How do you deal with an 'on the way out' pet?

Thanks for all the sincere replies. I have taken notes from all that was said and come up with my plan.
To preserve the dignity of my 'friend', I won't do Animal Humane or SPCA. You have to 'surrender' your pet first. And I won't ask a friend to do my dirty work. I'm not that schmuck.


I'm going to choose the vet and the two injections. Painless and humane. I doubt if the perfect shot is any better. Then I'm going to bury 'Lily' in the nearby National Forest. Yes I know it's illegal. Arrest me.

I did think about just releasing her into the forest. She is a totally indoor cat. That is why she made 19. Outdoor cats don't live long here. Anyway, releasing her seems cruel, but on the other hand it could be a last taste of freedom. It's tough to reason this out.


I understand your thoughts on the freedom issue.
I wouldn't do it. The cat will only be confused and probably scared.
Here we have a service that brings out cages, captures the feral cats, checks them medically , gives them shots, neuters them . Then brings them back and releases them so they are familiar to their surroundings.
As a rule I have on average 6 cats that come around everyday to get feed.
Some finally after time get friendly enough to allow human contact.
I have taken home in the last 30 odd years more then I want to admit. Have two now.one is 4 the other is 18.