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This is an old picture of my folk's cat, Odin. For some years, he has been sick with feline diabetes. He got two needles a day.
Well, today my dad couldn't find him, and when he did, Odin was in bad shape, and called the vet which gave a suggestion, which didn't work.
Finally, it was decided that it was best for the sake of Odin, to put him down rather then have him in such terrible shape.
Soon as I got the email and Odin's name was in the subject line I knew...I knew...just knew it was news on him passing away.
He was a loving and affectionate cat, and was such a pest about it, would just pester you for affection. He lived a long life, and recall how he was such a coward when a kitten.
I am sad, very sad to find out he was put down, but I was always so sad when petting him, knowing he was sick, and was so mad inside how such a sweet cat has to live with that illness, feeling so helpless...and would give him as much attention as he wanted when I was over there. But I am happy...am happy his suffering is finally over, and hope he is truly happy.
Typing this description is so very hard, just remembering him. I always thought he has such beautiful golden eyes. I am uploading another picture of him after this one....one that was taken in end of December 2011, when he was sleeping with one of the other cats.
Well, today my dad couldn't find him, and when he did, Odin was in bad shape, and called the vet which gave a suggestion, which didn't work.
Finally, it was decided that it was best for the sake of Odin, to put him down rather then have him in such terrible shape.
Soon as I got the email and Odin's name was in the subject line I knew...I knew...just knew it was news on him passing away.
He was a loving and affectionate cat, and was such a pest about it, would just pester you for affection. He lived a long life, and recall how he was such a coward when a kitten.
I am sad, very sad to find out he was put down, but I was always so sad when petting him, knowing he was sick, and was so mad inside how such a sweet cat has to live with that illness, feeling so helpless...and would give him as much attention as he wanted when I was over there. But I am happy...am happy his suffering is finally over, and hope he is truly happy.
Typing this description is so very hard, just remembering him. I always thought he has such beautiful golden eyes. I am uploading another picture of him after this one....one that was taken in end of December 2011, when he was sleeping with one of the other cats.
Category Photography / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Housecat
Size 800 x 600px
File Size 428.4 kB
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...and yeah.....he was...he was the kinda of cat, anyone would just love. I remember when visiting my folks, sitting at their computer, Odin would be on the bed behind you, and just would not leave you alone, just wanting attention. It always broke my heart knowing he was sick, and gave him all the attention he wanted. I just find it hard to accept, and...I don't know, just tears me up inside about it....am only glad he is no longer suffering, and like to think he's in a better place. I wish I had more photos of him...even had some video footage, but got lost on my other computer.....but am glad to have this one picture (Which was one of the ones I lost, but luckily had uploaded it online....and was the best picture I had of him, capturing his lovely eyes and calm look.)
...and yeah.....he was...he was the kinda of cat, anyone would just love. I remember when visiting my folks, sitting at their computer, Odin would be on the bed behind you, and just would not leave you alone, just wanting attention. It always broke my heart knowing he was sick, and gave him all the attention he wanted. I just find it hard to accept, and...I don't know, just tears me up inside about it....am only glad he is no longer suffering, and like to think he's in a better place. I wish I had more photos of him...even had some video footage, but got lost on my other computer.....but am glad to have this one picture (Which was one of the ones I lost, but luckily had uploaded it online....and was the best picture I had of him, capturing his lovely eyes and calm look.)
Thank you..getting that email made my heart stop, cause I just knew it was bad news...and something I have been dreading for years. He was, what I considered, the near perfect cat...friendly and affectionate, lovable and sweet, but had your typical cat pesty moments for attention, but you just couldn't be mad at him, cause he was wonderful. I imagine my dad is gonna take time to adjust,as Odin was one of the two cats he liked the most (He likes cats, just Odin and Isis(the other cat) that he seemed to bond the most with. My dad was home alone, so he had to deal with the problem, and try to do what he can....in the end, nothing was working and they felt it was best to finally let him go. They decided to keep him when he got sick, and made sure he got his needles, which I can imagine wasn't cheap. They just wanted him to be around longer, and lived a good life in the following years, was well loved by all the family.
Both my parents love animals, and both are fond of cats (They have 5 remaining ones) They hate putting down an animal, and will look at possible options. If it means extra years in comfort, just have to give them medicine or what not, they will try to go that route...but if the animal will still be in discomfort or whatnot, they will let it ben put down, because as much as they don't want the animal to go, they don't want it to suffer either. My dad tried suggestions from the vet, but apparently he was just too bad a condition. I know it was not an easy choice for him to make.
All the cats are well loved, even the one that is a total monkey and gets into trouble and mischief (Bango/Siamese mix), they get good cat food, and used to get a nightly treat (stopped just to keep them healthy), and get much attention from my folks. My affinity for cats comes from them, as it was about the only type of pet we had....and it always tears me apart when one passes away.....just the thought of a cat passing away makes me sad inside.
All the cats are well loved, even the one that is a total monkey and gets into trouble and mischief (Bango/Siamese mix), they get good cat food, and used to get a nightly treat (stopped just to keep them healthy), and get much attention from my folks. My affinity for cats comes from them, as it was about the only type of pet we had....and it always tears me apart when one passes away.....just the thought of a cat passing away makes me sad inside.
You have my sincerest sympathies, Sneakers. When we had to put our first cat, Mittens down, I cried like a little child, the whole trip back from the vet. There still is an ache in my heart where she used to be. In her case, she just suddenly started bleeding out her nose, and there really wasn't much choice but to put her down.
Well, Odin wasn't in pain...just had to get a needle 2x a day in the last years. My dad said even when he was in bad shape, he didn't seem to be in pain, but was no way for a cat lo live. They did try to help him, but nothing was working. My dad just buried him in their back yard, behind the tool shed today.
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