Don't laugh. If you're going to make fun, don't post here. But please, anyone who prays, please pray for my cat. And me. I don't know what to do...She's sick, and the vet suspects either cancer or some kind of permenant illness. She was on a special diet that was supposed to help, but it's not, and my family is starting to tell me it might be time to jjust stop her suffering. This cat is like my baby, and I've had her forever...I'm scared, and I don't believe in any god, but I don't know what else to do. Please pray for her and that I'll know what's right. I don't want her to be in pain, but the thought of...without knowing for sure... It's just so hard
Please help
Okay, usually I'm not the nice guy, or serious guy. But this time I'll be serious. I used to hate my cat, I bullied it past what I would ever do to a human, and laughed at the thought of it getting run over by a car. One night, it happened, I was shocked. That night the cat was put down, and there I was, watching its eyes blink for the first time, taking the first breath, something that nobody wishes to see.
Since I do not know your name, I will call you mike...
God loves you Mike, and you need to realise this. But believing in a god will create a helping hand from god to you, he will guide you through the rough times of life, as that is what he is here for. Your cat needs your help, enjoy the time with your cat, as the sounds of things it is in a very bad condition. I'm not saying your cat will die, I am just helping you realise that nothing lives for ever.
I have to be honest, that I am not much of a prayer, but I will pray for you today.
I hope your cat gets better.
Since I do not know your name, I will call you mike...
God loves you Mike, and you need to realise this. But believing in a god will create a helping hand from god to you, he will guide you through the rough times of life, as that is what he is here for. Your cat needs your help, enjoy the time with your cat, as the sounds of things it is in a very bad condition. I'm not saying your cat will die, I am just helping you realise that nothing lives for ever.
I have to be honest, that I am not much of a prayer, but I will pray for you today.
I hope your cat gets better.
Thank you, Mr Smith. It really means a lot to me.
No problem dude ;)
While I can't speak for others here, I will definitely pray for you and your cat.
It does indeed sound as if your cat, as well as you, are in a tough situation. I know what it's like to loose a pet that you've had for a long time.
As far as laughing at you over your request, I don't think that anyone would do that. It's an honest and heart felt request.
As you go through this, know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe that will bring you a small bit of comfort as you go through this.
It does indeed sound as if your cat, as well as you, are in a tough situation. I know what it's like to loose a pet that you've had for a long time.
As far as laughing at you over your request, I don't think that anyone would do that. It's an honest and heart felt request.
As you go through this, know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe that will bring you a small bit of comfort as you go through this.
| kaikou wrote: |
| Don't laugh. If you're going to make fun, don't post here. But please, anyone who prays, please pray for my cat. And me. I don't know what to do...She's sick, and the vet suspects either cancer or some kind of permenant illness. She was on a special diet that was supposed to help, but it's not, and my family is starting to tell me it might be time to jjust stop her suffering. This cat is like my baby, and I've had her forever...I'm scared, and I don't believe in any god, but I don't know what else to do. Please pray for her and that I'll know what's right. I don't want her to be in pain, but the thought of...without knowing for sure... It's just so hard |
Pray to God, He listens to the prayers of every one! The Lord God listens to them, pray to God in the name of Jesus! It is His decision to heal it or not!
Try what have you to loose! 
I know how you feel. I had to put my one dog down right before thanksgiving. I know how hard it herts. I will wish the best to you. I used to hate my cat to but when it died i couldn't help but crying my eyes out. not like my dog though. I wish you all the luck i have. I am sorry you have to go through all of this. Just remember they don't live forever. I had a horible time during a couple of months. In october my cat died november dog died and in december my grandmoms dog died. So I really know what you are going through. So i wish you the best of luck with it.
I just wanted to let you guys know, she's on a new medication now, and we should know in a week if it's helping or not. I would really apprciate your prayers and I want to thank everyone for your support. She's a very special little kitty. 
I'll certainly pray for you, but remember the words of most other people who have replied... nothing lasts forever. However, I can appreciate what you're going through. Remember that in the end, whatever does happen, happens for the best.
Thanks. I do understand nothing can last forever. It's just that she's largely what's held me together through some tough times, and the thought of her not having here... It's not even that so much as having to decide what happens if this medication doesn't work. I know that it would be wrong to make her suffer more, but she's a person to me. She's my baby. And I don't believe in giving up on life. I believe in fighting for it until you can't fight anymore. But she can't make that decision, and I can't explain to her what's happening. I can't ask her what she wants me to do....
I don't know.
I don't know.
Hello Kaikou,
First off, *hugs* to you during this tough time. I have lost several pets over the years and know how difficult it is to have to let them go, or to face the possibility of letting them go.
