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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (18 children)

TW Pet deathMelbcat had too many health issues for treatment to give her a good quality of life. She was peacefully put to sleep while I held her. Thank you for all your well wishes and for loving her too.

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 5 points 21 hours ago

πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚ I’m so sorry. You’ve done your best. She is now in a painless place watching over you.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 9 points 1 day ago

Nothing else to add but we loved her too. Rest now little one. No more pain. And to go out being held in all that love you have for her is a gift. Now you rest and be gentle and scream into this void all you need. You did good Melba

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 7 points 23 hours ago

I hope you're doing alright. You cared for her so much and gave her the best possible life a cat could ask for

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 8 points 1 day ago

I'm so sorry Melba, sending you all my love πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

[–] Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

😭😭😭 I'm so sorry. Please be kind to yourself, you did all you could do

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 6 points 23 hours ago

Sending you so much gentle love, Melba. She was so deeply cared for by you, so incredibly loved. You made every decision with the best of intentions for her. Please take care of yourself, grieve but know you did everything out of love for her. Rest well, little one.

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 points 22 hours ago

I’m so so sorry. It’s devastating loosing a pet. It will be so hard, but you know that she was loved and cared for, the best life a cat could have. Sending hugs.

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 5 points 22 hours ago

I’m so sorry, you gave her an incredible life. Just know we’re all here to support you during this time.

Sending so much love and my condolences. You gave her the best life possible. Being there with her in the end would have been such a comfort.

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 6 points 1 day ago

Oh Melba. I am so very sorry to hear that. Your love for her knew no bounds and she had a wonderful life with you as her servant.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 1 day ago

So so sorry to hear that :(

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

My condolences, you did the best by that cat. Vale Melbcat.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago

oh, I'm so sorry

I'm so sorry Melba. ❀️❀️

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago

My deepest sympathies

I'm so sorry for your loss. πŸ«‚ ❀️

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago

Oh no. You gave her the best life. She's at peace, hope you find some peace as well.