Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Goodbye, Penny

I'm sorry to share that Penny didn't survive her surgery today. 
The mass was bigger than the vets thought, and she was unable to be resuscitated.

She was about a year and a half old; when she was around eight weeks I got to spend a couple of hours with her. She played at the park - putting everything in her mouth that she could! - and I held her on the car ride home afterwards. She slept, so warm and sweet and peaceful. 

It never crossed my mind that this precious life I was holding
wouldn't survive long into her barely-adulthood.

To all things there is a purpose, and a season; and one of the hardest things in life is accepting that.



To the vets responsible for her today, I have one question for you:

Will you sleep well tonight? 
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17 comments:

  1. Ivan from WMDJune 26, 2018 at 8:05 PM

    Oh, we are so sorry to hear this. Our hearts go out to her mom, and you, too. :-(

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  2. The Island CatsJune 26, 2018 at 9:47 PM

    We are so sorry. Sending comforting purrs to Penny’s mom...and you.

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  3. pilch92June 26, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    That is so sad. My condolences to her family and you. XO

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  4. meowmeowmansJune 26, 2018 at 10:36 PM

    Oh, no. We are so sorry to read this news. Sending purrs, prayers and love to Penny's mom, her family and you.

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  5. SummerJune 26, 2018 at 11:05 PM

    That's so tragic. I'm sending purrs to Penny's human. :-(

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  6. Memories of Eric and FlynnJune 27, 2018 at 3:00 AM

    This is so sad, she was far too young. I send my condolences to her family and all of you who loved her.

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  7. ReneJune 27, 2018 at 9:17 AM

    Oh how terrible! Sending love and condolences to you and your family.

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  8. TamagoJune 27, 2018 at 11:43 AM

    Oh no...I'm so sorry to read this.. Sweet Penny, she was so young. Sending purrs to you, your niece, and all her family. Hugs xo

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  9. da tabbies o trout towneJune 27, 2018 at 2:11 PM

    Godspeed your journey to heaven Penny; we are truly sorry and send lots of hugs to your family ~~~~~~

    with ♥♥♥♥♥ from dai$y, tuna, dude, sauce and boomer ~~~~~~

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  10. The Swiss CatsJune 27, 2018 at 3:13 PM

    We just read your previous post to understand what happened, and we are so sorry to hear that Penny didn't make it. That's so sad. We send you and your niece comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs

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  11. My Mind's EyeJune 27, 2018 at 6:21 PM

    Dear sweet Penny...bless your sweet little golden heart. We are so very sorry for your mommy...We and many purrs and hugs
    Madi and mom

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  12. Katie IsabellaJune 28, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    I am so very sorry about Penny and I send love, comforting thoughts and purrayers to her mom and to you as well. I thought I had read everything here each time but I missed about Penny. I will go back and find her story. Please accept my condolences on her mommy's behalf. XX

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  13. Katie IsabellaJune 28, 2018 at 7:50 AM

    I did see it and responded. I may have a blog on my Mom blog site before long about the costs. ❤️

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    1. The WhiskerattiJune 28, 2018 at 10:27 AM

      That's something we can all relate to. Vets have the right to a profit but.... !!

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  14. The Army of FourJune 28, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    We are so sorry to hear about Penny. Our hearts go out to you and her mom - and all who love her.
    Cam, Mags, and our mom

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  15. Hairballsandhissyfits.comJune 28, 2018 at 7:26 PM

    so so sorry to hear the news--just devastating!

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  16. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJuly 13, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    I am so very sorry

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