Thursday, 13 August 2009

Very sad news

A routine trip to the vets has revealed our darling Sinclair has only weeks to live. He doesn't know it and nor shall he. We will spoil him rotten (think prawns, haddock etc) until such time as he becomes aware of his illness and is no longer enjoying his life. It's very odd as he is as well as he ever has been, still hunting field mice in the garden. I've come to terms with it and now realise this isn't a bad way for his life to end. He's thirteen, not a huge age but he won't suffer the aches and pains of old age, and the last weeks of his life could well be the best ever.
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17 comments:

  1. Lyn ArmstrongThursday, 13 August 2009 at 12:23:00 BST

    Oh that is sad Sally, I have lost a few pets myself and it's very hard. Give him as much time as you can spare, you will feel better that you did later.

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  2. Sew Create It - JaneThursday, 13 August 2009 at 13:40:00 BST

    I'm so sorry to hear your news Sally...spoil him all you can and treasure these last few weeks. ((HUGS))

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  3. UnknownThursday, 13 August 2009 at 15:13:00 BST

    He is such a beautiful cat. I'm so sorry. Get lots of pictures and snuggles. Losing a furry face leaves such a big hole in your heart.

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  4. Sewing GrannyThursday, 13 August 2009 at 15:35:00 BST

    Oh Sally - how sad! just enjoy what time you have left with him. Cat's leave paw print on your heart!

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  5. Contented CarolineThursday, 13 August 2009 at 15:53:00 BST

    So sorry to hear about your much loved pet. I have dog that I adore so can only imagine the love you have for your baby too. May his weeks be filled with love and tenderness - he is no doubt to keep a seat warm for you in heaven.

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  6. AnneThursday, 13 August 2009 at 16:13:00 BST

    Sally, I'm sorry to hear about Sinclair. Blessings.

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  7. SandyThursday, 13 August 2009 at 16:50:00 BST

    I'm so sorry, Sally. We've always had dogs, rather than cats, but I know that -- either way -- they're always just part of the family.

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  8. annabelThursday, 13 August 2009 at 17:47:00 BST

    Oh that's so sad Sally. Enjoy spoiling him rotten.x

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  9. AnonymousThursday, 13 August 2009 at 19:11:00 BST

    I'm sorry to hear that: Any ideas what's wrong with Sinclair?

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  10. Fabric FanaticThursday, 13 August 2009 at 20:06:00 BST

    oh dear, that's rough news. Sinclair is a lucky guy to have landed in your family, though. I'll be thinking of you.

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  11. Susan BriscoeThursday, 13 August 2009 at 23:03:00 BST

    This is the news you dread getting at the vets as your cats get older... ours are fourteen and fifteen years old and I keep my fingers crossed!

    Sending a virtual prawn or two...

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  12. whimzeestitchesFriday, 14 August 2009 at 05:41:00 BST

    Spoil him, spoil him more and love him most! Enjoy that beautiful fluffy guy. Sorry to hear he will be leaving your family soon.

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  13. mopinwilFriday, 14 August 2009 at 12:47:00 BST

    Both my cats are aged now and one in particular is showing signs of age and I am spoiling her. Her son is still quite active. She was a teenage Mum!

    Spoil your little treasure for as long as you can! I love the saying that 'Cats leave pawprints on your heart' and I will put that on my website. I adore cats. God Bless!

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  14. Diane PerinSunday, 16 August 2009 at 07:04:00 BST

    Oh, I'm sorry -- I'm glad his quality of life is still good ... I hope the remainder of your time together is filled with love.

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  15. Sharon93021Sunday, 16 August 2009 at 22:25:00 BST

    I am so sorry about your treasured companion.
    They bring such joy to us - spoil him rotten and enjoy every moment. God bless you!

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  16. DorothyThursday, 20 August 2009 at 13:48:00 BST

    I'm so sorry to hear about Sinclair. It's wonderful that he is still able to enjoy life and you are still able to spoil him. Having to say goodbye is the hardest part of having and loving a pet.

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  17. AnonymousSaturday, 22 August 2009 at 18:26:00 BST

    That is so sad. I'm really sorry, Sally.

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