Kylie

[shais_mom]

I know that several of you have seen this on Facebook but several haven't.

My sweet Kylie went to the Bridge today. She would have been 12 next month.

She started some Vestibular Disease symptoms back in Jan but she just never got any better. Trips to the regular vet and holistic vet to no avail. She would would improve then go down hill. She couldn't stand very well, had trouble making the litter box, and wasn't walking very well. By Friday she started losing control of her bowels and I knew I had to make the decision. My best friend's husband is a Vet and I contacted them and they came to my house so that I wouldn't have to traumatize her with the car ride. Keegan was with us and we went out and sat under a tree in my yard. It was the first time I've ever had to euthanize an animal and I was so glad she went so easily.
My parents came and picked her up and buried her in their yard.
I will miss her little face so much but She wasn't really living at the end she was just existing and it wasn't fair to her.
:love::love::love:

[Karen]

Oh, dear Kylie
Soft as a cloud of white fur you were
Sweet as the sunshine from your golden eyes
Long was the love you gave your dear momma
And so many snuggles, and rumbling soft purrs
Love you gave so long and
Now that your struggles are over, love will still remain
Woven into the fabric of the lives you touched
Just as surely as the long white hairs will be woven into
The fabric of your Mom's life for many year
And love will even, somehow
Outlast even them.

Send some purrs to her dreams so she'll know
All is well again
And you'll be waiting,
Soft as a cloud and sweet as cotton candy
To greet her at The Rainbow Bridge.

[shais_mom]

Thanks Karen!

[phesina]

My deepest sympathy on your loss of your beloved Kylie.

Such love you and she have shared. Love is eternal, and you are together always. She waits for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

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

[Felicia's Mom]

I am sorry for your loss of Kylie. She is now free of pain and waiting for you at the Bridge.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm very sorry about Kylie.:( She's safe and happy at the Rainbow Bridge. {hugs}

[Freedom]

Staci, I am so sorry for your loss. Kylie was needed at RB, it was her time. I know how hard it was to make the decision, but you did the right thing. Hugs to you.

[Bengalz]

Staci I am so sad to hear about Kylie and understand how difficult this is for you. Kylie was such a beautiful soul.

Rest in peace dear little Kylie, pain-free and whole. Let your mommy know how much you love her.

Hugs, Betty

[Randi]

Stacy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Kylie. It's so hard to say goodbye, but I believe you chose the right time to do so. Keep the good memories and know she is at peace at the RB, and meeting her old and new friends there. :)

(((hugs))) :love:

[issop]

SWEET HONESTY
Because of you there is sunshine,
there are tears still
where many tears have fallen
There is love unbounded by desire of true
love in my heart, mind soul and body.
And all of this mixed together with laughter,
joy and sunshine and rain which
quenches the thirst, Please dont cry,
it's just because I love you.

[K9soul]

Staci, I am so sorry for your loss. Kylie was such a beautiful and elegant kitty. Kylie and Keegan seemed as much an "item" as Tasha and Tommy were in that one would always think/say their names in the same breath. I know Tommy will watch over her at the bridge, a big redheaded friend to welcome her in Heaven.

Much love to you,

Jess

[krazyaboutkatz]

Staci, I'm so sorry for your loss.:( I know how hard it is to let a beloved pet go but you did the right thing and now she's pain free and healthy again playing at Rainbow Bridge. RIP sweet Kylie.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh my gosh Staci I am so so sorry to hear about your sweet beloved Kylie kitty. :( I am just seeing this now. Major hugs to you, my friend. :love::love::love:

[Taz_Zoee]

I am in tears all over again, reliving the feeling of having to make that difficult (yet right) decision of letting your precious baby go. I've also only done this once, but I'm pretty sure it never gets any easier no matter how many times it happens.
Hugs to you Staci!!

RIP Kylie

[shais_mom]

Thank you everyone - I kind of kept it quiet as to what was going on with her b/c we really didn't know what was going on.
Its been an ongoing "battle" since about January when I noticed she was bobbing her head and turning her head to the side. Swaying. Having trouble jumping. I took her to the vet and a round of Pred and antibiotics improved her slightly. A trip to the Holistic vet - accupressure and laser treatment same - improved her slightly.
She worsened and started really having trouble walking. She would fall over and just scoot around on her head like a wheelburrow. Kloe was picking on her. Another trip to regular vet and she improved dramatically. She started wanting to go outside. Wanting to drink from the sink again. She would go outside sit on the edge of my concrete and then when I would shake a treat bag she would come in just like Keegan does. :)
Then slowly she started failing again. Pooping all thru the house.
Thursday morning I found little piles of puke and poop all thru the house and she had poop stuck under her tail/rectal area. I bathed her she didn't fight me at all. Friday afternoon - happened again and this time she started leaking poop everywhere. Then I knew it was time. (She messed herself enough that I had given her 4 baths since Thursday morning by Friday night after work) I called my friend that is a Vet and they were coming over this way anyway for a soccer tourney for their son. I was thinking if I could have at all gotten Friday off maybe they could have come that night but I think then I would have regretted it and 2nd guessed myself that what if she would have gotten better. (she wouldn't have I don't think) So I know it was the right time. I cried all night Friday night at work. But by Saturday I was at peace with it. I cried of course and I'm sure I still will. But she was so ready. I shut her in my bathroom while I was at work and over night with food/water/blankets/bed/litterbox. She had a few accidents but I set her in her bed that night and I'm sure she never moved until I came in to get (checking on her several times) So when they came I just picked up her bed and carried her out in it - When he started the IV barely any blood came out of the end of it even tho he was in a good vein. I just don't think her blood was pumping which would explain why she couldn't walk/stand. At this point, we are sure it wasn't vestibular disease but I have no clue as to what it was. The vet said if it was a brain tumor it would have taken her back in Jan/Feb so I don't know. At this point I guess it doesn't matter. She is at peace. I don't have to see the look of confusion on her face now b/c her body wouldn't work.
Keeg sat outside with us while we did it. Then after it was over came barging in b/n us and tried to roll on her. (EEK) I said you are lucky she is gone b/c you know she wouldn't have let you do that before! Keeg seems slightly more depressed than Kloe does which I expected.
I think Kloe notices she is gone when I take Keeg with me places b/c then she is alone in the house.

