Anticipatory Grief

[Zardnaar]

On a related topic, one thing I will always remember that came from a vet. When the time comes to say goodbye, a lot of people won't go to the back room because they can't or won't handle seeing their pet put to sleep. But that last moment, alone with the vet, is scary for the pet. The vet said often the pets will look around looking for their family (cuz in most cases, the vet is stressful already for the animal). So if you can, stay with your pet so the last thing they see and feel is your comfort, even if it's hard for you.

We lost Ember a couple of years back. Little cat.

Held her paw patting her at the end wife starts bawling. Its rough.

We didn't recognize cancer symptoms and had her tested twice a year so it was kinda rapid.

We have another elderly cat. Not sure how old he is we've had him 15 years next month. Adopted from SPCA full grown he's probably 16/17.

The Muppet in my avatar is my nephew cat. Stray I rehomed to my SiL place. He likes my nephew a lot but is equal opportunity moocher.