GA Autumn has earned her wings.

Discussion in 'Lantus / Levemir / Biosimilars' started by MommaOfMuse, Oct 22, 2015.

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  1. MommaOfMuse

    MommaOfMuse Well-Known Member

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    I have not been here in awhile, but some of the older members will remember my beautiful Autumn that we adopted from DCIN 4.5 years ago. When we adopted her she has been left untreated for over a year by her previous owner. And to say she was a train wreck back then would be an under statement. But with home testing, a proper diet and insulin she lead a very happy and healthy life for all of the time that she was our girl. While she remained insulin dependent she was still a wonderfully healthy and beautiful cat. Sadly in August we learned when she had to have all her teeth removed that she was in the beginning stages of kidney failure, and yesterday it was very apparent that her age, nearly 20 years old, and the kidney disease was catching up to her. So this morning with heavy hearts we gave her, her angel wings and released her from her failing body. The one thing that did not take her from our arms was diabetes. She was in fact an ancient girl when we gave her the last gift of love we could give her. At the time of her passing all her vitals, heart, lungs, blood sugar etc were perfect, she was still peeing, pooping, preening and purring (she had retired from playing some time ago). But to continue to fight against the failing kidneys would have only been to buy us a few more months with her and not in her best interest.

    Autumn Shaved 02.jpg This was her the day we adopted her in 2010

    Autumn now.jpg And this was her when we gave her, her angel wings today.

    If I am not mistaken I believe that she was the last living cat from the old Levemir ISG.

    Mel and The Fur Gang
     
  2. Suzi_S

    Suzi_S Well-Known Member

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    (((hugs))) So sorry. She is beautiful! She was lucky to have found you.
     
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  3. carfurby (GA)

    carfurby (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I'm so sorry. You did a loving thing in letting her go. Fly free Autumn. Sending prayers.
     
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  4. elizabeth and gus

    elizabeth and gus Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry that it was time for Autumn to cross the bridge. Fly free and happy sweet kitty.
     
  5. Bron and Sheba (GA)

    Bron and Sheba (GA) Well-Known Member

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    What a beautiful girl! So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember reading about her when you posted on this board when I was looking but hadn't joined.
    She was lucky to have found you and I am sure she repaid you many times with her love :bighug:
     
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  6. Tara & Ivana (GA)

    Tara & Ivana (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Autumn is just stunning, so sorry for your loss :bighug:
     
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  7. BJM

    BJM Well-Known Member

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    Requiem aeternum, Autumn.
    {{hugs}}
     
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  8. Marilyn and Polly

    Marilyn and Polly Well-Known Member

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    I'm so glad Autumn was able to spend her last years with you. What a blessing you were to her and I'm sure, she to you. Swift wings to your precious girl.

    Marilyn and Polly
     
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  9. Andrea&Tennessee (GA)

    Andrea&Tennessee (GA) Well-Known Member

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    So sorry about your loss of Autumn. She was very lucky to have you.
     
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  10. Maggies Mom Debby

    Maggies Mom Debby Well-Known Member

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    I'm so sorry, Mel. She was so lucky to have had you as her person, and you were lucky to have found her.
     
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    MJ+Donovan Well-Known Member

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    MJ
     
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  12. Marje and Gracie

    Marje and Gracie Senior Member Moderator

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    (((Mel))) I'm so very sorry to hear this. I know how hard you worked to get her regulated but, much more importantly, is the fact that you gave her a wonderful home and incredible love while she was so lucky to live with you. Our very deepest condolences.

    Fly free, Autumn...beautiful girl.
     
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  13. julie & punkin (ga)

    julie & punkin (ga) Well-Known Member

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    I'm so sorry to hear this, Mel. She was lucky to have you for these past few years.

    Fly free little Autumn, and land softly.

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  14. jt and trouble (GA)

    jt and trouble (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Ahhh (((((((MEL))))))) I'm not around much either but to see this...I'm so very sorry. You gave her the bestest years of her little life. I'm sure her spirit will stay near.
    Godspeed little one On the wings of angels fly free.
    j.
     
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  15. Voula

    Voula Well-Known Member

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    My deepest condolences to you Mel on the loss of your beloved Autumn.
     
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  16. Dyana

    Dyana Well-Known Member

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    ((((Mel))))) I'm so sorry for your loss.
    Autumn is such a beautiful girl. I know she knows how much she is loved.
    Fly Free precious angel.
     
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  17. Rachel

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    Oh Mel! I'm so sorry. You've been such a good momma to her. I know how lucky she was to have you.

    Fly free, sweet Autumn! Land softly.

    Hugs to you, Mel.
     
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  18. Vyktors Mum

    Vyktors Mum Well-Known Member

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    (((Mel))) What an amazing think you did for your gorgeous Autumn. The gift of several more years of healthy happy life and finally the very special gift of letting her go. You are such a beautiful person. Condolences on her loss :bighug::bighug::bighug:

    RIP Autumn :rb_icon:
     
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  19. Ann & Tess GA

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    Fly Free, beautiful Autumn! cat_wings>o Tess is there to guide you to the party they are throwing in your honor.

    Autumn was so lucky that you were there when she so needed you.
     
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  20. Olive & Paula

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    She is gorgeous. So sorry for your loss. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  21. Wendy&Neko

    Wendy&Neko Senior Member Moderator

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    (((Mel))) I am so sorry it was Autumn's time. Hugs to you and DH. :bighug::bighug: The before and after pictures who how much love you poured into that little girl. She had a wonderful life with you.

    Fly free Autumn. cat_wings>o
     
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  22. doombuggy

    doombuggy Well-Known Member

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    So sorry to hear this Mel! Hugs...
     
