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Thatguy · 8 February 2015, 06:29 AM

Today we had to put down our 17 y/o cat, Lucas. My wife has had him since he was a kitten. A few days ago he quit eating and the vet said his kidneys were failing. My wife got home from a business trip in time to spend last night with him. It was the first pet either of us had to go through this with and was much harder than I expected.

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Jd Swiper · 8 February 2015, 06:33 AM

I'm truly sorry for your loss... I know what it's like to go through this and it's very tough. One thing I can tell you though is when you fell you guys are ready, picking out a new pet will Definetly help you move on as well as to make new memories..

One Ping Only · 8 February 2015, 06:34 AM

Sorry to hear. We get so attached to the little guys since they are always present. We lost one this summer far too soon, only ten. Similar situation, lost his voracious appetite, nothing the vet could do.

TimeToGo · 8 February 2015, 06:40 AM

Sorry for your loss!

It is a tough decision but we - as pet owners - do not want to see them suffer either..

HL65 · 8 February 2015, 06:46 AM

Sorry to hear it and I know how hard it is...My best,

cop414 · 8 February 2015, 06:48 AM

So sorry Wayne, we too lost one recently. I'm sure that your Lucas and our Maxwell are now together purring away,,, time will heal the hurt... Keep the pleasant memories close to your heart. God bless.

Snow-Dweller · 8 February 2015, 06:54 AM

I'm a dog man, not a cat man. Three years ago I went through the same awful thing with my 14 year old German Shepherd called Naya.

I mourn to this day and I know exactly how you feel right now.

The best advice I can give sounds hard.....go get yourselves a wonderful new young pet as soon on as possible. I know it wiill feel heartless......bit it's not.

mtrunner · 8 February 2015, 06:54 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. It is definitely the hardest part about being a pet owner. Our little guys never live long enough!

Thatguy · 8 February 2015, 06:58 AM

Thanks everyone! We still have another 18 year old cat but my wife is already trying to decide if getting a kitten or adopting a couple year old cat would be best. Whenever she is ready we will go to the humane society and see what she falls in love with.

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cop414 · 8 February 2015, 07:19 AM

We've yet to make that trip Wayne, take it slow.

hdrazor251 · 8 February 2015, 07:32 AM

They are family. Sorry for your loss.

Kobayashi · 8 February 2015, 08:06 AM

Hi Wayne - sorry for the loss. My thoughts are with you and your wife. Hope to see you at another GTG so we can toast in honor of Lucas. All the best.

1mlc · 8 February 2015, 08:17 AM

So sorry for your loss. We have had to do this with a three of our cats and until you go through it you don't realize just how hard it is. Cats are especially hard because they don't whine or complain when they are not feeling well so it is hard to tell how much pain they are in.

Take solace in knowing you did the right thing for the right reason.

linesiders · 8 February 2015, 08:51 AM

Very sorry - I dread the day for me. Pets are truly family.

Kingair · 8 February 2015, 08:53 AM

Sorry to hear the sad news . . . . .

PTruong · 8 February 2015, 08:54 AM

Sorry for your loss.

seand442 · 8 February 2015, 09:20 AM

Sorry for your loss. I still remember the day we had to put our lab down like it was yesterday. One of the toughest days of my life. Time will help, but on occasion, I still expect him to come trotting into the kitchen to clean up an ice cube I've dropped. Take it slow and remember the good times.

Marcela · 8 February 2015, 09:32 AM

I am very sorry for your loss. May it be a consolation to you that every minute of his life Lucas felt safe and loved by you and your family. Time will help you to slowly get used to life without him. Best wishes.

vitalsignsrn · 8 February 2015, 09:51 AM

Sorry to hear of your little ones passing. You had 17 yrs with him, cherish the fond memories you shared. :-)

sea-dweller · 8 February 2015, 09:58 AM

Sorry for the news. You will see him again at "The Rainbow Bridge".

GB-man · 8 February 2015, 10:24 AM

Sorry to hear Wayne, tough to lose family pets.

Roost5o · 8 February 2015, 12:15 PM

I feel your pain. I'm presently going through some issues with one of my dogs. She is getting better however. I thought she was dying and I did not realize just how much I loved her until she got sick.

"If there are no dogs (or cats) in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went"
~Will Rogers~

joeychitwood · 8 February 2015, 11:08 AM

So sorry. I have an 18 year-old Siamese cat, and she is starting to really slow down. I dread what a you are feeling now. These animals live with us for decades, and they are family.

nc42acc · 8 February 2015, 11:15 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. One of the hardest things for loving parents of a beloved pet is to make the decision to send them to a better place. I feel for you and your wife as I did the same thing last year.

texex91 · 8 February 2015, 11:39 AM

I'm very sorry. I've had to put down two pets and it was the hardest thing I've ever done.

I know you gave him an amazing life.

Hang in there.

bayerische · 8 February 2015, 12:05 PM

Like losing a member of your family IMHO.

rr-nyc · 8 February 2015, 01:33 PM

So sorry for your loss.

It's such a blessing to have a loving pet in the family but its never easy making that decision. Find comfort that he is no longer suffering

Scot_3 · 8 February 2015, 01:47 PM

All my prayers are with you, truly sorry for your loss
I know just how hard this is

Hairdude1 · 8 February 2015, 02:44 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss.

