@nate He did indeed have the sweetest disposition. A vet tech from the hospital said he was a saint while they were treating him, and he remained sweet - even as he faded - to the end.
(The older cat, 18 and going strong despite advanced kidney disease, is admittedly a pretty big jerk.)
So sorry about Charlie, he looks like a very sweet boy. I have a similar orange cat who has had some serious health issues for a while now, but he keeps hanging on - we know he's feeling better when he goes back to being kind of a jerk.
@wjcstp That reminds me of an older cat that I fostered for a while. She had had to have several teeth removed after a long-overdue dental visit, and before the visit and the first few days after, she sweetly accepted her antibiotics as if they were morsels of tuna. Then one morning, she fought like a banshee and left a long gash down my arm. When I got to work (at a pediatric clinic) that day, the clinic chief said, "Ah! I see your cat is feeling better!"
charlie was a beautiful li’l baby, and i’m glad you got at least this much time together. i got a big soft spot for those big beautiful dumdum marmalade bois and their silly dispositions. glad he had you and your SO in his life.
man, it is never an easy decision with a young cat. the last cat i had to let go was about 8 and it still tore me up, even though i knew it was the most humane thing to do.
It’s been less than a month since we lost our orange friend. I asked myself whether we needed more cat litter when walking by it at the store the other day, and it stung.
@the_adriator I remember that! It never even crossed my mind that it was possible that this could be happening to us so soon, too. It's the worst. They are so completely dependent on us, we just wanted to do everything for him.
I'm so so sorry, Caitlin. Your poor sweet boy. How awful to have to lose him so soon and unexpectedly. If I could give you a hug and cry with you in person I would.
Clicking that heart to send support, and not because of loving this news. I'm so sorry for your loss, Caitlin. May the memory of the second-in-command at Camp Jackass be forever held high.
@caitlinburke We’re still so heartbroken, but our daughter (2.5) is asking to get another cat. And the neighbor’s cat had kittens who’ll be weaned in about three more weeks. Aaand it would be the cutest thing possible to see our adorable kid open a box (with holes!) on xmas morning and have a KITTEN pop out.
I’m still not over my other cat who died in 2017, and our most recent loss was unexpectedly soon as well... Plus, I would want to save an older, lazier one from the shelter... buuut it’s all about the kid now. So we might be getting a kitten.
(The older cat, 18 and going strong despite advanced kidney disease, is admittedly a pretty big jerk.)
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man, it is never an easy decision with a young cat. the last cat i had to let go was about 8 and it still tore me up, even though i knew it was the most humane thing to do.
many hugs and vibes. RIP, charlie.
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love and peace to all of you, including lotus bun
It’s been less than a month since we lost our orange friend. I asked myself whether we needed more cat litter when walking by it at the store the other day, and it stung.
Take care.
I’m still not over my other cat who died in 2017, and our most recent loss was unexpectedly soon as well... Plus, I would want to save an older, lazier one from the shelter... buuut it’s all about the kid now. So we might be getting a kitten.