Posted on 03/09/2016 4:59:50 PM PST by EinNYC
I regret to inform my dear fellow FReepers, who have been so supportive of me through Kefira's illness, that she passed away at home today at 5:15 p.m. 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. Then I let go of her scruff and she lay on my bed, unmoving. Her pupils were dilated and she wasn't blinking or breathing. I feared she had died. I called my vet's office and they told me they'd stay open for me. Meanwhile, my friend Gitty had called me right after and I told her I was afraid Kefira had died. Within 5 minutes, Gitty and her daughter (also a friend of mine) were knocking at my door. They helped me clean the particles of canned food from Kefira's paws so that she would be clean. Simi (the daughter) gently wrapped Kefira in a towel and we put her in a large tote bag to take her to the vet's office. They ascertained she had indeed passed, and I made arrangements for her to be cremated.
I know that I am in shock, physically. I did not want the last 60 seconds of Kefira's life to be struggling to keep me from putting food in her mouth. My 2 friends swore to me that she knew I was trying to help me, and that it was her time to go. I did notice that when I came home, she was trying to hide on the other side of my bed, on the floor, which was not characteristic of her at all. My vet said she must have realized it was her time and that animals very often hide at that time. She also assured me that Kefira knew I loved her dearly.
Thank you all sincerely for your support. I am just in little pieces right now, and poor Bijou, Kefira's Maine Coon pal, is wondering where her friend is. When I find the right one, I will get Bijou a new little friend.
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep her in my prayers.
Prayers up for God to Bless you and grant you solace that
Kefira is in Heaven, waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
She knows that you did your best to ease her passing.
Bryan (hubby) and I have a long list of cats and a couple
of dogs waiting for us at the Bridge. I’m crying for you.
I am so very sorry for your loss, and as someone who has been in the same position, I know in my heart, that your precious Kefira did know you were only trying to help her stay with you.
You are in my prayers.
My prayers are going up for you right now!
May the good Lord give you comfort and strength!
Thank you so much.
I am so sorry but please, PLEASE don’t think her last moments were questioning why you were force feeding her. She passed when she wanted to (she was a CAT after all). She knew you loved her... never question that. Hugs, Mom
p.s. I am praying for you during your time of grief. It hurts... I know. Mom
So sorry ....it really hurts and that is another reason why you will see them in Heaven. God knows how much they mean to us.
So sorry.
In my heaven, all is perfect, so my cat will be there.
Very sorry
Losing furry loved ones the bond flows both ways and both can feel the approaching loss...
So sorry to hear of your loss,
regards,
GTG,
I am weeping with you.
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