This was taken August 3 2013.
It was right after Abby got home from her stay
at the ER.
She seemed to rally.
It was short lived.
I took over 100 photos of her in this one setting where
she settled down in her chair, for the last time.
She got up on top of the dining room table to sit in the sun
and she groomed herself.
Little did I know she could go back in congestive heart failure
again later that afternoon and I rushed her back to the ER.
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It was only because one of my normal vets was working there
that day when she came back a second time
that they agreed to let her stay over the weekend until
she could see the Specialist.
Otherwise they would have tried to talk me into saying goodbye.
I suppose there are some reading this and saying
I should have let her go then.
Maybe you are right.
But, I had 9 more days.
I know that may seem cruel to some that I chose
that route. I didn't know her time was so limited.
I didn't understand how damaged her heart was.
(She had HCM)
Perhaps it would have been better for her.
Perhaps it wouldn't.
I don't have any regrets.
I went as far as I could to make her better.
Far as medicine would allow.
I don't regret it.
I know some people will shake their heads.
When you have to walk that walk, if you
don't understand where I am coming from,
then you just don't.
And I could never explain it to you where you would
understand.
#TBT
Big hugs to you.
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The last photos are always the hardest to look at. I totally understand what you are saying. We try everything in our power in the hope that it will help. The extra days are very precious. We know in our hearts when it is time and that is what matters, not what other people may think.
ReplyDeleteEveryone uses their best judgement when it comes to those they love. No regrets, ever.
ReplyDeleteWe sure would have done the same thing. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs. I went thru that with Darby but it all happened so fast in the end. I never knew it would be the end. I am glad you had bonus days with your furbaby.
ReplyDeleteAbby was a precious soul kitty...each moment was special with her. Today is 2 months since we lost Madi....First Christmas without a kitty in 15 1/2 years.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
What a special and precious photo of Abby. I have no judgement whatsoever. I think you did the right thing and it’s a blessing that you don’t have any regrets.
ReplyDeleteYou did the right thing for both of you! I lost Tara to the same thing and her passing was actually the most peaceful of any of my cats. She just went to sleep beside me. Beautiful photo of your special angel.
ReplyDeleteNine extra days is priceless, I would have done the same. XO
ReplyDeleteWe never know what to do for sure when it comes to saying good-bye. We do the best we can, and hope we don't hurt our loved ones. That's all we can do.
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