Pragmatist
Pragmatist

Another sad note
Wed Mar 03 2004

Miki is in kitty heaven now with her buddy Squinchie. I took her in this morning, and felt so guilty. But she was having trouble breathing, she hadn't eaten for four days. I tried force feeding and she fought me.

I know I did the right thing, but G-d! it was hard!!! I cried buckets, and I'm still feeling teary. I held her and loved her while the overdose anesthetic went to work. Actually, she was gone before the total dose entered her system.

I'll get another cat. Of course. I can't imagine a home without a cat. It isn't a home. It's just a place where I live. Without a cat. But not until after my vacation in April. I don't want to get a companion then leave it alone while I go trekking off somewhere. No, I'll wait. Clean up all traces of Miki, so the new cat can claim the residence as his very own.

Yes, I've already got a cat waiting for me. He knows he's coming to live with me, but he knows it won't be for awhile yet.

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On a happier note: My new medical regimen seems to be working. I'm feeling much better. Still have to take it easy, still hooked up to the nebulizer every four hours. But it's working.

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For some reason I don't get mail thru MSN any more. Well, the mail comes, but it's also duplicated in Hotmail, and that's where I have to go to get it. But my addy is still MSN. HOWEVER.....I can't make comments to diary entries now. I sent a note to Steve, and am waiting for a response. So, keep those letters coming. I'm reading, even if I can't respond to you. We'll get this sorted out eventually.

Just sign me "Hopeful"

8 Comments
  • From:
    Calichef (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Mar 03 2004
    I'm so sorry about Miki. Please take solace in the fact that you've done what's best for her. I'm happy to hear you have another cat waiting already, even if I was going to offer you Creamsicle.
    Love,
    ~Cali
  • From:
    Becoming (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Mar 03 2004
    I know how hard it is to lose a pet.
    ((( hugs ))) It is also hard to watch them suffer. Miki is in a better place now.

    I'm glad you are feeling better. Take care, the worst is surely over.
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Mar 03 2004
    I really do know how you feel.
    And I'm so sorry.
    You have more courage than I, for I could not stay while they put Robbie to sleep.
    I'm shedding a few tears for you both right now...

    But glad to hear YOU are getting well in other ways.

    Y
  • From:
    Fairywishes (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Mar 03 2004
    I am so glad to hear that you are feeling much better, keep it up!

    x
  • From:
    Salamander (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Mar 03 2004
    It doesn't seem fair that some of the best decisions are also the hardest. Miki had a good life, which is saying a lot. Miki had a good owner, which says even more.
  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Mar 03 2004
    i'm sooooo glad you're feeling better!!!!!
    and so sorry to hear of your poor kitty

    *hugs*

    sez
  • From:
    MagicWhiskey (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Mar 04 2004
    Awww Chaya bless you for putting her out of her misery. Hugs if you want them.
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Mar 04 2004
    Oh Iam so sorry about Miki, I had to put my english setter Sam down after we moved here and it hurts ao much. I have not replaced him as yet
    just can't bring myself to do it. I also love cats
    but we have three stray cats that came with the house and they are barely touchable and would pose
    a problem if I added a house cat unless put them away. Sure happy you are feeling better and spring in not far away that will help pull us out ofour winter hole.