Heart Breaking Decision...that everyone has to go through.

[Frances Pendrous (Horan)]

I know this is "doodle" website but today my heart is breaking and I wanted to share it my animal-loving friends. Tonight, my darling Maine Coon, Dudley, age 13 years is being sent to Heaven. He has cancer which is making it hard for him to breath. I cannot stand watching him struggle to get air but I cannot stand the thought of having to do this. We are paying our vet way too much money to come to home to do it tonight so that I don't have to traumatize him anymore than needed. I have two other kitties and of course, my beloved doodle, but man...I am a wreck today and the pain in my heart is beyond description. This picture was taken only four weeks ago..how can this be happening????I loathe the "circle of life" right now:{

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Frances, I cannot imagine how hard of a decision this is for you and something no one should have to go through. Dudley is beautiful. You will be in my prayers {{Hugs}}

[Frannie & Callie]

Frances - I'm so sorry to hear about Dudley. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, human, feline, and canine.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Oh Frances, I feel for you. This is one of the hardest decisions any pet owner must face. Dudley is a beautiful cat. You are in my thoughts.

[Robyn, Greg and Snickers]

So sorry. Cherish the memories you have of
Dudley it sounds like he had a wonderful 13 years. 

Hugs

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm so sorry, Frances. Yes, we all have to go through this with our belove pets, and it is the most gut-wrenching part of loving an animal. I am starting to face this now with my 16 year old cat who is in early kidney failure.
What you are doing for Dudley is the kindest thing you can do for him, and your courage, strength and compassion are your last testament to your love for him. He will go to the Bridge peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in a comforting setting. And you will see him there again some day. If he could thank you, he would.
Hugs to you.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I am so sorry Frances. We will be thinking of you all tonight. Many virtual hugs coming your way.

[Jodi and Stella]

I had to go through the same thing last spring. He was my best friend and the heartbreak was so intense. Be strong, you will get through it. There is a website called pet-loss.net that helped me cope with my grief. Take care.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Frances I am so sorry that you are going through this with Dudley. It sounds though like his little body is no longer serving him and that he is ready to take the next step in his journey. You are doing the right thing to help him but it is never easy saying good-bye. Bless you all and you and Dudley are in our thoughts and prayers!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

[F, Calla & Luca]

It is a heart breaking decision but how lucky Dudley is that you can do this for him. I am so sorry, it is always too soon.

[Melissa & Porter]

(((HUGS))) I am so sorry that you are losing this adorable guy.
I grew up with a Maine Coon-mix (we knew he was part Maine Coon b/c of that trilling noise he made and his looks). I gotta say, that guy had more personality in one paw than a lotta people have in their whole bodies.
My heart goes out to you and your family.

[Eryn Wisdom]

I understand what you are going through, as my family and I have had to make these decisions several times before. It never gets any easier. My beloved mutt, Dooley, had a similar story. He was 11 years old but so full of life and energy. In the end, he had tumors that were making him struggle for breath and we couldn't stand to see him suffer. Take comfort in knowing you are doing the right thing, the best thing for Dudley and that you have given him a great life. He is a beautiful cat.