Maryanne, it's a difficult choice, but if you know they're going to suffer, it's the kindest thing you can do for your beloved cat. We lost our calico in January; she was going downhill so fast, there was no pleasure in her life, she wanted to crawl into a corner and die. After she was euthanized, she looked so different than the recent weeks, relaxed, her old self and seemed much younger. At that time I could see how she bore her discomfort in her demeanor for so many weeks. It hurts regardless of how they die, but if their pain is shortened, then I think you made the right decision.

My calico always slept on my bed also, down at the foot on the far side. I miss having that cheerful lump there every night, purring and occasionally chirping at the other cat in their own form of communication. "You in here?" "Yup." "G'night"

SRS