A few weeks ago I made a post about taking Georgy to get euthanized. On the day of the appointment, the vet called and said they would have a hard time putting a catheter in due to his condition and would have to do it another way which would take over an hour. I didn't want to put Georgy through such a long process of death so I canceled the appointment.
I took it as a sign that maybe it wasn't time yet.
Even though he was having a hard time walking he was still eating and purring.
Over the last couple of weeks it has been a steady decline though.
Then yesterday he kept trying to move from place to place...trying to escape his pain. Every time he tried to walk he fell. And he stopped eating. No food yesterday and he didn't want to eat today.
It was time.
I would have preferred to go to a nearby vet so that he didn't have to suffer a long car ride, but the only vet open that took walk-ins was 30 minutes away in Beaumont.
So we went. Instead of putting him in the cat carrier that he hated, I was able to hold him in my arms during the whole drive.
Due to the Pandemic, only one patient was allowed inside the vet at a time and masks were required.
I was trying the whole time to hold in my tears and save them for after. Lately when I cry I have a problem breathing....I think I start hyperventilating...then that leads to a panic attack.
Plus, I wanted to give George soothing energy during his final moments.
I failed. I started crying hysterically and had to take the mask off because I couldn't breathe.
I held him and kissed him and told him how much I loved him as the vet administered the drug.
The vet was wonderful. She talked to Georgy in a soothing way throughout the whole process.
Shane and I could both feel Georgy purring during the process as well. I think he knew how much we love him and that he could finally be at peace.
I'm in pain emotionally. I have had Georgy for 19 years. He's been there for me during all the trials and tribulations of my often difficult life.... always offering joy, happiness, and purrs.
He was a loving and wonderful companion for 2 decades.
I hope he knows how much I will always love him.
Sweet Georgy
2001 - 2020