Mitzi - the news isn't good

[RedHedd]

I know I haven't been on here too much because I just didn't know how or what to tell y'all. She has been in declining health with her kidneys and then started losing weight late last year. Last night I came home to her barely being able to walk but couldn't get her to the vet until today.

Mitzi has a massive, agressive, very fast-growing tumor that has caused her femur to break. The vet is consulting with an oncologist radiologist to see if we can do anything, but I'm not too hopeful. She is just so frail and weak right now. The vet did say amputation may be one "solution" but I don't think she would survive the surgery.

So it looks like my little one isn't going to be with me very much longer. My heart is breaking.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry. I hope there's some way to help sweet Mitzi. You must be in complete shock right now.

[Queen of Poop]

Oh my goodness that sounds so awful. Poor Mitzi. Hugs for you both. :love:

[Killearn Kitties]

Many hugs and prayers for you and your sweet Mitzi. Please give he some lovies from me. :love:

[jennielynn1970]

Thoughts and prayers going out to you and Ms. Mitzi. I hope the vet will be able to do something for her.

HUGS.

[Karen]

Poor little girl. I hope some way can be found to help her, or at least make her comfortable. How old is she now? It is very hard, sometimes, watching pets age.

[katladyd]

It hurts to watch them get older and infirm. My prayers are with Mitzi and you!:love:

[slick]

I'm so very sorry to hear this news. It's so awful to see our furry loved ones get old and frail. I know how you feel, I've been there, done that.

Mitzi has the most wonderful meowmie possible and I know that you will do anything to make her comfortable and when the time comes we will all be by your side.

{{{hugs}}}:love:

[RedHedd]

She's not old which is what breaks my heart. She's only 8 or 9. She had such a rough beginning to her little life and now this.

[jenluckenbach]

This is heartbreaking news. :( {{{{HUGS}}}} to you.

[Medusa]

Oh I'm so sorry. No matter the age, it's so difficult to watch our precious furkids get sick. She's far too young to experience this type of illness; I wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all go away. Prayers are going up right now for Mitzi and you......(((HUGS))) :love:

[moosmom]

I'm so sorry to hear about Mitzi. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. It doesn't matter what age, the pain is still there and it's real.

[pomtzu]

Poor Mitzi - she's such a beautiful girl. Prayers going out from us here in De, for both of you.

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh no I am so sad to hear about poor Mitzi.. I sure hope the Vet can do good for her.. Sending Lots of Prayers & Huggss..

[RedHedd]

Vet just called. Mitzi has an Osteosarcoma – bone tumor which is more common in dogs than in cats. They are doing a chest X-ray to check for metastases to see if she would be a candidate for the amputation surgery.

If she is a candidate for the surgery I cannot afford it - it will run close to $3,000 which I do not have. I'm in a debt management program and am not allowed to incur new debt.

I probably wouldn't qualify for iMom - I don't even know if they're still around.

I am so sad right now. She will at least get to spend the night at home with me tonight. I will try to make her comfortable but I am just so scared that I am losing my baby girl.

[cassiesmom]

Many hugs and prayers for you and your sweet Mitzi. Please give her some lovies from me. :love:

For me, too, please. Hugs and Prayers.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10018870

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry...prayers and {{{hugs}}} from here too...:(

[RedHedd]

I've also been checking in with Nanxy Efrussy, the cat psychic. She says Mitzi is much older than the 8 or 9 that we suspect and that she thinks the tumor has metastasized to other parts of her body, besides the lungs. :(

[Catty1]

How horribly heartbreaking!

If the tumour has not spread, and amputation is an option, see if a) the vet will take a deposit which I can chip in a bit for (and hopefully others too) and b) if they will take payments.

HUGS and prayers going out for you and dearest Mitzi. If nothing else, I hope any pain can be eased and she cam be comfortable.

[slick]

I can only imagine how devastated you must feel right now. I lit a candle for you, but don't know how to post the link. :o My question for the vet would be if she had the amputation, how much more time would that give her and what quality of life would she have? I would also wonder how long the "after sir jury healing" would take.

I can send a bit of money if that would help towards the cost. Anyone else?

Prayers and love to you both. :love:

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
I do not have extra money right now, but I am expecting my tax return by the end of the month. I could give then, or if I have the vet info I could call and have them put some on my Care Credit account.
Please let us know, as I'm sure you will, what your next step is.
I will keep you in my thoughts.

[RedHedd]

You people are too kind. The vet said we may not know how successful the surgery would be; she did not sound optimistic as the tumor is so massive, she's afraid it may be further along than she can feel right now.

