with great sadness, Jewel has passed on :(

[jewelsmom]

i had to put my beloved kitty Jewel to sleep on April 14.

she was diaganosed in early march with renal failure and i had been giving her subq fluids and phosphorus binders, etc to keep things under control. everything was going well and she was eating normally again and being playful and acting like her self, but then suddenly began to deteriorate.

first she stopped wanting any and all food (back to force feeding) then she started walking weird, then she couldnt jump, then she stopped walking all together, she couldnt control her bladder. all this within a few days. she was getting worse by the day, then worse by the hour.

by wednesday, i knew she had to go to heaven. it broke my heart, but she was suffering. not in pain, but she couldnt be a cat anymore, she wasnt herself, and i knew it wasnt fair. i didnt want to put her down on a workday, nor by myself, so i waited till saturday when my mom could be with us.

friday night, i hardly slept. Jewel cried all night. crying, not because she was in pain, but because she didnt want to be alone. it was a meow i've never heard from her before. it was heartbreaking. i was up every hour. i knew she was scared, i knew she was crying to let me know that she was ready to go.

she could barely move her last few hours, barely hold her head up. i didnt think she would last the night but she was such a fighter. so brave.

she was the best kitty and i loved her so very much. she made my world so much better and brighter. i was with her till the end and was the last person she saw as she crossed over the rainbow bridge.

its hard to come home now after having her beautiful face greet me at the door for the last 15 years.

RIP my dear sweet Jewel
c. June 1997-April 14, 2012

 

[carolynandlatte]

:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

I am so sorry to hear this news. You did the best you could and cared for her so well. She knew this.
To leave this world surrounded by the one(s) who love you most has to be the greatest gift of all. I am glad you were there for her.

May your own healing journey be peaceful.

 

[Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin]

(((((Jewelsmom)))))

I'm so sorry you had to make the bravest decision for Jewel. I know how hard it is when they mean so much.

Fly free, pretty Jewel. wings_cat

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

You done right by your girl. Trading out that sick and failing body for a healthy free spirit, is the one final gift we give, for so many happy and loving years. My heart goes out to you.
Fly free Jewel, you are now a star Jewel of the heavens.
jeanne

 

[Carol & Yoshi]

Always so hard to lose a special little buddy. I'm very sorry your little Jewel couldn't stay longer. May your beautiful angel pay you a visit soon.

 

[Pumbaa]

So very sorry to hear about your Jewel. :YMHUG:

 

[PeterDevonMocha]

I am so sorry .. Fly Free Jewel ..

 

[Karen & Smokey(GA)]

I am so sorry for your loss.

May all you wonderful memories of Jewel comfort you...

...'til you meet again.

 

[terri1962]

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jewel. You were around the same time I had Lilly(GA) and I remember you and Jewel. I am sorry you and Jewel had to go through such a hard time towards the end. Again I am so sorry.

Terri

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
May you eventually find comfort in your fond memories.

wings_cat Fly free, precious Jewel...

 

[BJM]

{{hugs}}

May your good memories help lighten grief.

 

[Grayson & Lu]

God Bless you for helping give her peace. She felt your love her entire life. What a wonderful gift of life and comfort you gave her.

Peace,
Lu-Ann

 

[Ele & Blackie (GA)]

I am so sorry for your loss. It so hard to lose your best friend after so many years. I hope in time your memories will ease your pain.

Fly Free Jewel! wings_cat

 

[IntheUK]

Oh thats so sad & im so sorry for your lose of Jewel bit im so glad that you were with her when the time came for her and you ((((hugs))))

 

[sophie]

May the love Jewel had for you and you for her comfort you. May your memories bring warmth into your heart, even through your tears. May Jewel's sweet face hover near you always.

 

[Sophia]

I am so sad for the loss of your sweet Jewel. My heart goes out to you. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved friend.

 

[Lisa and Merlyn (GA)]

I am so very very sorry for your loss. Jewel is flying free now, whole and healthy over the Rainbow Bridge. Tears falling here. rb_icon
wings_cat

 

[LynnLee + Mousie]

i am so sorry for your loss. Fly free Jewel

 

[Peggy and Mickey (GA)]

So very sorry for your loss. Fly free Jewel. ((hugs))

 

[jewelsmom]

thank you all for your kind words, it means alot.

ive been going through all the pictures i have of her (and there are ALOT lol) and am going to put together a scrapbook. just looking at pics of her helps me to feel better.

it still feels incredibly weird that she's not here. i find myself continueing to do certain things that i would do when she was alive, its just habit, i suppose.

 

[lynda and scruffy (GA)]

Oh, Mindy.

I'm so sorry to read this. My heart hurts for you. I am glad that you had time to enjoy more good days with Jewel. This kidney disease stuff - it's horrible. I hope that you have many good memories to help you lighten your sadness.



A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.
~Author Unknown~

You and Jewel were lucky to have had each other.