RIP Grandcat

Sherry wrote:
Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with
vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed
down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The
last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a
large lump on his shoulder), and
continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently
had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is
not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time.

Oh no! I didn't know that Orion had cancer! I really dislike cancer.
I hate the waiting, waiting for the cancer to win after you've been
told that you've lost. Living each day as though it were already a
memory of the past.

He was still a pretty young cat. I actually thought he was a bit
older since he's been retired for many years, and he's so big.

wrote:
I'm so sorry, for you and for his sad human. I can just picture Orion -
he sounds like he was a great cat.

Yes, you can picture Orion - this picture will be familiar to you:

http://home.comcast.net/~Takayuki9z/jamieorion2.jpg

And with Ernie (faceplant) and Roscoe (snout):

http://home.comcast.net/~Takayuki9z/jamieorion3.jpg

Sherry wrote:
He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true
to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that
owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny-
looking little
kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I
already miss him.

I'm so sorry, Sherry. Our condolences and purrs for Orion's family.


--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban.
In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

Condolences.

Sherry wrote:
Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with
vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed
down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The
last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a
large lump on his shoulder), and
continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently
had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is
not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time.

He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true
to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that
owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny-
looking little
kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I
already miss him.

Sherry


"....Rise up slowly, Angel...." It's hard to let you go.

Sincere condolences to those who mourn. MLB

Ah, Sherry, I'm so, so sorry to hear that. Orion was a magnificent example
of a Maine Coon. Purrs are on the way to help heal your breaking hearts,
and a candle will be lit tonight to help guide Orion on his way to the
Bridge.

Hugs,

CatNipped

"Sherry" wrote in message
...
Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with
vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed
down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The
last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a
large lump on his shoulder), and
continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently
had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is
not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time.

He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true
to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that
owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny-
looking little
kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I
already miss him.

Sherry

On May 2, 11:04*pm, Sherry wrote:
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He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true
to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that
owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny-
looking little
kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. *I
already miss him.

He sounds like a really lovely cat- I certainly emphasize with the
image of a kitten with big ears- Sarrasine as a kitten had a big nose
and we alwways used to think "will she grow into it?" whilst calling
her "Conky" (cruel i know)

Purrs for Orion's journey and for you

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs

I'm so sorry to hear of this Sherry Purrs for his safe trip to The Bridge
and for your broken heart. You gave him a wonderful life and he loved you
for that.
In sorrow
Kyla

"Sherry"
Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with
vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed
down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The
last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a
large lump on his shoulder), and
continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently
had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is
not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time.

He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true
to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that
owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny-
looking little
kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I
already miss him.

Sherry

Takayuki wrote:

wrote:
I'm so sorry, for you and for his sad human. I can just picture Orion -
he sounds like he was a great cat.

Yes, you can picture Orion - this picture will be familiar to you:

http://home.comcast.net/~Takayuki9z/jamieorion2.jpg

And with Ernie (faceplant) and Roscoe (snout):

http://home.comcast.net/~Takayuki9z/jamieorion3.jpg

Thank you for posting those! You're right, I do remember them, especially
the first. That is the most cozy-looking kitty (and girl!).

--
Joyce ^..^

To email me, remove the XXX from my user name.

On May 2, 11:04*pm, Sherry wrote:
Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with
vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed
down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The
last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a
large lump on his shoulder), and
continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently
had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is
not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time.

He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true
to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that
owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny-
looking little
kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. *I
already miss him.

Sherry

I'm very sorry, Sherry.