Ebby

[ChrisH]

For those who don't know Ebby has a tumour/mass in her chest and is on borrowed time. She is/has been holding her own but now I fear the end is near and those of you, most of you I think, know how hard the 'when' decision is.

For the last two days I have thought, tomorrow I will call the vet for to come out the day after, but I've yet to do so. Each morning, each afternoon, she is there waiting for her food and relishing it. Each morning & evening she jumps on my bed as usual waiting for her due attention (not forgetting her evening piece of cheese). She won't come in the living room now, mostly because of the dog, and spends most of her time in her comfy bed under my bed, those big eyes peeking out at me when I go in there... unless the sun shines in which case she will get on my bed to sunbathe. The bad part is that she cannot walk as well as she should and her breathing is slowly getting worse. Her breathing is the worry because if/when it gets too laboured ... well, I don't have to spell it out.

I'm sharing this with you here on Pet Talk because the December, nearly 11 years ago, when I got her was not long after I became a member. http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?17985-The-first-pictures-of-Ebony!!&highlight=Ebby (Sorry the picture has gone, I'll try and find it) and sharing her last days with the people who knew of her and cared seems appropriate.

I will update.

[DJFyrewolf36]

*HUGS* to you and Ebby.

[mrspunkysmom]

HugZ to both of you. I recently experienced this same thing. Hugs again.

[Karen]

Hugs to you, and a mic ear scratch to Ebby! Lots of love to both of you in this hard time!

[phesina]

Hugs and purrs to you and Ebby. Also, prayers and good wishes and loving warm energies.

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

[Bengalz]

Hugs to you and sweet Ebby - thank you for sharing your little with us and for taking such great care of her these 11 years:love:.

[katladyd]

Those of us who have been there know how difficult the "when" decision can be. You will know "when", though. The pain of keeping them alive will be worse than the pain of letting them go. It will still hurt like heck, though. Sending you and Ebby good thoughts and prayers.:love:

[mbsmum]

Sending good thoughts and hugs to Ebby

[Barbara]

I am so sorry- I remember that with Filou I had to take the decision while there were still days in which he seemed happy- but slowly there were more of the other days so I knew when it was time. But of course his last day was a good one. It still breaks my heart to think about it.

[Randi]

Chris, I know what you are going through and it's so hard. :( As long as she will eat, drink and want your company, I would wait a little, that is if she's not in pain. Does she get any medicine?

Keep her comfortable and give her lots of loving. She will let you know when it's time.

Sending good thoughts and (((hugs))) :love:

[captain]

Dearest Chris,
I know how hard it is ......... and know that you are in my thoughts.
Ebby has had such a wonderful life with you, and she will let you know when it's time ...

((((HUGS))))

[smokey the elder]

Gentle scritches for Ebby. She'll let you know. I'm glad she's still eating and stuff.

[krazyaboutkatz]

You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. (((HUGS)))

[ChrisH]

Thanks for your love and support guys.

I finally bit the bullet and phoned the vets this morning on the 4th dial. He/she will come out tomorrow.

I don't want to do this :( I so wish there were an out.

Randi, I wish I could wait but once her breathing reaches critical, each day it is further along that path, it will be hellish for her, and chances are a vet will not get here in time to end her suffering.

[phesina]

I am so sorry.

Thank you so much for all the love you have given her all these years and give her now and will always.

God bless you both.

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

[lizbud]

I am so very sorry to hear the sad news about Abby.:( You know Abby best & you love her with all of your heart.
Please give her a little extra kiss on her head before she goes & tell her it's from her dear friends of PT. (((Hugs))) Chris.

[cassiesmom]

Thinking of you and Ebby (((HUGS))) and prayers :love:

[AmberLee]

Sending you {{{cyber}}} hugs and gentle headbonkies from my boys to your beloved Ebby. The pain for you is intense, but the loving memories of your darling girl will remain... Frolic heartily at the bridge, lovely Ebby.

[ChrisH]

Thanks everyone.

The day is here and my heart is heavy.

[Felicia's Mom]

I am so sorry.

[Cataholic]

Chris,
My heart breaks for you and for Ebby. I know this won't be much now, but, as hard as today is, be thankful you did not wait until the time was here. With Tenny, I struggled. His breathing seemed ok, but, as you know, the moment it is not, it would be hell.

