Sep. 24, 2009 - The passing of my cat
If you read my meme from the 22nd you will see I talked about my cat, Faline. On the 23rd I had to have her put asleep. On the night of the 22nd I noticed something wasn't quite right, she didn't want to move around and her breathing was shallow - just not acting like Faline. DH tried to assure me that she was just tired. She had taken to sleeping in her litter box as well - which isn't normal for any cat. So on the morning of the 23rd she was not using her back legs, this had happened off and on for a month or two but she'd always go back to using them but that wasn't the case this time. I took her to the vet who said we could try a medication but on a cat her age it was only a 50/50 chance of it working I told him I wanted to bring her home and talk to my husband - I guess deep down I was hoping that her legs would start working again. As the day progressed, she got worse, not even able to stand up she'd fall over on her side. The vet said she was paralyzed and more than likely wouldn't regain the use of her legs because of the crippling arthritis. I decided it was best to let her go - she was in pain and I could tell. Even one of my brother's could tell he said her eyes were different and she just looked bad. Through it all she remained calm - almost like she knew. Usually she gets car sick but she didn't this time, she sat on my lap and just looked up at me. I was allowed to hold while the vet prepared her arm and gave her the injection, it was very fast - almost too fast for me - I gave her a kiss and she was gone. The vet gave us a nice bag to put her in and DH dug a hole that we buried her in - I'll be adding a decorative stone and come next spring I'll try to get some flowers planted. My brother took me while DH stayed home with our littles, we didn't think they could handle seeing it. The children are doing okay, they miss her and ask about kitty heaven. They got to say goodbye before I took her to the vet the second time. I thought I was prepared for this but I don't think anyone can prepare themselves for loosing an animal that had been their best friend for 20 years. She was with me through some VERY hard years and she was a confidant and a shoulder to cry on and as she got older I became her warming bed so she could stay warm. She will be missed.
Faline
9-23-09
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Sep. 24, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
sarah- soo very sorry to hear about your kitty. it is so hard to lose a pet. when we lost our golden retriever last year i was devastated. my kids seemed fine the next day ( i suppose that's good!) but my husband and i grieved for a long time. we still miss him :) you are all in our prayers!
-abby glaser
