Mom got home tonight and discovered Kletus huddled on the floor. His gums were white and he wasn't responsive. Mom called the shelter director and was told to take him to the nearby emergency vet. Mom spent about 90 minutes there. They finally got an IV in and were giving him fluids and dextrose. His blood pressure, blood sugar and temperature were all very low. The director of the shelter told the vet to take a couple of hours to give him a chance. She just called and said that Kletus was helped over the Bridge. The vet believes it was a liver shunt....so there isn't anything we could have done or could have known.....but mom's heart is broken. It has been a hard year for us and while mom says she will keep fostering, sometimes it sucks....
Such sad news. I'm so sorry. My heart hurts for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. It does really suck when it goes that way. Sending healing thoughts your way, for what it's worth.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Kletus seemed like such an awesome little guy. I am sad along with you.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, I lost a kitten a few years back do to fleas, she got a blood transfusion but the vet still couldn't save her. Wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanne, I am so very sorry.. Fly free Kletus, and take with you the love you were so freely given while you were here.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of Kletus. I am sending you many healing purrs for your broken heart.
ReplyDeleteSoft purrs from all of us at The Lounge. Kletus, run free sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteOh Sweet Kletus we are so sorry!!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet and loving purrs to heal your hearts and Mom hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of sweet Kletus. He was a funny guy. Run free, Kletus!
ReplyDeleteLaura and Taffy
we are so sorry! :(
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Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
I'm so very sorry. Thank you for taking such great care of Kletus, and for showing him what love and kindness is all about.
ReplyDeleteI lost a kitten in circumstances that sound quite similar. I got home to find he had crashed. There was nothing I or the vet could do other than help him cross. It was shattering. Be kind to yourself.
Poor little baby. We're so sorry he had to go to the Bridge and are sending you purrs and hugs.
ReplyDelete"Be kind to yourself" definitely is the best advice.
Peace.
-Kim and the boys
Oh sweet Kletus, rest in peace sweet little boy! Run free and happy on the Bridge, and with all the love you were given while here!
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Anna
Oh no. Oh poor sweet Kletus. Me and Charlie are so so so so sorry to hear this. Hugs and purrs to all of you. Please take care x
ReplyDeleteI a truly sorry and my heart hurts with yours. We love our babies, foster or home and it is so hard when they are sick or go to the Bridge.
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Oh, we are all very sorry
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to read about Kletus's passing. I think it's so hard when a loved animal dies because they don't understand what's happening. Sometimes they do, which seems even sadder.
ReplyDeletePoor little guy.Rest in peace sweet angel Kletus.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been difficult for you to go through.We send you hugs and thank you for all you do for animals.
the critters in The Cottage xo
White Dog woos of comfort and understanding. What a shock to read that Kletus had chosen another path to a forever home. Thank you for giving him final days of dignity, and shelter, and care and mostly...love. Be at peace.
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