Comments on: The one where you probably don’t want me to take care of you when you’re old

By: alicesenior

alicesenior — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:55:22 +0000

So sad. You’re lucky to have such a nice vet with the home visits. What you describe is very similar to Sneaky cat’s deteriorating condition. Soon we will have to try to coax him into a box and take him to visit a vet. Or maybe we will just find him one day lying still down at the end of the yard where he nests. Hopefully if that happens Dave will be here to dig the big hole. But for now, he still lurches around, eating well, sometimes able to use the back legs, sometimes not. Mostly not when it comes to the habit of burying his poop, unfortunately. But at least he doesn’t seem to be sleeping on it, just leaving it where we can smell it and pick it up on the shovel and toss it over the fence. (That goes onto the no-mans-land by the lake, not in to a neighbor’s yard, don’t worry.)

By: missm

missm — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:39:31 +0000

Just got home and catching up. Saw your tweet and had to come to check what happened. I’m so sorry. Making that call is the hardest thing in the world. I went through that with Kush when he was still eating and still enjoying affection – but was down to skin and bones. It was an impossible decision. It’s always hard and there’s nothing wrong with it being hard. I’m so sorry though. I wish I had something to say to make it better.

By: Lorena

Lorena — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:48:33 +0000

Thank you, everyone…

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:56:53 +0000

You know what? I think she purred because she loves you. And you know what else? I think it would RAWK if you were (stuck) taking care of me when I’m old. (Mostly because that would mean we are living on that crazy-cat-lady alpaca/chicken ranch we keep talking about. Way better than some nursing home!)

By: LInda

LInda — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:13:15 +0000

Dear Tim & Lore,

We’re sorry that you had to say goodbye to another dear, furry friend. Sounds like she had a good life, and a very special last day. You’ve had a rough few months. We love you. Mom

By: Quinn

Quinn — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:47:56 +0000

OMG, Sweetie. I’m so sorry for you and Tim. Love hurts like hell, but it gave her a great life.

By: Gay Haldeman

Gay Haldeman — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:42:20 +0000

Big hugs, Lore and Tim. She was a great kitty and we do know what it’s like. We couldn’t bring ourselves to call the vet, either, for our Petie (born on Lore’s parents’ bed). She kindly passed away in her sleep. Love, Aunt Gay

By: marie in florida

marie in florida — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:34:59 +0000

sure i do, cuz you found a way to take good care.

By: lara

lara — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:24:24 +0000

Sending lots of love and hugs your way.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:25:36 +0000

I gave my MIL a kind of “thought for the day” calendar many years ago. It sits on my desk at work now. Today is says:

“The only true gift is a portion of yourself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

The gift of a loving home that you gave to Rembrandt and that you give to all of your family – four legged and two, is priceless beyond measure. I know how empty your heart feels, but as for me, I try to focus on a life of love and much, much purring. All of your four legged kids, both past and present, are some of the luckiest creatures ever to be for knowing you. Bigs hugs.