I am so sorry Nicole. Losing a pet is so hard. We lost our cat and dog within 6 months. and it is still hard to think of sometimes.

 I am so sorry for your loss.  You did the right thing even if it doesn't feel like it right now.

I had to do it in June, my pekingese who I had for 13 years was very sick with something that his heart wasn't working properly and he was having seizures from no blood getting to his brain.  There was no cure, and they wanted us to leave him in the animal ER for a week for treatment and it was very likely he wouldn't have made it.  I couldn't bear the thought of him being alone and scared, and he was so sick I made the decision.

It was the hardest day of my life.  It gets better, but not any easier.  I miss him terribly.

I'm so sorry for your loss. The only downside to having and loving pets is that we'll outlive them. My cat was euthanized this summer, and I still have moments when I'm kind of surprised he's not sleeping in his favorite spot.

When I picked up Bear's ashes, there was a copy of "The Rainbow Bridge" in the box. 

http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm

Yes, it's a little corny, but it can be a comforting thought.

Thank you for this... :)

I think any one of us who has had to end the suffering of our beloved pet understands the pain you are in, and I just wanted to tell you that you are being held close in many hearts as you make your way through the dark days ahead.

I only hope that you can take comfort in the knowledge that you were a true and loyal friend to your girl, even though the decision to let her go is causing you the greatest of pain.

Our pets depend upon us to release them from their suffering when it's time, and you showed great courage and true friendship when you made the decision to love enough to let go...

Sending you the warmest of hugs... 

I'm so sorry.  I had to put my 12 1/2 years old cat Jordan down 6 months ago and it still bothers me at times... and i still have waves of crying at times, but it is lessening now.  He had lymphoma.  It was hard to watch him get sick, lose weight (20 lbs to 5.3 lbs), vomitting, not using the box to poop, etc. 

I decided to put him down on 4/20 because I felt he had enough of suffering, especially throwing up after eating and not getting nutrients, and he wouldn't cuddle with me the last few days.   I also hated the idea of him dying alone at home if I was at work, so I would tell him "be alive when I get home, please!"    So he died in my arms when he got euthanized and I held him for a while, crying.     

I do have a new kitten (7 months old now)  that I adopted 2 weeks later, not to replace him, but it was just too unbearable without a pet in my life.   He was and is very instrumental in my coping with Jordan's death. 

I have to admit I still have guilt and still struggling because I feel like I murdered Jordan.   :( 

Reading this book has greatly helped me too "  

I'm so sorry about your cat loss.  Hugs to you.
 

 I just ordered that book on Amazon yesterday. I'm sorry to hear about your Jordan. Princess's suffering was very similar and I knew we couldn't keep her here anymore. I hope they're playing together somewhere, far away from cancer & pain.

My deepest sympathies... what a horrible loss, but what a great love

 I am so sorry, I love my animals so much, they are my children.  I know what you are feeling.  It is the hardest decision you ever have to make.  You did the right thing, she is waiting for your now at the rainbow bridge.

This time of year is hard for me. Two years ago next month, I had to euthanize by beloved pet Budgie bird Wossie. He was ten years old. He became lethargic, and was given an antibiotic. After a week with no improvement, an xray revealed his body was full of fluid and likely had cancerous tumors (which Budgies are sadly very prone to).

Being single and having no kids, he was my little buddy and in many ways my best friend. I am even getting choked up typing this. The decision to put him to sleep was the hardest thing I have ever done. I could have been selfish and kept him around for a while longer, but I could never do that. I had to go to work right after leaving him (I had him cremated) at the vet and sat at my desk and cried all day. Walking in my house that night and knowing I would never hear him again get excited I was home was horrible.

What helps me is talking about him, missing him when I do, crying once in a while (I still do) and remember how much he loved me and how wonderful a life I gave him. I think about getting another bird, but I am so afraid to go through the loss again. I used my family and friends as a support group. I am glad you are getting support because I sometimes think people assume we can just get over the loss of pets like it's just something that happens. Of course those of us that have been through it know that's not the case.

My thoughts are with you!
-Heather :)