I'm doing it with one hand....

[rrrr]

Typing that is. Why? Our beautiful kitty is sitting on the desk, and I'm petting her as I write this. She's thirteen years old , and kidney failure has almost won.
I never had a cat until kitty showed up, and I have enjoyed her presence. Right now she is sitting on top of our bills and other paperwork, flipping her tail while I pet her.
Fonda has been giving her Ringer's Lactate IV's for several months but the benefit has seen diminishing results.
We have been feeding her special food to assist her kidney function but in the last few days she has practically stopped eating.
It's almost over. But I'm making the most of it. I have a beautiful kitty under my right hand, and she is purring loudly......

[73kona455]

Sorry about your kitty.. its amazing how wrapped around our animals we can get.

[Mrs. Restless22]

Im sorry. Give your furbaby lots of love in her last moments.
I just lost my 3 years old kitten to a car hitting her.
You really get attachted to those little ones, they are so special :( :(

[Mrs.Racer277]

rrr I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. I went through the same thing 2 years ago with our kitty and kidney failure. We had to do IV's every other day and it about killed me. She finally had to be put to sleep and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Lost one to a car to but I had no control over that so even though it was bad it did not hurt has much as the other. I feel for you and the family and kitty.

[Mrs. Restless22]

As hard as it is for us, sometimes its better to put them out of their pain and let them rest in pease and comfort.
Its so hard not to be selfish, not to keep them here with us, make them hold on to that last leg of hope, because we know they will if we are routing for them.
But we have to think of our little babies comfort first. :frown:

[Mrs.Racer277]

As hard as it is for us, sometimes its better to put them out of their pain and let them rest in pease and comfort.
Its so hard not to be selfish, not to keep them here with us, make them hold on to that last leg of hope, because we know they will if we are routing for them.
But we have to think of our little babies comfort first. :frown:
Good Morning. I can't agree more. But it still hurts. And not having children I get way to attached to my animals. I went as far talking to a specialist for the kitty with Kidney failure. But nothing could be done. And you are so right she is in a better place now and pain free.

[Mrs. Restless22]

Good Morning. I can't agree more. But it still hurts. And not having children I get way to attached to my animals. I went as far talking to a specialist for the kitty with Kidney failure. But nothing could be done. And you are so right she is in a better place now and pain free.
I would have done the same thing. My animals are treated better them some peoples children. And to me they are worth it :wink:
And Good Morning to you to sunshine!

[Debbolas]

Sorry to hear about your cats condition. Enjoy her while you can...
My daughters boyfriend just gave her a small fluffy kitten. We named her Madeline (I call her Madison) :cool: She will come up and sit on the keyboard and play with the arrow on the screen....LOL :rollside: Our other cat Charlotte didn't like her at first, but now they are good friends and she is always cleaning the kitten. :cool:

[PHX ATC]

I've got a 14 year old meowie that I dearly love. She can't really meow properly, she squeaks...cutest thing ever. We found her running down the side of the road, she hopped into a prickly pear cactus, I rescued her (with a few scars), then she promptly crawled up into my 1968 Mustang and sat between the bellhousing and the firewall. I had to pull the engine and drop the tranny down to get her out. It was a good thing I had just put the engine in there a day before. I was pissed, but she was so small she fit in my hand.
It sounds as if you've had a great benefit on her life and she's rewarded you as well. Kidney failure is a horrible thing, but, remember, when it's time to go, she'll go. A great life she's had with you and you've been better for it.
It's hard to let go, there's never a good time, just remember her purring. :)

[058]

rrrr, so sorry to hear about your lovable little furball. I know how you feel, we have several of the little creatures running around. Its so easy to get attached to them. Keep petting her, she will go to kitty heaven knowing you loved her.

[topless]

You just made me cry. Like they said, she'll go to kitty heaven. I lost a dog to that once and it was very hard. :supp: :( :(

[switchin'addiction]

Sorry about your kitty.. its amazing how wrapped around our animals we can get.
I am sorry as well. We all know that they become a part of our family, and it is hard letting go.

[My Man's Sportin' Wood]

That stinks, Ron. I know how your wife is with animals, give her a hug for me. Our cats think they own the office and insist on walking across the keyboards and standing in front of the monitor. They would never just sit there and let me pet them. Well, maybe if they were sick. We almost lost one last month to a foxtail and Jeff flipped when he found out how much the vet bill was, but it was my favorite cat and I thought a foxtail infection was a pretty stupid thing to lose a cat over. (He's not a cat lover)
Anyway, my condolences to you and Fonda.

[rrrr]

You all are so nice. Last night Fonda and I talked about this and she cried because the end is near.
After I read all of these caring responses, I went looking for kitty. She is sleeping on our bed curled up in a ball with her little front paw over her nose, just cute as can be. I petted her for a while, and of course the cat hair cloud went everywhere. We have joked for years that the cat should be naked because she sheds so much.
Thanks to everyone that replied. I'll show this to Fonda tonight, I know it will make her feel better.
:)

[Rexone]

While I've never been a cat guy, I can relate. In the last 8 years I've had so say goodbye to 3 of my dogs in this manner, the most recent about 2 months ago with my dog Mindy. I'll share a little poem that was given to me by a friend 3 years ago when I had to put Jack to sleep. It's geared for dogs but the message is the same...
A dog's prayer
by Beth Norman Harris
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce waging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.
And my beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest - and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
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I hope the above brings you both strength and peace in the coming days rrrr.

[Dr. Eagle]

We had an orange tabby cat that we both loved and had for years that got Feline leukemia. We did everything we could for that kitty and ended up extending his life some 4 years. It made it that much harder when he finally succumbed. It is difficult to lose a friend, I wish you both comfort...