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[LeytonCatLady]

Ah my poor love, I comfort myself with knowing that when we took him to the vet on the 2nd and then increased his daily fluids that we gave him another 9 really good happy days that he might not have had, the value of that is immense.
We're fairly certain today due to symptoms that the poor wee sod has bowel cancer and it's that finishing him off and became symptomatic at a late stage really without warning (although I will be wary of cabbage farts in future felines), and we're glad for his sake that we have an appointment booked for Monday.
He was perky and interested in life Thursday morning but he's now barely eating which is not like him at all. I wish we'd done the deed on Friday, but hindsight is always 20/20 as they say, and I wasn't 100% certain on Friday that he wouldn't perk up a bit (as the diagnosis was conjecture). He's deteriorated a lot over the last 24 hours.
My dad came up to say goodbye to him today and could tell he's had enough.
(We have gabapentin for pain relief and sedation btw and the stand-in vet that we saw said he'd be OK over the weekend, but he's gone downhill quicker than expected).
My heart is breaking, their lives are just too short compared to ours.

You've been a great mum to him Epona, he's been lucky to have you. Anyone who reads your posts can see how much you love him. These lovely creatures can't tell us in words when they've had enough, so we have to go by visual cues and our own gut, which you're doing. You know him really well, and he's telling you it's OK for him to go now. It is heartbreaking, but you're doing the right thing for him - as you've always done.

 

[polly]

Yes, everything lcl said. I really hope you're not being hard on yourself Epona - they're subtle creatures and you are following the vet's advice. I don't think I can remember being so sad about a cat I've never met being put down, and none of that is for Jakey, as I know it's time and he's had the life of luxury and love with you - it's all for you, knowing how much you love him and what a loss it will be. We are all thinking of you.

 

[Orang Utan]

Love to you and Jakey, Epona .
Your love for him is palpable from reading about him here and I hope it’s comforting to you that he’s coming to the end of his life enveloped in such love and warmth, and he surely knows it too. You could not have given him a better life. x

 

[StoneRoad]

Much love to you, N & Jakey Epona

You really have done your best for him, from start to finish of his life.
You've my mental support & hugs for you all, in advance for tomorrow.

 

[cesare]

I'm so sorry Epona , n, and for little jakey. You've given him a lovely life and everything in your power in his final few weeks and hours. Very sad for you all, but it's time to go for now.

 

[Happy Tree]

Thanks to your loving posts here, we will all remember Jakey. Animals are the best of us. He'll always know you did your absolute best for him. (((Epona)))

 

[Puddy_Tat]

thoughts with you for tomorrow, Epona

(((( epona, N and jakey ))))

 

[sojourner]

Aye, holding a good thought for you both, Epona , I understand that distress.

 

[Oriole]

(( Epona ))

 

[A380]

So sorry to read this Epona . Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

 

[Monte]

 

[Epona]

What time is your appointment tomorrow Epona? I shall be thinking about you and Jakey at that time.

Euthanasia is such a peaceful procedure these days as they are given a sedative first and drift off into a lovely sleep before the final bit. I don't know if you believe in any sort of spiritual afterlife for animals and I'm not in the slightest bit religious myself but I do like to think that my animals will be reunited with those who have gone before them after they've gone.

Thank you, and also thanks to everyone else who has responded and sent their love and support our way.
I don't have the wherewithal right now to react or respond to each individual message from you lovely people, the whole situation is just a bit overwhelming - even though it's not unexpected as he's been on a gradual decline for a long time now, it's still difficult to comprehend and come to terms with.

He's booked in for 3pm Monday if anyone wants to send a thought our way.

 

[Epona]

In his blanket cave on my lap with his hot water bottle

 

[shakespearegirl]

So sorry to hear this Epona. Jakey has had a great life with you, hope today goes as well as it can xx

 

[fucthest8]

Will be thinking about the three of you all day today Epona. I know that you know you have done everything that you can, but please be very kind to yourself. Hard to deal with regardless, I really feel for you.

 

[Ax^]

((Epona and Jakey))

hope he as had a lovely weekend
had to be in with our fatpuss/leo for something very similar earlier in the year
strength to ya

 

[sojourner]

Sending warm kitty wishes from me and our Jocks to you and King Jakey, Epona , as he draws near to the end of his journey and best life with you xxxxx

 

[Rompipalle]

In his blanket cave on my lap with his hot water bottle

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He looks so peaceful and cosy... and so very loved.

Thinking of you.

 

[Dystopiary]

Thinking of you Epona. Won't tag but sending you love.

 

[Numbers]

High Voltage sent me this 8+ years ago when one of our boys died, I know we’re not supposed to share PMs but I’m sure it’s OK.

"that the grief we feel for a pet is usually purely unalloyed sadness. There's no baggage, no ambiguity, no regrets. It is what it is, grief at the loss of a beloved companion.

Long after the sadness has gone you'll only remember the good times, the pain will be replaced but not forgotten and in it's place will be the joy that your handsome boy brought you all”

Thinking of you today Epona mate.

 

[seeformiles]

Sending you good thoughts at this most difficult time Epona

 

[Epona]

He is gone.

I'll post some photos from happier times later

Thank you again to everyone xx

 

[Skinny Ethel]

Sail on Jakey you had the best mother in the world

 

[Numbers]

Sleep well Jakey.
Keep well Epona

 

[starfish]

Really sorry to hear all this Epona

You gave him a great life.

 

[danski]

Love to you, best cat mum ever xx

 

[polly]

Rest in peace lovely boy. All my love Epona xx

 

[Epona]

I would hate anyone to feel awkward about posting updates/news/photos about their own or other cats because I am grieving.

I love hearing about other cats and seeing your lovely photos cheers me in sad times so please don't think it insensitive or anything, quite the opposite.

I'll have to live vicariously through you lot for now anyway, at least until the Cat Distribution Network(TM) gets its arse in gear.

 

[Rebecca Riot]

He is gone.

I'll post some photos from happier times later

Thank you again to everyone xx

This might seem a strange thing to say but you'll probably feel a sense of relief tonight because you'll know you've done the right thing and that he's at peace now.

RIP Jakey.

 

[LeytonCatLady]

He is gone.

I'll post some photos from happier times later

Thank you again to everyone xx

Sleep well Jakey boy, and rest in purrs. Hope you're having a joyful reunion up there with Radar and Sonic.