Transfer went fine.
And then I had to put my cat of 14 years to sleep, and it was unexpected (unexpected that it would be today). I suspected chronic renal failure, because I'd had three cats die of it previously (two in the last six years). None of them went so far down so fast. I expected that she would be around for another six months to a year, but we were not so lucky. Her values just wouldn't come back down since we started her on fluids on Saturday evening. Faced with only a miserable few more days of life, I made a very sad choice. Fortunately, I've been talking with DD about this, so she knew what "putting an animal to sleep" means, and how it is the kinder thing to do sometimes.
For them, not for us. Never for us.
Oh, what happy and sad news at the same time.
Best, best of luck with the transfer! And so sorry to hear about your cat!
Posted by: Anjali | December 21, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Life and death.
I absolutely agree about making the compassionate choice for a suffering animal, but that doesn't make it seem any easier.
As for life, you know I mean your little transferred one!
Posted by: Lorraine | December 22, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Sorry about the cat. That's never an easy decision no matter how many times you've had to do it. I hope the transfer sticks and helps you end the year on a happier note.
Posted by: Sue | December 22, 2009 at 10:24 AM
So sorry about your cat. I dread the day that my cat goes, makes me tear up at the thought.
The positives are that you are in a great place, with one snuggled inside. I really hope this is the good news to follow the bad. Best of luck.
Posted by: Bee Cee | December 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM
sigh, sad news about your cat. Sorry.
one leaves, another arrives.
with you in hope!!!
Posted by: Paz | December 22, 2009 at 06:45 PM