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Posted by Brandy pup on March 17, 2002 at 10:57:56:
Godspeed little Legume.
Posted by sabrina on March 17, 2002 at 11:00:50:
Sasha,
I've included my email addy....email me and I'll send you my home number.....I've had to do the same thing for the same reasons with Rascal....and it's so so so very hard....there's no way to make it easier....you tried very hard to heal him, but it wasn't to be...for whatever reason....but he knows love, and so do you....I remember how hard it was for me, and those feelings of letting him down....the feelings that I'd failed. (Any of us who have to put a cat to sleep know that feeling, i'm sure...).
But if you would like to talk...email me ....ok? *hugs to you*
Sabrina
Posted by Leslie on March 17, 2002 at 11:02:15:
make Legume's trip to the Bridge easier
Posted by Cindy (smokey's mommy) on March 17, 2002 at 11:09:26:
I could tell from your recent posts he's been getting worse and worse.. you are making such a difficult decision but obviously with HIM in your heart. You are with me in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I will light a candle for you and legume. Thank you for being so unselfish. Idon't know that I"d have the strength to do what you're doing.. he's so lucky to have you. Love and prayers, Cindy
Posted by Kammy on March 17, 2002 at 11:10:55:
I know this isn't easy. Through the internet many of us have come to love him. He is in our hearts and will always be there.
Posted by shawna on March 17, 2002 at 11:21:25;
] Posted by TLee on March 17, 2002 at 11:13:47:
I have known all along that you would do what was in the best interests of Gumie. So you will do what you have to do for him tomorrow. I am so so sorry it has come to this. Perhaps little Gumie will find a nice man named Butch at the bridge to share his smiles with. My father-in-law loved my cats, and I know if there is a way, Butch would love some feline smiles where he is now.
Posted by Deluge' on March 17, 2002 at 11:23:29:
Oh, I know what you're going through. I'm the one who took our 17 year old to the vet to have him PTS. He had cancer and there was nothing else they could do for him. My husband was supposed to take him, and he could not bring himself, kept saying I'll take him tomorrow, or I can't go today, I don't have time. So, on Saturday morning, October 21 of last year I put him in the pet taxi and we went. I told him how sorry I was the whole way there. He had lost that "look" you are talking about. His eyes were tired and I felt guilty for keeping him here, that was my own selfishness. I felt more guilty, taking him to end his life, but I knew it was the best thing I could do for him. And I cried and cried and cried. I too, had other felines in the house, but I was closest to him. Gosh, we had him since he was 6 weeks old. But, I knew for his sake, I had to do it. He didn't enjoy living anymore. And, if I was in his place, I would want my humans to do what was best for me. Not keep me around for their own selfish reasons. Don't get me wrong, it will be hard, but, I promise you will get through it. And someday you will be able to say, I did what was best for my little guy. I think of him everyday, and always will. He is gone from my life, but NEVER will he be gone from my heart. Just do what is best for Gumie. God bless and I will be sending prayers of comfort and love your way. Bless Gumie's little heart.
Posted by KTW on March 17, 2002 at 11:32:38:
and I know how hard it is. I've been lucky enough to have Mike and he's been wonderful about being "the strong one" when things like this happen. It's so hard to go so many battle rounds with them and then realize you've done all you can do. Apparently the Goddess needs him now and you can't stand in Her way. I know, I know.... makes it NO easier. Some kitties are just TOO GOOD for this world. They are here for a while to teach us something and give us something and then they have to go. Legume has given you what he came to give you,,, now give him back to his Mother and be content with the fact that you were THE BEST one for him while he was here. Part with him gently, knowing that he loved you well and that you did everything in your power to make him feel good and to give him a good life. This may not have come out as well as it sounded in my head,, but I think you get the idea.
Posted by Kikora on March 17, 2002 at 11:39:17:
Posted by Jill on March 17, 2002 at 11:40:38:
just last week. In fact, last Sunday was my last day at home with Sami. My prayers are with you and Legume. You will find the strength to say goodbye through your love for him...
