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Rob & Harley (GA)

Rob & Harley (GA)

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Is very sick, I came home at lunch today to check on him and ended up rushing him to the vet.

He has been slowely declining recently, it started with a herpies flareup in November, he did a round of AB's that messed with his bg's and they shot up.

Today he was dx with a broncial infection, his kidneys have gotten alot worse, his last labs were BUN 66 todays Bun 109, his last Cre 2.9 todays Cre 3.6. He has an enlarged heart and he is constipated. He is also dehydrated.

The vet said my options were to PTS or Intensive Care. Since his 3 day boarding last summer almost did him in Intensive care was not an option, I can't put him through the stress and trauma of staying at a clinic again, it would kill hiim for sure and PTS was not an option at the time either. After the flood of tears subsided they offered up "Home Hospice" :shock: .

So now I am assist feeding, giving fluids and AB's We are hoping that he can rally, but in my heart I know that we will have to say goodby soon. I hope that I didn't make a selfish decision today by bringing him home.

My heart is breaking.
 
Ah damn, robin....how could you just keep that all bottled up for so long.. It's what we're here for, honey.
Peace to you and dear Harley. My heart just broke a little too for both of you
We're here for you

Carl
 
Robin, I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. I would have brought him home also. You have taken very good care of Harley & he knows how much you love him. Lots of tears here.....

:YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
{{{{{{{{{{{ Robin and Harley }}}}}}}}}}}} dear sweet Robin my heart is breaking with you if you feel invisible arms around you they are mine :YMHUG: don't feel like you did the selfish thing by bringing him home , Harley knows how much you love him and I would have done the same ! you have always been here for me and I would like to do the same if you need to talk I'm here day or night :YMHUG: sooooo much love from callie and me <3
 
Oh Robin, I am so incredibly sorry to hear about Harley. I have always thought of you two as a team - the Rob and Harley team. You have worked so long to keep him safe and happy and healthy, and you have done a fantastic job.

I think your decision to bring him home was the only one you could have made. I can understand how you couldn't leave him to Intensive care or let him go. Now you have a chance to spend time with him, to give him the love and attention you have always done and to say good by when it is time.

I know your heart is breaking and mine is breaking with you.
 
In my short time of reading the posts here, I've learned one thing above all else - we have very special bonds with our sugar kitties. Harley will let you know when its time to say goodbye and you will hear when he tells you. Until then, try not to worry that you're being selfish (easier said than done, I'm sure) - just cherish every purr, and continue to love and thank him for the years of joy and happiness he's brought to you and all those who love him. Peace and comfort to you.
 
Thank you all soooo much.

I want to thank each and everyone who has helped me give Harley an extra 2 and a half years of good health and head buts. We have become so much closer in the time since he became diabetic.

I'm still trying to get my head around saying good by.
 
Robin,

I had no idea. My heart just aches for you and Harley. You know you made the right decision to bring him home to his family. You never know, he might rally and get healthier. Just take it one day and one step at a time.

I know that you will be giving so much love to him and comforting him every minute and he will know that too. He will let you know when it is time or not.

God Bless! Will keep you both in my prayers for peace, guidance and strength everyday.

If there is anything i can do, please call me.

LOri
 
Robin, I am so sorry ..... and your decision to bring Harley home was the right one. My prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Nancy
 
Oh robin,
Carl is right we are all here for you.You have been on my mind a lot lately,
You did the right thing bringing him home, there was no other option.
Know that you are doing the right thing, and you are the best mommy in the world
I am so very truly sorry for what is happening
my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
If you need anything, we are here for you
:YMHUG:
 
Robin, I am so so sorry to hear Harley is not doing well. The tears are coming already, my heart is so heavy for you both.
I too believe you did the right thing by bringing him home. I don’t think it’s selfish at all, he is surely most comfortable at home with you.
We are sending you light and love from here.
(((((hugs)))))
xoxoxoxoxo
Donna Tom Asher and Alby
 
((((((Robin & Harley)))))) This puts a lump in my throat. You are doing the very best for Harley. Home Hospice is the right thing to do. It almost sounds like a p-titis flare up to me, just based on what I went through with Klinger. Did you get pain meds for Harley? We are here for you...it's your turn to lean on us for a change. Update us when you can. Sending peaceful and comforting thoughts to you and Harley.
Marcy
 
Robin,
So sorry to hear about Harley-didn't know he was declining. Of course you did the right thing bringing him home.
I'll keep you in my prayers.
 
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Robin, I'm so sorry. This breaks my heart. I wish all pet owners (including myself) could have the strength and wisdom to treat our cats with the same love and respect that you have shown Harley by bringing him home. Thank you for sharing him with us.
 
