This is Molly

I am a dog person, really hate cats, and am extremely allergic to them. However, nuff said, I will pray for that creature of God's that He bless and heal her kidneys. Wait, God already blessed that cat, He brought you both to her. You are doing God's work! Carry on, I will pray for that cute big lump of histimine. I can already feel the tickle in my throat as I reach for my puffer. Gasp wheeze! You are great folk!
God bless,
CJ
 
Felines squalling,
tomcats calling
in the summer, in the dark,
in the alleys, in the park,
in my head
as I lie awake in bed.

Telling all their ancient stories
of their travels and their forays
out of Egypt in the past,
arriving in my home at last.

I will serve them without pause,
since I love them, just because.

"There are many intelligent species in the universe.
They are all owned by cats." --Anonymous
 
We brought her home last night, and she really seems to be feeling better. Of the five numbers that were elevated in her panel, three were brought into normal ranges and two were reduced. She will need subcutaneous fluids every week from now on, and we have no better estimation of how long she'll be with us, but we are very grateful for what we have with her.

Thank you all very much for all of your kind thoughts, prayers and wishes. I believe that "the earnest and effectual prayers of a righteous man availeth much", and that you all truly are a righteous bunch. ;)

cj65- I'm allergic to cats as well. Molly and Winky seem to have the histimines that hate me most. I still love on 'em and just stay on Allegra most of the time. I'm allergic to dogs as well, but apparently much less so than cats.

Esav- another beautiful poem. Thank you. :)
 
By last fall, Molly had virtually no kidneys left. We had her on a prescription diet, and were supplementing with chitin and antacid. We had been administering increasing doses subcutaneous fluids for months, and she was up to 100 ccs per day before Thanksgiving. It was working, but only to forstall the inevitable. The Vet had advised us that Molly probably would not make it through the Holidays. We were to watch for her to begin losing energy and/or appetite as a sign that her time was coming.

Friday evening, it became very clear that something was wrong. We took her in to the clinic yesterday morning and had our fears confirmed. We did the best and hardest thing we could for her, and I buried her near her old house after we brought her back home.

I know we gave her a longer and better life than she would have had otherwise, and I know it was her time, and that delaying that difficult decision would have meant meaningless suffering for her. But it is still a crushingly painful thing to do. We have so much power over the creatures around us, it is both awesome and awful to wield it.

Thank you all again for you kindness toward Molly, Kat and me.
 
I'm sorry for your loss but am heartened to know that you take some solace in the love that you and yours shared with her.
 
I remember this from last year - deeply saddened by the news. :(

You did a wonderful thing for this animal, who knows what hardships she'd been through when she came to you; your kindness made her last days so much better.

As stated before, ya'll are good folk. I'd be proud to call you 'neighbor'.

thx - cpr
 
I am truly sorry for your loss. As I watch my herd frolicking -- 3 Weimaraners and a rescue cat who thinks he's a dog -- I know that you did right by Molly. Hard to be that courageous, but our friends depend upon us to be brave.

Smoke and prayers up!

AJ
 
I am deeply sorry for you loss.At least she went knowing that she was very, very loved!!

I am going to include a poem that has helped me through these difficult times, and I hope it helps you with your sorrow.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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