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Very sorry! It's so tough. Chasstev365 Feb 2017 #1
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #14
So very very sad for you elfin Feb 2017 #2
She deserves more treats than she can eat now. herding cats Feb 2017 #16
My cat Tink and I are spending our last weekend together. LenaBaby61 Feb 2017 #3
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #17
I am so sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Feb 2017 #4
I'm sorry for your loss, too. herding cats Feb 2017 #19
Thanks for that. Lifelong Protester Feb 2017 #22
It is so hard, isn't it? I hope you find comfort in knowing that you gave her a good, long life skylucy Feb 2017 #5
I am so sorry to hear about Tink... chillfactor Feb 2017 #6
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #24
((((((hugs)))))) so sorry... but I am glad she had such a good long life with you Lisa0825 Feb 2017 #7
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #25
I'm so sorry. "When time with our beloved pets comes to an end, it's very hard on both you napi21 Feb 2017 #8
I don't want her to suffer either. herding cats Feb 2017 #30
SO SORRY, cats. elleng Feb 2017 #9
Thank you, elleng. herding cats Feb 2017 #31
I am so sorry. Doreen Feb 2017 #10
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #32
Hugs boo. elehhhhna Feb 2017 #11
Ah, thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #34
My thoughts are with you and beloved Tink Frogg Feb 2017 #12
Your words are beautiful. herding cats Feb 2017 #40
Hugs to you both ... PsychoBabble Feb 2017 #13
Yes, it is a final gift we can give, isn't it? herding cats Feb 2017 #42
I'm sorry TDale313 Feb 2017 #15
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #45
It's so hard to let them go montanacowboy Feb 2017 #18
Exactly. It feels like shoving a white hot knife into my heart, but I know it's best for her. herding cats Feb 2017 #48
Of course. I'm so sorry you had to make this decision, but I know Tink sinkingfeeling Feb 2017 #20
Thank you, that's so very kind. herding cats Feb 2017 #51
Cats don't say much but they sure get the point across Warpy Feb 2017 #21
You just characterised Tink to a tee. herding cats Feb 2017 #66
No one will ever write a eulogy for me as babylonsister Feb 2017 #23
Tink! barbtries Feb 2017 #26
My sincere condolences... Tink is fortunate that you know when to let go... targetpractice Feb 2017 #27
Billy Collins--our nation's Poet Laureate from 2001-2003. classof56 Feb 2017 #103
So sad for you both😿 martigras Feb 2017 #28
She's had a good, long, happy life with you The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #29
That's tough Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #33
There is an old expression with cats Lithos Feb 2017 #35
OMG my heart breaks for you gopiscrap Feb 2017 #36
So sorry, herding cats. Laffy Kat Feb 2017 #37
I am so very sorry for the pain you are now enduring... Jack-o-Lantern Feb 2017 #38
It's a bummer, been there hibbing Feb 2017 #39
Nothing compares, and nothing prepares you...oh. I'm making a big note to light a candle for Leghorn21 Feb 2017 #41
So difficult volstork Feb 2017 #43
I'm so sorry oldtime dfl_er Feb 2017 #44
So sorry. FuzzyRabbit Feb 2017 #46
I do wish her a gentle passing IcyPeas Feb 2017 #47
Just herd her right on over the rainbow bridge. She's going to be happy there. leftofcool Feb 2017 #49
Hugs to the herding cats family.... Tikki Feb 2017 #50
I am so sorry. murielm99 Feb 2017 #52
My heart is with you... 2naSalit Feb 2017 #53
You brought me to tears LishaD35 Feb 2017 #54
My sincerest condolences Gore1FL Feb 2017 #55
Wishing her a gentle passing qanda Feb 2017 #56
I wish you well. Love is precious-that will stay with you. riversedge Feb 2017 #57
😢 Snackshack Feb 2017 #58
My heart is breaking for you... Glamrock Feb 2017 #59
I am so sorry for your loss. irisblue Feb 2017 #60
I am so sorry Mz Pip Feb 2017 #61
I'm so sorry, herdingcats. Solly Mack Feb 2017 #62
So sorry for your impending loss. Maynar Feb 2017 #63
Maine Coon cats are so special radical noodle Feb 2017 #64
My heart breaks for you. AJT Feb 2017 #65
I'm so very sorry. They are family. catbyte Feb 2017 #67
Sending a pat-pat to Tink. democrank Feb 2017 #68
