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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 9:27 pm ET
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Saying Goodbye to a Friend...

ever have to make a decision that
tore your heart apart?

i did yesterday when i said goodbye to
Maddie, our family cat who has always been
there for me in good and bad.

but she got too sick to carry on and had to be
laid to rest.

Goodbye old friend…

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 9:27 pm ET
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12 Comments

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  1. Marijke

    I’m so sorry. I know how much it hurts.

  2. Liz

    thanks everyone for your kind words. it was not a decision i thought i’d ever have to make. but it was the right one and the sadness will go in time.
    cheers…liz

  3. Peggy

    Oh, boo. I’m so sorry. I dread the day I lose my kitty. She looks like she was a very loyal friend.

  4. Mubina

    This is heartbreaking. I have a cat and I love him to death. I can’t imagine life without him.

    Please accept my condolences. :(

  5. Astrid Lee Reiki Master Teacher

    Beverly, I really like what you are saying. That is exactly right. There is no need for guilt.

  6. Beverly

    Remember that Maddie depended on you to do what she could not do for herself, including letting her go humanely instead of allowing her to suffer. You thought of her instead of yourself, and you acted as a responsible owner should–no matter how hard it was for you.

  7. Cherie

    So sorry Liz! That IS a very hard thing to do.

  8. bdaiss

    Aw Liz, I’m so sorry. We always know it’s for the best, but it’s still so hard to say goodbye to our dear fur-babies. *Sends hugs*

  9. Merry

    Liz, my condolences on your loss. I’m sure Maddie had a good life and felt loved and appreciated (as indeed she should).

  10. Tami

    I know how hard it is to say good-bye to a friend. I haven’t had another cat quite like my Georgie since he died several years ago. Praying for your comfort.

  11. Just Kelly

    I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. When I lost my Great Dane Daisy this website helped a lot: http://www.petloss.com/

  12. Astrid Lee Reiki Master Teacher

    Oh Liz,

    That is really hard!! My condolences. I had a cat myself many years ago now, so I can relate.

    Well, if we can help at all, let us know. Reiki really helps with grieving, as many of my clients can attest.

    At the same time, you might consider doing any of the healing activities mentioned at the end of this article: http://finepetcare.com/helping-children-deal-with-pet-loss/

    My thoughts are with you.

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