you and your kids extra strength this Friday.
♥
I am so very sorry. I will be saying a prayer to give you and your kids extra strength this Friday.
♥
i'm so so so sorry. just remember you are ending his pain so he can be at peace and happy.
I smiled at your last post.
I find that remembering things like that take a little of the sting out of performing the Final Good Deed.
May your Simba find that there is indeed a good life after this one for beloved companions.
Pip
I find that remembering things like that take a little of the sting out of performing the Final Good Deed.
May your Simba find that there is indeed a good life after this one for beloved companions.
Pip
I'm going to bury Simba next to Suzy (the love of his life). I sure they'll be happy to see another again.
I made the call to the vet. Simba will go to the rainbow bridge this Friday at 3pm.
I've been crying since that call ended. but I know if I don't do this Simba will have a long drawn out painful death.
I've been crying since that call ended. but I know if I don't do this Simba will have a long drawn out painful death.
i am so very sorry all of you. my in laws actually had their last pet put down last night. freddy the fattie as greg called him. since his 2 best friends passed away (barney their other cat died about 2 years ago and sasha their german shepherd passed a few months ago) he's been steadily going down hill. the vet said he just lost all his will too live since he's been loosing everybody (first greg went to the marines, then barney passed away which was his best friend, then brent moved to d.c for college and now sasha)
i will keep your family in my prayers.
i will keep your family in my prayers.
I am also very sorry that you are in this situation. I know how difficult this is and my heart aches for you. I am saying some prayers for Simba and for you. I understand about hoping and praying that the Lord would just take them. But, you are doing the right thing for him. Sending you lots of virtual hugs and love! Hugs, Janet
I am sooooo sorry that it has come to this with Simba. Truly sorry. =( I am sending prayers your way for strength and peace. And, lots of hugs. This is not easy, my heart goes out to you, hon. God bless you!!
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