Today sucks, but I'm here (nttcalr)

QuigleyCat1

Good morning, ladies.  Sorry I haven't been around much the last couple of days.  Yesterday, the oldest of our two cats passed away very unexpectedly.  Monday night and into Tuesday morning she was fine, her normal self.  Then when H and I got home from work Tuesday around 5:00 and she was the complete opposite.  (She's about ten years old.)  As the night went on she continued to get worse.  When I woke up yesterday, she was in the same spot she was the night before and she had urinated on herself and the floor because she couldn't get up to use the litter box.  I called the vet and set an appt for 10:00am yesterday.  I took her in and she just kept getting worse.  The vet gave me all of the options...hospitalization, IV, tests or putting her to sleep.  Then the vet's assistant came in.  (I've dealt with her before and she is SO sweet.)  She checked Tawny's heartbeat, put her hand on her side for a few seconds. Then she looked at me and said, "I'm so sorry, she's dying."  I broke down but was so thankful that she told me that.  It's really what I needed to hear; not that test's could be run and so forth.  Her heart stopped and started three or four times but I was with her the whole time.  Then she really began to struggle and the assistant ran to get a sedative.  It calmed her and within 15 or 20 minutes she was gone.  I was petting her and soothing her the entire time.  She died on her own without having to be put to sleep.  It was so very hard and we're pretty much just chalking it up to her old age.  It's especially hard too because she was so close with my Quigley (my Bump namesake) that I lost back in 2009.  They snuggled together all the time and were glued at the hip.    So today I'm at work but it's pretty tough.

So while losing Tawny is the worst of what's happening now, everything else is hectic too.  You all know that we're beginning our renovation at home and prepping.  We expect to begin on Monday.  Well in the meantime our hot water tank took a crap.  So all the while I was to and from the vet with Tawny, trying to grieve losing her...the hot water tank guy was in and out of our house repairing and replacing.  He was very nice, but it was just such horrible timing.  $1300 later, we have a new hot water tank.  Whoopty frickin do.  That certainly wasn't in our budget.     

As you can see, this is why I haven't been on too much the last couple of days.  I'm so sorry.  Tomorrow begins my vacation and I won't be back to work until July 7th most likely.  I will do my very best to check in whenever possible.  I will also put up the Feel Good Friday tomorrow when I get a chance.  It really seemed to go over quite well last week.

So ladies, thank you for reading this and understanding.  I'm hoping that starting tomorrow and looking forward to the renovations next week that I'll be re-energized and in a much better place.  Hugs and love to you all today.

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PinkCamino

Oh Quig, I'm so sorry (((((((((massive hugs)))))))))))

BethKate2

Huge hugs. I'm in tears after reading your post. I'm so sorry you lost your Tawny, especially so unexpectedly.

megrae12

Oh, Quigley, I am so sorry. I completely understand how much it sucks to lose a pet unexpectedly. So glad you got to be there with her and say goodbye. So many ((Hugs)) love. 

LaRomana09

(((((HUGS)))))  I'm so sorry you lost Tawny.  

TVLily

Sending you so many ((((hugs)))) Quig. I'm sorry about your sweet kitty. I'm glad you were there to offer her comfort.

Km380

I'm so sorry honey. And the hot water heater and renovations on top of everything. Big big ((((hugs))) >:D<

LilNugget19

Sending so many ((Hugs)) to you and your family.  I'm so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Tawny. 

BookishMomma

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry. Sending big ((hugs)) your way.

bmblebea

So sorry about your cat. Sending you some positive vibes to help you get though the day!

MrsKush1014

I'm so sorry to hear all of this, Quigley, it is so hard to lose a beloved pet.  {{HUGS}}

sunflwra

I'm so sorry hon- huge ((HUGS)).  I understand the loss of a pet, it's so tough. I'm sorry it was sudden but glad you could be there to say goodbye.  Hoping things start looking up for you all very soon!

meredithcarole

So many ((hugs)).

mara005

So sorry ((hugs))

DenaMaree

I am SO sorry about the loss of your precious Tawney! I hope your vacation time gives you the opportunity to take much needed rest & relaxation. You deserve it!! Sending you lots of hugs!

rslh10

@QuigleyCat1‌ I am so so sorry about your sweet kitty. Your story instantly brought me to massive tears. I felt like I could have written it myself. The same thing happened with us and our Marcie (9 yrs old). Everything you said struck my heart deeply. I am sending you the biggest hugs the internet will allow!!! If I could, I'd come bring you coffee and a chocolate muffin. This is a hard time. I'm thinking of you so much!!!<3

Denise91980

I am so sorry about sweet Tawny. This post brought me to tears because I know how tough it is to lose a pet. We lost our husky over a year ago and we still get teary thinking of her. Huge squishy ((((((hugs)))))) to you.

blackbird818

Giant ((((((HUGS)))))) Quig. I'm so sorry about Tawny!

RustyGirl3

I am so very sorry, but I am glad that you were able to be with her at the end.

((((HUGS))))

kittymeowbark

I am so sorry for the loss of Tawny and for the crappy week. Big hugs to you.

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HeyMrsPotter

I'm so sorry, Q. ((HUGS)).

MyFirstRaspberry

I am so sorry for the loss of your kitty.  Sending all my ((hugs))

Lalalady54

I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet Tawny. ((HUGS)) 

LizBlue

I'm so sorry Quigley - sending you the biggest ((hugs))

goldengirl84

I have tears in my eyes reading this! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Tawny, but I'm glad you were able to be there for her. Sounds like you have had a rough few days. If you can think of something to feel good about tomorrow, we all can! I hope the renovations go well and that you have a relaxing vacation. Sounds like you really need a break. (((HUGS!)))

Lesliem0901

So so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is so hard. Big hugs to you...

beckynsean11

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet kitty. The loss of a pet is so difficult. Big hugs!

QuigleyCat1

Thank you, everyone, for your sweet words.  I always feel such comfort here.  I'll probably be ducking out for today, but I will post FGF tomorrow.  >:D<

zapgurl44

I'm so sorry Q, big (((hugs)))

co baby1

I am so sorry Quig! Sending you big ((hugs))!

LundleBean

I'm so sorry about Tawny.  I'm glad you got to spend those last moments comforting her.  Our pets are so special.

jjbmstinco

I am so sorry about your poor kitty!! Losing a pet is always hard.  

Thinking of you during this difficult time!

jbasore1123

I'm so sorry Quig. Huge (((hugs)))

StephieMK

Aww, this made me tear up. So, so sorry for your loss! (((Hugs)))

yellowcat10

I am so sorry you lost Tawny and had all that other crap too.

EKGibs

Oh Quigley I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is and I hate that you are going through this. (((((((((HUGE HUGS))))))))))

buggirl72

Oh, Quig! I am so sorry for the loss of your Tawny ((((hugs)))).

ellebelle2384

Big huge hugs.  I'm sorry for the loss of your sweet Tawny.

Poppy715

So sorry to hear about Tawney, Quig. (((Hugs))) losing a pet is so tough.

mflowers929

((huge hugs)) for you. I totally understand how hard that is, especially when they get sick so suddenly. My dog Hope passed on Thanksgiving in 2008 from complications of her diabetes (most likely kidney failure). She was fine one day, and then the next she wasn't, and there was absolutely nothing I could even do besides be there with her because it was a holiday.

I hope you're able to throw yourself into your renovations and take your mind off of the crappy stuff that's been going on.