My George

I procrastinated in posting this or maybe it was that I just could not make myself do it. Then I realized that I really should. If it were any of your kitties, Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d like to know. Maybe I just feel like having a meltdown today. My baby boy, George, became ill with diarrhea about a month ago. He was acting normal in all other ways so I phoned the vet and he prescribed some general antibiotics which seemed to help. I noticed that he wasnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t feeling his best (not sleeping in his normal spot in our bedroom) but thought that the antibiotics might had been upsetting his stomach. The following weekend I noticed his appetite had decreased so I took him in Monday morning. They said his blood cell count was very low. I knew that wasnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t good news but the vet said it could be a variety of things. After a week of testing and back in on Friday for an ultrasound, he was full of cancer on the outside of his intestines and there were tumors forming on other organs as well. They told me it was the most aggressive form of cancer he could have gotten and at the most he had 30 days to live. I was crushed. How could my baby who looked a little older to me but still so healthy, be so sick and I didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t see it? When we brought him home that night, he didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t come upstairs to bed and he wouldnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t eat or drink no matter what I put in front of him. I knew he must have been in a great deal of pain. He even urinated three times on the rug he was lying on. We took him to our vetâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s office the next morning to see what we could do for the pain, etc. She explained that we could try to give pain medication, appetite stimulants, fluids, cortisone shots etc. but there were no guarantees and he would have to come in every few days for fluids. In the end, we were just buying a few moments of time. We made the decision to say goodbye. Having one day to absorb it all didn't seem like enough time.

Knowing I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t deal well with “remindersâ€, my husband came home and immediately put away his favorite toy (and old sock) took his litter box and put his food bowl away. It didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t help. I could still see him so vividly that I would reach down to pet his head. I would go around the corner to his normal spots and call out to say hello out of habit. My house is so quiet now. I didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t realize how many conversations we had during the day. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d talk and heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d answer with a chirp or coo. Megan misses him and it was heartbreaking to watch her sniff the air and go looking for him. I canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t believe I have been able to go on with my daily life but somehow I have. I feel guilty about that, too. I apologize for my marathon post. Here are some random pictures of my baby boy:




Last Christmas enjoying his secret santa wrapping paper

I am so sorry, I can feel your terrible agonizing pain and I know the sorrow all too well. Reaching to pet his head only to realize he is not here with you anymore...We are sending you our warm thoughts of for everyday when you feel like falling apart.
Marina

OMG, I am so sorry! To be told that dreadful news and loose George so quick is such a shock.

I too had a tabby like George. His name was Spacy. Huge cat. But he got thin and I took him in. Cancer. The vet could feel it. I miss him every day.

George was a sweet boy. Beautiful pictures.

My heart breaks for you looking around for him. What more could George have wanted than to have a home with loving people like you.

God bless you and George., I am so very sorry.

I'm so sorry for your loss of your beautiful beloved George. He is in good company at the Bridge. Keep a close eye on Megan, some kitties grieve to the point it can affect their health.

George

You don't expect to get news like that, let alone to have only a day to process, but you didn't let George suffer unnecessarily.

Play happily over the Rainbow Bridge, George.

Your George was beautiful and you can just see how loved he was - right to the end when you put his good over your own heartache. Many prayers for the pain to ease, while you keep his love in your heart.

I'm so sorry George had to leave you. What a beautiful boy--gone too soon from your arms but not your heart. RIP Little Man

Chris, i'm so pleased you found the strength to bring George into the Bridge

I'll always remember the video you sent me a few years ago of George and his "Sockie". I thought it was so cute!, and there my Jack does exactly the same with his toys.

Don't feel guilty about going on with everyday life, because George knows you have to do it for your own sanity but he still knows your missing him

Awwww look at the size of him in the first picture, he's as cute as a button

I hope your having fun at the bridge baby boy, but keep watching over your Mum because she misses you so much

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I am so sorry for your loss. They do become a part of the fabric of our lives so when they are gone, there are holes so heartbreaking and large. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Look how tiny George was as a kitten.
He grew into that handsome boy who filled your life with love.

I am so sorry Chris...
George

Oh hun, I can only imagine how hard it was for you to write that... I AM glad that you let us know, so that we can share in your grief. You're not alone. May that handsome guy live forever in your heart.

Oh Chris, I am so very sorry.

George was such a cute little mite and grew into a handsome hunka cat.

There's a picture you posted of him being a "wild idiot" as a wee little kitten that made that phrase, "wild idiot", an intrinsic part of my lexicon. I use it all the time, especially when Mojo gets her wild on. And every time I do I think of your George. Here it is:



Your little "wild idiot" will live on in my mind for as long as I have cats, because they all have those moments.

Look after your mommy and sister, George. Gorgeous cat in life, forever a beautiful soul.

Awwwww look at him there

Awww... thank you everyone. I think the shock is wearing off and it's crying weekend.

Heidi - Thanks for the laugh My hubby thanks you also. I swear that boy was possessed when he was young. That is the consequence of having to raise without a kitty Mom to keep him in line. He was a nut.

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That is the consequence of having to raise them without a kitty Mom to keep them in line. He was a nut.

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I think that's why Jack is so different from the girls because he had to be removed from his Mum at 6 weeks. When he does his running and growling routine the girls look at him as if he's lost it

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear about George, who was such a part of the TCS family, and a little character. My condolences to you and your DH. , George.

Chris, I know how much you loved George.

RIP George - you had a Mum & Dad that loved you OH so much. and of course some fur sisters!

Thinking of you Chris!

Oh Chris, I was worried when I saw the title when looking at the main view of the forums, but thought naw, it can't be. Now I know why. Your wild baby boy turned into a stoic little man! I'm so glad Heidi's post gave you a smile, but I can't imagine the overwhelming sense of... helplessness when you find out something like that with just no time!

I am so so so so so sorry!

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you everyone. Your words really give me much comfort