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Walleye

(46,092 posts)
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:17 PM Thursday

Tiger is gone. He was pretty miserable, so my brother gave me a ride to the urgent care vet took care of him.

He went peacefully. i’m so sad, but it had to be done. Many thanks to everyone here who cared and help me get through this.
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Tiger is gone. He was pretty miserable, so my brother gave me a ride to the urgent care vet took care of him. (Original Post) Walleye Thursday OP
So sorry. Biophilic Thursday #1
Dear Walleye, my heart goes out to you MIButterfly Thursday #2
Thanks so much Walleye Thursday #4
Oh dear! 2naSalit Thursday #3
Thank you so much for loving him and caring for him for 16 years, and helping him to the Bridge. SheltieLover Thursday #5
He was suffering and so were you. Polly Hennessey Thursday #6
I'm so sorry, Walleye. Diamond_Dog Thursday #7
I'm so sorry, Walleye. You did the best for your beloved brer cat Thursday #8
Yes. Thank you. Walleye Thursday #10
So sorry to hear IbogaProject Thursday #9
Sending you hugs and Godspeed to Tiger. MLAA Thursday #11
It's so hard to make the decision but then see that you've given your beloved companion a gift, Bumbles Thursday #12
I know it is terrible mgardener Thursday #13
So sorry, walleye! senseandsensibility Thursday #14
I am sorry irisblue Thursday #15
I'm so sorry! kimbutgar Thursday #16
Lady Bast, please take your sweet Tiger gently home in Your loving niyad Thursday #17
I am so very sorry Grim Chieftain Thursday #18
Oh Walleye, my tears flow for you and Tiger, JMCKUSICK Thursday #19
I'm so sorry for your loss. stage left Thursday #20
"" AllaN01Bear Thursday #21
I'm so sorry. R. P. McMurphy Thursday #22
😢 QueerDuck Thursday #23
I am so sorry for your loss. warmfeet Thursday #24
My deepest sympathies on your loss. AltairIV Thursday #25
I'm so sorry he got into such a miserable state The Blue Flower Thursday #26
I'm so sorry. FemDemERA Thursday #27
So very sorry... PittBlue Thursday #28
🫂 mwmisses4289 Thursday #29
I am sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #30
Bless you and Tiger- you have done well by him biophile Thursday #31
My heart goes out to you Siwsan Thursday #32
Thank you it really hit me last night. Patches is staying very close by this morning on the couch. Walleye Yesterday #40
When I lost Morgan, Madoc gave me such comfort Siwsan Yesterday #42
They know. They don't always sympathize, but they always know. Walleye Yesterday #43
Sincere sympathy for you. sinkingfeeling Thursday #33
Thank you, it helps Walleye Yesterday #44
I'm sorry for your loss Lifeafter70 Thursday #34
I'm so sorry, Walleye... slightlv Thursday #35
He knew you loved him radical noodle Thursday #36
Even when it's right, it's always... 3catwoman3 Yesterday #37
You took the pain so Tiger would no longer suffer. You have done well. George McGovern Yesterday #38
I'm so very sorry. *hugs* Thank you for being there for him! GPV Yesterday #39
Thanks for the hugs. It'll be a long time before I quit looking for him out the back door. Walleye Yesterday #41
Yes, it will. GPV Yesterday #45
"Peacefully" is the best we can hope for. Dear_Prudence 17 hrs ago #46
Thanks so much Walleye 16 hrs ago #47

MIButterfly

(3,711 posts)
2. Dear Walleye, my heart goes out to you
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:29 PM
Thursday

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious Tiger. I know the pain is unbearable. 💔

I extend to you my deepest sympathy.

RIP Tiger. You were truly loved.

SheltieLover

(83,488 posts)
5. Thank you so much for loving him and caring for him for 16 years, and helping him to the Bridge.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:04 PM
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Healing vibes on the way to your heart.

Polly Hennessey

(9,119 posts)
6. He was suffering and so were you.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:17 PM
Thursday

He was able to go gently into that dark night. Most importantly, you were with him. We will also miss him. A loving hug to both of you and a thank you to your brother for giving both of you peace.

brer cat

(27,811 posts)
8. I'm so sorry, Walleye. You did the best for your beloved
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:36 PM
Thursday

Tiger. He is now resting in peace, and I hope that you will also find peace in knowing he is out of pain.

