Thank you all so much my wonderful Cute family.
I thought I had cried all my tears but I just read all your beautiful messages and hugs and I can hardly see through this fresh bout of tears.Thank you everyone for all your prayers for my little girl, she is one of HIS special creations and now her life, how long she lives, is in HIS hands.
The good news and the bad, is exactly the same I'm afraid, she will live until her kidneys fail completely and there is nothing more, medically, that can be done for her.
I checked out feline kidney transplants, but the surgeon, in Queensland, who does them won't do them on older cats, so that option has been ruled out.
Now it all comes down to balancing the daily Hyperthyroid treatment with the function of her kidneys, along with special low protein prescription foods.
We could have months, we could have weeks, or only days, it is in HIS hands and I have to accept the inevitable, knowing that I have exhausted all avenues of veterinary medicine available at this time.
We will make the most of every day we have together, as we always have, and until her last breath she will know she is loved.
Hugs and love to all my Cute family, my cup runneth over with the strength of your support and compassion. Meg & Tidgy Girl & Ray
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Keeping up the prayers for you both & when the time comes may she go peacefully in her sleep.
12407My Hunter is all gray but they have the same face and eyes. Mine is not doing well either, going blind, almost totally deaf, skin and bones from thyroid problems but her heart is too bad to do anything to help her. Our vet has advised to put her down as soon as we are ready to let go. It is hard but I see new things daily that show me she is suffering. I hope you have much time left with yours.
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Oh I am so sorry to hear this.
We all know that we will outlive our fur babies, but it is so painful to say goodbye, when the times comes that we must.
My prayers for you and Hunter to get through this very tough time. I hope I will not be forced to make that decision as I don't think I could. May God give you the strength to say good-bye. hugs and love, Meg
by meganne
24 Nov 2011
forced to make such a horrible decision because I don't think I could do it. May God give you the strength to say good-bye when the time comes. hugs and much love, Meg
33580Meg, Isn't it amazing how much love a small kitty can give us, and ask nothing in return. How did our Father in Heaven know how much we needed our small companions for us to shower with love and to only receive their love back if they choose to give it. It's like unconditional love with a kitty twist. It's like you have to earn their trust, but once earned, they give their whole lives to us, and depend on us completely to take care of them, it's such a relationship that can only be sent from heaven. People who have never been loved completely by a kitty don't have any idea what I'm trying to say, but I know you do. I'm so relieved you still have Tidgy to love for as long as she can live, so you can hold her and shower her with all the love we have for all the kitties who have gone before her. There isn't anything quite as sweet and precious as a very sick kitty to hold and love in her final days. Please give her extra kisses from all the kitty lovers, including me. Love and hugs, Jan
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Thanks Jan, I could not have said it better.
I don't understand how people can NOT love animals and especially how they can be cruel to them.
My feline babies are an extension of me and my heart hurts to think of losing even one of them.
I've even missed days off work, after being up all night if one didn't come in before dark and decided it would be fun to stay out all night. Thankfully, a rare occurrence, but it has happened and it always makes me sick to the stomach until the errant child is safely in bed.
Hugs and roses, Meg
59631Can you just see it - what are you fussin about MOM...I love you...hugs Meganne x0x0x0 Glenda
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by meganne
24 Nov 2011
Thanks Glenda. Yes she has always had a mind of her own this one. This is the first time in her life that I have been able to pick her up without a fight, she has always preferred men to women. But yet she would follow me (crying all the way) if I walked down the street to visit with a neighbour. And if I was working in the front yard and any dog was running lose and came toward me she wouldn't hesitate to fly at it, in a rage like a mother lion.
I have lots of memories of my Feisty little girl and the amazing things she has always done.
