Found out yesterday afternoon at the vet's that our beloved cat has complete renal failure and only 2 or 3 days to live. We are absolutely devastated as it was out of the blue. I've been up all night syringe-feeding her 5ml of water every hour, which is taking longer and longer to do. She's dying before our eyes and there's nothing we can do apart from comfort her. I haven't been asleep and have been holding her and checking her and Reiki-ing her.
The vet's coming this afternoon to do the Deed. Please send our moggie and us positive healing vibes so she may live her last pain and fear free whether she goes before the vet arrives or not.
Thank you. :(:(:(
Hi Burbeckmfht,
Oh I am so sorry to hear about your cat - I have a lump in my throat right now!
I can understand how you are feeling- I too have very recently lost 2, Holly & Gina, one after the other - I just buried Holly two days ago under our lemon tree ( now called 'The Resting Place'). I too was up all night with each of them syringing water and holding them whilst Reiki-ing them. I really didn't know what else to do - and just watching them slip away is so difficult.
Its so sad when our little cat family just slips away from us - heartbreaking, even although we would not wish them to suffer pain and discomfort.
You are all in my thoughts and am sending healing to you all to help you through this sad time.
Just remember all the love and special times you have shared with your little friend - and she will always be around you and in your heart.
Lots of hugs!!
Gwen xx
Sending you prayers and positive thoughts for your cat, I hope she doesnt suffer greatly and I'm sure with your love shes going to be deeply comforted!
May you find comfort, soothing strokes being sent from me too.
I'm so sorry to hear that. You are doing the kindest thing you can do for her, she will be safe and reassured at home until the last moments xxx
The vet came and our beautiful, belligerent old boot of a cat died at 4.18pm with all her family around her. It was the only option as she would have died only hours later anyway, and we didn't want to prolong her agony. She took a little while to go, but she went knowing we were there together at the end of her life as we were in the beginning - with our collective love. So much more than 'just a cat' - unique - anyone who met her will testify to that. There's a gaping, yearning hole where she should be, but she's pain-free and at peace now.
She deteriorated throughout the time badly, in the end, as I cradled her, watching her die before my eyes, I was giving her a single drop of syringed water every couple of minutes, only when she was able to swallow. I stayed awake all night to nurse her and then throughout the day. Our son who grew up with her (both nearly 15) stayed awake 'til 3am and then slept on the floor - he would not leave her side. Our girls, in their twenties stayed with her throughout the day to the end and all three were brave and our family bond shone for Kitty Mogg. I took her outside to see the garden and the sun, the other two cats said goodbye; the rest of the time we sat with and held her and fussed her. Her last breaths were still purrs, followed by her characteristic grumbling and a twitch of her tail to the very end. We decided to have her individually cremated and are taking her there tomorrow.
We did the right thing and in the right way, but feel bloody awful, we all feel like ****e and are stunned how sudden this all was, still in shock - all within 24 hours. Absolutely devestated, words can't describe it. She really was one-of-a-kind...cliche, but so true : ( : ( RIP Kitty Mogg xxxxx
Thank you for your lovely words and healing/prayers, really appreciated at this time.
So very sorry to read this my thoughts are with you and all who loved your little one.
It's the hardest part of loving and sharing our lives with animals, I have been through this so many times now, I can understand in some way how you must be feeling.
I do believe you did the right and kindest thing.
Take care,
Barbara x
We took her to a specialist pet crematorium and picked her up on Saturday. She is now in a log... a box with a pivotting lid that is literally a section of hardwood log, very much nicer than it sounds! She's been put in one of her favourite corners.
Still stunned by her death, it was all so quick, within 24 hrs. It's because we love her that we did the right thing. The other two cats are missing her, understandably. Here's a little piccy of her - not that good, she much furrier and very pretty. 11.10.94 - 11.8.09
Thanks again for your kindness x.
What a pretty girl, I am pleased you now have her home and resting in a favourite place.
I know your lovely memories will keep you both close always...
Barbara x
So sorry to hear of your sad news. It made me cry just reading your post. My thoughts are with you. Its a horrible feeling when you loose an animal companion, I know how I felt when I had to have my dear little black cat Sooty put to sleep last year.
Love and peace to you
SmellyNelly