A few weeks ago we put our kitty to sleep. This is the first pet loss we have dealt with as a family. This was also the first time Rhoslyn really dealt with a loss as well. The last time we had a loved one pass away, she was too little to understand.
We had been talking for awhile that it was going to be time to put the cat down. Her approximate age was 15.
She had arthritis and they also thought she had cataracts. She could only groom her paws and legs. And you dare not too her back end because it was too painful. She was barely eating and most of what she ate she threw back up. Her quality of life just wasn't good.
As sad as it sounds, we decided to just get it done and over with. We talked to the kids and how she was going to heaven. Alex understood and Rhoslyn wasn't sure what to think.
It wasn't until about 4 days later that Rhoslyn had a meltdown about kitty not being home. She wanted her to come back. I think it had finally sunk in that kitty would never be home again. The next day while riding in the car with daddy, Rhoslyn asked if we could take the shot back so Maddie could not be dead anymore.
It was a hard week. It was hard to see her favorite place to lay downstairs (which was the recliner). It was hard not to see her food dish and cat box in the basement.
Time heals and we are feeling better about it. Billy and I had the hardest time with it because she was out first pet together. We had her for 12 years. She will always be our baby.
I am sure she is still being feisty and sassy even in Heaven.
Rest in Peace Maddie. We miss you.
