Thursday, October 15, 2009

I Return with Sad News ...

cat641Well, it has been a while since I have posted on my blog. I have been keeping up pretty well with you all out there in the feline blogging world, but my servants have been ultra busy with who knows what - those things that people do, like work outside of the house, and of course, upkeep of my house here, etc...

I do regret to report that there has been a tragedy in our household since my last post. Our housemate Mia has unfortunately passed away. She seemed to be eating less and less, and was (at long last!) losing some weight. But, as she seemed to be otherwise healthy - indeed she continued that horrific practise of hers of catching hideous voles in the back yard - the servants didn't think she was ill.

Then one day she stopped eating entirely. As food had always been the meaning of Mia's life, the servants were alarmed. After coaxing her with fresh tuna and getting no response, it was decided to bring her in to the (whisper it now!) vet.

According to the servants, for naturally I would not be accompanying them on this trip, the vet was a kindly woman who regrettably informed the servants that Mia's liver was in dangerous shape, in fact it was pretty far gone. She could not give them a reason for what had caused it, said it could have initially been just a virus or stomach upset that caused her appetite to decline. At the point she was at, however, the vet said that it would cost at least $1000 to diagnose the problem, and then who knew how much to attempt a cure, which may not have the desired result in the end.

With heavy heart, my head maid quietly made arrangements with the gentle vet to end Mia's life, as the alternative would have been to watch her slowly starve to death at home. The vet left the servants with Mia for about 10 minutes or so to say good-bye to her. They were in tears, bless them, but according to what was related to me, Mia was extraordinarily calm, and purred loudly to their stroking and soft words. Twice she gently laid her paw on the arm of my head maid and looked into her eyes, as if to say "it's all right, I am ready".

My servant's friend who was with them, offered to remain in the room with Mia while the injection was administered, as they were unable to do so. And so, she was held and stroked to the end, and departed this earth peacefully to the shining rainbow, and a green field beyond, no doubt full of voles just waiting to be caught.

My head maid was quite devastated by the whole episode, and cried copiously for days. She had just seemed to regain her composure when a sympathy card arrived in the mail from the vet, which sent her into a torrent of tears once again.

That was all 4 weeks ago now, and things have returned to normal. The three boys and I are all that remain of the House of Seven Cats at this point, though the head maid's daughter is already hinting that she would like to get another kitten. (Lord save me!) I will conclude this rather sad post with an image of Mia in healthier (and fatter!) days.......... my servants would appreciate your thoughts and prayers.Picture 006

7 comments:

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We know what a hard decision you had to make. You had the courage to make it and Mia is now at peace and running free at the rainbow bridge. We are sending purrs and gentle head bumps to all of you.

Frostin said...

Group hugs and purrs from our house to yours.

I'm sure Mia is peeking down from the bridge watching over you all.

The Creek Cats said...

We are so so sorry to hear about Mia. We know how incredibly crushed your mom had to have been. It is such a heartwrenching decision to have to make. Our mom had to make it in March for our Cal. Please know that we are sending you all lots and lots of healing vibes during this very sad time.

Daisy said...

I am so sorry Mia had to go to the Bridge. Soft purrs to you.

Jans Funny Farm said...

We're so sorry about Mia. It is always hard to make such a decision. Purrs and tail wags.

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

We are so sorry to read of Mia's passing. But she is well now, no longer in pain, and you will all see her again. We are sending purrs to all of you!

Nishant said...

Group hugs and purrs from our house to yours.
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