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| | | From: Dan (Original Message) | Sent: 11/7/2008 12:23 AM |
I'm afraid this is the beginning of the end. She hasn't eaten all week. She just sleeps all day long and all night long. She doesn't want to be petted or picked up. She just wants to be left alone. She's not in any pain that I can tell, just nauseated if she tries to eat, so she's stopped eating. She still drinks some, but not much. She's stopped playing and scampering around the house and she has missed the litter box twice this week. I guess she's just too weak to go up the stairs to her box. I didn't even yell at her. I just cleaned it up. I talked to the vet and decided not to take her in. She's terrified to go there, and I don't want her last memories to be going to the vet. I'm going to just let her go to sleep here. One of these times she won't wake up. It's part of owning a pet, I know. But I'm still bummed. She's just been such a great cat for all these years. I'll miss her. A lot. She still may surprise us. She has before. But this is day 5 without eating. She's never gone this long before. She won't even eat a treat or canned food. I bet she barely weighs 4 pounds, if that. Hugs and lots of love, Dan |
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Oh, Dan, it's so very sad watching your pet grow old. It's like a mini view of all of us rolled up in a furry package we grow to love and depend on. I'm glad she's not suffering or in pain. I will pray that her assent into Rainbow Heaven will be peaceful. She will be waiting for a happy kitty. Hugs, Claire |
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| | | From: Hannah. | Sent: 11/7/2008 2:05 AM |
Aww, I'm so sorry Dan. My heart constricted reading this.
I have thought of her several times and wondered how she was feeling.
My thoughts will be with your and LKYSC.
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| | | From: Jen, PT | Sent: 11/7/2008 5:53 AM |
I'm so sorry to hear this. ((((((((((((((DAN))))))))))). When Andy's cat was not doing well last year, he also refused to take him to the vet. We believe the cat was able to tell us when they were finished here. At that point, we were able to call the vet, who made a house call. The cat was put to sleep peacefully while resting on Andy's lap on his favorite couch spot. Then Andy dug a hole in the backyard, and burried him with his favorite blanket. I get all teary eyed just thinking about it. It's truly amazing how much our pets mean to us. They truly are a blessing. |
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| | From:  CyndyK2 | Sent: 11/7/2008 6:34 AM |
Oh, my dear friend, I'm so sorry. Having lost so many pets myself, I know what you're facing and the tears are pouring for you both. I'm glad you are going to let LKYSC go at her own time; it seems she's choosing it now. It's hard for you, yes, but better for her not to be scared at the end. She's with the person she loves most in the world, and that's what's important now. May God make her passing peaceful, and ease your pain. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{DAN}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} My love to you both.
Cyndy
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Lord, please reach down in this hour of need and worry and bless this man and his animal. You know the bonds between beast and man as I beleive you created the relationship to be so. This man has followed Your command to take care of Your beasts and now sadness and grief is upon him. Thus I lay Dan on your altar and his cat too. I ask that you bless both of them and do what Your will would be. But I ask for compassion Lord and that you reach down and heal both man and beast and bring comfort and joy. Remove the illness and the pain and fill those spots with blessings, love, and joy! I ask these things in the name of Your Son. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen! Dan I am so sorry to hear that your kitty is sick. Oh geeze, my heart goes out to you hon. I know the worry runs deep in your heart. Know that you and the kitty are utmost in my prayers and thoughts as I go thru the day. I can only offer you my love and prayers. I would give you much more if I could, but know you are being thought of and help up in prayer. I know you have been praying too and where two or more are gathered, He is there without fail. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I understand not wanting to take the kitty to the vet. I couldn't take Hissy either. My prayers were answered when I found she had gone curled up in her sleep. I was saddened but glad to know that sleeping in her spot was her final moments. I am sure she was happy too. Most of all, I am glad that your kitty doesn't seem to be suffering. Well lots of love to you. I will keep you and kitty in prayer as I said. I will check in later to see how kitty is doing. Love and prayers, Hissy! |
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Take care of yourself, Dan, and know that there is a special place in Heaven for those who care for animals. I know it's hard to lose a loved pet but you are taking good care of LKYSC, now, as you have taken care of her for her life. Harvey |
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Oh Dan....I'm so sorry to hear about LKYSC. I know how hard it is for you to see her like this. I've been through this too many times. Ed and I always say "no more animals"...but we always end up getting one in the end...and loving them. BJ has cancer now....and, as long as he is not in pain, he will be okay. But we will not take him for any radiation or chemo....if his tumors come back, we will probably get them taken out again. But, we will keep him free from pain...as long as we can. Sure he will 'pick his time', as well. I know this will be difficult for you....but sure that LKYSC loves you for all you have done for her over the years. My prayers go up for you and know that you will have many happy memories of LKYSC and her antics. Treasure them....as she treasured you! Wish we could be there with you! Hugz, Dee |
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| | | From: Dan | Sent: 11/8/2008 1:16 AM |
Thanks, everyone. I'm sorry I'm sort of missing on the boards. Between not sleeping at night and this and some other problems going on in my life, well, things are a bit tough right now. I'll do my best to be present here. But please forgive me if I'm sort of missing for a couple of days. Hugs and lots of love, Dan |
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Oh Dan, I'm so sorry. I know exactly what you are going through. It does sound like it's time. Max acted the same way last year before he passed. It is heart wrenching but all you can do is be with her. It will break your heart, I won't lie. This brings up too many memories, has me crying. I'll send my Max and prayer and tell him to be prepared for a new friend. I will pray for you and for her as well. Debra |
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