Tiny cat, big roar. Goodbye sweet Rory. 4/2014 - 2/8/2016

She struggled with end stage kidney disease and fought valiantly, keeping her spunk and spirit, surprising her vets, even when values said she shouldn't be doing so well.  It was almost a year ago- February 24th, actually- when her internist delivered the news that Rory had underdeveloped kidneys (diagnosed via ultrasound) and her days were numbered.  She would have been just two years old this April, but she was a fighter up to the end, even when her tiny body was breaking down and it was apparent that she wouldn't be with us much longer.  She still "roared" for food, she loved nothing more than a good brushing and a good meal. She may have been with us for a very brief time, she had a kittenish body still, but she left a huge impression. She taught me to not take the happy moments, all the love that's shared in those moments, for granted. She resisted sub-q treatments like crazy when we began them a little over a year ago, and yesterday she purred as I scratched her head and the warm LR solution did its best to help compensate for failing kidneys.  

There comes a day when the best you can do isn't enough and today was that day.  Rory will be missed by her three littermate brothers: Tyger, Tavi and Rumi. Her adopted big sisters, Vivi and Phoebe, will miss her, too. 

I love and will always remember you, sweet little Ror.  It was an honor and a privilege to be your furmom. Your adorable squeaky meows, ready purr and gentle head butts will be sorely missed.  You were sweetness and light in a soft little body- an angel in feline form. 

She was gorgeous, and far too young. I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Rory.

I am so sorry you lost this beautiful little girl. RIP little Rory 

I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

RIP sweet Rory

I'm so sorry for the loss of beautiful, sweet Rory.  

I'm so sorry about Rory.  To lose one so young is it's own special pain.  Rory was a beautiful cat and it sounds like she packed a lot of living into her short life.   She will always be with you in your heart and memories as a very special girl.  

RIP sweet Rory.        

What a tragedy to lose a sweet little soul like Rory, one so young and so wanted. I am just so happy for her that she had you in her short little life, she knew love and happiness, and I'm sure it helped her through her illness and her journey to the Rainbow Bridge. She will be so sorely missed, the world is a little emptier with her passing, but the heavens gained such a beautiful star. The little angel gained her shining wings.  My heart goes out to you and her siblings, I pray you can all find comfort in your precious memories. Try to remember the bond you formed can never be taken from you, not even death can wrestle her place in your heart away. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, give each of those who remain behind a kiss from me, and know I will mourn with you over the loss of someone so precious. RIP dear Rory, you will be securely held forever more in the loving hearts of your family, and will never be forgotten!

Oh no, I'm so sorry for the loss of your baby

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was so beautiful and so clearly loved.  She will never forget you either and she will always love you, too. 

My condolences. It's always hard to lose a furry baby, but doubly difficult when they're so young. RIP, Rory.

Gentle dreams, Little Rory.  You will be missed.  Gentle dreams.

That is a very beautiful kitty, loving eyes, Sorry for your loss. God Bless.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  

Rory was such a cutie pie. Rest in peace, little one. 

I grieve with you, ma'am. To lose one so very young makes the pain that much harder to endure. Your Rory was such a beautiful kitty, and I know the pain is as real as it would be if you had lost a cherished family member. Cry if that is what you need to do, look a photo, kick a box across the hall. I did that and more when my Midnight passed 24 years ago. But allow yourself to feel everything that she meant to you, both good and bad. And know that you are to be commended for giving her such a great loving home and surrounding her with her kitty family. Be there for them too, because it will affect them just as much as it does you. You made Rory's final moments that much easier for her to experience.

Rest in peace, precious sweet angel. Rory eternal..

Aww I'm so sorry about dear little Rory!  She was such a pretty kitty with such beautiful eyes!

Such a wonderful tribute to an obviously one-of-a-kind kitty.  RIP, little one.  

