My cat has a brain tumor

[ranger]

I hope no one minds me bringing this up one last time but I couldn't let this day go by without comment.  It was one year ago today (actually last night due to leap year) I came home to find my beloved Socky on the floor. That image is forever seared in my brain as well as wondering how long she was laying there before I got home.

But what I wanted to say is how much I still miss her every day.  I went thru pictures last night, most of them from 2007 when she was in the hospital and then after the brain surgery and I kept thinking how cute and agile she was.  I remember her sitting on the window but I forgot how she used to get up on top of the cat condo and a few of her other favorite spots.  I love the older pics of her with either Reggie or Ranger, how she would sit side by side with one or the other all the time.   

I was thinking before I took her home I followed her on her "route" a few times to see how far she went.  She had a regular routine and a second place that would feed her and that was the woman that found her deceased kitten so I knew what happened to it. I did not know anything about feral cats before this so I credit Socks for teaching me about how wonderful feral cats are.

Mommy will never forget you sweetheart. I will love you forever Miss Socks my beautiful brave little feral girl.

Thank you for letting me share my very special girl with all of you.

Judy

[Meowli]

Many ((hugs)).

[lesliek]

Big hugs Judy !  Anniversaries are very hard.

[catbird]

Many warm thoughts and {{{hugs}}} being sent your way on this sad anniversary, Judy.  Never be afraid to comment about this, even if it's ten years from now.  We all are ready to listen.

[Soo]

Judy, I just finished reading your story.  I am bawling my eyes right now.      {{{Hugs}}}

[bug]

It all seems like just yesterday, doesn't it. I'm so glad you're able to think of the happy times now, even though you have memories you'd rather not have. She was such a lucky girl to have found you and both your lives have been forever changed.

{{{Hugs}}} on this bittersweet day.

[Mandycat]

Judy,
Anniversaries are really hard, but I am happy to know that you are now able to look back at those pictures of Socks and remember the good times you shared with her.  You will never forget her, but the sadness will lessen over time.  We were privileged to have you share her life with us, so please don't feel badly about sharing your feelings now that she is gone.  We did, and do, care.  {{hugs}}

[August]

Tremendous warmth and hugs to you, Judy.      I also agree with the others -- as often as you want to write or talk about it, you should feel very welcomed to do so.

[caylee]

I really missed reading your posts, Judy. Sending many hugs your way. The process of grieving and healing is not something that can or should be rushed. It all takes time. Please feel free to write here whenever you want to share your feelings. We all care.

Hugs

[JoMax]

Judy, I've been wondering how you were doing, and as someone else said, we never mind how many times you post about your darling girl.  It's hard, and you will remember her & miss her forever - the pain, if not the amount, of that missing does diminish slowly, and you will feel her letting you know the love bond you have is still as strong as ever - forever.

[catwoods]

Many {{hugs}} Judy, I understand entirely that you will miss them even after some time has gone by, and I am going through some recent losses of cats who were ferals myself.

It is, as others have said, an enduring love that we keep in our hearts for our kitties.

[NedF]

{{{hugs}}} for you Judy. I know how much you are missing your Socks.

[misty]

Hi....
I am going through very difficult times with my 14 year old cat, she
saw the vet and she said she probably has brain tumor or toxoplasmosis
that affected her vision and her balance, she is sleeping most of the time
and is not going to the bathroom, I did take her yesterday for fluids and
was very sleepy all day, today is the same....they believe that at her age
it is not very wise to take her for more testing....
I don't know what else to do...
let her go...?

[NedF]

Misty,

I have posted a reply in your original thread.