Please keep Zsa-Zsa in your thoughts !UPDATED - VERY BAD NEWS

[.sarah]

Zara I am so sorry to hear this You, your family, and of course Zsa-Zsa are all in my thoughts.

[Miss Z]

My dad has come home and had a look at her, he thinks the same as us. It's unbearable to just look at her in the basket, her head is down now and she doesn't shuffle much like she normally does. Still not touched any food and refuses water, I got desperate and tried to handfeed her a piece of chicken but she won't eat it, she looks like she wants to but her body's telling her no. I couldn't let her go on like this.

I know the thought is horrible, but I was talking with my mum, and we said that if there was no or very little improvement, it would be so much kinder to her and to us to have her put to sleep before we go away rather than to keep her like this for a few days and hope things would sort themselves out, in her state it would be impossible to leave her. We arranged for a neighbour to feed her, but this neighbour doesn't like cats and if Zsa-Zsa was put on medication this lady would not be able to give it to her. Plus, our holiday would just be filled with worry about her.

Thankyou to everyone who's followed Zsa-Zsa's story and has offered prayers and thoughts, at this time it is comforting to know you have people who understand.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh my Zara... LES here in Indiana for your Zsa-Zsa. I am so sorry that you and your family are having to make this decision. But it does seem to be the most humane thing to do for your furbaby. (((hugs))) and prayers for comfort.

[CultureJunky]

My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Whatever is best for Zsa-Zsa is the right thing to do. She will always be with you and in your heard not matter what. I hope her passing is as easy as possible.
You will feel heartbroken but you have to be comforted by Zsa-Zsa looking down on you from Rainbow Bridge.
She will be yours forever....
Hugs and prayers
Kate, Jack & Sunny

[Catty1]

Give that dear girl some loving pats from me!

How old is Zsa-Zsa?

I would hope she rallies again, but her body seems to be tired.

HUGS to her and to all of you.

Catty1

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this latest news. You're doing the right thing. (((HUGS)))

[Karen]

Poor Zsa-Zsa, and poor you, but it does sound like the very hard decision for you might be the right one for her.

For those who weren't members then, here's Zsa-Zsa



wehn she was Cat of the Day.

[elizabethann]

I'm so sorry to hear about Zsa Zsa. She will be in my thoughts.

[Miss Z]

Thanks Karen for posting that. It made me smile to read it again. I had that page stuck up on my wall but I took it down for a while and now can't seem to find it.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

it would be so much kinder to her and to us to have her put to sleep before we go away rather than to keep her like this for a few days and hope things would sort themselves out,

I have to agree with this. If she's not eating, things are not going to "sort themselves out" and she would just suffer while you were gone. Like you say, as bad as the idea of having her PTS is, it would be the kindest thing to do for her right now, especially if the person you arranged to care for her won't do more than feed her.

I'm so sorry it's come to this, but it sounds to me like Zsa Zsa is letting you know it's time.

[catmandu]

We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Zsa Zsa.
Its the one duty that we have to do for our companions, and I dread having to make that decision for my Older Cats.
We are praying for Zsa Zsa, and you.

[orangemm]

I'm late to this (as usual), but please know that you and Zsa-Zsa are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry your sweet girl is fading.

Even though it is the hardest thing you will ever do, it probably is the kindest and most loving gesture you can make for Zsa-Zsa.

(hugs) to both of you...........

[kb2yjx]

It is not an easy decision that you must make. The last thing in the world did I want to do was to put our dear Ralph Syracuse to sleep in June. Sometimes the cat will take that decision out of our hands, but most of the times, we have to decide. It is so sad to watch a beloved friend decline or suffer. You will do the right thing for Zsa-Zsa. Will say extra prayers for you both!!! TAke Care!!!

[carole]

I am sorry to hear how Zsa Zsa condition if not improving, i had hoped it would, may you be at peace with whatever decision you make, and know that it will be the right one for her, take care and Hugs at a very difficult time for you.

[Miss Z]

She's gone.

Me and my dad took her to the vets, we went to the vet we like and she examined her. She said we could try the drops again, but the chance of success now would be about 1 in 100. She thought blood vessells may have burst in her cheek causing it to be painful and the blood was once more filling up in her eye. On top of that, it was proably old age setting in and telling her it was time to go.

I stayed with her whilst the needle went in and she went almost instantly, she must have had nothing left. It was very peaceful.

I am extremely upset, but it was the best thing. I will make a memorial thread son, I just don't feel up to it right now.