jennywren Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 May 16 in the morning Spunky passed away. He began to have terrible seizures on Sunday evening so I rushed him to the emergency clinic. They had him on the maximum doses of anti-seizure drugs but nothing worked. The vet sedated him fully at about 4 am for two hours. Once he started to wake he started twitching slightly again and he had aspirated so he was struggling to breathe. The vet put him in the oxygen chamber for a while to calm his breathing so that I could transport him to my own vet comfortably. He did well on the way there but began to gurgle a little in his breathing once we arrived. Sadly there was nothing more the vet could offer so I had to let him go. He was euthanized at 8:40 and he went very peacefully. It was by far, the most devastating thing I've ever had to do. Even though it was the right decision, the loss is unbearable. He wasn't even 3 years old yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabrina Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. It is always hard to loose a beloved pet and even harder when you a forced to make a decision like that. It sounds like you made the right choice and he is no longer suffering as little consolation as that may be. He was a beautiful cat and I am certain he knows how much he was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Jenny, I had to make that terrible decision with my Beautiful Melody and I'm still not over it; I got more attached to that little old girl (she was 15 1/2) than I'd realized. They do leave a big hole when they go, but it was the right thing to do. :hug: You'll meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My deepest sympathy, his picture shows a very pretty puss. Have had to make that horrible decision a couple of times and it never gets easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 So sorry you had to say goodbye to him early. He looked like a real love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Jennifer, I am so terribly sorry about Spunky. It just hurts so bad when this happens. Take care of yourself. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Big hugs for you, though I know it helps only a little. I truly share your pain. It is so hard when our furry friends leave us too soon. And, it's always too soon, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grynche Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 ((( hugs ))) So very sorry. LindaC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I'm so sorry. Spunky was a beautiful cat ... you were lucky to have each other, even though it was for a short while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So sorry about your baby. You made the right decision, You are in my prayers, take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janet Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Spunky. It is so hard to lose a fur baby, at any age, but Spunky was so young and this was so unexpected. Sending hugs and condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bea Killion Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 So very sorry for your loss. It hurts so bad to let go of our little fur babies. My sweet Crystal (Bichon Frise) is 16 and very blind. I know she won't be around for too much longer and it breaks my heart. I lost her little sister 3 years ago, and her older sister 2 years ago, and it still hurts not having them in my life. My heart goes out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodland_miniatures Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 My dear Jennifer - I've had to make that awful decision three times now, and it truly doesn't get any easier. But it was the right decision for you to make, the compassionate and loving decision, and on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge your baby will be waiting for you, to cuddle and purr for you, and to thank you for loving him enough to let him go when he so badly need to leave. My prayers for you during this time of loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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