Our great friend Grandpa passed away this morning. We found him wandering around the neighborhood in May; fur in patches, way underweight, with severe back and allergy problems. He's been to our vet at least one day a week since we found him - steroids, clavamox, baytril, elavil, etc . . . We took him in Friday for another short term steroid injection; this morning he developed severe respiratory problems - we rushed him to the vet but he was gone soon after we got there. He was a fighter and wanted to live.
I promised myself I would not make this blog a personal diary or a "touchy-feely" narrative, but he was my friend, he was dealt a rotten hand, and he deserves a spot in the limelight. Say a goodbye prayer for Grandpa, if you would - I miss him terribly.
Unfortunately, a Personal Note
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My deepest sympathies go out to you. There are very few things in life more devastating than the loss of a beloved pet.
I'm so very sorry. We had a kitty named Mr. Squished Ear who also came to us starving and neglected. It was the hardest thing we ever had to do, when our vet told us we should put him down. It's been 3 years and I weep for him still.
Thank you for giving this fine fellow a chance, for as long as you could. He looks like our friend Tuxie, who also came to us in terrible condition and also lasted not nearly long enough. But these kitties finally knew they were loved, and that's what it's all about.
I was reading all your posts and loving them all, not knowing which one to comment on, until this one. I am the person who cries when that darn ASPCA commercial comes on TV. I don't know what I will do when I don't have my "Pus-Pus" around anymore. Cats do live to be about 100, right? Anyway, you are hilarious and I can also tell you are warm and loving so keep up the good work here!
Yep, everyone has a sad story related to the loss of a cherished one, so do I, but nonetheless... lol for yr blog !
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