My Kitty Is Going to Kitty Heaven Tomorrow

[Chattyaholic]

Some of you may have read my other post, about taking my cat to the vet because I thought she may have a urinary tract infection as she was urinating on the carpet, in her cat bed, etc. They said no infection, but thought it was behavioral. I waited two more days after bringing her back home (they had her 48 hours) and took her back this morning as I really felt something else had to be wrong as she was "leaking" urine all the time, wouldn't hold her tail up, would just drag it on the floor.

They did x-rays and the vet called me tonight after I got home from work. She has bone cancer. The tumor is in her spinal column, inoperable, and she will just continue to get worse.

After discussing it with him, we decided it would be best for her to put her to sleep so that will be done in the morning.

I am so glad I cuddled her and kissed her this morning at the vet's. I wish I was strong enough to go in and hold her when they give her the shot, but I just can't. I want to remember her the way she was here at home...sleeping on the back of the chair, or sleeping on my lap if I was sitting, or sleeping on my chest if I was laying down, following me into the bathroom, waiting for me at the door when I went out to get the mail, etc. She was approximately 10 years old, and the best kitty I've ever had. There will be no other cat in this house. None could ever be as good as she was. She was my baby and I'm going to miss her terribly. I have cried so much tonight I gave myself a bloody nose so I'm trying to get myself under control. But she was a part of our family, and it's so hard to lose one of the family....

I just wanted to let those who read my other thread know what happened, and thanks for your support.

 

[Pop Daddy]

Im so sorry

 

[Serena]

I'm sorry.

 

[Cruisin]

Chattyaholic

I feel so bad for you. It is not easy to lose a pet. Yes they are very much a part of the family.
They provide us with love, affection, amusement in a million little ways in a day.
I know you feel right now that there will never be another cat in your house, but I think you will find that you will eventually have to have another one.
A home without a cat is just a house!! The house is too empty and quiet without a cat.
We lost one a year ago in August. In January we got a kitten. We just could not live without a cat.
There are lots of kitties out there who could use a loving home like yours.

 

[huey duey & luey]

Im so sorry. We had a cat for 19 years I know how hard it can be. Sending hugs for tom, and hoping that you are able to remember all of the special times
Tara

 

[Byrd]

As a fellow pet lover I understand your pain. It is a difficult decision that you had to make. I'm so sorry.
Byrd

 

[Otto's Doll]

I am so sorry you have to go through this. It is always so hard, and pets really do become members of our family. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

 

[CookieGVB]

Awww...so sad. I'm sorry.

 

[Scratch42]

I am so sorry

Scratch

 

[Boston Tea Party]

I am so sorry. God bless your little kitty.

 

[SeaSpray]

I'm sorry to hear this We had to do the same thing a few years ago. Our Siamese cat named Tofu had kidney disease and there was no hope for her at all. We took her home that night, for one last night, so DSs (and us) could say bye to her and let her have one last night with us. That morning, DH and I took her in to the vet (we let DSs stay home from school that day, they were younger then, and very upset), and I still can't believe it, but I held her when they gave her the injection. They had taken her into another room and inserted an IV, so when they brought her back to us, she had an IV in her paw, so all they had to do in front of us was give her the actual injection. I was holding her and petting her and talking to her when they gave it to her. It was very quick and obviously painless to Tofu. She sighed, then just closed her eyes, and that was it. We brought her home and buried her in the backyard, near some trees.

Sorry, didn't mean to ramble.... but reading about your cat made me think of Tofu again.

I hope you get through tomorrow OK. We now have a new Siamese named Mushu. We love him to pieces, but we still miss Tofu sometimes.

*HUGS*. Thanks for letting us know what happened, I had read your post but didn't want to mention my experience with Tofu because I was hoping your kitty had something that could be cured.

 

[pnelson]

I hope you change your mind about another cat. Our cat died last January after being sick for many months. We knew it was cancer, but had decided against any radical treatment. She disappeared 4 days before she died. I went to the shelter to look for her and while there saw an older kitten that was sick but cute as can be. Our cat came home 3 days later and died that evening with us. I couldn't get that other sick kitten out of my head-I went and adopted her in memory of our other cat. I knew she was sick and figured she would not be adoptable. We paid quite a bit in vet bills, but she is very happy and healthy and very much apart of our family today. I feel my other cat "disappeared" as a way of leading me to this cat. I know it's hard, but don't think about it as "replacing" your cat, but honoring her by giving another homeless animal a loving home this winter.

 

[nativetxn]

How sad I'm so sorry to hear this

 

[Dan Murphy]

So very sorry to hear this, Chattyaholic.

<font face="Comic Sans MS">
<h1 align="center"><img hspace="5" src="http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rbowx.gif" width="74" height="37">Rainbow Bridge <img src="http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rbowx.gif" width="74" height="37"></h1>
</font>
<center><p><font size="+1" face="Comic Sans MS">Just this side of heaven is a place
called Rainbow Bridge.<br>
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
goes to Rainbow Bridge.<br>
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and
play together.<br>
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and
comfortable.<br>
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those
who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember
them in our dreams of days and times gone by.<br>
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss
someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.<br>
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs
carrying him faster and faster.<br>
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you
cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses
rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once
more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never
absent from your heart.<br>
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....<br>
Author unknown...</font></p></center>

www.petloss.com

 

[Keli]

That's pretty rough. I'm sorry you are losing your kitty.

 

[momof2OH]

So sorry to hear that It's hard to lose a loved one (human or animal). Sometimes I think it's harder on us when we lose one of our furry family members.

Dan, it was wonderful of you to post that poem. It's one of my favorites. We have that framed and hung in our house as we have lost several furry family members.

 

[DocRafiki]

Oh, I am so sorry! You've made the right choice by not being there. There's no reason for you to obsess over that vision for years. You should remember her the way she was at home in good health.

Pnelson -- my thoughts exactly on adopting after a loss. I see it as being similar to organ donation -- because of your pet's loss, another gets to live. Take the time you need to grieve, but consider it.

 

[Disfan1]

I'm so sorry. I had been wondering about your cat all day. Just because a friend has four legs instead of two does not make it any easier to lose them. (Did that make sense? I'm crying and typing at the same time) We are all here for you!

 

[Meriweather]

 

[KrnB]

OMG, I'm so sorry to hear that Chatty! It's so hard to lose a family member like that.

Big your way!