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This is so sad to hear. But at least whatever time he may have, is now being spent with lots of love, both human and cat companions. You will know in your heart when its time to let him go. If you dont think that time has come, then keep loving him until it does.
This is the most heartbreaking story I have ever read. I can't even imagine how you must feel. But if Alex isn't himself, as you say, then the time is drawing very near when you must do the last act of kindness for him. He has felt and is feeling your love and warmth and the companionship of this fur buddies. But it's heart wrenching to think that he's scared and wondering why he feels the way he does. I wish I could do something to help you. I have been sending healing energy and lots of prayers for you both. Please feel free to PM me if you think of anything that I can do for either or both of you.
Blessings,
Mary
Alex seems more vocal today. Not sure why. He also didn't want to be held. He kept squirming and would get down and wander in his circles and howl. I don't know if this is worse or not really. He did seem to have some issues while eating, unless it was just that he was having a furball problem. Sigh. I've gotten him cans of Sheba, figuring that if these are his last days, at least he'll be eating better food than I am. Those new little cans of Sheba seem to be pure chicken, prawns, you name it. Alex definitely enjoys them!
After much thought this weekend, and a heavy heart, I will be taking Alex to Walbert Animal Hospital to cross the bridge tonight. I feel he is suffering, and I don't want to put him through more, and he deserves to be shown some mercy at this point. He's so not himself. He's declined even more in weight. He's been just laying around and not moving most of the time, and the rest he just travels the perimeter of the room and howls. It's breaking my heart, but I can't stand to see him like this, just existing. Say a prayer for my dear boy.
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You are without a doubt doing the correct thing for Alex, but that never makes it any easier on the humans left behind. :(
I am glad he had you to be there for him.
It's never easy, to be sure, but you're doing what's best for Alex and that's what counts. It would be selfish to keep him only existing the way he is now. You'll be there to comfort him every step of the way and he'll love you for it as he has loved you for the kindness you've shown him. He'll be waiting for you at the RB as Gary would say, "one fine day". A candle burns for you both.
Blessings,
Mary
Jenn, thank you and bless you for loving this dear dear boy. He won't be at all scared to go to the RB - because he already knows what an angel is like. :)
Prayers for you and Alex...it is the right time...and you know you have many shoulders here for you.
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This is so sad. I'm so glad you were there for Alex for his last days so he would know love and comfort.
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Jenn our prayers go to you and to this wonderful cat.
At least you gave Alex some caring and love...you did a good thing helping him out...
LES here. I don't know how I missed this whole thread, but I am just seeing it tonight. What an ordeal Alex has been through, but how fortunate for sweet Alex to know love and compainionship in his final days. You are such a kind person to have done all that you have for him.
Godspeed to the RB little Alex. Once there, may you be whole again, and run and play and have no pain. May you see once again.
RIP little one, RIP.
Poor little Alex will be able to run and play at the bridge, just like when he was a kitten. :)
You already know this....but you are doing (or did) the right thing. And I'm sure Alex thanks you for loving him so much these last days.
Thank you for giving him love in his last days. Thank you for doing the right thing for him when it was time.
RIP Alex. Play hard at the bridge.
Today was just so hard. I came home from work as soon as I could. I wrapped Alex up and sat outside with him because it was so sunny and warm. We rocked on the porch swing, and he just closed his eyes and relaxed. He seemed so at peace and happy like that. I held him there for 2hrs. I came inside once it got cool and we rested on the sofa together. Even driving to the vet was peaceful.
Once we got there it was a little more tense. I think he could smell that we were someplace that wasn't a good thing. I was sitting there crying off and on. Our appt. was for 7pm, but the vet was running late, and we didn't get in to a room until almost 8pm. He was having small seizures (I thought he had been but wasn't certain), and he got really upset when the vet injected the first medicine. I was so upset seeing him upset. I was kneeling down, blowing in his face, and telling him I loved him. He just looked so scared. I felt like I was betraying him. Letting go of him and he was alone. My heart is breaking. I hope he forgives me for letting him go and giving up. I just couldn't handle seeing him in pain and suffering. If I could have held him forever, until he was ready to go, I would have.
I'm so sorry Alex. I love you. I hope you are feeling better now, and are playing with the other kitties from the shelter who crossed before you. I miss you terribly. I will be with you again my brave boy. I love you sweetie. Play hard at the bridge honey till I see you again.
LES ... I'm so, so, sorry!!! :(