Katie & Mego (GA)
Member Since 2013
Hello to my dear LL family,
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I come to let everyone know that my beloved Mego wings_cat crossed over the rainbow bridge yesterday. :cry: :cry: :cry:
My life with Mego began over 16 years ago in Minneapolis, MN. I was attending college at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I was beginning my third year of college and had just moved into a house with my roommate. I had furkids my entire life at home and since I was starting my own life away, I was longing for that familiar kinship. I went to a local pet store just to see who might be out there waiting for a fur-ever home. And there he was... the smallest of the bunch, being trampled over by the other kittens. And since I'm always a champion of the underdog - the little grey & white fuzzball with radar-sized ears and big green eyes stole my heart and found his fur-ever mama. cat_pet_icon
I took my darling boy back home and I called my mom; she had no idea what I was up to. I slyly asked her "How much does it cost to neuter a kitten?" There was a long pause on the phone and then she said, "You can't have a kitten, your landlord doesn't allow pets. You need to call the pet store and see if you can take him back." To which I replied, "NO WAY!" I had an absentee landlord and knew he wouldn't find out. VICTORY! :lol: :lol: :lol: I teased my mom that she was now a grandma which she wasn't exactly nuts about. :lol: :lol: :lol: But it was clear when my parents visited me at college that Mego wound up stealing their hearts too.
It took me a while to come up with a name for him, I wanted to spend some time with him and find out what his personality was like. Mego very quickly let me know that he was going to do whatever he wanted and go where ever he wanted in spite of me, hence his name "Me-Go" anywhere I want.
When it was time to leave school and move back home, I still remember the 5 hour drive with Mego in his carrier. It was his first long road trip and he let me know exactly how he felt about it all. 4 hours of constant yowling! By the time I got to Madison, I couldn't take it anymore and I let him out of his carrier for the last hour of the drive. He snuggled into a box of my clothes and slept peacefully for the rest of the way home. I constantly checked my rear view mirror to make sure he stayed there. We spent the next 6 years in Wisconsin together.
In 2004, I moved to Virginia with my younger brother while he attended medical school here. But before I arrived in Blacksburg, VA, Mego and I road tripped together to Charleston, SC to visit with my best friend. We spent a week together there and Mego was entranced by all of the new bugs to chase around. Mego spent the rest of his life with me here in Blacksburg and his personality continued to surprise me warm my heart.
In 2011, Mego gave me quite the scare by falling off my 3rd story balcony. It was a beautiful day out and I left my patio door screen open as Mego loved to go out there. My wooden balcony railing had recently been replaced by a newer and thinner plastic railing. As I was cooking in the kitchen, I suspect that Mego hopped up on my patio table and without realizing the new railing was more slippery, he jumped up and slipped off, falling to the ground below. I had no idea this happend and when I couldn't find Mego, I freaked out. I went outside to look for him and didn't find him. I scoured my house again and still couldn't find him. I went back outside and I found him huddled up against the wall of the patio below. He made it through unscathed and I was beyond relieved when he returned to his normal self a few days later. I felt like a terrible mama bean.
In March of this year, Mego's behaviors began to change and I knew something was up. He was exhibiting the classic symptoms of feline diabetes. And so began my journey with my FDMB family here. I was devastated with the diagnosis and I wasn't sure if Mego & I would be able to make it through this challenge. Together, through our FD journey, our bond strengthened even more. We made it through near insulin overdoses because of an error the vet made in the supplies I was given, food changes, and the general stresses that come with learning to give shots and BG testing. With the help of so many of you here, the unbearable was made bearable and I was given an immeasurable amount of strength and support so I could help Mego through this battle. We shared special time together with lots of scratches, purring and soft licks. Mego and I made it through and nearly a month after his diagnosis, Mego went OTJ in April.
Mego and I were able to enjoy the next 8 months together as if nothing had even happened. In the last week or so, Mego began displaying some unusual behaviors again and to Mego's dismay, off to the vet we went. I was concerned about possible kidney disease or hyperthyroidism. His blood work results did not point to anything conclusive. He was dehydrated and I brought home the supplies I needed to give him sup-q fluids. After I brought Mego home, his health and QOL rapidly deteriorated. Mego was not eating or drinking and I could tell he was in obvious pain. He was no longer interested in his favorite treats either. His breathing became very shallow from Saturday night into Sunday morning. With him being in such obvious pain, I could not bring myself to stick him with another needle. I wanted our morning on Sunday to be one filled with love. As the day went on, Mego let me know in his own way that it was time to let him fly free. We cuddled and I gave him as much of my love as I could.
