Quote Originally Posted by Moesha View Post
I've been faithfully following this thread even though sometimes I can't comment. It sounds like you and your mom have come up with a good plan. That way if things work out and Sydney improves, that's great. If she doesn't respond well to the treatments, then at least you will know that you did everything possible to help her and you'll know when it is time to let her go. I did that with my dear Simone. She had congestive heart failure. Simone was full of life and a little spitfire kitty. Somehow the vet and his staff were able to stick a needle into her chest and drain the fluid while she was fully awake. We then gave her lasix treaments for as long as it seemed that they were helping. The fluid kept getting less. Then one day I came home and I was there by myself, but I just took one look at my baby and knew that she was having too much trouble breathing and it wasn't working anymore. I've never had a vet come to the house, but think that would be easier. I called my brother to take me to the vet's office and my sister and her husband met us there. It was terribly hard to let her go and I still miss her and am crying thinking about it, but it was time. You'll know when it is time. In fact, I had a dream last night and Simone was in it. I could feel her as I held her. She'll always be alive in my mind and heart. I didn't mean to hijack a thread about your kitty but just wanted you to know that many of us have been where you are and can really sympathize. Sydney is a very loved kitty, and I truly hope you have many more happy memories with her. No matter what, treasure each moment you have now and those from the past. Thanks for keeping us posted, and I'm so sorry for all the difficulties you are encountering!
Thank you so much for sharing that story with me. I know it must have been extremely difficult to even type. I know in my heart I will know, like you, when it is time to say goodbye. It is just a situation that no mommy ever wants to deal with. When my last baby passed, I just couldnt let myself believe that he was dying, and I stayed up a week straight trying to feed him every two hours. When he passed, it was such a heart wrenching yet relieving time, because I knew he was no longer in any pain. I went and bought him the most beautiful box and lined it with his favorite blanket and put a picture of his family in it, so we would always be by his side. I am so sorry for your losses, and I have to say it is the most wonderful feeling in the world knowing that someone else out there loves there pets like I do. I can't tell you how many people told me I was crazy to spend all this money and effort on a cat. That they are a dime a dozen. I don't think people understand that my cats are my family. I dont have any children and they have in essense become my children. They are the most wonderful companions anyone could ever ask for and they have brought so much joy and love into my life. Baby was my first cat ever (I had him since I was 14), and when he died at 12 - it was my first expereince with death. I made it through that experience (although I still cry thinking about it) and I know that when this happens to Sydney, I will be able to live with it as well. My family and I have already discussed that if she passes, we are going to put her next to Baby, her life long companion and best friend. I found this wonderful store on ebay, when Baby died that makes the most beautiful head stones for your deceased pets. Baby's has a picture of him on it and the saying, " if love could have saved you, you would have lived forever!". My little girl would get one as well. Well, Sydney starts her chemo tomorrow, and hopefully it will help her. I have high hopes.