1/19 Gussie

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  1. Gussie's mom (GA)

    Gussie's mom (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Today was an ok day..not without a lot of tears, but an ok day that we made it thru. Gussie even came out into the living room to sort of scratch on his scratcher..he has lost strength and muscle tone, I don't know if he could jump onto the couch any more...he is such a fighter..he is not eating a lot but is eating a little which beats not eating at all, anti jinx. He is staying close and still expressing a lot of his thoughts through throwing his expressive tail about and using his repertoire of snarls, which really are not mean in any way..alternated with low deep rumbling purring...
    He is an amazing cat...
    Again a sweet start jolted into a new day by the alarm..one more day then I can turn it off for the weekend and we can awaken gently...
    Thank you all:bighug::bighug:
    Just earlier:
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    Love you Gussie! (why don't we have a heart emoji?!?!?) <3 Good boy eating for mama.
    :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  5. Gussie's mom (GA)

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    Civvie Jett is not taking this well. He lost Buster, my GA big red cat when he was small. Buster had been Jett's protector and surrogate mother when he was a tiny kitten who Civvie Lola hated in the worst way. Buster was his refuge. When Buster passed away, whenever Jett would see Gussie at the back patio he would get so excited and would run and cause a ruckus trying to get me to open the door and let who he was sure was his old friend back in. He would get very upset when I didn't. Once he got thru the door and rushed full tilt up to Gussie who still belonged to my neighbor at that time. He didn't know what to make of the in your face hiss he got. It was really quite sad.
    When Gussie came to live with us Jett was so excited, he was the first one in when the baby gate came down. He has spent the last two years trying to get Gussie to snuggle, Gussie would have preferred to go back to being the only cat.
    Jett had taken to sitting near to Gussie kind of keeping vigil of late but today has started staying out of the room off by himself. I think he is frightened and knows. I feel so bad for him too..
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  6. Beth 73

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    Oh sweet Jett :bighug: . Feel sorry for people who don't know they are far more than " just an animal"....oh how much those people miss :cat:. Your photo grabbed my heart . Adding sweet Jett to my prayer list ....bless his heart, that he will be comforted as well:bighug:
     
  7. Lincolns Mom

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    :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug: my heart aches for you... when Seth GA got sick and we didnt know why... i did everything to give him time... 67 days... i got 67 days... and an answer he stayed around long enough for a trip to a specialist that told us it was right sided heart failure... i told him the whole time that as long as he fought i would fight... and when he didnt want to fight anymore i would take the pain away... i kept that promise... i still miss him.... so i totally get the awaken gently... steal another quiet morning with him... one more snuggle... one more purr... sit there and watch him sleeping... watch him dream... you gave him a family and a chance when no one else wanted him Leslie... you healed him in many ways... that love and kindness wont be forgotten... i feel like i am rambling and if i am i apologise... just want you to know that here... in this place... for sure you are not alone... everyone here understands your heart right now... even on days you cant bring yourself to post we will be here... i pray for more quiet mornings for you :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  8. Gussie's mom (GA)

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  9. HWright

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    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Lots of love and gentle vines for you, Gussie and your tribe, dear friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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  10. Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey

    Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey Well-Known Member

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    {{{Les}}}

    You know Cinco's story - he was a stray someone in the neighborhood abandoned, I started feeding him, he seemed sick, I took him to the vet, he was diagnosed with FD. Almost died from DKA. Found FDMB and he was saved. He lived with us for another 5 years, during which he went OTJ, contracted the Bartonella virus, lost remission, got glaucoma, went blind, lost one eye due to cancer, the other due to the glaucoma. The cancer came back. Did radiation. Cancer remission. Cancer came back. Started chemo, he was too weak to get the second treatment. I promised him, when he was so sick with DKA and got better, that I would never let him suffer like that again. I told him I would fight for him as long as he kept fighting. I fought hard, and so did he. When he gave up the fight, I kept my promise. But in between, I treasured every day, every little nuzzle. He wasn't an affectionate cat, didn't purr, but I could tell when he was happy, and that filled my heart. As long as Gussie keeps filling your heart, then you just soak it in. When he's tired of fighting, you'll know. You and Jett have each other, and you'll get through this. One. day. at. a. time.


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  11. carfurby (GA)

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    Keeping you, Gussie and Jett in my prayers. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  12. Shoeskitty-GA

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    Les, thank you for the pictures and sharing this with all. Please know that you have all of our hearts and love as you go through this with sweet Gussie. Prayers for more days with Gussie. Hugs to you as well.:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  13. elizabeth and gus

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    I have prayer candle going for sweet Gussie. Sending you lots.... of hugs and hope that Gussie will have more good days.
     
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  14. Doodles & Karen

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    Hope the day goes by quickly so you can sleep in and go easy over the weekend. Lots of :kiss::kiss: for your sweet sweet boy and always :bighug::bighug: for you.
     
