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My Deepest Sympathy For The Loss Of
Your Beloved Kefira
Posted on 03/09/2016 4:59:50 PM PST by EinNYC
Don’t guilt yourself so much. You tried to do what was right.
The vet could very much be right about her hiding. Not from you, but like an instinct to go anywhere else when dying, in a delirium. Happened to my cat 20 years ago when he died, due to lung cancer.
I was alone with him as he was dying and he was in a restless, desperate spirit, so I opened the door once for him. Though he could hardly move, he managed to start sprinting outside as if to head for the cars at least. I stopped him and brought him back in. He died a short while later on the couch with me.
So sorry for your loss. I know how the guilt can be (had it with my dog, in particular), but you are doing what is best. Only God can do better.
Bless you!
I’m so sorry to hear this. By & large, our animals tend to
be head & shoulders above some humans I’ve seen in my time.
Our cat, Brutus, wants to stay outside just about all the
time. I fear for her safety when the weather goes into
summer & the snakes lurk around here. The rattlers she can
hear; but the copperheads & others are sneaky. However,
Brutus is tough as nails. I’ve seen her jump backwards
several feet in the air when she happened upon a copperhead.
Fang dispatched that snake; but we have many just in the
sinkhole down front. (The Jihadists seem to think it’s wise
to crawl around in their fatigues with hoods over their
heads in this area. Inbreeding? )
One of my dogs had a liver disease that was killing her. I did every thing to save her.. I had signed up for an art workshop a year before, so I went on and left for 6 days. I called home 3 times a day to check on her.
When I got home I picked her up and held her tightly, then I sat with her on my lap. In 30 minutes she took a deep breath and then she died.
She waited to see me again before she died, I am convinced. It was one of the saddest events of my life.
My heart is with you -— and my tears, too. We all understand. Please hold Bijou close for comfort for both of you.
I am so very sorry! I have been with most of our pets over the years when they passed, usually in a vet’s office when there was no more to be done. I always wished they could have been at home when the time came. Please don’t be troubled by the circumstances, she knew it was time, and wanted no more measures, just to go to sleep. Animals love unconditionally, and they know how much they are loved. Hopefully, you will feel her presence at times. Once in awhile I could swear I felt one of the cats from over the years jump softly on the bed or heard the sound of the tags on the collar of one of our dogs who had passed. It was always comforting and painful at the same time, and there were tears from missing them. When all is said and done, all we can do is feel immensely grateful that we were chosen to take care of them.
I’m really really sorry, your the second friend to lose a kitty this week.
You and she are in my prayers tonight. May most merciful God grant you peace of mind and closure; your beloved Kefira is now in a better place.
I know all too well how it feels to lose one of our little buddies. Have had two crawl under a bed to die alone while I was away.
I am very sorry to hear for your loss. It is not an easy thing, but the love you had for her also makes you feel the loss more.
You did your very best. Kefira was one lucky cat. You graced each others lives.
I am sorry for your loss. Our pets are just like family so I know how much this hurts.
Eventually, we have to let them go back to Him who sent them to us.
You’ll meet again.
“I came home from school and administered the liquid vitamins the vet told me to give her. A few minutes later, I put some of her prescription A/D canned food in the force feeding syringe the vet gave me last night and attempted to get about an inch or so of the food in her mouth. She struggled, urinated, and drooled, spitting out the food.”
Almost the exact thing happened to me with my last cat, except after I stopped trying to force feed her (it wasn’t working) she just lay in my arms panting while I stroked her, until she died about a half hour later. It was such a bummer.
As it was late at night, I wrapped her in a blanket and put her on the balcony of my condo until I could take her over to the pet cemetary for cremation the next day. We get so attached to our critters. Indeed they do hide when sick or on their last legs. My middle sister’s old cat is in that stage right now. Hiding under my sister’s bed all the time. It’s their way. My sincere condolences to you. Been there, done that.
Sincere condolences. I recently put my 6 year old rescue to sleep due to unexpected and tragic circumstances which were mostly my fault. Only had him a year. It was devastating.
I’m sorry that’s your last memory of her, but my first thought (and the first thought of others, I see) was she held on until she could see you one more time. Please don’t feel bad about it; you were trying to help her, and she knows you loved her.
When cats know they’re loved, they don’t hold a grudge; they’ll stalk off in a huff but a minute later be back demanding a good petting! Well, unless there’s some Siamese back in there somewhere; Siamese cats lecture long after other cats have seemingly forgotten. :p But even cats prone to lecture, only lecture those they love and are loved by.
You were a blessing to Kefira, and gave her a good life. Of course you’ll never forget her, but I hope you and Bijou are soon ready for a new kitty to bless.
Condolences, they grace us with their presence for a short time
I am so sorry to hear about this. Those of us kitties lovers (dogs too) join with you in grieving your loss. Kefira did know you loved her - they have an innate sense about us. Your heart will heal and Bijou as well as the next special one will help that happen.
I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers.
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