Sadly, we had to put our cat Cassius to sleep yesterday
. This was the first time I have had to put a pet to sleep, and it was a very hard day - still very sad yet today.
Miles and I got Brutus and Cassius (brother and sister) 14 years ago when they were 6 weeks old. In many ways, they represent my life with Miles thus far, as they have been around for as long as I can remember Miles and I being together...have lived in each home with us, slept on our beds, provided endless companionship and joy. (in fact, Brutus sleeps with my son Grant every night, it's so cute).
Cassius had thyroid cancer and was rapidly losing weight. She stopped eating a week ago, and even before then she couldn't hold anything down. She refused to take her medication, so rather than waiting for her to die painfully of a heart attack or some other form of organ failure, we opted to give her a peaceful send off yesterday.
I miss her already, and Brutus has been crying a little today too.
Anyway, rest in peace Cassius, we loved you