Notmyrealname

I am just real sad, my little buddy, Mr. Cat, is very sick, he can hardly walk and won't eat. I think after seventeen or eighteen years his time here has finally run out. I have to take him in to the vet in a few hours and I don't think he is coming back with me, he's in pretty bad shape. I had to put his friend down just four months ago because she got real sick, too. It doesn't get any easier.

I won't be drinking today because I don't drink anymore. If I were still a drinker, this would be one of those "four-alarm fire" hangover events. But I quit, and whether or not bad things happen (and they kind of always do, that's part of life) has nothing to do with that decision. Totally unrelated things, no interaction, no connection whatsoever.

Guess I should add something positive.

Today is sober day no. 154 -- that's twenty-two weeks without a drink.

Blessings and safety to you and yours this holiday season

suki44883

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Cat. The only flaw in our fur babies is that they just don't live long enough. Mr. Cat wouldn't want you to drink and I'm sure he helped you make it to day 154. Congratulations and (((HUGS))).

hayley86

I'm really sorry to hear about your cat. Congratulations on your sober time. Best wishes.

mecanix

Keep on keeping on ,
When i choose to write the story of my life i don't have to choose to use the red pen .

Blessings to Mr cat , stay strong yourself ,

Bestwishes, m

Skye2

Tears in my eyes for you reading this I'm sure he has had a wonderful life with you and will run free again on Rainbow Bridge.
Much love to you both Xx

least

I'm glad you and Mr Cat had so much time together. Suki is right, their only fault is that they don't live long enough.

NewLifeAt60

I also had to put down a 17 year old kitty, my buddy of so many years. I was trying to quit then but used it as an excuse to indulge myself. I thought I couldn't get through it without drinking. YOU know better. After 18 months sobriety, now I do too. God bless you.

EndGameNYC

I know where you're at, Notmyrealname.

I've lived with cats and dogs my entire life. The only bad thing about it is that they usually pass away before we do.

Opivotal

I'm so proud of you for staying sober and being present for Mr.Cat. Sending you big hugs Notmyrealname.

alphaomega

Blessings to you dear one. And blessings to your beloved furry baby.

Remember, that the love you have between you never dies. It just transforms.

XO AO

Notmyrealname

I have returned. Things went about how I expected, except I was more of a wreck than I figured. Mr. Cat was (for once) well-behaved on the ride, you knew he wasn't feeling well when he didn't vociferously protest being in a moving car.

Thank you for your kind words. I like to think I'm a tough guy who doesn't need any help from anybody but I really appreciate your supportive posts today.

(any self-destructive urges will be channeled into blowing up my diet for a day or two, I guess that's pretty safe.. ice cream never gave me the urge to call up old girlfriends and give them a piece of my mind at 2 AM)

suki44883

Fandy

i am so sorry to hear about Mr. Cat....when you are ready, you could honor him by adopting another buddy or two?

they give us so much happiness and love...(as the owner of another new kitten who wakes me up promptly at 4:23AM most days cos it's time for EATING, racing and playing)

Olive1

I am very, very sorry for you and Mr. Cat.

Skye2

You did the kindest and most loving thing that you could have done for him. Be proud of that Xx

ReadyAtLast

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I know how heartbreaking it is as my puppy died at the weekend. Your cat knows how much you love him and what a good life he has had with you. You also have some very wonderful memories. Good on you for not drinking through this difficult time

suki44883

Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort,
for his life was rich because of you,
and yours even richer because of him.

Coldfusion

It is good that you are sober now so that you do not add to your cat's stress, and can do what is best for him.

My cat is on my lap as I type this, and he is purring a prayer for you.

LadyBlue0527

Notmyrealname

I am so sorry to hear this. My kitty, brat, died 4 years ago in May and she would have been 20 that August. I understand how hard this is.

I'm glad that you're choosing not to drink. It really does only make it worse.

Again, I am so sorry to hear this

wpainterw

Hang in there. And get another cat. Mr. Cat would want you to get another cat. And dedicate your sobriety to him. Tell him he's been a good cat. The best of cats....

W.