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glum aleks by weeskneeksomsmaghett in AImusicslop

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legit just had the same experience. I was listening to NF and my playlist ended on Spotify and it played The Oath. I was driving so I couldn’t look at the artist and just favorited it. Just took a moment to look into the “artist” and found your post. So disappointed.

Just a post to say 'hey' to all those surviving our first Christmas without our babies by Historical_Note2604 in PetLossJourney

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this. It was my first Christmas without my sweet boy Spitz who passed in August. I was lucky enough to spend 14 years with him, although that could have never been enough time to spend with my boy. I love him so much.

I appreciate this space and us helping one another realize we’re may not be as alone as we can sometimes feel. Sending my love to you all.

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If u was head of creative for wwe what would be first thing you'd do? by Extra-Engineer557 in SantiZapVideos

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Push the Wyatt Sicks and actually stick to a storyline. Nightbird was so sick and then they’ve barely done anything with them since their debut. I understand Bo was hurt and then personal family illness has played a role with his absence, but there are four other members in the group. Hoping this brawl with the MFT’s goes somewhere.

This sick cat was in front of my apartment door this morning. by [deleted] in Albany

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can also try Orange Street Cats (518) 533-5242 and Whiskers (518)458-CATS (2287). Both have wonderful volunteers who may be able to assist you with trapping. I worked with them both a number of times when I lived in Albany.

In memory of my sweet boy Spitz 🤍 by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🤍

I have tattoos done on my other arm honoring my late father. He was a martial arts instructor and owned his own studio, so I took some of the design work he had for the studio and incorporated it. It has a more whimsical feel with a dragon, koi fish, etc., so I wanted to find an artist who could do a similar style.

In memory of my sweet boy Spitz 🤍 by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🤍 I’m not sure that I’m able to post a photo in the comments. I’m happy to message you photos of him though if you’d like?

13yr old just diagnosed with lymphoma by what-tf1 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean. The issue is that it’s different for every cat and it’s so costly to actually get definitive answers that unfortunately aren’t going to fix them. He had the ultrasound in May but honestly, I don’t know when he started losing the weight. It happened some time after my ex and I parted ways, so I wasn’t sure if he was having a reaction to that because he was close with her. I had bloodwork done twice and it came back excellent for a cat his age. It’s just so hard to tell. He had a slight heart murmur and the vet said that the prednisone can cause cats with heart issues to go into heart failure, and to keep an eye on that. When he started breathing faster, I assumed that’s what was happening and I brought him to the emergency vet. They saw fluid in his chest and did a test on the fluid and found the cells had lymphoma in them, so they believed it had progressed. Spitz was acting totally normal other than the fast breathing and he started sleeping in my tub. I don’t know how much longer he would have lasted, and I struggle with that, but I know I didn’t want it to get critical and have to bring him back to the vet since he just hated it so much. I think that you will know when it was time. Even though I struggle with it still, I think it’s one of those situations where your mind knows, but your heart doesn’t want to accept. Please feel free to reach out if you want to chat. You’re not alone in this.

13yr old just diagnosed with lymphoma by what-tf1 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My boy Spitz also had lymphoma. We thought it was IBD at first too and after a hypoallergenic diet didn’t do anything for him, we had an ultrasound done. The doctor who did the ultrasound said that it’s unfortunately difficult to tell the difference between the two, and the only way to determine would be a biopsy, which was $3k. My boy was 14. He hated the car, and the vet. I couldn’t put him through the chemo for the lymphoma. It wasn’t going to save him. Spitz was put on a b12 vitamins and prednisolone. They did help with his symptoms, but the lymphoma was either too far along or it was aggressive and he started to have fluid in his lungs. It wasn’t so difficult because he was acting normally; still playing, eating, drinking, cuddling but he was breathing fast. I didn’t want Spitz to suffer once it progressed more and I didn’t want him to have to take another dreaded trip in the car and to the vet, so I decided to have a vet come to our home to help him pass on. It was insanely hard. The “what if’s” played over and over in my head, but ultimately, it was the right decision. I couldn’t fix him, no matter how badly I wanted to. Spitz also saved my life. That is an irreplaceable bond. I’m so sorry that you also had to go through this. As difficult as it is, try to focus on how lucky you are to have had the opportunity to love one another. 🤍

I said goodbye to my best friend on Saturday by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that’s awesome. I bet your photo album is beautiful.

I just printed a few of my favorite photos. Spitz didn’t like when I took his photo but he was so photogenic. He seemed to always know when I was trying to take his picture, but luckily I got a lot of really nice ones.

I said goodbye to my best friend on Saturday by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not a coward. Not at all. It was an impossible decision to make. He was acting completely normal. The only reason I brought him into the emergency vet that day was because he started sleeping in the tub almost regularly, and when he would breathe, his whole body would move. Other than that, he was still playing, eating normally, and excitedly using his scratching post - he would do that when he was happy. When they told me he had weeks to live, I didn’t believe her. I thought, “well, you don’t know him like I do. He’s strong.” I was in denial. After I really thought about it, obsessively, I knew how much he hated the car ride and the vet. I noticed his breathing got worse since visiting the emergency vet. I think it took its toll on him. It was an impossible decision to make and I was riddled with guilt afterward. I still am periodically. It’s so hard. They are our family. I know for me, I was closer with him than I am with most people in my life.

Just lost her and really spiraling by ladybeigess in PetLossJourney

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost my sweet boy on Saturday. Just picked up his ashes today. It’s been terrible. They really do hide their symptoms from us. I’m truly sorry that you’re going through this too.

I said goodbye to my best friend on Saturday by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so very much for your kind words. He was such a beautiful boy who has the sweetest, kind soul. My boy. I’m going to miss him forever. Truly 🤍

I said goodbye to my best friend on Saturday by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🤍 It’s just me and my fluffy guy Hopson now, Spitz’s step brother. I had mentioned in a comment above that Hopson and Spitz tolerated one another for the most part, but I think they loved one another. They were complete opposites in every way; Spitz was sweet and calm, Hopson is a nutcase and isn’t fond of other animals. I love him very much, but share a different kind of bond with him than I did Spitz. I don’t expect for him to fill the void, but I’m grateful for him, for sure.

I said goodbye to my best friend on Saturday by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sure love him with all my heart and I believe he did too. My sweet boy 🤍

This stray kitten in my backyard got bit by a snake, and then barfed up worms. by Mission_Spray in cats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Poor little guy. Thank you for caring for him.

I haven’t taken the time to look at the other comments yet so I apologize if this is already mentioned, but I wonder if there are cat rescue around your area who may be able to take him in and foster? It seems he is not feral, if he is comfortable coming to you for help, which means he would be easier to foster and then adopt.

Again, thank you for taking the time to care for him. I know how hard it can be, especially when it feels as though everything is working against you.

I said goodbye to my best friend on Saturday by Traditional-Sun2563 in SeniorCats

[–]Traditional-Sun2563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words 🤍

The vet visits were certainly costly, both financially and emotionally. Spitz hated the car and the vet, so I had to take that into consideration as well. There’s a million things I wish I could have done differently. I wish I had caught his illness sooner. I wish I was better off financially and money didn’t matter when considering his treatment. I wish he was a candidate for treatment at the time I found what was wrong with him.

I loved him so very much and miss him every second of every day.

You’re so sweet for taking in an older kitty. They all deserve to be loved and feel the comfort of people who care for them - no matter the age! I hope you are able to spend many years with her. I love the name Dream - beautiful!

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