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Chesapeake Bandylegs the Hunter
15 June 2002 - 11 January 2014
My little friend Chessie died to day of a heart attack. She was having some distress breathing last night and we had an appointment later this morning to bring to to the vet.
My little friend Chessie died to day of a heart attack. She was having some distress breathing last night and we had an appointment later this morning to bring to to the vet.
I most definitely agree that Teia is trying to comfort you and Anita. Teia is such a sweet girl! =)
I think you're right that Teia is trying to comfort you. I always knew by your stories about Teia that she was actually a very sweet cat hidden inside of herself. She trusts you and loves you, and now she wants to comfort you like you comforted her.
Miss Teia has been quite a lap kitty the past few days, for both Anita and me...last night she bumped noses with me for the first time. I think she's trying to comfort us over Chessie.
Still have the clump of hair from when Anita brushed Chessie the day before, it'll go in the box with her cremains.
The pet crematorium returns the cremains in a little pine box, which is appropriate because Chessie favorite scratch pad was a piece of unfinished pine board I had down on the floor for her.
The pet crematorium returns the cremains in a little pine box, which is appropriate because Chessie favorite scratch pad was a piece of unfinished pine board I had down on the floor for her.
I am so sorry to hear about Chessie dying of a heart attack so suddenly like that. My Akira is about the same age as Chessie and I don't think I could take losing her right now, so I completely understand how hard it must be on both of you to have lost Chessie so suddenly like that. And, I've lost cats in my lifetime before my Akira, too, at a much younger age. So, it's never easy no matter how old or young they are when they die. The fact is, they are our family members, so when something like this happens, we still grieve very intensely, just like for our human family members. When I lost my previous cat, Ivory, my friend, who isn't a pet person, could see plainly that I needed to get another cat and even said so, because I just wasn't myself without a furry companion.
Thank you all for your kind words. Our cats have never been a substitute for human family and friends, but they are a wonderful addition to our lives. They are creatures of pure spirit, unburdened by the curse of reason. They give affection without envy. They have needs without wanting. They are pedagogs without dogma. ..and they take up real estate in your heart bigger than you realize while you watch them play, sleep, eat, live...
I am so sorry, as well. I lost a beloved cat to cardiomyopathy when he was only 3, can well remember what a shock it was and how sad I was. The only thing to know is that there is no emergency treatment for the heart if it is chronic. I don't know if kitty heart attacks can be fended off, but certainly with cardiomyopathy, there was nothing that could be done. I am so sorry again.
oh Pip what a sad story....a sudden death like hers is a shock, however for Chessie it was quick and no doubt with little pain so for her sake it was a nice way to go.
the labored breathing is a classic sign of congestive heart failure, there was probably little the Vet would have been able to do at that stage for her even if you had gotten her there, she died at home...it was her choice.
my Opus had heart problems and was on medication for 3 years, the night his breathing became labored I lay with him praying he too would just pass away in his sleep peacefully,,,,,by morning he was in more distress so our wonderful Vet came to the house and put him down....I couldn't bare to put him through the stress of yet another clinic visit...he had been poked and prodded just too many times already...he had enough and he was ready.
your dear Chessie, went her way and in her time to save you the heartbreak of having to make that terribly hard call. bless her little soul.
My Opus never was a lap kitty either, but like Chessie he slept by my side just close enough to be touching...every night for 17 wonderful years.
Its always so very hard to loose a dear companion and I am so sorry for your loss.
the labored breathing is a classic sign of congestive heart failure, there was probably little the Vet would have been able to do at that stage for her even if you had gotten her there, she died at home...it was her choice.
my Opus had heart problems and was on medication for 3 years, the night his breathing became labored I lay with him praying he too would just pass away in his sleep peacefully,,,,,by morning he was in more distress so our wonderful Vet came to the house and put him down....I couldn't bare to put him through the stress of yet another clinic visit...he had been poked and prodded just too many times already...he had enough and he was ready.
your dear Chessie, went her way and in her time to save you the heartbreak of having to make that terribly hard call. bless her little soul.
My Opus never was a lap kitty either, but like Chessie he slept by my side just close enough to be touching...every night for 17 wonderful years.
Its always so very hard to loose a dear companion and I am so sorry for your loss.
Chessie Bear was having breathing difficulty last night, but seemed alert though distressed. She was vocalizing in a very alarming way, woke Anita out of a sound sleep about midnight, got me to the bedroom from downstairs.
We have no emergency vet down here, so I called first thing in the morning (a little after 8) and they definitely could see her. It was only going to be a couple hours, which seem fine as her breathing had eased and she was much calmer and settled.
I awoke about 5 in the morning; she was having a drink of water and ate a bit of kibble.
About 10 she started making the distress call again, ran down the stairs and then back up to the bedroom. I checked on her and while her breathing was a bit labored, it was nothing like the heavy panting of the night before. She seemed to be resting comfortably and I went down cellar to get her carrier.
Anita went to check on her. Found her on the floor at the foot of the bed, one of her claws caught in the edge of the bedspread. It looks like the heart attack got her in the middle of jumping up.
She was my little bed time buddy, always lay by my side just close enough so my hand could lay on her flank, never was much of a lap kitty or snuggler.
We have no emergency vet down here, so I called first thing in the morning (a little after 8) and they definitely could see her. It was only going to be a couple hours, which seem fine as her breathing had eased and she was much calmer and settled.
I awoke about 5 in the morning; she was having a drink of water and ate a bit of kibble.
About 10 she started making the distress call again, ran down the stairs and then back up to the bedroom. I checked on her and while her breathing was a bit labored, it was nothing like the heavy panting of the night before. She seemed to be resting comfortably and I went down cellar to get her carrier.
Anita went to check on her. Found her on the floor at the foot of the bed, one of her claws caught in the edge of the bedspread. It looks like the heart attack got her in the middle of jumping up.
She was my little bed time buddy, always lay by my side just close enough so my hand could lay on her flank, never was much of a lap kitty or snuggler.
I am just completely shocked to see this post. I thought all your fur kids were doing well and feeling good. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and Anita in my prayers.
Healing hugs to you!!
Healing hugs to you!!
I am so sorry to read this very sad news.....what a terrible shock to you both.
Chessie will be sadly missed by all of us here that followed her stories thru your words.
sending along my hugs and love as well.
RIP little Chessie, you were well loved♥
Chessie will be sadly missed by all of us here that followed her stories thru your words.
sending along my hugs and love as well.
RIP little Chessie, you were well loved♥
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