June 19th 2009 12:24 pm
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Pen got sick all of the sudden. He had what looked like an abcess but in reality was a tumor. It grew rapidly and within a matter of two days it went from a small swelling on his lower lip to his entire jaw. There was nothing they could do. He lost weight from being a healthy 10 pounds to less than five almost instantly. Even though he was suffering he still would climb into bed and sleep at my side. His last few days he began to sleep wedged up at my side. Something he hadn't done since he was a kitten. He still had an apitite but eating was very painful and he would wince at every bite and claw his face to remove in an attempt to remove the painful jabs happining within. I took him in yesterday morning. He passed in my arms. He was more than just a cat to me. He was my best friend. I was diagnosed years ago with a life threatning illness. The doctor at the time told me I may live five years. I fell into a deep depression and became self destructive. I was an alcoholic drug addict that felt like my soul had left me and my body was left empty. I just wanted my body to catch up to my soul. I had no reason to wake up nor any desire to. Pen pulled me out of that state. He was my reason to continue. I had to make sure he was going to be ok.
He saved my life. The doctor was wrong. I've been living ten plus years with this condition and to date I have yet to show any major symptoms. This would not have been possible without the love and caring of this little kitty. He was my family. To say I miss him is an understatment.

Rest in Peace
Pen
1991-2009

Pen's Human

Purred by: Kitty Pryde (Catster Member)

June 19th 2009 at 1:07 pm

don worry! Pen is at the Rainbow Bridge and can run and play and watch ovfur you. Headbonks to you Pen-Me and my brofur didn't know you, but we sure dinks you sound like a furry cool kitty.
Kitty P

Purred by: Kaci Sunshine - DG #3 (Catster Member)

June 19th 2009 at 1:34 pm

So sorry you're at Rainbow Bridge. The good news is, you're pain free and young again and free to run and play and even fly! I met you back in 2007 -- I doubt you remember -- because I enjoyed reading your diary so much and have missed reading it over the past year and am sad that you'll write nothing more. You lived a long life and were loved and cared for by a wonderful human. My condolences and purrs of comfort for your dad on your loss.

Purred by: Finbar (Catster Member)

December 16th 2009 at 6:12 am

Dear Pen,

You live on in many hearts you beautiful baby and I hope you are playing with my siblings right now. Murphy is stuck up; Sylvester is a scaredy cat but Oscar is the guy that looks quite a bit like you and is very social.

My best to your human who loved you so.

Finbar