I lost my Best Friend today

**TheGiggolo** · January 16th, 2012, 09:46 PM

I lost my Best Friend today..... My Cat, my Buddy, Diego. He had to be put to sleep today because of Kidney stones and 1 very large one became lodged in his urinal tract.
The only option I had was A very expensive surgery that would have removed all his Genitalia leaving him a hole with a permanent Catheder. He also would need it kept clean everyday. I wanted to have it done, but I could not afford the surgery. They would not even allow me to make payments. ( I like how they say they want to save the animals.....but that is only if you can afford it. ) So I could either take him home and watch him in pain while his bladder burst and him die in extreme pain or have him Euthanized pain free. This honestly was the hardest and most painful decision of my life. I truly loved my Lil Buddy and Wish I could have made him better. I will miss him so MUCH.

REST IN PEACE DIEGO!

I HOPE ALL YOUR PAIN IS GONE,

AND THAT YOU KNOW THAT YOUR

JOEY LOVES YOU AND ALWAYS WILL.

AND KNOW THAT I AM TRULY SORRY I DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GET YOU THE HELP YOU NEEDED.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME......

Also sorry to bother you all with this. I just had to get it out. Thanks for understanding.

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**Tenshi** · January 16th, 2012, 09:56 PM

It's good to let it out sometimes, and I'm sorry about your loss.

I believe you made the right decision considering the circumstances; I'm sure if cats could convey their thoughts your friend would be glad as well.

**TheGiggolo** · January 16th, 2012, 10:11 PM

Thanks Tenshi, I always believed that someone/something should be allowed to Fight to the End but....... I could not stand to see him in Pain. I just don't like feeling I robbed him of his life. I hope he would understand, if he had the ability.

**Snowkitteh** · January 16th, 2012, 11:04 PM

Ouch, Im sorry to hear this Gig
I really hate how they charge so much for surgery
Especially if that surgery can save a life...

I hope you are okay and your cat can find peace

**TheGiggolo** · January 16th, 2012, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Snowkitteh

Ouch, Im sorry to hear this Gig
I really hate how they charge so much for surgery
Especially if that surgery can save a life...

I hope you are okay and your cat can find peace

Thanks Kitteh, The surgery was $2000 they wanted Half before and Half after. I would have paid any amount if I could have made payments. I would have even given them my Car Title. I now want to go back to school and become a Pro Bono Vet. Surgeon. Just so people with low income would not have to make such a decision.

I will never be 100% okay. A piece of my heart will always be missing. But I will survive.

**orisa** · January 16th, 2012, 11:20 PM

I really feel for you. I also lost my cat few years ago so I know a bit how you feel, although I didn't have to put her to sleep.
Getting over the loss of your cat can take a long time, it sure did for me.

Rest in Peace Diego.

**TheGiggolo** · January 16th, 2012, 11:36 PM

Thank you Orisa, I have heard people say it that animals are just animals. But to a lot of people they are family. Love for another is not just for humans. Also I can't get over the Stigma that even the ladies at the Vet office had. Like it is Shocking to see a 6'4" 250lbs. Man grieve. Is it really that uncommon?

**orisa** · January 16th, 2012, 11:45 PM

People who spend long enough time with anything or anyone will eventually get attached to them. It doesn't matter what it is, if you lose something you love there's only place for sentimentality. Animals may be just animals to some, but to those of us who spent time with them they are no less valuable than a human friend. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

**Will98** · January 16th, 2012, 11:50 PM

I know how losing a pet feels man...I really do.

It's hard to let your best bud go, especially when the door to help him is right there...I feel sorry for ya'.