I am so very, very sorry.

Dan

You did the right, the courageous, and the most merciful thing one can do
with a beloved companion. I know Smokey will be the first to greet and thank
you someday for releasing her from her agonies. And I, in the meantime, offer
you and all Smokey's dear ones a prayer for peace.

Blessed be,
Baha

TED said that even though she was responding to IV fluids, and even
ate some, they were 85-95% sure that it was cancer, and at her age
(and weakness due to problems eating) she may not survive a biopsy
surgery, let alone any kind of treatment.  We didn't think it was fair
to force her through any of that, or to make her "live" and have the
food crammed down her throat every couple of hours (since her tongue
was so bad, she couldn't eat on her own any more) for a few more days/
weeks or however long she could have made it. We did the deed at
around 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time (US).

Smokey is, in theory, napping in the sun at the Rainbow Bridge, but
is, in reality, buried in the back yard (a couple yards from Ivy, RB
2002), with a package of Pounce treats, which were her favorite.

She was given to us in November of 1993, by a former co-worker that
was moving that couldn't (or just plain didn't want to) take her with,
and she was probably about a year old then.Se was front declawed,
but , we found out when she went into heat, not spayed - we quickly
remedied that.  4 years ago, she lost all 4 fangs after a trip to TED,
she had a couple of abscesses that caused that.  She still continued
to eat kibble, though, and would jump over any doggy-gate that we had
to chase a tossed pounce treat, 9 out of 10 times without even
touching the gate, nor even brushing it with her belly fur.  She would
come running when we shook the can, unless she was sleeping soundly
(which was more often as of late). She was the puke-queen, stole 1/2
the meat from a roast beef sandwich when I wasn't looking, and ate 3
"chicken" McNuggets that were left over and had not yet made it to the
fridge (actually managing to open the cardboard "clamshell" container
they were in).

Rest In Peace, ol' Anti-Social-She-B!itch-From Hell, you will be
missed.

I am so sorry.  We are sending all of you our best and most soothing purrs.

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MMJ, I am so sorry. She was a lucky kitty to have such a long
life with people who loved her so much.

Sherry

Nancy, you did so much so loveingly. You were so kind.
Sleep gently and peacefully smokey.
Charleen
Aggie Marble
Victor Velcro

TED said that even though she was responding to IV fluids, and even
ate some, they were 85-95% sure that it was cancer, and at her age
(and weakness due to problems eating) she may not survive a biopsy
surgery, let alone any kind of treatment.  We didn't think it was fair
to force her through any of that, or to make her "live" and have the
food crammed down her throat every couple of hours (since her tongue
was so bad, she couldn't eat on her own any more) for a few more days/
weeks or however long she could have made it. We did the deed at
around 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time (US).

Smokey is, in theory, napping in the sun at the Rainbow Bridge, but
is, in reality, buried in the back yard (a couple yards from Ivy, RB
2002), with a package of Pounce treats, which were her favorite.

She was given to us in November of 1993, by a former co-worker that
was moving that couldn't (or just plain didn't want to) take her with,
and she was probably about a year old then.Se was front declawed,
but , we found out when she went into heat, not spayed - we quickly
remedied that.  4 years ago, she lost all 4 fangs after a trip to TED,
she had a couple of abscesses that caused that.  She still continued
to eat kibble, though, and would jump over any doggy-gate that we had
to chase a tossed pounce treat, 9 out of 10 times without even
touching the gate, nor even brushing it with her belly fur.  She would
come running when we shook the can, unless she was sleeping soundly
(which was more often as of late). She was the puke-queen, stole 1/2
the meat from a roast beef sandwich when I wasn't looking, and ate 3
"chicken" McNuggets that were left over and had not yet made it to the
fridge (actually managing to open the cardboard "clamshell" container
they were in).

Rest In Peace, ol' Anti-Social-She-B!itch-From Hell, you will be
missed.

