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  1. #1
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    Thank you everyone. I have now been syringe feeding him for almost a week. We are definitely getting better at it! Now I don't wear as much as I used to and he is fighting back a little more (which is a good sign). Unfortunately he is still spending most of his time sleeping, although we do have cuddle time in the morning. I am just worried b/c he isn't eating on his own...we have another 10 days before we go back for followup blood work to see if the steroids are working.

    Who would have ever thought I would be hoping for this to be an autoimmune disease, but the alternative is so much worse.

    Please keep us in your prayers.

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    Done, done and extra super done!

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    Continuing prayers and loving good wishes...

    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

    -- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery

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    All the PT prayers I can send are going to Bradley!
    "Do or do not. There is no try." -- Yoda

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    You and Bradley are doing a great job. I hope that Bradley's appetite starts picking up soon.
    Hang in there!
    Willa (5/1/1997-3/17/2018)

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    I am sitting at the computer writing a response and Bradley is asleep in my lap. He now spends most of his time sleeping, but I hope that is because his anemia is so bad. I am still syringe feeding him a can of a/d food every day but he is still not interested in eating. Only sometimes will he eat treats

    We have an appointment next week for more blood work and will find out then if the steroids are working. Please keep sending us your prayers and good vibes.

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    Doing that right now, I do sure hope Bradley is well soon 😻💝 Hang in, best wishes!!!!

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    He is not getting any better and didn't purr this morning when we were cuddling. I decided to cancel the appointment this afternoon because I know the blood work is going to tell me what I already know ... he is dying.

    I refuse to take him to the vet's office to pass over to the Bridge, so I will phone a vet I know who does house calls for this. Unfortunately he is closed today because of the snow storm, which means I have to wait until tomorrow.

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    My thougths are with you and Bradley. As hard as it is, you know what is best to do, and although he is not responding much to your cuddles, keep giving him love and comfort, I'm sure he feels it and enjoys you being next to him.

    If he is ready to go to the RB, I think it's right to let the vet come to your home, so he feels safe.

    Love, hugs and comfort to you and Bradley.



    "I don't know which weapons will be used in the third World war, but in the fourth, it will be sticks and stones" --- Albert Einstein.


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    I am so sorry to hear this. You put all of your strength and love into trying to get Bradley better. He couldn't ask for a better mom.
    My thoughts are with you and Bradley.
    Willa (5/1/1997-3/17/2018)

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    He has earned his wings and left me heartbroken

    Last night sometime after supper and before I came up to go to bed, Bradley passed over the Bridge. He has now gone to meet up with all his friends who have passed before and make all kinds of new friends at the Bridge.

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    This makes me so sad! I am so, so sorry!
    I hope it is at least a small comfort that you have been the best mom Bradley could have asked for. You made his life wonderful and worth living.
    Dear Bradley, you are whole and healthy again, playing with all of your old and new friends.
    You are forever in your mom's heart!
    Willa (5/1/1997-3/17/2018)

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    I am SO sorry for your loss of Bradley. You gave him so much love and care and did everything you could to help him. He had the best mom he could have wished for, and I'm sure he enjoyed every minute of his life, before he got sick. Keep the good memories and know he is not in pain now.

    Rest in peace, Bradley - and then enjoy your new friends on the RB. Fister will be there to show you around.

    I send you love and comfort in this sad time. Take care!



    "I don't know which weapons will be used in the third World war, but in the fourth, it will be sticks and stones" --- Albert Einstein.


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