It's Over

[willowisp]

Andy and I went to the emergency clinic at seven this morning. Gail hadn't improved significantly, if at all. The vet's recommendation was to euthanize, since her breathing was labored and since so many things had gone wrong more or less at once. We were both holding her as her heart stopped, and we asked her to give our love to Thena and our grandparents.

Andy has to be at work today for a conference. Please keep him in your thoughts; I have the luxury of falling apart in my own home, while he has to keep himself together. Heidi is currently in my lap, purring, and not letting me be alone.

Tomorrow is the 11-month anniversary of Thena's death.

Comments

[esmerel.livejournal.com]

Hugs and condolences to both of you.

[grifyn.livejournal.com]

Know that you are in our thoughts today. This is a terrible loss, made even more terrible that Thena's loss is still very recent. (To me, even, and I didn't even know her except through your posts.)

[the-agent.livejournal.com]

I realize I have little if anything to do with the events in your journal, and far be it from me, worthless commentator that I am, to say something that would tie me back in, so forgive this non sequitur of a return.

After seeing this post, though, and with a recent pet of my own for the first time in over a decade, seeing those eyes, and knowing you'd do anything in the world to protect them, I had to say something.

I just want to say I'm very sorry about your little one. It must have been tremendously trying for you both - I hope you and Andy will be alright. I know Gail is - she's just fine now.

[twotone]

You and Andy have our condolences.

[torquemada.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I'm glad that Gail had such good two-legged parents for so long.

[platypus]

I'm so sorry. I hope Gail is sending you purrs via Heidi. I'm sure she knew she was lucky to have you (and, of course, vice versa).

[lowapproach.livejournal.com]

My mother has worked with her county humane society and an animal adoption center for almost two years now since her sheltie died.

They have a poster framed with these simple rules on them, from pets to their owners on how to care for them.

The tenth goes, "When I am very old, when I no longer enjoy good health, please do not make heroic efforts to keep me going.  I am not having fun.  Just see to it that my trusting life is taken gently.  And be with me on that difficult journey when it is time to say goodbye.  Never say, 'I can't bear to watch.'  Everything is easier for me when you are there. I will leave this earth knowing with my last breath that my fate was always safest in your hands.  I love you."

[blackgryphon.livejournal.com]

::hugs::

[missysedai.livejournal.com]

Oh Cat. I'm so very, very sorry. I'm sure she and Thena have plenty to talk about. Bast keep them, and bless you.

[sylke.livejournal.com]

My thoughts will be with both you and Andy, and with Gail, today. I wish I had more to offer than virtual *HUGS*. :/

[tyee.livejournal.com]

I'm so so sorry. Hugs to you both. :(

[goldenlily.livejournal.com]

HUG. I don't know what to say, except that though hard it was better for Gail this way and I hope she and Thena are collecting milk bottle tops and playing wherever they are.

My thoughts are with all three of you. If you need anything, do let us know.

[swami-bob.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm typing through tears. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know there's not much consolation in knowing that she's playing through the ethereal fields of catnip and she'll be waiting for you to join with her in the afterlife. But do take much consolation in the fact that she was well loved and couldn't have asked for a more caring home.

[echoweaver.livejournal.com]

If you and/or Andy want company tonight, we're here. I'm so sorry.

[solcita.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts.

[lydiere.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. I'm so sorry to hear that *huge amounts of hugs*

[raira.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

It's hard to know what to say, except that I'm glad you've got eachother to support eachother through this.

And that I'm thinking of you.

HUG

[jklgoduke.livejournal.com]

Virtual hugs and very real condolences from all of us!

Condolences

[clubjuggler.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for you guys. :-(

[kikayume.livejournal.com]

"Weep not for me, though I am gone
Into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight.

I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love, I was so blessed
For all those many years.

There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear is now all gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not my strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life."
- "Wishes from Rainbow Bridge"

*hugs*

[celebra.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[druidsfire.livejournal.com]

*gentle snugs to both*

I am so sorry to hear this. I know how hard this must be for you, having gone through it myself with Purr. I'm here if you need me.

[wolfaura.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that things turned out this way, hugs to both of you.

*hug*

[ovrclokd.livejournal.com]

i'm so sorry...

[pinkrose70.livejournal.com]

Please find some small comfort knowing that you will all be together again. I believe in Rainbrow Bridge, and wait to see my departed kitties and dogs at that time.

[kent.livejournal.com]

I know we haven't chatted since I quit MUSHing, but I still remember how fondly you regarded your cats and told tales of their adventures. I'm so sorry about what happened, but I have a feeling that Gail had a great life with you, so you should be commended for being a great parent.

[aardvarklf.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your cat/friend/companion.

[gconnor.livejournal.com]

Gah! I am sorry for your loss.

[erish.livejournal.com]

Cat, Andy, I am so so sorry. I've been keeping you and Gail in my prayers over the past weeks, and will continue to do so. Sending you gentle hugs. I hope that you and Andy can fall together once he returns.

Much love to both of you.
Kirsti

[mirielkitsune.livejournal.com]

Teach me not to check my journal for so long.

I am so sorry to hear about Gail, and I'll keep you in my prayers. It is always hard to lose a member of the family, whether two legged or four.