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29 January 2013

Oh well. A short life and a merry one →[More:] We lost our kitty today. She wasn't eating much and was lethargic over the weekend, so we took her in to the vet today.

We found out several things: First, she was much older than the shelter told us when we adopted her five years ago; in fact, the vet described her as "very geriatric" and well into her teens. We also found out she had partial paralysis in her rear legs (although she was still walking), hyperthyroidism, and a blockage of her intestine that was was probably cancer.

After much discussion with the vet and some soul searching the decision was made to ease her suffering. It's one of the hardest decisions a pet owner can make. I was able to hold her, so I know she died purring.

Rest in Peace, Ania.

post by: Doohickie at: 22:22 | 19 comments

The last picture of Ania

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posted by Doohickie 29 January | 22:23

You gave her a nice retirement home. Who could ask for more?

posted by Ardiril 29 January | 22:34

So sorry... it's heartwrenching to loose one you love. HUGS

posted by mightshould 29 January | 22:47

It sad to lose her but I'm happy she had that time with you guys.

posted by arse_hat 29 January | 23:40

So sad. Lucky kitty to be cared for by you in its old age.

posted by fleacircus 29 January | 23:45

I am so sorry. Our sweet pets are painful losses but you did the right things: gave her a good, loving life and a peaceful end. My condolences.

posted by Miko 29 January | 23:52

Oh, and this was on the radio in the car just before I went into the vet's office. It helped.

posted by Doohickie 30 January | 00:49

*big hugs*

posted by brujita 30 January | 02:13

i'm sorry. my thoughts are with y'all.

posted by bluesapphires 30 January | 06:44

So sorry -

posted by rainbaby 30 January | 07:06

Very, very sorry.

posted by Thorzdad 30 January | 07:59

Oh, Doohickie, I am so very sorry. Ania sure had some good golden years, didn't she?

posted by msali 30 January | 08:45

Very sorry, Doohickie. She was lucky to have you guys in her life.

posted by gaspode 30 January | 09:03

Ahhh, I'm sorry. But how wonderful that in her later years she had such a caring, loving family around her.

posted by Senyar 30 January | 12:36

This is so hard. I miss our cat Maurice daily.

posted by bearwife 30 January | 13:42

Doohickie, that picture breaks my heart, because it's so close to what my beloved Hunter looked like right at the end. He'd dropped from his usual 20+ lbs down pretty fast and the time had come. I'd had him since I was 19 and he and I grew up together. Sometimes he was the only one who loved me, and he only loved me, no one else. I lost him when I was in my really early 30's, and I just took the picture of him, a face close up of him looking pissed, down last year. My heart goes out to you, and thanks for letting me remember my Hunter cat today too.

posted by Twiggy 30 January | 16:18

Aw, that's sad. I am sure she was really happy to live with you, too.

posted by rmless2 30 January | 17:09

I am sorry Doohickie. I am sure you gave her the best possible life.

posted by danf 30 January | 21:42

I'm so sorry. She looks so content in your arms though. She knew she was loved.

(((HUGS)))

posted by halonine 01 February | 02:14

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