I took Mousie to the vet at 8am.

[Are_grits_groceries]

They checked her out and said her organs were functioning fine. She isn't much better. She lays around and stretches. She can't walk.
I left her there for observation and they gave her fluids.

I brought her home at 5pm.
She really, really hates the vet. She was hissing at everybody when I got there.
I can give her fluids and talk to her. She does respond to me.

So this is the last roundup. It's been one hell of a ride with her. I couldn't have had a better partner. I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Unless she has a miraculous recovery, she will cross the rainbow bridge tomorrow.

Thanks for your support and kind words.

"But the ending always comes at last,
Endings always come too fast,
They come too fast
But they past too slow,
I love you, and that's all I know."
-Art Garfunkel

[magical thyme]

1. I'm so sorry...

You have given her a wonderful life and will give her a peaceful passing. Of course she responds to you...she knows where she is safe, who loves her...

[villager]

2. Yeah, those Jimmy Webb lyrics can be tough ones...

...at certain moments in life.

Like this one.

Keeping hangin' in there Grits. You're a great partner in Mousie's transition...

[Beaverhausen]

3. I'm so sorry

was hoping for better news. Pass gently Mousie. Go look for Geneva at the Rainbow Bridge. She'll show you around.

[Siwsan]

4. I'm sending you comforting thoughts

As much as I hope for a peaceful transition, I will hope even harder for that miracle.

[joeybee12]

5. So sorry to hear this...but you gave her a great life...

And her end will be peaceful and loved.

[Paper Roses]

6. I am crying for you and Mousie. Been there twice.

Nothing makes it easier. I do hope something miraculous happens but if it is time, be with Mousie at the end. She needs you.

[Mnemosyne]

7. It is so hard. Sorry Agg.

[shenmue]

8. {{{Mousie}}}

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. I am sorry about that, be with her

she needs her mommy now

[Polly Hennessey]

10. Mousie

What you are experiencing has been too often in my past and will return again to my future.

I understand what you are feeling. You are not alone. Sounds like Mousie had fun, had love, had caring humans --- but most of all love and fun.

Polly

[mercuryblues]

11. I am

so sorry for you and kitty.

[RKP5637]

12. Were they able to give you a diagnosis of what was going on. Some of this sounds

reminiscent of my loved kitty of 12 years. We loved each other a lot. I took him back and forth to some good vets several times with a questionable diagnosis, they gave him fluids and all. His vital organs were functioning perfectly too. I just mention this because I share the same pain. I'm not saying this is what you should do, but I took him to a pretty advanced pet hospital. They found he had incurable cancer, we sadly had to take him to the rainbow bridge. He and I both knew it was best. He kept responding to me too, the entire time. Please just know I share with you what is going on.

[TDale313]

13. ...

[brer cat]

14. I was hoping you would have better news, grits.

She has your love and the peace and comfort she gets in your presence. That is the best thing for her now.

Hugs to you both.

[Warpy]

15. I'm so sorry

I wouldn't give up the few hours of cuddle time Valium brought to me and my girl kitty for anything. We both knew it was goodbye and her last action was to stick out her little tongue just enough to give me a lick.

Whatever happens, you've got tonight, at the very least.

[montanacowboy]

16. I hope she has a turnaround

but if not, hold her till she crosses, beloved friend

[CurtEastPoint]

17. I know this hurts. Just be present and loving, as you have been.

[longship]

18. I hope Mousie meets my dear departed Rosina.

Maybe they can chase mice together. At least Rosina could maybe sing an aria for Mousie. I am sure Mousie would like that, too. Unless they just want to lay back and lounge all the time.

[jtuck004]

19. I think you have a good idea of where y'all are.

Our last cat passed away recently. Elway. Similar story. Fluids did really well for a few weeks, then one day he really didn't respond to them.

We will continue to have good thoughts for you, and thank you for being the kind that hangs in there with her.

