Bradlee is sick...

[BoogyMan]

thanks guys, really.

He had initially responded to some of the meds; however last night he got quiet and still. Xray today showed massive amounts of bloating/gas in his intestines and the lympomia affecting most of his lower organs. Was just time to stop his suffering.

Luckily I had today off; would have not liked to have missed the final moments with him.

I didn't like cats until I found bradlee at a shelter in seattle. He was sitting on top of his brother (whom we also adopted, and who was put-down 1 Dec 07), with his paws around the bars of the cage and he was screaming with a 7-week old Kitten voice.

I remember signing the papers to complete the adoption in 1996 - 3 years before my daughter was born. Came full-circle today when I signed the authorization for euthanasia.

The kittens started to wreak havoc on my allergies - the first year or so I couldn't much pet them without nose dripping and eyes itching. After awhile though, I stopped noticing problems. Before we got these cats I used to poke fun of cat-people. I'm darin...and I'm a cat-person now.

Wow, I am sorry to hear that the little guy didn't make it. I know how attached I am to my pets so I can imagine how you must feel. Cats are pretty awesome, and I am sorry you lost your friend.

[cat slave]

Aww....magnificent kitties

I think cats understand the end of life better than we do and accept the loss
of their buddies.

I have a formerly feral girl who was totally (from first sight) devoted to an older cat.
She was so attached I worried that it would be traumatic when Sweetie went.
She passed on from cardioapathy secondary to hyperthyroidism and Little
Prize never missed a beat and I know it wasnt for lack of devotion to Sweetie.

Finally after about 9 years as a house cat Little Prize (there really is a story
behind the name!!!!) she has started sleeping on my bed and talking and being
one of the girls! It took a long time!

I did however witness the greiving of my first cat when our parakeet died.
Toots and Cutie were best friends and the bird would sit between her front
paws and follow her about the house...on foot.

When Cutie passed (the bird), Toots sat on the empty cage we sat out on
the back porch for days and would not eat! I cant explain why that was so
different!

[cat slave]

Wow, I am sorry to hear that the little guy didn't make it. I know how attached I am to my pets so I can imagine how you must feel. Cats are pretty awesome, and I am sorry you lost your friend.

For some reason I would never have figured you as a cat purrson, haha, but
yes, they are truly awesome.

[cat slave]

I assume the boys have their "carry" permits

[red states rule]

Good for you DMP. You opened your heart and home to a couple of homeless cats. You are a good guy

[BoogyMan]

For some reason I would never have figured you as a cat purrson, haha, but
yes, they are truly awesome.

I love all kinds of little furry critters. We have cats, dogs, and ferrets. My favorite pet, though, is a huge, fat, rug-like, cat.

[cat slave]

Good for you!!

We also have dogs but I dont have the same feeling for them as I do the cats.
Well, maybe thats not really what I want to say.....I just dont relate to them
like I do kitties.....those are "peer" relationships..haha.

Good for you DMP. You opened your heart and home to a couple of homeless cats. You are a good guy

Yes, he is.