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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Michelle (furbabystar) on December 21, 2006, 16:31:22 PM

Title: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on December 21, 2006, 16:31:22 PM
Just after posting about Skaggy this morning i went outside to check on him and he wasn't in his house.
I found him behind it on the floor next to a bush - i grabbed a carrier and he crawled into it.
He cried a few times on the way to the vets but by the time i had got there he was quiet.

He allowed me to  lift him out onto the vets table,
I ACTUALLY CUDDLED HIM AND KISSED HIM - first time in 10years.
The vet had a quick look at him, his heart rate was very slow and he was very anemic. She couldn't feel any tumours but i knew he had to be set free.

I kissed his face and talked to him as the vet put him to sleep , He passed over quietly and without any stress which i am so so happy about.
The end couldn't have been any better really - he was fine last night, eat a hearty meal and was warm and dry over night. What ever happened happened quickly and he didn't suffer for long.

I have just buried him in the front garden -

^Skaggy Cat^  you chose me and I'm grateful that you did. Although we never had cuddles through out your life you knew how much you were loved and i know that you loved me too. Sleep tight little man xxxx
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 21, 2006, 16:45:08 PM
Oh Furbabystar  :hug:

My heart goes out to you. What you have done for Skaggy is the biggest act of kindness any of us can ever do for our furbabes.  It's obvious Skaggy loved you and trusted you and he knew that when he needed you you would do the right thing for him.

RIP Skaggy ... a special furbabe who was loved and will be greatly missed.  Play hard at the bridge baby.

Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: shecat on December 21, 2006, 16:47:55 PM
i am so sorry,

Im crying for you and Skaggy, but you did get that one kiss and cuddle, showing how much he loved you and you loved him.  You did the only thing you could and it was peaceful at the end.

R.I.P. Skaggy

x She
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: saffron on December 21, 2006, 16:50:43 PM
so sorry Furbabystar, RIP Skaggy   :(
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Christine (Blip) on December 21, 2006, 19:30:20 PM
I'm so sorry Michelle.

Skaggy Cat obviously knew how much you loved him, he didn't suffer and his end was peaceful.

xC
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on December 21, 2006, 20:53:32 PM
Thank you everyone.

I always knew this day would come but i am feeling so terribly sad tonight.

But what i am grateful for is the way it happened today - i had always worried that i would have to trap him and stress him out but it wasn't like that at all.
And I think he knew bless him, he crawled into the carrier and was so calm at the vets.

Going for an early night - been a  :censored: day !!

Love
Michelle xxx

Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Littlebobo on December 21, 2006, 21:09:54 PM
RIP Skaggy you did the best thing you could - love him xx
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on December 21, 2006, 22:05:19 PM
Aww, I am so sorry you had to let him go, but I am glad it wasn't traumatic for either of you. I had an unhandleable cat last year who I only got to hold and kiss at the vets, bless her. RIP little one, free from pain now, and with a kiss and cuddle from someone who loved you dearly.
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: JackSpratt on December 21, 2006, 22:24:57 PM
Michelle,

Skaggy sounds like he was a pretty cool little guy. It definately sounds like he trusted you to do the right thing, even if it was the most difficult for you.

I hope you feel better soon, and at least get some consolation from the fact that there didn't seem to be much suffering for Skaggy at the end of his life.
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on December 21, 2006, 23:16:51 PM
R.I.P. Skaggy.  I'm so glad he wasn't too stressed out and was able to go quietly.  Play hard at the bridge little one.
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 22, 2006, 01:06:52 AM
RIP Skaggy, play hard on the Bridge.

So sorry Fur, thinking of you tonight
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on December 22, 2006, 01:54:14 AM
RIP Skaggy xx 

He was lucky to have you looking out for him, you can give him another cuddle and kiss when you meet up at the bridge.
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Eve on December 22, 2006, 09:19:31 AM
Im so sorry Michelle... he obviously knew you loved him and would help him.

RIP Skaggy  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Roz on December 22, 2006, 11:49:19 AM
Bless that little Skaggy cat.

It sounds like the little love had a stroke or something similar...poor little babe.

R.I.P. Skaggy, sweetheart.....no more pain for you, feel the warm breeze on your face and go run in the sun-filled meadows beyond...I'm sure there will be many of your little street friends waiting to greet you.

Thank goodness this little babe had you to look out for him....so, so sorry.

Lots of love

Roz
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Mimi (Mewg) on December 22, 2006, 13:40:00 PM
So sorry to hear about Skaggy Cat, Michelle.......

Bless you for taking care of him for all that time - he obviously knew how much you loved him, the little sweetheart.

RIP Skaggy xxx Play hard at the Bridge.

Love,

Mimi xxx
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Em on December 22, 2006, 13:46:00 PM
So sorry for your loss, bless you for doing what you had to do. Really glad he had a calm end, he obviously knew you loved him and loved you back.

RIP little one.
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: fuzziesdad on December 22, 2006, 15:35:09 PM
RIP little skaggy. :( :( :(
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Millys Mum on December 22, 2006, 15:54:27 PM
RIP Skaggy    :angel:
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: gia on December 22, 2006, 17:42:31 PM
Skaggy cat was lucky to have you and vice versa.

You did the right thing and helped him on his way.

Gia
xxx
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Claire M on December 22, 2006, 18:57:28 PM
 :( RIP Skaggy , you will always be loved and remembered. My heart goes out to you Furbaby, big hugs, you did the only thing you could for him, so sad for you. Love,Claire and Felix.x
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Fiona2 on December 22, 2006, 21:33:19 PM
So sorry Michelle, well done you for doing all you could and giving him your love and a peaceful end,
RIP Scaggy
 :'(
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Linda (Bengalbabe) on December 22, 2006, 22:40:05 PM
So sorry Michele, thinking of you tonight.
RIP Little Skaggy Cat.
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: tammy on December 23, 2006, 19:08:53 PM
RIP Skaggy  :hug: to you Michelle
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: sheryl on December 23, 2006, 20:18:54 PM
RIP Skaggy - play hard at the bridge little one xxx

Thinking of you at this sad time - you gave him the greatest gift of love
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: clarenmax on December 28, 2006, 09:43:29 AM
RIP Skaggy, play hard at the Bridge little one xx
Title: Re: R.I.P ^Skaggy^
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on December 28, 2006, 12:44:10 PM
Thank you for all the messages.

Its funny how much you can love a feral cat that lives in your garden !!
I have been just as upset as when i have lost one of my "indoor babies"

I miss him terribly, he was such a huge part of my life.

Even the postman asked me the other day where the "yucky cat had gone" LOL he said he always had a look inside his house and was greeted with a hiss !! (See who needed a Dog hehe)

Michelle xxx