Cork's week

[Cork On the Ocean]

Hi Guys,

I lost my beautiful 15 year friend a few minutes ago. My cat Gizmo took a turn for the worst when I came back to Tampa last week, for those that don't know. After a very bad weekend, I took him to a vet ER Saturday afternoon who did very little for him and I took him home and nursed him over the weekend until I could get him to my regular vet this morning who put him on oxygen right away and gave him fluids for the dehydration but he was just too weak. She was calling me to ask my permission to euthanize him but Gizmo didn't force me to make that decision. He expired while we were on the phone. My vet was so sad that she couldn't save him. She had removed some of the fluid from him and did another x-ray earlier and while we were on the phone, one of the other vets in the office read the x-ray results and found that Gizmo had a big tumor in his belly. She said that he didn't appear to be in great pain and that he was unaware of what was happening when he died.

It's so hard to lose such a wonderful friend but I feel so much better that the vet that he was with was a compassionate one that did everything she could to save him. I was with him all weekend and I'm sure he knew that I was with him and I also think that the sweet little guy hung on until I got him to someone in who I had confidence so that I could live with the decision I made. He was so selfless and left me with the best memory that I could have of him. He held on so bravely until I could get him to a competent and compassionate veterinarian and then he finally let go so I wouldn't have to make such a horrible decision.
Thank you Heather and RT for giving me one of the best friends that I've ever had. For those early years when I moved to the Panhandle and knew nobody, he was by my side, walked on the beach with me and brought me more joy than I can ever express. I'm going to make him a little box and bury him in the yard of the house that he loved so much right next to Apollo (his older brother that I lost a while back) and I will be back to myself soon.

I was hoping to be back on sowal when I got back and wanted to let you guys know what happened.

 

[NewfieGirl]

Cork - I am so sorry to hear this news. I enjoyed meeting Gizmo at the Soiree. He and Sunshine were such a pleasure, both with such different personalities. I am so sad for you, but glad to hear you are remembering the funn times and will be keeping him close by. You are an excellent Mom!

 

[audie]

oh cork - i am soo sorry ! what a terrible thing to go thru - i am sending lots of hugs your way

 

[Cork On the Ocean]

Thanks so much guys. George is being wonderful. He's making a little box for him right now and he's gonna help me bury him. I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have all of you!

I'm gonna try and post a photo of my sweet boy if I can find one here. He's truly a little angel now.

Audie, I was so much luckier that I didn't have to make that decision. It's a terrible one that I escaped once again. Thank heaven!

 

[Beachbummette]

I am so sorry Cork! Here is a big <HUG> Will say a prayer for you and Gizmo. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I miss you gull and can't wait to see you again! <HUG>

 

[Cheering472]

Oh Cork, I'm sorry. This is so sad. Hugs to you.

 

[Miss Kitty]

...so sorry Cork. You are a loving fur baby mother. I'll be thinking of you.

 

[Ocean Lover]

I'm so sorry Cork...{{{sending a big hug}}}}

 

[Mango]

Oh Cork, so sorry.
I know exactly how you feel. I had a cat named Oreo before I met MANgo and he lived till about 15 too.
He used to screen my dates and if he didn't like them, he let me know, even going as far as tinkling on one of their coats.
When he jumped in MANgo's lap I knew I had a winner.
He's buried in my yard and I visit him frequently.

 

[DD]

Oh Cork, I'm sooooooooo sorry. I am so glad I got to meet him last week. He was beautiful and I was so impressed that you were such a good Mom! I'll be thinking of you and Gizmo and praying for you. Love you, girl.