This is why we did not have a happy holiday this year. Amanda stopped eating in the beginning of December. After several tests, the only thing that came up was a urinary infection. The vet gave us antibiotics and some appetite stimulants. She ate a bit but not much. The antibiotics were finished after 12 days but she still wasn’t eating enough.
More inconclusive tests, then an ultrasound and appetite stimulants. Several things were found several treatments tried and failed and me force feeding her 3 times a day. After our vet consulted with a specialist there was nothing else that could be done. We had to make a decision, keep force feeding her to keep her alive, stop and let her go naturally, or have her put down. We couldn’t make her suffer, even though it would have meant having her a little longer. She was too young to die!
I am heart broken! Just when I think my tears have all dried up, they start again. I miss her so. She was my precious little girl. She slept with me just about every night, curled up against my stomach, with a paw under my hand, one on top and her head on my hand. If I moved and she couldn’t feel me any more she would put her paw out to make sure she could touch me. Wonderful in the winter, a bit awkward in the summer but I never discouraged her because I loved being close to her too.
Now it is so hard to sleep without her. And DJ misses her too.
Mommy will always love you Amanda!
I am so sorry, Teddy. I know how hard it is to lose a pet.
Thanks Margie!
I am so sorry for your loss – it’s so hard to lose a beloved pet.
It sure is hard, thanks Kathy!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby.
Thanks Sheila!
I am so sorry for your loss! It’s losing a family member….
She was the center of attention in this family. When we had friends over, she made sure she receive equal attention from them She was the life of the party. LOL! Thanks Patricia!
I’m so, so sorry to hear of your loss. I do know how you feel. I have two black cats. My little girl had a horrible kidney infection when she was three but we got her through it. Now her brother who is seven is dying of kidney failure. He sleeps with me just as your little girl slept with you. It hurts so much! I’m in tears writing this, both for you and for me. Big Hugs!
Oh Carol, I am so sorry you are going through this as well. To me one of the biggest pleasures in the world is a cat sleeping with you. When I go to bed is when I miss her the most. I still find myself lifting the covers for her to get in. My thoughts are with you. Hugs!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Teddy. I know how painful it is, for me it’s worse than losing a human friend. Best wishes to all at your house.
Yes, Carl it is for me too. Having the love a pet is different than from humans. With pets, it truly is unconditional.Thank you!
My deepest condolences and (((HUGS)))
Thanks Freda! Hugs back!
Teddy it’s so difficult to lose our fur friend. They are part of our family. Sorry to hear this sad news about Amanda. The sweet memories of her will forever be in your heart. I lost my fur friend Buddy in September. He was my heart dog . It sounds like Amanda was your heart cat. ((( hugs)))
Mary, I have been so lucky. Amanda is my second heart cat. Tina, before her was with me for 19 years and I use to call her my soul mate. DJ is also my heart dog. I can tell he really misses Amanda. Thank you and hugs back!
So sorry, Teddy.
Thank you Denise!
Please accept my condolences; I’m sorry the end of 2014 brought you this bereavement instead of simply a new year to engage with unmitigated joy and hope. I wish you many happy memories of your dear one and peace with the more painful feelings of loss ASAP. Best, Kara S
Yes Kara, I hope I don’t have to welcome a new year like I did this year. However, no matter what time of the year, it is hard to loose a loved one. They say the hardest thing in life is when I parent looses a child. Because fur children don’t live as long as us humans, I have lost a lot of them over the years. It doesn’t get any easier! Thanks!
I am so sorry for your loss Teddy. I can only echo what the previous comments have said. Amanda was family. I wish happy memories for you.
I’m so sorry, Teddy. I know you miss her so. As I told you in my email, I’ve lost a couple precious ones and one was around Christmas too about 7 years ago and I think of him and feel sad each year. His name was Ethan. It gets a little easier as time moves on, but we still miss them terribly, as they are so dear to us. Hang in there. Just know that she had a wonderful life because she had the chance to live with you. <3
I’m so sorry about your Ethan, Michelle! I want to thank you again for the beautiful memorial you did on your website today for Amanda. I am sure she loves all of the attention she is getting.
If anyone wants to see the memorial that Michelle ran today, here is the link: http://www.truebookaddict.com/2015/01/cat-thursday-in-memoriam-amanda.html
I am so sorry about your kitty. It is never easy to lose a fur baby.
Thank you Kailana!
I’m so very sorry Teddy. I know what a difficult time this is for you and your family. My sympathies and hugs to you.
Thanks you Yvonne, hugs back!
I’m so sorry, Teddy.
I’m sorry about your loss of Amanda. She sounds absolutely precious. As you know, I lost my Lucy cat in 2013. She still has a piece of my heart. Hugs!
Thanks Allison! Sorry about Lucy too. I will never forget any of my cats or dogs. I miss them all, Amanda is just the freshest loss.