Abby, COTD July 28, 2001

[boscibo]

I have't posted here in a long time, I'm sorry. I don't know if anyone remembers me & my cats...

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my girl Abby, who was Cat of the Day on July 28th, 2001, passed away last Tuesday night. She joins my other cat Bo, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge 07/17/2007.

Abby had been having kidney problems and was quite sick. I had made multiple vet visits, and despite my giving sub-q's and syringe feeding her, she wasn't getting better or eating on her own. A tumor was suspected. She had just undergone an ultrasound & biopsy and the vet had been hopeful that it was an infection as opposed to cancer. I was going to take her home for the night and return in the AM for antibiotic treatments and so forth. She passed away in the car on the ride home. I don't know what happened - her death has left us stunned, hurt, upset and very confused.

Abby was only 14. I know she was ill, and I had prepared for the worst. This ultrasound involved the 5th vet to look at her and I was prepared to let her go if the prognosis was dire. We had been in such a good mood on the drive home (my SO and I) because of the hope given to us by the ultrasound & biopsy that her condition was possibly treatable, and then to pull her lifeless body from the cat carrier was heartbreaking.

I will never forget you Abby; you were one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

Thanks for listening.

[happylabs]

I am so sorry for you loss. I know it is difficult, but it seems her time was just up. At least she did not have to suffer. I saw her photo on COTD. What a gorgeous gal she was...very shiny and beautiful coat. Your tears will help to heal your broken heart. We will always have our memories though.

[Karen]

Oh Abby, sweet girl
Black as coal and sweet as candy
Fur plush and heart so grand
You'll be missed by your mom in this old land
Join your dear brother, what a reunion that will be
And send love in her dream to your momma dear nightly
Your paw prints, though dainty,
Are forever on her heart
And the love you shared will live on
Though you had to part.
Play happy and free, Abby dear, at the Bridge
And know we'll remember you, and all the love you did give.

[Catty1]

I am so sorry to hear about Abby...I clicked the link and wow! What a beautiful cat, and "Blabby"!

It's never long enough, no matter how old our babies are. She left on her terms and spared you the hard decision.

Play healthy and free at the Bridge, Abby.

[jenluckenbach]

RIP Abby.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[phesina]

I looked at Abby's COTD page, which was from before I came to Pet Talk. What a lovely girl! I am so sorry for your loss.

My very deepest sympathy to you and all who love Abby.

Rest in peace, beautiful sweet Abby.

[Medusa]

I'm very sorry to hear of Abby's passing, especially in the way that she went because it was such a shock to you but apparently it was peaceful for her, so you can be grateful for that at least. No matter how long they're with us it's never long enough. RIP Abby and peace to your humans.

[Pinot's Mom]

I am sorry for your loss, especially in that manner. She had a very long life, though, and you must remember that.

Godspeed to the Bridge, sweet Abby, and Peace to your family at home. Pass by every once in a while to let them know you're playing happily and free of pain.