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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #138 on: August 03, 2015, 09:26:49 AM »
So sorry to read the news about dear Ginger :hug:

Thinking of you :hug:

RIP darling boy :hug:

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #137 on: August 02, 2015, 20:04:26 PM »
So sorry to hear about Ginger  :hug: He was very lucky to have found you, as you were him  :hug:

RIP Ginger, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #136 on: August 01, 2015, 14:54:25 PM »
A lovely tribute for a lovely boy.

Sootyca, it's natural to question whether we let them go too early. This saying has several variations but the one I like best is 'better a week too soon than a moment too late'. Your lovely Ginger didn't have any of the worries that you had, he simply knew 'Ok' or 'not OK' , your letting him go made sure that 'not OK' wasn't an issue for him  :hug:



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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #135 on: August 01, 2015, 13:16:00 PM »
Such a hansome boy and a wonderful tribute to him. What a lovely story he has the cat who came in from the cold  :hug: :hug:

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #134 on: July 31, 2015, 21:45:22 PM »
So sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful and handsome boy.
I am glad you had the strength to let him go peacefully.
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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #133 on: July 31, 2015, 21:30:10 PM »
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

So sad for you. What a handsome boy he was.
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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #132 on: July 31, 2015, 21:28:36 PM »
Thanks everyone. :)

What to say about my dear little orange boy. Who knew that 7 years ago when he wandered through our garden he would have such a big impact.  It took a while to gain his trust, being an entire tom he never stayed long but did eventually learnt that he was onto a good thing with us and knew he would get regular meals on his terms.  Catching him for the first time to treat an eye ulcer turned out to be easy when I discovered his love of catnip and toys - a toy thrown into a carrier resulted in one cat in a carrier on the first time of trying.

He spent a long two weeks at a rescue who kindly looked after him whilst his eye was recovering - the poor rescue lady said he turned her house upside down with his crying and him being a tom didn't help.  He definitely did not appreciate being an indoor cat! Even though he was still technically a "stray" at that point he clearly had decided that I was his care-giver - as soon as I arrived at the rescue to visit him or collect him he was quiet and good as gold.  Even though he was neutered whilst he was with them he never lost his "tom cat" smell and never wanted to stay inside the house. 

When I got home with him I was told to keep him in for a period of time but it was impossible - he left the house without a backward glance and I didn't expect to see him again. He clearly had other ideas and was back later that day for his supper and after that he was around most days.  With his bits gone he turned into a real loving cat - but one with very definite need for his own freedom which suited us fine as he really did have a strong smell about him and two other cats who got on fine with him as long as he was outside.  He had clearly been someone's pet previously as he was so friendly to anyone - loved children and attention - and loved playing with all the toys he could get his paws on.

Thought we were going to lose him in November last year when he stopped eating.  It really was going to be the end for him then - but something made me talk to him and tell him what was planned.  I told him that he was going to have to fight if he wanted to stay and eat something/give me a sign if he wanted a chance - within minutes he had reached his paw out and touched me. This was the first time he had moved in hours. He followed this with a tiny bit of ham - it was enough to show me that he still wanted to live.

I don't regret giving him those extra months - no matter what was done or how many visits to the vet he was very uncomplaining and was the most calm cat I have ever taken.

In the end his body just was too broken to continue.  He had bad eyes, was deaf, thyroid problems, no teeth, beginning signs of kidney and liver problems and toilet problems.  Yet through it all he still loved life and the only time he showed any temper was when he had to have his medication put into his mouth directly. 

So, my darling Ginger Ninja, thank you for coming to us all those years ago.  I hope we gave you a good life and didn't let you go too early.  You were the most sweet natured cat I have ever had the pleasure of looking after.  RIP my love.  I have never dreamt of you before but the night you died I saw you in my dreams and you were back to the healthy, bright boy that you were when I first saw you.  I trust that it was a sign that I had done the right thing. 

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #131 on: July 30, 2015, 21:53:00 PM »
Sootyca  :hug: I am so sorry that your ginger ninja has crossed the bridge. My Chivers is there too, a ginger tripod in life, I wonder if he has 4 legs at the bridge?

RIP beautiful boy.

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #130 on: July 30, 2015, 20:28:52 PM »
So sorry to hear this news  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Ginger.  :'(
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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #129 on: July 30, 2015, 18:40:57 PM »
RIP Ginger you will always be a Purr in your meowmys heart

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #128 on: July 30, 2015, 18:37:49 PM »
Thanks Gill that would be very kind :)

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #127 on: July 29, 2015, 21:37:07 PM »
If you would like this thread moved to Rainbow Bridge let me know and I will move it for you  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #126 on: July 29, 2015, 19:41:03 PM »
Thanks everyone. I know it was the right thing to do - he wouldn't have lived much longer and he would have suffered.  Still there is a very large, orange sized gap in my life - keep expecting him to be waiting at the back door or come trotting round to see us.  A very large gap for a tiny boy :)

Robbie is being very snuggly - he wasn't interested when we were going to the vet but when I brought him home he kept looking in the carrier so before I buried Ginger I let Robbie have a good look and smell of him. 

He's buried now and at rest.

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #125 on: July 29, 2015, 17:51:19 PM »
My thoughts are with you Karen and Ginge has left a pawprint on your heart  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #124 on: July 29, 2015, 17:41:49 PM »
I'm so sorry, there is comfort in knowing the time was right for your lovely boy, though it breaks your heart to make the decision. :(

Rest peacefully, dear Ginger
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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #123 on: July 29, 2015, 17:27:10 PM »
Safe journey to the Bridge, lovely Ginger. 

