Thursday, October 26, 2017

Mozart

Mozart
9/25/06 to 10/25/17

Head ninja
House Panther
Kitten butt kicker
Greeter of all who came to the door
Bag inspector
Biter of vet techs

Dang he loved that space heater....

We can't believe it. Tommy has been gone 3 weeks and now Mozart is gone too. A friend who came over to the condo made a comment last Friday that he was skinny and mom didn't think much of it as he is always skinny. However, Saturday night he walked by her and was VERY thin and his belly was distended. She freaked out and took him to the emergency vet. Thank heaven for Miss A - our vet tech and mom's friend. She came over and sat with mom while they waited. They took out some fluid and ran some tests....cancer. They agreed there wasn't much the er vet could do so he came home.

Mom took him to our vet on Monday. They agreed to try an appetite stimulant and steriods. The plan was to give it a few days and see what happened. However, he wouldn't eat. Maybe a couple of bites but not much beyond that. He would come out for a few minutes but mostly stayed curled up in his strawberry.

Mom spent many long hours laying in bed at night....what do we do? And the only answer, no matter how heartbreaking, was to let him go and give him some peace. He is now pain free and back with those who have gone before him (Butterscotch, Maestro, Tigger, Tim and Tommy).



*a note from the mom: there are no pretty words for the last 3 weeks. It sucks. Tommy was just so damn sudden and then this on top of it. I'm taking a few days off from the blog. I am mentally and emotionally exhausted from the last 3 weeks. We will be back - we have kitten stories and Chanel's adventures and tales of the permanent residents. But right now I need time to grieve and regroup. We know you all understand. Thank you for your love and support with all of this and over the years.

40 comments:

  1. Oh, I am so very sorry. So cruel to have them lost so closely together. Cry, rest, heal. Do what you need to do and know that many are thinking of you.

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  2. We are so sorry all this is happening to you and the gang. It is so hard to lose our fur friends but even harder when they are together like that. We send huge hugs.

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  3. This is a blasted shame. To write that Mozart will be missed is a great understatement; to write that he was loved isn't enough. Godspeed, Mozart.

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  4. I am so deeply sorry about your dual losses of Mozart and Tommy only a few short weeks ago. Take all the time to give yourself some space and go at your own pace. We keep you in our prayers and purrs.

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  5. Saw this on FB yesterday; I am so very sorry. Fly free, Angel Mozart!

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  6. I am so sorry for your losses, so close together. There is no time limit on grieving. Take whatever time you need and know that the people who read your blog will understand.

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  7. My human and I were so sad to read about Mozart on Facebook, and now here. You are right, the past three weeks have been really awful for you, and you need some time to heal and regroup. In the meantime, I'm sending purrs your way.

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  8. I am so sorry about the recent loss of your Mozart. I wish I had known your Tommy & Mozart. I'm sure they were very special kitties. I wish I could mend your broken heart, dry away your tears & bring both of your furry companions back to you. Sending caring purrs. -Valentine (& Mom) of Noir Kitty Mews

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  9. I am so sorry to hear of your recent losses. They are all special. Sending purrs and biscuits your way.

    Hershey, Bear, Princess Fiona Fuzzy Paws, Mia, Alexandra and the Fosters

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  10. We're so sorry for the sudden loss of Mozart. We send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs

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  11. It takes a lot out of a person to cope with one loss. To lose Mozart and Tommy so close together ... too much. Very sorry for your pain. Taking some time to grieve is a good idea. Warm hugs!

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  12. Oh No! I am saddened by your losses. Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking and words seem inadequate to express the sorrow. Know that we are here and will be waiting.
    I send you condolences, love and strength
    Love Barb
    PS. I took a vacation from blogging (both reading and posting) when Nellie the Cat From Hell went over the bridge and its only been recently I've gotten back to it. Sorry I missed Tommy's trip over the bridge.

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  13. We are very sorry for your losses. (I'm still getting up to speed after my surgery.) I send love and hope that you can find comfort in knowing they are both free from pain now.

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  14. We are so very sorry to hear about this.

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  15. We are so very sorry. It just doesn't seem fair. We send you a ton of purrs and hugs...and we totally understand you needing to step back for a bit...take as long as you need.

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  16. I am so so sorry. It is just the hardest thing when our babies run away to the Bridge and here you are, trying to cope with another huge loss. And twice so closely together...just sorrowful. Please accept my deepest sincere condolences.

