Topic: Wishes for Rosie please (Read 54672 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #399 on:** June 30, 2008, 21:30:09 PM »

I wanted to defend myself against Dawn's comments - while a cat free foster home would have been nice, I wish to god we had one, she wasnt' the only cat here who would have benefited from it. IT is only in the last 2 weeks that one has become available, but she couldnt have had outdoor access then, and she loved to potter outside in the sun. I would have tried the meds if I had thought that she would have tolerated them, and if the vet had thought it was the right way to go, but the lack of meds was nothing to do with lack of time or patience on my part, it was her tolerance levels, and we did try 6 different kinds of renal foods, as that is the route my vet takes.

One other thing I would like to say is that at least 3 of the local rescues wouldn't have touched her due to her age, and the one who do take in older cats have them in large rooms with lots of cats, which would have been so much worse for her, at least here she had a room by herself, with the option of mixing if she wanted, whcih as you can see on the pic of her on the bed, she did. I also have other pics of her outside with the others.

I also wasn't the person who owned her for 15 years, and thought she was a perfectly healthy cat, i suspected from day 2 she had kidney issues, and this is never an easy decision, but one done with her feelings in mind, the vet even said tonight that between whatever was going on in her tummy, her arthritis and her kidney failure, plus the high globulin levels, and dehydration, she would have been feeling crap, so I Dont think trying to stablise her to move her on again would have been fair to her, as it would have meant more meds that couldnt have been hidden due to how little she was eating.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #398 on:** June 30, 2008, 21:23:09 PM »

Helen locked this thread in good faith, but Desley has asked for it to be unlocked so that she can respond.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #397 on:** June 30, 2008, 20:10:50 PM »

At Desley's request this thread is being locked, Rosie has her own thread on Rainbow Bridge

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=16155.msg276579#new

RIP little Rosie, safe and sound at the Bridge by now

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #396 on:** June 30, 2008, 19:59:41 PM »

Quote from: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on June 30, 2008, 19:51:52 PM

I should stress the reason for my post, it isn't meant in a nasty way but I still feel that if Rosie had gone to a cat free foster home from the start, with someone who had the time and patience to try her with the medications available, Rosie may now have been a different cat I know Des's hands are tied in a lot of respects but I feel that Rosie deserved to be given the chance and she wasn't.

I think Rosie's story was very sad................RIP Rosie - Bless You xxx

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #395 on:** June 30, 2008, 19:57:36 PM »

Dawn I mean no offence but really think your comments are ill timed when Desley must be feeling so much pain right now. If that is what you think then perhaps it would have been best kept to yourself.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #394 on:** June 30, 2008, 19:51:52 PM »

I should stress the reason for my post, it isn't meant in a nasty way but I still feel that if Rosie had gone to a cat free foster home from the start, with someone who had the time and patience to try her with the medications available, Rosie may now have been a different cat

I know Des's hands are tied in a lot of respects but I feel that Rosie deserved to be given the chance and she wasn't.

Puffball (Louise) · « **Reply #393 on:** June 30, 2008, 19:49:44 PM »

So sorry to hear this Desley. RIP & sweet dreams little one

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #392 on:** June 30, 2008, 19:38:27 PM »

I know it's too late now but I wish to god she'd been given a chance in a foster home from the start

Rosie sweetheart and sweet dreams, xxxxxxx

pappilon · « **Reply #391 on:** June 30, 2008, 19:33:05 PM »

RIP Little Rosie.

x

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #390 on:** June 30, 2008, 19:20:38 PM »

Thanks - vet had a good feel, and her tummy was worse, god knows what was going on in there, but she was barely eating, so operating wasn't an option, and she confirmed her legs were very arthritic, and she was still dehydrated, which I expected with what she had eaten/drunk today. I had a quick look at her blood results, her kidneys had got worse, but it was the high globulin despite ab's that was the worrying part. She went very peacefully though, which is good. I shall start a thread in RB for her now.

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #389 on:** June 30, 2008, 18:03:43 PM »

I'm so sorry Des, you have given Rosie a fantastic life that she never would have had otherwise

Blessings upon you and Rosie at this tough time x

Millys Mum · « **Reply #388 on:** June 30, 2008, 17:06:58 PM »

tab · « **Reply #387 on:** June 30, 2008, 15:47:30 PM »

love
Tab

Bazsmum · « **Reply #386 on:** June 30, 2008, 15:20:22 PM »

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #385 on:** June 30, 2008, 15:16:50 PM »

Good luck with Rosie Des, I've emailed you with a possible solution and I hope if nothing else, you have a think about it.

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #384 on:** June 30, 2008, 13:45:07 PM »

Thinking of you Des

Dawn F · « **Reply #383 on:** June 30, 2008, 13:33:00 PM »

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #382 on:** June 30, 2008, 13:25:22 PM »

Desley. I hope Rosie's end is peaceful.

