I'm recording a podcast for the upcoming Saturday slate for the Vegas Golden Knights. I'm having a good time with my buddies, talking about what to expect for the upcoming season. From the corner of my eye, I see my cat trying to get to her water dish.
But the hard part was watching her struggle. Her hind leg gave out and she laid on the ground before making an effort. She also didn't eat much, leaving her close to her death bed. This was a 17-year-old cat who was originally surrendered because her previous owner suffered a debilitating injury.
She makes it to her dish and she struggled to stand up on all fours. That left hind leg is killing her. That's when I had to make the tough decision of requesting humane euthanasia. Yes, this was one of the toughest decisions I've made in my lifetime. But no pet owner wants to see their furbabies suffer.
It was a day that I had been dreading for the longest time possible. I didn't want to see her hurting and suffering. I always welcomed her hopping on my bed to sleep by my legs. I also took her to PetSmart to have her get her steps in. Of course, you have to avoid the dogs in case one gets unleashed.
Still, it was a day that I knew was coming, yet I wasn't prepared for. She was getting up in age and wasn't using her litter box anymore. She wasn't eating and was in immense pain. It's moments like this where you grieve what was with who you love and cherish the memories with your loved ones.
Losing someone special puts life into perspective as a Vegas Golden Knights fan
It's sad because I recently made a TikTok video talking about my cat, Ginger, being my Vegas Golden Knights watch buddy. I would always have her perched on the bed, sitting on my computer while Jack Eichel and Mark Stone created magic. She always had a penchant for lying down on the electronics.
It didn't matter if it was on my laptop, on my headphones, or even on my mouse. Ginger always kept herself warm while the Golden Knights played. It was perhaps her previous upbringing, where she had free reign of the household. But what are you going to do with limited space? That was the tough question.
Still, she made it work and got comfortable. It's what made her unique. She was always adaptable and adjusted. Of course, she would always slip on the floor while trying to hide behind the aquariums. I was hoping to get her a Golden Knights pet jersey that she could wear during the season while I was in The Arsenal or at PetSmart.
Alas, that didn't happen. Watching her crumble before my very eyes because of her age was the toughest part. My little Golden Knights buddy wasn't going to make it to the regular season. But it also taught me something about life itself.
Grieving is perfectly normal in life. When you lose someone close to you, you lose a piece that made you whole. It doesn't matter if it's a family member or a spouse. You cherish what was with them and live your best life. That's what my cat, Ginger, would've wanted, anyway.
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