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  23. Melanie and Smokey

    Melanie and Smokey Well-Known Member

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    So sorry Mel. I am sure the last 4.5 years of her life were the best.
     
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  24. Anne & Zener GA

    Anne & Zener GA Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry for your loss. What a great life Autumn had with you. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
    Liz
     
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  25. rhiannon and shadow (GA)

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    (((((((Mel)))))))
    sounds like she had the best care and caregiver...... and such a long life..... not so many get that......
    Her picture is gorgeous...... what a beauty!
    I'm sorry you had to say so long ....
    Fly Free Sweet Autumn.
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  26. Peg and Toby

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    So sorry for you loss Mel. I remember from your old condos how much you and DH loved all your animals. R. I. P. Sweet Girl.
     
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  27. Jill & Alex (GA)

    Jill & Alex (GA) Senior Member Moderator

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    ((((( Mel )))))
    This is so sad. Autumn was one lucky kitty to have found you.

    cat_wings>o Fly free beautiful Autumn... land softly.

    :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  28. suki & crystal (GA)

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    Deepest sympathy on your loss Mel, fly free sweet Autumncat_wings>o
     
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  29. Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey

    Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey Well-Known Member

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    So sorry that it was Autumn's time to cross. She was very lucky to have found you, and you were blessed to have her.

    Fly free, sweet Autumn, and land softly.
     
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  30. Michelle and Mannie (GA)

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    I am so sorry it was autumn's time. I do remember you from years ago. Fly free little one! :rb_icon:
     
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  31. Sienne and Gabby (GA)

    Sienne and Gabby (GA) Senior Member Moderator

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    ((((Mel))))

    My thoughts are with you and the rest of your fur kids.

    Fly free Autumn and land softly.
     
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  32. Lisa and Do Lou (GA)

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    so sorry for your loss :bighug::bighug:

    Fly Free Autumncat_wings>o:rb_icon:
     
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  33. Laura&Chichi (GA)

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    Oh Mel..Im so sorry for your loss of sweet Autumn. She was lucky to have you..and you her as well. Fly free now and land softly precious one..cat_wings>o
     
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  34. Sophia

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    What a beautiful kitty. She was so lucky that she found you. You gave her a loving home and she lived to a ripe old age. Still it is painful when you have to say goodbye.When my Greylie's kidney failure got worse and he lost his appetitite. I decided to let him go and he was 19 years and 8 months... I know it was time but I still miss him and at the same time I am so grateful that he stayed with me for such a long time.
     
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  35. Alix

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    You had pulled off a miracle with Autumn and she in turn was so lucky to have been loved by you. I am so sorry for your loss but you have done a very kind and loving thing by not allowing her to suffer. She lived a good life with you and your family and she lived a lot longer because of you - until you meet again - I wish you peace.
     
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  36. Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)

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    ((((Mel)))), Autumn, that beautiful old gal, is flying free on her new golden wings and sending you her thanks for making the last 4.5 years the best years of her life. :rb_icon:The gang at the Bridge welcomes her and cherishes her until that fine day when you will meet again.

    We are so sorry for your loss,
    In deepest sympathy,

    Ella & Edward, Rusty, and Stu (GA)
     
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    Fly free, sweet, precious Autumn, and land softly.

    I am so very, very sorry to hear of this sad news. You have given her a very loving, warm, kind, caring home, and opened your hearts to her, and cared for her in the way that she should've been cared for from the beginning. Please accept my condolences for your loss. You, and your family, are in my thoughts and prayers.
     
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  38. Delia

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    I'm so sorry for your loss. Fly free sweet Autumncat_wings>o
     
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  39. Karen & Rudy

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    I am so sorry to hear about Autumn. Big hugs Mel. Fly free pretty girl
     
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  40. missMeows

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    I'm so sorry Mel. I did not know you, or Autumn, but I can see that she had a wonderful life to live out with you, and you did wonders for her. I'm sure she knew she was lucky to have found you :) Many hugs and vines and purrs :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  41. Critter Mom

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    I've just found out about Autumn, Mel. No words for how heart sore I am for you ...

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  42. Doodles & Karen

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    Thank you for giving her the gift of a wonderful life. Fly free and land safely precious Autumn. :bighug::bighug:
     
  43. jayla-n-Drevon

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    What a beauty….so very sorry for your loss.. Run free beautiful girl...:bighug:
     
  44. Paula

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    So sorry for your loss.:bighug::bighug: Fly free beautiful Autumn.
    Send your Momma a sign from the bridge:rb_icon: for you were so loved and always will be.
     
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    So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful kitty.
     
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    I'm so sorry for your loss, and at the same time, thankful you could give Autumn such great quality of life.
     
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  47. Megan and Boots (GA)

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    So sorry for your loss. May beautiful Autumn fly free and peacefully.
     
  48. MommaOfMuse

    MommaOfMuse Well-Known Member

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    Aine I knew you had not been on the computer for some time so don't feel bad about missing her start of her next grand adventure..I knew the day I adopted her that our time together would be short since she was an old lady when she joined our family. And she lived long enough for me to fulfill my promise to her the day we met. That day I promised to make her beautiful again and that she would finally know what it was like to be truly loved and cherished, which she did. And I also promised her that I would never let her suffer again, so if the time came that I could no longer keep her happy, healthy and comfortable I would let her go with dignity...Again I upheld that promise as much as in that letting go my own heart shattered but because of her leaving me I was able to save Quillan. So her legacy lives on.

    Mel and The Fur Gang
     
  49. Critter Mom

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    @MommaOfMuse -

    Boy, oh boy! did you keep your promise, Mel. I am very, very sad that you and Miss Autumn have had to part ways, but I also celebrate the love you both shared for those few short years you had together; more love than many ever experience in decades.

    (((Mel & Spirit Autumn)))

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