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Discussion Thread πŸ₯  Friday 22 August 2025 (aussie.zone)
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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 16 points 4 months ago (13 children)

Had to put our cat down last night. Poor little thing was sick all week, multiple vet visits and she deteriorated rapidly last night. Started as tummy issues but turned into a massive infection and didn't respond to treatment.

Absolutely devastated.

Please hug your pets extra today.

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

So sad, sorry to hear. Pets lives are too brief.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

For real. We made the best with the time we had.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's a tough decision to make, but so good of you to not let the little one suffer any more. Sending you and the fam lots of love and warmth!

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago

Thanks, she was getting so bad even the vets said it's low chances she'll make it. Wish I could have hugged her more.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Rough.

So sorry to hear that.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

Thanks. The shock of it all took a lot out of us.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My condolences ❀️

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thanks. Little dog better get some extra treats today.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

So sorry for you and your fam. So devastating to lose one so young.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Thanks. Reality hit this morning when she wasn't waiting at our bedroom door for her regular hugs and room inspections.

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Big hugs. Be gentle with yourselves

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Thanks, we are. A lot to process very quickly. Try to grieve in a healing way and focusing on the positive impacts the cat had on us and vice versa.

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Its the hardest thing to do. Mine have been hugged for yours β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thank you. Hug them a few more times ;)

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Will do

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I’m so sorry, it’s such a hard thing to go through

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

It was bad. She was pretty young too. We'll manage but the house is so empty right now.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm so sorry hugs

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

Thanks friend.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Oh gosh. Huge internet hugs.

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm so sorry ❀️

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I’m so sorry. Melbcat will be squished

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

She deserves it :)