She lived a long, glorious life with you and Bobby, and now with Alfie. You, and she, will be reunited again, and there will be nothing but love and gratitude from her to you. Go peacefully, Ebby. And, hugs to you, Chris.

Johanna

[Randi]

Chris, it's so hard to say goodbye, but you will be helping her out of her misery. Ebby has had a good and long life with you and I know she will be in your heart forever.

Go peacefully sweet Ebby. :love:

((((hugs)))) ... and sending you strength to go through this.

[ChrisH]

It's done. She's gone.

Thank you Randi. You too Johanna, do you remember that helped me pick her name? From Ebony to Ebby.

[Randi]

Oh Chris. :( My deepest condolences.

Ebby is resting peacefully now and free of pain. You did what you had to - and I'm sure Ebby would agree. She is with you in your heart, and she will send you purrs in your sleep.

Take your time to grieve and be good to yourself.

Big (((hugs))) :love:

[phesina]

I am so sorry. My deepest sympathy to you and all who love Ebby so very much. You have given her the gift of a peaceful passing after a wonderful long life full of love with you. May your precious memories help to bring you peace and comfort.

Rest in peace, darling Ebby, whole and healthy again at the Rainbow Bridge. Please send some purrs down to your dear Chris, as a reminder that you are together always and you will be there for that grand reunion to come, One Fine Day..

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

[Karen]

Rest in peace, Ebby!

Chris, I'll move this to Cat Memorial for you.

[mbsmum]

Rest in peace dear Ebby

[lizbud]

Rest in peace Ebby. ((( Hugs))) Chris.:love:

[shais_mom]

I'm so sorry to hear this - big hugs to you!

[Vio&Juni]

So sorry to hear about Ebby! She was one of my favorite kitties on Pet Talk. Such a sweet kitty.

Rest in peace, Ebby!

[Catty1]

Chris {{{{hugs}}}} :love:. Ebby, play at the Bridge and let your mom know you are just fine. :love:

[mrspunkysmom]

Ebby, say hi to Emily, please? Extra head scritches to you both and Hugz for your Meowmie! :love:

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm very sorry about Ebby. :(

[katladyd]

My eyes are leaking and my heart is breaking for you. It is never easy to let a furbaby go, even when it is the right thing to do.:(:love:

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that beautiful Ebby has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
She lived a good long life with you.
Sending hugs your way.:love:

[Bengalz]

Rest in peace dear Ebby:love:. Hugs to you Chris for giving Ebby a wonderful life and a peaceful passing - her heart will always be yours:love:.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry about Ebby. :(

RIP Ebby

[catmandu]

This is sad news indeed as Ebby is such a good Cat and a part of Cat General.
If love alone could have saved her , then Ebby like all of Our Cats would live forever.
I know that she will be greeted first by all the Ebon Angels, then by all of our Awesome Angels and Ebby will start that search for that special place where we will all be friends forever.
One Fine Day:love:

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Ebby.

[ChrisH]

Many thanks to you all.

She was beautiful, good, a true princess and my perfect cat. As Gary wrote, one fine day.

[Barbara]

Chris I am so sorry that you had to let Ebby go. My heart is heavy... it reminds me of my sweet boys...
It is what we have to do for them but it is so tough.

[DriftyAlison0]

Those of us who have been there know how difficult the "when" decision can be. You will know "when", though. The pain of keeping them alive will be worse than the pain of letting them go. It will still hurt like heck, though. Sending you and Ebby good thoughts and prayers.:love:

I experienced the same thing when Ashes passed. I hurt to see him go, however I hurt seeing him so sick.

So sorry to hear about Ebby. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Ebby. No, it's never easy, but just remember the love you shared. RIP Ebby; peace to your family.

[ramanth]

So very sorry for your loss, Chris. :( :( :( RIP sweet Ebby.

[ChrisH]

Thanks guys.

Delivered today was a card with some kind words written inside from her vet.

Because Ebbs was reserved cat, didn't go in for cuddles and spent her time in my bedroom, on my bed or under it, it would be logical that I wouldn't miss her as much as a more boisterous attention seeking cat. Yet that is not so, I miss her quiet presence in my life so very much.

[Scooter's Mom]

I'm so sorry about Ebby. ((hugs)) to you!

[cloverfdx]

:( I am very sorry Chris. Rest easy dear Ebby.

[emily_the_spoiled]

I am so very sorry to read about Ebby. I remember reading all the stories about the two of you and she was well loved. You will see her again at the RB