We said Good-bye to our beloved Smudge today....
Jasdip
7 years ago
My heart is so broken. Smudge, our 17-yr old Maine Coon crossed the Bridge today. He's had a rough year, with his hyperthyroid, IBD, and he started into renal disease the past number of weeks. He's been losing weight, and not eating enough, no matter what I did to tempt him. It's always a tough decision to make, but ultimately we do what we can for the best for our pets. This was the best thing for Smudge.
Even the vet techs were crying and I got hugs all around.
RIP dear boy. You were the gentlest cat I've ever had the pleasure of having.
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