• thesprongler@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    This was a large growth that was likely cancerous in her bowels. Operable but not without great pain. I am focusing on the great times and pictures I have with her.

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      1 year ago

      For what it’s worth, I think you made the right call. Knowing when to fight and hold on and when to help them go is the hardest part of having pets.

      She had the best life a cat could ask for and you gave that to her.

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        1 year ago

        Thank you for saying that. I told the vet I felt guilty, and she just responded “Don’t.” You can’t ask them to make the decision for you, but hearing that made me feel like I made the best of two terrible decisions.