So Sad Options

[Mayimba]

On Valentines Day my cat Normie, barely 3 years old, died and left all of us devastated. When I took him to the vet, he showed symptoms of Feline Lower Urinary Track Disease. But he was full of mischief, had a great appetite and was as healthy looking as usual. As it turned out he was indeed blocked but there were no complications - his kidneys were not involved; his blood work was normal. The next time I saw him I could hardly believe it was the same animal. I am pretty sure the vet botched his treatment, but there is little point in dwelling on that - its too late.

On that Friday I brought him home so that he could die in peace around his family, at his own house. It was so sad to see my cat in this condition - so unfair.

Normie was beloved by everyone - friends, family, co-workers - even the Fedex guy. He made all of us laugh with his fixation for office machines - even after 3 years the sound of a printer or a fax machine brought him running excitedly. He'd squeeze into the crevice between the wall and the machine so that it was difficult to remove him. He liked to sleep on the wooden beams of my cathedral ceilings - nobody could ever figure out how he got up there. But we certainly knew how he got down - he would jump onto my table which now bears multiple scratch marks - they have suddenly become dear to me. He loved to harass my other cat Coco. He would wait until she was peacefully sleeping on her favorite spot on the top of the couch above the heater. Then he would chase her off, and take the place for himself. These two cats quarreled constantly when we were around - but when we weren't here they chilled together. They were just jealous of one another. Normie would wait for me in the bathtub and pounce as soon as I hit the bathroom - most of the time he would grab the roll of T.P. and shred it in the tub. One always knew where to find it if it was missing! Normie was either in action like a little windup toy, or sleeping.

It is so hard to believe this little ball of energy is gone. I am so sad - but there is nothing to do but accept.

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[myhrtisbrkn]

I'd love to see some more pictures, when you feel up to it! Normie was such a handsome boy. It was a long time after mack died before I found the strength to post anything...let alone his picture, but when I did I found it was comforting.


Thinking of you and your family,
Dayna