Thursday, July 19, 2012

RIP Amaretto



We had hoped for a better outcome, but we knew this was possible from the time we saw the abscess on her neck. Miss DeLynn went over yesterday at lunch to feed her and found that she had run for the Bridge. Mom has a major case of the sads so we are going to take care of her for a couple of days. Thank you so much for all your purrs and woofs and prayers.

The v-e-t called with the lab results. It would appear to be a variation of strep and other not-uncommon bacteria. So it isn't like she caught something weird....she caught something common and her little body just couldn't fight it off. Mom will keep a close eye on everyone else, but it doesn't seem right now like this is something that is likely to affect them.

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  1. The Furries of WhisppyJuly 19, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    We are so sorry that Little Amaretto had to run off to the bridge. :(
    You did everything you possibly could but her little body wasn't strong enough to fight off the bacteria. She was loved right to the end and that matters a lot.

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  2. Maine KittiesJuly 19, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Oh no, I am so very sad to hear this. Who could not be sad to hear that such a beautiful angel is no longer among us. [[[[ Hugz ]]]] You do a wonderful job and I don't think there is anything else you could have done. Amaretto is now watching over you with her newly earned wings....

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  3. SandraJuly 19, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Oh, no, that is just not fair:(( I am so sorry about your loss:((

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  4. Katie IsabellaJuly 19, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Precious sweet baby girl. And as Katie's mommy I have to tell you that I too have tears right along with you. Sweet baby is at peace.

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  5. Team TabbyJuly 19, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    We are very sad to hear about Amaretto, hugs to all of you for taking care of her and loving her.

    Mindy
    Moe
    Cookie
    Mike

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  6. MollieJuly 19, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Oh's that's sooo sad.Big huggies too yooo all.

    Mollie and Alfie xx

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  7. Callie (a.k.a. Trouble)July 19, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    So sorry to hear about sweet Amaretto. She is romping in the fields of the Rainbow Bridge now.

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  8. ANGEL ABBYGRACEJuly 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    We are all so sorry and very sad about sweet Amaretto. We know the Rainbow Bridge got one beautiful angel. We send you lots of healing purrs.
    Purrs
    Abby

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  9. Old KittyJuly 19, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Oh no. Oh I am so so so sorry. Sweet angel Amaretto. Such a tiny fragile life. We are so glad she was surrounded by love and care to help her on her way to the Bridge. Thank you. Take care
    x

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  10. MargJuly 19, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Oh No, we are so sorry. Poor Amaretto. We sure wish that she could have made it. Sending lots of purrs and prayers to you Amaretto and big hugs to your caretaker. We know she has the sads right now. Take care.

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  11. Fuzzy TalesJuly 19, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Poor little baby girl. We're so sorry she passed. We know your mom (and the vet) did everything possible. That's the problem with "Highest Good" -- it's not always what you *want* to happen.

    Our mom's eyes are leaky too.

    Godspeed, Amaretto. Be free and be whole and healthy.

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  12. The Army of FourJuly 19, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Oh no! We're so sorry to hear this! She may have been on this Earth a very short time, but she knew LOVE and KINDNESS!!!
    Sending you guys head butts and a gentle lick on the nose to your mom.
    Godspeed, Amaretto.
    Play bows,
    Zim

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  13. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats July 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    We are sad to hear the babycat couldn't get well...it is so hard when you want to be able to help those ferally kitties and they get hurt...

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  14. brokenteepeeJuly 19, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Oh we are so very sorry. You gave her lots of love before she left. Love she would not have otherwise had...hold onto that.

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  15. Jans Funny FarmJuly 19, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Oh, no. We are sorry little Amaretto had to leave at such a young age. {{{Hugs}}}, purrs and pawhugs for your mom.

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  16. Frankie Furter and ErnieJuly 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Run FREE AND FAST in FIELDS of Catnip, Amaretto. They must have need a NEW kitty over there.. to spice thingys up.

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  17. CATachresisJuly 19, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Poor little tyke! She was so young. At least she had some loving while she was with you xx

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  18. wildcatwoodsJuly 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Surrounding you in a loving light in your loss. We do what we can but sometimes it is just not enough.

    Cats of wildcat woods

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  19. wildcatwoodsJuly 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Surrounding you in a loving light in your loss. We do what we can but sometimes it is just not enough.

