Skip to main content

Saying Goodbye

We had to put our kitty down today; it was the right thing to do so he wouldn't suffer any longer or more than he was. It's one of the worst decisions one has to make. Absolutely heartbreaking.

But, knowing he was suffering, knowing that anything done wouldn't change the outcome or return his quality of life, knowing he would only suffer more if we didn't make this decision today, it was truly the best thing for him. I love him too much to let him suffer needlessly.

In a matter of two weeks he lost half of his body weight, his left kidney shrank to the size of a pea, his right balloned abnormally and his bloodwork was the extreme opposite of normal. 'Sudden onset of incurable/acute kidney failure.' When I took him two weeks ago because he wasn't acting like himself, his bloodwork was fine, his weight was normal as were the size of his kidneys. But this is apparently common in 'Tuxedo' cats (along with urinary tract infections; his were under control via med and wet food since August of 2009 along with routine bloodwork which showed his kidneys were fine until the bloodwork done today).

My little lap cat. Oh how we will miss you!
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

Labels

Labels:

Comments

Leanne said…
oh I am sooo sorry
(((HUGS))))

Lots of love Leanne
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 6:01:00 PM EST
Sarah Sullivan said…
Awwww hon I am so sorry...it is so hard to let them go!! Sending gentle hugs, Sarah
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 6:06:00 PM EST
Chris 'Frog Queen' Davis said…
So sorry for your loss. Sending love you way.

Cheers!
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 8:09:00 PM EST
Holli said…
I am truly so sorry to hear that Jo.... I really am. :(
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 3:07:00 PM EST
Theresa MacNaughton said…
I am so so sorry for your loss. It is extremely hard to see a beloved pet go - I know this from experience. Always cherish the wonderful memories you had with your sweet furry baby. xoxo Theresa
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 10:00:00 PM EST
Sydney said…
So sorry for your loss Jo! What a handsome cat he was. You were lucky to have each other! Big hugs coming your way!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 11:22:00 PM EST
Unknown said…
hugs for my jo. that explains your facebook status. i had forgotten to ask what had you down.
Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8:34:00 PM EST
Judy said…
I am so sorry for your loss Jo...I know that had to have been very hard for you. Hugs heading your way.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 8:48:00 AM EST
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2nd Annual Practical Magic Blog Party 2011 is Here! *Updated*

It's time for the 2nd Annual Practical Magic Blog Party created & hosted by the wonderful Anna of Frosted Petunias ! My sincerest apologies for getting this up rather late! The adventure that is post Hurricane Irene cleanup & repairs has been taking up too much time recently. (sigh) Things are a mess; I only started decorating for Autumn yesterday and I'm missing Halloween decorations! Luckily my broom is always safe and sound by the front door so at least I don't have to wonder where it is. (Not that it hasn't been known to scamper off now and again - naughty broom). I was afraid, quite honestly, that I wouldn't even get a post up sometime today! I kept hitting dead ends with every other one I tried. But, this morning I sat here at the computer and it flowed. Thankfully! I would have been so disappointed if I'd missed this, it was such fun last year! As some may remember from last years party, while I like the movie, (and love that house!), I love the...
40 comments
Read more

The Time Is Upon Us Once Again!

Welcome Friends! It's time once again for A Fanciful Twist Halloween Party ! Warmest thanks to the lovely Vanessa for hosting again this year. My apologies for not having this up sooner, I've been dreadfully under the weather and my helpers have been more of a hindrance! My lovely kitchen witch Helvetica has given up time off and has been cooking & baking away since last night but the skeletons have been eating everything in sight (damn their bottomless stomachs!) though they won't fess up and the invisible man has been raving on and on every time the door bell rings! I do hope you'll enjoy your visit to Pumpkin Manor and have a Happy Halloween ! I look forward to your return. (Slideshow below - if it plays too fast, hover your cursor on it until the <- -> appear & click on them to view what you've missed). To see my previous posts for this special event, please click on the "A Fanciful Twist Halloween Party" label at the very end of this...
39 comments
Read more

11:14pm

11:14pm (3/16/09) Watching a documentary Tennessee is so beautiful Head & nose all stuffy Out of ZyrtekD - sigh Want to read but distracted by my clogged head Hubby's snoring a little, restless a lot I worry about him He's so tired, works so much Doesn't get to do what he enjoys often enough (If at all) He willingly took my burdens & made them his own I'm still not used to being taken care of Makes me uncomfortable, guilty I took care of things for so many years Are 2 persons "stuff" too much for 1 person? Even a good, strong man? I know what it is to do more than my "fair share" Though the situation was completely different Is the end result the same?
5 comments
Read more