Chest X-ray showed no mets to the lungs. We're doing an ultrasound on Saturday to check for other mets. However Nancy, the pet psychic said:

"she is older...she is not that young. she has a bone tumor that may have gone to other parts of her body besides her lungs. an intense surgery like that at her age is not only stressful but traumatic. she is confused and stressed. i will be gone to a pta meeting the rest of the night. make a peaceful decision for both of you. "

For now, Mitzi is home, resting on pain meds. She ate a lot and drank some water, used the litter box (nice low box she can get into). So we wait; keep her comfortable and wait.

[Freedom]

keep her comfortable and wait.

Yes, this give you both time to adjust to the situation. If her weight is so low, and she is frail, I can understand the surgery itself would be very hard for her. And i she is older than believed, losing a leg won't be easy to cope with either.

What a situation! My heart breaks, just thinking of what you must be going through. I am pleased she ate tonight, being home with you.

Hugs to you, chin rubs to Mitzi.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Georgia, I'm so sorry to hear about Mitzi.:( I hope that you can keep her as comfortable as possible and you can spend some good quality time with each other. I'm praying for a miracle for her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[TommyCat]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mitzi. My heartfelt prayers go out to you and Mitzi.

[smokey the elder]

Poor Mitzi! I'm so sorry. Give her a gentle scritch for me.

[jennielynn1970]

More thoughts and prayers coming for you and for Mitzi. HUGS.

[Ladybug70]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mitzi.

[kb2yjx]

I am so sorry!!!! Prayers for you both.....

[Barbara]

I'm so sorry. But I'm with the others: not everything that could be done theoretically has to be done. You also have to think about what you put Mitzi through. This tumor really doesn't sound good at all. I hope she has a little time free of pain to say goodbye to you.:(

[Cataholic]

I am so very sorry to hear this awful news. Many prayers being sent your way.

[RedHedd]

The hardest appointment to make ever. 4:20 tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon. :(

[Medusa]

Oh no! I'm so, so sorry! We'll be w/you in spirit. I wish things were different. It definitely is the most difficult thing we ever have to do as pet parents. (((HUGS))) :love:

[jenluckenbach]

the hardest appointment to make ever. 4:20 tomorrow, saturday, afternoon. :(

{{{{hugs}}}}

:(

[slick]

The hardest appointment to make ever. 4:20 tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon. :( OMG - I don't know what to say. My heart is with you.:(:(

[Queen of Poop]

I am so sorry. Yes, it is the hardest appointment to make and to keep. I'll be there with you in spirit. Please give Mitzi a kiss from me. :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

The hardest appointment to make ever. 4:20 tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon. :(
Yes it sure is.:( You are doing the unselfish thing by thinking of Mitzi and letting her go will be very difficult but then she'll be pain free and at peace. I'll be thinking of you both. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[gini]

Even if you had gobs of money - how would Mitzi handle the surgery?

You have just made one of the most unselfish decisions for Mitzi and
all of us are there with you.

It is such a shame that so many of us know exactly what you are going through because we have had to go down this path as well.

I send you the biggest hug I can muster and I will say prayers for both of you.

[Barbara]

I am sorry. Keeping you and Mitzi in my thoughts.

[RedHedd]

Vet's office just called and I'm kinda relieved that the vet we don't like will not be there tomorrow. It won't be her regular vet, but I don't want to wait any longer as her regular vet won't be back in the office until February 2nd.

[pomtzu]

I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mitzi and this most difficult time.

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry. It's always hard to do that last kindness for your furry friends.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh no! I am in tears already. :( I can't believe this!!
Georgia, I am so so sorry.

[Pinot's Mom]

Please give Mitzi a kiss from all of us:love: and {{{hugs}}} to you.:(

[slick]

I just lit another candle for Mitzi
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10032722

:(:(

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I just saw this. I am so sorry for you and your dear girl!!! :( Prayers for you both. :love::love:

[zippy-kat]

{{My heart is breaking for you. Prayers of comfort, for both of you, are on the way.}}

[RedHedd]

Slick, thank you - that candle almost made me lose it.

[katladyd]

Anyone who has done this knows how much it hurts. We also know how right it is. I will be with you in spirit.:love:

[caseysmom]

I am so sorry. You and Mitzi will be in my thoughts tomorrow. You are doing the right thing for her {{hugs}}

[Catty1]

Aw, no...:(

Hugs and prayers to you and sweet Mitzi. I hope her passing is peaceful.

I smile when thinking how she LOVED being an only cat - and no one could have loved her more or done more for her than you.

