Mr. Mackee

[ElGatoTriste]

I have sad news.

Mr. Mackee passed away yesterday, May 20, 2013. He was about 15-16 years old. He went into heart failure in December 2012, and the doctors also discovered nodules on his liver, which they believe may have been cancer. With the help of four medications, Mr. Mackee hung on for six months... far longer than the doctors expected. A week ago he started to once again go downhill, and on Sunday his decline became much more rapid, to the point that he couldn't eat, couldn't drink, could barely walk, and wouldn't purr even when I was petting him.

Yesterday was perhaps the worst day of my life. I'm still in a state of shock and heartbreak; all I can do is keep telling myself that he's no longer suffering and that I'll see him again someday.

[Karen]

Aww, our condolences!

[phesina]

I am so very sorry. Hugs to you. It is so hard, isn't it, to say goodbye to such a dear friend when it is time for them to go.

Mr. Mackee is whole and healthy again now, a glorious Angel at the Rainbow Bridge, where he will welcome you Home.. One Fine Day..

He shared a good long life full of love with you. Love is eternal, and you are together always. May your precious memories help to bring you peace and comfort. God bless.

from Pat and cats

[ElGatoTriste]

These are the last pictures I took of Mr. Mackee before he passed.