[raccoon]

20. I am so sorry to hear that. nt

[Dustlawyer]

21. Sorry for your loss. We bury my mom's dog this evening!

That dog kept my dad company when he was sick and homebound a couple of years before he died. It will get better

[arthritisR_US]

22. I am so sorry for what you are going through.

She has one hell of a good mate in you

[barbtries]

23. aww

i just let Lola go last month and her husband Luke is 15 years old himself so it won't be long. it's hard.

[Gothmog]

24. I am so sorry

I know what you are going through

[Boomerproud]

25. All you can do is cry and know you did your best for Mousie.

She'll have great company in my Spencer and Madison.

[mike_c]

26. damn, I hate that last ride more than anything....

I'm sorry for your loss, but glad that you and Mousie had one another for as long as you did. I've got a house full, growing older. It's gonna suck. But what else can you do? When they die in a safe place, with whatever they need and a minimum of suffering, we have done a good thing.

[a la izquierda]

27. Oh, I'm really sorry.

It never gets easier. It is so hard to say goodbye to our fur friends. I hope her passing is peaceful and that you are okay.

[livetohike]

28. I'm so sorry grits. A hug for you and Mousie and I will be thinking of you both as you help Mousie

make her transition.

[11 Bravo]

29. I sent the three sweetest dogs who ever lived over that bridge already, grits. They'll ...

be waiting for Mousie with gentle licks and legs to nuzzle up against.
Hang in there, man.

[Solly Mack]

30. I'm so sorry Grits.

[Nac Mac Feegle]

31. I do not wish to give false hope,

But cats are very good at surviving strokes.

Our little Maya had one at night, in bed with us. I felt her have a seizure, and then crawl to the edge of the bed, dragging her hind legs. It was so heartbreaking that I never told my wife about feeling that, I knew it would upset her too much to hear the details.

She was found in the morning in a corner. We took her to the vet, who gave her some steroids. We had to hand feed her,and take her to the catbox, but she recovered in a week or so. She lost some weight and moves around a bit more slowly, but seems to be quite alright now.

[vt_native]

32. My condolences, Grits

Very hard to do, but you are taking care of Mousie, as a true friend would.

[rhett o rick]

33. Sorry you (everyone there) has to go thru this. nm

[malaise]

34. Losing a pet is painful

[warrior1]

35. I'm so sorry

[MerryBlooms]

36. Mousie and you have been in my thoughts all day.

More than once, I wanted to post if anyone had heard from you, but I wasn't sure that was appropriate.

My love and warm wishes for a peaceful transition.

[marble falls]

37. Thinking about you both.

[tomm2thumbs]

38. I'm glad she has you to care after her.

Your kindness is the best medicine she could hope for in this trying time.

<big hug>

[MoonRiver]

39. Prayers for you and sweet Mousie.

[PCIntern]

40. --sniff--

I haz a sad for you and Mousie...it is tough going.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

41. I, too, was hoping for an update from you today

Across the miles, know that you and Mousie are in so many of our thoughts and hearts tonight. Peace to you both.

((((Grits and Mousie))))

[rurallib]

42. I always think of Joe Biden's words at a time like this

(when you think of the departed)
"Soon the smile will come to your lips before the tear comes to your eye"
You made great memories

[TBF]

43. I'm sorry -

it is so hard to lose a pet. ((hugs))

[greatlaurel]

44. So sorry for this news

You and Mousie are in my thoughts.

[cntrygrl]

45. Such a heartbreaking time. I am so

very sorry for what you're going through. It's such a hard thing to face. Prayers sent to Mousie and your family.

[cordelia]

46. I am so very sorry to hear this.

Please take care of yourself.

Wishing you peace and comfort.

