My sweet little FeLV+ Harley, just barely 5 years old, went to join his
buddy Milkdud across the Rainbow Bridge today. There is a pet cremation
service about an hour from me that does individual cremations, and you
can arrange to attend if you want to. I put his catnip heart in with
him, and a dandelion blossom, covered him with the petals from a red
rose, and then let some of my tears drop onto him. I sat with him
outside in a glider chair until they were ready for him. The weather
was nice, and I looked out into a peaceful wooded area. Only the very
slightest breeze, so the rose petals didn't blow away. I carried him
inside when they were ready, but didn't remain for the process. I chose
an urn that looks like a black cat (like Harley) crouching to pounce on
a mouse. I may put it in his favorite hunting spot, if it doesn't upset
Brock (Harley's FeLV+ roommate).
The last several days, Harley could only have broth (tuna juice, the
juice from Fancy Feast Appetizers, etc.) and he had a difficult time
getting even that down due to the growth of his cancer. Rather than
take the chance of him choking on his broth over the weekend, I took him
to the vet to help him cross over. He remained in bed nearly all the
time the last 3 days, but thanks to his pain meds, he did enjoy some
pets, tummy rubs, and naps in his last days.
Marsha
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