R.I.P. Skoshie

Lulu2 · 12-19-2006, 08:27 PM

About fifteen years ago, I adoped a feeble little kitten. She had a terrible intestinal infection and both the vet and I thought she'd probably die.

He gave me some medicine and told me to give it to her every two hours. I sat up all night with her and dilligently dosed her.....her tiny body fit right into my hand and I cuddled her against my body to keep her warm and let her know she was loved.

She lived. AMAZINGLY, she lived! And she got better and she became well and healthy!

And she became the smartest cat I've ever lived with--she could "fetch" and she knew how to open the drawer where her "fetch" toys "lived." My friends would ask to see Skosh "fetch." It was such fun to see her race up & down the hall as people threw the fuzzy toys she loved to "catch" and bring back for another throw.

As the years went by, I brought more rescued cats into our family and Skoshie always taught them how to groom one another and how to play. She was always good for a cuddle and a lap-sit with me.

When my husband was dying, Skosh sat on his lap and would lie on his bed and keep him company, too.

These last weeks, I've been recovering from a knee replacement and didn't pay as much attention to all the animals as I might've. But yesterday, I realized Skoshie had lost a LOT of weight. So, today I took her to the vet.

He found a huge mass in her abdomen, and fluid in her lungs! As animals do, she'd hidden her distress from me...until it was so far gone that she couldn't hide it any more.

There was only one choice to make and so, I did it. I held her little head while the wonderful vet staff injected her with the medicine which sent her into oblivion. Everyone commented on how trusting and patient she was...how she'd obviously never been hurt or mistreated...so she believed to the very last moment that we loved and cared for her.

She was a "tuxedo" cat...smart, funny and loving. And I will miss her forever. So will her loving family...Oliver, MeMe and Lulu.

valerie · 12-19-2006, 08:30 PM

She's up in kittie heaven with Gracie now, and I know they are having
a wonderful time, and they are both young again and healthy.

I'm so sorry, Lu. Believe me, I do know how it hurts.

Hugs to you, my friend.

Lulu2 · 12-19-2006, 08:32 PM

Thanks! I'm hovering between knowing I absolutely did the right thing and missing her little body on my lap. It'll pass.

CARLA · 12-19-2006, 08:39 PM

You did the right thing, I had to do the same for my SPARKIE I had her 15 years she was a dear cat who loved me and my shoes..

I still miss her everyday..

Lulu2 · 12-19-2006, 08:47 PM

Thanks, Carla. I know I did the right thing....it's just EMPTY.

12-19-2006, 09:00 PM

My condolences Lulu. Rest assured you did the right thing for her. Our feeling of loss should never get in the way of what is best for our pets, even though we miss them so badly.

Rest now Skoshie.

Lulu2 · 12-19-2006, 09:03 PM

Thanks, Diuretic! As an agnostic, I'd still like to think that "heaven" for Skoshie exists as an ENORMOUS CHEESE FACTORY! With cats as "quality control" experts!

lady cop · 12-19-2006, 09:05 PM

sympathies to a very nice friend.

Lulu2 · 12-19-2006, 09:08 PM

Thanks, friend! Anyone who can love horses can love cats!

RedGlitter · 12-19-2006, 11:41 PM

Gosh, I'm sorry to hear this, Lulu.

I know that emptiness as do so many others. I'm glad you were with Skoshie when the time came to release her. That's the true act of love and compassion. Bless Skoshie and bless you too for giving her a loving home.

12-19-2006, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lulu2 Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 6,051	R.I.P. Skoshie About fifteen years ago, I adoped a feeble little kitten. She had a terrible intestinal infection and both the vet and I thought she'd probably die. He gave me some medicine and told me to give it to her every two hours. I sat up all night with her and dilligently dosed her.....her tiny body fit right into my hand and I cuddled her against my body to keep her warm and let her know she was loved. She lived. AMAZINGLY, she lived! And she got better and she became well and healthy! And she became the smartest cat I've ever lived with--she could "fetch" and she knew how to open the drawer where her "fetch" toys "lived." My friends would ask to see Skosh "fetch." It was such fun to see her race up & down the hall as people threw the fuzzy toys she loved to "catch" and bring back for another throw. As the years went by, I brought more rescued cats into our family and Skoshie always taught them how to groom one another and how to play. She was always good for a cuddle and a lap-sit with me. When my husband was dying, Skosh sat on his lap and would lie on his bed and keep him company, too. These last weeks, I've been recovering from a knee replacement and didn't pay as much attention to all the animals as I might've. But yesterday, I realized Skoshie had lost a LOT of weight. So, today I took her to the vet. He found a huge mass in her abdomen, and fluid in her lungs! As animals do, she'd hidden her distress from me...until it was so far gone that she couldn't hide it any more. There was only one choice to make and so, I did it. I held her little head while the wonderful vet staff injected her with the medicine which sent her into oblivion. Everyone commented on how trusting and patient she was...how she'd obviously never been hurt or mistreated...so she believed to the very last moment that we loved and cared for her. She was a "tuxedo" cat...smart, funny and loving. And I will miss her forever. So will her loving family...Oliver, MeMe and Lulu. __________________ My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
Local Time: 03:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
valerie Watanya Cecilia Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,358	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie She's up in kittie heaven with Gracie now, and I know they are having a wonderful time, and they are both young again and healthy. I'm so sorry, Lu. Believe me, I do know how it hurts. Hugs to you, my friend. __________________ Tamsen's Dogster Page http://www.dogster.com/?27525
Local Time: 03:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lulu2 Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 6,051	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie Thanks! I'm hovering between knowing I absolutely did the right thing and missing her little body on my lap. It'll pass. __________________ My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
Local Time: 03:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
CARLA ALOHA..!! Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, California (Native born and raised) Posts: 8,383	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie You did the right thing, I had to do the same for my SPARKIE I had her 15 years she was a dear cat who loved me and my shoes.. I still miss her everyday.. __________________ ALOHA!! MOTTO TO LIVE BY: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
Local Time: 03:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lulu2 Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 6,051	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie Thanks, Carla. I know I did the right thing....it's just EMPTY. __________________ My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
Local Time: 03:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 09:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Diuretic Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie My condolences Lulu. Rest assured you did the right thing for her. Our feeling of loss should never get in the way of what is best for our pets, even though we miss them so badly. Rest now Skoshie.

12-19-2006, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lulu2 Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 6,051	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie Thanks, Diuretic! As an agnostic, I'd still like to think that "heaven" for Skoshie exists as an ENORMOUS CHEESE FACTORY! With cats as "quality control" experts! __________________ My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
Local Time: 03:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 09:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
lady cop Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: margaritaville Posts: 14,677	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie sympathies to a very nice friend.
Local Time: 06:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lulu2 Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 6,051	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie Thanks, friend! Anyone who can love horses can love cats! __________________ My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
Local Time: 03:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

12-19-2006, 11:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
RedGlitter hubcap diamond star halo Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the middle of the Arizona desert Posts: 15,780	Re: R.I.P. Skoshie Gosh, I'm sorry to hear this, Lulu. I know that emptiness as do so many others. I'm glad you were with Skoshie when the time came to release her. That's the true act of love and compassion. Bless Skoshie and bless you too for giving her a loving home. __________________
Local Time: 04:30 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

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