I had to put down one of my cats today. Figaro was 14 years old, the most beautiful birman ever.



I took him over from my best friend about 6 years ago, cos he didn't agree with having two dobermanns in the house and so started peeing in Jen's bed to show his disapproval He did fine with me though, apart from throwing up often because he was long haired. Naturally this took its toll on his stomach, and so he began throwing up more often and several times on each occasion because his stomach was so upset.
Then, a few months ago he stopped eating the dry kibble food and it took some time for me to realise this since I have two other cats and they all eat out of the same bowl. When I DID realise that he'd lost weight I started buying fish for him, different kinds. That worked for a while and he gained weight but he would still throw up a lot. One day it was tainted pink, and I realised that he wasn't feeling good at all. I tried everything I could think of, special vet food, vitamins etc. Recently he began to not be able to hold down food very much, and he was so tired. This morning he had a seizure of some kind, a big one and then I decided that it was time to let him go. I borrowed money from my ex and walked him up to the local vet hospital, and around 11am CET Figaro fell asleep forever. He didn't fight it at all, I had a feeling he was tired.
I'm trying not to wind myself up, but I keep thinking things like "who's gonna lie next to my pillow and snore in my ear now?"
I know it was best for him, I cried so much but now it's fairly ok.

Figaro, b.1990 d.Oct 21st 2004

Rest in peace my Holiness

I'm sorry sweetie

Aww, man. I had a cat who was like a best friend to me I had to put to sleep in 2000. I had him since I was in first grade.

The memories keep them alive-hang in there!

I'm sorry Teacher

OMG 1st Ollie now Fig im sooooo sorry

I am soo soo sorry Teacher. What a difficult time for you. I know, and as many others do, know how much you love your babies.. what a lovely Mum she had May the happy times stay with you always and take away the grief and pain.

Much Love as Ever

Jen.

You did the right thing, it does sound like it was time.


I'm sorry, but I don't snore so I can't help you there.

That's rough. I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. I had a cat named Figaro too. My ex-wife has him now. I really miss him

JediMaster said:

My ex-wife has herpes.

Cloudbuster said:

Please dont jack this thread

Its disrespectful to Teacher, and NOT cool..

Love and prayers Jen..

So sad but, Figaro is no longer in pain and is free to roam the fields of catnip.

Take care and know you are in my thoughts along with Figaro.. ers

Teacher I am so sorry to hear this

If you need to talk I am here

REDFEATHERS said:

Jen knows I wouldn't disrespect her. I'm just trying to put a smile on her face.

Cloudbuster said:

I know you are friends, I just wanted to say that before it got jacked, jacked, jacked and out of hand.

REDFEATHERS said:

Cloudbuster said:

I know this Cloudy, thank you. Didn't know that any woman had actually been dumb enough to marry you though

TheRealFiness said:

Thank you dear, I DID get some flashbacks. What was worse was that Uz was asking me where he was all the time when we left the hospital, I brought her with me to keep me sane when it was over. She kept sniffing me and stopping, saying "You left Figaro back there"

I'm ok now but when I took a nap this afternoon I dreamt I heard the noise of Figaro throwing up

Thank you

Teacher said:

Glad to see you can still crack jokes in a time like this. You handle yourself quite well. Laughter truly is great medicine for grief.

JediMaster said:

Want help getting him back? We can go in commando style

Heavenly said:

I know you don't snore, you hardly even breathe when you sleep

REDFEATHERS said:

Thank you honey, it is difficult but I know I gave him a good life.

Teacher said:

Subhuman, Lollypop, Ella, AGCM, Pippet:

Thank you all for taking the time to read our story, and double thank you for caring

It's as times like these I remember that people on this site can actually be caring and loving. Today I am glad to post here

Cloudbuster said:

Teacher said:

No. I have visitation, plus I wouldn't want to do that to him. He's a total mama's boy! I'm not so sure he'd get along with my fiance's kitty either. She's rather territorial! (but hey! Thanks for the offer! I know who I'm calling if I ever need to liberate an abused pet!!).

JediMaster said:

Once me and a group of friends liberated two dogs that were being sexually abused by their owner. We beat him up royally and dropped him off at the police station. They knew who he was and what he had done, so they readily accepted the excuse "we came across this dude and he'd fallen down." I hate mofo's like that.

Teacher said:

Story of my life, trying to be as unnoticeable as possible. even in bed
Told my boss yesterday I might be in Europe for a while before I move to NY.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss

BTW Cloudy I laughed out loud at the "my ex-wife has herpes" comment

I'm so sorry to hear that Teacher. I know how hard it is to come to terms with losing a friend/pet/loved one.
He knew it was time, and was counting on you to do the right thing. You didn't let him down.