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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Ela on November 10, 2008, 08:12:35 AM
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Almost 2 yrs ago my Jeannie went blind due to high blood pressure although right up to the minute it happened there were just no signs she had any problems. She also had a stroke at that time which left her a little weak on one said and sometimes her toes would roll under her leg. but she has managed remarkably well and continued to have a happy little life, although on Blood Pressure tabs, Fortekor, & Felimazole. When we were away a few weeks ago Julie had to take her to the vets as she found her panting one tea time and she had fluid round her heart. She rallied round again and seemed fine. But for the last couple of days I have looked at her and thought is she now having a quality of life as she is now moving around very little, her weak side seems weaker and she can only take a very few steps before she lays down.
I am now thinking am I keeping her here for me, so reluctantly in 20 mins or so I am going to ring the vets to make an appointment for a MOT and blood pressure check, (her next one is due next week), I am not sure I will be bringing her home with me later but I have to do whatever is in Jeannie's interest.
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Fingers crossed for her Ela.
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I am thinking of you and Jeannie at this difficult time Ela. I know you will make the right decision for her. :Luv2: :hug:
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Wishing you all the best but know you'll do the right thing for Jeannie if need be xx
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Hoping that something can be done for Jeannie :hug: but if not, then we know that you will do whatever is best for her xx
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Hope the vet can sort something out for Jeannie and she will come home again. :hug:
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oh Hun
we are doing exact same thing with a diabetic lab... her appointment is Thursday
*hugs*
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Hope everything will be ok, we all know you will do what is best. :hug:
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Hi Ela,
My thoughts are with you both.
Best wishes
:hug: :hug:
Leigh
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Maybe Jeannie is just a little run down and the vets can help. Hoping that's the case.
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I think you need :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Hope things look a bit brighter when you see the vet
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Sadly I have let her go. In 30 days she had gained 1 kg, Emma who has been tending to her said there were tests they could do but she thought something serious was going on inside her tummy and her body was filling up with fluid. I said that it didn't matter how much the cost but I thought that maybe Jeannie had gone through enough and Emma agreed and said even after all the tests she thought I would need to make the decision for the final act of kindness. Emma is always reluctant to PTS even if there is the slightest chance so I know Jeannie’s time had come. Jeannie is the 3rd cat I have lost this year and now joins my Jessica and Gypsy. Now for the first time in over 40 years I have no cats that are actually mine.
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I'm so sorry :hug: :hug: :hug:
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So sorry but you know Jeannie loved you and you did the right thing even though it seems like hell at the moment. We are all here for you on Purrs - we've been there and we will be there again cos we all love cats and can't stop doing this to ourselves.
Goodbye Jeannie - enjoy yourself at the Bridge with all our other friends.
Mary :hug: :grouphug:
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:'( very sorry Ela xx
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I'm so sorry Ela, but it sounds like you love her very much and are absolutely making the right choice.
She will go to the bridge with so many lovely memories of her life with you. :hug:
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Jeannie knew you loved her very much and were doing what was best for her.
:RIP: Jeannie. I'm sure Jessica and Gypsy will look out for you.
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I am so sorry, but you know you did the right thing. :hug: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Im so very sorry Ela :hug:
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I am so sorry Ela but you made the hardest and kindest decison :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Jeannie, play hard on the Bridge.
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I'm so sorry Ela :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I'm very sorry to read your sad news Ela, it is such a hard decision to make but, as others have said, it is the kindest thing that you have done for her.
Play hard at the bridge Jeannie baby.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :Luv2:
Leigh
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So sorry to read this news Ela, maybe we in rescue have to make the decision more than the average cat owner, but it is still the hardest one and still heartbreaking.
RIP Jeannie. :candle: Very much loved and missed by your mum.