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lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-
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My condolences.  I felt the same way about Zak when I sent him off; could
not bear the thought of his last days consisting of forced feedings and
fluid injections.

Andy

I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm sure you did the right thing.

My condolences on the loss of Smokey.  Take care.

rrb

I am so sorry

TED said that even though she was responding to IV fluids, and even
ate some, they were 85-95% sure that it was cancer, and at her age
(and weakness due to problems eating) she may not survive a biopsy
surgery, let alone any kind of treatment.  We didn't think it was fair
to force her through any of that, or to make her "live" and have the
food crammed down her throat every couple of hours (since her tongue
was so bad, she couldn't eat on her own any more) for a few more days/
weeks or however long she could have made it. We did the deed at
around 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time (US).

Smokey is, in theory, napping in the sun at the Rainbow Bridge, but
is, in reality, buried in the back yard (a couple yards from Ivy, RB
2002), with a package of Pounce treats, which were her favorite.

She was given to us in November of 1993, by a former co-worker that
was moving that couldn't (or just plain didn't want to) take her with,
and she was probably about a year old then.Se was front declawed,
but , we found out when she went into heat, not spayed - we quickly
remedied that.  4 years ago, she lost all 4 fangs after a trip to TED,
she had a couple of abscesses that caused that.  She still continued
to eat kibble, though, and would jump over any doggy-gate that we had
to chase a tossed pounce treat, 9 out of 10 times without even
touching the gate, nor even brushing it with her belly fur.  She would
come running when we shook the can, unless she was sleeping soundly
(which was more often as of late). She was the puke-queen, stole 1/2
the meat from a roast beef sandwich when I wasn't looking, and ate 3
"chicken" McNuggets that were left over and had not yet made it to the
fridge (actually managing to open the cardboard "clamshell" container
they were in).

Rest In Peace, ol' Anti-Social-She-B!itch-From Hell, you will be
missed.

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lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-
blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)©
email me at nalee1964 (at) comcast (dot) net
http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep

Smokey is, in theory, napping in the sun at the Rainbow Bridge, but
is, in reality, buried in the back yard (a couple yards from Ivy, RB
2002), with a package of Pounce treats, which were her favorite.

================================

I'm so sorry Nancy.  Smokey sounds like a total cat and got the life she
deserved after you became her family.  She'll be missed here and welcome at
the "Ghost Mouser."

Pam S.

I'm so sorry. Its such a hard thing to do, but it is what unconditional love
asks of us.

She'll be in great company at The Bridge

Yowie

It is very sad to hear this but on the other hand I am grateful that
you did the right thing,
not to force her to live a life that might not have been what she
wished for anymore.
It is hard to make that decision, I know it, but I am sure that every
little cat-soul will
come back - another place/another time, maybe the same place - to
start all over again -
healthy and happy. Be on the look the next three month for kittens
that come your way.

{{{hugs}}}

Bettina

TED said that even though she was responding to IV fluids, and even
ate some, they were 85-95% sure that it was cancer, and at her age
(and weakness due to problems eating) she may not survive a biopsy
surgery, let alone any kind of treatment.  We didn't think it was fair
to force her through any of that, or to make her "live" and have the
food crammed down her throat every couple of hours (since her tongue
was so bad, she couldn't eat on her own any more) for a few more days/
weeks or however long she could have made it. We did the deed at
around 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time (US).

Smokey is, in theory, napping in the sun at the Rainbow Bridge, but
is, in reality, buried in the back yard (a couple yards from Ivy, RB
2002), with a package of Pounce treats, which were her favorite.

God speed, Smokey.  And know that you have so many friends surrounding you
at the Rainbow Bridge.

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lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-
blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)©
email me at nalee1964 (at) comcast (dot) net
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TED said that even though she was responding to IV fluids, and even
ate some, they were 85-95% sure that it was cancer, and at her age
(and weakness due to problems eating) she may not survive a biopsy
surgery, let alone any kind of treatment.  We didn't think it was fair
to force her through any of that, or to make her "live" and have the
food crammed down her throat every couple of hours (since her tongue
was so bad, she couldn't eat on her own any more) for a few more days/
weeks or however long she could have made it. We did the deed at
around 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time (US).

