In Memory of my Casey "Bubba Dude"

[moosmom]

Casey went to the Rainbow Bridge this morning.

I spoke with the vet this morning and she said she looked at Casey's slides and saw alot of abnormal cells which led her to believe it was a tumor, as minute as it might be. She said that we could try powerful steroids to take some of the inflammation down to help him breath and that's when I decided that Casey had suffered enough.

I was up with him all night, sleeping next to him on the floor while he was gasping for air. I did all I could for my precious boy. I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest. I know in my heart I did the right thing, but I am numb.

Casey was with me for almost 8 years, from the time he was 4 weeks old. When I first saw him, he was a little pipsqueak the size of my hand. He crawled on my shoulder licked my ear and meowed. That's when I knew we were a couple.

He was my best friend who was at my side when I had my hysterectomy, when my Dad passed away, through my daughter's cancer. I will miss him sleeping at my head on my pillow every night, the "moochies" he used to give me along with his head butts. I was very fortunate and blessed that he came into my life.

Rest in peace Bubbs. You can now breath and frolick with Marina Mar and wait for my arrival at the Rainbow Bridge. You are in my heart and always will be.

Casey
Easter Sunday, 1995 - December 14, 2002

[moosmom]

I just want to thank everyone for their prayers and support through everything. You guys are the best and I never could've gotten through it by myself.

I love you!!

((((((hugs))))))

[Pam]

Oh my Donna! This is so sad and my heart is breaking for you. I know that what you did was best but how it does hurt, doesn't it?! I have had to make that decision myself in the past and it does, as you said, feel like your heart has been ripped from your chest. You will be in everyone's prayers for this is a loss that all of us at Pet Talk fully understand. Your post was a beautiful tribute to Casey. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you at this most sorrowful time. Rest in peace sweet Casey.

[sasvermont]

I am so sorry that Casey has moved on, but I am glad that he is no longer suffering. You did the right thing, the humane thing and now he is at rest. I know your heart is broken right now...mine would be too. Give yourself a little time to deal with it and maybe take one of your more cuddly cats and spend some extra time kissing and hugging. They are medicine for sure!

Rest in peace Casey....

Love from us all...

[toughCookie]

Donna
oh I could just cry! I am so sorry about sweet Casey! you did do the right thing. But I know how you are hurting. It's such a hard thing to have to do, they are at peace but we are the ones so sad and missing them. your in my thoughts and prayers. Casey is with my Cookie now and all the other rb pets.

[ChrisH]

I am so very sorry, such sad news. You did the best and kindest loving thing for Casey in letting him go, but oh, boy, it hurts doesn`t it. I will be thinking of you...

Rest in peace Casey

Love and big hugs

[kimlovescats]

You did the absolute best thing for dear Casey ..... you ended his suffering, in a loving, and respectable way. I honestly believe that prolonging life through testing, medications, treatments, etc... is often just prolonging the pain and suffering, and postponing the inevitable! You were a loving mother to Casey for many years, and I do know how deeply you are hurting. I lost my "kitty boy" Mittens on Labor Day 1999, and it still hurts to this day.

Try to find comfort in knowing that Casey is no longer suffering!

[lynnestankard]

Donna {{{{Hugs}}}} Across the Miles.

My heart goes out to you Donna - how very , very sad for you. But brave of you to let Casey go - it takes so much strength doesn't it? He knew you'd come through for him - and you did.
Well done good Mum xxxx You'll be in my thoughts in the coming days.

Lynne

[zippy-kat]

Rest peacefully sweet Casey!

So sorry for your loss, Donna.

{{~We're here for you, whenever you need us~}}

[TheAntiPam]

I'm so sorry you have lost your loving friend Casey.

The loving help we receive from our pets during times of sickness and loss is beyond measure. I'm so glad Casey left you with so many years of treasured memories.

Goodbye, sweetie Casey - you were dearly and truly loved!

[Tina]

I'm so sorry I was crying as I read your post My heart really goes out to you and Casey. ((hugs to you)) You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[jenluckenbach]

OH Casey, I miss you already!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sitting here crying but I know that even though it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hard on your family, that you are now breathing easier.
Donna, I wish I could ease your pain!

[moosmom]

I am sitting here crying after reading all your sweet posts. It is comforting to know I have so many wonderful friends here at Pet Talk.

I know I did the right thing. I just could not put Casey through another minute of poking and prodding only to prolong his life for a short time.

You are the best friends anyone could ever have, both near and afar. I will never forget your kindness and support during such a difficult time.

I am always here for any of you, anytime you need to talk, vent, just to lend an ear.

You guys mean the world to me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard it is. Me Tibby and Corkscrew send you and your family hugs and head bumpies.

[lizbud]

Donna,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Casey.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest easy
now sweet Casey. You were loved & treasured.