RIP TC

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Well, I did everything I could possibly do for our Sweet TC. But he couldn't get up any longer and when he would stir and try to get up he would cry out in pain.....so we took him in to the Vet's office . We just got him burried. It was really hard "snuffing" out his little life, but I believe he was on his way out and I just couldn't let him be in pain.

We gave it a good try and so did TC but the cancer just took control. He was the best ...sweetest...cat in the world and I am so happy he was part of mine and Steve's every single day for 15 years. http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=17041

[dame_wolf]

RIP sweet TC... :cry:

[JackieB]

You were a great cat, TC. I'll look forward to meeting you at the Rainbow Bridge.

[Equine_Woman]

I'm very sorry for your loss. I've been there. What a blessing that you had TC in your life. I'll be thinking of you guys.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thanks you guys.

[gaited07]

Sorry about TC.

[vicklynn]

RIP Beautiful TC. You were well loved.

[WashingtonBay]

Aw... Rest in Peace TC.

[carla]

You were a TERRIFIC cat, TC. We love you and will miss you so!

Diane, I'm glad he was able to finally give you the sign you were looking for. At least you can have that comfort in truly feeling like it was "time.". ((((((HUGS)))))) I love you!!!

[RackinRudy]

What a gorgeous cat TC was. Cancer sucks!

[PaintedDreamer_0110]

Aww TC was so cute! RIP lil guy. (((HUGS))) to you

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thanks everyone.

Thanks Carla. I love you too.

[natisha]

I'm so sorry.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thank you Natisha.

[oursarge]

What a beautiful kitty, I am so sorry. It is never easy, I know your pain. The only thing we can be thankful for is that they knew they were loved, something so many animals don't know but it still doesn't make it any easier. I really am sorry.

[grandmadeb]

It is such a difficult thing to do even when in your mind and heart you know that it is the kindest thing you can do when your loved animal lets you know it is time. Sorry for your loss.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

What a beautiful kitty, I am so sorry. It is never easy, I know your pain. The only thing we can be thankful for is that they knew they were loved, something so many animals don't know but it still doesn't make it any easier. I really am sorry.

Because he was loved so very much..it makes it so hard. He and I really bonded this last couple of months...He was so sick and he just needed so much petting and kissing and he got it all!!! Because he gave us so much during his 15 years.

Thank you oursarge.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thank you grandmadeb. It just doesn't feel kind......

[Gypsy Rose]

I'm so sorry, Diane! If it makes you feel any better, I went through a similar situation with cancer with my beloved Hopscotch. The only difference was that we didn't realize all her tooth and gum problems were from cancer until close to the end (vets thought it was infection at first), when she finally started having oxygen loss problems. One morning, I noticed she was listless, and her gums were starting to turn blue. A biopsy confirmed it, and I made the decision to put my beautiful companion of 14 years out of her misery. Chemo or surgery would have been just too hard on her at her age.

RIP, TC. You were a wonderful beloved cat, and I'm sure you're happily playing with all the other kitties on the Rainbow Bridge!

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Oh thank you Gypsy Rose...Yep..chemo and all that would have just been too much for him...even surgery just was not an option...just because of his age. But then he started rying out in pain when he tried to move.

[CaddoCinnamon]

Sorry for your loss Diane. TC was a beautiful cat.

[Suzi]

So sorry to hear of your loss. He really was a beautiful cat. I'm sure he will ne missed and you made the right decsion

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thanks Suzi and CaddoCinnamon. I am really missing him today. :(

[HeavensEast]

I'm really sorry about the loss of TC. He was a beautiful kitty :(

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thank you HeavensEast. He really was that beautiful up until the end.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

You were a great cat, TC. I'll look forward to meeting you at the Rainbow Bridge.

You know JackieB...I love the thought of TC running around now at the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you.

[WashingtonBay]

Thanks Suzi and CaddoCinnamon. I am really missing him today. :(

Aw.... I'm sorry.

