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I wanted to introduce myself to everyone. I am new to the site and look forward to becoming a part of the community. I became a first time cat owner 14 yrs ago. I had just been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and had to leave my job. I didn't have any children at that time and I knew I needed a companion while my husband was at work.
We went to the North Shore Animal League and within 2 minutes I found my cat, Griffin. Griffin was a black and white short hair domestic. He was my buddy and was with me through every step of my Multiple Sclerosis. He knew when I wasn't well and kept vigil over me. He was an amazing cat. I am so thankful and grateful his love and companionship.
Griffin's birthday was Jan 1st, he had just turned 15 yrs old. That friday January 4th I heard a shriek from him that I had never heard. I ran to see what was wrong, he lost the ability to move his back legs and crying in pain. Within 10 mins, I scooped him up and drove him to the 24 emergency vet about 5 minutes from my home. They rushed Griffin into the exam room and checked him out. I honestly thought he dislocated his hip and surgery would be required, and all would be well. Sadly that was not the case, Griffin was in congestive heart failure and threw a blood clot which rendered him paralyzed. The doc explained this was a common occurrence in older cats. He had no palpable pulse in other leg and in great pain. The doc told me the decision was mine, but euthanasia would be the best thing. I was shocked. He was fine 20 minutes ago, how could this be???? I was devastated .. this was my Griffin. I wanted to hang on to him but that would be selfish. I made the very difficult choice to put him to sleep. I said my good byes while he was in the oxygen ccbox. I told him it was OK, he would be with the angels and all of my family members who passed on would be there for him. He put his little front paw on the glass and I put my hand on the glass and told him how much I love him.
He was gone and so was a piece of my heart. I love my Griffie so much. This was the first time I had ever experienced anything like this. I was in a state of total shock.
I knew I needed another cat, I couldn't be without one. I saw 2 beautiful cats for adoption through a local rescue group. Sonic and Turbo, I fell in love. I adopted both of them. They are black short hair domestic. Sonic has yellow beautiful eyes and Turbo has greenish yellow eyes. They have restored the harmony in our home. I now have 4 sons. My 9yr old son,my 11yr old dog, and my 2 kitties Sonic and Turbo.
It was not an easy choice to jump back into having a cat or cats, but I told Griffin he could never be replaced, this was a continuation of our love and giving 2 new cats a nice lease on life, as we did for him. Once I said those words and told Griffin my love for him is unwavering I felt better. I also told Griffie he is always welcome to come around us, this will ALWAYS be his home. With that I felt as though I released Griffin to go over the rainbow. I must admit it was a difficult yet freeing experience.
I want to thank you all for reading my story and look forward to the amazing amount of knowledge available through you all...
We went to the North Shore Animal League and within 2 minutes I found my cat, Griffin. Griffin was a black and white short hair domestic. He was my buddy and was with me through every step of my Multiple Sclerosis. He knew when I wasn't well and kept vigil over me. He was an amazing cat. I am so thankful and grateful his love and companionship.
Griffin's birthday was Jan 1st, he had just turned 15 yrs old. That friday January 4th I heard a shriek from him that I had never heard. I ran to see what was wrong, he lost the ability to move his back legs and crying in pain. Within 10 mins, I scooped him up and drove him to the 24 emergency vet about 5 minutes from my home. They rushed Griffin into the exam room and checked him out. I honestly thought he dislocated his hip and surgery would be required, and all would be well. Sadly that was not the case, Griffin was in congestive heart failure and threw a blood clot which rendered him paralyzed. The doc explained this was a common occurrence in older cats. He had no palpable pulse in other leg and in great pain. The doc told me the decision was mine, but euthanasia would be the best thing. I was shocked. He was fine 20 minutes ago, how could this be???? I was devastated .. this was my Griffin. I wanted to hang on to him but that would be selfish. I made the very difficult choice to put him to sleep. I said my good byes while he was in the oxygen ccbox. I told him it was OK, he would be with the angels and all of my family members who passed on would be there for him. He put his little front paw on the glass and I put my hand on the glass and told him how much I love him.
He was gone and so was a piece of my heart. I love my Griffie so much. This was the first time I had ever experienced anything like this. I was in a state of total shock.
I knew I needed another cat, I couldn't be without one. I saw 2 beautiful cats for adoption through a local rescue group. Sonic and Turbo, I fell in love. I adopted both of them. They are black short hair domestic. Sonic has yellow beautiful eyes and Turbo has greenish yellow eyes. They have restored the harmony in our home. I now have 4 sons. My 9yr old son,my 11yr old dog, and my 2 kitties Sonic and Turbo.
It was not an easy choice to jump back into having a cat or cats, but I told Griffin he could never be replaced, this was a continuation of our love and giving 2 new cats a nice lease on life, as we did for him. Once I said those words and told Griffin my love for him is unwavering I felt better. I also told Griffie he is always welcome to come around us, this will ALWAYS be his home. With that I felt as though I released Griffin to go over the rainbow. I must admit it was a difficult yet freeing experience.
I want to thank you all for reading my story and look forward to the amazing amount of knowledge available through you all...