Posted by sweeney on March 17, 2002 at 11:49:52:
Please concentrate on how much time and joy you brought him. You were the best Meowmie he could ever have found and he was so lucky to have you. Nothing I can say is adequate to this sadness, but know we are all wishing you strength.
Posted by aimee on March 17, 2002 at 11:58:48:
after all you've done for Legume, i'm really sorry that he couldn't get better and stay better. you did a lot more for that cat than most other people would have done. you gave it your best, and now you know that the time has come. it can only make you wonder that it seems that some of the best animals have to die sooner than the others. i like to think that it's because they are able to accomplish so much that they don't have to stay as long as the others to make a difference in the world. ((((hugs and prayers))) i know that it will seem like the end of the world for now, but time will pass, and you'll always have memories of the good times that you had with little 'Gumie
Posted by DizzyBarb on March 17, 2002 at 12:01:16;
Posted by Mcat on March 17, 2002 at 12:13:48
That is admirable.
Posted by Laura (Piglet's Mom) on March 17, 2002 at 12:26:01:
Its his time, he'll be fine. You take care of you all all those other kitties. Let Bendy give you some special lovin'.
Posted by Tammy on March 17, 2002 at 12:29:00
Posted by Shadow on March 17, 2002 at 12:37:27:
I'll be praying for you both
Posted by Cathi on March 17, 2002 at 12:46:53:
Just remember you made a difference in his life, you made him happy and feel loved, without you he would have been one sad cat. Remember the good times, and try not to dwell on the sad, and don't give up, because you did make a difference
Posted by GreenSock on March 17, 2002 at 13:03:14:
Oh my, I guess I thought this time would never come.
  Bless you for everything you've done for that darling little boy - he knew love because of *you*--please don't ever forget that.
That's what they told me when I was so upset over losing two fostered kittens.
If he smiles, it's because of you.
If he zooms, it's because of you
. If he purrs and nuzzles, it's because of you.
If he has any happy memories as he crosses that bridge, it's because of you.
You've given him life and love.
I'm so sorry. :~~(;
Posted by Beth on March 17, 2002 at 13:30:27:
The time spent apart won't be forever, though it may seem so. A part of Legume will be very close to you, though he may seem far away. The ultimate "I love you" we say to someone is letting them go when they are in constant pain, though the pain we feel to lose them seems so sharp and unending. You will always have a special place in your heart for your Legume, though other cats will tug at your heart. It's ok to love others, though you think that will never happen. Others will find their own place in your heart as it should be, Legume will be watching and helping you from the brige. Make Legume proud of you, just as you have been proud of him. Give yourself time to grieve and don't be afraid to get help with grief counseling they will help you find a way to cope.
Posted by Max's Mom on March 17, 2002 at 14:03:48:
Posted by slayv2petz on March 17, 2002 at 14:34:57
Posted by tucats on March 17, 2002 at 14:48:28
Posted by Crystal on March 17, 2002 at 15:14:34:
Hugs to you. I am so sorry. No words will make this any easier. Just know that we are all thinking of you and little Legume. Prayers for you both.
Posted by Cindyr on March 17, 2002 at 15:41:50:
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I'm so sorry about Gumie.... I understand how hard it can be, especially after you've fought for so long. You've done everything you could, and then some. Most people wouldn't have tried. You did and he had a happier time because of it. He loves you and will always love you. He'll be waiting patiently at the Bridge, and when he sees you again, he'll be so proud, because he'll be healthy! No more worrying about knocking out his catheter when he's playing... silly boy. And all our loved cats who are at the Bridge now are surely waiting for a new friend. They'll take care of him for you, keep him out of trouble. (If that's possible) I hope you have peace Sasha, in your decision to let Gumie go home. It's hard, but the kindest thing to do when there's such a possibility for him to get worse.
Many hugs,
MooCow (aka BJ)
