I honestly didnt mean to offend anyone with my statement. It wasnt rude and it wasnt meant to downplay the importance of a family pet.
My point is, regardless of their sad passings, you’ve all kept very lucky pets with very happy lives. You’ve given them homes and taught them to be loving and kind. The same way you’d teach a child.
I know how much it hurts to lose a member of the family, and I know that I’d cry more for the passing of my own child than an orphan… But its important to realize that you’ve cared for your kitties and they’ve gone on to a better place knowing the love and concern and warmth that you provided.
I’ve lost my share of precious kitties, but Im glad they shared their lives with me, and Im glad I shared a part of mine with them.
Malkavia, you didn’t offend me…I see your point. But techchick nailed it on the head when she talked about the personal relationships you form with any family member, and then face losing them. I DO want to thank you for your support.
I wanted to share with all of you the lastest news. It is good and bad. I had a long talk with my vet today. He feels strongly that I should give Morti another week with the medication he is on. It is possible that his swelling still might go down and he might recover to the point where he is not in constant pain. That’s the good news.
The bad news: If the swelling doesn’t go down because of scar tissue then, because of his past history of this and other medical issues, my doctor felt it would be most humane to put him down. We could do the surgery, but he felt it would be painful to Morti with no certain outcome, especially considering the crystals they found in his urine.
So, I guess I have another favor to ask all of you. It looks like your kind and wonderful thoughts helped Morti out today. If you would just think of him every-so-often this week I know it would help. I’m not a religious or particularly spiritual person, but I know somehow this helps him, and it certainly helps me.
And I wanted to give all of you a hug, especially from Morti, for the support you gave us last night, so…
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Keep us updated, Blast; I hope Morti (great pic!) can be with you for a while longer, or, if that’s not to be, that you can let him go with love and gratitude. It’s a tough, tough choice, and I feel for you and your friend.
I know how you feel, Blast. Losing a pet is always hard. Fortunately I’ve never had to face the choice between prolonging a beloved pet’s pain and letting them go. I’ll be thinking of Morti.
Tough thing to do; I have had to make that decision with a wonderful dog, and a wonderful cat. I had the vet come to my house last year to put my beloved spoiled-rotten-weiler to sleep; do consider that option if it comes to that.
My heart goes out to you. Kitty hugs from Daphne, Taz & Darryl, too. And licks from Phoebe the main dog, & Jake the back-up dog.
blastfurnace, you and your morti have my very best wishes. I know you will do the right thing for him whether it is to wait or to make the hard decision. Hugs to both of you from me, the Original Trouble, Molly, Punkin, and Ladybug the Lab.
Everytime I check this thread more and more of you have given your support. I REALLY appreciate it, and I know Morti feels the same.
He isn’t showing signs of improvement yet, but at least we have time to spend with him in case the inevitable must happen. I’m “happy” that I get this week with him. He is sort of doped out right now, doesn’t have sense of balance, and has gained a weird liking for black beans. He has always been a little off kilter, which is one reason he is so endearing to everyone who meets him. But, he is purring a lot and I don’t think he is terribly uncomfortable. He sounds like a harley when the purring really gets going!
So, thank you all. You are a truly amazing group of people…especially considering I’m new here. I feel it is a testament to how wonderful the human spirit can be.
I’ll keep you updated on Mr. Morti’s progress. All my babies bark, meow, or bubble a fond hello to you!!!
I am so sorry to hear about Morticai’s troubles. I am sure you will decide whatever it is that is right for your situation, with the guidance of your vet and your judgment of how much the cat is suffering.
Here is a picture of our cat Porcupine (Porky), who died this past Tuesday. She had been ill with terminal cancer and the vet said she wouldn’t make it to Thanksgiving. He was right, and we are sad.
She looks a little like your cat, and this is a funny picture of her. I hope it cheers you a little.
Here you are Spidey giving out your wonderful octo-appendage hugs and yet you’ve lost a cool kitty yourself.
Sit back and rest for a second gal! Know that my respect meter just pegged for a moment there. Blast, snap a few rolls of film with Morti and join me in a toast to Porky.
::tilts a glass of fine winter brew Japanese stout lager::
I raise my glass to both Spider Woman and Porky! (and, of course, Zenster!)(and techchick)(and dropzone, porcupine, Stgermain, Boscibo, Cyndar, malkavia, Danielinthewolvesden, Rasa, Diceman, rockingchair, caircair, Catrandom, Cumber, Carina42, TroubleAgain, whiterabbit and MysterEcks). My heart goes out to you, Spidey, it truly does. Morti and I give you a big hug and keep you in our thoughts. I think Porky and Morti are twins. He also LOVES to hide in boxes, bags, whatever. I’ve found him in the most peculiar places. I think that they might meet up one day and have a lot of fun together.(I can see both of them trying to one-up each other for the best hiding place.) Spidey, thank you for the picture and the support. I don’t know what to say except I’m sorry for your loss…I know that Porky is causing a rucus where-ever she is…the shenanegins never stop with these black kitties!
One of the things all of us knows when we have pets is that we will outlive them. And yet the joy they bring to our lives outweighs that inevitable pain.
Thank you for your toasts and warm wishes, and my warm wishes to all of those who share their hearts with pets.
Good, nay, GREAT news from the front. Whatever you people are doing out there, it seems to be working. Morti is getting better, his swelling is going down significantly, and most importantly, he is peeing again. Not much, but something is getting through!!! He also seems to be in great spirits and actually got a little rambunctious today whilst playing in a box. Who says that positive thoughts don’t work!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you all for keeping us in you thoughts!!! But the biggest thanks goes to Morti for keeping up the good fight.
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