Nine and a half years ago I joined this forum to talk about my new babies, Anastasia and Rasputin. 

Time flies. 

Two years later I got Sarsippius.  My dear big boy. 

Sarsippius died just two weeks short of 5 years on April 5 2013. Rasputin died April 17 2013. Anastasia outlived both of them to our surprise. 

She's now 9.5 years old. 

She's lost her hair and became increasingly frail... First unable to climb down and up levels in her cage. Soon after she couldn't get in and out of a litter box so I put wee wee pads in her cage which I change twice a day (I'm at work during the day or I'd do it more) . 

I knew she was getting very old but I hadn't realized how much so until I went on vacation (bf was home) and returned last night. I held her and the way she looked at me.... The fact she can no longer walk.... She messes herself..... It's time. 

I knew she would let me know and she has. I called my vet and this Saturday, December 20th  at 1:30pm NJ time, Anastasia will take one last walk across the bridge. 

I knew this day would come eventually but it doesn't hurt any less having known this would happen. Other than adrenal she didn't suffer from ANY diseases. 

She still gives me kisses.