Updates and running commentary from our critters

I’m so sorry to hear about your baby kitty. That is much too young to be going through all of these health issues. I wonder if the initial vet examination (when you first decided to adopt your baby) could have foreseen any of these issues (or if the vet had any info of your baby’s parents’ past history).

Sending prayers and good vibes your way for a positive outcome :heart:

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Ohhh, Meekah - so sorry to hear this! I hope they’re able to treat everything and his illnesses settle down.

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I’m so sorry, that is definitely not the answer I was hoping for!! Poor little guy and poor you! You are an awesome cat parent, taking wonderful care of him. All best wishes!

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I’m getting a new vet. Have a preliminary appt with 1 in a week.

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A second opinion def never hurts. I hope the new vet has better ideas or a different approach to things.

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It’s not to replace my specialist. It’s my regular vet! Their practice was sold to a corporation; I need special interim -treatments for him that I cannot do by myself, and my regular vet never called me back. I have an appointment with the new vet to do it.

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He’s gone. Our magnificent boy, Rocky Raccoco, Monkey Boy, Munchkin, Chonk, Chonky, The Chonkster Fluff Munchkin, went to sleep for the last time :broken_heart:

I was afraid I would read this. My heart is broken for you.

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I am so sorry for your loss. You and your PIC were loving parents to Chonkster right to the end and I could see how you both loved him right to the end. My condolences.

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:cry:

It’s so hard to say goodbye.

:people_hugging:

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It’s the hardest and kindest thing to do for our beloved companions. Surgery and chemo would’ve extended his life by 2 months. 2 months of being a sick & unhappy cat.

After having given him 11 years of love, the least we could do is afford him a dignified ending.

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You made the wisest and most loving choice.

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Ohhh, I’m so so SO damn sorry! He was such a lovebug and he knows how much you and your PIC loved him to pieces and were with him as he crossed the Bridge. My heart is broken. :broken_heart: :broken_heart: :broken_heart:

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Oh, no. I’m so sorry. You did the kindest thing for him, here at the end. May his memory be a blessing.

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Oh, I’m so sorry. He waited for you to come home, sweet brave boy.

Shedding tears for you. :pleading_face::cry:

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July has not been kind to our critters and their people. We keep Eli, Natasha and Meehan in our thoughts because we understand their sadness and also, because we really like them.
I’m not a very active participant here. This group is very special.

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Thank you and all of you other wonderful people for your caring and kind words. This is a special group, indeed.

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Heartbreaking - I’m so sorry. :smiling_face_with_tear:

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The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close — we two — these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

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Rest well, sweet little fellow. My heart goes out to you, @linguafood. Big, big hug.

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