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My Fluffy crossed that Bridge Wednesday afternoon...
I got home and sat with Fluffy on the couch, My friend joined us, and then the vet from Compassionate Care showed up. Fluffy loved her, and she him. She was marvelous; caring, understanding, someone who truly loves animals and cares about the people who love them.
I won't go to deeply into detail, but we sat on a blanket on the couch, Fluffy halfway onto my lap. It stung a little when she gave him that first shot for pain and deep relaxation, but I kept him next to me, leaning on my left leg. As it started to take affect, I had his front paws and head on my thigh, and petted him and told him how much I loved him. And sobbed. I leaned forward and kissed him, told him that opus, jade, and Loreena's two boys would be there to welcome him, then I couldn't speak, just feel.
I felt your thoughts and prayers with me; I swear I almost felt your presence. You helped me have strenghth.
My friend sat on the other side of me and rubbed my back, put her arm around me, reached over and petted Fluffy, talked to him.
The vet knelt in front of us when was time for the second injection, speaking to both Fluffy and me soothingly as she shaved his front paw, put on a tourniquet, and inserted the IV. She injected the medication to stop his heart.
I FELT IT.
Not as in something being injected, but as a kind of lightening, an expanding, a wonder. My eyes opened wide. It took a couple minutes for his heart to stop beating, but he had already crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I kept holding the beautiful vessel that had held his being for so many years.
The vet left us as she returned her supplies to her car, then came back in. When I was ready, she gently swaddled him like a baby in the blanket, with only his dear head showing. She then lowered him with tender respect into the box I had lined with his favorite Hello Kitty blankie. My friend encouraged me to take a final picture of him, looking so peaceful and at rest. The vet gave me a warm hug, held me. She transported him to the place he'll be cremated.
It was an amazingly positive and beautiful experience, for such a sad one.
I have cried buckets-full, both in anguish and in joy at his peaceful release.
I tried to write to you all on Saturday, but after a long struggle to write a post that communticated to you what our experience was and how much you all mean to me, I hit something wrong and it all disappeared. I couldn't do it again, until today.
Loving thanks to you all.
I won't go to deeply into detail, but we sat on a blanket on the couch, Fluffy halfway onto my lap. It stung a little when she gave him that first shot for pain and deep relaxation, but I kept him next to me, leaning on my left leg. As it started to take affect, I had his front paws and head on my thigh, and petted him and told him how much I loved him. And sobbed. I leaned forward and kissed him, told him that opus, jade, and Loreena's two boys would be there to welcome him, then I couldn't speak, just feel.
I felt your thoughts and prayers with me; I swear I almost felt your presence. You helped me have strenghth.
My friend sat on the other side of me and rubbed my back, put her arm around me, reached over and petted Fluffy, talked to him.
The vet knelt in front of us when was time for the second injection, speaking to both Fluffy and me soothingly as she shaved his front paw, put on a tourniquet, and inserted the IV. She injected the medication to stop his heart.
I FELT IT.
Not as in something being injected, but as a kind of lightening, an expanding, a wonder. My eyes opened wide. It took a couple minutes for his heart to stop beating, but he had already crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I kept holding the beautiful vessel that had held his being for so many years.
The vet left us as she returned her supplies to her car, then came back in. When I was ready, she gently swaddled him like a baby in the blanket, with only his dear head showing. She then lowered him with tender respect into the box I had lined with his favorite Hello Kitty blankie. My friend encouraged me to take a final picture of him, looking so peaceful and at rest. The vet gave me a warm hug, held me. She transported him to the place he'll be cremated.
It was an amazingly positive and beautiful experience, for such a sad one.
I have cried buckets-full, both in anguish and in joy at his peaceful release.
I tried to write to you all on Saturday, but after a long struggle to write a post that communticated to you what our experience was and how much you all mean to me, I hit something wrong and it all disappeared. I couldn't do it again, until today.
Loving thanks to you all.
