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my dad had to take his 18yr old cat to the vets today.he came home without her:( mishka had been battling cancer of the stomach for 4 years but today it got too much for her.she couldnt walk this morning and has been crying all day. theoughout her illness she hasnt showed any sign that she was ill.she ate like a horse and bounded everywhere as if she was a kitten. goodnight mishka,i'll miss you darling. xxxxx

aww i feel for you we had to have ours put down after she developed kidney disease. Was a very sad day. she was 15

So sorry Susie, i bet your Dad is devastated too. ((((hugs)))) for you all. Ann Glos

Susie they are one of the family aren't they......... ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))) for you all

Sorry Susie - hugs for you and your dad Love Mary in Spain xx

mishka was a british blue who was the most adorable cat ever. she had the biggest orange eyes you ever did see. dad and mum are so upset. they have 4 of mishkas kittens which are now 15yrs old. but even still,it doesnt heal the hurt does it. xxx

A Pet’s Prayer If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep Then you must do what must be done, For this last battle can’t be won. You will be sad – I understand – Don’t let your grief then stay your hand; For this day, more than all the rest Your love and friendship stand the test. We’ve had so many happy years, What is to come can hold no fears; You’d not want me to suffer so When the time comes, please let me go. Take me where my needs they’ll tend, Only – stay with me till the end; And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will see It’s a kindness that you do for me; Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I’ve been saved. Don’t grieve that it should be you Who has to decide this thing to do; We’ve been so close all through the years, Don’t let your heart hold any tears. Author unknown. For you and your Mum and Dad, in memory of Mishka. ((((HUGS))))

Awwwwwww so sorry Susie hunni it's truely awful when it happens - lost both of mine within 6 weeks of each other, so I know how you and your dad must feel right now (((( big hugs )))) to you Mary x

Oh bless her heart. Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family isnt it...sending you (((hugs))) hun xx

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thankyou all so much glenys what a lovely poem thankyou xxxx

Hugs to you Susie, I tell my dog lots of stuff and he is failing now, so a big cuddle for your mam and pa too, Caz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I know how you feel, really breaks you up losing a pet........ hurts more sometimes than losing a distant family member Bob

Love and ((hugs)) to you and your parents Susie. We had to have our dog put down on tuesday, he was 16 years old, we took him in when my friends mother died 4 yrs ago. On saturday, I got the news my dad had died on the monday before, so am sitting and crying with you. Lovely poem Glenys. Nanna-Moo xxx

You're welcome, Susie, though I can't claim the credit for it I'm afraid. In 1997, when Bob and I were taking our 15-y-o Tiger puss to the vets for his regular injection for his failing kidneys, that poem was on the notice board in Reception. The lady there knew that time was running out for Tiger and offered to take a copy of it for us. I know it was written with a dog in mind, but I still think it's lovely. x Thank you too, Nanna. Sorry to hear your news - and your other experiences, folks. Hugs to you all. x

nanna im so sorry. hugs to you hun xxxx

So sorry for you all, had to have my dog put down earlier this year, she was 12 and had never shown any sign of being ill, had a tumour on spleen which ruptured, was a big shock as it happened suddenly, still miss her, know exactly how you feel. Also have a cat, having her has been a comfort. Jackie

Oh I feel very sorry for Mishka and your dad. We lost our Mog too in August. he had seemed off !! for the previous week,couldnt say what but didnt seem him self, investigation by the vet revealed multiple tumours in his abdomen and we agreed to let him go whilst under the anaethestic,kindest thing for him!! But do you know hubby and me have heard him at the patio doors scratching to come in since then. Was very spooky but at least hubby heard it too last week and opened the door cos he thought was our other cat. but she was upstairs at the time!!

i remember the day nan got mishka....and the time she desided to give birth in the wardrobe bless her lol.but the 1 thing i will never forget is ur gorgeous big eye and lovely face . sweet dream mishky oh mum just told shin and she said oh thank god it wasnt penny lol limmie xxx

limmy aww bless her. xx