Our cat Belle was everything to our family. She was never really friendly but she came to you own her own terms. She was an indoor cat but got out for a few hours. When we realized she was out we immeditely got her back in. A few days later she stopped eating her food, but we didnt think much of it cause shes a very picky eater so we just bought a new kind. She didnt eat that either but drank water and was completely normal. She began throwing up around the house and not moving much just laying in bed all day. She lost her personality. We took her to the vet where they did testing and she was diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease. They gave her medicine and said she had to eat in the next 48 hours. She fought us on the medicine and threw it right back up. We took her to the Emergency Vet were they gave her fluids and tried to force feed her. She fought them so hard. We saw her on Sunday were she put her weight up against our stomachs and put her head in my head so she could fall asleep because thats all she wanted to do. She hadnt slept in a week because she was in so much pain. She looked up at us like she loved us and smelled the table which we thought was a good sign because that was her favorite thing to do. When the force feeding didnt work they called and said they would put a direct feeding tube in her so she couldnt fight them and it go right to her stomach. We thought it was a miracle since we didnt have the money to pay for it and they were doing it for free. They called the next day to say she kept the food down but she was just drooling. They said to be slowly optimistic and we would be able to take her home in three to four days! We were so relieved, but the next night they called to tell us that she violently threw up all day and she was suffering so much they couldnt see her go on. They said they did everything humanly possible and they were all routing for her. We were in complete shock since we thought she was well and we were going to pick her up in a day or two. We agreed to put her down. It was the hardest thing to do. We are still crying and the house it so empty without her. I keep thinking were picking her up since i never got to see her put down. Its so hard to sleep in the middle of the night without her by my side. I keep thinking shes gonna jump up on my bed. She would have been 7 next month and we are completely devasted and in shock. I try and think of her in heaven on my grandfathers lap sleeping because thats all she wanted to do. Its very hard right now but i believe shes okay. Its going to take some time.
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Our precious cat Belle :(
- By vhoj
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 10:39 am · 19 replies
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- By AngieT
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 11:06 am
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I am so sorry to hear this. It is heartbreaking to lose our pet family members. They so often become our children in so many ways. My heart goes out to you. My condolences on your loss. God bless you.
Angie
- By TexasAngel
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 1:45 pm
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I am so sorry for your loss. We had to put my precious kitty down due to illness and loss of quality of life back in June. It broke my heart. To this day I still think I hear her jumping around on the furniture or knocking on the backdoor when she is ready to come in. So I totally empathize with you.
And you are right. It's going to take some time. Grieving for a pet is still real grieving!
Hugs to you!
TA
- By vhoj
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 2:02 pm
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thank you both so much! Our pets knew they were loved very much
- By IreneMarie
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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I miss my Peppi Boy (tuxedo tabby) more as time goes on. We rescued him off a log in a lake 13 yrs ago and not long ago we had to put him to sleep for stomach cancer. What a character he was :)
I feel your loss.
I.
- By Angelfox
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 4:03 pm
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I could not have a kitty because of allergies, but I love them.
We have had several dogs that were allergy free.
Last year we had to put our shih tzu to sleep. She was 16 yrs old and a joy. It is still a stab in out heart.
Because we are such "pet" people, we got shih tzu puppy. She has already captured our hearts, but she will never take the place of our other sweetheart.
God bless and comfort you, dear one.
- By vhoj
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 4:50 pm
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thank you so much for your kind words they really are so helpful to me!
- By mvaughn1018
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 7:27 pm
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Hang in there! It will get better over time. My kitty, O'Malley, had a stroke in my living room and became paralyzed one morning. I had no choice but to authorize his demise over the phone. I went to the vet that evening to pay a bill and to pick up an empty carrier. I will never forget his purring the last time I held him. A month later, I went to the humane society to look at cats. As I walked passed a cage, Lucy, picked me out by smacking me as I walked passed. O'Malley will forever be with me and Lucy, well she runs the house now.
- By vhoj
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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awww I am so sorry to hear that! We might look for a new kitty to help us get through this because I'm sure our cats wouldn't want us to be sad! Thank you so much for sharing your story it really does help! That was so funny your new cat slapped you as you walked by I'm sure she wanted you to take her home!
- By Boxerlover
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 8:36 pm
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I am so sorry for your loss. We have lost 3 in the last 2 years so I know how you feel. We do usually get a new puppy or rescue because the new energy helps. Some people need to wait for a while before they bring home a new youngin. Do what's right for you.