Mego crossed the rainbow bridge peacefully in my loving arms. He was welcomed with open paws by the furkids from my childhood and those from FDMB who have gone before him.
Some of Mego's favorite things to do were to go out on my balcony and watch the birds, sun himself and watch the ferrel cats outside. He was so funny when the cats would come around. He would look down on them and tell them how displeased he was that they were around. Mego always was the ruler of this roost! Mego was my true "alarm clock," He let me know in his own unique way when he wanted something. He was great at waking me up in the morning with soft licks to my face, soft tickles to my nose with the fine hairs on the tips of his paws, head butts, and by knocking things off tables when he wanted attention. He always followed me into the bathroom because he knew I couldn't escape and he was sure to get scritches. He would love to climb into bed with me and sneak his way under my down comforter and camp out under my tented legs when I would read. He slept on the pillow beside me and would wait for his bedtime lovin'. He loved freshly picked cat nip and would sit on his hind legs and clasp it between his paws and lick it like mad. He always knew when I was coming home and would greet me lovingly at the door and wait for his full body pet down. When I would go away on trips without him, he would scold me as soon as I got home and then wouldn't let me out of his sight. He would always sleep at the top of my head on the pillow the first night I'd be back. He loved to go outside and lap up the rain puddles that had gathered on my patio too. He loved to hide behind blankets that hung from my couch or chair and pretend that you couldn't see him. I will miss him drooling all over me when he'd be so relaxed from scritches and pet downs :lol: .
He was such a character, and an independent soul just like his mama bean. We were truly made to find each other and I thank God that I found him that day at the pet store. Mego enriched my life in so many ways and in his crossing, has showed me my capacity for such deep and profound love. Mego will always be my prince in shining grey & white armor. It was a very difficult night last night and much too quiet around the house this morning. It will take some time for this broken heart to heal and for the waves of tears to cease, but each heaving sob and tear reminds me of the beautiful memories we had together.
I want to take a minute and send out some very special "Thank Yous:"
To Marje & Gracie: My appreciation for your guidance, patience and support will never be forgotten. You will forever have my utmost respect and gratitude for the strength you have given to all of us here.
To Jamie & Jupe: We started our stressful journeys together here on FDMB with our sugarcats and supported each other through the toughest of times. Your support and kindness has meant the world to Mego & I. And although Mego is no longer with me and I'm not on the board regularly, you will always have my support and love in your journey with Jupe & your civies. You are never far from my thoughts.
To Jill & Alex: Thank you for helping me work out a shot schedule that would work with my crazy work schedule. I have no doubts that it helped me get Mego OTJ in such a short amount of time.
To Michelle & Mannie: Thank you for making Mego's OTJ feast and I hope Mego was greeted by an equally delicious spread on his first meal on the other side.
To Camille & Frosty: Thank you for Mego's OTJ video - what a wonderful fur-ever gift you have given me. It brings a smile to my face every time I watch it.
To Sienne & Gabby: You helped us so much through those difficult times during our FD time here. You hold a very special place in my heart.
To Courtney & Kismet, Wendy & Tiggy, Ella & Rusty, The Bowhuntress, Rhiannon & Shadow, Wendy & Neko, Dyana, Carfurby (my VERY EARLY coffee buddy), and the rest of the FDMB family: You will forever have my gratitude and love for all the support you have given us through the long sleepless nights, early mornings and those difficult times. Mego & I would never have made it through all of this without your love and kindness. You are all blessed in my eyes.
To my darling regal prince, my Mr. Green Eyes, my Mego: I love you fur-ever! I hope you know I did the best for you that I could and tried always to be the best mama bean. Thank you for leaving me one of your long soft whiskers; you will tickle my nose and heart forever. I will miss you dearly every day. You were my best friend, my buddy and were always there for me. I hope you find your way to the endless cheese block. You can now run free through the tall grasses and chase all the bugs and butterflies you want. Oh, and your favorite green mouse is now my lucky charm.
