Eerz: The End

Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been removed
from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the surgeon/oncologist
and my local vet, because they were worried about damage to her fragile
organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency steroid
shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original owner
can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force feeding.

There was just an emergency appointment with the surgeon. I had to be at
work, but went home at lunch to say goodbye, expecting the worst.

They've decided to wait until tomorrow morning, to my surprise, with a pain
medicine administered to minimize the discomfort of the starvation. She got
fluids yesterday and (I think) just now.

We're going to have her put down tomorrow morning. I just called the original
owner at my home (she couldn't make it to the appointment) and she's
distraught. I'm mostly upset about the delay, because I don't want Eerz to
suffer, but not being there I had to accept the decision of my wife and the
surgeon.

At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than anything
she'd had before in her life.

Art

"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
...
Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been
removed
from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the
surgeon/oncologist
and my local vet, because they were worried about damage to her fragile
organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency
steroid
shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original
owner
can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force feeding.

There was just an emergency appointment with the surgeon. I had to be at
work, but went home at lunch to say goodbye, expecting the worst.

They've decided to wait until tomorrow morning, to my surprise, with a
pain
medicine administered to minimize the discomfort of the starvation. She
got
fluids yesterday and (I think) just now.

We're going to have her put down tomorrow morning. I just called the
original
owner at my home (she couldn't make it to the appointment) and she's
distraught. I'm mostly upset about the delay, because I don't want Eerz
to
suffer, but not being there I had to accept the decision of my wife and
the
surgeon.

At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than
anything
she'd had before in her life.

Art

Yes, you made her last months wonderful. I know you knew this was coming,
but it doesn't make it hurt any less.

Hugs and purrs,

Joy

I am very sorry
"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
...
Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been
removed
from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the
surgeon/oncologist
and my local vet, because they were worried about damage to her fragile
organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency
steroid
shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original
owner
can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force feeding.

There was just an emergency appointment with the surgeon. I had to be at
work, but went home at lunch to say goodbye, expecting the worst.

They've decided to wait until tomorrow morning, to my surprise, with a
pain
medicine administered to minimize the discomfort of the starvation. She
got
fluids yesterday and (I think) just now.

We're going to have her put down tomorrow morning. I just called the
original
owner at my home (she couldn't make it to the appointment) and she's
distraught. I'm mostly upset about the delay, because I don't want Eerz
to
suffer, but not being there I had to accept the decision of my wife and
the
surgeon.

At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than
anything
she'd had before in her life.

Art

"Arthur Shapiro"
Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been
removed
from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the
surgeon/oncologist
and my local vet, because they were worried about damage to her fragile
organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency
steroid
shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original
owner
can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force feeding.

There was just an emergency appointment with the surgeon. I had to be at
work, but went home at lunch to say goodbye, expecting the worst.

They've decided to wait until tomorrow morning, to my surprise, with a
pain
medicine administered to minimize the discomfort of the starvation. She
got
fluids yesterday and (I think) just now.

We're going to have her put down tomorrow morning. I just called the
original
owner at my home (she couldn't make it to the appointment) and she's
distraught. I'm mostly upset about the delay, because I don't want Eerz
to
suffer, but not being there I had to accept the decision of my wife and
the
surgeon.

At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than
anything
she'd had before in her life.

Art


I'm so sorry Art. Purrs for her safe journey to The Bridge
tomorrow and for the broken hearts she leaves behind.
Eerz was so loved and that what is important.
Bless your hearts.
Love
Kyla

Arthur Shapiro wrote:
Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been removed
from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the surgeon/oncologist
and my local vet, because they were worried about damage to her fragile
organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency steroid
shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original owner
can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force feeding.

There was just an emergency appointment with the surgeon. I had to be at
work, but went home at lunch to say goodbye, expecting the worst.

They've decided to wait until tomorrow morning, to my surprise, with a pain
medicine administered to minimize the discomfort of the starvation. She got
fluids yesterday and (I think) just now.

We're going to have her put down tomorrow morning. I just called the original
owner at my home (she couldn't make it to the appointment) and she's
distraught. I'm mostly upset about the delay, because I don't want Eerz to
suffer, but not being there I had to accept the decision of my wife and the
surgeon.

At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than anything
she'd had before in her life.

Art





and no one could have done more to help a stranger's cat. This is hard
to do, but it is a kindness not to let her suffer.
"....Rise up slowly, Angel...." It's hard to let you go.
Purrs for those who mourn her passing. MLB

(Arthur Shapiro) wrote in
:

Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been
removed from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the
surgeon/oncologist and my local vet, because they were worried about
damage to her fragile organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency
steroid shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original
owner can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force
feeding.

There was just an emergency appointment with the surgeon. I had to be
at work, but went home at lunch to say goodbye, expecting the worst.

They've decided to wait until tomorrow morning, to my surprise, with a
pain medicine administered to minimize the discomfort of the
starvation. She got fluids yesterday and (I think) just now.

We're going to have her put down tomorrow morning. I just called the
original owner at my home (she couldn't make it to the appointment)
and she's distraught. I'm mostly upset about the delay, because I
don't want Eerz to suffer, but not being there I had to accept the
decision of my wife and the surgeon.

At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than
anything she'd had before in her life.

Art



I'm so sorry for you.

Bobble

"Arthur Shapiro" wrote

Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days.

Art, you've done all you can. Bless you for that and for being able to ease
her way to the next stage.

Arthur Shapiro wrote:


At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than anything
she'd had before in her life.

Art



Exactly. Arthur, I'm so sorry about Lady Eerz's passing to the bridge,
but glad that she had those wonderful loving months with her forever
family.

Pam S. crying

Arthur Shapiro wrote:

Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been removed
from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the surgeon/oncologist
and my local vet, because they were worried about damage to her fragile
organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency steroid
shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original owner
can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force feeding.

There was just an emergency appointment with the surgeon. I had to be at
work, but went home at lunch to say goodbye, expecting the worst.

They've decided to wait until tomorrow morning, to my surprise, with a pain
medicine administered to minimize the discomfort of the starvation. She got
fluids yesterday and (I think) just now.

We're going to have her put down tomorrow morning. I just called the original
owner at my home (she couldn't make it to the appointment) and she's
distraught. I'm mostly upset about the delay, because I don't want Eerz to
suffer, but not being there I had to accept the decision of my wife and the
surgeon.

At least she had six or seven months that were probably better than anything
she'd had before in her life.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope she will be comfortable on the pain killers
until tomorrow when you can end her suffering.

You've been really generous and loving toward her, and you did your
best to give her a chance to recover. Sadly, that hasn't worked out,
but she did get to have a little comfort and maybe some enjoyment in
her life.

I'm sorry to see her go, even though I know it's unavoidable. You put
a lot of yourself into helping her, and through your stories, I got
attached to her, too!

Purrs,
Joyce

--
The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their
face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer.
-- Paula Poundstone

(Arthur Shapiro) wrote:
Eerz went downhill quite fast the last couple of days. She had been removed
from steroids several weeks ago upon the conferral of the surgeon/oncologist
and my local vet, because they were worried about damage to her fragile
organs.

Her head had swollen badly this week, and we went in for an emergency steroid
shot yesterday, again with the blessing of both vets.

It didn't help, and she hasn't eaten in three days. Even her original owner
can't get her to take any food. Neither vet believes in force feeding.

I feel so sorry for poor Lady Eerz. We'll be purring for her to have
some final sweet dreams tonight.