Smokey - RB

On Feb 28, 12:38 am, Sam wrote:

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

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I am so sorry to hear that Smokey has passed over RB. Purrs for
Smokey
to be comfortable now and purrs of condolence for you and your family.

Debbie

I'm so sorry.

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On Feb 28, 12:38 am, 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.

tears, indeed

Now he is either going to the Bridge as we call it or off on an
adventure we can't even imagaine. In any case, he has a spring in his
step that he hasn't had for years, a twinkle in his eyes, and HIS only
sadness is missing his friends, who will be with him, from his POV, in
almost no time. For your and his other friends, the wait will be
longer but you have the memories.

Will in New Haven

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"Hunting is hunting and mating is mating; the prrey has no gender."
Feather (RB) in Poker for Cats



Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

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

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Susan M
Otis and Chester

Condolences. A candle will be lit for Smokey's safe journey to the
RB. He will be happy there.

Lily & her mama

--
Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

"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

Am 28.02.2007 schrieb Sam:

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

We are very sorry to read your post, Sam:-( Our heartfelt condolences
for your loss. Smokey will not be forgotten.

Purrs to you and your family
Inge & Volker and the catgang
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On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:38:01 -0800, Sam wrote:

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

I am so very sorry.

"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.



I'm sorry to hear this, Sam. Purrs for your heart, we are never ready to
lose them.

Tweed, Kitty FC & Boyfie

"Sam" wrote in message


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

I am so very sorry to hear this news Sam. We'll light a candle for his
safe journey.

Helen M


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On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:38:01 -0800, 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

Oh, I am so terribly sorry to hear this. I think it may have been just
as well that he went to the Bridge now; as his quality of life may have
deteriorated rather quickly. But I feel bad that he went this way, as
I'm sure you weren't ready to give him up yet :-(

But at least he had a good long life; many kitties don't ever get to be
senior citizens; so that is something to be thankful for.

~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.

How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
- Robert Heinlein

Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier.
-Buddha