My condolences. I'm not looking forward to sharing the experience.

Man, I am gutted. That cat was with me for over a quarter of my life. He was a bit of a pita - kind of a spaz, hid from strangers until the last year or so, and all of 2014 has been really hard as he struggled with digestive issues and rarely let me sleep more than 2 hours at a shot. But we're all a pita one way or another. My brief FB eulogy:

After a rough year or so and slow decline, Thursday night at midnight Milo wanted to have one last walk in the back yard. Friday morning he was weak and dehydrated, this morning the vet came to the house and helped Milo pass peacefully to a better place. Here's to a wonderful 14+ years together after rescuing him as an adult from a shelter in '00. Or considering he was always there through six different homes and two marriages, maybe he rescued me. God speed my friend. Namaste.

Godspeed Milo. Sorry for your loss Todd.

Sincere condolences on the loss of your buddy.
Certainly sounds like he deserves to be mourned.

Matt

My deep condolences and godspeed, Milo. These wonderful critters do get under our skins, don't they.

So sorry to hear about Milo. My little cockapoo has been with me almost 40% of my life. Strange when you put it like that.

Sad to hear. Great cats and great dogs are the hardest friends to let go of!

Best wishes to you and your family.

Dan

A tough time losing a pet member of the family.

this is tough for me to hear of your loss as I just lost my best friend on june 29th. I still feel empty without my cocker.

my best wishes go out to you and your family. it is tough to loose a great and loyal friend.

Sounds like you you did the right things from day one. That is why he was your buddy and got under your skin.

Godspeed Milo.

Just to add some levity to a very sad day in your life...
We have two very sweet female indoor cats, I put my foot down and said "read my lips, NO MORE PETS!"

So then we adopted Marshall:

Good morning daddy,

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407621724.jpg

Whacha eatin?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407621940.jpg

We need to talk,

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407622010.jpg

My dear departed Scupper, +15 years


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407622080.jpg

Very sorry for your loss. Hate this part of being an animal caregiver.

Godspeed Milo. Hang in there Todd.

+1. I know your house feels very empty tonight Todd...we've all been there before....take care!

Sorry Todd.

We know this going into the deal, but we choose to love them.
Cats are such a wonderful addition to our lives.
It's always heartbreaking when we lose them, because we chose to love them.
We will always be glad we chose them.

Condolences Todd. We have been there and will cross that bridge again. Thanks for sharing.

You did the right thing you ended the suffering of a loved one.

Heartfelt condolences.
Kudos to you for doing the right thing.
Rescuing a cat, giving him a good life, not letting him suffer..

bye milo!!

great cat name.