Love & Blessings to you all.
Katie
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I come to let everyone know that my beloved Mego wings_cat crossed over the rainbow bridge yesterday. :cry: :cry: :cry:
My life with Mego began over 16 years ago in Minneapolis, MN. I was attending college at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I was beginning my third year of college and had just moved into a house with my roommate. I had furkids my entire life at home and since I was starting my own life away, I was longing for that familiar kinship. I went to a local pet store just to see who might be out there waiting for a fur-ever home. And there he was... the smallest of the bunch, being trampled over by the other kittens. And since I'm always a champion of the underdog - the little grey & white fuzzball with radar-sized ears and big green eyes stole my heart and found his fur-ever mama. cat_pet_icon
I took my darling boy back home and I called my mom; she had no idea what I was up to. I slyly asked her "How much does it cost to neuter a kitten?" There was a long pause on the phone and then she said, "You can't have a kitten, your landlord doesn't allow pets. You need to call the pet store and see if you can take him back." To which I replied, "NO WAY!" I had an absentee landlord and knew he wouldn't find out. VICTORY! :lol: :lol: :lol: I teased my mom that she was now a grandma which she wasn't exactly nuts about. :lol: :lol: :lol: But it was clear when my parents visited me at college that Mego wound up stealing their hearts too.
It took me a while to come up with a name for him, I wanted to spend some time with him and find out what his personality was like. Mego very quickly let me know that he was going to do whatever he wanted and go where ever he wanted in spite of me, hence his name "Me-Go" anywhere I want.
When it was time to leave school and move back home, I still remember the 5 hour drive with Mego in his carrier. It was his first long road trip and he let me know exactly how he felt about it all. 4 hours of constant yowling! By the time I got to Madison, I couldn't take it anymore and I let him out of his carrier for the last hour of the drive. He snuggled into a box of my clothes and slept peacefully for the rest of the way home. I constantly checked my rear view mirror to make sure he stayed there. We spent the next 6 years in Wisconsin together.
In 2004, I moved to Virginia with my younger brother while he attended medical school here. But before I arrived in Blacksburg, VA, Mego and I road tripped together to Charleston, SC to visit with my best friend. We spent a week together there and Mego was entranced by all of the new bugs to chase around. Mego spent the rest of his life with me here in Blacksburg and his personality continued to surprise me warm my heart.
In 2011, Mego gave me quite the scare by falling off my 3rd story balcony. It was a beautiful day out and I left my patio door screen open as Mego loved to go out there. My wooden balcony railing had recently been replaced by a newer and thinner plastic railing. As I was cooking in the kitchen, I suspect that Mego hopped up on my patio table and without realizing the new railing was more slippery, he jumped up and slipped off, falling to the ground below. I had no idea this happend and when I couldn't find Mego, I freaked out. I went outside to look for him and didn't find him. I scoured my house again and still couldn't find him. I went back outside and I found him huddled up against the wall of the patio below. He made it through unscathed and I was beyond relieved when he returned to his normal self a few days later. I felt like a terrible mama bean.
In March of this year, Mego's behaviors began to change and I knew something was up. He was exhibiting the classic symptoms of feline diabetes. And so began my journey with my FDMB family here. I was devastated with the diagnosis and I wasn't sure if Mego & I would be able to make it through this challenge. Together, through our FD journey, our bond strengthened even more. We made it through near insulin overdoses because of an error the vet made in the supplies I was given, food changes, and the general stresses that come with learning to give shots and BG testing. With the help of so many of you here, the unbearable was made bearable and I was given an immeasurable amount of strength and support so I could help Mego through this battle. We shared special time together with lots of scratches, purring and soft licks. Mego and I made it through and nearly a month after his diagnosis, Mego went OTJ in April.
Mego and I were able to enjoy the next 8 months together as if nothing had even happened. In the last week or so, Mego began displaying some unusual behaviors again and to Mego's dismay, off to the vet we went. I was concerned about possible kidney disease or hyperthyroidism. His blood work results did not point to anything conclusive. He was dehydrated and I brought home the supplies I needed to give him sup-q fluids. After I brought Mego home, his health and QOL rapidly deteriorated. Mego was not eating or drinking and I could tell he was in obvious pain. He was no longer interested in his favorite treats either. His breathing became very shallow from Saturday night into Sunday morning. With him being in such obvious pain, I could not bring myself to stick him with another needle. I wanted our morning on Sunday to be one filled with love. As the day went on, Mego let me know in his own way that it was time to let him fly free. We cuddled and I gave him as much of my love as I could.
