May 21st 2007 12:36 pm
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t's over. We just came back from the vet's office but the carrier was empty. Lan's eating had become almost nothing and she didn't even want her nightly treats that she loved so much. All she wanted to do was lie where it was cool and quiet, and motor for us when we were near.

Ted came home around 2 PM and we went to the vet shortly after that with Lan. Ted stayed with her the entire time, petting her in the carrier, talking to her and trying he best not to cry, though neither of us had any luck with that. Our regular vet was evidently on vacation, and the gentleman who was taking his place was very kind. We told him what was going on and between her ribs showing through and her rapid breathing, he saw that she was reaching the end. He gave her a sedative to help her sleep and Lan almost immediately lay down while we stroked her and talked to her. He came back about 5 minutes later to administer the final drug and I couldn't stay. Ted did, but I couldn't.

It wasn't long before Ted came out. He said she went very quickly, an indication that it was time.

We're both home now, grieving for a big orange and white cat who touched our lives for seven wonderful years. Seven years with the magic fork, watching the bird feeders, chasing a laser pointer or begging for pieces of turkey before bed time. At least we know that on the other side of that Rainbow Bridge, she's meatloafed in a warm sunny spot and watching the birds...