My fat cat Ringo died today.
He had labored breathing and a blue tongue this morning. In fact, I thought he was dead, woke up David and he managed to perk him up again. It seemed like he was choking on something so we tried to pat his back, flip him over, everything. He managed to puke up some furry spit but was still struggling. We rushed him to the emergency vet in Carytown and without any consultation, they put him to sleep. I’m very angry about this but out of options. They said that he was in acute pain, put a tube down his throat, found no blockage and well, they made the decision without talking to us first.
Ringo was brought to me by my friend Stephanie 13 years ago when an elderly lady in her neighborhood found him in her yard. He was two weeks old, eyes barely open and fit in the palm of my hand.
I took him to a pet store to get mother’s milk replacer and they told me he wouldn’t make it. Ringo proved them wrong. I fed him around the clock for 2 months with milk replacer and turkey Gerber baby food. He was my baby. He would only sleep with my hand in his box at night and loved being sung to.
He was a lean healthy cat until he had a urinary blockage. He produced a certain type of crystals in his urine and needed to be on prescription cat food for the rest of his life. This caused him to gain a lot of weight. So, he was my 25 pound fat cat who was the best snuggler. He loved everyone and everyone loved him. All he wanted was to be next to you on the sofa or in the bed, in the middle of it all.
David and I will miss him dearly.
We love you Ringo.
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Aw, I’m so sorry.
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I’m so sorry.
Even if there were no other options, they should have at least told you first. That seems so callous.
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Oh, Lara. Oh I’m so sorry about Ringo.
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I am so, so sorry, Lara. All the love. I know first hand the bond that grows when you raise a wee little kitty from that age. (HUGS)
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omg. i am so so so so sorry. this post made me bawl. we love our pets so much. they are the best. and it hurts like hell when they leave. my beloved kitties were with me about the same amount of time, and both had to be put down within a month or two of each other. i can’t even tell you how much (and how long) i cried. i still tear up when i think of them. i still miss them. they were the best. the pet friends mean everything.
hugs to you, girl. you know you gave ringo the best life ever and that he loved you so much.
Thank you sooo much! I’m sorry you got so upset for the post. We’re still licking our wounds over here. xoxo
Lara, I had an uncle who passed away in 03. He was 6’6”, had full sleeve tattoos and looked super scary BUT he was really funny and love love LOVED cats. His two cats, Brother and Sister, ran his house. They would push dishes out of the cabinets so they could play/sleep in there and he would just laugh and clean up the shards of dishes off his floor. No big deal!
Whenever our family and friends lose their pets, it is comforting to think that my uncle is taking care of them on the other side. So, if it is of any comfort, know that Ringo is just hanging out with my Uncle Carmen, listening to heavy metal music, getting spoiled, and being well taken care of! Take care!
Awww Jen! Your uncle sounds like he was great guy! I hope he’s hanging out with Ringo right now! :) Thank you!
I am so sorry for you loss
I can’t believe they didn’t tell you ask about putting him to sleep and isn’t it interesting how there was no blockage
I lost my little girl Samantha two yrs ago and my first child I lost in 1993 it was awful
Ringo was adorable from what you describe and he was truley your baby
I am so sorry
Marti
Thank you so much Marti. They’re become a part of our family.
We’ve set up a little Ringo shrine in the hallway. I touch his little paw print they made for us every time I walk by.
So sorry for your loss!
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Thank you Wendy. We miss him so much!
Aw…I’m so sorry to hear about Ringo. It’s so hard to lose a pet, especially when you’ve had him so long. They feel like part of the family.
He was my little baby… at 25 pounds. Thanks lady!