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Walleye

(46,053 posts)
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:17 PM 2 hrs ago

Tiger is gone. He was pretty miserable, so my brother gave me a ride to the urgent care vet took care of him.

He went peacefully. i’m so sad, but it had to be done. Many thanks to everyone here who cared and help me get through this.
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Tiger is gone. He was pretty miserable, so my brother gave me a ride to the urgent care vet took care of him. (Original Post) Walleye 2 hrs ago OP
So sorry. Biophilic 2 hrs ago #1
Dear Walleye, my heart goes out to you MIButterfly 2 hrs ago #2
Thanks so much Walleye 2 hrs ago #4
Oh dear! 2naSalit 2 hrs ago #3
Thank you so much for loving him and caring for him for 16 years, and helping him to the Bridge. SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #5
He was suffering and so were you. Polly Hennessey 1 hr ago #6
I'm so sorry, Walleye. Diamond_Dog 1 hr ago #7
I'm so sorry, Walleye. You did the best for your beloved brer cat 1 hr ago #8
Yes. Thank you. Walleye 1 hr ago #10
So sorry to hear IbogaProject 1 hr ago #9
Sending you hugs and Godspeed to Tiger. MLAA 1 hr ago #11
It's so hard to make the decision but then see that you've given your beloved companion a gift, Bumbles 55 min ago #12
I know it is terrible mgardener 53 min ago #13
So sorry, walleye! senseandsensibility 46 min ago #14
I am sorry irisblue 43 min ago #15
I'm so sorry! kimbutgar 43 min ago #16
Lady Bast, please take your sweet Tiger gently home in Your loving niyad 30 min ago #17
I am so very sorry Grim Chieftain 27 min ago #18
Oh Walleye, my tears flow for you and Tiger, JMCKUSICK 25 min ago #19
I'm so sorry for your loss. stage left 22 min ago #20
"" AllaN01Bear 21 min ago #21
I'm so sorry. R. P. McMurphy 21 min ago #22
😢 QueerDuck 19 min ago #23
I am so sorry for your loss. warmfeet 13 min ago #24
My deepest sympathies on your loss. AltairIV 1 min ago #25

MIButterfly

(3,707 posts)
2. Dear Walleye, my heart goes out to you
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:29 PM
2 hrs ago

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious Tiger. I know the pain is unbearable. 💔

I extend to you my deepest sympathy.

RIP Tiger. You were truly loved.

SheltieLover

(83,403 posts)
5. Thank you so much for loving him and caring for him for 16 years, and helping him to the Bridge.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:04 PM
2 hrs ago


Healing vibes on the way to your heart.

Polly Hennessey

(9,114 posts)
6. He was suffering and so were you.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:17 PM
1 hr ago

He was able to go gently into that dark night. Most importantly, you were with him. We will also miss him. A loving hug to both of you and a thank you to your brother for giving both of you peace.

brer cat

(27,807 posts)
8. I'm so sorry, Walleye. You did the best for your beloved
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:36 PM
1 hr ago

Tiger. He is now resting in peace, and I hope that you will also find peace in knowing he is out of pain.

Bumbles

(655 posts)
12. It's so hard to make the decision but then see that you've given your beloved companion a gift,
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:20 PM
55 min ago

one of compassion and love. I'm so sorry Walleye.

kimbutgar

(27,790 posts)
16. I'm so sorry!
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:33 PM
43 min ago

Losing a beloved pet is so painful !

But that pet will always be with you in your heart!

niyad

(135,970 posts)
17. Lady Bast, please take your sweet Tiger gently home in Your loving
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:46 PM
30 min ago

arms, and send peace and comfort to his grieving loved one.

My dear friend, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious boy. You surrounded him with love and care, always. He will be waiting for you and Patches when you eventually get there. My babies are there to greet him, as are some of our other babies.

It hurts like hell, I know. Grieve, and know that we grieve with you. Do not be surprised if he comes to visit you.

Grim Chieftain

(2,456 posts)
18. I am so very sorry
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:48 PM
27 min ago

Sometimes choosing to end a pet's suffering is truly an act of love and compassion. I have been there a few times myself

Hugs to you, dear Walleye. You're in my thoughts.

JMCKUSICK

(7,160 posts)
19. Oh Walleye, my tears flow for you and Tiger,
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 07:51 PM
25 min ago

I'm so very sorry.

I know you'll honor him in your thoughts, you'll keep him close with your memories, and your love for him will never die.

How lucky are we to be given such a wonderful burden, the care and well being of a kitty as special as ours.

He chose you and clearly chose well my friend as you've been his lifemate for sixteen amazing years now.

With each wave of pain and grief, I'm only comforted by the waves of individual memories that no one can ever take away.

Please let your tears flow, as we are never to old to feel sad, please say every word to him that comes to mind, because it's never to late to give life to your feelings, and please love him tonight, the same wonderful way you have for the last sixteen years.

Oh God Walleye, I know your pain my friend. Please don't run from it.

Love, John

warmfeet

(3,380 posts)
24. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:03 PM
13 min ago

The hardest thing we ever go through.

I would take it back if I could. So sorry!

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