:love::love::love::love:

[5Cats]

I'm so sorry about Mitzi. I looked at her album on Photobucket, and oh, what a beauty, and I'll bet she did things that made you laugh! So glad you have photos and memories of her when she was well. It's so hard to lose a loved one, to put it very mildly. I wish you peace and many happy memories of sweet, soft, funny Little Ms. Mitzi Mitts. :love::love::love:

[Cataholic]

There are no words. I wish there was something I could do to ease your heartache. I can only send more loving thoughts and prayers.

[Laura's Babies]

((((((HUGS)))))) MY heart goes out to you and Mitzi. I will think about you all day tomorrow.. I am SO sorry!

[columbine]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10034163

[krazyaboutkatz]

I also lit a candle for both of you here: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10036110.

[caseysmom]

I have also lit a candle http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10036267

Your way to the bridge will be bright sweetie.

[DJFyrewolf36]

*hugs* and prayers for you and Mitzi...

[Queen of Poop]

Thinking of you and Mitzi very early in the morning. Please enjoy this day with her. Smother her with love. I also lit a candle for the two of you. Hugs for you both.:love::love:

[Ladybug70]

My thoughts are with you as you cherish every little moment with Mitzi today. Big hugs to you both.

[Medusa]

My thoughts are w/you all day today. Candles for you both:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10033570

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10033605

[gini]

I am just adding a few prayers for you on this difficult day. God speed Mitzi - you have been well loved.

[Scooter's Mom]

The hardest appointment to make ever. 4:20 tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon. :(

I had to make that appointment for Scooter Bug as well... he made his trip to the bridge at 11 am this morning. It is definitely the hardest appointment to make.

Sending you prayers.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry. I do, as many do, know your pain. Sending prayers, love, and soft kisses for dear Mitzi.

[RedHedd]

Well now she's hiding under the bed. I have to go out for a hair appointment. I don't know what I will do if I can't get her out from under there when the time comes. I hope she doesn't make it too much harder for me than this already is.

Scooter's Mom - I'm so sorry for your loss. Scooter will be there to greet Mitzi when it's her turn to cross over

[Kirsten]

I'm so very sorry to read this sad update on Mitzi!! :( The decision you had to make is the hardest thing... but it's a decision of deep love and respect.

You and Mitzi will be in my thoughts tonight! (((HUGS)))

Kirsten

[Moesha]

It's just after 4:30 California time now. Just wanted you to know that you and Mitzi are in my thoughts.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Georgia, I hope that Mitzi's passing was a peaceful one. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[RedHedd]

This thread may be moved to the kitty memorial section now. Mitzi purred her last purr in my arms a little before 5:00 p,.m. tonight. Her passing was peaceful. I'm very sad, but know I did the right thing. She sent me a message that Mishi greeted her at the Bridge and that she is all right and out of pain now.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry- these days you can hardly keep up with the sweet kitties who leave us for that other world.
The only comfort is in that they are out of pain now- but we aren't.:(

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mitzi was such a beauty. I'm glad she whispered to you from the Bridge, and I hope she and Mishi are having a romp right now.

RIP, lovely Mitzi.

[jennielynn1970]

So sorry to be reading about Mitzi.

Play hard at the Bridge, sweet Mitzi. You'll be missed by many.

[Taz_Zoee]

RIP Mitzi :(

Hugs to you Georgia.

[Kirsten]

I am so sorry- these days you can hardly keep up with the sweet kitties who leave us for that other world.
The only comfort is in that they are out of pain now- but we aren't.:(

So true! :( :( :(


I'm very sorry! There may be some comfort in the thought that she's with Mishi now, but she'll be terribly missed here on earth!

R.I.P. sweet Mitzi!

Kirsten

[Cataholic]

I thought of you and mitzi all day yesterday, knowing your time together was to end so soon. I am so sorry she is gone. Knowing you did the right thing with your head is good, may your heart follow. Be comforted with her memory. Be gentle with yourself these next few weeks. RIP sweet Mitzi.

[phesina]

I am so very sorry to read about dear Mitzi. My deepest condolences to you.

Rest in peace, beloved little girl.

[slick]

My eyes are leaky, very leaky. It's been my observation that even though we know when the time is coming, it doesn't make it any easier. It's so hard to be petless and RedHedd I know that you feel empty inside but like me, hopefully one day that special kitty will find you and you will welcomed to love again.

