Milo lost his kitty sister

[milosmom]

Sunday Milo's kitty sister, Tiramisu, suffered a stroke that paralyzed her back legs and tail. It literally happened in front of me. I thank God it was not a work day and that I was home.
I rushed her immediately to a pet emergency hospital and the prognosis was grim: she was suffering and the best thing I could do was let her go. The vet said she was in pain (imagine someone cutting off the circulation to your legs....painful). Even if she was transferred to the Univ of Penn for surgery, her outcome was not good, 20% chance of surviving the surgery and a very high chance of suffering this same type of stroke again.
This type of stroke is not age related, a one year old kitty could have this happen.
It was devastating...and such a shock. She just turned 11 years old this month. She enjoyed excellent health her whole life and was always playful as a kitten.
I know Milo misses her. When I brought home the empty cat carrier, he sniffed and sniffed it and layed down beside it for a long time. I've caught him going to all her napping places, sniffing...and he looks at me as if to say,
"where did she go?"
The cutest thing he did with her is sit at the bottom of the stairs and watch her come down, then he would "escort" her to to kitchen and sit at the doorway while she ate or drank. Then he would escort her back to the steps and sit and watch her go back upstairs to a napping spot. It was a riot to watch.
I cried and cried. I try to focus on not what I lost...but the gift of love and happiness I had for 11 years with her. Still, it sucks entirely.

"I love my home because I love my cats, and little by little they become its visible soul."

[corgimom]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and so unexpected since she was not sick. What a beautiful cat she was and I bet that Milo misses her presence.
I had to put my cat to sleep 2 years ago; and of course, I still miss him.

So sorry that you are having to go through this and I am sending a hug to you and Milo during this difficult time.

[darci]

I am so sorry for your loss, it's never easy to loose a pet.

Hugs to you and Milo.

[ZdogZ]

I'm so sorry, Milosmom! I also had to let my cat (17-years old) go on July 13, 2006. Then we lost our other cat (15) on the 17th of July. I know just how bad it hurts. I miss them both terribly! Hugs, thoughts, and prayers for you!

[TNCorgi]

I am so sorry. I know it is difficult. I just had to do that with my jack russel over christmas. I hope your pup and you heal quickly from the loss.

[Clogs]

Milosmom, my heart goes out to you and to Milo. They become such a central part of our lives, don't they?

[Owen's mom]

Milosmom, My sympathies are with you and Milo. It is so,so hard to lose an animal friend. I had to let my 18-year-old cat go this summer. I sure do miss him.
Cathryn

[milles2]

Milo and Mom:

I am so srry about Tiramasu. What a pretty cat. I hope you and Milo gice each other lots of hugs to get thru this difficult time.

Susan

[milosmom]

Thank you to all of you for your kind words. It means a lot.

[MrsGrace]

So sorry to hear of your loss. It never gets easier to lose family. My sympathy and big hugs sent your way...

[tandemgal]

So sorry to hear about your kitty. She was beautiful.

[Mvons]

Tiramisu was beautiful. I give my sympathy for you and Milo's loss. Glad to hear she enjoyed excellent health, though it makes it more a shock when this happens. You did the right thing ending her suffering and her own shock at the loss of use of her legs. Doing the right thing can be so darn hard. Time will heal the loss, but meanwhile we think of you as so many things the first week will remind you of Tiramisu and make your heart ache for her.

I need to grab a tissue.

Merrie