Prevention Magazine has an article in the current issue about the decision on whether or not to euthanize a pet. Part of the article:
I understand what you mean when you say that you don't believe in giving up on life. In general, I don't either. But something to consider is the balance between length of life and quality of life . . . at what point is your fur-baby's quality of life so poor that euthanasia would be a kindness? As for explaining to her what's happening, it's been my experience that animals instinctively know when they're ready to let go -- they understand in their own way, and know you love them and want what's best for them. Please note that I'm not advocating giving up -- by all means, certainly explore every avenue medicine has to offer that's within your means. But if it comes to letting go, don't beat yourself up over it. She'll know when it's time, she'll be out of pain when it's over, and I belive she'll be waiting for you in the next life -- young, healthy, and vibrant as ever.
I hope the new medication works out and your baby gets better. More *hugs*, and I'm sending some healing energy your way. Keep us posted, okay?
| kaikou wrote: |
| Thanks. I do understand nothing can last forever. It's just that she's largely what's held me together through some tough times, and the thought of her not having here... It's not even that so much as having to decide what happens if this medication doesn't work. I know that it would be wrong to make her suffer more, but she's a person to me. She's my baby. And I don't believe in giving up on life. I believe in fighting for it until you can't fight anymore. But she can't make that decision, and I can't explain to her what's happening. I can't ask her what she wants me to do....
I don't know. |
First off, *hugs* to you during this tough time. I have lost several pets over the years and know how difficult it is to have to let them go, or to face the possibility of letting them go.
Prevention Magazine has an article in the current issue about the decision on whether or not to euthanize a pet. Part of the article:
| Prevention, May 2006, p.206 - 207 wrote: |
| Be prepared for mixed emotions: Even if a pet is in a coma or requires continuous pain medication, owners typically feel anxious and uncertain about ending his life. "Most people say they did it either too soon or too late," says Wallace Sife, PhD, author of The Loss of a Pet and founding president of the nonprofit Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. The reality is that unless death comes naturally, the time may never seem right, Sife says, and yet keeping an animal alive may be serving your needs, not his. To help unravel your feelings from your pet's experience, pay attention to physical indicators of his condition. Signs that it may be time include: He can no longer walk to the food bowl, can't move to defecate, or doesn't enjoy playtime or affection. Ferraro puts it another way: "There comes a moment when you and the pet are tired and done and you just can't do it anymore." |
I understand what you mean when you say that you don't believe in giving up on life. In general, I don't either. But something to consider is the balance between length of life and quality of life . . . at what point is your fur-baby's quality of life so poor that euthanasia would be a kindness? As for explaining to her what's happening, it's been my experience that animals instinctively know when they're ready to let go -- they understand in their own way, and know you love them and want what's best for them. Please note that I'm not advocating giving up -- by all means, certainly explore every avenue medicine has to offer that's within your means. But if it comes to letting go, don't beat yourself up over it. She'll know when it's time, she'll be out of pain when it's over, and I belive she'll be waiting for you in the next life -- young, healthy, and vibrant as ever.
I hope the new medication works out and your baby gets better. More *hugs*, and I'm sending some healing energy your way. Keep us posted, okay?
I'll do so m8
Some of the posters already mentioned that you have to remind yourself nothing lasts forever. I want to write something more about this hopefully to understand and let go of your illusion which brings you and everybody around you only suffering.
First about your thinking that this cat is something special. You say: "She is something special.", another one might say: "What a biest!" and a third person might say: "Cats are for nothing worth.".
What I want to show with this example is that there are tree different opinions or views about this only ONE cat. Whatever you say or think about her it is everytime the same cat. The cat is nothing - eighter special, nor a biest or not worthy. She is just a cat. Nothing more or less. Opinions, views ("She is this and that") same like yours are only creations of the mind. Not real with no substance.
Do I understand you right you want to suffer because of a creation of your mind??? You want to share suffering with other people because you cling to a creation, something which is so substance less??
Then about your clinging or craving. Every being want the things others than they are. You will die I will die and your cat also. If not today maybe tomorrow. But human want to play god and are thinking everything should happen to their wishes. Man realize that the laws of nature are out of your hands! If its time for her or you its time. It's not bad, good, not fair or whatever. Just NATURE nothing more. Don't value the things, don't create something where nothing is. This is the cause of your and the suffering of all other beings. Take every situation as it is, don't want it to be others or you will only suffer. Not even the god has control about everything.
The cause of your suffering is not that your cat is sick or will die, NO your create the cause by yourself!!!! The cat has nothing to do with it, nothing!!!! Let her what she is and do not try to change her in the way you only like it.
Prepare yourself to let go, but letting go with understanding!
Know that everything is changing. Look at yourself. Before 10 years you was looking totally different. Everyday when you look in your mirrow you look different. Every second millions of cells are dying in your body. Why do you think are you eating??
Once you will be in the same situation as your cat. Sick and going to be die. Actually it's not your cat. not even your body is yours. It's only the elements you are eating. Stop eating and you will see that you get more thin. Do the opposit and the body gets fat. Only elements not you but this is not so easy to understand I know by my own experience.
