Thank you so much, those of you who have written words of encouragement to us.
We took Miss Dinah to the vet today and received discouraging news. It seems that she was still yellow and that her weight was even lower than when we took her in last week. The only option was to insert a feeding tube (surgically) and force feed her that way for the next 3-4 weeks. We had decided from the beginning that we would not go that far. Not for Dinah's sake, and not for our sake. It would just be too much for everyone involved.
And so we made the heart wrenching decision to let Dinah go. She seemed happy today as we drove to the vet. She was "talking" again as we talked to her, and seemed curious on the exam table. Although this may seem like a sign that she was doing better, she really wasn't. It was a sign to me that it was a good time to let her go peacefully, while she was feeling good and happy.
Now it's Dinah's turn to go down the Rabbit Hole and have her own adventures. Thank you for 9 years, Dinah. You were a good friend.
2 comments:
Even though you are hurting, Dinah is a kitten again. Think of her happy days and your emotions will be tempered as you gain perspective.
Dad
I'm very sorry for your loss; it's a tough responsibility to assume, but sometimes the best decision to make. -- Ildiko
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