[anna_66]

You know how sorry I am you had to go through all this. I knew she had been sick, but never realized it was so bad :(

I know you did what you thought best, and she loved you for it. Just reading it brought me to tears. It's so sad to see them sick and not really know what's wrong.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday and giving you a BIG HUG!

RIP Beautiful Kylie

[cloverfdx]

Oh Staci i am only just seeing this now :(. I am so sorry, i know how much your little white girl meant to you. RIP Kylie, you are in fine company up there and will have many friends to keep an eye on you :love:.

[RICHARD]

Hey, I'mheartbroken over your post.

I am very sorry and sending you a hug and best wishes..

Rich and Ed.

[mrspunkysmom]

I posted on Facebook. So sorry to hear of Kylie's passing. :love:

[ramanth]

Again, I'm very sorry for your loss. Kylie was so beautiful. :(

Our first family cat we had to make the decision to let him go. He couldn't even move, just laid there crying and peeing on himself. It really is the most humane thing you can do at that point.

Stinks they are in our lives for such a short time. *hugs*

[shais_mom]

Thank you all. I'm doing ok - its going on 3 weeks. I miss her little face of course but am getting used to her not being there. Kloe is becoming friendlier but very very attached to Keegan. Keegan isn't adjusting well at all. She isn't eating, throwing up, acting very depressed. She has been to the vet and gotten a clean bill of health other than being a senior girl. We could continue to use your thoughts and prayers!
:love:

[Karen]

Awww, poor Keegan, it is hard to watch animals grieve. Give her a hug from me, okay?

[phesina]

Prayers and warm thoughts and healing energies are being sent for Keegan. Blessings to you all.

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

[jennielynn1970]

I feel like such a bad friend for missing this. I am so sorry for both of your losses in such a short time. You will see Kylie again, one fine day. HUGS to you, and know that much love goes out to you from me. :love::love:

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Staci...My heart is breaking for you, for the loss of your precious, beautiful Kylie. She was too young to go, as was Oliver, but was suffering so and not living life as she should. You did the right thing for her, as hard as it was, as painful as it is now for you and Keegan, and in the most loving way possible. How lucky she was to have you as her mom, Staci. I'm so sorry.:(
(((HUGS))) and love to you, Keegan, and Kloe.:love:
Sandra

[shais_mom]

Thanks Sandra, please also see dog memorial b/c Keegan is now with her sister also.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Staci...Oh no!:(:(:( Not your precious Keegan, too!:( I'm so sorry I missed your posting. I remember so well the day you brought her home. My heart breaks for you.:( There are no words, other than to say they are in the loving arms of God now, and that they had the best mom in you. It seems so insufficient, but please know I'm thinking of you and sending you my love.
XO
(((HUGS))

[catmandu]

We are so sorry that somehow we missed Kylies passing.
It is as you say so very sad when we look about and the Ctas who were love so much are no longer there.
But as the Reverand Billy Graham once said noone wants to die, but we all want to be Angels.
Kylie is an Angel now , with Her Wings of Silver and Gold and will be there awaiting you in a place especially chosen in Paradise.
One Fine Day:love:

[Killearn Kitties]

Staci, I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost Kylie and Keegan. It is always so hard to lose them, but to have the two losses so close together is especially hard.
Frolic happily precious babies, happy and whole again at the bridge.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry I didn't see this earlier. Beautiful Kylie will be a star at Rainbow Bridge but we down here will miss her terribly.I am so sorry she had that hard battle at the end of her life. So sorry for Keegan's loss as well.

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Staci, what can I say? My heart is breaking for you! I know how much you loved Kylie - and Keegan too and can't believe they are both gone. I couldn't post before - I am sorry - but it is just too sad.

[issop]

its always sad when you lose a loved one.. i pray for your healing in the loss of your two kitties. i cry everytime i read of one of the kitties pass on.. they are in a well place but losing them is a loss.. when they die it creates a losss in your heart.. but it does heal and sometimes it takes awhile, but remember they are in a good place.. prayers and hugs for your kitties.. 20120612.0645