We will be putting Nipo to sleep this afternoon. She is 14-15 years old and in kidney failure. My Mom has been administering SQ fluids for over a month now, but it is a lot to ask of her. I'm not living at home in Hawaii, but am in Colorado, and there was never any reason to put Nipo through the stress of a transpacific move at her age. Nipo's appetite has also been progressively waning despite using all my best "tricks" to get her to eat.

I'm sure we *could* keep her going for longer, but I feel like it's unfair to ask my Mom to make the decision. Also I don't want her to have to look for the subtle signs that would tell me Nipo is feeling progressively more uncomfortable. I feel that this decision is primarily mine as her "Mommy" since I was a gradeschooler.

My favorite veterinarian (and mentor) has agreed to come to our home and put her to sleep. I hope it will be peaceful as she still has some spunk left in her.

Please send good thoughts for a peaceful end.

Love you, my sweet tabby girl!