Reply #6: I'm sorry Will, but it sounds like it's time. Same thing with my beloved cat two years ago. [View All]

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Painful thing for me, but when the doc said it was time, and lifted up my cat's coat to point out that his skin had begun to turn yellow, I said let's do it, and we did it right then. He told me it would probably be ok for him to come home for another night to say goodbye, but that was for me, not for Hamilton. Hamilton was ready to leave, despite the love still in his eyes. Hardest thing I've ever had to do.

I'm sure that is true for you too, and your situation mirrors mine so much. I'm telling you, step outside the situation for a minute, leave emotion out of it for just a few, and the decision becomes clear.

You don't want the pet to suffer a minute longer than necessary. If your vet is saying it's time, buddy, it's time.

Two things helped me when it was time to say goodbye to Hamilton: the story of the rainbow bridge, and the strong belief that souls in this life move on and wait for us on the other side. I've no doubt my cat had as much of a soul as any person has. I've very little doubt that I'll see him, and others, when my time comes to cross over.

But right now, you have to do what is right for your pet, without regard to how much it hurts for you.

All the best, WillParkinson.