[niyad]

47. ((((((((((((((grits and mousie))))))))))))))) prayers for peace and comfort for you both, and for

scat. there may yet be a miracle. she will have quite a crowd waiting for her at the rainbow bridge if there is no miracle!! those of us who are owned by furpeople know how very difficult and painful this moment is, but would not give them up for anything. mousie has a great mom in you, and she knows she is loved and cherished.

remember to be good to yourself during this very difficult time, and know that your du family is here for you.

[JayhawkSD]

48. Sorry to hear.

Our Molly is undergoing chemotherapy. It's going well but, shit, it's chemotherapy.

Vet said something interesting though on our second or third visit visit. Usually they take the cat away for blood tests and she examines the cat in the back, then meets with the "parents" afterward. She has changed that routine, though, and examines Molly in the meeting room with us present because Molly is much calmer with us present. That was a pleasant thing to hear.

I'll bet Mousie is mch the same with you. To have a relationship with a cat that trusts you is very special.

[littlewolf]

49. AGG I am so sorry to hear this,

I had hoped that the vet could help her more.
I have been to the rainbow bridge more times
then I can to remember.
you have done the best for her and she
can rest in that, enjoy the time you have
and lock the memories in your heart.

[Triana]

50. I'm so sorry. It's important and so valuable...

...that you gave her a great life, and that you were there and will be there with her to the very last breath. She won't go alone. And she won't go unloved. At this time, those two things are worth everything to her. Count on it. Too often, the last, greatest act of Love - is letting go.

---> Agg

[NCarolinawoman]

51. The last time I was going through that roller coaster of hope, and grief, and

then hope again, was in 2011.

My little cheerful Lee Lee had cancer. She was basically living off of intravenous fluid and oral morphine drops. She was still struggling to greet people at the door (that was always one her of self-chosen jobs, as well as supervising the housework.) After many close calls in her breathing, my vet told me that the cancer had gone to her lungs. So I made the very difficult decision that you have made

After the date was set--I started doing a kind of torturous countdown. Mindful of the hour, looking at the minutes ticking away. What helped me was I sang a lot while I talked to little Lee.. I sang VERY softly. A lot of songs about the sun "YOU are MY SUNSHINE", "Sunshine on My Shoulder". Don't our kitties love the sun?! They seem to have a link to sunbeams.

Little Lee Lee went very peacefully at the appointed time. I'd like to believe that she saw a warm light waiting for, enveloping her. She would be kind of familiar with that. She would love that. All kitties would love that.

Sending love to you and Mousie. You are on our minds. The minds of everyone here.

[Lizzie Poppet]

52. So very, very sorry.

But what a wonderful life to celebrate! She's been loved and cherished, all the way to the end. What more can anyone ask for?

[lunasun]

53. What a cutie!!

I wish you and Mousie the best for your time still together even if it is short now

[OnyxCollie]

54. I'm so sorry.

[fizzgig]

55. i am so sorry

to you both

[passiveporcupine]

56. I wish we could make it easier

[Flying Squirrel]

57. Tell her to say hi to Skippy

[AngryOldDem]

58. I'm so sorry.

Gentle passage to her and peace to you.

[xchrom]

59. May Peace be with you and Mousie at this difficult time. nt

[DesertDiamond]

60. Sending heart hugs to you & your beautiful furbaby. She'll leave her body but she'll never leave you

[The Wizard]

61. Every one of my cats made me a better human.

"A few days ago I received a sympathy note from Bill Hoegemeyer, the veterinarian. It opened with a verse by Irving Townsend: "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle…"
Now as I write this, on a gray winter day by the fireside, I can almost feel her light tread moving from my head and my heart down through my fingertips to the keys of the typewriter. People may surprise you with unexpected kindness. Dogs have a depth of loyalty that we often seem unworthy of. But the love of a cat is a blessing, a privilege in this world.
They say when you die and go to heaven all the dogs and cats you ever owned in your life come running to meet you.
Until that day, rest in peace Cuddles."
Kinky Friedman
Madina, Texas
February 5, 1993

[calimary]

62. Why can't they really have nine lives?