Moe is slipping away

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On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:20:47 -0500, wrote:

Moe is a black shorthair, a rescue kitty of indeterminate age. He is
an adult, but not elderly. He has been sick for almost a year: runny
nose, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, etc. We've spent a
fortune on vet bills and medications with no solid diagnosis. I spoke
to the vet yesterday and she said the only remaining option is a $400
sonogram, but she is reasonably sure that will only show intestinal
cancer, for which she has no treatment. We have reluctantly decided to
just keep him comfortable until the end.

Looks like today is the end. We let him go as long as he was able to
keep up his regular routine and didn't seem in pain. As of yesterday,
I marvelled that he was still on his feet, even still able to jump on
the counter. He is just skin and bones, no muscle at all. Today he is
down and unable to get up. I have a 3pm appointment with the vet to
help him on his way.




"....Rise up slowly, Angel...."
It's hard to let you go.
Condolences to those who mourn. MLB

On Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:07:41 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:20:47 -0500, wrote:

Moe is a black shorthair, a rescue kitty of indeterminate age. He is
an adult, but not elderly. He has been sick for almost a year: runny
nose, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, etc. We've spent a
fortune on vet bills and medications with no solid diagnosis. I spoke
to the vet yesterday and she said the only remaining option is a $400
sonogram, but she is reasonably sure that will only show intestinal
cancer, for which she has no treatment. We have reluctantly decided to
just keep him comfortable until the end.

Looks like today is the end. We let him go as long as he was able to
keep up his regular routine and didn't seem in pain. As of yesterday,
I marvelled that he was still on his feet, even still able to jump on
the counter. He is just skin and bones, no muscle at all. Today he is
down and unable to get up. I have a 3pm appointment with the vet to
help him on his way.

Goodbye Moe, you will be missed by people who didn't have the luck to
know you. We'll all be joining you sooner or later. Purrs for your
passage.

On Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:07:41 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:20:47 -0500, wrote:

Moe is a black shorthair, a rescue kitty of indeterminate age. He is
an adult, but not elderly. He has been sick for almost a year: runny
nose, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, etc. We've spent a
fortune on vet bills and medications with no solid diagnosis. I spoke
to the vet yesterday and she said the only remaining option is a $400
sonogram, but she is reasonably sure that will only show intestinal
cancer, for which she has no treatment. We have reluctantly decided to
just keep him comfortable until the end.

Looks like today is the end. We let him go as long as he was able to
keep up his regular routine and didn't seem in pain. As of yesterday,
I marvelled that he was still on his feet, even still able to jump on
the counter. He is just skin and bones, no muscle at all. Today he is
down and unable to get up. I have a 3pm appointment with the vet to
help him on his way.

Sorry to hear that. My prayers and best wishes go with all of you.

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On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:20:47 -0500, wrote:

Moe is a black shorthair, a rescue kitty of indeterminate age. He is
an adult, but not elderly. He has been sick for almost a year: runny
nose, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, etc. We've spent a
fortune on vet bills and medications with no solid diagnosis. I spoke
to the vet yesterday and she said the only remaining option is a $400
sonogram, but she is reasonably sure that will only show intestinal
cancer, for which she has no treatment. We have reluctantly decided to
just keep him comfortable until the end.

Looks like today is the end. We let him go as long as he was able to
keep up his regular routine and didn't seem in pain. As of yesterday,
I marvelled that he was still on his feet, even still able to jump on
the counter. He is just skin and bones, no muscle at all. Today he is
down and unable to get up. I have a 3pm appointment with the vet to
help him on his way.

How wonderful for Moe to have had you as his helper and support.
No cat could ask for more. Condolences on your loss.. ... .
God bless you for having the courage to help Moe along the way.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Moe will have soared up to Heaven and will
be waiting for you at the end of the Rainbow Bridge........

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On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:20:47 -0500, wrote:
Looks like today is the end.

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Looks like today is the end. We let him go as long as he was able to
keep up his regular routine and didn't seem in pain. As of yesterday,
I marvelled that he was still on his feet, even still able to jump on
the counter. He is just skin and bones, no muscle at all. Today he is
down and unable to get up. I have a 3pm appointment with the vet to
help him on his way.

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

I can't read through this without a gasp or a sob......this poem, author
unknown. .. .. is
called "The Rainbow Bridge". I hope it gives you comfort, as does for me.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run
and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and
comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor;
those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we
remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each
miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body
quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green
grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and
you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from
your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

So sorry about Moe. I've been following this story as an owner of black
short hairs for many years. Their life spans are shorter than ours so that
we can take care of them their whole lives. Losing them is always a heart
break.

Barb