Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Mossfern

(4,342 posts)

10. He was present before we went to the vet

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #8)

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 06:24 PM

23 hrs ago

I think he understood that Gus was in great pain. Gus could hardly lift his head and was crying out. We left Gus's remains with the vet.
I think Broccoli knew that something was up.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Attilatheblond oberle

36 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'm coming here for advice/support, don't know where to turn [View all] Mossfern Yesterday OP

I'm very sorry for your loss. LuckyCharms Yesterday #1

Thank you Mossfern 23 hrs ago #7

So sorry montanacowboy 23 hrs ago #2

So very sorry for your loss. quaint 23 hrs ago #3

Give Broccoli (and yourself) time. But make sure he is drinking water and eating at least a little Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #4

Thank you for giving me such understanding advice. Mossfern 23 hrs ago #9

Your inner wisdom is serving you and the cat kids well Attilatheblond 22 hrs ago #19

Cats usually homegirl 22 hrs ago #22

Another kitty? That's what I'd do and let them eventually bond.. chouchou 23 hrs ago #5

I'm so sorry for your loss. mzmolly 23 hrs ago #6

Broccoli and I have been having conversations about it. Mossfern 23 hrs ago #11

Has he viewed the body ? That seems to help them understand that their friend is "gone", in a different way ... eppur_se_muova 23 hrs ago #8

He was present before we went to the vet Mossfern 23 hrs ago #10

Even humans do not always accept a death until they attend the funeral. Animals may show the same behavior. eppur_se_muova 23 hrs ago #12

Gus was euthanized at the vet Mossfern 23 hrs ago #13

Seems to be some mistunderstanding -- I'm just suggesting he be allowed to view the body. eppur_se_muova 23 hrs ago #14

My kitty Samson suffered mightily when his littermate BMO died. Nanuke 23 hrs ago #15

I'm so sorry about Gus. Solly Mack 22 hrs ago #16

Animals grieve Keepthesoulalive 22 hrs ago #17

You can find calming cat music on You Tube Marthe48 22 hrs ago #18

You can't rush grief or mitigate it. LuvLoogie 22 hrs ago #20

I'm sorry cate94 22 hrs ago #21

Deeply sorry for your loss. AltairIV 21 hrs ago #23

Know how you feel...just lost my kitty a couple of weeks ago. I'm the "cat lady" allegorical oracle 21 hrs ago #24

My answer would be "time." My cats are still mourning the loss of my GS and it has been a year. nt in2herbs 21 hrs ago #25

Just Let The Kitty Mourn ProfessorGAC 21 hrs ago #26

I am so sorry for the loss of Gus. LoisB 21 hrs ago #27

We had a Tom-like cat who fathered 3 kittens Jarqui 21 hrs ago #28

So sorry for the loss you and your fur babies are going thru, Mossfern. pazzyanne 21 hrs ago #29

I'm so sorry that you lost Gus Wicked Blue 21 hrs ago #30

Do you have any video recordings of Gus? Or would that make things worse? xuplate 21 hrs ago #31

My kids are compiling a photo album Mossfern 18 hrs ago #33

I'm sorry for your loss, Mossfern. I don't have any advice for you. 70sEraVet 21 hrs ago #32

Thank you for posting your sad story. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Fla Dem 8 hrs ago #34

I never grieved so damn hard as I did when my beloved Marvy died. CTyankee 6 hrs ago #35

Gus 😿 Clouds Passing 31 min ago #36