12/10 Ripley AMBG (+36ish) 141, test results :(

Yesterday's Condo


I have some news, but it isn't good news.

Ripley's test results came back today. She has failing kidneys, severe anemia, pancreatitis, and an infection. Basically everything. Her little body is shutting down. It's time for her to move on to her next chapter.
We will be letting her go on Friday morning, at 8:30am.
Until then, she will be given pain meds, fluids, and love love love.

Speaking of love, we have felt nothing but Pure Love from everyone here in Lantus Land. 'Thank you' isn't nearly enough.
I'm not sure when I'll be able to write a proper tribute for Ripley -- probably some time next week -- but for now, thank you.

 

:cry: :cry: :cry:

MJ

 

Oh Josie, I'm so sorry. I was really hoping this would get turned around :sad:

 

I am so, so sorry hear this, Josie. We were all hoping for a different outcome. I know that Ripley is the light of your life, but please know that both of you have been a huge light in LL, too, and always will be. Much love and many hugs...we are with you.

 

(((Josie))) so very sorry and saddened to hear this news. I also was hoping it was something that could be turned around and treatable. Many, many prayers and hugs for you.

 

Josie,

I don`t post here much but do look in on condo`s everyday and I just want to say I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ripley right now.

Terri

 

Josie, I'm so, so sorry to hear this news. :YMHUG:

 

(((((Josie)))))
I'm so sorry! :cry:
I may be in a similar situation if I'm not there already and just staying in denial.
Sending you virtual hugs and hand holding....

 

So sorry to hear the bad news Josie. Everyone here was sure hoping for better news. :YMHUG:

Ripley is a lucky kitty to have you as his bean.

 

(((Josie))) I am so sorry. Please give that sweet face a scritch from me. Definitely not the results we all hoped for. I will be thinking of you and yours. :YMHUG:

 

(((Josie))) Big Hugs. Please give Ripley some loving pets from us, too.
I was so hoping that this was something treatable. Give her all the love you have to give her.
Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Oh no, that is not what we wanted to see, not at all. :sad: :sad: Big hugs to you and Ms. Ripley.
Liz

 

Josie, I'm so sorry. We were all hoping for better news. Make the most of this last time you have with Ripley and give her all the love you can. :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

Oh no Give her many hugs and here are hugs for you!!

:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

(((Oh Josie)))

I am so very,very sorry to hear this. I was praying it was something, anything, that could be helped :cry: I am in tears for you. It is so obvious how much Little Miss Rippers means to you and this is just heartbreaking! I have no doubt she has the best life a kitty could ever want by being with you. I'm just going to babble if I go on :cry:
I love you both through this forum. You are my family and I will grieve with you. Please give Ripley extra scritches for me and some shrimpies for her sweet face.

 

(((((Josie and Ripley))))

I'm so sorry for the terrible news - wish we could make it easier for you. :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

(((Josie))), I'm so very sorry to hear this. You'll be in my thoughts.

 

Dear ((((Josie)))),
We were all hoping that Ripley's health issues would be treatable. I am so sorry that it is her time. You have all our support and our love as you help your girl transition to the Bridge, where she will be welcomed by our beloved GAs.

Much love and many hugs for you, and many gentle scritches for beautiful Ripley.

Ella & Rusty

 

(((Josie)))
I'm so, so sorry to hear this.

 

((((Josie and DH)))) Oh no, so not what we wanted to hear. :cry: :cry: We will all be with you the next few days as you love on Ripley. Our hugs to you and scritches to her. Sending many vines for as easy a transition as is possible for all of you. :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

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(((Josie)))
No no no no no no!
I am so so sorry to hear this.
Sending prayers and love to you and Ripley.

 

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ripley.

 

I'm so sorry to hear the news, we all are. A final week of love is the perfect way to say farewell.

 

((((Josie))))

I am so sorry. Make every moment special; your special girl deserves nothing less. Holding you and Ripley close in my heart.