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  17. I am so so sorry. It is just the hardest thing when our babies run away to the Bridge and here you are, trying to cope with another huge loss. And twice so closely together...just sorrowful. Please accept my deepest sincere condolences.

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  18. I'm so incredibly sorry. I still can't get over Tara and Truffles just two years apart, and you're facing two heartbreaking losses in 3 weeks. Life is just so unfair sometimes.

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  19. I am so sorry to read about Mozart's crossing the Bridge. He and Tommy and Tim are certainly watching over you all. Purrayers and comforting thoughts as you grieve.

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  20. I'm so heavyhearted for you right now. One loss is hard. Two in quick succession like that is just terrible. Take the time you need to take care of yourself. The blog and the blogosphere will be here. I'm sending love virtual hugs I wish I could deliver in person, but most of all, sending condolences.

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  21. We are so, so sorry to hear about dear Mozart and seen love and hugs to you, we understand.

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  22. oh no! we can't even begin to say how sorry we are to learn of Mozart's passing. sending lots of purrs-

    pip, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto, TL

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  23. We're so sorry about Mozart, and that life has been tough these past few weeks. We're sending hugs and purrs.

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  24. We are all so furry sorry that Mozart has had to go to the Bridge, especially so quickly after Tommy. Purrs and soft head bonks for all the kitties.

    I am truly sorry for your loss of Mozart and Tommy before him. I will keep you in my thoughts, take care of yourself as you take this time to grieve.

    Eileen

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  25. I'm so sorry to hear about Mozart. I know he left you with so many wonderful memories that will always be safe in your heart.

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  26. I’m so sorry to hear about your sweet Mozart. What a difficult but kind decision you had to make.. please know my thoughts are with you.

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  27. We are so sorry about Mozart's sudden illness and the fact that he had to leave for the Bridge. It never gets easier. In fact, it just gets harder and harder. Take good care of yourselves, all of you, and come back with good kitten tales when you're ready.

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  28. We are so very sorry for your losses. Comforting purrs and paws of sympathy and we will be here when you are ready to come back.

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  29. We are so sorry to hear about Mozart flying off to the Bridge. We think he just might have needed to be with Tommy, but we know how very much this hurts. Purrs be with you in this sad time.

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  30. We are sending you our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Mozart, Tommy, and all of your furbabies have been so blessed to have you. You have many angels watching over you.

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  31. Sending you love and hugs and purrs and healing thoughts. Years ago, I lost my 4-year-old terrier Rosie to cancer, followed 3 weeks later by my 15-year-old Keeshond mix, so I can just about begin to understand your pain. I still rarely talk about it. Let your current crew help you heal, and know that you have angels watching over you, and friends (human and otherwise) that care.

    —Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats

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  32. So sad...we're sending hugs and purrs your way. Such a heartbreaking decision no matter how right it is.

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  33. Godspeed your journey to heaven Mozart... we are truly truly sorry. We know how hard it is to lose one; but two and in such a short span is beyond heartbreaking. Mom offered you two of the best gifts of all, compassion and love. We send hugs and love to her and your family. You'll always be one super handsome house panther buddy ~~~~~~ ♥♥♥♥♥ dai$y, tuna, dude, sauce & boomer

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  34. That's just too much for anyone to handle. Especially the suddenness of both. I lost Kitty pretty quickly and I still question if I missed something that could've changed the ending. With her, I didn't have definite answers and that haunts me too ... maybe there was SOMETHING I could've done?!?! Mozart knew he was loved up to the very end - and that's the best we can give them in return for all the ways they love us. I'm so very sorry.

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  35. omg I am so deeply deeply sorry. Losing one is bad enough, but two? I didn't find out til now (from the Eastside Cats blog), I am so deeply, deeply sorry. catchatwithcarenandcody

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  36. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
    Sending you lots of love and hugs...

    Noodle and crew

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  37. Oh, Jeanne, we are so sorry to hear of Mozart's passing. You made the most loving decision, but it is also super difficult and heartbreaking. Please know we are thinking of you and sending purrs, hugs and much love.

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  38. We were very, very sorry to hear about Mozart! Thank you for letting us get to know him a little bit and for all the LOVE you shared!!!
    Yours sincerely,
    Margaret Thatcher

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  39. Sometimes not knowing what is going on is a bit of a blessing. It can be so hard when you are hit with something so sudden, but watching a cat decline is hard too.

    Okay, fine, there is no 'better' way.. they all suck

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