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Why do they have to age so quickly?

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This is Baby, she was born on our patio in 2011 to a totally feral kitty, as a result she is semi-feral. When she is afraid she comes and sits on me because some raccoons were after her and I grabbed her away from them before they could make her their dinner. She is tiny, not even 5#. Sadly she is living her last days with us, we've been battling issues with her, the worst of which is fecal incontinence which we have been trying to get under control. Yesterday it became evident that we are losing that battle. I'm afraid that her time with us coming to an end and I fear she knows it as well, last night she curled up on my lap-which is what she has always done when she is afraid. She will soon be with Bobby and Moose-she loved them so, and her mom. We are going to try to keep her going for another week of love and favorite things. . . which her vet thinks is a good timeframe for her.

Lynn-Critter Lover!
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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

Such a pretty girl.  You've given her many years of love and comfort and she couldn't have asked for better "parents".

 

Letting go is the hardest thing all of us have to do.  It's the price we pay, for sharing our lives with these beautiful creatures and we wouldn't want to miss that.  Just remember all the wonderful memories and happy times you shared.  Heart

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

@We rescue cats I'm sorry.  She is a pretty little thing.  I send you lots of comfort and support.  Smiley Sad   

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

    What a pretty girl. How lucky she is to have you in her life. This is the time of pet parenthood that is the hardest-- the letting go. I am so sorry for you and for Baby.  

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

@We rescue cats  I'm so sorry that you are losing your Baby.

                    Our pets bring us so much joy and the saddest time

                 is when we have to say good bye.

 

                  Your Baby has been very fortunate that you rescued

                  and gave her a safe home and love.

 

                   She is very cute. I know that you will miss her

                very much. You gave her a wonderful life.

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

I had the same issue with my cat, Slick, in Dec. I bought all kinds of OTC  meds and even prescription and nothing helped. I felt so bad having to give him meds 2-3 times a day which made him miserable. He also lost so much weight. He is still missed by me and I think my 2 other cats act differently since I had him put to sleep. It was a sad day, for sure. So, I'm sorry you're going thru this, but just remember what a different life she would have had without you to love her and give her a good home.

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

She's a beautiful kitty.  Bless you for taking such good care of her and loving her.

Take care - I know how hard it is to lose them.

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

What a beautiful kitty and a wonderful story.  So sorry you are going thru this. 

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

It is ok, Mama

It is all right

So glad I was in your life and you were in mine

 

To me that is what she is saying to you in this picture.

 

She is a little doll baby sitting there with her paws together.

 

@We rescue catsWe love our babies so very much. It is so painful to say I love you one more time and then let them go. 

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Re: Why do they have to age so quickly?

Thank you for all you have done for her.  Sending you and your family a big hug wrapped in angel wings.