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 Jun 4 2006, 04:35 PM
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Not a year ago I had to go to my mother's home and get my childhood cat. My mother said she found an ulcer on her stomach and she was acting badly. We took her to the vet and the cancer combined with her age (19) it was decided that we put her to sleep. I held her and tried to comfort her even though I know she was very scared. The doc gave her two injections. One to calm her, and the other to stop her heart. I'm a 33 year old man, and this was by far the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. The image of life leaving her was more than I could bare at the time. The event has haunted me in my dreams ever since.
Fast forward to this last saturday. One of our cats that never lets me touch her stomach, well, I discover that she has mammary cancer that has ulcerated as well. I would have NEVER seen it as like I said she usually doesn't let you get anywhere near her stomach. She has been that way since she was a kitten. It was just by chance that I saw it. She acts perfectly fine. I of course know she isn't and now I'm faced with the inevitable that tomorrow I will have to have her put to sleep as well. I can tell it's at such an advanced stage that she has no hope of recovery. I'll have the vet confirm of course but I honestly don't think I can go through it again. Why must we fill our lives with pets only to have to see them go? Not only see them go, but aid in their departure! I've been loving on her and crying all day. She gets excited at the prospect of going in the car, only this time she won't be coming back with me. |
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Sep 28 2007, 09:56 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 203 Joined: 21-March 07 From: Spring City, Pennsylvania. Member No.: 2,744 |
JD1,
I'm so sorry for all you have been through. I actually wrote a long post that seems to have disappeared. I've been having this happen lately. Maybe somebody is trying to tell me something.  Anyway, I'm so sorry that you have to go through this but Katie is worth every tear. I still cry a little every day. It will get better but maybe never completely the same, but then again what does ever stay the same. The good news is Katie is free of pain and your heart can be assured that she is happy. Keep communicating with those who care like you have been doing. Love truly is a healing thing. Take care John -------------------- Sadie (named after the Beatles song "s e x y Sadie") came into my life when I rescued her from a cage in the SPCA in 1991. Then she was taken from me when she ate the tainted IAMs food in 2007. You will always be in my heart and thoughts, Sadie. There will never be another like you!
Rev 5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, [be] unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. |
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JD1 Hard Time Jun 4 2006, 04:35 PM
BooBoo's Mom I am so sorry. I understand exactly how you feel.... Jun 4 2006, 08:09 PM BonnysMom Dear JD,
I'm so sorry. I know exactly how yo... Jun 4 2006, 08:44 PM JD1 Thanks for the kind words. I've spent a lot o... Jun 4 2006, 10:23 PM JD1 Well the vet saw her today. Yes, it is a tumor, b... Jun 5 2006, 01:03 PM JD1 On Wednesday the tumor, or tumors were removed. S... Jun 9 2006, 03:04 PM MyMeiko Treasure every moment you have with her. I would ... Jun 9 2006, 03:12 PM JD1 Her post-op care is getting a little frustrating. ... Jun 13 2006, 01:37 PM SJ J & S Your post is just fine here but if you would like ... Jun 14 2006, 07:55 AM JD1 That's cool.
Well, today I spent time cleanin... Jun 14 2006, 09:28 PM JD1 Well, not even a year & 2 surgeries later Kati... Mar 12 2007, 01:47 PM Furrys Mum I am so sorry that Katie is losing the battle agai... Mar 12 2007, 02:38 PM radgirl My sincere condolences for your childhood cat. We ... Mar 12 2007, 02:43 PM JD1 Thanks for the kind words. I'm just waiting o... Mar 12 2007, 02:47 PM Furkidlets' Mom If not a home visit by your vet (many will do this... Mar 12 2007, 03:02 PM JD1 Wow, I can't believe how long ago I started th... Sep 27 2007, 10:43 PM murraykatz I am so sorry for your loss. I know what you mean ... Sep 27 2007, 11:48 PM toonie JD1 I am all heart with you. I can certainly unde... Sep 28 2007, 05:29 AM JD1 Thanks guys. I do miss her an aweful lot. I keep... Sep 28 2007, 12:55 PM forduffy My heart goes out to you for your loss of Katie, a... Sep 30 2007, 08:45 PM JD1 Wow, over a year later. Anyway, life went on of ... Dec 20 2008, 02:41 AM
goliath QUOTE (JD1 @ Dec 20 2008, 02:41 AM) There... Dec 20 2008, 06:35 AM toonie QUOTE There are still times where I think I see or... Dec 20 2008, 05:35 AM LoveThem My last loss has been over a year also and I, too,... Dec 22 2008, 07:09 PM |
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