Mego crossed the rainbow bridge peacefully in my loving arms. He was welcomed with open paws by the furkids from my childhood and those from FDMB who have gone before him.
Some of Mego's favorite things to do were to go out on my balcony and watch the birds, sun himself and watch the ferrel cats outside. He was so funny when the cats would come around. He would look down on them and tell them how displeased he was that they were around. Mego always was the ruler of this roost! Mego was my true "alarm clock," He let me know in his own unique way when he wanted something. He was great at waking me up in the morning with soft licks to my face, soft tickles to my nose with the fine hairs on the tips of his paws, head butts, and by knocking things off tables when he wanted attention. He always followed me into the bathroom because he knew I couldn't escape and he was sure to get scritches. He would love to climb into bed with me and sneak his way under my down comforter and camp out under my tented legs when I would read. He slept on the pillow beside me and would wait for his bedtime lovin'. He loved freshly picked cat nip and would sit on his hind legs and clasp it between his paws and lick it like mad. He always knew when I was coming home and would greet me lovingly at the door and wait for his full body pet down. When I would go away on trips without him, he would scold me as soon as I got home and then wouldn't let me out of his sight. He would always sleep at the top of my head on the pillow the first night I'd be back. He loved to go outside and lap up the rain puddles that had gathered on my patio too. He loved to hide behind blankets that hung from my couch or chair and pretend that you couldn't see him. I will miss him drooling all over me when he'd be so relaxed from scritches and pet downs :lol: .
He was such a character, and an independent soul just like his mama bean. We were truly made to find each other and I thank God that I found him that day at the pet store. Mego enriched my life in so many ways and in his crossing, has showed me my capacity for such deep and profound love. Mego will always be my prince in shining grey & white armor. It was a very difficult night last night and much too quiet around the house this morning. It will take some time for this broken heart to heal and for the waves of tears to cease, but each heaving sob and tear reminds me of the beautiful memories we had together.
I want to take a minute and send out some very special "Thank Yous:"
To Marje & Gracie: My appreciation for your guidance, patience and support will never be forgotten. You will forever have my utmost respect and gratitude for the strength you have given to all of us here.
To Jamie & Jupe: We started our stressful journeys together here on FDMB with our sugarcats and supported each other through the toughest of times. Your support and kindness has meant the world to Mego & I. And although Mego is no longer with me and I'm not on the board regularly, you will always have my support and love in your journey with Jupe & your civies. You are never far from my thoughts.
To Jill & Alex: Thank you for helping me work out a shot schedule that would work with my crazy work schedule. I have no doubts that it helped me get Mego OTJ in such a short amount of time.
To Michelle & Mannie: Thank you for making Mego's OTJ feast and I hope Mego was greeted by an equally delicious spread on his first meal on the other side.
To Camille & Frosty: Thank you for Mego's OTJ video - what a wonderful fur-ever gift you have given me. It brings a smile to my face every time I watch it.
To Sienne & Gabby: You helped us so much through those difficult times during our FD time here. You hold a very special place in my heart.
To Courtney & Kismet, Wendy & Tiggy, Ella & Rusty, The Bowhuntress, Rhiannon & Shadow, Wendy & Neko, Dyana, Carfurby (my VERY EARLY coffee buddy), and the rest of the FDMB family: You will forever have my gratitude and love for all the support you have given us through the long sleepless nights, early mornings and those difficult times. Mego & I would never have made it through all of this without your love and kindness. You are all blessed in my eyes.
To my darling regal prince, my Mr. Green Eyes, my Mego: I love you fur-ever! I hope you know I did the best for you that I could and tried always to be the best mama bean. Thank you for leaving me one of your long soft whiskers; you will tickle my nose and heart forever. I will miss you dearly every day. You were my best friend, my buddy and were always there for me. I hope you find your way to the endless cheese block. You can now run free through the tall grasses and chase all the bugs and butterflies you want. Oh, and your favorite green mouse is now my lucky charm.
Love & Blessings to you all.
Katie
