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This morning we had to make the tough decision to put our 17-year-old Ragdoll, Mosey to sleep. She was diagnosed with CRF a little over a year ago, and has been steadily losing weight since then. I thought we had it somewhat under control with her diet, but over the past week we've watched her go downhill very quickly. This morning she couldn't sit up or walk, and we could see that the light in her eyes had gone out. Based on her discomfort and the knowledge that there was nothing more we could do to make her comfortable, we took her to our vet for the last time.

Our five children said their tearful goodbyes before school this morning, and I have yet to stop crying. Mosey was my baby long before our five children joined us, so her death really feels like I'm losing my first baby girl. I will SO miss her nightly snuggles - she always knew when I needed her to give me a "hug." Until recently, she slept every night lying against my chest. I miss her so much already . . .

That is sad news. Hopefully, you will soon think of the good times together more than the pain of the loss.

amyk Wrote:This morning we had to make the tough decision to put our 17-year-old Ragdoll, Mosey to sleep. She was diagnosed with CRF a little over a year ago, and has been steadily losing weight since then. I thought we had it somewhat under control with her diet, but over the past week we've watched her go downhill very quickly. This morning she couldn't sit up or walk, and we could see that the light in her eyes had gone out. Based on her discomfort and the knowledge that there was nothing more we could do to make her comfortable, we took her to our vet for the last time.

Our five children said their tearful goodbyes before school this morning, and I have yet to stop crying. Mosey was my baby long before our five children joined us, so her death really feels like I'm losing my first baby girl. I will SO miss her nightly snuggles - she always knew when I needed her to give me a "hug." Until recently, she slept every night lying against my chest. I miss her so much already . . .

I am so sorry Amy...i am crying right along with you :-( Im sure that was a very hard decision to make, Just remember all the wonderful moments you spent with her...she was with you such a long time. I can only hope my boy lives that long.

That picture is just precious!!!

Well i just wanted to let you know i was thinking of you and hope you are doing ok....

Christina

Aside from the pounding headached from crying too much, I'm doing okay. I wish I could move on like the kids do. They seem to be able to think to the future and things like where to bury her, what type of plant to put near her grave, etc. All I seem able to do is dwell on how very much I miss her . . . and she's only been gone a few hours! Maybe it's because she really was my cat and spent all her time sitting on my lap, lying on the floor near my feet while I worked on the computer, etc. Mosey was very attached to me, and I to her. It definitely take a while to move past her loss . . .

amyk Wrote:Aside from the pounding headached from crying too much, I'm doing okay. I wish I could move on like the kids do. They seem to be able to think to the future and things like where to bury her, what type of plant to put near her grave, etc. All I seem able to do is dwell on how very much I miss her . . . and she's only been gone a few hours! Maybe it's because she really was my cat and spent all her time sitting on my lap, lying on the floor near my feet while I worked on the computer, etc. Mosey was very attached to me, and I to her. It definitely take a while to move past her loss . . .

I feel your pain....My boy Charlie is just under two years old, but the thought of losing him someday can automatically bring me to tears!! He too is very attached to me as i am to him. So I understand what you mean. I know nothing I can say will make you feel better, but feel free to email me anytime you want if you want to talk about it. I know not everyone understands how strongly us pet lovers feel about our "children" , but i def do understand. Hang in there!!!!

I'm so sorry for your loss of Mosey. Cherish the memories of the 17 years you spent with her, and allow yourself to grieve for her. The picture is beautiful and is a wonderful tribute to Mosey's character. My thoughts are with you...

Dear Amy,

I so feel you pain too,
It is heartbreaking for us humans to have to much such decisions for our loved pets,
I had to do the same with my 13 year old Collie some years ago,
My eyes till fill when I think of her,

I am crying for you and tour children today,

My Raggie girl has so become part of me, she flops at my feet wherever I am, follows me everywhere, talks to me,smooches and nuzzles,

Like Christina, I ofetn tear up a liottle even thinking of not having her around,

RIP dear Mosey,

Kind regards, Paul

Amy I am so sorry for your loss

RIP Mosey your now at peace and in no pain, your in a beautiful garden in heaven with lots of butterflies to chase and flowers to sniff and you are now watching over and looking out for your beautiful family you have left behind. you will be missed for ever but you will always be in their hearts xx

lots of love and kitty smooches from
Tania, Indi and Jett xxx

I am so sorry Amy... The picture of you 3 is absolutely ADORABLE, and looking at it, made my eyes welt up: ( I've only had my little girl a year, and couldn't imagine life without her! Let alone 17 years! Mosey is at peace now... no pain, and having the most amazing time in kitty heaven: ) She got her little wings! She'll be waiting for you... One day you'll see her again

Sincerely,
~Jenn and Henri... "meow"

Hello Amy

I am so sorry for your loss, earlier this year in May I lost my beloved Chloe after 15years there is not a day that I don't miss her but I know that she is at peace and free of pain and chasing rainbows in the sky. I often feel that she is looking out for me and I love to look at photos and remember them as if I had just taken the shot, I hope that you can also come to enjoy your wonderful memories of Mosey my thoughts and best wishes are with you all.