Best wishes to you and the cat,
A practitioner
First about your thinking that this cat is something special. You say: "She is something special.", another one might say: "What a biest!" and a third person might say: "Cats are for nothing worth.".
What I want to show with this example is that there are tree different opinions or views about this only ONE cat. Whatever you say or think about her it is everytime the same cat. The cat is nothing - eighter special, nor a biest or not worthy. She is just a cat. Nothing more or less. Opinions, views ("She is this and that") same like yours are only creations of the mind. Not real with no substance.
Do I understand you right you want to suffer because of a creation of your mind??? You want to share suffering with other people because you cling to a creation, something which is so substance less??
Then about your clinging or craving. Every being want the things others than they are. You will die I will die and your cat also. If not today maybe tomorrow. But human want to play god and are thinking everything should happen to their wishes. Man realize that the laws of nature are out of your hands! If its time for her or you its time. It's not bad, good, not fair or whatever. Just NATURE nothing more. Don't value the things, don't create something where nothing is. This is the cause of your and the suffering of all other beings. Take every situation as it is, don't want it to be others or you will only suffer. Not even the god has control about everything.
The cause of your suffering is not that your cat is sick or will die, NO your create the cause by yourself!!!! The cat has nothing to do with it, nothing!!!! Let her what she is and do not try to change her in the way you only like it.
Prepare yourself to let go, but letting go with understanding!
Know that everything is changing. Look at yourself. Before 10 years you was looking totally different. Everyday when you look in your mirrow you look different. Every second millions of cells are dying in your body. Why do you think are you eating??
Once you will be in the same situation as your cat. Sick and going to be die. Actually it's not your cat. not even your body is yours. It's only the elements you are eating. Stop eating and you will see that you get more thin. Do the opposit and the body gets fat. Only elements not you but this is not so easy to understand I know by my own experience.
Best wishes to you and the cat,
A practitioner
I understand what you mean when you say, "She's your baby". I had a dog that I felt that way about. It hurts to loose them. I'm still praying for you. Thanks for keeping us up to date on how she's doing. May God be with you during this time of trial.
so nice to te ting's to pray after....
I'v allready prayed, hope you cat get well again!
God bless you and you'r Cat!
I'v allready prayed, hope you cat get well again!
God bless you and you'r Cat!
I'm not lauging. I wish that your cat get's better....
I hope not but if ever your cat dies, my prayer would be, "may your cat rest in peace".
Hey everyone, I want to thank you all for your prayers and support *hugs frihosters!*
My cat is doing well
She's really turned around in the last few days...She's on that special diet, and she's on those two medications, and she's really doing much better. She's eating well, and she's even getting into trouble! Being very mischievous, that kitty. 
Very much herself, again. So besides some OCD tendencies (wow how crazy is that?), the vet thinks she's getting close to 100%.
Thank you again for all the prayers and support here. I appreciate it so much!
(OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder... Silly cat's been stressed (surprising, yeah? hehe) and licking her feet like crazy...OCD, said the vet...
)
My cat is doing well
She's really turned around in the last few days...She's on that special diet, and she's on those two medications, and she's really doing much better. She's eating well, and she's even getting into trouble! Being very mischievous, that kitty. Very much herself, again. So besides some OCD tendencies (wow how crazy is that?), the vet thinks she's getting close to 100%.
Thank you again for all the prayers and support here. I appreciate it so much!
(OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder... Silly cat's been stressed (surprising, yeah? hehe) and licking her feet like crazy...OCD, said the vet...
)I'm so glad to hear she's on the mend. It's really made my morning. Thanks for letting us know.
Thats great news, thank God for this because its only by Him that your cat got healed! Praise the Lord o my soul bless His holy name!
Hope she'll recover a 100%
Hope she'll recover a 100%
ok will pray for her
| kaikou wrote: |
| Don't laugh. If you're going to make fun, don't post here. But please, anyone who prays, please pray for my cat. And me. I don't know what to do...She's sick, and the vet suspects either cancer or some kind of permenant illness. She was on a special diet that was supposed to help, but it's not, and my family is starting to tell me it might be time to jjust stop her suffering. This cat is like my baby, and I've had her forever...I'm scared, and I don't believe in any god, but I don't know what else to do. Please pray for her and that I'll know what's right. I don't want her to be in pain, but the thought of...without knowing for sure... It's just so hard |
| kaikou wrote: |
| My cat is doing well She's really turned around in the last few days...She's on that special diet, and she's on those two medications, and she's really doing much better. |
I'm glad to hear she's doing better. Yay! I hope she continues in her good health.
Hi, I wanted to thank everyone again. Bridget is still doing very well. She's gained weight back, and she's eating and drinking normally. She's still on meds... They make her slightly insane. hehe. It's so cute. It's like she's in a second kitten-hood. She's running around and playing and getting into much trouble.
This will probably be my last update, so... thank you so much to everyone who replied.
-- kaikou
This will probably be my last update, so... thank you so much to everyone who replied.
-- kaikou
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