I'm so very sad to say that we had to say goodbye to Millie on Friday.
She had been getting steadily worse over the last month or so and last Tuesday I noticed she was having trouble with one of her back legs and that It was swollen. A trip to the vets that night revealed it was fluid, she had it in both back legs but one was very bad. We were told that there was nothing that could be done for that and it was probably time to think about letting her go.
From then she didn't want to leave her bed much, only to eat, which was very little, and to lie in the sunshine on the step occasionally. The swelling seemed to go down a bit but by Friday morning she was clearly struggling to walk very far at all and we could tell that It was time.
You can imagine how I felt, I was in bits. I wanted her to have her last hours in the comfort of her own home, and we were able to arrange that, but waiting for the vet to arrive was just awful. In the end she was comfortable in her bed and had all her favorite treats, cake, some milk and a cheese triangle. She didn't even notice the vet was there and I was right there beside her all the time.
Millie chose us 19 years ago, running to us and climbing onto Stevies lap as we knelt down to look at a pile of kittens asleep on the floor, I remember saying to Stevie that we have to have this one because she has chosen us. We have always been glad that she was the one that came home with us that day. She had such a quiet gentle soul but could be oh so funny and very playful.
We were blessed to have her with us for so long and will always miss her sweet little face.
Sleep tight my beautiful girl
-X-
14 comments:
Oh little Millie. I am so sorry for you. They truly become family members.
Oh Maggie, I am so sorry for the loss of your Millie. It is so hard to say goodbye to fur babies. Their passing leaves such a hole in our hearts. ((hugs))
I'm very sorry about your Millie, we have taken these little creatures very much into our hearts, it's difficult when they have to go.
Big Hugs my friend.
Martina
They leave a huge hole in our hearts, so glad she chose you to be her companions for life. lovely photo's.
So sorry for your loss!
So sorry to read about Millie, it's so sad to say goodbye to our furry friends. Love and hugs, Sue xx
Oh, Maggie... this breaks my heart to read. I well know the feeling of having to say goodbye to a sweet all-black kitty. Millie could have been my Shadow's younger sister :) You were so blessed to have had her in your life for so many years.
I am so sorry for the loss of Millie.
The photographs on your post are lovely.
May the very special memories you have help you through this sad time.
All the best Jan
So sorry for your loss. Millie was absolutely gorgeous.
God bless.
Its so sad when we have to let our fur babies go over Rainbow Ridge.. fly high little Millie. 19 is such a good age. Our dog Nell is 14 now and sleeping a lot more and refusing some foods that she's always liked. Makes us feel sad she is such a little love.
So sad for you all , now in cat heaven bless her.
Always sad to say goodbye , hugs June.
As your other friends have said, so very sorry for your loss. After 19 years Millie will leave a massive hole in your lives.
You cared for her so well, making sure the vet visited at home, and then that awful wait for them to arrive - I know just what that feels like and it is hell. And all the favourite treats within reach, in the best bed in the sun.
Eventually the knowledge that you absolutely did right by her will help the sadness.
best wishes.
So sorry about your sweet puss. They bring us so much, but the pain when they go is awful. xx
So sorry to read about Millie. They're family so it's hard to let them go but we must. I recently lost one of my cats too, in June, and still get teary-eyed😞
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