Smokey is, in theory, napping in the sun at the Rainbow Bridge, but
is, in reality, buried in the back yard (a couple yards from Ivy, RB
2002), with a package of Pounce treats, which were her favorite.

She was given to us in November of 1993, by a former co-worker that
was moving that couldn't (or just plain didn't want to) take her with,
and she was probably about a year old then.Se was front declawed,
but , we found out when she went into heat, not spayed - we quickly
remedied that.  4 years ago, she lost all 4 fangs after a trip to TED,
she had a couple of abscesses that caused that.  She still continued
to eat kibble, though, and would jump over any doggy-gate that we had
to chase a tossed pounce treat, 9 out of 10 times without even
touching the gate, nor even brushing it with her belly fur.  She would
come running when we shook the can, unless she was sleeping soundly
(which was more often as of late). She was the puke-queen, stole 1/2
the meat from a roast beef sandwich when I wasn't looking, and ate 3
"chicken" McNuggets that were left over and had not yet made it to the
fridge (actually managing to open the cardboard "clamshell" container
they were in).

Rest In Peace, ol' Anti-Social-She-B!itch-From Hell, you will be
missed.

***************************

Doing the right thing shouldn't be so painful, and I know you are going to
miss her.

Does sound like she took every drop of pleasure out of life, and that there
wasn't much good in the future.  Its a kindness that she could miss that.

Ours will be getting extra scritches the next few days (whether they want
them or not)

Jo

My heart goes out to you. We will all miss reading about Smokey. She
had a long run and was loved.

--
Will in New Haven

I'm so very sorry about Smokey. Clearly, it was time for her journey to
the Bridge.

Purrs for your broken heart.

~~~~~~~~~~~~  >^..^<
"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-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.
- Robert Heinlein

I am so, so sorry to hear this.  Purrs on the way for your breaking heart,
and a candle will be lit to help Smokey on her way to the Bridge.

Hugs,

CatNipped

TED said that even though she was responding to IV fluids, and even
ate some, they were 85-95% sure that it was cancer, and at her age
(and weakness due to problems eating) she may not survive a biopsy
surgery, let alone any kind of treatment.  We didn't think it was fair
to force her through any of that, or to make her "live" and have the
food crammed down her throat every couple of hours (since her tongue
was so bad, she couldn't eat on her own any more) for a few more days/
weeks or however long she could have made it. We did the deed at
around 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time (US).

Smokey is, in theory, napping in the sun at the Rainbow Bridge, but
is, in reality, buried in the back yard (a couple yards from Ivy, RB
2002), with a package of Pounce treats, which were her favorite.

She was given to us in November of 1993, by a former co-worker that
was moving that couldn't (or just plain didn't want to) take her with,
and she was probably about a year old then.Se was front declawed,
but , we found out when she went into heat, not spayed - we quickly
remedied that.  4 years ago, she lost all 4 fangs after a trip to TED,
she had a couple of abscesses that caused that.  She still continued
to eat kibble, though, and would jump over any doggy-gate that we had
to chase a tossed pounce treat, 9 out of 10 times without even
touching the gate, nor even brushing it with her belly fur.  She would
come running when we shook the can, unless she was sleeping soundly
(which was more often as of late). She was the puke-queen, stole 1/2
the meat from a roast beef sandwich when I wasn't looking, and ate 3
"chicken" McNuggets that were left over and had not yet made it to the
fridge (actually managing to open the cardboard "clamshell" container
they were in).

Rest In Peace, ol' Anti-Social-She-B!itch-From Hell, you will be
missed.

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lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-
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So sorry to hear this.

I'm so sorry.
Purrs and hugs,
Polonca and Soncek