This response is way overdue, and I'm so sorry I didn't get around to it earlier.  I want everyone who responded to know how much your kind and thoughtful words have meant to me. I ended up losing another furbaby a week later: Phoebe, who passed at the age of 15. In fact, I was looking after Phoebe, who was ill, when Rory crashed. A family member took Rory to the emergency vet and it didn't occur to me at that time that I would never see her again. I thought, I had hoped with every fiber of my being, that she could be saved. I knew she was getting close to "that time", but I didn't think it had arrived just yet. So I have had to sort through a ton of guilt and remorse on top of my grief. Our family shrank by two so suddenly. It was a quite a shock, even though I knew neither of them would be around for much longer. It's always a shock, isn't it. 

Again, thank you so, so very much. Your words touched my heart and brought me to tears last time I was here, and here I am with the floodgates open once more. I hate that loving them means losing them one day. Despite how painful it is to say goodbye, I've never regretted opening my heart and home to them. Not for one second. I'm sure you know exactly what I mean   

Oh my gosh I can't believe you lost Phoebe the week after Rory.  I'm so sorry!  Losing one is hard enough but two in such a short period?  I totally agree with you, that no matter how hard it is to say goodbye, I would still open my heart and risk the heartbreak, which we all know is coming.  

I'm so glad you wrote back.  Sometimes people don't or just can't.  It helps us to know we've helped you.  

Hugs!

the3rdname said:

 
This response is way overdue, and I'm so sorry I didn't get around to it earlier.  I want everyone who responded to know how much your kind and thoughtful words have meant to me. I ended up losing another furbaby a week later: Phoebe, who passed at the age of 15. In fact, I was looking after Phoebe, who was ill, when Rory crashed. A family member took Rory to the emergency vet and it didn't occur to me at that time that I would never see her again. I thought, I had hoped with every fiber of my being, that she could be saved. I knew she was getting close to "that time", but I didn't think it had arrived just yet. So I have had to sort through a ton of guilt and remorse on top of my grief. Our family shrank by two so suddenly. It was a quite a shock, even though I knew neither of them would be around for much longer. It's always a shock, isn't it. 

Again, thank you so, so very much. Your words touched my heart and brought me to tears last time I was here, and here I am with the floodgates open once more. I hate that loving them means losing them one day. Despite how painful it is to say goodbye, I've never regretted opening my heart and home to them. Not for one second. I'm sure you know exactly what I mean 

 

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Everyone grieves their own way. We understand when it's too painful to continue to talk about.

I'm so sorry that you lost Phoebe too. That's a huge blow for someone to take. Rory was there to greet Phoebe when it was her time to cross the bridge. They are together again and will both watch over you very lovingly until the time comes for all of you to be together again. They will both love you forever and they are being taken care of very lovingly. I'm so glad that you found comfort here. Please come by whenever you need to talk, cry or vent. We are still here for you. We do understand.

the3rdname said:

 
This response is way overdue, and I'm so sorry I didn't get around to it earlier.  I want everyone who responded to know how much your kind and thoughtful words have meant to me. I ended up losing another furbaby a week later: Phoebe, who passed at the age of 15. In fact, I was looking after Phoebe, who was ill, when Rory crashed. A family member took Rory to the emergency vet and it didn't occur to me at that time that I would never see her again. I thought, I had hoped with every fiber of my being, that she could be saved. I knew she was getting close to "that time", but I didn't think it had arrived just yet. So I have had to sort through a ton of guilt and remorse on top of my grief. Our family shrank by two so suddenly. It was a quite a shock, even though I knew neither of them would be around for much longer. It's always a shock, isn't it. 

Again, thank you so, so very much. Your words touched my heart and brought me to tears last time I was here, and here I am with the floodgates open once more. I hate that loving them means losing them one day. Despite how painful it is to say goodbye, I've never regretted opening my heart and home to them. Not for one second. I'm sure you know exactly what I mean 

 

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I am sorry that you have another loss in your family.