GA 1/22 Tiki has gone to rainbow bridge

I just got a message from Tonya.

She says:

I basically fell off the wagon with the updates and then felt guilty every time I would try to catch up and then just said the heck with it.

So today was just horrible. Out of the blue, with no warning or ryhme or reason I came home and found Tiki dead on the floor. Cold. I rushed to the vet but it was too late. I can't even believe I am writing this. I am just in utter shock. The day was like every other. Nothing out of the ordinary or anything. He tested this morning at 324. I was giving him 2.5 units. I fed him at 9a. He ate his entire bowl of breakfast like usual. I was home until 12:30 then left to run around for work. Got home at 630p - ish. And he was gone. I rushed him to the nearest vet, not my usual one and banged on the door to let me in as they had just closed. Not sure if it was a hypo issue or maybe a sudden heart attack or stroke. There was no sign of vomit or diarrhea or of anything wrong at all. He was laying on the floor at the corner of my bed, not a place where he would usually be. There were some wet spots like drool, it didn't smell like urine. He was just limp. Eyes dialated. I didn't think there was anything the vet could do but I went anyway. He had NEVER had a hypo before so I had no idea what it would look like if thats what actually happened. Even when his numbers dropped to the 30's he would behave like usual but would be meowing his head off. So I don't know what happened. But he is gone. I can't even wrap my head around it.

I owe a reply to Julie as well so I will cross post this to her too.
There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. - Albert Schweitzer





she told me I could share the info. She's just in shock and not sure who all would remember her.

 

It really doesn't matter if she's "remembered" or not

Everyone here is part of the family and when any of us lose one of our sweet babies, it hurts us all.

Fly free sweet Tiki and land softly...You have Cobb and Booger to fly with you tonight on your new wings.

 

Of course there are those of us who remember Tonya and Tiki.

((((Tonya))))

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Fly free sweet Tiki and land softly.

 

Im so sorry for your loss..I remember Tiki..fly free baby, you're an angel now

 

What an awful, sad day this has been in LL. I remember Tonya an Tiki, too. I'm so terribly sorry. Please tell her we are all mourning with her.

Fly free, sweet Tiki, and land softly.

 

I remember them too...I'm so very sorry, please let her know she's in our thoughts and prayers...

Soar high on your new Angel wings Tiki....

 

Many many hugs to Tonya. I remember her and Tiki well. The sudden ones are so hard.
Fly free Tiki, land softly.

 

(((((((Tonya)))))))
I am so sad and shocked by the news ~ I wish I had words of comfort for you.
Sending hugs, and keeping you in my thoughts.


Fly free, sweet Tiki ♥

 

((((((( Tonya)))))))
Of course you and Tiki are remembered. I'm so sorry this happened.

Fly free sweet Tiki...

 

My thoughts and prayers are with Tonya during this difficult time.

Fly free, little one.

 

oh Tonya, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how you must feel to lose Tiki without warning. My heart hurts for you.

Fly free, sweet Tiki.

 

you have my deepest sympathy. there is nothing like losing one of these little ones - they wrap themselves around our hearts and become part of us. I know you were an amazing mom to him, Tonya. He was loved and he knew it.

big hugs to you, Tonya. fly free little one - you are cherished.

 

Dear ((((Tonya)))), We are so very sorry that Tiki has Gone Ahead. He will have so many friends at the Bridge to greet him and keep him safe until you meet again. Fly free, dear Tiki, on your beautiful new golden wings, and send your mamabean a sign that you arrived safely. You are much loved.

In deepest sympathy,

Ella & Edward, Rusty, and Stu (GA)

 

Thanks so much for all of your thoughts, prayers and well wishes. I can barely wrap my head around the fact that he is gone. All I've done all night is wouldda couldda shouldda wondering if I could have done anything to change the day. Was it something I did or didn't do? Knowing I'll never know is unbearable.

 

Tonya, it may have been a sudden blood clot somewhere. It was probably very sudden and over quickly.

Be glad you weren't there to witness it as I was with my civvie Buster. There wouldn't have been anything you could do about it.

Requiem aeternum, Tiki.

