Can anyone offer Bobby a home?

[pinkfluffy]

I'm so so sorry @ycbm

 

[ycbm]

Really sorry to hear that ycbm. I hope having an answer about what ailed him gives you comfort though, and explains his discomfort since you moved.

It wasn't illness the first year. He hated this estate and I will always feel guilty for moving him here from an isolated farm. We should have found him a farm home then. Physically, apart from weight loss that was easily explained by loss of roaming round a farm, there was no sign he was ill until close to the end. He was eating really well and in theory he should have been throwing up, but he didn't. He fooled us all, but he's at peace now.
.

 

[webble]

Ah I'm so sorry this was the outcome but glad he got to spend his last days with you

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

So sorry to hear about Bobby, I’m glad there is a bright side with his sister

 

[Rumtytum]

So sorry ycbm, can understand you not wanting another- it hurts too much when they go.
You did the right thing of course; our last cat was the same, it’s the greatest act of love and respect we can give them. Delighted to read his sister is now living her best life

 

[DizzyDoughnut]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

 

[Squeak]

I'm so sorry, it's the absolute worst thing about owning animals but the ultimate kindness we can do for them. If I had one wish it would be that our animals lived as long as we did.

You've had such a tough time recently, I hope things are kinder to you soon and that you're looking after yourself.

 

[splashgirl45]

So sorry YCBM, he is happy now and you did all you could for him. Hope this is now the end of your run of losing animals, you’ve had a lot to deal with recently, hope the rest of 2024 is kinder to you and your OH x

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I'm so sorry that was the outcome but at least you were able to do him the last kindness. Enjoy making a fuss of his sister, as she enjoys being an only cat.

 

[Honey08]

Oh I’m sorry to hear that. You absolutely did the right thing, and at least you know that it wasn’t just the stress of the move. Pets break our hearts, don’t they! Huge hugs to you.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

So very sorry to hear this. I have lost several to kidney disease and in at least one case we had no idea until the final 24 hours and she died the day after the tests were taken and before we had the results. I would love a cuddly lap cat again but my dogs are not cat friendly sadly.

 

[Xmasha]

Our Bob was the same, lost a bit of weight but was behaving normally, until the last 24hrs where he was clearly very poorly and was PTS. Cats seem to mask illness very well.

So sorry, youve had a terrible time with losing pets recently. But you did the kindest thing and let him go peacefully.

 

[nagblagger]

Sorry to read this update. It sounds like there was nothing more you could have done.

 

[m1stify]

sorry to hear this. Cats are so bloody good at masking their ilness until the very end. I think I will get yearly bloods done for mine when they reach a certain age, as its so hard to catch them at the early stages of illness.

 

[Kunoichi73]

So sorry to hear about Bobby. You did everything you could for him.

 

[Birker2020]

I'm sorry about that you've had such a run of bad luck with your animals, its so unfair, it really is.
I don't know how you are still functioning.
I've been in your position as you know and it sucks.

 

[oldandgold]

So sorry to read this update, you couldn't have done anymore for your boy. Take care. Sleep softly Bobby

 

[meleeka]

Ah what a shame, but it sounds like it was his time

He fooled us all, but he's at peace now.
.

That’s what you need to hang on to. It was his time and nothing you did or didn’t do could change that. Sorry he couldn’t have his happy ever after, but who’s to say he’d have had that anyway.

 

[EventingMum]

So sorry, poor Bobby but as always you put your animals needs above your own.

 

[CanteringCarrot]

So sorry, ycbm.

I also have a cat that prefers life as an only cat. So after losing his "sister" it made me feel just a wee bit better that at least he could enjoy life a little bit more.

 

[ycbm]

Thank you everyone with even more forum support. It has been very reassuring to read of other cats declining in 24 hours. And it does make things a little easier to see Noo blossoming.



"I don't care I hated him anyway. Head rub. Now."

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

Thank you everyone with even more forum support. It has been very reassuring to read of other cats declining in 24 hours. And it does make things a little easier to see Noo blossoming.



"I don't care I hated him anyway. Head rub. Now."


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What a pretty kitty

 

[Snow Falcon]

So sorry ycbm. You did what you could for him.

 

[View]

So sorry, @ycbm, but you know you did the right thing with one final act of kindness. But, yes, it hurts.

We made the same decision within 6 hours of realising our girl was NQR. The bloods showed kidneys failing. It’s terrifying how fast it happens.

 

[SilverLinings]

I'm so sorry to read this @ycbm, you (and your OH) have had such a sh!tty year (I feel an expletive is absolutely deserved). You really have been through the wringer, and I hope so much that you have a much calmer and happier 2024.

It is nice that Bobby was with you until the end, and that he didn't have a long and miserable period of being very ill. I'm sure that doesn't make the loss any easier for you to bear though.

 

[julesjoy]

Sorry to read this update. Being rubbish with words, but thinking of you.

 

[HollyWoozle]

I’m truly sorry, it hurts so much. Even when you know you did the right thing for them.

I feel you’ve had a rough time of it lately and I hope that 2024 is a peaceful, easier year for you and that your beautiful Noo continues to blossom and bring you joy.

 

[McFluff]

So sorry to read this - what a tough time you’ve had. Hope that 2024 is kinder to you.
Our male cat did similar when he was 18. Went downhill in less than a day. Felt awful as he must have masked how he was. His sister blossomed as an only cat and lived till she was 20.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
I doubt my words will change your guilty feelings, but of course it's easy in hindsight to say that I should've done this instead, it would've been better for him... And sure, maybe it would've been so, but maybe not. Maybe it would've taken him time to get used to living with other persons, on another isolated farm. Maybe he would've settled in in no time. Maybe a fox would've gotten him. Maybe, maybe, maybe.

But have you thought about this maybe, since he was allowed to go out, maybe Bobby could've chosen to try to find a new home further away from your new estate all on his own, he could've even chosen to try to get back to your old home again, but maybe he actually chose to stay with you?

The only thing we can do, is the best we can then and there, you loved him, and I'm sure he enjoyed all his cuddles with you. Bobby both looked, and sounded like a very sweet cat, and his sister is very pretty.
At least you don't need to worry about her getting sick from missing her brother. She seems to like that all the limelight is now on her.

{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

 

[Shady]

I think Finny ,as always , has summed it up really well
I'm very sorry for your loss Ycbm