another one who left - RIP Milo
 

I hate these threads. My cat Milo is near the end of his run. Age unknown - at least 15 as I adopted him as an adult back in '00 but probably 17 or 18. The last year + has been rough on everyone - lots of lost weight, lost sleep and cleaning up messes. This morning he was really struggling - rear legs not working well, very dehydrated. Drank a bunch of water, hid behind the toilet, threw up (clear), then later this afternoon/evening got some more water in him but he can't walk well. Have a vet coming tomorrow but probably will be the last goodbye.

I hate this part...

sorry, man. this sucks.

Hated it when I had to put mine down at a couple of months past 20. However I could see she was within hours of dying. That was confirmed by the vet after he put her to sleep. I haven't gotten another pet since, & that was back in '07.

Sad indeed.

Toby says "A big thanks for looking after Milo all that time and making life fun."

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He was an ex-wildcat who was down on his luck, probably had about a week left but he decided I looked a good bet and moved in. We have been best buddies for the last six years. He won't live forever (FIV) but has a great time while he's around.

17 or 18 is not bad going, especially for an opted cat, well done.

Yes that is the hardest part about having a pet is the final goodbye. Sorry to hear about your cat. G.

Sorry to hear NS. It is never easy.

:(

VERY sorry to hear this but you have to do right by the little fella....it's hard but he's had a long run so take some solace in that, Todd.

Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

RIP little Milo. Sleep well.

Indeed....sorry to read this Todd.

I know your pain and I'm sorry to hear. It's awful and the feelings of helplessness and self-doubt are the worst. All the best and I hope things work out well and don't drag out. All the best.

BTDT, so sorry Todd :(

The level of coolness resident in a great cat cannot be fully understood by mere humans, although I am sure Milo tried :cool:

Rest easy, big boy.

bummer.

last night, while i was chasing "fergie" around last night with a screaming rat in her jaws..i was wishing for this day..

today? we're good. man, you should have heard the cursing as i was clorox cleaning up the trail of dripping blood.

sorry to hear this T...

remembering my Merlin right now...
he was..
as they say..
one cool cat..

Rika

I am sure Milo has had a good run. Sorry to hear about his struggle.

Vet came this morning. Before that I spent some quality time next to him on the floor. He could barely walk and couldn't keep his tongue in his mouth. Vet was great and it was a very peaceful event. God speed Milo.

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Sad times all right.

When it is time for them to go, it's time to call the vet and we are preparing for that event.

Our 15 YO female cat had a major stroke a couple of months ago and has recovered more than we ever expected but we know that it is just a matter of time til she is in the same boat as Milo health wise.

Damn cats, one can get really attached to them.

We with harts do what we can, and we can only do so much.
The guilt words should, could would, need not be applied.
You both gave each other warm times.
sorry man

Thanks for doing the right thing, Todd. Milo was indeed a cool customer (as all our kiddles are) and a great companion - who shall be sorely missed.

And for sharing - I don't know if I could do that - my heart is hit so hard - it's hard to even share stuff like this for want of the right words to use. There really aren't any.

Peace to you and yours brother.

Godspeed kitty, and condolences to the OP.

He had a long and good life.
Nothing more that anyone could wish for.

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,

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Whacha eatin?

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We need to talk,

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My dear departed Scupper, +15 years


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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.