Poor Lucy - UPDATE: RIP LUCY

lawcat · 04-17-2008, 05:47 PM

You may remember, this is the old blind cat that I got from the shelter a couple of weeks ago. Well, she took a big turn for the worse last night, I found her on the floor paralyzed in one leg. The vet saw her today, said she is in some pain, probably won't recover use of the leg and that it was probably caused by a blood clot (Lucy has some heart issues)

So, I am going to give her a day or so to see if we can get the pain managed and get her eating. If she responds, I'll keep treating. If she doesn't, I'll have to have her put to sleep on Saturday. Poor old gal, thought she might last few more months, but if she's in pain and not wanting to eat, then I think its for the best that she go to kitty heaven. At least she won't die in the pound, which was sort of the whole reason I got her out, to give her some time out of jail before she passed on. Just wasn't as much time as I would have liked...

BarnBum · 04-17-2008, 05:53 PM

I am sorry to hear about Lucy. I am sure you will try all you can to help her lead a somewhat normal life pain free. If you do have to make that decision, at least the last few weeks of her life was spent with a loved and caring person. Good luck. Prayers are for Lucy to make a speedy recovery.

dproaps · 04-17-2008, 06:52 PM

I am so sorry to hear that! Bless you for taking care of her and loving her though.

tallyho · 04-17-2008, 07:16 PM

no matter how short her "free" life with you was, at least you can have the comfort of knowing that she was able to sit/lay on something soft, not have the smell of fear from other terrified cats around her, not hear the bang and clang of cages, not hear the frightened meows of other caged cats......she could feel the soft caresses from YOUR hands, hear the soft ,kind words YOU spoke to her....pain-free, hunger-free, fear-free...those are the things that matter

**seerfarm** · 04-17-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tallyho

no matter how short her "free" life with you was, at least you can have the comfort of knowing that she was able to sit/lay on something soft, not have the smell of fear from other terrified cats around her, not hear the bang and clang of cages, not hear the frightened meows of other caged cats......she could feel the soft caresses from YOUR hands, hear the soft ,kind words YOU spoke to her....pain-free, hunger-free, fear-free...those are the things that matter

Couldn't have said it any better. My thoughts and prayers for Lucy.

APHANutmeg · 04-17-2008, 08:19 PM

I feel your pain,as I lost a kitty last year due to a blot clot. His was a saddle thrombus( a clot that lodged in his spine) and he became paralyzed from mid back on down. He screamed in pain when it happened and there was no way to make it better for him. I pray that you and your kitty finds peace in whatever decision you make and that you know that you did the best you could for her.

lawcat · 04-21-2008, 07:17 PM

I had to have Lucy put to sleep today. She showed some improvement on Friday and Saturday, so I was cautiously optimistic. But then Sat. night and Sunday, she went downhill really fast, and by today, it was time.

Sleep well old gal, now you are in kitty heaven and can see and walk and play again.

**seerfarm** · 04-21-2008, 07:31 PM

I am so sorry.

It is never easy but may poor Lucy now rest in sweet peace.

farmergal · 04-21-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallyho

no matter how short her "free" life with you was, at least you can have the comfort of knowing that she was able to sit/lay on something soft, not have the smell of fear from other terrified cats around her, not hear the bang and clang of cages, not hear the frightened meows of other caged cats......she could feel the soft caresses from YOUR hands, hear the soft ,kind words YOU spoke to her....pain-free, hunger-free, fear-free...those are the things that matter

Very well put.

Sorry her days were numbered and you didn't get to share more time with her.

RIP Lucy

cowgirlspurs · 04-22-2008, 05:43 AM

Awwww poor girl-but at least you gave her some happiness in her last days.

version1955 · 04-22-2008, 06:04 AM

You are a dear soul, lawcat, rest in beautiful peace and tranquility Lucy

horselady · 04-22-2008, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallyho

no matter how short her "free" life with you was, at least you can have the comfort of knowing that she was able to sit/lay on something soft, not have the smell of fear from other terrified cats around her, not hear the bang and clang of cages, not hear the frightened meows of other caged cats......she could feel the soft caresses from YOUR hands, hear the soft ,kind words YOU spoke to her....pain-free, hunger-free, fear-free...those are the things that matter

Well said tallyho. You are a thoughtful and caring person to do this for her,

Saelym · 04-30-2008, 04:32 PM

Somehow I missed this before. I am very sorry for the loss of Lucy.. no matter how short of time she was with you, she will be missed.

lawcat · 04-30-2008, 05:22 PM

Thanks everybody for the kind words. I only had her for a little bit but I miss her (we had quite a routine with all the meds and syringe feeding I was doing). I do feel good knowing that she died quietly and while I was holding and petting her - so, she did know love while she was with me and at the end of her life.

