Sunday, November 22, 2015

Farewell, Pickles

Farewell to Pickles. She lost a lot of weight while I was gone in October. Blood tests showed end-stage kidney disease. She perked up with potassium supplements and fluids, but after two days of fluids, she refused to allow me to catch her. When she slept with Fluffy, I could sneak up on her to get a hold of her, but sleeping with Fluffy was her one true joy in life, and then she no longer dared because she knew I would stalk her there. When I traveled, how would anyone get a hold of her when I am the only one who can touch her? She would have had to have been caged and handled by strangers.

So I left her alone for two days to enjoy her friend, and then we said goodbye at the veterinarian's. She was sixteen years old, and now I'm very glad I brought her and Fluffy in from the cat facility to enjoy the house, the porch, and the catio for a year or so.

It's just as well she went before Fluffy (who is two years older). She would have been lost without him.

Cornerstone sent a beautiful card. The messages they leave inside always make me cry.







30 comments:

  1. Mickey's MusingsNovember 22, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    We know how much it hurts to lose a beloved kitty.
    Hugs and comforting purrs.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ
    and mom Nancy

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  2. Nancy CusumanoNovember 22, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Oh Susan, your old ones are leaving you one by one. I am so sorry. But I too, am so glad they had the time they had together in the house. Hugs.

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  3. meowmeowmansNovember 22, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Pickles' passing, Susan. Thank you for loving her and Fluffy so much, and so well.

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  4. EcoCatLadyNovember 23, 2015 at 2:38 AM

    I'm so sorry, but so glad she got to spend her last days cuddling with Fluffy. Big hugs...

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  5. StrayerNovember 23, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Oh dear Pickles, how lovely you were, and loved, which is all we can hope for.

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  6. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensDecember 2, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    I am so far behind in my blog reading, that I am just getting around to this. I am so very very sorry for your loss. Purrs of comfort and healing

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  7. The Island CatsDecember 2, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    We are so sorry to hear about Pickles. Purrs....

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  8. ANGEL ABBYGRACEDecember 2, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Pickles. Sending lots of comfort and deep purrs.

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  9. ReneDecember 2, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    We are very sorry for your loss. Run free, Pickles. . .

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  10. Random FelinesDecember 2, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    We are so very sorry for you loss and sending purrs

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  11. pilch92December 2, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful kitty.

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  12. UnknownDecember 2, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Sympathy and hugs for all; I'm glad she had a good life but I'm sorry she had to leave.

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  13. Jans Funny FarmDecember 2, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    We're sad for the loss of Pickles, but how nice she was able to move into the house and snuggle with a best friend. Comforting purrs and paw taps.

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  14. LilyDecember 2, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    We're so sorry. Sending hugs and purrs of comfort.

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  15. Cats Herd YouDecember 2, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    We're so sorry for your loss. You and Fluffy clearly loved Pickles very much. Many purrs to you both in this difficult time.

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  16. BoSoxAmyDecember 2, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Much love to you during this difficult time.

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  17. Kaz's CatsDecember 2, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    So sorry for your loss - thank you for giving Pickles and Fluffy a home and for understanding them. RIP beautiful Pickles

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  18. GLOGIRLYDecember 2, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    We're so very sorry for your loss. How beautiful Pickles and Fluffy could cuddle and say their goodbyes.

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  19. JaneA KelleyDecember 2, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose a beloved kitty friend -- I know this from experience. :-(

    Fly free, sweet Pickles.

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  20. Fr. Tom FishDecember 2, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    So sad to hear of Pickles' passing. It's never easy, but to know you loved with all your heart will sustain you in your loss and soothe your grief. xx

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  21. Spike William and Angels China Cat and WillowDecember 2, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Pickles' passing. That was so nice that Pickles and Fluffy could cuddle together.

    Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William

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  22. Meowers from MissouriDecember 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    So sorry to hear that Pickles has left for the Bridge. Our brofur Edmund had kiddly disease, too, and in just the same way. We feel furry bad fur you all, an' hope that alla yer good memries will gif you a peaceful heart! Love an' purrs from the Meowers from Missouri.

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  23. Forty PawsDecember 2, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    We are so sorry that Pickles crossed over. It is very difficult to lose a beloved kitty. Hugs and purrs and purrayers to you.

    From all of us at Forty Paws and Maw

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  24. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs December 2, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    We are so very sorry to hear about Pickles. Purrs of comfort and paws of sympathy for your loss.

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  25. Dash Kitten CrewDecember 2, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Pickles sounds really special and yes, I agree 5,000,000% about not sneaking up on her only safe place. You are a wonderful person to love her so much, and how lucky you were to have Pickles.

    Fly free sweet angel.

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  26. Angel Junior, Orion and SammyDecember 2, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    So very sorry for your loss.

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  27. As the World PurrsDecember 2, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    We are so sorry for you loss!
    Purrs,
    Gus, Pearl, and Jaq

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  28. The Florida FurkidsDecember 2, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    We heard that Pickles had left for the Bridge and wanted to come by and say how sorry we are.

    The Florida Furkids

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  29. CATachresisDecember 3, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I am so sorry for the loss of Pickles. She and her best buddy, Fluffy, were obviously very close. I think you did a fine thing with them and showed them they are truly loved! Sending gentle purrs, hugs, Caro ❤️❤️

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  30. AnonymousDecember 3, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Pickles was such a gawjus kitty. We awe so sorry fur your loss. Know dat Pickles is no longer in pain or sick and will be membered furever in da bits and bytes of the innernet and all those whose lives she touched. Sendin' lots of purrayers.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi and mommy Audra

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