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Please say a prayer tomorrow for Yoko. I want his journey to Rainbow Bridge to be one of peace and love. Since it is the first time in my life I've had to do this, I am a total basket case and Yoko is clueless. He suffers from Cognitive problems and his quality of life has gone downhill these past few months after a great bouncing back from arthritis last year and from a small oral tumor removal earlier this year. He even seemd to gain weight this past summer and looked 5 years younger! All his organs are doing amazingly well, so the decision is that much harder since it is not physical pain or disease, but rather functioning. I have to think he is afraid when he can't remember things and he wanders aimlessly. This is the only way I can help him at this point. I feel so awful and I have to believe this is right to take him tomorrow for his sake. He's had bouts of disorientation for the past several years, but it has gotten to be 90% of the time now, not even sure he recognizes me all the time. To him I am sure that is scary.
Please pray for him.

Hi,

You have definitely made the right decision. Your dear Yoko will be getting the gift of a peaceful end. This is never an easy thing, but we are able to do it because of the deep love we have for our babies.

I will be sending prayers to you and Yoko throughout the day. That things will go well and his journey will be full of light and peace. Try not to be afraid. I believe that Yoko knows what will be happening and that he will know you are with him. I will pray that his mind will be clear, he will recognize you, and will quietly slip away.

You must have taken wonderful care of Yoko to have had him with you for so long. In a way he will always be with you and he will leave his pawprints on your heart.

Please know that we have a Pet Loss chat every night and you are most welcome to attend. The support will help you through this most difficult time. It helps to spend time with others who totally understand what you are going through.

Please take care, and know I will be with you in spirit.

Regards,
PHKitkat

Thank you for your prayers. I had to return to work today. My husband is up north and I am still feeling awful. Yoko never made a sound going to the vet, he ususally cries the whole way there. I know he was tired, but even though it was peaceful for him, it is still horrible for me. He didn't know what was happening, as the sedative put him gently to sleep. And I still feel guilty, but he is at peace, it will take soem time before I am at peace.

Colleen

Hi Colleen,

I know that right now it's hard to imagine but as time passes you will start feeling a bit better.

We all experience guilt with losses, as it's a normal stage of grief.

I'll be thinking about you.

{{{{}}}}

Take care,
PHKitkat

Thank you for your kind words.