 

Josie.... this just breaks my heart. It is so reminiscent of what went down with Mannie. My heart aches for you,. I know the pain and sorrow that you are feeling. I admire you for knowing that is her time, and for the courage to let her go. You have all of our support. I will keep all of you close to my heart.... For now cherish every moment. Hugs to all....

 

Oh ((((Josie and Ripley))))

I am so sorry to read this. Give Miss Ripley hugs and scritches from us. Hugs to you too. Sending tons of thoughts and prayers.

Kathie

 

{{{{{Josie & Ripley}}}}}

My heart is breaking for you too. I am so very sorry to hear your news. All I can say, is that Ripley too knows how much you love her. I hope you are comforted in the days ahead by the amount of love you'll pour over her. You'll give her all she needs for a million lifetimes like you always have. Say everything to her that you want and need to, tell her about the funny stories you remember and of course lots of hugs and kisses and scritches.

I'm here for you dear Josie, standing next to you with as much strength as I can muster to help you as your kind words helped me.

You and Ripley are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending the strongest of hugs :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

:YMHUG: :YMHUG: {{{Josie}}} -

So sorry to read your bad news. I am glad you have some time to spend with her, to show her how much you love her, and somehow prepare yourself for her crossing. I'm sure she already knows how much she means to you. Stay strong, knowing you have done and are doing everything possible for her, and she's had a long, happy life because of you. As you can see, you have a lot of people sending hugs and love your way.

o o o

 

Josie & DH, thank you for sharing your lives and Ripley's life with us. You are such wonderful caregivers and friends. I am so sad to read about Ripley's results, but I know that she will spend the next few days in absolute luxury and love. Sending vines of comfort and peace to you both and especially to Ripley. Give my little girl scritches from me and Shasta and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

 

(((Josie)))

Your Ripley is to me what my Gus is to you. I know every decision you make is with her QOL considered above all else. She is so lucky.

Gussie will be waiting for her so she won't be alone.

:YMHUG:

 

Oh Josie I am so sorry to read this terrible news. Please know you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you strength and comfort. {{{{J&R}}}}

 

I am so sorry to hear the news. It is so hard when one of our babies needs to move on, but they are moving on to a better place, and all their buddies are waiting for them. I was really hoping it wouldn't be this serious. Sending lots of hugz, and warm thoughts your way, for you and Ripley...
:YMHUG: cat_pet_icon

 

OH NOOOOOOO (((((((Josie)))))))
I am just sobbing reading this. I am SOOOOO sorry.
There are no words right now I can even say :cry: :cry:
Please give Miss Rippers some lovin from me and Hoot :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
He is going to so miss his girlfriend ♥ :cry: ♥
Oh Josie, I am just so sorry ♥
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

Oh Josie - BIG HUGE LOOOOOOOOOOONG HUG! I'm so sorry it's Miss Ripley's time to cross. What an amazing love you share. Thank you SO much for sharing sweet girl with us...

Hugs, pats, scritches and mountains of love Miss Ripley....

 

Oh (((Josie))), I don't post much, but I lurk, and was also praying for news of something treatable for Miss Ripley.
I can't tell you how much my heart is aching for you right now.
I know you will love on her all the more for as long as you can.
I pray for your courage, to do the hardest thing we will ever be called to do, to free your baby of pain and suffering.
I'm keeping you and Ripley in my heart and prayers.

Barb

 

Im soooo so sorry Josie!! :cry: :cry: :cry:
your doing the right thing and Ripley is lucky to have you
huge ((hugs)) to you

 

((((Josie)))) I am so very sorry for the results. Give Ripley a huge hug from me and hold her close the next day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

oh, Josie - I'm so very sorry to hear your news. I wish there was something I could say or do to make it better.

Great big HUGS -

Libby (& Hershey, too!)

 

Oh Josie, I'm so sorry to hear this :cry: Like everyone, I was hoping for better news, I don't even know what to say. My heart breaks for you, and I hope that my virtual hugs and thoughts can give you and your DH some comfort. You're such an amazing mama bean. Kisses and hugs to Ripley, sweet girl. :YMHUG:

 

Josie,

Nooooooo!! My heart is breaking for you at this news. I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ripley.