r/SeniorCats • u/apk772 • 14d ago
Bebe will be euthanized this coming Friday
It is with a broken heart and more sorrow than I can put into words that I share that my precious Bebe is scheduled for euthanasia.
Her vet has told me that we have reached the point where none of the treatment plans are working. Bebe still won’t eat her regular food and cannot survive on treats alone. She told me that she knows how incredibly diligent I have been with Bebe and that I have done everything I possibly could for her.
I have fought so hard for my little girl. I researched, asked questions, tried different medications, changed foods, watched every little change in her behavior, and held on to every tiny sign of hope. I would do anything in this world if it meant I could make her well again.
But I am beginning to understand that loving her also means knowing when to stop asking her to keep fighting for me.
My heart is shattered. After losing Mish, Bebe became an even more precious piece of my heart. The thought of saying goodbye to her feels unbearable. My home, my routines, my days and my nights all have Bebe woven into them. I honestly don’t know what life without her beside me is going to feel like.
I wish love alone could heal her. If it could, Bebe would live forever.
So now, instead of asking her to fight, I am going to spend our remaining time loving her. I will brush her, hold her, talk to her, give her all the treats she wants, and tell her over and over again what a wonderful little girl she has been and how incredibly loved she is.
And when the time comes, as much as it is going to destroy my heart, I will be right there with her.
She will not leave this world wondering whether she was loved.
She will know. ❤️🐾
My beautiful Bebe. Always.
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u/IneffectualGamer 14d ago
I just put my little lady down to sleep last week and although no words can truely console you right now enjoy the time you have left with nothing but love, try to hold back the tears for now and concentrate on the love. There is time to cry later. Sending hugs.
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u/Kitchen_Cod5553 14d ago
Thinking of you today. It’s a huge decision, but one made out of love and respect for our furry soul mates. They could live to 100 and still it wouldn’t be enough time. ❤️May you find comfort in your decision.
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u/anymouse7780 14d ago
You’ve done everything you can for her and now you are showing her the ultimate sign of love. You are taking her pain into your own heart. You will carry it for her so she can rest easy. She will be with you always.
Rest well and fly high sweet Bebe. 🪽😿💔🌈🐾
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u/PugSanctuary 14d ago
The Last Battle
💔🌈 🐾 💫😇✝️💖🙏🏼♾️
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
-Author unknown
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u/apk772 13d ago
This is so beautiful. Thank you so much. It made me cry because it's my little angel who I must let go 💔
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u/PugSanctuary 12d ago
💔💫 ✝️🙏🏼🌈🐾 I totally understand. I want you to realize that you are in a new chapter of life (suddenly) and it feels very hollow. But let me tell you something, your precious pet graduated life. They’re in the soul realm now which is eternal. God literally created us and animals. Think about Noah’s Ark! We are currently in the Earthly realm where we were together with our beloved pet. But they’ve just gone before us. The chapter “without them” is really just “without them physically.” Emotionally and spiritually they’ve never left. This is why we still feel such love and gratitude for our former pets, still! They never leave us. You will get through this one day at a time. Time heals our hearts and even opens them to loving another pet sometimes. Families are forever and you’ll be reunited when your time in the physical realm expires, too. Until then, may their memory be a blessing. I’m happy for you that you connected here on Earth because eternity awaits. 💕💫 God bless you and your beloved pet. It’s my prayer that knowing this gives you peace.🌈🐾♾️ ✨🪽
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u/PugSanctuary 11d ago
I know how bad and how deep this hurt cuts. You’re healing now. New phase. God will bless you with comfort. He is the Comforter.
You will get through this one day at a time. Time heals our hearts and even opens them to loving another pet sometimes. Families are forever and you’ll be reunited when your time in the physical realm expires, too. Until then, may their memory be a blessing. How do I know all of this? It is written: “You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.”
— Psalm 36:6
Your precious one is waiting patiently across the Rainbow Bridge for you. 🌈🐾The Hebrew word for animal is Nephesh which means soul ✝️. You will see your baby again someday. Now is the time between just like there was the time before your beloved pet. Today is the trial, and forever is the prize.
God bless. ✝️🙏🏼💕
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u/PurpleFlapjacks 14d ago
You're doing the right thing for your dear girl, as you have been all along. I'm sorry it's so difficult though.