Hello Michelle,
I can't express my sadness at hearing that our sweet Bramble's time had
finally come. How bittersweet that the bond you share enabled you to
understand so clearly that he was ready. Thank you so much for allowing
us all to share in the miracle of your time together. I hope it brings
you some comfort, along with the many comforts of having known him must
bring you, that he has saved so many cats from experiencing the dangers
associated with topical flea treatments. In the past I would be
hesitant to use them, but I will never again be tempted when a cat is
ill, old, or has any chance of puncture wounds. Thank you Angel
Bramble, thank you Michelle, from all of us. My thoughts and love are
with you in your grief.
Much love to you, Minstrel and Buddy,
Nina
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My dear boy Bramble was put to sleep about an hour ago. I mentioned
yesterday that he started to get very stressed with syringe
feeding despite trying to be as calm as possible for him. But aside
from that - he was drinking excess so I wondered about this kidneys
failing, he went a bit wobbly and very depressed, started to waste and
started to hide for last two days. I kept bringing him out to cuddle
him but he was so sick. After going through FIV before and knowing how
much of a fight Bramble has had for the last 2-3 years with FIV
related symptoms I knew that this was the rihgt time for him to go -
he was telling me that he had had enough. When I was last really
concerned about him I spoke to him and explained that I love him and
really want to help him but that if he had had enough and wanted to
leave his body here that it was ok and he could stay in spirit - he
got very uncomfortable about this and along with signs I had got from
praying etc.. I felt he wanted to stay and we kept fighting - this
time I spoke to him and he just purred and nuzzled me - he lifted his
head up and kissed my mouth - and gave me a little need as if to say
I've had enough now please help me. His affection and kneading was
different this time is was very much a cry for help and comfort.
I planned to take him to the vets tomorrow but he was getting more
lathargic by the minute so today I phoned and thankfully his usual vet
was in.
Today he cuddled up to me for about 90 minutes before we went to the
vet and I was telling him about what would happen - he clung on to me
and put his paw i my hand and was the most content I've seen him for a
while - it was as if he knew it would be our last time together. The
vet did her best to try and find something that was treatable whilst I
stood sobbing away (she was fighting tears too as she got a bit
attached to Bramble) and then said that one of his kidneys had
enlarged quite a lot which was not the case when he was there about a
week ago -she agreed she thought it was time and so I asked for a
sedative for him first. He reacted strongly to that and vomited which
I haven't seen before but eventually after fighting it for a while
calmed down and lay on his fluffy blanket -I kept telling him iy was
ok to go to sleep. After he was put to sleep I covered him up with his
head and paw sticking out and he looked snug and peaceful - I gave him
lots of kisses and told him to come home whenever he wanted to - and
to go and find my last cat Tidge at rainbow bridge until I get there.
Once injected he passed quickly and peacfully.
I couldn't put him through anymore - he had mentally given up so I had
to help him go. Never gets any easier and heart breaking every time -
but I am happy that everything was done for him in the end and happy
that he is no longer in pain because I know he was starting to be in
pain. It was worth taking him from the sanctuary for the short 4
months or so we had - he was a special little man and a very brave one.
I will stay a group member though as I still have Minstrel and Buddy
Michelle
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