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #122 on: July 29, 2015, 16:22:41 PM »
So sorry for your loss  :hug:

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #121 on: July 29, 2015, 13:25:26 PM »
You will hold him in your heart forever.
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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #120 on: July 29, 2015, 13:14:04 PM »
I'm so very sorry hear this rip ginger  :hug:

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Re: RIP Ginger 29-7-15 :(
« Reply #119 on: July 29, 2015, 13:06:00 PM »


RIP Ginger

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #118 on: July 29, 2015, 13:04:32 PM »
My Litttle Ginger Warrior has gone to sleep.

 :'(

It was very peaceful and quick at the end and the right thing to do.  He had deteriorated so much since last night that it was the kindest and only option. 

I'll put a thread up in the memorial section when I can think straight. 

RIP my little Ginger Ninja.

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #117 on: July 29, 2015, 05:48:47 AM »
Thinking of you both, Sootyca. 

Julie, that sums it up beautifully. 

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #116 on: July 28, 2015, 23:47:11 PM »



So sorry Sootyca  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #115 on: July 28, 2015, 23:45:26 PM »
So very sorry and once they have not eaten for a while their little bodies start to shut down, I would love for there to be a miricle but I know you will do what is best for Ginge  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #114 on: July 28, 2015, 23:38:41 PM »
It is so hard when they are still bright and active. Yet not eating and are just skin and bone. That terrible decision. Not to leave it too late, and not to let them go too early. I have always found they let me know. They let me know when they are only living for my sake. They let me know it's time to give them that parting gift. Time to let them go. If only they could go peacefully in their sleep. It rarely happens that way. And if only for that miracle. The one we know can't happen.
This makes me cry every time. But sometimes it helps.
Healing thoughts to you both.
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May I Go?

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?

I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.

I want to go. I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.

To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.

I'll not be far, I promise that,
and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.

Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you, too.
That's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time
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because you care so much for me,
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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #113 on: July 28, 2015, 22:51:42 PM »
I think tomorrow is going to be the day.  :(

I don't know how he is finding the energy to keep going - he is nothing more than skin and bones now and hasn't eaten here for 2 days - even when he was eating he wouldn't have enough to feed a kitten.  He hasn't had any of his medication for a week or so as he wouldn't eat the food they were on.

I know deep down it is the right decision but I wish I could know for sure.  He doesn't look ill, he's very bright and active he's just not eating.  I don't want him to suffer by wasting away or not be able to get home one day and die away from home.

Or there could be another miracle overnight and he could keep digging his claws into life :)

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #112 on: July 08, 2015, 18:16:21 PM »
Fortunately he will still eat dreamies so the tablets are crushed and the dreamies dipped in them - it's not ideal but at least I know he is getting some of his pills! The things we do.

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #111 on: July 08, 2015, 13:13:13 PM »
that is the hardest thing trying to medicate when they don't eat, its upsetting for everyone

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« Reply #110 on: July 08, 2015, 11:59:45 AM »
Thanks everyone.  He has had a few biscuits but nothing that would sustain him really.  Still hoping that he will start eating more when the metacam kicks in - otherwise can't get his thyroid and liver medication down him. Tried the direct down the throat method and thought he would have a heart attack as he got that stressed - does not like being restrained!

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #109 on: July 08, 2015, 06:45:23 AM »
I hope that he eats a bit more, every day is special and you know you havr tried everything you can. Thinking of you both  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #108 on: July 07, 2015, 16:56:51 PM »
I hope that he eats a bit more, every day is special and you know you havr tried everything you can. Thinking of you both  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #107 on: July 07, 2015, 16:51:11 PM »
You are both in my thoughts  :hug:

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #106 on: July 07, 2015, 16:27:20 PM »
Such a heart felt decision. All we can do is what is right for them. But such a hard time we all know.
Julie.

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #105 on: July 07, 2015, 13:35:07 PM »



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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #104 on: July 07, 2015, 12:09:31 PM »
Bless his paws.   :hug:  I think you feel easier in your own mind now, but it's never a cut and dried issue with our golden oldies.  :hug:

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #103 on: July 07, 2015, 10:18:21 AM »
Thanks :)

The little warrior is still here - little being the operative word.  He is now 2.3kg and lost more weight.  There is nothing obvious about why he isn't eating other than the combination of all his problems.  As a last chance he has had an injection of antibiotics as is a bit sneezy and is now on metacam to try and ease his aches and pains in the hope that that will help him eat.  If it doesn't then I will let him go - there are other tests that can be done but realistically the end result would more than likely be the same. 

I'm not convinced I will have 2 weeks with him but he has to have a chance.

He has more lives than the average cat :)

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #102 on: July 06, 2015, 17:37:33 PM »
Am thinking of you both, and sending every best wish for the outcome, whatever it may be.   :hug: :hug:   Ginge is such a gorgeous boy.  I can all too well imagine the turmoil you'll be feeling, but come tomorrow, you'll know better what to do once you've been able to see the vet

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #101 on: July 06, 2015, 16:27:51 PM »
Sadly I think his time may have come. He's booked into the vets tomorrow but I have a very horrible feeling he won't be coming back.  He's back to eating hardly anything and is very subdued.  In 24 hours he has had a handful of dreamies, a bit of tuna-juice and a couple of biscuits.  Realistically his quality of life is very low.

Unless he picks up in the next few hours and eats something more substantial or unless there is something else they can suggest or give him then I think it will be time to let him go.

It is the age old quandry though of am I doing the right thing?

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #100 on: June 18, 2015, 22:29:00 PM »
He is gorgeous, so glad he is eating well :hug:

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Re: Ginge Poorly :(
« Reply #99 on: June 18, 2015, 21:57:25 PM »
It sounds as if he is not ready to let go yet. Keep up the good work Mr Ginge!

 


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