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I'm so sorry!! ((((((((Sethran!!))))))))) The day we had Dash PTS was the
worst day of my life, but I was also relieved that she wasn't suffering anymore. Now when I think of her, I hardly think about the last few months of her life when she was skin and bones and couldn't control her functions anymore, I think about her as the big calico who ruled the roost. The cat that would sit on my chest and press her paw against my forehead to wake me up. Dash was also the constant in my life. She was there through boyfriends, a husband, friends that came and went, no matter what, Dash was there for me. Nic is over the Rainbow Bridge, happy and playing with the catnip sock (I looked at your pics). He is glad not to be suffering anymore. He will send you a message when it is time to seek out a new friend for you and Heather. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net Check out www.snittens.com "Sethran" wrote in message om... I just wanted everyone to know that we did put Nic to sleep earlier today. Even within the span of two days he had slipped further downhill...this morning he was staggering so badly he nearly fell over. He wouldn't eat or drink or acknowledge any of us...he was just so sad. We sat him with outside for awhile and let him walk on the grass. We took a plaster cast of his paw print and saved some hair. I did end up having it done at a clinic who had only see him once before. It turns out it was the best choice rather than having him done at home. They couldn't get a catheter into either front leg...his veins were so bad they were just collapsing. Finally they gassed him down until he fell asleep and wheeled him and the machine into the room. He had a little mask strapped to his face...he looked so small. Even then they couldn't get a butterfly cath into his hind legs...I could see the veins just keep blowing. Finally they had to do an IC stick. He was completely unconscious and didn't feel it and I couldn't watch them poke and fish around any longer. The young vet who was with us was wonderful. Even though she'd only see Nic once before she cried with us and told me she'd been up all night since our phone call yesterday thinking about how strong the bond is between Nic and I. I don't feel guilty. I do know that endings are part of life. He was too good a cat...too proud and noble and sweet...to make him die anymore slowly. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like ****ing hell. I don't know where I'm supposed to go from here. I loved Nic more than ANYONE in the universe. More than my family, more than my boyfriends...he WAS my universe. And now I just have an empty room with sixteen different brands of food scattered around and one very lonely kitten who doesn't know where her best friend went. I know we have to get Heather another cat...she never bonded to anyone but Nic and she can't be an only cat. But it has to be someone very special and probably won't be for quite some time, even if that is unfair to her. The skin under my eyes is bruised and bleeding from crying so hard and rubbing them. But I've gotten my hearing back...for some reason I will lose my hearing, usually on one side of my head, when I am very, very stressed. The last time that happened was when Nic nearly died from his dental. For three days now I've have no hearing on the left side. As we were coming home from the clinic it came back. I do feel relief and that we did the right thing. I want to thank everyone for their kind words. It did help both make me feel less alone and helped me realize what I had to do. If anyone wants to see photos of Nic and Heather, I have a little gallery at http://members.fortunecity.com/sethran/gallery.html I'll probably post a more gathered tribute later, if that's alright. I'm too numb right now to write what I really want to. |
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On 3 Mar 2004 19:07:02 -0800, (Sethran) wrote:
I just wanted everyone to know that we did put Nic to sleep earlier today. Even within the span of two days he had slipped further downhill...this morning he was staggering so badly he nearly fell over. He wouldn't eat or drink or acknowledge any of us...he was just so sad. We sat him with outside for awhile and let him walk on the grass. We took a plaster cast of his paw print and saved some hair. I did end up having it done at a clinic who had only see him once before. It turns out it was the best choice rather than having him done at home. They couldn't get a catheter into either front leg...his veins were so bad they were just collapsing. Finally they gassed him down until he fell asleep and wheeled him and the machine into the room. He had a little mask strapped to his face...he looked so small. Even then they couldn't get a butterfly cath into his hind legs...I could see the veins just keep blowing. Finally they had to do an IC stick. He was completely unconscious and didn't feel it and I couldn't watch them poke and fish around any longer. The young vet who was with us was wonderful. Even though she'd only see Nic once before she cried with us and told me she'd been up all night since our phone call yesterday thinking about how strong the bond is between Nic and I. I don't feel guilty. I do know that endings are part of life. He was too good a cat...too proud and noble and sweet...to make him die anymore slowly. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like ****ing hell. I don't know where I'm supposed to go from here. I loved Nic more than ANYONE in the universe. More than my family, more than my boyfriends...he WAS my universe. And now I just have an empty room with sixteen different brands of food scattered around and one very lonely kitten who doesn't know where her best friend went. I know we have to get Heather another cat...she never bonded to anyone but Nic and she can't be an only cat. But it has to be someone very special and probably won't be for quite some time, even if that is unfair to her. The skin under my eyes is bruised and bleeding from crying so hard and rubbing them. But I've gotten my hearing back...for some reason I will lose my hearing, usually on one side of my head, when I am very, very stressed. The last time that happened was when Nic nearly died from his dental. For three days now I've have no hearing on the left side. As we were coming home from the clinic it came back. I do feel relief and that we did the right thing. I want to thank everyone for their kind words. It did help both make me feel less alone and helped me realize what I had to do. If anyone wants to see photos of Nic and Heather, I have a little gallery at http://members.fortunecity.com/sethran/gallery.html I'll probably post a more gathered tribute later, if that's alright. I'm too numb right now to write what I really want to. Condolences and purrs in the passing of Nic. The pictures are lovely and I am sure Heather will grow closer to you now that she is an only cat. "Rise up slowly, Angel,it's hard to let you go". |
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I'm very sorry, Seth. You did the right and strong thing.
Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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I'm very sorry, Seth. You did the right and strong thing.
Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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From: (Sethran)
I just wanted everyone to know that we did put Nic to sleep earlier today. I'm so sorry for your loss, Seth. Hugs, Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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From: (Sethran)
I just wanted everyone to know that we did put Nic to sleep earlier today. I'm so sorry for your loss, Seth. Hugs, Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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"Sethran" wrote in message om... I just wanted everyone to know that we did put Nic to sleep earlier today. .. .... Sethran, Deepest condolences. Sometimes it is so hard to do the right thing. My heart goes out to you. Annie |
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