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Mossfern

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13. Gus was euthanized at the vet

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #12)

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 06:33 PM

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no opportunity.
The vet advised that there was no hope for his survival. I didn't want him to suffer any longer. We said our goodbyes after he was given massive doses of pain meds - so we would have " quality" time together before he crossed the Rainbow Bridge..

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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 Yesterday #7

So sorry montanacowboy Yesterday #2

So very sorry for your loss. quaint Yesterday #3

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

Thank you for giving me such understanding advice. Mossfern Yesterday #9

Your inner wisdom is serving you and the cat kids well Attilatheblond Yesterday #19

Cats usually homegirl 23 hrs ago #22

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

I'm so sorry for your loss. mzmolly Yesterday #6

Broccoli and I have been having conversations about it. Mossfern Yesterday #11

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

He was present before we went to the vet Mossfern Yesterday #10

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

Gus was euthanized at the vet Mossfern Yesterday #13

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

My kitty Samson suffered mightily when his littermate BMO died. Nanuke Yesterday #15

I'm so sorry about Gus. Solly Mack Yesterday #16

Animals grieve Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #17

You can find calming cat music on You Tube Marthe48 Yesterday #18

You can't rush grief or mitigate it. LuvLoogie Yesterday #20

I'm sorry cate94 23 hrs ago #21

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

Know how you feel...just lost my kitty a couple of weeks ago. I'm the "cat lady" allegorical oracle 23 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 23 hrs ago #25

Just Let The Kitty Mourn ProfessorGAC 23 hrs ago #26

I am so sorry for the loss of Gus. LoisB 23 hrs ago #27

We had a Tom-like cat who fathered 3 kittens Jarqui 23 hrs ago #28

So sorry for the loss you and your fur babies are going thru, Mossfern. pazzyanne 23 hrs ago #29

I'm so sorry that you lost Gus Wicked Blue 22 hrs ago #30

Do you have any video recordings of Gus? Or would that make things worse? xuplate 22 hrs ago #31

My kids are compiling a photo album Mossfern 20 hrs ago #33

I'm sorry for your loss, Mossfern. I don't have any advice for you. 70sEraVet 22 hrs ago #32

Thank you for posting your sad story. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Fla Dem 9 hrs ago #34

I never grieved so damn hard as I did when my beloved Marvy died. CTyankee 8 hrs ago #35

Gus 😿 Clouds Passing 2 hrs ago #36