I know it's been a long time since I posted. Pansy was doing well. The tumors weren't getting bigger, really. SHe had a lot of small bumps, but nothing that seemed threatening. Last week, when we took her to the Cat Hospital, Adrienne noticed that her breathing was a little labored. Sunday, it got worse.
We took her to the vet today, as usual. Dr K took xrays that showed her cancer had spread to her lungs. P hardly had any room to breathe. She had also started to build up fluid around her lungs. It was so bad that it was only going to be a matter of time (and a short matter, at that) before Sweet P had a crisis and was in a lot of pain.
So, we opted to end on a high note--before she really experienced any pain.
As we sat around the back of TCH, I was remembering my first adoption event, when Adrienne climbed into the crate to love on Pansy. And, when I picked P up from her adopter's house. And all those nights of being smothered in my sleep.
It's hard, you know? To be here without her. Ginger was upstairs, sitting in Pansy's room, waiting for me to feed Pansy. She was looking around, confused because P wasn't there, and Linz and I were both home, so why wasn't Miss P? I don't have to go upstairs to feed her. We don't need the dasaquin or the cosoquin. I don't need the fat cat ball. It was really hard to come home without her. with that empty carrier in the back seat. without her hair, her purr, without playing her favorite song.
Anyway, I have a lot of videos and pictures that I meant to post. I may go through and back-post them. We'll see. I don't know if anyone is really reading this, but I wanted to post the sad news, just in case.
Oh, and she weighed 14.4 lbs this morning.
5 comments:
Hi Desiree, Hi Lindsey,
Arnie and I and Pansy's brother, Gooseberry (who we adopted) are so, so sad that Pansy is gone. (I haven't actually told Gooseberr yet. He is her twin, except heavier, and sleeps on my head too.) Lots of us have been following her story for a long time. You did the absolute right thing, and I know she appreciates not having to struggle to breathe anymore. Pansy was one of IAR's most unforgettable cats. One of the 60 "Fuquay" kitties that Deb heroically rescued. We'll never forget her, or her sister Miss Teacake (now adopted) and brother Goose, who we adore.
We'll raise a glass in her memory tonight.
Hugs, Audie, Arnie and Goose
I'm so sorry. I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Pansy a few weeks ago at the Cat Hospital. She was laying in a chair and we all were standing aound her, paying homage to her. She seemed like a truly wonderful girl. May your memories of her comfort you.
Amy & Boomer
Oh Miss Pansy, you'll never know just how happy you made each Wednesday at the Cat Hospital. 'It's Pansy Day' -- that's pretty much the highlight of the week! I still remember going to the hoarder home on the last day before they evicted you to the Harnett County shelter -- you were the favorite one, Popeye, and she cried so much to let you go. But you had a great couple years -- adored by a fan club and worshiped as a feline idol of perfection. I will miss you and all your headbutts and tummy rubs.
Love -
Adrienne
Of course we are reading this Desiree! Miss Pansy was legendary, and touched the lives of so many. That is the wonderful thing about IAR. You are never alone. We share in the joy of each other's successes, and mourn each other's losses. Our thoughts are with you tonight. Miss Pansy left her paw prints on many hearts. Thank you for being such loving and devoted foster parents. Her life was richer for having you in it.
Hi Desiree and Lindsey,
Let me just say again how very sorry I was to hear about Pansy's passing. I have lost both my cat, Buster, and my dog, Lexus, to cancer in the last 2 years. You work so hard and do so much for them in those last months that when they are gone you don't understand, your mind cannot compute the loss. For me losing Buster was the impetus for joining IAR. My thoughts are with you in this sad and lonely time. XXXOOOO -- V
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