Amusing, and sad

[blamebrampton]

Was reading Ring for Jeeves the other day and burst out laughing. Colonel Aubrey Wyvern's third-rate domestic staff are named Trelawny and Bulstrode.

Also, Happy Birthday raitala! And happy birthday for tomorrow, draykonis.

In sad news, Min cat is now out of chances and is living out her last weeks with all the salmon she can fit in.  The lovely vet assistant from the uber vet dropped round her pain meds this evening. She doesn't need them tonight, but it's good to have them. Poor brave kitty.

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[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

I can't imagine what it must be like, waiting to walk in one day and find her gone. It must be like a huge weight pressing down on you.

:(

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

It's both better and worse. Because the tumour is through her windpipe, she'd suffocate to death. There should be about three days' warning of it getting to the point where she has to struggle for every breath, so we will go straight across to the vets and have her bopped on the head. I am going to talk to them tomorrow and see if I can just throw money at them to come here and bop her in her garden or on her spare bed. And then my little black heart will break and I will be very very sad, but at least J and I will be able to know she had a lovely time and didn't suffer.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

better and worse than that.

Can't type coherently. God save my worldcup betas, because nothing will save the Governor General.

[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

I think that's the thing. I know some people can't bear the thought of having animals put down, but you wouldn't wish anyone or anything you love to suffer unnecessarily. I think it would be the right decision. It would only break everyone's heart otherwise.

[norton-gale.livejournal.com]

So there's no way to operate, then?

Poor Min: at least she'll be living out her last days in comfort and style. She's probably wondering why you waited so long to bring out the salmon.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Exactly. When my mum's dad died, I was the only family aside from his useless (and evil) wife who could be there at his deathbed. I smuggled good whisky into the hospital and we made jokes. She came in and wailed. Then my fabulous second cousin appeared and was magnificent, so granddad and I could say goodbye. He asked me to smother him, I pointed out that I would if I could, but that gaol was not nice. Then I fed him more alcohol and maxxed out his morphine, and told him he should stop fighting now. To say that I felt fairly useless is pretty much the same as saying I am not that tall.

At least I can see the cat off without her fighting for breath. And with the BIGGEST bellyful of salmon (she had half of my sauteed fillet tonight).

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

She did have some before! Just not so often ...

Alas, no, it's through her windpipe, and any operation that could remove it all would be too traumatic for her at this stage. Though we did both buy lottery tickets so that we could say to the vet: "Bugger the cost! Is there a miracle cure you've always wanted to try?"

But on the other hand I've seen people through their last days of cancer and at some stage the cure is what kills you. As it is, she is comfortable and having fun. That's something good.

[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

It's interesting, isn't it? Min's been from pillar to post, possibly under her own steam, but she's been happiest of all with you, and it must be an enormous comfort to her to know she's somewhere that peope love her. There are a lot of people who don't have that.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

She has been sitting on our feet. Which, in Min, means either "Mine" or "Do you have any food you are not using?"

Yes, I do feel guilty for expending all of this emotional energy on a cat and not a foundling, but if a foundling had appeared in my garden and adopted me, I like to think I would have treated him or her at least as well!

[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

I for one don't doubt it at all.

[norton-gale.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's better than if she was suffering. People often die from complications of chemo or decreased immunity as a result, so I'm glad she's relaxing at home instead of stuck at the vet hospital.

Also, small animal surgery is difficult and risky. I have tried to avoid it for my cats whenever possible. The anaesthesia alone can be a problem.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Though I might well have been tempted to improve the facilities in the laundry just for when we needed a quick weekend away ... It's better than wandering the streets!

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

She is extremely happy to be out of kitty gaol. Though we've had to hide the carrier so she doesn't give it suspicious looks. I'm really hopeful they'll be able to make a housecall, we're just across the road, after all.

[tsosh.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I know how it feels like. The only comfort is the knowledge that she had a good life, and that the time she still has is going to be filled with love (and salmon).

[empress-jae.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

i know you're ok with min's pending passing, but i still feel so sad. :( you're right...she is a brave kitty. *hugs again*

[no-mad-skillz.livejournal.com]

Peace to you all. ♥♥♥

[oceaxe.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I know I will be a wreck when I get the word that my dear Thad has no more lives left. Peace to your animal companion.

[romaine24.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your kitty. I'm glad to know she's home with you.

[absynthedrinker.livejournal.com]

Maybelline(my Siamese) and I send all of our thoughts and good wishes out to you and poor kitty. Losing any pet is never easy. Peace and be well

Bubba

[waterbird.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your kitty. But it sounds like she'll be living out her days completely spoiled and loved to bits. I'm sure it's very hard for you, though. *hugs*

[lilian-cho.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I'm glad she'll go with a belly full of salmon.


Also: Ring for Jeeves--Did Wooster propose? *g*

[thady.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that. But at least she'll have happy days 'til her death and is with people who love her.

[differente.livejournal.com]

i'm very sorry for your cat...

[blindmouse.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry about Min. But I'm glad that she's able to eat and enjoy herself during the last days.

[kayleigh-jane.livejournal.com]

I just caught up with this. I'm sorry that your kitty is so ill, and I hope she can sleep in peacefully in her own bed.
How are you holding up? It must be very two-sided, being sad she is going and being happy she's not suffering and will not suffer. I think you are being very brave by letting her go and are not prolonging her life when it's not in her best interests. It's very hard to do so.

Love, hugs and kitty purrs for Min and you.