Miss Kessie - today

Miss Kessie is laying on the floor beside me as I type; took the accompanying photo a few minutes ago.

Poor sweetheart, she's less than half the size she used to be, but still seems to want to be here.

[opus88]

she sure is a little sweetheart Pip, sure is thin poor baby....♥

[Laurent2285]

Kessie looks content.  She is spending time with you.  It's great.

[margypops]

she just wants to be with you Pip , she happy sitting there knowing how you love her ...

[Piparskeggr]

We're willing to wait until Kessie "tells" us she's ready.

This morning, she wasn't even laying atop her favorite chair, but on the floor in front of the kitchen sink.

She reacted slowly to me getting kitty breakfast together and had not appetite for her favorite kitty fish, so I popped open another, which she did eat.

She seems to be having a little difficulty eating and swallowing now, but is game and the sounds she makes when you touch her or talk to her are not pain sounds.

She's starting to make "kehfk" noises in her sleep.

That last night I sat up with my dad...he was sleeping, smiling, looking very peaceful and he was softly singing to himself.

So maybe Kessie is doing the equivalent of singing her passage.

[margypops]

I like that thought ...its comforting ..

[opus88]

Its so sad to watch these proud independent creatures failing...my heart goes out to you all.
interesting in some of Kessie's behaviors.....purring thought to produce endorphins the 'feel good' hormones that may help cope with pain..
"internal vibrational therapeutic system to stimulate healing or measure of pain relief"

ratttle when breathing(?) indicates a fluid build up in the lungs...

I will send you a site that may interest you, a study done on cats (even the large cat species).....and purring or such sounds...
I found it interesting...also mentions of how the purring sound of the domestic cat can promote healing in us humble humans...
((hugs)) to you all and especially to Miss Kessie on her final journey♥

http://www.animalvoice.com/catpurrP.htm

[Piparskeggr]

We had Kessie outside for awhile today, she chewed at the grass a little, had her nose in the breeze, alerted on some birds, lay and enjoyed the warmth.

She's getting wobbly when she walks, a wind gust almost knocked her over and she needed my help to jump up to a favorite perch...

Right now, she's caved up in her cat carrier, came out for a little while, not interested in any of her kitty fish, only ate a little people tuna.

If there were any justice in the universe Kessie would not be sick like this, but some deserving evil person would be.  But, there is no justice save what we make by being the best people we can, and by caring for those we love.

There will be an ache for a long time, but I am praying that Cammie comes for her friend tonight.

I think Anita is finally letting herself know that Kessie may need our help soon to take that final journey.

[Piparskeggr]

Kessie has "told us."

After I get home from work this afternoon Anita and I will make the sad trip to the vet for Kessie's Final Visit.

She didn't eat much yesterday, but did enjoy the time spent outside.

We did give her 100 cc of subQ fluids, which seemed to help comfort her.

Overnight, she vomited up what little she did eat, and hasn't used the box since yesterday morning.

This morning, she didn't even lick at the people tuna I added to her kitty fish.

Thank you all again so very much, I've told both Anita and Kessie of your love and support.  It IS a great help.

[teddybears4ever2]

Stardust and I are sitting here reading this.  She is patting the computer, almost as if to say "It's ok."  I am so sorry to be reading this.  I know how much you love your cats.  Poor little Kessie.

[Piparskeggr]

Anita is going to see if Miss Kessie wants a little more time out on the lawn before I get home, but she is moving very slow now...was even napping in the cat carrier.

She's looked at food and water, but has not partaken.

Farewell my lovely.

The Final Visit will be at 4:30 PM Central US Time.

[AppleBr]

I was wondering why in hell had I wake up  this morning with a bad feeling.
Blamed  the fact I couldnt see and play with baby Violeta and also my hormones.
Now I Know is more than that :-(
Be sure, Pip I will remind Kessie every year from now on since she'll be crossing the bridge the same day me and Lorrena will be "hanging one more year on the line "( paul simon sentence)
I still remember Fluffy, that did  the same day of my retina surgery
Hugs Pip, lots of and strong ones to you,Anita, fellow cats, and, most of all Dear Kessie...

[opus88]

my heart and my love go with you all  on that long walk today.....you are in my prayers dear sweet little Kessie....♥

[skepticalpeach]

goodbye sweet Kessie! I'm glad she had a good home.

[zodiacqueen]

I'm so sad to read this.  My heart goes out to you and Anita during this rough time.  You both went above and beyond to do what's best for Kessie.  And, she knows that.  She couldn't have wished for better parents than the two of you.

I'm sending you both a bunch of virtual hugs.

Take care!!

ZQ

[dominosarah]

I am so saddened to read this Pip.  My heart is breaking for all of you.  You were all blessed to have each other.  Kessie will live forever in your heart~


Sending gentle hugs from Snickers and myself.....sara

[Piparskeggr]

We got back from the vet a few minutes ago.

Kessie remained patient and stoic to the end.  Doc Knilans examined her and said the mass in her belly was definitely larger.  Went over our observations of the past week and agreed that Kessie had been saying her goodbyes.

She didn't care to have her leg shaved a little so he could find a vein, but her complaint consisted of one annoyed meow.  There was no struggling, no signs that this was a stressful time for her.

Once the injection was made, Kessie slipped away almost immediately.

Our little friend is now free to chew on the grass anytime she likes, to snuggle with Cammie or lay there and watch the birds flying in endless sunshine.

Until we meet again.

Before hand, we did spend about 1/2 hour outside in the yard.  She chewed a little grass, but mostly just lay in the warmth.  We could see she was having difficulty being comfortable.  A least worst outcome.

[Laurent2285]

So sorry to hear about Kessie.  Below is poem from Kessie:

I'm Still Here

Please don't mourn for me.  I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day, and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone, but I'm always near. I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart, as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I  was so tired and knew my time on earth would fade
I saw an  image of a place that’s trouble and pain  free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Animals of every sort as healthy as could be.
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed
and  new.  No more diabetes or cancer.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I am alright.
That place is truly wonderful,
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we’re never far apart,
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

[margypops]

Aww what a wonderful poem Laurent for Pip and Anita  this is the second animal of a friend to go this last week so sad..you poem says it all ...prayers and thoughts with you Pip and Anita and dearest Kessie

[Piparskeggr]

Thank you so much!

I truly believe that Kessie is still with me.  She is freed of the body that betrayed her spirit.

[FurballsMom]

I'm so sorry that you have had to part with dear Kessie.  You are blessed with knowing you made her happy all the years you had her.

[Piparskeggr]

And more importantly, Kessie brought a smile to our hearts as well as laughter to our lips.