Bumbles

(656 posts)
12. It's so hard to make the decision but then see that you've given your beloved companion a gift,
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:20 PM
Thursday

one of compassion and love. I'm so sorry Walleye.

kimbutgar

(27,798 posts)
16. I'm so sorry!
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:33 PM
Thursday

Losing a beloved pet is so painful !

But that pet will always be with you in your heart!

niyad

(136,022 posts)
17. Lady Bast, please take your sweet Tiger gently home in Your loving
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:46 PM
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arms, and send peace and comfort to his grieving loved one.

My dear friend, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious boy. You surrounded him with love and care, always. He will be waiting for you and Patches when you eventually get there. My babies are there to greet him, as are some of our other babies.

It hurts like hell, I know. Grieve, and know that we grieve with you. Do not be surprised if he comes to visit you.

Grim Chieftain

(2,468 posts)
18. I am so very sorry
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:48 PM
Thursday

Sometimes choosing to end a pet's suffering is truly an act of love and compassion. I have been there a few times myself

Hugs to you, dear Walleye. You're in my thoughts.

JMCKUSICK

(7,180 posts)
19. Oh Walleye, my tears flow for you and Tiger,
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:51 PM
Thursday

I'm so very sorry.

I know you'll honor him in your thoughts, you'll keep him close with your memories, and your love for him will never die.

How lucky are we to be given such a wonderful burden, the care and well being of a kitty as special as ours.

He chose you and clearly chose well my friend as you've been his lifemate for sixteen amazing years now.

With each wave of pain and grief, I'm only comforted by the waves of individual memories that no one can ever take away.

Please let your tears flow, as we are never to old to feel sad, please say every word to him that comes to mind, because it's never to late to give life to your feelings, and please love him tonight, the same wonderful way you have for the last sixteen years.

Oh God Walleye, I know your pain my friend. Please don't run from it.

Love, John

warmfeet

(3,388 posts)
24. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:03 PM
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The hardest thing we ever go through.

I would take it back if I could. So sorry!

The Blue Flower

(6,713 posts)
26. I'm so sorry he got into such a miserable state
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:17 PM
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Ending his suffering is the hardest, most loving thing you could do. I'm sorry for your loss.

FemDemERA

(970 posts)
27. I'm so sorry.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:22 PM
Thursday

Knowing it’s time to let go does not mean it is an easy decision to make, nor that it hurts any less to see your loved one go.




biophile

(1,789 posts)
31. Bless you and Tiger- you have done well by him
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:34 PM
Thursday

Take care and find some of the peace you gave him.

Walleye

(46,092 posts)
40. Thank you it really hit me last night. Patches is staying very close by this morning on the couch.
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 07:28 AM
Yesterday

Siwsan

(27,947 posts)
42. When I lost Morgan, Madoc gave me such comfort
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 07:53 AM
Yesterday

I was in bed, crying, when he hopped up and put his little paw in my hand. He was only about 4 months old but yet he seemed to know I needed comfort.

Lifeafter70

(1,321 posts)
34. I'm sorry for your loss
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:48 PM
Thursday

We lost our snootchie bootchies in 2017 and I still get teary eyed when I think of her. We lost her little buddy Randall last year that was really hard. My hubby lame54 made this vid when we first got Randall. I watch it from time to time just to feel close to them again.

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slightlv

(8,349 posts)
35. I'm so sorry, Walleye...
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 09:22 PM
Thursday

I know how much your heart is breaking right now... please know he knew how much you loved him and wanted to do the right thing by him. And trust that one day you'll meet again on that wonderful Rainbow Bridge... until then, hugs and empathy...

3catwoman3

(30,445 posts)
37. Even when it's right, it's always...
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 12:12 AM
Yesterday

...agonizingly difficult.

Maybe I said this here already. In our family, we call this "liberating the spirit." Tiger's spirit is now free.

Walleye

(46,092 posts)
41. Thanks for the hugs. It'll be a long time before I quit looking for him out the back door.
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 07:29 AM
Yesterday
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