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  15. Mandarin'sMom

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    Glad that the weekend is almost here and that your entire furry family will get to spend time with their bean. Having a sick family member is hard on everyone and all animals have a different way of dealing with it. When my first dog, Toby, got sick, I was so afraid that my other dogs would start challenging him. He had always been the alpha. But the sicker he got, the more respectful my other dogs were.

    I am so sorry that you are going through this, but I am glad that Gus has a loving and devoted family at his side. I am sure that he appreciates it more than we could ever imagine. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  16. Tuxedo Mom

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    Leslie

    Thinking of you and sending an unending stream of prayers and strength. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
     
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  17. DebG

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    Les I have been sick and not checking posts just now learning about SWEET Gussie:(:cat:.
    [​IMG]Fritz is praying for you Gussie and a ton of hugs to you Les:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  18. Gill & George

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    Just keep snuggling with your sweet boy.
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  19. Barbara & Uncle (GA)

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    Just checking in, thinking of you, Gussie and the whole crew. Hoping for a good day for all.
     
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    More prayers for peaceful days for you and your sweet boy. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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    Enveloping y0u in love, peace and hugs from around the world. :bighug:

    Civie Jett sounds a lot like my civie Theo, who also did the vigil. Our kitties are very smart. Sending gentle scritches.
     
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  24. Taffysmama

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    Hoping you didn't have much to do today and can snuggle up inside with all of the kitties. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  25. Julie and Eleanor (GA)

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    Les, I'm just catching up with the news about Gussie. I'm so, so sorry. I'm in tears. Beautiful, sweet Gussie.
     
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  26. HWright

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    (((Les))) Thinking of you, Gussie, Jett and Lola with vines and ❤️ and hugs for you all. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
    Sina and Sootie's Tribe
     
  27. Donna and Flame

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    Unending prayers and love surrounding you, Gussie, Jett and Lola. I am keeping you all close to my heart. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  28. Carol & Murphy (GA)

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    Such a sweet Jett - sounds like your furr family is coming to grips with this
    I continue to think about you and Gussie and sending thoughts of peace and acceptance. Enjoy this weekend, Leslie
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  29. Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)

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    Dear Les, We hope your weekend is good and that Gussie is doing OK. How touching that Jett is reaching out to him.
    Thinking of you and sending love and hugs,

    Ella & Rusty
     
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    Thinking of you and sending more prayers and vines and hugs. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  31. Dyana

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    I'm also keeping you and Gus in my thoughts and prayers. :bighug::bighug:
     
  32. HWright

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    Les, Thinking of you and with more hugs, vines and ❤️❤️❤️❤️for you, Gussie, Jett and Lola.:bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  33. Ozzy Pawzbourne

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    Sending prayers, love and hugs to you and your little Gussie!:bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  34. Bron and Sheba (GA)

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    Keeping you and Gussie in my thoughts:bighug::bighug:
     
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    Sending more prayers for you, Gussie and Jett. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  36. Tuxedo Mom

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    Keeping you and Gussie in my thoughts and prayers.
     
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    Thinking about you and your furry family Les. Sending love. :bighug::bighug:
     
  40. Beth 73

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    On our hearts and in our prayers :bighug:
     
  41. Taffysmama

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    Taffy, Baby, I send out love and warm, cozy vines to you and your kitties. Hope you are all staying safe and dry. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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    Always in my prayers :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  43. Photorecon

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    Good evening Les,

    Must not be easy to see your buddy going from a jumper to a relax boy, too relax maybe.
    That's nice he's still eating and scratching, there is still some juice out there ! Good thing
    must be that when you take Gussie to sit down on you he must stay there. I'd like this to
    happen some time with Small Kitty. If he stays on place for 5 min it's world records.

    If you need to cry go for it, doctors say it's healthy. If you need to right, shoot, we're here.
    BTW, very sorry to have neglected Gussie's condo, not the example to follow. Catching on
    right now.

    Always there if you need reassurance, take care !

    Sébastien
     
  44. Donna and Flame

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    Thinking of you and Gussie today Les. Keeping you both close to my heart. :bighug::bighug::bighug: Flamie sends you both whisker kisses.
     
  45. Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)

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    More prayers for Gussie this evening. We hope that he is comfortable and that you are holding up OK.

    :bighug::bighug::bighug:

    Ella & Rusty
     
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    Prayers for Gussie to be feeling well and comfortable and eating. :bighug: to you.
     
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    Thinking of you and Gussie. Hug-wise and vine-wise, this is when I wish we all lived in a real village instead of a cyber village. Sending massive hugs.
     
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  49. Beth 73

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    :bighug: You and Gussie are on my heart and in continued prayer:bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  50. Marje and Gracie

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    (((Les and Gussie)))

    Holding you both close in thought and prayers. May every second be one you will always cherish.

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    (((Leslie, Gussie, Jett and Lola)))​
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