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Amber & Meadow

Amber & Meadow

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Not sure if this is the correct way to post this, but Meadow is gone. I took her to the vet this morning & told him my concerns. He suggested I get an MRI of her head at the specialist. He thought she was getting paralysis in her larynx & esophagus, and he wanted to know if the pituitary gland tumor was affecting this. He was getting ready to do x-rays to make sure nothing was stuck in her esoghagus, when he felt 2 large masses in her abdomen. He had me feel them. He said he had never felt something that large before. He said because of the size & location, it could possibly be the adrenal tumors, but he had felt nothing when he examined her in June. If it was the tumors, and they had grown that large so fast, then it was problably end stage. We talked for a long time. He said he would do whatever I wanted. After discussing every scenario and what could possibly be done, if anything, we kept coming back to the survival rate and her comfort level. I didn't want to put her through anymore pain, and she was starving. If her esophagus was becoming paralyzed, she would have to have a permanent tube ran down her throat for me to feed her. I wouldn't want to live with a tube down my throat, much less make my cat live that way. Plus whatever was growing in her abdomen was sucking the life out of her. He pointed out how pale the inside of her ears were. I had been having a hard time getting blood to test BG lately, and it made since. She is happy, free of pain, and not hungry now. I love her with all my heart and will miss her everyday. She was so brave and such a good girl. I would tell her it was time to poke her ear, and she would go sit on the couch and wait for me. Then when it was time for her shot, she'd go sit by the frig. I'm sick and numb all at the same time. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are murderers, child molesters, and rapists allowed to live everyday, and my poor innocent cat is dead!

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Oh my god Amber. I am so very sorry. You absolutely did the right and kindest thing for Meadow. Truly the most loving act was to free her from the pain of starving to death.

My heart goes out to you and I hope you realize how much your family here is grieving with you. I wish I could give you a hug for comfort on this sad day.

(((Amber)))
 
Amber I am so very sorry to read this - truly very sorry. But I know in my heart that you have made the right choice for your girl. It is the kindest gift any of us can give our fur-babies. She will no longer suffer, will no longer feel any pain, and will be able to play and frolic and eat and run all she wants. Allow the memories of all that she was fill your heart, and soon it will heal. She will never be far from you, always close at hand. memories are so powerful, they will get you through this. You are so right - it is always the innocents that are taken from us. remember her and let her live on through those memories.

Take care. Fly free sweet Meadow. rb_icon
 
(((Amber))). I'm so sorry to hear about your baby. Thank you for thinking of her and doing the best you could do for her. I hope you have some good family and friends to comfort you right now.
 
I am so sorry for what you and Meadow went through, but you have given her the greatest gift of all - you've freed her from all pain forever. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her terribly. I hope in time your memories will ease your pain. Flly free, Meadow. wings_cat
 
My heart goes out to you and for your loss. Poor Meadow, to be so brave with so much going on shows how truly special she was.
I understand your anger and your pain and my thoughts are with you.
 
((((((((((((Amber)))))))))))) This is so hard, but you know you did what was best for her. Life isn't fair, but whatever the end we know that our live are so much better because our furbabies have shared them.

Fly Free now, Meadow!
 
amber, saying i'm sorry seems so inadequate at a time like this.
setting meadow free was a kind and loving gesture. she was loved and she will be missed.
my heart is breaking for you.

wings_cat fly free dear meadow...


((((((((((amber))))))))))
 
Amber,

I am so very very sorry for your loss of Meadow, but know that you did the right thing for her because you loved her so much. We grieve with you.

Judy, Jake, Civvie Boomer, and Emma the beagle.
 
tears.
you took her pain and made it yours. I am sure she loves you even more for setting her free to romp and play in a healthy body. your love for each other will remain strong and true and you will be together again
 
Oh Amber, I'm so sorry. It was the greatest gift you could give her but it doesn't ease the hole in your heart. I'm so so sorry. Fly free, sweet Meadow.
 
I am so sorry, Amber. Yes, it's not fair, is it? But you did the kindest, most loving thing...you gave Meadow 'forever'. She is free, happy, not hungry...and while you grieve, remember that you did the hardest thing any bean can do; give forever to their babies.

Lots of hugs and prayers-
Michele
 
(((Amber)))

I am so sorry. I don't even have words. I know how hard you worked an how much love and devotion you put into understanding why Meadow didn't seem to respond initially then to find out about the acro and how happy you were to see better numbers. And then back on the rollercoaster with her not eating. And now this. My heart aches with yours.
 
(((((Dear Amber))))) My deepest condolences to you ....I am so sorry.
May you find peace when you remember the times you shared...Meadow was a brave girl..and she is free from pain now forever...
until you meet again...
Fly Free, Sweet Meadow.....
 
:sad: My stomach dropped when I saw the candle on the page. Amber, I'm so, so sorry. You did the most loving thing you could do for Meadow, but I'm sorry for the pain you're in. My heart is just aching for you. ((Amber)) Fly free sweet Meadow.
 
(((Amber))) I am so sorry for your loss. What a courageous decision you made to spare her any future suffering. I will keep you and sweet Meadow in my thoughts at this very sad time.
 