(((((Robin & Harley)))))

I am so sorry to hear this, big long heartfelt hugs from Jon and I and many head butts and paw pats from the Fur Gang for you both. All our hearts are breaking for you both! :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

Mel, Maxwell, Musette & The Fur Gang
 
I am so sorry Robin, my heart breaks for you. Without a doubt, you did the right thing in bringing Harley home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Harley.

Much Love,
Kim
 
Oh Robin, my heart is breaking for you. These are such painful times and awful decisions. I really don't think there is a wrong choice for you to make. You love Harley and you have done a wonderful job of taking care of him. Now it's a matter of how much pain the two of you can tolerate and what is the quality of each hour.
You are doing so much. If I recall correctly, you had a dread of giving fluids ( which I most definitely had and fully understand) and now it seems you are doing that, too. I am sure that Harley knows how much you love him and how safe he is with you. I am wishing you as many good moments with him as possible. I wish there was something I could do to spare you some of the pain. Unfortunately, this is the price one ends up paying for love--- the head butts are priceless and give us pleasure beyond measure and the final separation is excruciating.
Please keep us posted if you can. You are invaluable to this board and it is clear that everyone here wants to be with you.
 
((((((Robin))))))
I'm so very sorry to read this. I also had no idea Harley wasn't doing well.
Having done home hospice for Gandalf I know how hard, yet how important this time is. I knew I was only "buying him time," but it was time we both needed to say goodbye. There were good days and bad days and days I wondered if I was being fair to him.
Your connection with Harley will help you know what and when the right thing to do for him is. I doubted the "he will let you know," assertion for quite a while, but the last 2 days became very clear that the Gandalf I loved was not there any more and he had already said goodbye in his own way. One of my friends told me afterwards, "He was waiting for you to be ready." And that is very true. It illustrated the depth of his love for me.

I hope you get the same love from Harley during this time.

Praying for you both.
Vicky
 
(((((Robin & Harley)))))

I just saw this today and my heart is heavy for you both. Please be kind to yourself and do not second guess your decision to bring him home to be at home. It was a decision made with love and in his best interests, and therefore it is right. Harley will be so much more comfortable at home with you tending him than with strangers, and with your TLC he just might rally. I wish I had words of wisdom or guidance for you but I'm learning and struggling right alongside you with my boy. I'm just trying to enjoy the little things like head butts, purrs, scritches, and even meows or yowls.

Headbutts from noir brother Harley to his orinch brother cat_pet_icon, and hugs, healing light and strength to you from all here. :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
Thank you all so much for your support and love, we can feel it. I will be leaning on you all now because I'm a mess, and no one outside of this community understands, we tell new members every day that the bond between them and their extra sweet kitty will deepen because of this dance, and that is so true.

I've been trying to post an update for more than an hour now but by typing it out somehow makes it feel more real.

I havn't seen much improvement in Harley yet, he is so weak he can't walk more than a few steps at a time. I hope the fluids tonight will make him feel better. Yes Judy, the thought of giving fluids terrified me but it's not nearly as awful as I had imagined.

I have set him up in the bathroom with his bed in front of the heat vent (his body temp was so low at the clinic it didn't register on a thermomater) and his lb just a few steps away. He still isn't eating on his own but I was able to assist feed him a good portion this morning. I am going home at lunch time to check on him and help him eat a bit more.

Thanks again for the support.

Robin
 
(((Robin))) Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Harley.

You made the right decision to bring him home. It is exactly what I would have done - and did do for my senior girl last Sept. You just have to try to bring them around. I could not stand to think of my cat's last days being alone in a clinic. I just couldn't. There is so many things you can do at home - and you are doing them.

We are all thinking of you and praying that Harley can rally. Giving him a pat for me - from all of us.

Sheila
 
(((((((((((Robin))))))))))))))
I am heartbroken to hear this news.

If you need any local support, please do not hesitate to give me a call. I am around all day today!
You are NOT alone!
 
carolynandlatte said:
(((((((((((Robin))))))))))))))
I am heartbroken to hear this news.

If you need any local support, please do not hesitate to give me a call. I am around all day today!
You are NOT alone!
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I'm so glad to read you are nearby!

We are all praying for you today. :YMHUG:
 
Thank you so much. He seems to be doing a little better this afternoon, he took a walk into the kitchen but then had to lay down so I carried him back to his bed. He wouldn't eat again. I'm going to give the fluids again when I get home.

TGIF, I couldn't leave him alone again tomorrow.
 
I will be praying for you both! Glad it's friday too! Keep us updated when you can.

lori
 
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