esox Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Katie and I went to the vet today. FIP was the diagnosis. She was also starting to lose stability in her hindquarters. We had 14 great years together. In the end I stared into her eyes, told her I loved her, and let her go to sleep. I couldn't do anything less for my quiet and shy little girl. She always knew exactly when to hop up for a cuddle. When I left the vet's office with her there was a plume of smoke or clouds shooting straight for heaven. I think that was her soul going home. We buried her under the grape vines in a quiet space. May the angels tuck you under their wings and God keep you. I love you little girl. The only cat that Alex did not chase and treated with the dignity that all cats think they deserve. Esox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 ((((hugs)))) I had a cat die from FIP at 9yo, so even though the diagnosis wasn't a happy one, at least she lived a good long life. FIP is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Aw, sorry about Katie. You did right by her when it counted most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 So sorry to hear about Katie. It isn't easy to lose any of our animal friends. May she find all the catnip and a special place to lay in the sun at the Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 They will not go quietly, the cats who've shared our lives. In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives. Old habits still make us think we hear a meow at the door. Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor. Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be, And, sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly. And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill, That one place in our hearts belongs to them. . . and always will. - Linda Barnes Via con Dios, Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Aww, I'm so very sorry. I know how that hurts. Rest in peace, Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'm very sorry for your loss. My first kitty died of FIP at age 9. It doesn't matter how many years - it's just never long enough. May your memories bring you comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 When I left the vet's office with her there was a plume of smoke or clouds shooting straight for heaven. I think that was her soul going home. She closed her eyes and felt the rushing air, The whispered secrets of her ebbing tide. Angelic fingers gently brushed her hair. Her errant spirit fled, her body died. Now what majestic visions fill her view, What brilliant stars to light her on her way. Her soul set free, in lofty spiral flew Leaving behind a useless hulk of clay. Winging her way across celestial heights, Traveling onwards in a heavenly sea, Marveling at the wonder of such sights, She claims her portion of Eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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