Boots, da Beloved Ranch Kat, helped to The Rainbow Bridge today, Friday, June 29, '07
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WHY, God?
Why, WHY, God, WHY did You pick on HIM?
First it was Bowser, now Boots ... WHY?
If I've done, or not done, something to upset You - punish ME ...
NOT my Beloved FurKids. I can handle being old & sick -
the FurKids can't and don't deserve that kind of treatment.
After all he's been through in his life ... the blockages, the UTIs,
the PU operation, more UTIs, more crystals, and now diabetes?
I thought You were a Fair and Loving God ... how Fair is this?
WHY didn't You let him call out for help?
"Finding him" last night, passed out in his own mess and spilled water cup ...
what dignity was there in that? He seemed to feel better after I bathed him
in the sink with warm water. Oh, he rallied for a while overnight;
but not enough. His Doc Mike was on vacation - thanks again, God.
Crago Vets said rush him right over - we'll make a spot for him ....
Doc looked, prodded, and tested ... "It's his time ... http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif ... He's going to be suffering."
His kidneys were in failure, no urine in his bladder, and he'd become dehydrated.
We weren't sure he was really totally conscious, but every time I stopped petting him -
he'd pick his head up and look around with vacant eyes searching for me ...
I won't leave you now, Dear Boots.
It only took a minute for him to slip away and hop on the Silver Cloud ...
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GodSpeed, Dear Boots ~
We've been through a lot since you climbed or jumped in through the dog-torn
screen door as a tiny Kitten back in the summer of 1998 ...
Shadow the Husky/Shepherd didn't exactly "welcome" you into the fold ...
but we managed to "adjust" her attitude and you did become buddies.
Shadow got called to The Bridge, and we both decied the Ranch was too quiet ...
You handled lil Cinder pretty well ... then She invited SmokeMuttz in ...
THAT was a lil much for you, but he learned the routine in good time.
Remember when Bowser showed up? I was afraid you'd Pack & Leave ...
but Bowz came already "Kat Smart" and you actually *liked* him!
You accepted a long list of "overnight guests" at the Ranch ... all shapes and sizes
... and hardly a Hiss or a Grrrr.
Dunno WHY you kept getting the short sticks ... crystals, blocked plummin,
the Big Operation --- you handled that like a CHAMP! Remember *Ridin inna Bus*?
You became a seasoned commuter back and forth to the Shop and the White Coats ...
*Glomp* your Cone on the windshield, brace the fronts on the dash, back ones on the
front seat ... and you'd Ride Forever!
We *turned* many a head driving down the Boulevard!
I wish you'd called out to me for Help the last couple of days;
but maybe you'd become tired of all the Fuss to stay well.
I'm sorry I wasn't a better Purrent for you, but I hope God knows I *TRIED*!
You're in {{{God'sHands}}} now, lil Buddy ... I'm hoping you Feel Better already.
If you don't mind, I think I'll bury your Ashes right beside Shadow's Grave, in the
back yard of the Ranch. She'll make sure you Stay Safe.
With ALL my Love, Dear Boots ~
/s/ Your Loving Dad
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