had a wonderful 20 years together. Take care.

My eldest got a kitten when she was a two-year-old and grew up with her. Didn't get a real sibling until she was five, so she and Kitty were best buddies. Kitty lived to 17, and my daughter was 19 at the time. Later, when she was living on her own she got another cat who lived to be 19 and then she had to say goodbye to another long-time friend.

My younger daughter grew up with our black cat, Tim from the time he was born,when she was almost 9 years old. 18 years later she had to say goodbye during a visit home at Thanksgiving several years ago. Kidney failure was claiming him and she knew it was the last goodbye.

The ones they grow up with are the hardest to part with. But there are many other cats awaiting adoption into good homes. There is nothing like a kitty.

The time element is wonderful, but it makes the parting harder I believe.

As to the adoption, Mom (i.e., "me&quot is in rescue. As soon as daughter and son-in-law are ready (and each person's time table for that is different), another will leave a shelter and go to a great home.

and comfort and peace to all of you who love her so much.

My thoughts are with you. We do the best we can, but eventually time just runs out. Isis had a wonderful long life with you and your family; I'm sure she appreciated it.

You did well to have a 20 year old kitty, and their lives are never long enough. I am sure that the vet told you that renal failure is not a painful way to go. I lost a cat to renal failure, but she never was in pain, just weakened and weakened. I was told that the toxins kept her in a rather intoxicated state instead of pain. That was reassuring to me.

Hard to believe such a small being could claim so much of one's heart, but it certainly can, and will.

Best hopes go to you all, and your dearest tiny friend.

You had a good run and your people love you.

it's never easy. And that's a LONG time to be in your daughter's life! Hugs to all!

I know what you are going through. I lost my Sammy in 2012 and she was 20 at the time. We had kidney issues from the time she was 15, but we administered sub q to her for almost 6 years. Until she was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her abdomen three weeks before she died, she was in relatively good health. It's so hard to lose them when they have been with you for so long. May you have peace in the coming days.

RIP Isis

It was a very gentle passing yesterday, with Isis in my daughter's arms and my daughter whispering a lullaby to her as she left us.

Isis had what I hope was a wonderful life. She is already missed greatly, and she will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS be loved and remembered.

of our 17 year old doggie. Maybe they will see each other at Rainbow Ridge.

RIP Isis. Blessings to all who loved her. I can just imagine the tears flowing as you wrote this.

I know how you're feeling. We're pretty raw here, too.

It's always so heartbreaking to lose a a dear pet.