My friend is dying

[Kahuna Burger]

Then go adopt a small kitten from a shelter to take his place.

AAAUUUGGGHHH!!!!!! On behalf of every animal care professional on the planet Please Ignore Above Advice!!!!!

*cough cough*

Or to put it another way, that may turn out to be a very bad idea. While it works for a small grop of pet owners, obtaining a new animal too soon after the death of a beloved friend can be a disaster for the owner and new animal. Give it time.

Kahuna Burger

 

[Liquide]

Sorry to hear about that, Liquide. Follow your vets advice and put the cat to sleep. No sense keeping an animal in pain.

Then go adopt a small kitten from a shelter to take his place.

Even if you might mean well with your comment and I take it as such, this would normally offend me and I'll try and explain why.

My Linus is not just a cat not a pet, he is my compatriot and belowed friend that has been at my side and we have helped eachother out for his whole life in both ups and downs.

Going and adopting a kitten will be the same thing as getting a replacement brother when/if my own brother would die.

It does not compute and feels utterly wrong in all senses of the word.

I still consider that you meant well and thank you for the words though.

 

[King_Stannis]

Even if you might mean well with your comment and I take it as such, this would normally offend me and I'll try and explain why.

My Linus is not just a cat not a pet, he is my compatriot and belowed friend that has been at my side and we have helped eachother out for his whole life in both ups and downs.

Going and adopting a kitten will be the same thing as getting a replacement brother when/if my own brother would die.

It does not compute and feels utterly wrong in all senses of the word.

I still consider that you meant well and thank you for the words though.

I did mean well, and I suppose it depends on the type of person you are. My aunt had a cat for about 14 years that just died. She is already talking about getting another one. I can see your point, too. Perhaps after the sting wears off you'll be ready for another cat.

Sorry if I offended you.

 

[Mathew_Freeman]

Aw. *sniff* That's sad. Hope you remember all the times he was a good cat to you...

 

[ejja_1]

Condolences

Im sorry to hear that you are losing a good friend, it's never easy when a loved one passes on. I have had many animals over the years , and it never gets easier.
But after awhile you realise that the love and companionship they give is worth the pain when they go.
The worst for me was a tan hooded rat I had named Cindy, she was smarter than most people. I trained her from when she was young and she learned everything that I could teach her, she never bit anyone or peed outside of her cage. After 2 years of love and constant friendship, she became ill with cancer. It was throat cancer and was slowly closing off her airway so that she started to die of aphyxiation. I did not have the money to have her put down and had to cease her suffering myself. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do, and I was not the same for many years. I just got over the emotions accosiated with it in the last 3 years and have been able to bring myself to own pets again.
I know have 2 small puppies, and honestly could not concieve of being without them. They make everyday brighter, and make coming home every day almost like cristmas.
I wish you the best with your dear friend linus and hope you both have many more days together, live and love well my friend.

Ejja