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So sorry. RIP Jeannie
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sorry Ela
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Ela so sad to hear of Jeannies passing sometimes they just let us know don't they
I hope you hug all your fosters and I'm sure is their own way someone else will help you fill the quiet place you now have :hug:
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Sorry to hear this :hug:
RIP Jeannie, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum is ready to collect you xx
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So sorry Ela :hug:
RIP Jeannie - forever in your Mummies heart xxx
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So sorry Ela and Rip Jeannie have loads of fun on the bridge xx :hug:
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Sorry Elaine, no words can comfort :(
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Thank you so much for your messages. I would agree Liz they do seem to have a way of letting you know. Sadly some people do not pick up on those signs which I do understand as we want to clutch at straws sometimes, but for our little ones sakes we have to let go. As posted earlier this is the 3rd and actually the last of my own cats this year, however, be it one of my own or a CP cat the decision is always very difficult.
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I am so sorry for your loss, Ela, but you spared Jeannie suffering and that is the greatest gift you ever gave her.
xC
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So sorry Ela, it's one of the hardest decisions knowing when to let them go. You'll be in my thoughts.
Karen
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Sorry to hear the sad news :hug: :hug:
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Im so sorry to hear your news and really feel for you :hug: :hug:
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So sorry to hear about Jeannie Ela :hug:
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so sorry for your loss :hug:
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Hey Ela
I am so sorry, you will always have your wonderful memories of a true friend
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r49/CityKittyFish/art/DearHeart3.jpg)
I made this for you, I hoe you like it
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Thinking of you.
Such decisions are incredibly painful because they are driven by love. I salute your courage. Jeannie is at peace now and lives on in your memory.
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Thank you once again for the messages.
Indys Mamma that is lovely, can I put a copy of it in our next Cats Protection Newsletter?
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I am so sorry to hear this Ela, you gave her the best life, and then allowed her to go peacefully when it was obvious it was her time, and that is the best thing we can do for them. I am sorry it has been such a hard year for you though, RIP little one
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Thank you once again for the messages.
Indys Mamma that is lovely, can I put a copy of it in our next Cats Protection Newsletter?
of course you may, anyone can use it as they wish
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Thank you
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RIP Jeannie.
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Just read this now, I'm so sorry. :hug:
RIP Jeannie, what a beautiful name. You will meet my girl Persephone at the Bridge and she will look after you.
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So sorry to hear about Jeannie
With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after such a short time; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would
I'm sitting right here; gently rubbing your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met
One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time.
:RIP: :candle: :RIP: :candle:
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Oh Ela I have only just seen this thread, RIP Jeannie :hug:
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I don’t know if I ever mentioned how I came to have my Jeannie. About 14 years ago I received a phone call from a man who said his sister had a kitten but kept in a cupboard under the stairs and he was going to take it off her, would I have her. Although there was no room at the inn what could I say. When the unnamed little one arrived I placed her in the lounge in a pen, but she screamed and screamed it was terrible but I could not let her out as I had my own cats in the home, in those days we did mix foster cats and owned cats but not for 3 weeks, (I know some diseases are airborne so the fact of being in a pen would not necessarily made such a difference). For a full 24 hours she screamed it was a nightmare, I took her to the vets for a vet check and as she was given the all clear allowed her out, unfortunately this was not good enough for Jeannie she still screamed, eventually all the door in the house except front and back. Somehow she was not interested in getting outside, but all the internal doors needed to be left open at all times as she ruined all the carpets trying to get out if a door was closed and the noise she made was heartbreaking. We named her Jeannie as we know someone who was going through a bad time when we took the little one in and crying all the time and her name was Jean. Although Jeannie was only a foster cat I could not let he go as I was worried that others may not have allowed her to roam anywhere in the home and I knew she would be unhappy if that were not possible. Well that was my excuse, in truth I had fell in love with her. Although I adore them all whatever their nature, occasionally there is a special one or two ;D that just win an extra place in your heart.
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Thats a wonderful story Ela and I recognize it here ;D
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She sounds like a truly special little lady Ela :Luv: who will be very sadly missed x