Said Goodbye To Our Sweet Reggie Today Options

[Aaron]

Our sweet Reggie lost his battle with liver illness this morning after being diagnosed Monday Oct 18 with fatty liver disease. He was able to pass in the comfort of his own home surrounded by my wife and me. This was rather unexpected as he had made good progress while at the hospital so that makes it hurt even more, although it always hurts to lose one of your best friends. It feels like the pain will never go away, but over time we will find peace.

Reggie "adopted me" back in Nov 2001 when he was just a kitten. I remember hearing a cat crying outside so I went out the backdoor of my townhome and looked around. I didn't see anything at first but then he spotted me looking around and dashed down to see me. He had a collar on, so I told him he needed to go home, but he knew where his new home was. He kept crying outside my back door so I let him in to hang out. And the rest, as they say, is history.

We bonded a few nights later when I laid on the couch and sat him on my chest and picked fleas off him, one by one. He sat there, patiently, with his eyes closed and let me remove fleas from him for what seemed like hours. From that point forward we were best friends until he left us today. I will always have a place in my heart for Reggie and will always remember the joy and happiness he brought into our home.

He was the sweetest cat I had ever known. He could be in a room with 50 people and would be hanging out like it was nothing. He was always there to greet us when we came home, which we will miss greatly. He was our best friend and we will try to take solace in the fact that he is no longer suffering. You will always be loved Reggie and you always be remembered. May you rest in peace, best friend.

[moon_beam]

Hi, Aaron, getting caught up on your news. Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures of your Reggie and Kylah. Thank you so o o much for sharing them with us. The picture of Reggie under the table -- - I am always amazed at the positions our beloved companions can maneuver their bodies into. And the pictures of Reggie and Kylah in the windows - - all of them are wonderful memories for you, your wife, and Kylah - - and Reggie - - for he is sharing each of your memories, too.

Every time your Kylah rubs against you and your wife she is "marking" you with her scent - - she is claiming you for her own. Her wild cousins greet each other by rubbing against one another as a means of recognition that they belong to each other and to reinforce that bond and "pride" - - or group - - unity. It's also a form of reassurance when there is stress in the "family unit." So, Aaron, as you are Kylah's "pride leader", it's a good thing you're doing in sharing this physical bonding ritual with Kylah.

It is not surprising to me that you feel more comfort in being home than anywhere else, like at work, for this is where Reggie's sweet Living Spirit is closest to you. And your flower gardens sound so wonderful. I have a natural "brown" thumb - - so I can genuinely appreciate you and your wife's gardening talents. What a loving living tribute to your precious Reggie. And yes, going back to the vet's office is a challenge. After my Eli joined the angels it took me about 6 months to be able to go back to the vet's without tears welling up in my eyes every time. My Oslo had begun to have health issues and required regular visits every few weeks. The vet techs got so used to seeing me crying or trying to hide my tears that once we were in a private exam room they would hand me a box of tissues. I'm laughing now as I'm writing this, but it was very hard at the time. And after Oslo, and then Abbygayle, the first few trips back with Noah for his check ups or to pick up food for him were also challenging, but are getting a little easier now. Just focus on one step at a time, Aaron. Each of these are the "firsts" - -, and we're here to help you and your wife through each of them, during them, and each of the following anniversaries as well.

Aaron, it is always good to hear from you and to share with you how things are going with you, your wife, and Kylah. Thank you again so o o much for sharing the precious pictures of your furkids with us. Please know you, your wife, and Kylah are in my thoughts and prayers, and I look forward to knowing how each of you are doing whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam