Alex is gone, and my heart is breaking

[Lizzie]

Oh, Jenn, what heartbreaking news! Tears are pouring down my face and dripping onto Cattulus as I write. Does he also have cataracts or does his blindness have something to do with the tumor also? Perhaps both. The deafness, I assume, has something to do with the cancer? I remember caring for a baby with a head injury (she had been abused) and how distressing it was to hear her constant high pitched crying. At least holding Alex does comfort him and he knows you are there. I hope someone else can help with caring for him. If I lived closer and didn't also have a job, I'd volunteer like a shot. I adore black cats and he looks like such a sweetheart. Cats, as you know, cope with pain better than humans so as long as he is eating and enjoying your company he is still enjoying his life. You must have so wanted to make up to him for what he's been through so far, you are just going to have to squeeze in some extra-special care and adoration into a shorter time than you expected.

Can we send you any little luxuries that he would enjoy? A "Tiger Dreams" blanket? A buttercup bed? Special food? How is his sense of smell?

Keep posting, please, even though it will be hard for you to write and hard for us to read.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear this. I sure hope that you'll be able to keep him comfortable and care for him. He'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

[momtomany]

Jenn
So so sorry and will keep you both in my prayers. I wish I wasn't so far away and could figure out a way to help. Hugs to you both.

[Freedom]

Dear Alex, saying some prayers for you, fella!

[jennielynn1970]

Oh, Jenn, what heartbreaking news! Tears are pouring down my face and dripping onto Cattulus as I write. Does he also have cataracts or does his blindness have something to do with the tumor also? Perhaps both. The deafness, I assume, has something to do with the cancer? I remember caring for a baby with a head injury (she had been abused) and how distressing it was to hear her constant high pitched crying. At least holding Alex does comfort him and he knows you are there. I hope someone else can help with caring for him. If I lived closer and didn't also have a job, I'd volunteer like a shot. I adore black cats and he looks like such a sweetheart. Cats, as you know, cope with pain better than humans so as long as he is eating and enjoying your company he is still enjoying his life. You must have so wanted to make up to him for what he's been through so far, you are just going to have to squeeze in some extra-special care and adoration into a shorter time than you expected.

Can we send you any little luxuries that he would enjoy? A "Tiger Dreams" blanket? A buttercup bed? Special food? How is his sense of smell?

Keep posting, please, even though it will be hard for you to write and hard for us to read.

Alex is a sweetheart, and I too love black cats... his personality was always great, and he just loved attention. He's really not himself at this point, which is sad, because at least now he's in a home. His sense of smell is actually really good, and he still scarfs down his fancy feast. He's lost about a 1lb. since a week and a half ago. Vet said because of the cancer he's not metabolizing properly. He just seems to want to be comfortable, and sleeps in a carrier with a lot of blankets in it. Either that, or he sleeps on me.

[Catty1]

Oh, Jenn...I didn't realize Alex was so far gone...thank goodness he is knowing love from you...

I wish they could use a bit of prednisone to take the swelling down...I wish there was something they could do for this poor boy.

A long shot...talk to Craftlady, and see if her Reiki gal thinks there is any point. Even for pain.

Please hug that beautiful boy for me! and kisses too!

[jenluckenbach]

Jennie, it may sound cliche', but you WILL know when the time is right. I too think I would give him a chance to know love (even if only for a weekend). But if you already think he is "not himself" I would not postpone the inevitable too long. I don't know about you folk, but I truly believe an animal can feel emotional pain (like not knowing why he feels badly, not being able to do what he used to do, etc)

I think I feel the need t go hug a few kitties.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[DrKym]

I am so sorry.

Our thoughts and prayers for you and Alex.

[jennielynn1970]

I truly believe an animal can feel emotional pain (like not knowing why he feels badly, not being able to do what he used to do, etc)

I think I feel the need t go hug a few kitties.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

That's what worries me most. He must be so scared and wondering what is going on. I hate to even leave him alone for any length of time. Frankie seems to be glad that his buddy is back. He came right out of his little sleeping area and rubbed all over him (and Alex fell over). Atleast he can know the comfort of another animal.

[AbbyMom]

I'm so sorry to hear about Alex. But I'm glad that now he has human and cat love to know and soak up while he can.

Give him and hug and a kiss from me. Prayers on the way.

[Catty1]

I would think Frankie would be around him if you have to be out of the house.

I would love for PT prayers to work for Alex.


{{{{hugs}}}}