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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: Mildred on May 28, 2009, 23:09:57 PM

Title: Kevin
Post by: Mildred on May 28, 2009, 23:09:57 PM

I lost my lovely lad Kevin back at easter to FIV. He tested positive on a monday and died on the friday. An infection he had picked up was too much for him to fight.

He tested negative when I first got him and was kept as a house cat for six years. He was vaccinated,never ill,spoilt rotten and loved very much.

I still feel guilty that I didnt pick up on the signs sooner.Ive been through all the what ifs a hundred times and I know it wont change anything.

Feeling really down about it today due to work.

We had a cat come in a few days ago that was riddled in fleas,not castrated and 4years old,never vaccinated and covered in fight wounds.He was very depressed and not eating. The owner didnt want to spend too much and only came in because of the fleas.
He tested positive for FIV but after a few days of fluids and TLC he's gone home today much better.
I had to chat to the owners about FIV and advise them what signs to watch out for etc which I found really hard to do.

Im really happy that the cat has got a chance (he's a fantastic cat) and that the owners didnt opt for a PTS but at the same time im very much feeling it so unfair that my lad didnt get a chance to fight back.
I still miss him so very much.
Each time I think its starting to get easier to cope with something happens .

Title: Re: Kevin
Post by: Janeyk on May 28, 2009, 23:12:30 PM

So sorry Mildred  :hug:

 :RIP:  Kevin xx

Title: Re: Kevin
Post by: Stuart on May 28, 2009, 23:52:09 PM

So very sorry Mildred  :(
I think we all go through the Guilt and What if's when we suddenly lose a furbabe
but remember they are so darned good at hiding illness and pain  :shy:

:RIP: Kevin, safe and well again at the bridge

I ONLY WANTED YOU
 
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

Title: Re: Kevin
Post by: pappilon on May 29, 2009, 00:00:51 AM

   :hug: :hug: Mildred.

RIP Kevin. :(

Title: Re: Kevin
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 29, 2009, 00:20:12 AM

How very sad and I am sure that Kevin loved you very much and you did all you could  :hug: :hug:

RIP Kevin, play hard on the Bridge

Title: Re: Kevin
Post by: Bazsmum on May 29, 2009, 01:43:45 AM

RIP Kevin x

Mildred.... :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Kevin
Post by: bonnielass on May 31, 2009, 11:47:01 AM

So sorry to hear about Kevin :( but you mustnt blame yourself,but as Stuart said they are very good at hiding illnessR.I.P.Kevin safe at the bridge :hug: