Our oldest cat is coming to the end of his days. He spends most of them curled up sleeping. It isn't all that alarming as that is exactly what the other cats do. But he is beginning to have trouble using his hind legs. We know that he probably won't be with us for Christmas. I will be surprised to see him still here at Thanksgiving. We are hoping that he will die peacefully here at home. He hates to be picked up and carried. Taking him into a vet will be traumatic for him. In Woodstock, I know a vet that will come out to your home to provide that sort of care. I'm told there is no one here that will do it. Such a shame.
The weather has turned cooler with the rain that we have been having. Cheese shivers with the cold. When we see him uncovered, we cover him up. But it makes it harder for him to get up when he needs. He is a proud kitty. He still does his business outside and wants no help. He also does not want food and water brought to him. He prefers to have it in the spot where it always has been. I finished my sisters mitts yesterday and started on a sweater for cheese. Hopefully he will agree to wear it. Karen told me that he had a pumpkin costume when he was young that he cried when it was taken off of him. I decided that his comfort sweater should be a pumpkin sweater. I didn't do much besides work on it all day. I should think that another day and it will be done. But there is part of me that fears that if I finish it, he will die. It's an irrational thought, I know. But my mind has taken hold of it and it's seed is planted there. I'll finish the sweater anyway. I hate to see the poor fellow shivering.
I didn't do more than work on the sweater yesterday. I don't have much else to say. I fear that I have become a old cat woman, complete with a silver braid running down my back. I'll have to work on not letting this become a hoarder house.
Poor old Cheese. I hope the sweater brings him snuggly warmth.
ReplyDeleteThat makes me so sad. I'm such an animal lover. I recently had to take one of my mother's cats (she's 91) to the vet and have him put to sleep. Mike was 16. I know how our fur babies become part of the family. I have 3 small dogs and a cat. I hope for Cheese's sake that he passes peacefully at home...I'm sending both you and Cheese and gentle hug.
ReplyDeleteJust checking back to see how Cheese is doing. My kitty, Tara has a growth on her side that I'm going to have to bring to the vet to have it checked out. I'm dreading doing that because it's so soon after having to have my mother's cat put to sleep. Hell, why is it called put to sleep when they don't wake up from it? It's so upsetting! Pets are our babies...our children after our children grow up and well, they aren't supposed to get sick and die. I'm sorry! I didn't mean to come here and get all upset and start crying all over my keyboard. I'll go now and please know you're in my thoughts. ~Karen~
DeleteThanks for your care. Cheese is still hanging on, though he's doing little more than sleeping and asking for bits of cheese and cat treats. The sweater is almost finished. I'll post a picture of him in it when it is done.
DeleteI'm sorry that you have had to take care of your mother's cat. It's as bad as when it is your own. I hope that all goes well with Tara.
Poor Cheese. I really, eally hope he enjoys snuggling into his sweater and drifts away gently. At home.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sad. We've had our share of pet troubles. So sorry you're going through this.
ReplyDeleteOh I so understand. We watch and wait and wish and hope...our hearts are on hold until something happens. Pet loss hurts so much...as does watching them getting ready to pass on.
ReplyDeleteFirst time visiting your blog. So sorry to hear about your cat. I do hope it is a peaceful passing. It is sad that vets don't come to the house and offer services like this. We had to put our corgi down almost 5 years ago; did it at a vet's office but would have gladly paid whatever it cost to have it done in a more loving environment. Lovely sweater you made though!
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Tough to bear letting your friend go on his terms. Prayers for you and Cheese.
ReplyDeleteBTDT; cheese is a sweetie.
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