I want to Thank all those who took the time to keep Binky (& me) in their Thoughts & Prayers. I had to help Binky to the Bridge. It was clear he was only suffering & I can't be sure why he refused to go on his own. I couldn't stand the thought of him suffering 1 more night,let alone waiting till Monday. I did what I thought was best by helping him.
My own vet was closed(these things Always happen on the weekend). The other vets were far & beyond any means of payment. I am mortified at the fact I had to take him to animal control to have it done. The meds they use for euthanizing are different from the 'quick' meds the vets use. I didn't know that. It took 2 shots to finally send him over. I will Never forgive myself for taking that route (altho the lady decided not to charge me as she saw & felt my pain in doing this). The time it took to help him over was far more painstaking than seeing him suffer at home.
He is now at the Bridge w/his buddy Dweeb & girlfriend Julie & Cowboy & Bunny & Bootie....& CC & all the other furries. :(
My 16 yr.old baby boy is gone.
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Binky is at the Bridge
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Feral, the important part is that Binky is no longer tired and suffering. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted 2 years ago by anncetera2 #
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You have my sincerest sympathy. Binky is happy and at peace now.
In UK they always have 2 injections when they are euthanised - I didn't know there was an alternative.
It isn't something to feel bad about. He needed your help and you gave it despite the heartache it caused you. You did the right thing.
Posted 2 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_2605 #
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((Susie)) It's always so hard when we have to help our babies to the bridge, no matter how it is done. Binky is no longer suffering and you can know you loved him with all your heart and now he is safe at the bridge. No more worry for you. You are in my thoughts, prayers and lots of hugs to you
Posted 2 years ago by cricketsmama #
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Oh Susie many hugs to you and prayers that you will have peace in your soul knowing that you did the right thing no matter how difficult and how unsettling the end was for you. Kind of like what the hospice nurse and my own honey told me when my mom passed, her essence was gone and it was just her body fighting till the end. She wasn't feeling the pain I was witnessing and I believe it was the same for your Binky. His little spirit was there comforting you and he was just waiting for his body to catch up so he could go to the bridge where he will wait till you come. There is going to be quite the emptying of the meadow when you do go there, as there are countless little furballs who owe so much to you.
I wish I could do something to help ease your sorrow. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted 2 years ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
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Feral -
You did the best you could. For 16 years you gave Binky nothing but love and affection. You did the right thing, Binky was suffering. I know it is the hardest thing to do and you feel awful. But just think Binky is no longer suffering and will be waiting for you when you come to the bridge. Hugs and prayers to you!!!
Posted 2 years ago by China_girl #
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You did what you had to Susie, don't feel bad about having to take Binky to animal control {{{hugs}}}
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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God Bless You Feral for you selfless gesture to help Binky to the Bridge. Know Binky is looking down on you thinking how he can help you not feel bad about helping him the way you did. He now knows that it was all because you loved him so much! He is playing, eating, rolling in nip and telling everyone what a wonderful "hoomin" you were and are. Please take comfort knowing he is without pain and suffering now. We all send hugs and healing white lite your way! Amy, Betty and Wilma
Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
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Bless you, Susie. You have given so much of yourself to your kits and especially Binky in these past weeks of decline. I'm sorry his passing was difficult to watch. I trust that he did not suffer or at least not for long. You spared him so much more pain by taking him to the animal shelter for help. He is at peace, pain-free and looking down at you with love. You are in my prayers, dear one.
Posted 2 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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You are an angel Susie, and you did the best by Binky. He is now pain free and at peace while waiting for you on the other side. Grieve as you must and feel no guilt my friend, you did the right thing {{{hugs}}}
Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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I know what you are going through. My parents put my 18-year-old cat to sleep on thursday night.
Posted 2 years ago by boogellaroo #
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*Binky approaches the calico cat as she relaxes in the grass watching the kittens play under the watchful eye of Mamma Kitty.
"C.C, I have a favor to ask of you."
Green eyes turn to gaze upon the young, playful cat standing next to her. "What is it, Binky?"
Binky settles down in the grass next to his new friend. "My human mommy is feeling really sad right now. I don't know if she understands how difficult it was for me. You see, I couldn't just leave - I had to wait for her to release me. She is really upset because the way that it was done... well, it wasn't as easy as she expected it to be. I barely remember it, and doesn't bother me at all, but she is really upset."
C.C. nuzzles Binky to comfort him. "It was very difficult for her to watch what you went through, and now she misses you terribly."
"It's not just that, C." Binky sighs softly. "She thinks she added to my pain by taking me to that place and having them give me the medicine that released me. It took longer than she thought it would, and they had to give me the medicine twice. She blames herself because she thinks it was difficult for me. I want to do something for her to make her feel better. I've heard that you sometimes take messages to our families for us. I have a special message and... I want to go with you to take it to her."
C.C. considers Binky's request for a moment. "It's not my decision, but I think you would be allowed to go with me. But your mommy may be a little shaken up if she sees you."
"I just want to let her know I am okay... and I want to see her again one last time because it will be a while before she comes to get me and I miss her already."
A few minutes later, C.C. and Binky make their way down the path of light. As they enter the room, C.C. makes their presence known with a deep rumbling purr. Both cats carefully approach Susie, Binky staying in the background as he has been told to do. After waiting to be invited, C.C. jumps up into Susie's lap and offers her the special postcard Binky wanted made for her. Though Binky looks to be one or two years old as he sits there watching C.C. give his mommy the card, the picture on the front of the card is that of a very young, kittenish looking Binky crouched down in the grass staring wide-eyed at the camera. He has that "look" in his eyes, and one can imagine the butt-wiggle as he prepares to attack something just behind the camera. The image is beyond cute! On the back of the card is a written message. "Please don't feel bad. All I remember now is the love you gave me. I will be here waiting for you." The card is signed with a single paw print.
Watching his mommy read the card, Binky forgets what he has been told and jumps up beside C.C. to snuggle close to Susie with comforting purrs. After a minute or two, C.C. gently pulls Binky back. "Come, we have to go now."
The two cats jump down and make their way toward the path of light. Binky turns to look back at his mommy, then slowly follows C.C. back to the Meadow. Soon he is playing with the other kitties as his other home becomes a sweet memory in his heart. After all, the wait always seems shorter for those at the Bridge than it does for those still living in the world.*
Posted 2 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #
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OMG, OW, I have tears rolling down my face, just beautiful. I hope Susie sees this soon. Thanks for that. Grabs supersize box of Kleenex, gonna have to share with the familY!
Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
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Feral, it was a very unselfish act to help Binky to the Bridge and he knows it. I don't know about the shelter's method, but my vet also used two injections to help Sam: One to ease any agitation and the other to release him.
{{{{{Susie & Binky}}}}}OW, that's beautiful and brought tears to my eyes, too. Thank you.
Posted 2 years ago by GizzysAuntie #
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Susie, I am so sorry but truly you gave Binky one last gift.
OW, that is beautiful.
Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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Thank You All!!!
OW...you have no idea how much you touched my heart & soul. {{{HUGS}}}
I know you all understand how I'm feeling. I thought I'd be use to this kind of pain & would be ready for the decision & the pain. I was wrong. My loss of Binky went deeper than I thought it ever would. Maybe because I had him so long. I'm taking all of it one minute at a time. Trying to focus on other things.
I'd like to send my Prayers to all the others here on TDK that have lost Family or Pets while I've been busily caring for my baby Binky. I will try to get back on track when the pain subsides.
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Susie, there is nothing to forgive. You did your best for Binky - always. He is at peace now.
Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
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