Goodbye Tony
Posted by Melissa Sugarbeet on October 21st, 2007
When I was just out of high school, I found an ad in the paper advertising free kittens. I had recently lost my cat of 6 years, and felt like I was ready for a new cat, especially when the person on the phone told me one was orange and white. I have a special love for orange and white cats. So I drove over and the man basically thrust this fat kitten into my hands without letting me see any of the others. I didn’t mind, because I fell in love on sight with this cat.
Fast forward to 10 years later. Tonight around 3:30am my mom called me, frantic. 2 dogs attacked my poor cat while he was sleeping outside. My mom and dad raced him to a 24 hour clinic. I raced to be with them.
My Tony cat had multiple broken ribs, a complete break in one of his arms, and they feared he was paralyzed in his lower legs. Survival was estimated at less than 50%. So we did the only humane thing we could do. We had my sweet, calm, never hurt anyone kitty cat put to sleep.
It might be one of the top 2 hardest things I’ve ever had to do in my life.
So excuse me if I’m not myself for a while and uninterested in anyone’s bullshit. I’m extremely sad and horribly angry all at the same time. I can’t stop crying and I can’t go to sleep. I’m just… I don’t know. I don’t know anything anymore.
October 21st, 2007 at 7:26 am
My most sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of such a beloved pet.
October 21st, 2007 at 10:15 am
Melissa, I’ve had to go through a similar situation and my love, thoughts, and heart go out to you and your family today. I’m so sorry.
October 21st, 2007 at 10:18 am
Meli, I’m so sorry; I’m crying now. I know what you’re going through - any of us that has had beloved pets that are family does. I wish things hadn’t been this way for you and Tony. I’m just so sorry.
October 21st, 2007 at 11:26 am
Melissa,so sorry to hear about your cat. It is a very difficult thing to lose a pet. I dont care what anyone says, they are part of the family! I cried for days when my dog got run down by a car.
October 21st, 2007 at 2:51 pm
I’m soo sorry!
Nothing I can say will really right now, but just know that I am thinking of you!!
Only Time heals these wounds, I’ve found out.
But u just sit back, try and relax in a hot bath, cry your heart out (bc thats another thing that will help, never stuff down these kinds of emotions! I’ve learned the hard way!), and don’t worry about SL drama or SL period!
We are all hear just worrying about you!
So take care of yourself and know that you did the best thing for your little kitty, who I am sure is looking down on you right now, thanking you with all his heart that you chose what you did.
Take care!
Peace and Love,
Can
October 21st, 2007 at 2:53 pm
**Nothing I can say will HELP right now** SOrry me and my effing typos!!
October 21st, 2007 at 3:22 pm
*hugs* My thoughts are with you and your family. It’s one of the roughest decisions in the world, and the only one you have left sometimes. I’m sorry you’re having to go through that.