Liz · « **Reply #381 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:53:22 PM »

Des hugs to you and Rosie and I hope shepasses peacefully to the Bridge

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #380 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:31:16 PM »

Desley

for you both.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #379 on:** June 30, 2008, 10:03:27 AM »

Desley:

for you.

Hope everything goes OK for Rosie at the vets. I'm really sorry, I just can't think of the right words to say at a time like this.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #378 on:** June 30, 2008, 08:08:57 AM »

I am so sorry Des you must be feeling so sad. You have done your best for Rosie and she has been a lucky girl to have you to care for her. I am upset so can only imagine how you must be feeling. Big

to you both

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #377 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:58:02 AM »

MM, she doesn't have any more time sadly. I wish she could have more time to sunbathe, but I know that it isn't fair to keep putting meds down her just to get her to eat enough. Ironically, it is 7 months to the date since I lost Tiger.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #376 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:29:26 AM »

My thoughts are with you and little Rosie today Des. I feel so sad and hope that she has more time to sunbathe. Bless you both

Bazsmum · « **Reply #375 on:** June 30, 2008, 00:27:18 AM »

Please give her loads of hugs and cuddles from me and mine......

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #374 on:** June 29, 2008, 22:25:00 PM »

Thanks Pav - she didn't get the day in the sun sadly, although I suspect she was sunbathing inside for part of it, as that is where I have found her a few times this evening!! She doesn't want to eat the second half of her chicken breast, although I got some of the cooking water in her. i have also e-mailed her original owner to let her know what is happening.

pappilon · « **Reply #373 on:** June 29, 2008, 22:13:58 PM »

Sending you and Rosie lots of

I do agree , she looks really well. So sad that she is not eating well

So pleased she spent the day out in the sun and enjoying her self

Thinking of you and Rosie , and i know you always do whats best for them. :hug:x

Sending positive vibes for Rosie's visit to the vets tomorrow.

Kirst · « **Reply #372 on:** June 29, 2008, 19:31:06 PM »

What ever happens tomorrow at least she has known what love is , and without you that woulednt have happened.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #371 on:** June 29, 2008, 19:28:13 PM »

I know just what you mean. Am so pleased she's spent a day in the sun, bless her. Thinking of you both and sending lots of love your way.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #370 on:** June 29, 2008, 19:10:22 PM »

Thanks - she might look healthy, but her back legs have gone so thin and bony it was heartbreaking. She has muddled her way through half a chicken breast for her tea, just grabbing some of mine, and then I Shall go and get her some more. She has also had some sun this afternoon, both outside and finding a sunny patch in the bathroom.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #369 on:** June 29, 2008, 19:03:10 PM »

Lovely pics Desley. Sending more gentle strokes for Rosie tonight.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #368 on:** June 29, 2008, 18:32:07 PM »

Thanks for sharing the pix Des, she looks so healthy too. Bless her. Hope it's ok at the vet tomorrow.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #367 on:** June 29, 2008, 13:02:12 PM »

Awww!

to you both!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #366 on:** June 29, 2008, 11:54:07 AM »

Pics from last weekend and this. She is currently on the bed (I put her there cos Mol and Zi weren't around, Zi did get growled and a paw out, but sneaked round her!!). She has barely eaten this morning though, she didn't finish her sardines overnight, gave her some Bozita, but she only licked at that, so I opened some food in gravy, and I think she has just licked the gravy off. She really struggled with the last a/b though, so am reluctant to try the appetite stimulant.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #365 on:** June 28, 2008, 20:06:02 PM »

Thanks for all the good wishes. Will post a pic tomorrow of Rosie being spoilt - i took her downstairs with me, and she didn't want to eat, so I opened the tin of sardines, and have fed her on the sofa!! I have also bought her some fresh chicken breasts for tomorrow.
Thanks BM, I think I am daft most of the time, but then Molly helps me to feel better, by reminding me of why I do this - she has been bought 2.5years so far that she wouldn't have had, and hopefully more to come.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #364 on:** June 28, 2008, 18:38:17 PM »

Cant imagine how you must be feeling Des over this....I feel kinda hollow, so Im wanting/needing to give you both Big hugs...

Time is precious but so is life.....

Sorry I have gone to pot over this!!!

(now having flashbacks of my oldies!!! Just incase you havnt realised Des I really think that to do this for so many is very horourable!

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #363 on:** June 28, 2008, 18:05:15 PM »

Sorry to hear this Des.

for both of you.

Kirst · « **Reply #362 on:** June 28, 2008, 17:50:17 PM »

Very sorry to hear this Desley .

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #361 on:** June 28, 2008, 13:16:53 PM »

Hi Desley. Have just got back from hols about an hour ago and catching up on all of the threads.

Sending very gentle strokes for Rosie. x

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #360 on:** June 28, 2008, 13:13:54 PM »

for both of you, Desley, from me too.

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