My cat.

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Originally Posted by Lauxa

I had to euthanize my dog today. She had congenital heart failure. She was about 13 years old, but we got her when she was 5.

Same sorts of feelings of guilt and regret. Although it's some comfort that she didn't have heart worms. They thought she might have at first and I nearly went insane with guilt since I know they're preventable. Cause of death was multiple organ failure due to old age.

Really sad tonight, can't sleep.

Lauxa, I'm so sorry about your dog! Big hugs, huge hugs.

I know it stinks, I'm still sad too, but we obviously loved our buddies and so I am sure they are happily playing around in the ether (well, my cat was a dog-hater so she's probably hissing at your dog, but I think they're still happy now and at peace).

Lots of love to you and your kids.

[shy talk]

Hey Aspiring......

My cat was 22 when she died. I immediately went out and got another - one that desperately needed a home (he now rules my home with a paw of iron), her 'surrogate' son...

He was 18 months old and is now 12, so the day will come when he passes on too, but I have given him a fantastic time and acceded to his every whim (dog's have masters, cats have staff, and I know my place!)......when that sad day comes, I will go straight out and get a 'surrogate' son or daughter to him who needs a home.

Pass your cats legacy on to another in need.