Karla, I cannot add anything that has not been expressed regarding the deep sadness of this situation. Your friend is most fortunate to have you and your love and understanding to help her through the pain of this time. May peace love and joy be always with you my dear friend. Jon Michael

I know I am falling behind, but our prayers go with that precious kitty too...

Be always safe,
Karen

Having shared my world with many pets, I've often been in this place over the course of my life. It's like someone rips out your heart throws it into a cactus patch then stomps it flat only to have it continue beating. I ache at your words. Rebecca

We all hate to see this, and most will experience, grief is validation of love. Patrick

I often wonder why God gave such short life spans to animals when they are so pure in heart and spirit. One Native American story says that originally dogs had long life spans but loved their owners so much that they offered to give up most of their own life span so that humans could live longer. I like to believe that. Karlaa, I am so sorry for your friend's cat and for your friend. I've lost so many precious pets that I don't think I'll be able to get another one when my old cat goes Home to God--it's just too painful.

Love, Micki

It is so hard to loose one of our furry friends, I know so well. Just give your support to your friend, she will be grateful...
peace, Carole~

I hope MM's kitty is doing better, still praying for the family. xx

Poor little thing. I have a soft spot for animals like you wouldn't believe. Have two little dachshunds-- Claudius and Samantha. They sleep with me every night. They're part of my fabric. I can't imagine saying good-bye. But it will come. And you'll hear about it someday on AD. I can wait.

Its a terrible shame, even though I don't like cats too much, I still don't want to see one suffer...maybe its time to put her down, better that than her being in pain, though it won't be easy...e

This is one of the saddest things that we, as caring human beings go through. Our pets, for so many of us, myself included, are as our children and the loss of one is, at least it has always been for me, absoluteky shattering. So sorry for your, and, apparently, your loss, too. If the death of "mel-mel is eminent, then the pain for your friend and you will be there tomorrow or the next day or the next day and it is up to your friend, to make sure that Mel-mel is not in pain and this means making the horrible dicision that must be made.
Your friend in Southern California, Mark

I have a kitty and she is part of our family and a wonderful comfort. I know how your friend feels and I am sorry she has to go through this but sometimes it is best to let them go then to watch them suffer.I know you will be there for her.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Sad, Karla. We need to put her in God's care.

i am sorry for your sadness

you have the feelings that go with this kind of situation,Karla,so I'm sure you are a comfort to your friend. Yes it's is best for the cat, but oh how it hurts your friend...etw

Tough to lose them, but your friend must comfort herself with the knowledge that they "shared" that love, it wasn't one sided. Melody's life has been so much more rewarding because of your friends love and care. Now she needs to give that gift to a new soul. Nicely said, Dick

*Tears!*

I am so sorry, Karla; sometimes life just isn't fair, is it? Heartbreaking write; well penned!

(((HUGS))) and much love, and praying for you, Mel-Mel, and your best friend ...

As always, your twin, Karen Lynn. :(

well written with true and deep emotion