((((((((SRS)))))))))
Euthanizing your beloved cat was not only a kindness, it was necessary.

I kept a diabetic cat going for two years on insulin, fed him tinned food processed in a blender every two hours, cleaned up his "accidents" and followed him around if he went outdoors because he couldn't see much or hear at all. Through it all he was loving and cooperative so I carried on. One day I realized that I was keeping him alive for my selfish reason, not for his benefit. I made the phone call and did what had to be done. It broke my heart but I had the peace afterwards of knowing that I did the right thing.

I was fortunate that my two boys who grew up with the cat were both married and living far away at the time and my husband was out of town so I didn't have to discuss my decision with anyone beforehand or I may not have been able to go through with it.

I hope that your son will understand someday. It may not happen until he is placed in a similar position himself.