GA Tisha - Rainbow Bridge

Since returning from the hospital two weeks ago with DKA, liver inflammation and pancreatic inflammation, Tisha has never fully recovered. She was eating well, but still losing weight. The vet found fluid in her abdomen yesterday, so we tried to switch her to a combination of antibiotics, steroids, pain meds and anti-nausea meds. Unfortunately, she continued to decline today and was clearly suffering this evening. The vet came in (at 10:00 PM) to see if she could do anything and confirmed that the fluid in her abdomen had increased, she was having difficulty breathing, and that she was slipping into congestive heart failure. So we made the difficult decision that it was time to end her suffering and let her go. She purred with us to the very end. I am heartbroken, but I know that Tisha is somewhere over the rainbow bridge playing fetch with her favorite toys and that she finally feels better.

Thank you all for all of your help and support for the past year. I don't think she would have made it this long without some of the advice I received here. I know I don't always post, but I do really appreciate each one of you.

 

So sorry to hear it was Tisha's time to leave you, but it sounds like you gave her the last gift of love you could give her...a peaceful release from a body that had failed her.

That's the greatest gift we have to give.

Fly free sweet Tisha and land softly! There are many at the bridge to welcome you tonight!

 

I'm so sorry it was her time.
We never get to have enough time with our precious angels....
Prayers for your grieving heart.
Fly Free Tisha.... and a candle to light your way....

 

Depending on what I am told tomorrow, I may be facing a similar decision. I was at my doctor's office yesterday and explaining why I was under stress and he made the point that as a doctor, when he has a patient who isn't going to get better and is suffering, his only option is to withdraw treatment and manage the pain. At least with pets, he observed, we have the ability to give them a release. It is hard for us, but better for them. You made the better choice, as hard as that is for you - you did what was best for Tisha and I commend you for that brave and selfless act.

 

So sorry for your loss....

 

Sending purrs and prayers

 

Thank you all. I knew this was coming, and I know it was the right decision. I even knew it would be hard, but I didn't know it would hurt this much.

 

We give them so much love and they return it.... that it really does hurt. It can hurt more than losing a person because our furry family members
are with us more.... offer unconditional love...and really impact our lives... they are excited to see us as we walk in the door....
We don't really get that treatment from our people in our lives.... ( we get tired of being around each other constantly- after all)
But we never tire of our furbabies.

 

I'm so sorry :-( hugs

 

big hugs and prayers. Not much hurts more than this kind of loss. But, your baby is no longer in pain, and she will always be with you. Have fun at the bridge with all the others sweet Tisha, send your mom a sign you're safely there and happy.

 

Lisa,
I'm SO sorry it was Tisha's time to cross....remember - she's not gone, you just have to hug her differently.

Soar high on your new angel wings sweet girl....landing softly back in Mama's broken heart.

BIG HUGE LOOOOOOOOONG HUG,

 

(((Lisa))),
Heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beautiful Tisha.
May fond memories of times shared help to lighten your sadness.

Fly free, little Tisha.
And send Lisa a sign that all is well.

Eliz x

 

Requiem aeternum, Tisha.
{{hugs}}

 

So sorry for your loss.

 

So sorry for your loss! Hugs

 

Fred and I send our deepest sympathies.

 

So very sorry.your furbaby will be waiting for you on the other side. Hugs to you.

 

No doubt you'll see her again some day. And she'll say thanks for giving her a home filled with love and the best life possible. Godspeed Tisha!

 

((((( Lisa )))))
I'm so sorry for your loss.
May you soon find comfort in your memories.

Fly free little Tisha... land softly.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss of beautiful Tisha, and I share your sadness. May you find peace in the memories of good times you shared and comfort in the knowledge that you gave her a wonderful life.

 

I am very sorry to hear that. You obviously loved Tisha very much and did everything you could for her.

Fly free Tisha and land softly and send your mum a sign.

 

My deepest condolences to you Lisa on the loss of your beloved Tisha.

 

Lisa, I just retired from 17+ years working at a veterinary hospital. We gave this poem to all our clients who had to make the same decision you just made. I hope it brings you some solace.

"If it should be that I grow weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep.
Then you must do what must be done
for this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand
but don't let grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest
your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years
what is to come can hold no fears.
You don't want me to suffer so
the time has come, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
but please stay with me 'til the end.
To hold me close and speak to me
until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will see
it was a kindness done for me.
Although my tail its last has waved
from pain and suffering I’ve been saved.
Please do not grieve that it was you
who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years
don’t let your heart hold back its tears."

 

I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and warm memories. Fly free sweet Tisha.

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Blessings to you and Tisha.

 

So sorry to hear of your loss Lisa, prayers and hugs for you at this sad time.

 

Thank you to everyone. These posts have made me cry and made me smile through my tears. We lost our dear sweet Tisha one week ago today and I still miss her. I keep catching myself leaving doors open just enough for her to push them open, or looking up to see her waiting by the stairs where we come in. I could swear that i have seen her out of the corner of my eye on one of her favorite chairs curled up in the sun several times. I found a video of her when we put her cat tree together and it made me smile. We will eventually get another pet, but not until the grief is softer and we can love a new friend instead if comparing a new pet to the perfect (well, mostly perfect) pet that we lost.