Our Garfield is gone

[minniecarousel]

We took him to the Vet this evening for the final time. He was 13 years old and had a brain tumor. We had an MRI done on him just over two weeks ago to see if the tumor was operable. The specialist didn't recommend surgery as the tumor was not only on his brain, but the skull and muscles of the head were involved too. We brought him home and he improved a little because of the prednizone, to reduce the swelling on his brain. But he started walking into walls again and his back legs were collapsing. He would eat if I spoon-fed him. He wasn't using the litter box, so we confined him to one bedroom at night and when we weren't home. (that carpet was pretty much covered with "puppy pads"). My husband was very supportive & let me decide "when". My 90 year-old mother lives with us and I needed to be mindful of the stress to her as well.

Since I get up early to work a half-time job (& I can't seem to get to bed early enough) I very often take a short afternoon nap. After lunch with my Mom, I would ask "Is Garfy ready for a nap?" and he would sometimes race me up the stairs, sometimes he'd let me go ahead and he'd come upstairs later - when he was ready! It's amazing how attached we become to these furry critters. I really never thought that he'd leave us this soon. It was just a month ago that I took him to the Vet, since he was not his usual self. At first, we just thought it was from a slightly elevated thyroid, but he started having balance problems and his pupils were uneven. I'm not sure if we'll ever get another pet - I'm sure that now is not the time to decide that.

Thanks for "listening".

 

[ilovejack02]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[amarberry]

I am so sorry for your loss. My cat, Stormy, passed away 2 weeks ago yesterday and it is was devastating. We had a similar situation where his health declined extremely rapidly. Everyday hurts, but it gets a little better each day.

 

[ilovepooh]

I'm sorry for your loss. It is so heartbreaking to lose a pet, especially when you had a bond together. I know the feeling, and it will get better. Take one day at a time.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I'm so sorry. One of my dogs also had a brain tumor and similar symptoms. So hard to watch. I hope you all do ok with this, especially your mother.

 

[Maryr1]

Cherish your memories.....I am so sorry. Our furbabies a such a part of our lives. Don't rush into anything, but remember that our pets love us as much as we love them and while you would never want your pet to suffer,they in turn would never want you to suffer. If and or when the time is right you will know it . A new pet never replaces a beloved pet who has passed in my heart, but the new pet has helped me grieve and remember all the joys of sharing my life with a four legged friend.

 

[mamajoan]

Hey there Min,

so sorry to hear of your dear loss. Big Hugs... Big ol' hugs!
Garfield is probably sniffing cat nip in heaven as we post
joan

 

[escape]

I'm so sorry, Julie. I know your heart is breaking. You loved your "Garfy" very much and you didn't want him to suffer any more. God bless you.

Sending you and your family prayers and lots of to help you during this difficult time.

 

[dreamcometrue]

I am so sorry for your loss! I know how painful it is to lose a pet, they so much become part of your family! Big hugs to you!

 

[ZPT1022]

awwwww I am so sorry to hear that. I'll be giving my furbabies extra hugs tonight and cherishing the time I have with them. I will be thinking of you and Garfield.

 

[JuneChickie]

I am very sorry to hear about your beloved
Garfy passing. Hugs for you and your family.
We lost one of our family dogs a few years ago , and to this
day I'd give anything to have her back. She was the best dog ever.

 

[munchkin bunchkin]

So sorry to hear of your loss! I lost my Cali on my Birthday last August,she to went very suddenly ...diagnosed 2days before with Kidney disease and then gone.Things do get better each day, but it does take time and cherish the memories you had and remember Garfield will be in your heart forever!

 

[Virgo10]

Peace to you in this time of sadness.

 

[grinningghost]

I'm so sorry. Garfield sounds like a wonderful family member.

 

[safetymom]

I am so sorry for you. Pets hold a special place in our hearts.

 

[MsDisney23]

I am so sorry for your lose, It is so hard to when our fur babies pass. Remember all the wonderful years you had with Garfield.

 

[Big V]

I'm so very sorry.

 

[KatelynnsAuntie]

I am so very sorry to hear about Garfield. I have four feline fur babies, the oldest is almost 15. I know I will be in your shoes someday. My thoughts are with you.

 

[yo-ho-yo-ho]

I'm so sorry for your loss remember the good times !!

 

[sammi]

I'm sorry .........