Big hugs to you. I had my kitty, Pepe, euthanized the same day as Fluffy. I feel your pain immensly and am so very very sorry for your loss. I am happy to hear you were able to have a positive and beautiful experience out of such a sad one. No doubt your warmth, love and presence made it a softer journey for Fluffy. I was unable to hold Pepe, as she was on the table at the vets office, but made sure my arms were around her, kissed her thru it all and made sure I was the last thing she saw before her eyes went dim. She is buried in our yard and I was finally able to break the news to my son, who asks to visit her every day now.
RIP Fluffy. <3
RIP Fluffy. <3
I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand. :( I lost my beloved dog, Willow, just last year and I know how hard it is. I know how much God loves His creatures and cares tenderly for them. If He sees each sparrow that falls from the sky, how much more our beloved pets? He cares about us and what we care about and He certainly cares about all of His creation. I believe we will see our pets again some day and believe they are waiting in Heaven, running and playing in green meadows.
*Hugs and prayers*
April
*Hugs and prayers*
April
Thank you all, I'm printing this thread out to keep with Fluffy's memory book. You've helped me a lot.
I will keep Fluffy's multi-colored blanket. It was his favorite "kneading" blanket, and towards the end he also loved to lie on it; it was next to him when he passed. It will help me feel close to him; I always will.
His ashes are in a small tin with flowers on it. I was smiling inside when the solemn young man handed it to me, wondering if he was once again mistaken for a "she". I really should have named him something a little more masculine; I'd actually written Mr. Fluffy on his carrier, to help the assistants at my veterinarian's remember he was a male; didn't help. It's good to smile.
I will keep Fluffy's multi-colored blanket. It was his favorite "kneading" blanket, and towards the end he also loved to lie on it; it was next to him when he passed. It will help me feel close to him; I always will.
His ashes are in a small tin with flowers on it. I was smiling inside when the solemn young man handed it to me, wondering if he was once again mistaken for a "she". I really should have named him something a little more masculine; I'd actually written Mr. Fluffy on his carrier, to help the assistants at my veterinarian's remember he was a male; didn't help. It's good to smile.
I don't have the words, everyone else has said it so well. I'm so sorry for your loss and tonight I treasure my time that much more with Spirit, Butters and Bob. Thank you for shaing your grace and strength with us.
I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing this with us. Fluffy sounds like he was a wonderful kitty and will be missed.
Dear Flyffysmom, so sorry he's gone but if he had to go, he went in the most beautiful, peaceful, loving way possible and I am so happy for you that it was able to happen this way. Bless you and bless Fluffy.
K,
I did not read your post, just the title. I didn’t read any of the above posts because I know I’ll cry and I've been overly emotional these days.
I just wanted to let you know I am sorry for your loss and that we are all here for support and love whenever you need us. He knew he was lucky. He was a happy, pampered kitty and you certainly gave him that and more.
R.I.P Fluffy
I did not read your post, just the title. I didn’t read any of the above posts because I know I’ll cry and I've been overly emotional these days.
I just wanted to let you know I am sorry for your loss and that we are all here for support and love whenever you need us. He knew he was lucky. He was a happy, pampered kitty and you certainly gave him that and more.
R.I.P Fluffy
Oh K...that was so sad and yet so beautiful...I am so sorry for your loss as we all are. He isn't really gone you know, he's right there beside you in spirit always, you will feel him often, in another little fluff ball tucked away on something you haven't worn for awhile, a toy under something you'll move one day, the sighting of another that looks so familiar and the little thought that will creep into your mind when you lease suspect it.....they don't really ever leave us, their just not as visible as they once were.
He knows how much you loved him...how couldn't he you showed that each and every minute of his little life, he was so fortunate to have you.
You did the right thing and your heart will heal it will just take a while.
Yes Opus met him at that bridge(he told me) and Fluffy was so happy to be free. Just as Jade said he was running with four good legs.
love and hugs
Yes you were a good mommy right up to the bitter last.
