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

JMCKUSICK

(7,188 posts)
13. If he is weak enough, can you bring him to a vet?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 09:53 AM
Thursday

If there aren't any alternatives, please go through this with him. Be at his side just like you figuratively have been all these amazing sixteen years.

Please be proud of him, as that has to be some kind of record for a feral cat.

In my mind he is a Super Hero, he must have had special powers to survive that long, maybe taking the time to fill in his story with stories of imagined conquests, of secret romances, alliances against the big bad monsters hunting him, a true spie whose cover was never blown.

What a great cat!!

I wrote this in love and with tears that share your fears and pain Walleye.

God Speed Walleye, as sometimes that time slowing down that I wrote of this morning makes things more agonizing too.

We're with you my friend.

Recommendations

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

I'm so sorry. umroman Thursday #1
I'm pretty sure he has some kind of end-stage kidney disease Walleye Thursday #5
What did vet say? sinkingfeeling Thursday #2
They said they wouldn't come out for euthanasia on a feral cat Walleye Thursday #3
Did they explain why? niyad Thursday #7
No Walleye Thursday #8
Did you tell them he is in your home currently? SheltieLover Thursday #26
This message was self-deleted by its author Walleye Thursday #4
My dear friend, my heart is breaking for you and your Tiger. What I niyad Thursday #6
Thank you, he knows he's in trouble and he looks at me like I can do something about it Walleye Thursday #9
I agree with Niyad. SheltieLover Thursday #10
Thank you, I feel so impotent Walleye Thursday #11
You love Tiger & he loves you. Many things are beyond our control. SheltieLover Thursday #16
Can you call vet & ask for urgent help for him? SheltieLover Thursday #12
There is an urgent care vet not too far away. I may do that. Walleye Thursday #18
Please do that. My greatest regrets have been animals I let suffer too long. GPV Thursday #21
Please do!!! SheltieLover Thursday #22
If he is weak enough, can you bring him to a vet? JMCKUSICK Thursday #13
Thank you so much, sympathy helps. It's such a lonely time Walleye Thursday #17
Even though you might feel alone, we all stand with you, Walleye. SheltieLover Thursday #23
Yes! Well said, John! SheltieLover Thursday #24
I'm so sorry, walleye. It is awful to watch brer cat Thursday #14
Thank you so much Walleye Thursday #15
☹️ Clouds Passing Thursday #19
Thank you. This is one of the toughest things to live through. Walleye Thursday #20
It is the single most horrible thing to live through, IMO. SheltieLover Thursday #25
Thank you Walleye Thursday #37
... SheltieLover Thursday #38
It's tough, but don't prolong his pain and discomfort for yourself Ziggy Beans Thursday #27
You are right it is tough, but it's got to be done Walleye Thursday #36
Feline kidney disease is a horrible thing. The Madcap Thursday #28
Thank you for your understanding, you know what it's like Walleye Thursday #35
Yes, and I know how hard it is to watch it all in slow motion. The Madcap Thursday #39
Thanks I need that Walleye Thursday #40
Relieve his suffering SuzyandPuffpuff Thursday #29
No, you are correct. I just have to work out how to do it. Walleye Thursday #34
So many here holding both you and Tiger in our hearts. 3catwoman3 Thursday #30
Thank you so much your understanding is completely appreciated Walleye Thursday #33
My heart is breaking Siwsan Thursday #31
Thank you, I know you know how it feels Walleye Thursday #32
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Pets»Tiger survived the night ...»Reply #13