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| dkelewae |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 2:40:27 PM
Several months ago hubby & I rescued a beautiful gold tabby kitty, and she ended up being hubby's 'office cat'. He named her Goldie, and proceeded to spoil her rotten...automatic litter box, auto feeder & waterer, cat condo, toys, etc.
Over the weekend she quit eating and slept almost nonstop, so on Monday hubby took her to the vet. They gave her antibiotics for a respiratory infection, and then ran bloodwork. Early this morning the vet called and informed us that Goldie had advanced feline leukemia and also FIV(feline aids), and then told us that he thought she should be put down so she doesn't suffer. So, we both held and petted Goldie as they euthanized her.
Diana
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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 9:44:12 PM
I am sorry you lost your friend. I had a cat that had not lost weight or anything unusual other than he started staying in the house and sleeping - I knew something awful was wrong and he tested positive to the two same things your cat did, I put him down even though it was hard to accept when he had not looked sick per say.
I just had another cat test positive for feline aids but not leukemia - they say with just the feline aids they have a better chance of a long survival although their immune systems are delicate.
I am sorry for your loss..............
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - Nov 11 2008 : 2:56:33 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss Diana. It's always so hard to lose a cherrished little fur friend, no matter how long (or little!) a time they have been in your life. Her last days were so blessed by you and your husband. If only all God's creatures could be treated with such love and kindness. Hugs to you ~~~ Tracy
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| Laura Marie |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 8:11:42 PM
Diana, I am so sorry. I am all teary just reading it. I have two cats who are my children and two dogs who are my boyfriends that I have adopted as mine, and if anything happened to them I would just be devesated. I am sooooo sorry for you and your husbands lost. At least her last few months were the best a cat could ever have!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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| Keeper of the Past |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 09:10:05 AM
Diana, I am sorry. Goldie was so blessed to be loved by you and your husband while she was with you. I will be thinking of you in my prayers.
Sarita
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| downbranchroad |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 10:59:22 AM
Sending heartfelt symphaty. I am so sorry.
Appalachian Girl
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| wild daisy |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 10:54:45 AM
My heart goes out to you both. A pet is a valid member of the family and their passing does hit you hard. I hope that you both know that you opened up your home and heart for a special friend in need. You also helped to make her days filed with love and companionship.
Bless you,
Madelynne |
| Deb H |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 07:31:15 AM
Hello, Diana! This is Deb in Glendale - I'm so sorry to hear about Goldie! We lost a kitty in the summer of 2007 (she had been with us for 13 years), so I know exactly what ya'll are going through -- blessings and love to you and your family. Let me know if I can offer you any support. Deb
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| nampafarmgirl |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 07:12:58 AM
Diana, I am so sorry for you and your husband.
Kim
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| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Nov 06 2008 : 08:10:33 AM
Diana, you and your hubby are very special people to take Goldie in and give her such a wonderful life. I had to put one of my cats down for the same reason several years ago. Know that you both gave her a something very precious and if you'd not rescued her, her last days could have been a much different story. Take comfort in the joy that you brought to her life and she brought to yours.
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Nov 06 2008 : 07:51:43 AM
Diana, I am so sorry to hear about your cat!
Monica
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| Jami |
Posted - Nov 06 2008 : 07:37:19 AM
Diana, what a total bummer about Goldie's end, but what a sweet awesome wonderful life you and your DH gave to Goldie and she certainly gave back, huh? I am sad that you're sad...critters are like family!
Jami in WA
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| whispering pines |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 8:54:41 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss, find comfort in knowing that you gave her a happy home.
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| Beverley |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 8:50:56 PM
I am so sorry that you had to go through that. Just know she had a good last bit of life with you and she knows you loved her. prayers of comfort are with you.
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| farmmom22 |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 7:52:57 PM
I'm so sorry Diana for your loss. My cat was a rescue cat too and she is spoiled rotten. I can't imagine how hard that must have been. I will keep you in my prayers.
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 7:39:40 PM
Diana, I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. How lucky she was though to have been adopted by you before she became so ill.
Dawn in IL |
| Magdalene |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 5:46:23 PM
I am so sorry about your little kitty. It sounds like she was very much loved and spoiled - I'm sure she knew that, too. It isn't easy to lose a dear pet. I still miss my cat from over a year ago. Sigh.
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 5:34:34 PM
Oh how sad. I am glad she had some good times in her life thanks to you and your hubby. MB
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 3:39:46 PM
Oh Diana my heart goes out to you and your husband - it is never easy to have to put a furry loved one down but take comfort in the fact that you loved your sweet one every moment since she came to you and that see knew that. Big hugs from all the furry four legged Funny Farm family members and special hugs from me.
Grace Gerber
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 3:00:42 PM
Goldie was lucky to find you and to spend her last days cherished and well taken care of. I had to have a little kitty put down last year. It was heartbreaking. These sweet animals that capture our hearts, they are a gift...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 2:45:14 PM
Oh so sorry Diana - but take comfort in knowing you gave her a good life in her dying days.
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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 2:43:32 PM
Oh that is sad! My darling Chandra died of the same thing. My deepest sympathy to you and your husband. I'm so sorry.
Annika
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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 05 2008 : 2:43:20 PM
Oh Diana! I am so sorry that Goldie had those diseases. And I am so sorry you had to say good bye to a friend! *hugs*
Alee
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