I'm so sorry BringBackBarack Feb 2017 #69
Oh soooo sorry Thekaspervote Feb 2017 #70
So sorry that you're losing your kitty of 20+ years. Just remember she won't be in pain anymore... iluvtennis Feb 2017 #71
For Tink.. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #72
We hope it helps you to know colorado_ufo Feb 2017 #73
I'm glad you and Tink had so many years together. raccoon Feb 2017 #74
So sad for you, the loss will be hard to get over. But celebrate the wonderful life she gave you Fla Dem Feb 2017 #75
Your bond and your love is strong to sustain you. no_hypocrisy Feb 2017 #76
Bless your heart... Raster Feb 2017 #77
Will be giving my cats a little extra love today randr Feb 2017 #78
I'm so sorry TuxedoKat Feb 2017 #79
Tears in my eyes, I feel you. Been there, too. What a beautiful love story you have. JudyM Feb 2017 #80
So very sorry... Freedomofspeech Feb 2017 #81
It is always tough heaven05 Feb 2017 #82
21-22 year old cat! What a fantastically long life you and Tink have enjoyed together. democratisphere Feb 2017 #83
It is so hard to say goodbye! redwitch Feb 2017 #84
Sending my sympathy. brer cat Feb 2017 #85
My first cat made it to 22 TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #86
I'm so sorry... but you are performing an act of love... moriah Feb 2017 #87
Hugs Bayard Feb 2017 #88
Oh my heart goes out to you and precious Tink nadine_mn Feb 2017 #89
I am so sorry ... DarleenMB Feb 2017 #90
Love to you and Tink. Granny M Feb 2017 #91
It's tough to lose an animal.....and I wish your animal a gentle passing!!!! onecent Feb 2017 #92
My heart is breaking for you. I'm weeping, sharing your sorrow. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2017 #93
I am crying..... samnsara Feb 2017 #94
My heart aches for you. What wonderful years you both enjoyed. williesgirl Feb 2017 #95
it's so hard Skittles Feb 2017 #96
Tink knows oldcynic Feb 2017 #97
Deepest sympathy. Scarsdale Feb 2017 #98
I'm in tears bucolic_frolic Feb 2017 #99
So sorry about your dear cat Tink. lucca18 Feb 2017 #100
Hugs shenmue Feb 2017 #101
You both are in my thoughts... Phentex Feb 2017 #102
Remember the good times. ginnyinWI Feb 2017 #104
I'm so sorry. Duncan Grant Feb 2017 #105
Words can't help. I'm so sorry. Jakes Progress Feb 2017 #106
My little critters (three cats and a dog) join me in offering our sympathy. Old Terp Feb 2017 #107
My heart goes out to you. Third Doctor Feb 2017 #108
My heart is breaking for you. BeekeeperInVermont Feb 2017 #109
So sorry you just lost your loved kitty. Hugs to you. Fla Dem Feb 2017 #122
I'm so sorry Peachhead22 Feb 2017 #110
I am so so sorry. benfranklin1776 Feb 2017 #111
I am so sorry herding cats. sheshe2 Feb 2017 #112
Sad news, so very sorry. Greybnk48 Feb 2017 #113
I'm so sorry for your loss. Susan Calvin Feb 2017 #114
I'm sorry you are going through this cate94 Feb 2017 #115
You're a great caretaker More_Cowbell Feb 2017 #116
I believe that when we are kind to our furry friends, Ilsa Feb 2017 #117
I know this pain goes deep. Shoonra Feb 2017 #118
I'm so sorry. I know this is very hard. CousinIT Feb 2017 #119
I'm sorry for you and your beloved kitty. denbot Feb 2017 #120
You have given her a great life. Lochloosa Feb 2017 #121
Like the others on this thread, I, too, am so sorry red dog 1 Feb 2017 #123
Oh, it hurts so much, doesn't it? hamsterjill Feb 2017 #124
Thank you everyone. herding cats Feb 2017 #125
The only thing of worth I can share are my tears. procon Feb 2017 #129
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #132
So sorry tparrett62 Feb 2017 #131
Thank you, and yes it sucks. herding cats Feb 2017 #133
RIP, Tink. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #134
Someday I'll start this journey again. herding cats Feb 2017 #136
no words will ease your pain Angry Dragon Feb 2017 #126
Sorry Metsie Casey Feb 2017 #127
Just saw this... deepest sympathies on your loss. 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2017 #128
I know your pain. Chipper Chat Feb 2017 #130
Just Read . . . RIP DarthDem Feb 2017 #135
Rest in peace shenmue Feb 2017 #137
the last day of my way too young Basil was spent visiting his favorite spots. pansypoo53219 Feb 2017 #138
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