Hugs
Melissa
- By vhoj
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 9:16 pm
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aww I'm so sorrrry to hear that! It's so heartbreaking when you have such a bond with them! Yeaa I will! Thank you so much for your sharing your story with me it helps so much!
- By BeccaSF
- Posted October 15, 2009 at 10:30 pm
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As I look at my two cats who look lovingly back at me and snuggle with me and play and just love me unconditionally I can't imagine the sadness you're dealing with right now.
Our pets are our fuzzy little people family members. Loosing them is no less difficult than loosing a human family member.
The biggest hugs ever to you. Grieve the loss of your friend and don't feel silly about it or let anyone make you feel silly.
Lots of Hugs & Love for you,
becca
- By SarcoidPrincess
- Posted October 16, 2009 at 12:03 am
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lost a few pets over the years and it is heart wrenching. God Bless:)
- By Todd_O
- Posted October 16, 2009 at 9:48 am
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You have my sincerest condolences. My Maine Coon wandered onto my parents property and lived in our old converted chicken coop/wood storage building for a week when my brother in law saw her and thought she was a raccoon. He went out to shoot the 'raccoon,' but came back in with this beautiful cat!
She slept on my bed with me for years and when she wanted to go out to do her business, she'd gently tap me on the nose to wake me up. Since she lived in a house with two Great Danes, she would eat with them and do her "stuff" outside, then come to the back door and meow to come back in the house.
We had her for 15 years and what a sweet cat she was. I still miss her all these years later.
- By pippin
- Posted October 16, 2009 at 3:09 pm
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My heart breaks for you. I wish there was something I could do but I know there isn't. I think though that you can find some comfort in the fact that you did everything you could for her.
I let my cat out on the porch a few years ago and my neighbors dog came over and chased her and killed her. I suffered the loss and also guilt.
I lost my dog Pippin, the little brown one in my photo, 3 weeks ago and it is so painful. I still have my cat but I miss him so much.
In time it will get easier but right now I know you are hurting. Who said "Our sorrows build cups to hold our joy?" Some day your joy will be abundant.
- By bellasmom
- Posted October 16, 2009 at 8:21 pm
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I am so sorry that you lost your friend - we lost one of kitties last year, old age. We still have Stormy who is a love. My husband keeps telling me that Stormy needs a friend - so far I have resisted. I love them - but I am allergic. Didn't find out about the allergies till after the kitties.... I may give in - I will miss the purring. I also have 3 parakeets - chattering next to me as well. I don't think I will ever get off the allergy meds. So far so good with the dogs.
I hope your family heals soon - and if I didn't have Stormy I would be at the shelter getting someone else to snuggle with. Muffy our first kitty in married life was also saved from a lake in 1981 - she was great - my cousin saved her from kids trying to kill her. Then our buddie Smokey and now Stormy.
Be well - I know your friend is purring in your grandfathers lap.
- By kmb
- Posted October 16, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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hi vhoj,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It took alot of strength to make the decision to euthanize your kitty. Even when you know it is the right thing to do it isnt any easier. I am glad that you posted about your loss. I have learned through personal experience that stress, anger, depression, and other negative states have had a direct impact on my physical health. It has helped to just get it out and talk about it. I know how you feel. We lost 3 dogs and our one-eyed rescue kitty "Diamond" in January from a house fire when we were out of town. Since then we adopted a skinny little kitty from the pound that we named kit-kat. It took awile untill we could even think of having another pet. i must admit that even though i still miss my "guys" terribly it has been a great comfort to us to have Kit-Kat around. I hope that time and knowing that your girl isnt suffering will bring comfort to you in this hard time.
- By KarenK
- Posted October 17, 2009 at 11:15 pm
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I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. We lost our one fur kid a couple of years ago. Our eldest cat. She was 22 years young. : )
I still feel her with us.
They become such a major part of our lives. Unconditional love.
You take care.
Peace & Love,
Karen
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- By kbrown3112
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 2:49 am
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Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am sorry that you are hurting. I still miss my little Siamese kitty Pico, even though it has been several years since she passed away.
I hope your pain will begin to abate soon.
Be well,
KB
- By vhoj
- Posted November 1, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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thank you to all those who responded to my blog. Its been a rough few weeks but im getting by okay for now. I have a new little kitten that helps with the pain but she could never replace my cat belle. All your posts really did comfort me in my time of need.
Thank you again,
vhoj
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