This is my cat Belle, this specific photo is about 3 years old. She is currently 17, but today had been diagnosed with very aggressive lung cancer. She will not make it to Christmas, and we have decided to put her down tomorrow to spare her the pain of what is to come.

I don’t know why I’m posting this. She’s spent the whole day with me in my bed since coming home from the vet. She hasn’t left once, not to drink, not to eat, not at all. Her breath is becoming more labored, and a part of me wonders if she’ll make it through the night. I suppose that doesn’t really matter anymore.

Thank you to whoever read this, it means a lot.

27 points

So sorry to read this. These adorable monsters win our hearts just to break them.

For whatever it’s worth, you’re doing the right thing and because you’re that kind of owner is probably why she wants to cuddle up with you when she’s feeling rotten.

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23 points

It is done.

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What a sad day. I’m glad you posted a picture from a happier day. I’m sorry.

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I am so sorry. I know how it feels.

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I’m sorry you are going through this, may she rest in peace

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Sorry for your loss.

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My condolences.

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Eyes bright,

claws sharp,

tail held high.

Go keenly into the mist, old warrior.

Valhalla waits for you.

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That poem always gets me teary eyed.

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She’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing her with us.

It sounds like you’re doing the right thing to save her all of that pain. It’s so hard to let go of the ones we love. I hope you can celebrate her life and love her extra hard tonight.

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Smooch the top of her head for me. You know the spot, between the ears. While you’re there, that feeling you get, fuzz on your face, imagine the deepest possible comaraderie another cat-loving human could possibly render upon you. That’s us, on Lemmy, sending you all our love.

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I have done so for you

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