Dear Amber, I'm so very sorry for your pain. I know that nothing I can say will ease that, only time will.
You did the most unselfish thing possible for Meadow. You took her pain and took it on yourself.
That is powerful love! wings_cat
 
(((((Amber))))

My heart breaks for you ---big tears falling. This was so unexpected. That is always the very worst. There is really no way to make you feel better now and I can only echo the sentiments of the others that have said that you saved Meadow from an excruciatingly unbearable end...that you had no idea was even looming ahead for your darling baby. That is what love and caring are all about. That is what we promise to do for our fur babies the day we bring them home. Love is unselfish. Love often isn't fair. It SUCKS SO BAD when we have to do something like this that makes us feel a pain that is so deep that we feel we can't breathe. I know that pain..we all do.

You saved your little girl though, And soon that's what you'll think about when you think about how lucky you are to have found out before Meadow had any real pain.

Big hugs and love to you, Amber. You are a wonderful person and a great mom ♥

Fly free, sweet Meadow...watch over your Mom wings_cat
 
(((((((((((Amber))))))))))))) I'm so, so sorry. There aren't even words that seem to fit. I'm glad you found out what was wrong before Meadow had to suffer, but I'm sorry it happened so quickly. I'm not sure I could be brave enough to make that decision on the spot, but it was the right thing to do for Meadow.

Fly free, sweet Meadow. wings_cat I'm lighting a candle to show her the way.
 
amber i am so sorry for your loss. don't have words right now -- just devastated for you. (((AMBER)))
 
((( Amber )))

Oh my gosh, Amber, I am so shocked to see this, and so sorry for your sudden loss. I'm glad she didn't have to suffer, but I know how hard it is to lose a pet and the hole it leaves. You were such a good Mama bean to her, never doubt that. I'm so sorry you had to let her go.

(( Amber ))
 
((((((((((Amber))))))) I have no words I am just so sorry for your loss this is such a shock I know you have such a void now Fly free sweet Meadow rb_icon rb_icon wings_cat
 
I am so sorry for your loss....and you are right, it is not fair. Let all the happy memories you have of Meadow bring you comfort now and in the future.

Fly free Meadow....you are loved and will be missed.
 
(((((((Amber))))))) OMG!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet, sweet Meadow. My thoughts and prayers are w/you, Amber, right now. You had to make one of the most difficult decisions....and you did so w/lots of love, compassion and of course with a heavy, heavy heart. Meadow was very lucky to have such a wonderful and caring Mom. And may the memories of you and Meadow during the good times carry you through this very difficult time.

Fly free Meadow.
 
Dear Amber I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. I too had to let my girl go this week and we do the best we can for them. We are so lucky we can help them so do not have to suffer more them they have too. May you find peace peace .Sending prayers Angels and healing green light to help you in this sad time.... :cry: :cry: Kath
 
Amber, I'm so sorry. Meadow was depending on you, and you came through with the hard decision. Now Meadow is free of pain. I hope your pain will ease too.
 
((Amber))
Tears in my eyes. My heart breaks for you but Meadow is now
pain free and with our othere beloved angels over the bridge.
Fly free sweet Meadow.
 
It hurts to lose a family member, and I feel like that now.
To say I am so sorry doesn't even begin to say how I feel - I am so, so sad to hear this news, but I know you were strong enough to decide what was best for Meadow.
My thoughts are with you.
 
Jezebel, Sassafras and I will light a candle for meadow....to help her cross over the rainbow bridge...
Debie & Jez
wings_cat
 
Ohhhh Amber,
My heart sank to read this. I'm so sorry as I had no idea Meadow was having any difficulties. It's so painful to lose our most precious friends - to watch them go thru so much. I always wish I knew some special words to say to make this time abit easier. Meadow was a most precious girl who was most lucky to have such a caring and loving mom. Sending you the warmest of thoughts and hugs.

Patti and always in my heart Merlin - who with soooo many of our acrokitties will warmly greet your Meadow and care for her till you see her again.
 
((((((Amber)))))
I'm so sorry your babygirl is gone.... my heart is breaking for you.
fly free sweet Meadow... fly free
 
Amber, I am so sorry to hear that you had to help Meadow cross the bridge today. I know that you loved her so much and you will miss her with all your heart. You gave her the best gift of love and she is now happy and pain free.
Fly free Meadow.
 
I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. It’s so difficult to see our sweet innocent furkids sick. She is pain free now. o:-) Take care..
 
I always get a horrible sinking feeling inside whenever I see candles or rainbows here.... :cry:

Hugs and prayers to you on this sudden loss of beautiful Meadow.

MJ&Donovan
 
Amber, I am sorry you had to say good bye to Meadow today - and so suddenly. It isn't easy , it breaks our hearts and leaves a void. Be at peace with your decision - fly free Meadow.
 
((Amber)) There is not much I can say to make you feel better. Nothing I can say will fill that empty space in your heart. But I do want to say that you loved her and loved her well. You gave her a gift today, a selfless gift of love that set her free. Please take the time to remember the good, funny, sweet memories you have of her.

Fly free Meadow. Fly free.
 
(((((Amber))))) I am so sorry you had to make such a hard decision. Meadow is free from all pain and suffering. Fly free sweet Meadow rb_icon
 
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