jerryskids 5,787 Posted July 7 Ninja, great guy, big, all black and part Maine Coon (we think, got him from a shelter). A lot like a dog, he would hear the garage door and sit by the door to greet us. Whenever my wife and I were in the same room, he made sure to join. He loved sleeping up against my leg and hip. He always came up to greet visitors. Loved going into our back yard, watch birds, and eat grass. When it was time to come in he was easily herded, then threw up said grass (OK, I didn't love that last part!). But... he was14 years old which is entering geriatric age for a cat. His eating had slowed, until finally on Thursday he didn't eat his Churu treat -- those things are like crack to cats. Since that was the 4th, I took him to the vet Friday. They did blood work... ehhh, his liver is shot. Bilirubin off the charts, among other things. My kids were luckily coming to our house that night for a birthday party, so I brought him home and they said their goodbyes. The kids grew up with them, he was one of the family. Wife and I took him in yesterday and they put him to sleep. Adding to the sadness, my wife left this morning for Michigan to help move her mom into assisted living. So all of a sudden I'm sitting in a totally empty house. It's really weird. I keep expecting to see him when I turn a corner. If I'm salty in some of my responses, it's probably because I'm a little depressed. Also your post probably sucked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,788 Posted July 7 Sorry to hear that. It sucks to lose a family pet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,420 Posted July 7 Sorry Jerry. God really focked us by making it so that our fur babies have such a short lifespan compared to ours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,787 Posted July 8 2 hours ago, Strike said: Sorry Jerry. God really focked us by making it so that our fur babies have such a short lifespan compared to ours. Thanks, and yeah, that sucks. I was sitting in the vet's office on Friday, looking at a chart of cat vs. human age. I thought 14 was kinda middle aged; ends up it maps to about 72 for us. It actually helped me reconcile the decision that made the most sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,045 Posted July 8 Damn Jerry. Sorry. It sounds like had a great life and was truly loved. Think of the great times and memories you and your family shared with each other. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,727 Posted July 8 Poor Cat. Sounds like one of the good ones. Sorry to read that. And, I've done the Mom thing your wife is going through, sucks bad. Shoulda Euthanized the Mom & put the cat on dialysis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 2,102 Posted July 8 Sorry to hear Jerry. Too late obviously but when we put our last dog down we had a guy that came to the house. Thought that was much better than doing it at the vet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,468 Posted July 8 Sorry JK. We take care of these little family members for their entire lives and then be forced to take care of them in a way that is totally counter to our nature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,727 Posted July 8 So, you think your Black cat is some kind of Coon. Wow, Jer... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dozer FBG 322 Posted July 8 Sorry for your loss, Jerry. Tough losing a beloved pet… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 1,599 Posted July 8 My sincere condolences on losing your faithful friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,170 Posted July 8 Sorry man. It's always so incredibly hard when you lose a pet. (also Ninja please!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,170 Posted July 8 First cat my wife and I had when we lived in an apartment was an all black cat we named Stealth. Named her that as I worked on the B-2 Spirit (aka stealth bomber) flight simulator at the time. She was a good cat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 4,591 Posted July 8 Our cat is 17 so I know she is on borrowed time. I’ll be pretty miserable when the time comes….sorry to hear about yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,070 Posted July 8 That sucks. Sorry to hear that Jerry. RIP Ninja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,045 Posted July 8 I had a black cat I named Voodoo when we found him. He was a bad ass mofo that ruled the neighborhood. He was sweet and awesome with people, but other cats and critters, DDD. One night he came inside and dropped a live mouse at my father’s feet as he was watching The Mandrell Family Hour. Mr. Voodoo was bringing him a present. He lived to be seventeen. He died in my arms. He was waiting for me to come home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,906 Posted July 8 Sorry, Jerry. Losing a pet sucks. I hope you were with him in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,727 Posted July 8 20 minutes ago, OldMaid said: I hope you were with him in the end. That's SICK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,906 Posted July 8 20 minutes ago, wiffleball said: That's SICK! Best way to get over a cat is to get under a new one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 1,394 Posted July 8 Damn Jerry. Cats dead, wife's out of town. You're the only pvssy left in the house. Sorry, I couldn't help myself, I am a degenerate bastard. Sorry for your loss, putting pets down is uniquely painful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,787 Posted July 8 Thanks all for the kind words. 20 hours ago, TimHauck said: Sorry to hear Jerry. Too late obviously but when we put our last dog down we had a guy that came to the house. Thought that was much better than doing it at the vet. They gave us a list of about 10 companies that will do that. Thing is, we had no time. We got the diagnosis Friday evening, and my wife was leaving town Sunday morning, and she wanted to be there as well. 1 hour ago, OldMaid said: Sorry, Jerry. Losing a pet sucks. I hope you were with him in the end. Yes, I was there. I held his head in my hands and looked him in the eyes as the vet put in the sedative. His eyes got wide, like he was scared of whatever was going on, and I'm glad he had a familiar face to look at before he closed them for a final time. I was pretty composed until that sedative shot, then I just broke down like a sobbing child. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,906 Posted July 8 2 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Yes, I was there. I held his head in my hands and looked him in the eyes as the vet put in the sedative. His eyes got wide, like he was scared of whatever was going on, and I'm glad he had a familiar face to look at before he closed them for a final time. I was pretty composed until that sedative shot, then I just broke down like a sobbing child. Hang in there. We just went through the same thing a few months ago. You did the right thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,787 Posted July 8 1 minute ago, OldMaid said: Hang in there. We just went through the same thing a few months ago. You did the right thing. Thanks. Also I thought I threw a softball there for someone to say he was scared by my ugly face! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,154 Posted July 8 I am so sorry, Jerry. Losing a fur baby is never easy. sending Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,420 Posted July 8 One last thing. Ninja is a pretty cool cat name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,946 Posted July 8 Sorry to hear Jerry. Pets don’t get the credit they deserve. Their unconditional love and unique personalities are special, which makes these times all the more difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,787 Posted July 9 3 hours ago, Strike said: One last thing. Ninja is a pretty cool cat name. Thanks. When we got him from the shelter, his name was Clumsy. In hindsight, that was a pretty good name for him, because he wasn't the most agile of cats. But we were all doing taekwondo at the time, and somebody in the fam proposed Ninja as a name... it seemed perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 351 Posted July 9 16 hours ago, The Real timschochet said: Our cat is 17 so I know she is on borrowed time. I’ll be pretty miserable when the time comes….sorry to hear about yours. Same. 4 hours ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all for the kind words. They gave us a list of about 10 companies that will do that. Thing is, we had no time. We got the diagnosis Friday evening, and my wife was leaving town Sunday morning, and she wanted to be there as well. Yes, I was there. I held his head in my hands and looked him in the eyes as the vet put in the sedative. His eyes got wide, like he was scared of whatever was going on, and I'm glad he had a familiar face to look at before he closed them for a final time. I was pretty composed until that sedative shot, then I just broke down like a sobbing child. Ugh, that's sad. RIP Ninja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites