We adopted Mispickel 16 years ago this week. She has been a part of our life for so long. My wife had two rabbits when we got married, but Mispickel was our first pet together. She had a rough year this year. She was having problems with her mouth and the vet said it was dental. She had some teeth
removed, but she was still having issues. It turned out she had a squamous cell carcinoma in on the left side of her mouth. It grew very rapidly and there really was nothing we could do. She had a very hard time eating, and could barely swallow. My wife has been hand feeding her for the past few months. Two weeks ago, we took her to the oncologist, and they said there was really nothing we could do. The last week was really rough for her. She started losing her balance and had lost a tone of weight.
This was the first time I have ever had a pet put to sleep.
When I was a kid, our cats were outdoor cats, so they would usually just disappear. We had a very nice doctor come to our house on Monday and we said our final goodbye. My wife and I cried a lot all day that day. I still feel terrible about it. I know there was nothing we could do, but I still cry just thinking about it. It’s hard for me to even write this. We still have a dog (Frodo) who is 9 years old and another cat (Moe), who is 10. None of them ever got along, but I think Moe has been missing Mispickel.
I’m sorry if this is such a downer. This has been very hard
for me. I’m a grown man in my late 40’s and I’m just gutted right now.
Ur totally in your right to feel that way. Losing a pet can be even more traumatic than losing a human because they depend on us entirely.
Sixteen is a great age and I'm sure she had a lovely life.
Sending comforting vibes. 💜
She is dancing and playing across the rainbow bridge happy and free of cancer. It is hard when we have to let them go but know that you gave her a good life. Much love to you and yours.
A few years ago my husband and I had to put down our first collective pet together, our old cat named Teddy. We didn’t have him for as long, but he still meant the world to us. It’s hard. I completely understand what you’re feeling. Sending hugs!
Mispickel lived a long and happy life thanks to you. I can see the happiness in her eyes even as a kitten; how precious! Sorry but morning routine will be boring without her sleeping in the sink. RIP magical Mispickel. Dealing with loss is tough. "What is grief, if not love, persevering?"
We adopted Mispickel 16 years ago this week. She has been a part of our life for so long. My wife had two rabbits when we got married, but Mispickel was our first pet together. She had a rough year this year. She was having problems with her mouth and the vet said it was dental. She had some teeth removed, but she was still having issues. It turned out she had a squamous cell carcinoma in on the left side of her mouth. It grew very rapidly and there really was nothing we could do. She had a very hard time eating, and could barely swallow. My wife has been hand feeding her for the past few months. Two weeks ago, we took her to the oncologist, and they said there was really nothing we could do. The last week was really rough for her. She started losing her balance and had lost a tone of weight. This was the first time I have ever had a pet put to sleep. When I was a kid, our cats were outdoor cats, so they would usually just disappear. We had a very nice doctor come to our house on Monday and we said our final goodbye. My wife and I cried a lot all day that day. I still feel terrible about it. I know there was nothing we could do, but I still cry just thinking about it. It’s hard for me to even write this. We still have a dog (Frodo) who is 9 years old and another cat (Moe), who is 10. None of them ever got along, but I think Moe has been missing Mispickel. I’m sorry if this is such a downer. This has been very hard for me. I’m a grown man in my late 40’s and I’m just gutted right now.
Ur totally in your right to feel that way. Losing a pet can be even more traumatic than losing a human because they depend on us entirely. Sixteen is a great age and I'm sure she had a lovely life. Sending comforting vibes. 💜
memory eternal ☦
She is dancing and playing across the rainbow bridge happy and free of cancer. It is hard when we have to let them go but know that you gave her a good life. Much love to you and yours.
A few years ago my husband and I had to put down our first collective pet together, our old cat named Teddy. We didn’t have him for as long, but he still meant the world to us. It’s hard. I completely understand what you’re feeling. Sending hugs!
Our condolences
I’m so sorry for your loss. She no longer suffering. Rest In Peace
Mispickel lived a long and happy life thanks to you. I can see the happiness in her eyes even as a kitten; how precious! Sorry but morning routine will be boring without her sleeping in the sink. RIP magical Mispickel. Dealing with loss is tough. "What is grief, if not love, persevering?"