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Last night we said goodbye to the Goddess Athena, my 17 year old kitten. She is on Olympus now.
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this post was submitted on 09 Dec 2023
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My sincere condolences. I lost my 16 year old cat to cancer this year. Try to remember the good times.
This was a large growth that was likely cancerous in her bowels. Operable but not without great pain. I am focusing on the great times and pictures I have with her.
For what it's worth, I think you made the right call. Knowing when to fight and hold on and when to help them go is the hardest part of having pets.
She had the best life a cat could ask for and you gave that to her.
Thank you for saying that. I told the vet I felt guilty, and she just responded "Don't." You can't ask them to make the decision for you, but hearing that made me feel like I made the best of two terrible decisions.