Racerdj · 8 February 2015, 11:35 PM

Very sorry about your loss. They can be a great and enjoyable part of a family.

8 February 2015, 06:29 AM	#1
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Hardest day as a pet owner Today we had to put down our 17 y/o cat, Lucas. My wife has had him since he was a kitten. A few days ago he quit eating and the vet said his kidneys were failing. My wife got home from a business trip in time to spend last night with him. It was the first pet either of us had to go through this with and was much harder than I expected. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 February 2015, 06:33 AM	#2
Jd Swiper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ri Watch: 2014 tt GMT11 Posts: 234	I'm truly sorry for your loss... I know what it's like to go through this and it's very tough. One thing I can tell you though is when you fell you guys are ready, picking out a new pet will Definetly help you move on as well as to make new memories.. __________________ 2014 tt Ceramic GMT

8 February 2015, 06:46 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Sorry to hear it and I know how hard it is...My best, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 February 2015, 06:54 AM	#7
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I'm a dog man, not a cat man. Three years ago I went through the same awful thing with my 14 year old German Shepherd called Naya. I mourn to this day and I know exactly how you feel right now. The best advice I can give sounds hard.....go get yourselves a wonderful new young pet as soon on as possible. I know it wiill feel heartless......bit it's not. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

8 February 2015, 07:19 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	We've yet to make that trip Wayne, take it slow. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

8 February 2015, 06:40 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Sorry for your loss! It is a tough decision but we - as pet owners - do not want to see them suffer either..

8 February 2015, 06:54 AM	#8
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I am so sorry for your loss. It is definitely the hardest part about being a pet owner. Our little guys never live long enough!

8 February 2015, 06:58 AM	#9
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Thanks everyone! We still have another 18 year old cat but my wife is already trying to decide if getting a kitten or adopting a couple year old cat would be best. Whenever she is ready we will go to the humane society and see what she falls in love with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 February 2015, 07:32 AM	#11
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	They are family. Sorry for your loss. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 February 2015, 08:06 AM	#12
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Hi Wayne - sorry for the loss. My thoughts are with you and your wife. Hope to see you at another GTG so we can toast in honor of Lucas. All the best.

8 February 2015, 08:17 AM	#13
1mlc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NC Posts: 179	So sorry for your loss. We have had to do this with a three of our cats and until you go through it you don't realize just how hard it is. Cats are especially hard because they don't whine or complain when they are not feeling well so it is hard to tell how much pain they are in. Take solace in knowing you did the right thing for the right reason.

8 February 2015, 08:51 AM	#14
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Very sorry - I dread the day for me. Pets are truly family. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

8 February 2015, 08:53 AM	#15
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Sorry to hear the sad news . . . . .

8 February 2015, 08:54 AM	#16
PTruong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Arcadia, Cali Watch: 114060 & 116520 Posts: 673	Sorry for your loss.

8 February 2015, 09:20 AM	#17
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Sorry for your loss. I still remember the day we had to put our lab down like it was yesterday. One of the toughest days of my life. Time will help, but on occasion, I still expect him to come trotting into the kitchen to clean up an ice cube I've dropped. Take it slow and remember the good times. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

8 February 2015, 09:32 AM	#18
Marcela "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,473	I am very sorry for your loss. May it be a consolation to you that every minute of his life Lucas felt safe and loved by you and your family. Time will help you to slowly get used to life without him. Best wishes. __________________ "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same"

8 February 2015, 09:51 AM	#19
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Sorry to hear of your little ones passing. You had 17 yrs with him, cherish the fond memories you shared. :-)

8 February 2015, 09:58 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sorry for the news. You will see him again at "The Rainbow Bridge".

8 February 2015, 10:24 AM	#21
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Sorry to hear Wayne, tough to lose family pets.

8 February 2015, 12:15 PM	#22
Roost5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Gregg Location: Savannah Watch: Da Hulk Posts: 652	I feel your pain. I'm presently going through some issues with one of my dogs. She is getting better however. I thought she was dying and I did not realize just how much I loved her until she got sick. "If there are no dogs (or cats) in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went" ~Will Rogers~

8 February 2015, 11:08 AM	#23
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	So sorry. I have an 18 year-old Siamese cat, and she is starting to really slow down. I dread what a you are feeling now. These animals live with us for decades, and they are family.

8 February 2015, 11:15 AM	#24
nc42acc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marty Location: North Carolina Watch: out!!!!! Posts: 502	I am so sorry for your loss. One of the hardest things for loving parents of a beloved pet is to make the decision to send them to a better place. I feel for you and your wife as I did the same thing last year.

8 February 2015, 11:39 AM	#25
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I'm very sorry. I've had to put down two pets and it was the hardest thing I've ever done. I know you gave him an amazing life. Hang in there.

8 February 2015, 12:05 PM	#26
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Like losing a member of your family IMHO. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 February 2015, 01:33 PM	#27
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	So sorry for your loss. It's such a blessing to have a loving pet in the family but its never easy making that decision. Find comfort that he is no longer suffering

8 February 2015, 01:47 PM	#28
Scot_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Scot Location: USA Watch: 1966 boyscout Posts: 914	All my prayers are with you, truly sorry for your loss I know just how hard this is __________________ Thanks Scot

8 February 2015, 02:44 PM	#29
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

8 February 2015, 11:35 PM	#30
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Very sorry about your loss. They can be a great and enjoyable part of a family. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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