"Matt Ferrari" wrote in message
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I didn't mean to take over on mayhems(RB) thread.

Goofy had been declining in health. he was losing weight had stopped
eating as much and then started filling up with fluid.

The night before his vet visit he didn't sleep well like on his side as
usual. His breathing was very heavy.
The vet examined him and guessed he probably had heart failure or some
other cancer related issue that was causing the weight loss and fluid
build up. There was no guarantee that any treatment would extend his life
or work. Because Goofy was 16 we decided to send him to the bridge rather
than let him decline more. It was a very peaceful end. I stayed with him
all the way through. Goofy didn't suffer at all at the end.

It was a loving sacrifice. Very painful to go through though, I knew it
was gonna hurt but not this much.

Thanks for your words of kindness

Matt

I think you did the right thing. I'm sorry, I know how hard it is. Been
there, done it. Condolences for his loss. It is never easy, although you
know you are making the right decision.
Purrs for your heart.