    Cats of wildcat woods

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  20. The Island CatsJuly 19, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Oh, we were so hoping little Amaretto was gonna make it. You know you did all you could for her. We send you comforting purrs...we know it hurts.

    RIP, sweet Amaretto!

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  21. MariliaJuly 19, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    So very sorry about this little tiny kitty!

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  22. LPJuly 19, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    We are so sorry to hear about Amaretto.Poor little baby girl. We know you did MORE than your best for this little one and we know she felt all your love. Rest in peace precious baby.
    We wanted to thank you again (and AGAIN!) for all you do for these foster kids. You are their angel and we know some times (like now) it hurts but you have helped to save so many lives , so please don't forget that!

    Hugs,

    LP and the critters in the cottage xo

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  23. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesJuly 19, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Aw Amaretto, we're so sorry to see you go, but are so glad to have met you in the first place. Run free baby, no more pain, no more worries.

    Jeanne, I'm so sorry. I know it's not easy losing any kitty, and babies most of all. We're sending hugs and purrs! Thank you for caring for her for her short time here.

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  24. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJuly 19, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    as hard as this news is to hear, and I feel for you deeply, I still find this so interesting.

    I find it especially curious that two out of the litter having such health challenges... but it happens. I had one die when it went to be neutered and his brother died of a heart attack a few weeks later after being adopted. It so stinks that some kittens are just not designed to make it..

    Wishing the rest of the kittens the best, continued good health and wonderful loving homes.

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  25. Summer at sparklecat.comJuly 19, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    How sad. Poor little girl. You and the vet staff did everything you could for her. Purrs to you today.

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  26. SakuJuly 19, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Mom is leaking tears everywhere so we'll just say, we're all so sorry that little Armaretto wasn't able to fight off those bad bugs.

    Hugs to your mom.

    Sasha, Sami, & Saku (Mom Eileen)

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  27. The Cat GuyJuly 19, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    sads indeed. Such a sweet little girl.

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  28. Mom to heathens and a butterballJuly 19, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I'm so sorry....she had a wonderful, safe and loving place while she was here. Sleep peacefully sweet Amaretto.

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  29. CatJuly 19, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Oh Jeannie I am very sorry!!! Poor little lamb, it is so hard when the go so young :-(

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  30. SagiraJuly 19, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Aww.. I am SO very sorry to read this. :(

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  31. Quill and GreysonJuly 19, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Oh no, poor little sweetie! Purrs to you.

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  32. The MonkeysJuly 19, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    We did not get to meet Amaretto before she passed, but we read back and are so sad that she didn't make it! We are sending big purrs to you!

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  33. A TonlJuly 19, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    oh we're so very sorry about Amaretto's loss....

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  34. The Lee County ClowderJuly 19, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Farewell, little Amaretto. Sending comforting purrrrrrss and headbonks to you all.

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  35. White Dog BlogJuly 20, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Oh sweet little Amaretto! You were safe and loved and given the best of care! Now rest and be without pain. We hope you find peace running forever healthy over the Bridge.

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  36. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    We sends yous much love and comforting purrs. We is so sorry Being so young, the loss is so high, you can't get over it.So low, you can't get under it.So wide you can't get around it.You must go through that door.Keep the faith my friend, I know you two will meet again.
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  37. EverycatJuly 20, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Fly free sweet little Amaretto.

    Poor little girl had some big stuff to fight with liver abcesses, thank you for doing all you could to help her. Sometimes with babies it's just too much for them to deal with.

    We send love and rumbly purrs

    Oliver, Gerry, Mungo & The Ape xx

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  38. Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq)July 20, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Our purrs that little Amaretto has a safe journey over the Bridge. Too soon for such a sweet little kitty...

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  39. John BellenJuly 22, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Poor Amaretto. We were sorry to read about her passing. Our condolences to you. God bless you.

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  40. Alley Cats and Angels of North CarolinaJuly 24, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    I am very behind on blog reading. I am so very sorry for your loss of Amaretto. My deepest condolences.

    I know it doesn't make the loss any easier, but your love and care gave Amaretto a fighting chance that she most likely wouldn't have had without you. Thank you for all you did for her.

    Again, I am so sorry. Run free and chase all kinds of mice in tall grass, little Amaretto.

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