Tango

Samz5 · 24-07-2008, 12:33 PM

We had Tango put to sleep yesterday

he had been ill for 18 months with Feline triad disease so there was no treatment the vet could give us, he was ok most of the time but would be sick every 6 weeks or so for a couple of days, but fine the rest of the time.
He got sick on Monday and slept under a bush outside for the day, usually he perks up by the afternoon but he didn't this time, Tuesday morning his breathing was raspy and he couldn't walk more than a few steps, we knew it was time.. the vet said he could put him on a drip and see, but said it probably wouldn't work and even if it did it Tango would only live for a few more weeks, We didn't want him to suffer anymore, I stayed with him till the end.
My heart is broken again, I remember helping his mum give birth to him when he got stuck, 15 years ago now when I was only 11 years old... we grew up together, now hes gone to be with his sister Courtney who died suddenly in Dec 2006.
We showed the other cats his body as we'd done with Courtney, they all came and sniffed him and understood.... then we took him to my mums and buried him next to Courtney, the other cats are quite down today and yowled unusually in the night... its heart breaking.
I am so great full to have had 15 years with such a gentle loving beautiful cat - my sunshine ! I miss him so much already .
Goodbye Tango xx

angieh · 24-07-2008, 12:37 PM

So terribly sorry for your loss Samz5 - you gave Tango a final gift of dignity and peace. RIP Tango and ((((HUGS)))) to you and your family.

Grete · 24-07-2008, 01:00 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss

You did the most important thing you could for him which was to let him go with the love he knew throughout his life.

RIP Tango, our babies are at the bridge with you.

*hugs*

charliebubs · 24-07-2008, 01:18 PM

RIP Tango. Play hard at the Bridge.

He was a very good age and had a wonderful, loving home with you. I know it's hard, but you did the right thing.

He will always be remembered and has left a pawprint on your heart

yola · 24-07-2008, 01:22 PM

Bless you; one day he will thank you for your act of kindness. I hope the pain of his loss lessens soon and you are able to see through and remember the good times.

PoshPuss · 24-07-2008, 02:15 PM

You have been brave Samz5, and kind to your best friend Tango. Thinking of you and sending peace your way.

Mags · 24-07-2008, 02:37 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss...

Samz5 · 24-07-2008, 05:18 PM

Thank you for your kind words, we are doing ok.
Here is a picture of Tango (ginger cat) and Courtney, as you can see they were very close, at least they are together again.

janey83 · 07-08-2008, 10:17 PM

Awww so cute, R.I.P.

dandysmom · 07-08-2008, 10:26 PM

The last loving gift you could give him...respite from pain. I'm so sorry; try to remember the 15 years together you shared. RIP, Tango, play at the Bridge.

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