A childhood pet has a stroke and had to be put down. To soon to get a New Kitten, or Wait ?

Question

My girl friends chubby cat "Monster" has lived a heck of a life, now he sleeps, eats and dose his litter box business. That's it, he did not play much and has a loud cry sometimes it almost sounds like he is yelling at me, but when I go to check on him he softly meows and purrs, just wants love. But he is unable to clean hisself, She use a wet one type cloth designed for cats and when I pet him, his hair comes out in clumps! Am she just being selfish by not letting go? He had a stroke and went dead on the left side the Vet said no Blood flow on left side, I don't have the heart but I just don't know if it's time, I am on the fence and just don't know?

Answer 1

I had a hard time deciding when it was time with my beloved cat.  But what I found I had to do was to take myself out of the equation.  Stop and think of what is best for your CAT, not what you want or dont want. I wont lie to you - its not easy. But this kind of decision never is.  Also get your vets opinion.  I suspect that its probably time unless the vet feels he could improve.  But remember - follow your heart and do what is best for HIM.  As caretaker, YOU know the cat best.

Answer 2

"My one eyed cat "Baby" has lived a heck of a life, now she sleeps, eats and her litter box business. That's it, she has a loud cry sometimes it almost sounds like she is yelling at me, but when I go to check on her she softly meows and purrs, just wants love. But she is unable to clean herself, I use a wet one type cloth designed for cats and when I pet her, her hair comes out in clumps! Is she ready to go or am I just being selfish by not letting go? I don't have the heart but I just don't know if it's time, I am on the fence and just don't know?"

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What's the deal here dude?

edit - OK sorry WTF? If you click on that link I posted you'll see he's ripped off the question from another person. Either she's his girlfriend and they have communication issues or someone is up to shenanigans.