You know the good news is it's kitten season down at the shelter. A couple of new monsters scampering around the house would solve some of that 'house feels empty' problem. :)

[grandmadeb]

Diane, I know it does not feel like a kind thing to do, it is gut wrenching and leaves you hollow inside. I have had to do it numerous times and every time I tell myself it will be OK, but when I get in the car to go home it is not OK and I sit and cry.

[Gliderider]

I am sorry for your loss..RIP Pretty TC

[JetLagaside]

Aww what a lovely boy he was rest in peace TC

[Toodlestoo]

He spoke and you listened. But....it's still so hard. Wishing you peace of mind and happy thoughts and maybe, when it's time, a new little guy will lift your spirits.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Aw.... I'm sorry.

You know the good news is it's kitten season down at the shelter. A couple of new monsters scampering around the house would solve some of that 'house feels empty' problem. :)
Funny that you mention this...We had a cat take up last year at the barn and well, we actually noticed her when Steve heard her kittens crying in the Loft!! lol

One had actually fallen inside the wall and Steve had to cut a hole in it and rescue it. Well Miss Mamma Cat was very gratefull and decided she would make Buck's Hollow her home...She loves to be inside with us, but we couldn't let her stay in 'cause she fought TC...so now we let her in and she seems to be happy...checking everything out!!

She is really the sweetest thing..I will post a picture of her...We gave away all of her kittens when they were ready..and had her " baby carriage" removed last summer.

We named her Firecracker...because she was such a little pistol with the other animals here...but she is just as friendly as can be now and follows us everywhere...just loves to be with you.

[WashingtonBay]

Aha.... well, good for Firecracker then. :)

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Diane, I know it does not feel like a kind thing to do, it is gut wrenching and leaves you hollow inside. I have had to do it numerous times and every time I tell myself it will be OK, but when I get in the car to go home it is not OK and I sit and cry.

You are sooo right grandmadeb...I have never had to do this before...and it was heart wrenching..When I saw that little guys life leave his body...I thought I would just die..right then and there.

But now I have had a day, almost two to think about it....and I am coming to grips with the fact that the poor sweet thing had become sooooo very sick... was dying...and he was in soooo much pain on Wednesday, that there was then no choice.. When we knew the cancer was going to take him...I knew this day would come...

[lovesfortune]

Sorry for the loss of TC, but I'm glad that Firecracker seems to be making a home for herself.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thanks Toodlestoo and lovesfortune.... Firecracker has some really big shoes to fill. lol

[oursarge]

Diane, I know it does not feel like a kind thing to do, it is gut wrenching and leaves you hollow inside. I have had to do it numerous times and every time I tell myself it will be OK, but when I get in the car to go home it is not OK and I sit and cry.

How true is this, I've done it way too many times too and even though I know it was the right thing it haunts me. We had to do it to our poor sweet Noah last May and I can still see him in front of me. I know it was right, I have no doubt but it sure doesn't make it any easier to not have him with me.

Glad about Firecracker. We got a Puppy after Noah and I love her very much but I still miss Noah, it's so hard getting used to another dog but we feel he brought her to us because she needed us. The night we went to get her we were talking to people who told us their grandson's name is Noah, I got chills. What are the chances? I didn't know how much she needed someone who cares 'til someone said she has caused us alot of stress [she has alot of anxiety issues and some other issues, we're basically making the vet rich] we should just take her and have her put to sleep. It's good it was in an e-mail because I would have choked the life out of them if they were in front of me. I told her NEVER say those words to me again. I don't breed perfect dogs like she does, I rescue them and get what I get and deal with it. It is hard at times but she'll be OK eventually. I'm glad I have her and not someone who'd put her to sleep because she isn't perfect. She's so cute and sweet I don't know how anyone could even think that. Rant over. I really am so sorry about your kitty. I am happy you have someone else to help you with the grief, someone who needs you and you need her.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Thanks oursarge. I think our hearts are so much alike...come to think of it...I think most of us on this forum have the same love of animals. :) Firecracker is sweet, but she just isn't (yet) the same kind of cat that TC was. She is a much more independent cat...I guess from being outside...but maybe that will change when she gets use to all the love.