moulagofre says:
Oh no, this is so sad... I feel very sorry for you Telemark. You gave all your beleoved kitties wonderfull moments, an they enjoyed a very happy life. As hard as it could have been, it was the right decision. All Picato's friends are with you in heart and soul Telemark. Rest In Peace dear Ivan. We will miss you
iluvcats says:
Oh Mark -- This is devastating news for you I know. Brave, brave Ivan -- he was trying so hard to hang on for you and his furpals, I just know it. I so feel your pain. Tears for you and for Ivan. My sincere, heartfelt condolences dear friend. Run free sweet Ivan in the warmth of the Rainbow Bridge with your many friends who I know have greeted you with open paws and will shelter you forever and forever. You will not be forgotten sweet baby.
tele_mark says:
It saddens me to reports that I had to let my dear Ivan go during surgery today. He was stabilizing on weight loss, and had a good appetite, but the doctor wanted to take another ultrasound because she couldn't see behind his stomach the last time, which was full. Today was just supposed to be a routine follow-up, but I knew something was wrong because he was only holding weight, not gaining. She found a mass during the ultrasound and I elected for surgery. While they had him open, they found that he had an intestinal tumor, just as Robocat had, but it had spread to his liver. I almost allowed them to close him up and bring him home, but like Robocat, I couldn't allow my baby to go down hill, and let him go gently while asleep on the table.
Ivan was adopted out at 8 weeks old, and the family brought him back to me at 2 years old when he wasn't "cute" anymore, amazingly giving me a chance to take him back before they brought him to a shelter. Out of the 4 brothers that were adopted out, he will always be my miracle kitten that came back to me. Out of that family of 7 (8 counting the feral father), only Floppy is left. Good-by sweet Ivan, until we're together again....