I just lost my 11 year old kitty named Sophie...she had been eating less and less for awhile now and I was trying all different kinds of food/treats etc...sometimes she would eat them and other times not. This last week she really didn't want to eat much at all and I took her to the vet where she stayed for 2 days on Monday and Tuesday of this week for testing etc.
She was in full kidney failure...but I decided to bring her home for a while until I felt it was truly the end. I'm glad that I did too....she was still able to walk around the house and stay in her favorites places and to see her 2 dog brothers and us. She still was able to give her brother a swap on the head when he nudged her with his nose...and to enjoy being in her own home. Friday night I felt that maybe the end was near and I would need to call the vet in the morning to take her in and make that sad decision to have her put to sleep. But she ended up dying peacefully very early this morning at home.
This has been a hard few months for me when it comes to my animals...I lost my other baby kitty Bella in April..she was a stray and close to death when I found her...I only had her for a little over a year and she just couldn't make it..she had a lot of medical problems and her little body couldn't fight it anymore. Now they are together along with all of my other little ones that have gone before them! And there have been quite a few over the years since we always seem to take in the rescues, the unwanted ones for whatever reason or the sick dogs and cats. But I wouldn't change a thing..I have loved them all no matter how long their stay with us!
Thanks for listening to me..it feels better to talk/write about it to others...she will not be forgotten!
So sorry to hear about your kitty, but what a blessing that she went peacefully at home.
Genko
So sorry to hear about your kitty. I know it must be hard to lose them, I know how I felt when my beloved "Peanut" died. She went quickly and peacefully, but after 14 yrs. it's always hard to let go. They are more like our children than pets.
I will keep her in my prayers to find baby kitty and be together on the other side of Rainbow Bridge.
Hugs, Pooh
RIP Sophie .. I have two cats and they will be five soon... I couldnt imagine life without them :'(
Thanks for sharing with us Lynnmarie - you will miss her after being loved by her for so long. I'm glad you didn't have to make that last decision and she was able to sleep away in her home. Thianking of you XX Ailsa
So sorry for your loss, and very glad you didnt have to take her back to vet. and she got to be where she loved and was loved. Bev
Lynmarie
I bet Sophire felt blessed to be able to be able to take her final sleep at home with her family and 'brothers'. RIP Sophie.
Kathyx
Pets leave a huge hole in our lives when they go. I am sure she was very lucky to have been loved by you. xx
((Lynnmarie)),
So sorry to hear your sweet kitty, Sophie, has passed away. :( I'm sure she was happier being at home with everyone when her time came to go.
Lynn, you are an angel to all kinds of animals - you should have been a veterinarian. It takes a special person to keep taking in the animals that need special loving and care.
May Sophie rest in peace.
Hugs,
Bucky
Lynnmarie - I'm so sorry. Losing a cat is like losing one of the family. be glad that you gave her a safe and loving home and a happy life.
(((( L ))))) - Scottie
Think of the many times you've held your precious Sophie and put your nose in her neck fur and squeezed and that soft purr came forth. Lynnmarie, your kitty will always be in your heart. Go forth and remember... from a lifetime kitty lover in TN.
Awww Lynn, so sorry to hear about Sophie. You know my heart goes out to you. I'll be thinking of you.
Hugs,
quig
Lynnmarie I am so sorry you lost your dear kitty. You were blessed to be able to keep her at home until the end. Having to make the decision to put a beloved pet to sleep is heartbreaking. May you find peace in your heart knowing you gave your kitty what was needed the most - love and care to the very end.
Lynnmarie,
I'm soooo sorry about your kitty - - I'll bet he/she had the best home ever!!! Last summer I had to put one of my doggies down - it was horrible so I really understand your pain right now. I had her cremated and this year I took her to my family grave site and sprinkled her over what wil be my grave someday (hopefully not soon).
Voiceteacher
Thanks all for your kind words...I still truly miss her and the house is so different with no cats in it.
VT.....I have all of my animals cremated and their ashes returned to me...some think I'm a bit crazy...and I don't know what I will do with them yet...but for now they remain at home.
Maybe I am a little "weird" :o ...but its comforting to me!
No Lynnmarie, you are not "crazy" just loving and caring. If it comforts you to have them with you, then by all means do it.
I have a friend who made a large "rock" garden, planted flowers and a couple small trees in it. There she buried the ashes of each of her dogs when they passed on. She put a small bench in this year with an arbor. She likes to sit out there and remember.
So NO you are crazy. We grow to love our pets like our children. When they go, it leaves a big hole in our heart. If I didn't have a pup waiting in the "wings" when my oldest is ready to pass, I don't think I could take it.
When our "Peanut" started to show signs of leaving us, we got PoohBear. Not only did it perk up Peanut, but she taught PoohBear the ropes. Unfortunately, I guess, PoohBear is just as smart as Peanut was, maybe more so. :D I can't decide who owns who at this stage. ;D
You just keep those "kids" around as long as you need them.
Hugs, Pooh