And in the End...
I slept with Zoe last night, in the attic. She would get down to throw up, then come back up on the bed. When I woke up she was down in her cat-bed, though.
The vet came at midday. Lorraine, and I, and Mary (my ex-wife) went up to the attic with her. We said our respective goodbyes to Zoe, stroked her, petted her, talked to her. The vet warned us what would happen, injected Zoe with a sleeping drug (she yelped and tried to get away), then, after she had calmed down, after she ha...
The vet came at midday. Lorraine, and I, and Mary (my ex-wife) went up to the attic with her. We said our respective goodbyes to Zoe, stroked her, petted her, talked to her. The vet warned us what would happen, injected Zoe with a sleeping drug (she yelped and tried to get away), then, after she had calmed down, after she ha...
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It was the right thing to do, Neil, the poor wee creature, you were very good to her. (It is always nice to have the vet come to the house to do the deed rather than taking the poor creature in to the last place they want to go when they feel so poorly.) My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. Best wishes,
Laura
I'm Sorry for your loss! This is a poem called Rainbow Bridge and it was given to me when i had to puy my cat down last march! I haven't read the whole thing because it's too hard for me personally but it's comforting. Just remember that you will see Zoe again someday!Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
I'm sorry to hear about Zoe. I've had many cats over the years and know it can be hard when we have to let them go. I lost my childhood cat some years ago and still think of him often. My heart goes out to you.
My heart goes out to you to. It so sad when they go.
It is so hard no matter how necessary it is. But you are right you are not alone.
That's so heartbreaking that I have tears in my eyes! Poor Zoe. I'm truly sorry for the loss of your special feline friend.
I don't know what I would do if I had heard from my parents that our cat isn't there anymore. I probably would start crying. I always ask how does he fee every time my parents call me.
Goodbye, Zoe. *hugs for Neil and Zoe*