I just got back from sending Patches to the Bridge.
He has battled IBD most of his life, starting when he was only 18 months old. I finally found a good vet 8 years ago and he has had 8 good years. He started going downhill early last year and got sick again the beginning of the year. He had been so brave with the tests and the hospitalizations.
He had been rejected by his mother when he was only about two weeks old and he had that special bond with people that cats have when that happens. I only heard him hiss twice. Of course I am sad but also a bit relieved, I think the relief comes from knowing for a few days now that it was time.
He has battled IBD most of his life, starting when he was only 18 months old. I finally found a good vet 8 years ago and he has had 8 good years. He started going downhill early last year and got sick again the beginning of the year. He had been so brave with the tests and the hospitalizations.
He had been rejected by his mother when he was only about two weeks old and he had that special bond with people that cats have when that happens. I only heard him hiss twice. Of course I am sad but also a bit relieved, I think the relief comes from knowing for a few days now that it was time.