Across the Rainbow Bridge

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Across the Rainbow Bridge

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As some of you may have read previously, about three months ago we had to take Daisy, our black & white tuxedo cat to the vet where she had a huge, cancerous lump removed from her. We knew it was an aggressive type of breast cancer and there would be a high possibility it would return at some point.

All had been going so well until this past week when we felt a multitude of bumps inside her tummy and chest area. Last time it was just one bump this time there were several. The past few days her breathing has changed and she started breathing faster than normal.

Today we went to the vet with a sinking feeling that the cancer was back. An x-ray confirmed our worst fear, it was cancer and it had come back full force. The doctor said its like taking a dandelion and blowing it in the wind. The seeds scatter and land everywhere. Little Daisy was filled with cancer everywhere in her body, just like dandelion seeds in the grass.

It was too fast, too aggressive and any type of treatment would fail at this point. He said she wasn't in pain but the cancer was sucking the oxygen out of her lungs and she would slowly suffocate. He felt she only had a week or less to live.

We would never want our babies to suffer or drag their death on in a slow, agonizing way. As hard as it was to do, we knew she had to be given peace today. We knew in our heart that the outcome today would most likely be cancer but we didn't expect it to be a life decision today.

She was our lap cat, our deep purrer, and our counter jumping kitty- and we will miss her terribly.

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That's always a hard decision. I remember when that decision had to be made for my first dog. She had gotten cancer and couldn't walk. My dad and I had carried her into the vet for it. Sending lots of pixie dust your way!

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So sorry to hear that MM. It's always a very hard decision, but it's the best one for your kitty. Sending lots of love your way.

muchlove bighug

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Hugs to you today. You made the right decision, but it must hurt. They just can't ever stay as long as we wish they could. sad

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bighug

So sorry to hear this.

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Very Sorry for your loss MM . sad bighug

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Been thru this a few times too,and their peace doesn't always make our hearts feel better. I close my eyes and relax and sometimes I know I feel purring, and it makes me feel like our beloved "owners" are saying everything is alright and there is no more pain. It reminds me of the old saying: Death can only end a life; it can never end a relationship. You will know her again and in the meantime, when you have healed enough, find another that can be the recipient of such deep love and affection. Prayers for your pain. muchlove

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I am sorry - I hit send without looking.
We had to say goodbye to our 18 yr old cat who had developed diabetes and the vet, life-long friend, convinced us it was time to let him go. We still had a 16 yr old at home and thought bringing in a new cat would be cruel for him.
One day I went to the shelter with my son (who is cat magnet) to help him pick out his next Egyptian god (no joking here either). I was standing next to this tree stand and this one lovely lady, about 2yrs old, readed out a paw and pushed my shoulder. I responded by putting my hand around her and petting but watching the DS. Then this cat stretched out and licked my cheek. The volunteer was dumbfounded. She said this was a shy cat and usually went into a corner when people were there. When I went to leave, she came under my armpit and looked up at me. The volunteer laughed and said, "I'll only charge for one cat if you take both?" (DH's choice was also a reserved, shy cat).

Fast forward 9 months - neither are shy, but loving, talkative, and she gives the 16 exercise and companionship that in all honesty he hadn't gotten with the older cat. Shelley at our place, and Zoey at DS are quite the princesses in their own right now. Shelley isn't our lost cat, she is her own being, but she is a vessel for love and companionship that I wasn't aware we were ready to accept. Sometimes they just know better.

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I am so sorry for your loss. As someone who is so recently going through the grief of having to make that heart wrenching decision, I can honestly say, I feel your pain. Please know that you did right by Daisy and that although our pets don't get to spend OUR entire lives with us, they do get to spend THEIR entire lives with us, and she had a wonderful life with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Its just so hard. I think of my Willow every single day and miss her more than I could have ever possibly imagined.

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My thoughts are with you guys! It's never an easy decision and even when it's the right one it doesn't hurt any less.

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Magic Mirror I know this is never an easy decision but for all of us who love our animals we always want what is best for them and making that decision is one of the hardest. But for me and I hope you (and it takes lots of time) you will remember all the joy and happiness that Daisy brought you and how very lucky she was to be loved. So for now she is without any pain and running and playing and waiting for when you will be reunited again.

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So sorry for your loss Angie Sad and here's a big hug from Mister too bighug .

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SO sorry for your loss!

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I'm so sorry to hear this bighug

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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sad

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Sorry for the loss of your cat, it is not an easy decision to make even though it's the right one, sending you lots of hugs x

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What a beautiful girl she was. She reminds me of my Oreo, whom we lost in March - similar problem, same hard decision. You did the right thing for her.

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Thank you to all of you !

For sharing your thoughts, your stories about your own fur babies and for thinking of us. We still have 4 other fur kitties and 2 fur doggies that need our attention....so we are lavishing it on them in bucket fulls right now.

I appreciate and adore all of you!

muchlove

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Am happy that you have other 'fur' babies as I know that helps..or should I say I know it helped me this past December. It never replaces the lost one but thank goodness for the other or others in your case. And am sure your other 'fur' babies need you right now as well as they don't understand why Daisy isn't there. Lot of hugs and love all around.

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So sorry for your loss. It is never easy saying goodbye to our fur babies.

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I'm so sorry, Angie & Amy! As awful as it is to see your fur babies in pain, it's such a hard and selfless decision to make to prevent as much suffering as possible. Thinking about you!! bighug

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Sorry for your loss.

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So sad to hear of your loss, it's so difficult to lose a family member. Sending warm thoughts and blessings.

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So very to hear about your loss. bighug

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Thank you ~