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27. In our family, we call this most difficult of decisions "liberating the spirit."

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Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:42 PM

20 hrs ago

It's always hard, even when it's right.

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We had to put our kitty Zeke to sleep tonight [View all] Danmel 20 hrs ago OP

That's always so hard duckworth969 20 hrs ago #1

How I hate this for you. Our furry kids are everything and I wish you some peace with your sweet memories 😿 Deuxcents 20 hrs ago #2

I'm so sorry. We don't get to keep them long enough. nt Phoenix61 20 hrs ago #3

So sorry for your loss. FalloutShelter 20 hrs ago #4

They really worm their way into our hearts, don't they? CrispyQ 20 hrs ago #5

So sorry, Dannel debm55 20 hrs ago #6

Been there and I know how damn hard it is. Hey Joe 20 hrs ago #7

I'm so sorry! Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #8

You did the right thing. It's cruel to make them suffer. multigraincracker 20 hrs ago #11

I'm so sorry, Daniel. Diamond_Dog 20 hrs ago #9

it's so hard Skittles 20 hrs ago #10

Deepest condolences SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #12

I'm sorry 😔 MustLoveBeagles 20 hrs ago #13

Never easy hurl 20 hrs ago #14

I'm so sorry 😔 mine died from kidney failure two years ago Raine 20 hrs ago #15

💧❤️ littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #16

I'm so very sorry Danmel, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #17

I'm so sorry for your loss. HoosierDebbie 20 hrs ago #18

So very sorry. It's awful to lose such a good friend. catrose 20 hrs ago #19

I am so so sorry for your & your family's loss irisblue 20 hrs ago #20

I'm so sorry... FemDemERA 20 hrs ago #21

I know that raw, shattering pain. I am so very sorry. Maru Kitteh 20 hrs ago #22

I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. Dr. Shepper 20 hrs ago #23

I'm so sorry! FoxNewsSucks 20 hrs ago #24

Zeke will never forget you all. And you, him. CurtEastPoint 20 hrs ago #25

I'm sorry about your beautiful, beloved friend. AllyCat 20 hrs ago #26

In our family, we call this most difficult of decisions "liberating the spirit." 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #27

I am sorry to hear that. OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #28

Sorry for what you are going through. mr715 20 hrs ago #29

Sending you support. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #30

Family. Saddened. cachukis 19 hrs ago #31

... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #32

I have always felt popsdenver 19 hrs ago #33

So sorry IbogaProject 19 hrs ago #34

I'm so sorry! CousinIT 19 hrs ago #35

Goodbye to your sweet boy blogslug 19 hrs ago #36

I'm so sorry. Solly Mack 19 hrs ago #37

You have many people in that boat with you. calimary 19 hrs ago #38

I determined ages ago that if I could not be reunited with my babies niyad 19 hrs ago #47

You reminded me of a GREAT Will Rogers quote. calimary 18 hrs ago #50

YES!!! niyad 7 hrs ago #80

🫂 mwmisses4289 19 hrs ago #39

Always painful malaise 19 hrs ago #40

I'm so sorry for your loss debsy 19 hrs ago #41

I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Zeke virgdem 19 hrs ago #42

Sending love and understanding EuterpeThelo 19 hrs ago #43

The most important act of a pet lover raising2moredems 19 hrs ago #44

They are family, and I am so sorry for your loss. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #45

Lady Bast, please take Your little Zeke gently home in Your loving arms, niyad 19 hrs ago #46

I am so sorry. murielm99 18 hrs ago #48

I am sorry for your loss 💔 BlueKota 18 hrs ago #49

"Those of us The Wizard 18 hrs ago #51

rest inn peace zeke i am so sorry for your loss dawn5651 18 hrs ago #52

I am so sorry for your loss. nt spooky3 18 hrs ago #53

Sorry you lost your friend, it's a tough time. dem4decades 18 hrs ago #54

I'm so sorry. area51 18 hrs ago #55

After I had to put Spike to sleep in 2017 she has visited me ever since! BigmanPigman 18 hrs ago #56

So sorry, Danmel.. Permanut 18 hrs ago #57

I'm so very sorry. Losing them is so painfully heartbreaking. StarryNite 18 hrs ago #58

Our furry friends never stay long enough. Teacher of the Year 18 hrs ago #59

Dear Danmel, I am so sorry for your loss MIButterfly 17 hrs ago #60

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart goes out to you on the loss of your beloved family member Zeke.❤️ MLAA 17 hrs ago #61

I am so sorry Bettie 17 hrs ago #62

We would have much sadder lives without our fur kids in them Bayard 17 hrs ago #63

We gave up on having any pets after the last one had to be put down. CTyankee 15 hrs ago #64

I'm so sorry Laurelin 14 hrs ago #65

I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved pet. Losing one takes a big emotional toll. Huge hugz. Celerity 13 hrs ago #66

I am so sorry for your loss. maptap22 10 hrs ago #67

I'm sorry bdamomma 1 hr ago #92

I'm so sorry. There's something about them that never goes away. They're always with you. Vinca 9 hrs ago #68

I know how hard that is. Condolences. NNadir 9 hrs ago #69

Soooo sorry !! Karadeniz 9 hrs ago #70

My deepest condolences. It's such a hard decision to make. sinkingfeeling 9 hrs ago #71

I'm so sorry CaptainTruth 9 hrs ago #72

It always hurts to say goodbye to our furbabies, bluescribbler 8 hrs ago #73

Condolences ProfessorGAC 8 hrs ago #74

So sorry, Danmel. 70sEraVet 8 hrs ago #75

So sorry your beloved kitty has crossed the bridge. I feel your pain. Fla Dem 7 hrs ago #76

It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote 7 hrs ago #77

I'm so very sorry for your loss. City Lights 7 hrs ago #78

Losing our cat family members sucks. Happy Hoosier 7 hrs ago #79

I'm sorry for your loss. It's terribly hard to have to make that decision and it leaves a hole in your heart(s). Texin 7 hrs ago #81

Zeke kitty Clouds Passing 7 hrs ago #82

❤️ underpants 7 hrs ago #83

I'm so sorry, Danmel. WinstonSmith4740 6 hrs ago #84

I am so sorry Dear_Prudence 6 hrs ago #85

I'm so sorry, Danmel. arkielib 6 hrs ago #86

I'm so sorry Figarosmom 4 hrs ago #87

💜😢my deepest sympathy for you.🤟🏼🙏🏼 1WorldHope 2 hrs ago #88

I lost my first dog when I was 10 years old Wifes husband 1 hr ago #89

I am so, so sorry. My heart breaks for you. Trueblue Texan 1 hr ago #90

My sympathy bdamomma 1 hr ago #91

So very very sorry Chicagogrl1 1 hr ago #93

So sorry for your loss. Timeflyer 31 min ago #94

I am so sorry. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 8 min ago #95