Hugs and love, Meganne
by meganne
24 Nov 2011
down the street to see my neighbour. And if I was ever working out in the front yard and a stray dog approached me, she would attack it with the ferocity of a Lioness. She has always been one very feisty cat, with a huge personality. Hugs and love, Meganne
27071Meganne, beautiful photo... Just cherish every moment with her and the memories will be with you forever. Hugs to you both Sally
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by meganne
24 Nov 2011
Thanks Sally, I can actually cuddle her now, something very out of character for her. She preferred to sit on the back of the lounge chair, behind my head, than ever sit on my lap for any length of time. Strangely enough I have lots of wonderful memories with Tidge, Strange, because I have such a bad memory about other events in my life.
by meganne
24 Nov 2011
with Tidge. Strange, because I have such a bad memory about other events in my life.
Hugs n love, Meganne. PS. you'll have a PM from me shortly.
24342Meganne, we were told a kidney transplant was what our 'Honeycat' needed. Sadly we lost her, but she is still 'running' around the house, and I catch a glimpse every now and then. We are sent these special gifts of furry bundles to love and care for, receiving Unconditional love in return. My thoughts, prayers, love and blessings to your household. hugs Helen
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by meganne
24 Nov 2011
Oh Helen, I do empathise. I would gladly get Tidge a kidney transplant, if the vet would do it. Alas, he won't so all I can do is watch & wait & keep on loving her. At least she is eating the low protein diet....Hugs n love, Meganne
PS, you'll have a PM from me shortly. Meg
39739Meganne you two are in my thoughts and in my heart. I know how it is when you could do nothing more than wait and hope...
Wish you a long good time for you both and the strength to let her go when the time comes (I know this is the hardest part...).
Greetings, Bettina
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Thank you Bettina, I am dreading that day but will try not to think on it so we can share happiness instead of tears until it comes. Hugs and roses, Meganne
33986Great picture of you both! She looks like such a sweetheart. I know that when she does go it will be because she is ready to go, and to let you go. It's obvious she loves you.
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Thanks Anne. She is a sweetie with a great sense of fun and loves to grab me around my ankles when I am not expecting it. Hugs and roses, Meganne
3457She is so cute! I've heard God takes the best first but only when it's time. I hope for many many wonderful months, weeks and days. Sending kitty hugs to you and your girl.
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Thanks so much, I can only pray for as much time as possible as long as she is in no pain. hugs and roses, Meganne
5256Beautiful picture - love and thoughts coming your way for you and Tidgy Girl. Hugs Sarah.
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Thanks Sarah, this photo was taken the night before she went to the Uni, we had been curled up on the bed together.
Hugs and roses, Meganne
255054Knowing what she has been through with you, will bless you and break your heart. Look at your face, what could anyone (animal or otherwise), want other than to be perfectly loved?
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Thanks Jerrilyn, if love could keep her alive, she would never die. Hugs and roses, Meganne
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173694All I can say as I look at this picture of you two is God Bless you both.
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48168Meganne, my heart bursts with joy at this beautiful picture of you and your girl.......you will have wonderful & loving days ahead to cherish...God bless you both...am still hoping to hold my Graycie again....hugs, Vicki
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Vicki I didn't see all your posts but I will go and look for them so I can understand fully
261163meganne just cherish the time you have left. I will be praying for youu and for her. My little fur baby was takone from me so fast I did not even get to tell him I loved him or good bye. I still cry every time I think of him.
Lenamae
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
The pleasure they give us is worth the pain we suffer when we must say our final good-byes. Only an animal lover knows this pleasure and we are surely made better people because of it. I am so sorry for your loss Lena Mae and I share your pain. Hugs and blessings, Meganne
32767Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo! I agree with Michelle. Hugs to both of you!
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78119Continue to cherish your time together, it is always so
hard to lose that which is so dear to us, My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Hugs
Michelle
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by meganne
23 Nov 2011
Thank you Michelle, we spend a lot of time together and my babies are never far from me.
As I write this I am surrounded by two feline fur balls and one canine.
Tidgy is settled in her favourite bed (mine) and as I haven't slept this night she has decided my pillow is exactly to her liking. :-)
Hugs and roses, Meganne
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