Our Cajun Boy is Gone....

[catfamily]

I want to thank ALL of you for your kind words at this time.We are so sad here.BooBoo was just put down today.His appointment was scheduled but Winston's was sudden.His heart just gave out and he needed to be rushed in.
I'm not doing to good today and haven't for 2 days at least.Today and yesterday are the worst.I wanted to go with Mike for BooBoo but could not.I would of totally flipped out in the office.We've been bonded for 17 years.He's with his brother now KIKI that died 3 years ago of Cancer of the Jaw.It was just us 3 for 10 years before Mike came along.Then ALL the other cats came after Me and Mike hitched up 7 years ago.
Winston was me and Mike's true love.We loved that Cat so darn much that we let him get away with ruining most of our furniture because of pee habits from a kitten I guess.That's why they (The first owners that were not nice people)tossed him and his brother out in Louisianna.But his pee habits I truly believe were from being a very sick kitten from birth.He was a sick cat and if he were with me from the start...I'll bet I would of gotten him living longer than he did.As it was he got more life just from us bringing him to a heart specialist and getting meds for it daily.They said he was stable after that for a long time but it caught up with him all at once.
So he and his brother ended happy in a nice clean home with lots of love and care.
Benson is doing VERY well.All he does is play and act goofy.He'll live a VERY long life.Everyone here loves Benson.Especially Trudy.They sleep wounded up together all the time.
I just got off the phone with the vet and after the rush is over...he'll come over in June...check all the cats teeth and schedule cleaning and pulling for the ones that need it.
I can't believe I asked him if he'd come over.It's much easier though.There are at least 4-5 cats that need dental.I don't want to bring them all in just to check.
Well...I guess I changed the subject a little so I can go on without crying.
Thank all of you for your support.Especially Laura and her family.Benson will have many happy years here.Thank you all for sending them both here.Winston and Benson really went to a wonderful cat home.

[Laura's Babies]

It was the pulling together here at PT that save Winston's life. Heart felt "thanks" does not say enough to everyone who helped by supporting and praying in "Lucky Winston's" first hours of need when he was found. He made a miracle happen right here in PT Land like I had never seen. It bought him enough time to learn what really having unconditional love really is and that there are some really good humans out there in the world. That is what Pet Talk gave him, for that, I will be forever grateful. He was truely indeed, a LUCKY Cajun boy that went from rags to riches and got to live out his final days like a king....otherwise, he would have died in a ditch in Louisiana with owners that could have cared less.

I know it sounds so empty and shallow, but Carla... Just LOOK at what you and Mike gave him in his brief time he had with you. Just knowing he was love THAT much must have made him feel like he was king of the world and truely blessed.

I am so sorry about Boo Boo. I know that has had to have just torn your heart out. Just know that we are all here for you when you feel like returning.

Word just seem so useless at times like this..... but maybe you will find a tad bit of comfort in something someone says.

[Grace]

I am so very sorry to hear this news - even though we all knew it was coming.

{{{{{ hugs }}}}} to Carla and Mike, and Laura and Benson and anyone else who needs them.

[kb2yjx]

It is never easy losing good friends like Boo and Winston. Prayers for you and your husband. Hope all the good memories will give you comfort. Sandra

[trayi52]

Carla, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart just goes out to you and to Mike.

May our little Cajun boy rest in peace, sweet little Winston.

Willie

P.S. I understand Boo Boo is gone too. So sorry for you and Mike. Rest in Peace sweet Boo Boo

[QueenScoopalot]

RIP two sweet angel boys. Carla & Mike I'm so sorry that both your babies went so suddenly. And also so glad you took the picture of Winston & Boo Boo comforting each other, what a precious momento. What a heartbreak though..I'm here anytime you need to cry, scream, or talk Carla...you know my numbers. Thank you for all the wonderful time and care you gave to those special boys. LES....

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh, it is so hard to see through the tears. Carla & Mike, I am so sorry on the loss of your two beloved boys, Boo Boo and Winston. My heart goes out to you. I am at a loss for words here.
To lose one is bad enough, but to lose two within a day of each other is just so devastating.

Rest in Peace sweet boys and have fun on the RB.

[jazzcat]

Oh Carla, I'm just now seeing the news about BooBoo. I'm so sorry. You and Mike have had to deal with too much. My heart goes out to you both.

Rest in Peace sweet BooBoo. Stay close to Winston and KiKi at the RB.

[kimlovescats]

Oh Carla, I am just now seeing this thread. I am so very sorry that you have lost not one but two of your special babies! May God comfort you during this very sad time!

Hugs to you and Mike and to dear Laura as well!

Kim

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

OMG , I am so sorry for your double loss . Losing 1 cat is so hard, so losing 2 in one go, it must be unbearable......
At least, Booboo and Winston can play together for always, safe , at the RB

[Lori Jordan]

I'm so so sorry for your loss,and may he rest in peace...I bet he has made so many new friends at the RB

[prechrswife]

(((((Hugs))))) I'm so sorry for the losses of both of your precious kitty boys.

[catnapper]

Oh Carla, I am just so sorry for you. I know you loved him and that he was one lucky cat to have landed in your care. {{{HUGS}}}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

Carla & Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about Booboo's and Winston's passing. I had no idea that Winston had a heart problem. RIP sweet Booboo and Winston and play hard at the Bridge. Please take care Carla & Mike. (((HUGS)))

[catfamily]

Just so everyone understands.Winston had an ENLARGED heart.
I was told when a young cat gets this they die fairly quick becuse it progressess faster.The meds helped the heart stay stable for a little extra time but the meds can't work forever.
I dated a guy a long time ago that had just had a heart transplant.He was 26 years old and we met 2 months after his procedure.He also had an ENLARGED heart(before his heart transplant).The disease ran in his family.His nephew has it now.His mothers brother had it.But I know a lot about enlarged hearts just from going out with him.
The only other option was heart transplant for Winston.I would never ever put that cajun boy through that.He was too tired.I know all of you agree.
When an older cat gets an enlarged heart the progress of enlarging is much slower and they can get a few more years of life than a younger one would with the same diagnosis.In most cases.So a younger cat getting this is much worse than an older cat getting this.The progress of the heart failing is faster in a younger cat.
Winston could of developed this from the disease he got when he was found in Louisianna.(Haemobartonellosis).A very bad disease.Fleas and ticks get it and pass it on.Same with Bartonnella.Which they both had when they came to me.(Not as serious as Haemobartonellosis)But serious enough to get it treated.Which of course I did.
Or it may have been in his gene pool.Or a number of other things could of caused his heart to enlarge.

Now...my Lucy has a heart problem but it's a leaky valve.She will live a long normal life.A leaky valve is not to dangerous in most cases.

Bartonnella is all over the country and I advise all cats to be tested for it.Like I said,it's not as serious as Winston's original disease but Bartonnella was in their system too which causes upper respiratory problems,Gum disease,Broncitis,some organ problems too if left untreated.It can cause ALL kinds of things to happen later down the road to make them not feel good.(even without showing it).Coughing too.Herpes of the eyes and much more.