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04-17-2008, 05:47 PM
lawcat Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 145	Poor Lucy - UPDATE: RIP LUCY You may remember, this is the old blind cat that I got from the shelter a couple of weeks ago. Well, she took a big turn for the worse last night, I found her on the floor paralyzed in one leg. The vet saw her today, said she is in some pain, probably won't recover use of the leg and that it was probably caused by a blood clot (Lucy has some heart issues) So, I am going to give her a day or so to see if we can get the pain managed and get her eating. If she responds, I'll keep treating. If she doesn't, I'll have to have her put to sleep on Saturday. Poor old gal, thought she might last few more months, but if she's in pain and not wanting to eat, then I think its for the best that she go to kitty heaven. At least she won't die in the pound, which was sort of the whole reason I got her out, to give her some time out of jail before she passed on. Just wasn't as much time as I would have liked... Last edited by lawcat : 04-21-2008 at 07:15 PM. Reason: update info

04-17-2008, 05:53 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,872	I am sorry to hear about Lucy. I am sure you will try all you can to help her lead a somewhat normal life pain free. If you do have to make that decision, at least the last few weeks of her life was spent with a loved and caring person. Good luck. Prayers are for Lucy to make a speedy recovery.

04-17-2008, 06:52 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,649	I am so sorry to hear that! Bless you for taking care of her and loving her though. __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

04-17-2008, 07:16 PM
tallyho Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trappe, PA Posts: 1,157	no matter how short her "free" life with you was, at least you can have the comfort of knowing that she was able to sit/lay on something soft, not have the smell of fear from other terrified cats around her, not hear the bang and clang of cages, not hear the frightened meows of other caged cats......she could feel the soft caresses from YOUR hands, hear the soft ,kind words YOU spoke to her....pain-free, hunger-free, fear-free...those are the things that matter

04-17-2008, 08:19 PM
APHANutmeg Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 682	I feel your pain,as I lost a kitty last year due to a blot clot. His was a saddle thrombus( a clot that lodged in his spine) and he became paralyzed from mid back on down. He screamed in pain when it happened and there was no way to make it better for him. I pray that you and your kitty finds peace in whatever decision you make and that you know that you did the best you could for her.

04-21-2008, 07:17 PM
lawcat Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 145	I had to have Lucy put to sleep today. She showed some improvement on Friday and Saturday, so I was cautiously optimistic. But then Sat. night and Sunday, she went downhill really fast, and by today, it was time. Sleep well old gal, now you are in kitty heaven and can see and walk and play again.

04-21-2008, 07:31 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 8,241	I am so sorry. It is never easy but may poor Lucy now rest in sweet peace. __________________ "Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us". ~Hal Borland

04-22-2008, 05:43 AM
cowgirlspurs Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washago/Severn Bridge Ontario Posts: 1,499	Awwww poor girl-but at least you gave her some happiness in her last days. __________________ Fufill your fantasies...FG Fantasy Fella

04-22-2008, 06:04 AM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesnowdah Posts: 6,937	You are a dear soul, lawcat, rest in beautiful peace and tranquility Lucy __________________ gonna do what I can instead of complain and fret about what I can't Joanie

04-30-2008, 04:32 PM
Saelym Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Courtenay, B.C. Posts: 2,342	Somehow I missed this before. I am very sorry for the loss of Lucy.. no matter how short of time she was with you, she will be missed. __________________ Forever in my heart. Miss Achievement-- May 10th, 1993 - November 7th, 2008.

04-30-2008, 05:22 PM
lawcat Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 145	Thanks everybody for the kind words. I only had her for a little bit but I miss her (we had quite a routine with all the meds and syringe feeding I was doing). I do feel good knowing that she died quietly and while I was holding and petting her - so, she did know love while she was with me and at the end of her life.