{{{hugs}}}
slick :love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Georgia, I'm so sorry that Mitzi had to leave you so soon:( but I'm glad that her passing was a peaceful one and that she's now pain free and with Mishi. I'm sure that my RB Pepper and RB Starr were also there to greet her. Now it's time for you to grieve and I hope that eventually you'll be able to open your heart up to another kitty in need of a wonderful forever home. RIP sweet Mitzi.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Felicia's Mom]

I'm sorry to learn about Mitzi. She is now pain free and playing at Rainbow Bridge. God Bless You!:love:

[DriftyAlison0]

When Tigger died it hurt deep down. Even today the pain is still there. Not as bad but still there and it shows when I read threads like this. Sending out my thoughts and prayers. I also lit a candle. So sorry for your loss.

[katladyd]

I agree. Just when I think my heart has healed, I see another PT kitty is gone. That's when the pain is fresh and I cry because I know the pain that is being felt. On the positive side, I can now mostly smile when I think about the furkids no longer with me. Know you made the right decision for Mitzi, she told you so. :love:

[Medusa]

I'm sorry that it had to end this way but you did the right thing although that probably isn't much comfort to you right now. RIP, dear Mitzi and peace to your Mom. :love:

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry!! Mitzi was a beautiful girl and I know you'll miss her so much. An empty kitty house is something you'll know when to resolve - it's not in our hands. RIP dear Mitzi - peace to your family.

[cassiesmom]

RIP Mitzi :(

Hugs to you Georgia.

That goes for me, too.
Hugs,
Elyse

[RedHedd]

The last pic - taken just before we left for the appointment.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/RedHeddGA/Fur%20Kids%20III/IMG_0623Bright.jpg

[Nomilynn]

I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP, Mitzi.

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry to hear about Mitzi. Seeing this thread both shocked and saddened me.

Rest in Peace beautiful girl!

[Catty1]

Sending prayers, hugs and love. What a beautiful, beautiful girl.:love:

I hope loving memories will heal the pain, in time.:love::love:

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that your beautiful Mitzi has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
I always thought she was such a pretty girl.
I know how empty a house can feel without a kitty around and I am sure that Mitzi will help you find a new kitty to love when you are ready just like my Samantha helped me find Milly & Izzy.
Sending hugs your way.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Georgia, I'm shocked and saddened by the news of Mitzi's passing. She's always had a special place in my heart because of her "kinship" with Peanut.

Rip sweet Mitzi.

[RedHedd]

I got the call that Mitzi's ashes are back. Unfortunately, because my boss is being an insensitive tool this week, I ended up having to work late and did not get the message until way after the vet's office closed. I'm so sad my little girl has to be away from me at least one more night.

I miss her so much; my house and heart feel SO empty. I have been checking Craigslist for kitties in my area.

Because technically the landlord does not allow pets (the building manager has imposed a don't ask-don't tell policy - most of us DO have cats), I can't go through the SPCA or other agencies that ask for the landlord's permission to adopt a cat to me, so I have to go stealth - which is how I got Goldie, Mitzi and Mishi and my next fur baby.

So, if anyone hears of a kitty in need in the San Francisco Bay Area, please let me know. I can't be fur-less forever and I know Mitzi will send the right kitty my way.

[catmandu]

We are so sorry that we mised this thread.
Mitzis such a Beautiful and Loving Cat , and shes now found her niche with Our Awesome Angels Army in the Breakfast Scouts making sure that the places they choose have enough Great Food for All Our Angels.
Shes going to have quite a spread for Her Family in a Fantastic Place when you all meet once more.
One Fine Day:love:

[Lori Jordan]

Im just seeing this now,I'm truly sorry for your loss,She was a Beautiful Girl!

I'm sure Mitzi is working her majic to find you a perfect kitty.

Rest Well Mitzi you are truly missed Sweetheart.

Hugs to you Red.
xx

[Smarties]

oh my goodness, i'm so sorry, RIP Mitzi. God bless you

[RedHedd]

Smarties, she's gone which is why this thread is in the memorial section.

[Smarties]

oops...sorry. i just wish pets wouldn't die like this. :(

[RedHedd]

Today is exactly one month since my Buddha girl went to the Bridge. I miss her Mitzi mitts and her fluffaliciousness. Marbles has a lot of catching up to do to get to Mitzi's level of .... um .... fluffiness.

I miss you, my curly girl. I hope you're playing hard at the Bridge and making up for all the time you were too sick to play here on earth. Be well, my little one.

[phesina]

Love from us on this day of memories. Mitzi is indeed well and looking down on you with especially great love today.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} and ~~~~~~PURRS~~~~~~,
Pat and cats

[kitten645]

I completely understand your pain. Mitzi is having a great time at the Brdge but your heart is still broken. I'm so sorry. Grief is the price we pay for love. I'm so sorry.:love: