Meg is very ill - she has acute kidney failure.
It's been very quick - she stopped eating last night and Scott took
her to the vet this morning. They took her up to the animal hospital
for blood tests and the results are off the scales.
Scott's picking her up this afternoon so she can spend one last night
at home, and then we've got to take her to the vet in the morning for
our final act of kindness.
I've been in tears most of the day.
Kate
Kreisleriana - 20 Feb 2008 15:51 GMT
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> Kate
What a sad month this has been! Unfortunately, kidney failure often seems
to come on very suddenly--- that's how it happened to my sweet Mimi. Purrs
for her and for her whole family.
kilikini - 20 Feb 2008 16:04 GMT
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> seems to come on very suddenly--- that's how it happened to my sweet
> Mimi. Purrs for her and for her whole family.
It has been a sad month! Kate, I'm so sorry. I never know what to say in
these situations. Purrs go out to your family.
kili
Daniel Mahoney - 20 Feb 2008 15:56 GMT
> Meg is very ill - she has acute kidney failure.
It seems like we've been having an awful lot of kitties leaving for the
Bridge in the last few weeks. I am very sorry, Kate. This is horribly sad,
but you are doing the most loving thing for her. You have our purrs and
prayers.
Dan
~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ - 20 Feb 2008 16:01 GMT
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Oh dear, Kate... I'm so sorry. I went through this yesterday... `and am
still so sad. God bless Meg as she prepares for her journey.
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Lesley - 20 Feb 2008 16:12 GMT
>Meg is very ill - she has acute kidney failure.
Sending purrs and prayers for everyone
Lesley
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Adrian - 20 Feb 2008 16:33 GMT
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What a terrible week it has been. Comforting purrs for you and Scott. :-(

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Irulan - 20 Feb 2008 17:06 GMT
We will purr and pray for Meg's comfortable
passing and safe journey to the RB. Our hearts
go out to you.
Lily & her mama

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Matthew - 20 Feb 2008 17:11 GMT
Kate I am so sorry
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STEELER - 20 Feb 2008 17:13 GMT
kate I am so sorry. I know there are not words that can help. I can only
say you are doing what is right by not having her suffer, but knowing that
will not make you suffer less. I only wish I could make your pain go away.
hugs to you all and also to little Meg.
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I'm so sorry to hear this, Kate. Purrs for your heart and for strength in
making the decision.
Tweed, Kitty Farmcat & Boyfriend. UK.
Shiral - 20 Feb 2008 18:58 GMT
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I'm so sorry for Meg and for you and Scott, Kate. We've all been
there, having to say farewell to our beloved friends, and we know that
hurt very well. We'll be thinking of you and with you in spirit for
the next 24 hours and beyond!
(((Kate)))
Melissa
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I'm so very sorry. I know it's hard. Purrs on the way for an easy crossing
for Meg and to help heal the hurt of your broken hearts.
Jill
Marina - 20 Feb 2008 19:18 GMT
> Scott's picking her up this afternoon so she can spend one last night
> at home, and then we've got to take her to the vet in the morning for
> our final act of kindness.
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> I've been in tears most of the day.
i'm so sorry, kate. we'll be purring for you all.

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Joy - 20 Feb 2008 19:31 GMT
((((((((((Kate and Scott))))))))))
Greater love hath no pet slave ...

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Ann - 20 Feb 2008 21:11 GMT
Purrs on the way.
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Will in New Haven - 20 Feb 2008 21:43 GMT
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> Kate
You are being good to her right through the end. Love sometimes leads
to very hard decisions.
She is either going on an adventure none of us can imagine or she is
going to the Bridge we know of in our hearts. In either case, she
won't have kidney failure anymore and will be around when you cross.
Will in New Haven
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Kyla =^..^= - 20 Feb 2008 21:44 GMT
Ohh Kate, I'm SO sorry to hear about this. I know what you're going thru
sweetie. You are doing the right thing for Meg. Poor kitty, poor you and
Scott..
Many PURRS and prayers headed your way for your comfort.
So many kitties going to Rainbow Bridge thisweek/ year. So sad.
You are doing the best thing for her and she loves you for it.
((((HUG)))
Kyla
--in tears knowing what you're going thru hon.
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Karen - 21 Feb 2008 00:12 GMT
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Oh no! I'm so very sorry to hear this. I'm so sorry.
Granby - 21 Feb 2008 01:26 GMT
Oh, I am so sorry. prayers for you and a safe trip to the bridge for your
friend. It is so hard and just know that although most of us don't have the
right words, we all care.
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Victor Martinez - 21 Feb 2008 00:29 GMT
> Meg is very ill - she has acute kidney failure.
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I'm so very sorry to hear this. Purrs and prayers for you all are on
the way.
Sam, supervised by Mistletoe
hopitus - 21 Feb 2008 03:56 GMT
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> Sam, supervised by Mistletoe
Please accept my sincere condolences. I am sure she had a
happy home and life with you. Purrs for your courage to give
your beloved friend the last gift of loving kindness. It is so hard.
Gandalf - 21 Feb 2008 03:58 GMT
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>Kate
I so very sorry to hear this.
Unfortunately, with kidney failure (in people as well as cats) a LOT of
kidney function is lost before you feel ill. And we all know how cats
will hide their illnesses from us :-(
Purrs are on the way for Meg to have an easy trip to the Bridge, and for
your broken heart.
How terrible to have this happen with no warning at all, and no time to
'get ready'. That has to be the worst part.
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-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.
Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There
will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more.
How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
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22brix - 21 Feb 2008 04:47 GMT
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Kate,
I am so very sorry about Meg. I lost my sweet Tortle yesterday to this
horrible disease. It never ceases to amaze me how a bundle of fur, claws and
teeth can wrap her paws around your heart. May you find solace and peace,
knowing that she no longer will be in pain and suffering.
Sharing your tears,
Bonnie
Kyla =^..^= - 21 Feb 2008 06:36 GMT
"22brix" ...
> "Kate"
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> Bonnie
I too am sharing both your tears now. This is all so sad.
Bless your hearts and LOTS of loving purrs sent to you and yours.
Love
Kyla
PS, you both might want to light a candle in their honor.
It will help with your healing.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng
is the link...
Hope it helps with your losses
xx
Kate - 21 Feb 2008 12:01 GMT
We went this morning - the vet was lovely. He sedated her first so
that she went sleepy and so we wouldn't have to restrain her for the
injection. She went peacefully with Scott and I stroking her, and
Daniel got to stroke her too, though he's still too young to
understand (he's only 15mths).
We are having her cremated and we are collecting her ashes next week.
Got home just as a beautiful bunch of tulips was delivered from her
previous owner thanking us for having given her such a good home.
Thank you all for the kind words and purrs.
Kate
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Adrian - 21 Feb 2008 12:18 GMT
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{{{{{{{{{{{{ Kate }}}}}}}}}}}}
I have lit a candle for Meg.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Meg

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polonca12000 - 25 Feb 2008 22:07 GMT
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>> Kate
>Adrian wrote:
> {{{{{{{{{{{{ Kate }}}}}}}}}}}}
> I have lit a candle for Meg.
> http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Meg
A candle is lit.
Purrs,
Polonca and Soncek
Lisa Katt - 21 Feb 2008 18:00 GMT
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HUGS!!!
Elisabet
Granby - 21 Feb 2008 18:49 GMT
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> Elisabet
yepp - 21 Feb 2008 18:18 GMT
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I'm so sorry Kate. My Casey died from CRF last December. Sincerest
sympathies.
STEELER - 21 Feb 2008 19:10 GMT
I am so sorry kate. may the transition to the RB be one of ease.
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Charleen Welton - 23 Feb 2008 13:29 GMT
Dear Kate, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. May you all find peace and
happiness in the coming days in the memories and pictures of Meg from the
happy days and times she gave you.

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Kyla =^..^= - 23 Feb 2008 22:57 GMT
Kate, bless your poor hearts. Many PURRS sent from us for you and Scott.
I am SO sorry this had to happen, but it was the ultimate act of kindness on
your part. It will be devasting for a while, but your beloved kitty is at
The Bridge, in no more pain and happy. You, on the other hand are going
thru such sorrow. I am weeping as I write this to you.
HUGS and PURRS
Kyla
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Lucys Mom - 24 Feb 2008 02:00 GMT
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>> Kate
Oh Kate....I'm so very sorry. The crew is sending purrs for your
heartache and Meg's safe journey. I'll tell Casper and Shadow to keep
an eye out for her.
So many lately.....
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I'm so, so sorry.
Lots of purrs and hugs,
Polonca and Soncek