{{hugs}}.

 

Such a sad day, sending you deepest sympathy and prayers.

 

We remember you and Tiki as well. I'm so sorrry thohear this news. Fly Free and Land softly, Tiki. You were so well loved.

 

I am so very sorry.......many prayers

 

I'm so sorry. Sending prayers. Fly free Tiki.

 

Oh ((((((Tonya)))))) I'm so sorry! The same thing happened to me with J.D. so I know how you feel.

Fly Free Beautiful Tiki

 

(((Tonya))) I am so very saddened to read the news about your beloved Tiki. I'm sure it was something very sudden since everything was pretty normal that morning. Big hugs to you and sending many prayers.

 

I am so very sorry, Tonya. Please accept my condolences for your loss.

 

My deepest condolences to you Tonya on the loss of your Tiki.

 

Sending all of our love to you during this time....

Dear sweet Tiki I hope you arrived safely to the Rainbow Bridge and don't forget to send your momma a sign you arrived safely.....

Hugs to you Tonya

 

Tonya, I'm so sorry. Safe travels Tiki; send comfort to your mama.

Marilyn and Polly

 

Man, yesterday sucked for LL!

Tonya, I'm so sorry for your loss! I know Tiki will let you know how he is doing real soon!

~Suzanne

 

Oh yes, I so remember Tonya and Tiki... they are family, whether posting here or not.

Tonya, I am so very sorry for your loss, and for the suddenness of it all. it is so extremely difficult when things were fine and then all of a sudden they are not. My deepest sympathies to you. I hope that memories will be of comfort. Tiki will always be with you, always remembered by so many of us.

Tiki, fly free little one. Land softly at the Bridge. Mannie is there, waiting to greet you.

 

(((Tonya))) I am so sorry. Please know that you were an awesome bean for your guy and gave him the best care. Every kitty should be so lucky.
Liz

 

I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to wonder if there's anything you could have done.. I've been doing that since yesterday even though I know we did everything we could. That doesn't make it hurt less. Fly free sweet Tiki. Booger and Cobb were there to make the trip with him.

 

I know many of us here remember Tiki... lighting Butthead's candle to light the way to the Bridge.

MJ

 

((Tonya))) I am so sorry for your loss- Fly free sweet Tiki- you were so loved and cherished!!

 

Thank you all for your kind words of comfort. I never realized what a huge "Presence" he maintained in my house until today when it wasn't there. I still can't believe he is gone.

 

what a beautiful boy - and his eyes! so beautiful.

thinking of you today, Tonya.

 

Here's a good one of those eyes...

 

(((Tonya)))) Tiki is absolutely beautiful---he has the most beautiful eyes and markings- great pictures!! I hope you have those two pics blown up and framed---sending tons and tons of prayers for you!

 

(((Tonya))) Tiki has such magical eyes~ I am so sorry for you♥

 

I'm so deeply sorry for your loss (((Tonya))). I can't imagine how that was, but I know the how the empty heartbreak of loss feels, and you're in my thoughts and prayers. What beautiful pictures of a beautiful boy! Fly free, sweet Tiki.

 

Beautiful Tiki. Those eyes! Amazing!
Thinking of you, (((Tonya))).

 

(((Tonya)))

He was so incredibly beautiful and i know his loss leaves such a big hole in your heart. Of course, I absolutely remember you and Tiki and I am just heartbroken for you. Please don't think this had anything to do with something you did or didn't do.

Keeping you in our prayers. Fly free, beautiful, wonderful Tiki.

 

Such a beautiful boy, I'm so sorry for your loss Tonya

Fly free Tiki

 

My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved kitty Tiki. He will be sorely missed.

Lighting a ring of candles, in memory of your boy Tiki.

So glad he was a such a loving part of your life and you took such wonderful care of him. He was blessed to have you in his life, as you were blessed to have him. Remember that in these tough days ahead.

 

I am so very sorry about your loss. (((hugs))) Mue x

 

So very sorry. ((((Tonya)))) Fly free sweet Tiki and land softly.

 

Beautiful Tiki...Fly free and land softly..many many hugs and blessings (((((Tonya))))