He knows how much you loved him...how couldn't he you showed that each and every minute of his little life, he was so fortunate to have you.
You did the right thing and your heart will heal it will just take a while.
Yes Opus met him at that bridge(he told me) and Fluffy was so happy to be free. Just as Jade said he was running with four good legs.
love and hugs
Yes you were a good mommy right up to the bitter last.
Omg Im actually crying.
I am sorry for your loss, but it was for the right thing, and Fluffy passed somewhere he loved, and with someone he loved and loves still SO MUCH. I feel that fluffy will ALWAYS be there when you need him, Through anything, Fluffy will show signs he is always there by your side. ALWAYS.
Like I said to Linda the other week, If we could see Animals Emotions, Fluffy would always of had a Smile on his face.
As my dad always saiid,
'Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened.'
xx
I am sorry for your loss, but it was for the right thing, and Fluffy passed somewhere he loved, and with someone he loved and loves still SO MUCH. I feel that fluffy will ALWAYS be there when you need him, Through anything, Fluffy will show signs he is always there by your side. ALWAYS.
Like I said to Linda the other week, If we could see Animals Emotions, Fluffy would always of had a Smile on his face.
As my dad always saiid,
'Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened.'
xx
COMMUNITY LEADER
Oh, that's so sweet of you to donate his things to a kitty less fortunate. Will you be keeping his multi colored blanket? I know it must feel very strange at home with Fluffy not there...but still there in so many ways. The grief goes on a long time, in my experience.
What will you do with Fluffy's ashes? My neighbors has a friend who made him a lovely wooden box with a framed area in the front for his dogs picture. It's really nice.
I can easily see a Hello Kitty box :)
What will you do with Fluffy's ashes? My neighbors has a friend who made him a lovely wooden box with a framed area in the front for his dogs picture. It's really nice.
I can easily see a Hello Kitty box :)
Hugs gratefully accepted, as is the love and strength to cope.
I just received the call that Fluffy's ashes are ready to be picked up.
I know that he is free and whole and loves me still. Grief hits at unexpected times, like when rolling cat hair off my dark blue pants. Then I laugh, when walking though my apartment and my pants gather new Fluffy hair.
I've been working on Fluffy's "estate". I'm cleaning up and preparing to give some of his belongings to a neighbor who can't afford such things for her cat.
I can see his kitty smile.
I just received the call that Fluffy's ashes are ready to be picked up.
I know that he is free and whole and loves me still. Grief hits at unexpected times, like when rolling cat hair off my dark blue pants. Then I laugh, when walking though my apartment and my pants gather new Fluffy hair.
I've been working on Fluffy's "estate". I'm cleaning up and preparing to give some of his belongings to a neighbor who can't afford such things for her cat.
I can see his kitty smile.
COMMUNITY LEADER
First K, I am just So sorry for your loss. I am crying all over again at your beautifully written post. Your experience sounds very peaceful and loving and I'm so thankful you had such a wonderful compassionate vet to help Fluffy to go *home.* It truly does sound like a beautiful and positive experience. That was my exact experience 2mos ago with my neighbors dog. So very sad, yet beautiful and peaceful at the same time.
Thank you so much for this update. I know it wasn't easy to write. Sending you love and strength to help you cope with this very sad time. You were the very best mom Fluffy could of ever asked for. I hope it's some comfort to know he is now whole with 4 legs to run on. He's healthy and playing with all the other Rainbow Bridge pets and smiling down on you and thanking you for being so brave to let him go.
My heart goes out to you, K. (((Big Hugs)))...♥
Thank you so much for this update. I know it wasn't easy to write. Sending you love and strength to help you cope with this very sad time. You were the very best mom Fluffy could of ever asked for. I hope it's some comfort to know he is now whole with 4 legs to run on. He's healthy and playing with all the other Rainbow Bridge pets and smiling down on you and thanking you for being so brave to let him go.
My heart goes out to you, K. (((Big Hugs)))...♥
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