Sasha has lost a lot of body mass~!

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I am so sorry to hear that it isnt' good news - it is one of those situations where you want to be proved wrong. I totally understand and agree with your decision, there would have to be a very very good chance of a lot of good quality time for me to put a cat through chemo, especially an elderly one, as they simply don't know why they will feel bad, nor can they tell us truly how bad they are feeling, so I would do the same, and cherish the time I had, even if it is shorter.
 

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I am so sorry to hear this. No one knows your baby better than you do and there is no question that what ever you decide will be the best for Sasha.

Lots of hugs for you both


Celebrate his life today. Cherry Garcia for everyone to celebrate Sasha!!!
 

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Love and peace ~~
Namaste~


Happy Birthday Sasha

You are truly loved sweet darling.

 

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Oh Eddie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I understand and support your decision. You and Sasha have such a wonderful bond, I know you are doing what's best for him. I will keep you both close to my heart as you deal with this.


Happy 14th Birthday Sweet Sasha. I hope you are having a wonderful day (enjoy your ice cream!)
 

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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about this.
But goodness, I can't imagine anyone NOT supporting your decision. You know your baby the best, and I wouldn't put an elderly cat through chemo, especially if he's eating pretty well. I had to make a similar decision with my kitty, and you just know what they can take and what they can't. Hugs to you and headbutts to Sasha.
 
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Thank you everyone so so so very much. I can't sleep. I keep getting up to check on him, because I don't want to miss his last breath and tonight he seemed more weary than before. I know the two doctor's visits and ultrasound took a bit of a toll.


This place is the only place I feel any peace because I am surrounded by love here, love for Sasha - everybody loves Sasha and I tell him that all the time. Sasha has been so much a part of the TCS community. It's such a huge loss to me. Sasha was there when I lost my husband 14 years ago; he's seen me through good boyfriends and awful boyfriends; he's watched over Freddie and now is the only friend Saba has in the world; he's the last link to SiSi although I know he can hear her calling to him now. He has kitty folk waiting for him on the RB, and he'll just quietly go to met them. I just will miss him so very much, this rock of my life during the entire decade of my 30's when I finally grew to be comfortable in my own skin. He is so much a part of my life.

I need to cut his fur and put it in the little box I have with Freddie's tabby fur. I need to tell myself that the white baby blanket that SiSi nursed him on, and that he's sat on for 14 years must go with him, and that if it stays here in the house with me, it will be harder. Saba will inherit the plaid wool blanket underneath his sun lamp by the window.

Things come in 3's. First my ovarian cancer surgery last Fall; then the complications this winter, a mis-aligned pelvis that ruptured two disks and pinched my sciatic nerve - Sasha sat by me and cared for me. He wouldn't leave my bed until he saw substantial improvement; then, I wondered, what next? What will happen to me next? But the last wasn't for me, it was for him. Sasha's cancer - the third thing. Medical three's. And somehow I sense that he knows his work here is done. He's protected me and cared for me, nursed me back to health and now it's his time to go. And I know my back will heal perfectly and I'll be ok - because he's done. And it just hurtsmy heart so much because I'd rather have a broken back than to be without him!
I'm crying as I write because it's finally hitting home.

I will go outside and talk to SiSi and tell her her very fine, proud, big strong son is coming home to her now.

Three kitties in three years is a tough one......others have had worse than me and I should be grateful I at least know what is making Sasha ill. At least I have knowledge and know that it will be peaceful and he will not suffer.
 

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Oh, E. So sad for you, so very sad. I hope you get a little more time together, but however that plays out, I know you will do only the very best for him, just exactly what he wants, because he will tell you and you will listen. And when his time comes, you will ache, and Saba and Sandy and Eric and all your friends here will hold you in love, as you bid the Big Fella a safe trip across the Bridge. Thinking of you.
 

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Eddie and Sasha

My thoughts & prayers are with you.
 

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Eddie, my heart goes out to you and Sasha. You will make the right decision for him, never fear, and when it's time for him to cross, he'll be joining SiSi and Freddie, and all three will be watching over you.
 

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Oh Eddie were all crying with you believe me. I held Sophie on my knee while i read your post and she's soaked in my tears


It's just comforting knowing though that once Sasha crosses the bridge he'll be the boy that he was before he became ill, and he won't be on his own either
 

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Eddie, I am so sorry - I just cried when I heard of Sasha's cancer
. I really wish the news had been better. He has been such a rock for you, your protector and your companion. I know that you and Saba will miss him so much when the time comes. At least you have this time to hold him close and tell him all the things that you want to.

Sending love and hugs to you all
 
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I am so glad to have all of you here. He's still under the hot tub, but he did come out to eat a very nice breakfast. So far, the cancer has not affected his red blood cells; his oxygen level is very good and there is no jaundice under his lids or gums.
 
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A couple of people have asked for photos, so they could feel closer to Sasha and actually see him during this time. At first I didn't want to, because he's so thin, but then I reconsidered because we all love him.


He had a really nice afternoon, here he is on the porch:


He deliberately walked over to Freddie's spot and sat there very quietly, for about 20 minutes, as if to tell him "I'm coming now."


Then he slowly walked through the yard to where I was gardening,

and sat in the warm sun keeping me company by the new annuals. He used to do this alot, every Spring, "helping Mom".






I loved this photo of him: head up, proud, strong Sasha, face to the sun. You wouldn't know he was dying, he's so noble here.
 

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Thank you for sharing these...they are wonderful, he has such a quiet, handsome dignity.
 
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