Smokey - RB

Purrs, prayers, and tears, all in abundance...he must have been a handsome
and dignified fellow to have been honored with the title of Elder Statesman.
When he walked over the Bridge he must have done it with his head held high,
for his dignity and knowing you loved enough to let him go with as little
pain as is within the human capacity. But someday he'll come running to greet
you with a lot of love and joy and thanks, and show you a heaven better for a
statesman's work.

Blessed be,
Baha

Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing
weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work.
At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today
to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.

Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

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I'm sorry to hear about Smokey. Purrs for you and your family.
Ann

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"Sam" wrote in message
...
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight.
The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he
was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if
they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

"Sam" wrote in message
...
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight.
The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he
was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if
they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

Rest in Peace Smoke-a-Poke.

"Sam" wrote in message
...
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight.
The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he
was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if
they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

On Feb 28, 12:38 am, Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

I'm so sorry. He was such a good old gentleman. He will be very
missed.

Jane

"Sam" wrote in message
...
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.
.... I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.
Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

Condolences on the loss of your longtime friend.
Please do post some memories.

Annie

Sam wrote:
We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.

I also think that Smokey knew it was his time. When he saw RB within
such easy reach, he must have let himself go.

I am sorry for your loss.

Sue

"Sam" wrote in message
...
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight.
The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he
was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if
they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

Sorry about Smokey, Sam purrs for his safe passage to the Bridge and for
your grieving heart.
Suz&Spicey

So very sorry for your loss, Sam. Purrs from us for you and also to
accompany Smokey to the RB.
Christine
"Sam" wrote in message
...
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing
weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work.
At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today
to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe