I got Mia when she was 6 weeks old.  She was a stray outside of my old partners work.  She was just wondering around out there purring and looking for love.  She was adorable from the start and very athletic.  She would do endless head over heals back flips when playing.  She always had some health issues and behavioral stuff.  I worked with her for years to get her to stay with the litter box and change her feral nature.  She did get better.  She would always snuggle on the bed next to me pacing back and forth ocd like just to get the right spot.  She would purr like a lion.  Then she would bite me to let me know she had enough and be on her way.  I never much minded because I knew she was her best.  What more could I ask for.  She loved her bed.  She snored really loud.  She was content.  She even grew to love my wife Nicole.  We were just saying how her and I were the only two people Mia loved enough to let touch her and we did.  She never wanted for anything and got the best of care all the way to the end.  

A about a year and a half ago she was diagnosed with diabetes.  It never regulated and was a sure sign there was an underlying issue.  Acromagly or Cushings, the rarest diseases or animals, but extremely rare in cats.  She was loosing control of her ability to go in the box.  Weak legs and muscles.  She could barely jump.  Disoriented at times.  Strange seizure like behavior.  Etc.  She still seemed ok or so I thought.  My partner Nicole told me last night to really look at her.  I was so upset.  I went upstairs and prayed and asked God to help cause I did not know what to do.  A thought came to me.... Maybe it's time.  I have been subconsciously avoiding.  I have been consciously avoiding.  I dreaded the decision I knew was inevitable.  God had a very different plan for me today than I ever imagined.  I believe I did what God wanted me to.  All the discomfort I felt was me resisting.  All the anger and axiety was me avoiding my responsibilty.  

My cat needed me to let her be in peace.  Mia needed to go in dignity.  She was so very peaceful.  It was so very gentle and quiet.  I have not seen her that serene in such a long time.  She is at peace.  I will miss my dear friend, companion, baby, and beautiful spirit.  She was with me when noone else was and I am so grateful for her in my life.  I hope that I served her as well today as she has for 10 years.

I love you Mia Ditalini.  

Peace, Mich

Sorry for your loss . I can identify,...we had 2 cats we had to put down one with hip cancer and another with internal problems,After many Vet visits it was the humane thing to do.We still keep pictures on the fridge..heartbreaking......

I'm sorry for your loss.

Oh, Mich...I'm so sorry about your cat. What a gift it was that you had each other all those years! You helped each other it seems. I believe everything happens in the time it should and it sounds like you did that perfectly. God bless you and may God accept her into His kingdom, although I'm sure He already has. Peace.

Prayers sent you way Kathy.  Pets have become a big part of my life.  I get attached to them, eventhough I plan not too.  I lost a dog after 7 years with him.  He had Cancer and it spread very quickly.  I had to make the decision that was in the best interest of the dog and not myself.  I stayed with him as he left earth for heaven.  One of the hardest things I've had to do.  I also pronounced my father dad after a short bout with Cancer.  Once again, it spread quickly.  I was by his side when he passed.  He breathing slowed and then stopped.  I checked his pulse- none.  Both cases were very difficult.  I'd say the case with my dog was more difficult because I had to make the decision.  I'm grateful today that I was present for both.