Thank you!

Dear Furiends,
Thank you for remembering me on my birthday. All my love to each of you.
Purrrrs,
FC

Dad's dream

Dad dreamed about me last night. We were at the old house--his parents house where he grew up. I was relaxing in the grass, and looked as healthy and peaceful as could be. I was reminding Dad that I am waiting for him, and that I am now healthy again.

Purrrs and nosekisses,
FC

Thank you for welcoming the new baby!

Thank you for welcoming my new baby brother, Genaro. My pawrents have enjoyed his presence. He is like me in some ways--very confident and snuggly, and loves to eat. He is also like my sis, Zuni--he walks on the back of the couch, and gives Mom backrubs.

My pawents had been so sad with the passing of me and Zuni. Mom never imagined that she would get a new kitten so soon, but I was able to help her. I led her to my baby brother. His presence is very peaceful and loving. It reminds Mom that the world is a beautiful and magical place.

I am thankful to my wonderful Bridge friends who have guided me into being an angel. I thank them for showing me my wings, playing with me, and helping me enjoy being healthy again.

Purrrs and nosekisses,
FC

New kitten!

Mom and Dad are so thankful to me for doing such a wonderful job directing them to my new brofur, Don Genaro. He has been a wonderful addition to the household. He is filled with love and peace, and that has been very comforting to my family.
Purrs and nosekisses,
FC

Hi from the Rainbow Bridge!!

I have had a wonderful time up here at the Rainbow Bridge. I have been able to crawl into the smallest cardboard boxes that you've ever seen. My cardboard boxes fly like magic carpets & sail through the skies. I get to watch my humans and visit them in their dreams. I watch over Cauliflower, and make sure that she doesn't get too lonely when the humans are gone during the day.

My pawrents have been very sad, of course. Zuni and I both came into Mom's dream and let her know that we are o.k. We were there together, so she knows that we are waiting for the family. When she saw us in the dream, she was sad because she missed us. However, when she woke up, she realized that we were letting her know that we are o.k. and we are always with her.

My pawrents are going to adopt a little brofur for Cauliflower. Mom couldn't sleep last night, and she found a cat on Petfinder. Dad was unsure at first. He misses me so much, and we just lost Zuni, too. However, Mom convinced him to go see the cat, and of course, that was enough.

Mom said that there are just so many homeless kitties who need homes. She knows that she can make a very good home for another kitty, and that it doesn't mean that she misses me any less. I am there with them, helping them every day. Our love knows no bounds!!!

Purrrrs and headbonks,
FC

Thank you for the love

I would like to send out another big thank you to my wonderful friends for all the gifts, comments, and pmails. I have not had a chance to thank you all personally, yet. However, I want you to know that it has meant so much to my mom. She has appreciated all your wonderful kind words and thoughts. Mom, Dad & Cauliflower are missing me and my sister, Zuni. It has been a very difficult time. It is comforting to my mom that there are so many kitties who understand and who are there for us.

Love to you on this Valentine's Day,
Purrrrs and nosekisses,
Fiesta Cat

Thank you!!!

Dear Friends,
Thank you for all your love and support at this difficult time. My mom has been comforted by your kind words. I have received so many beautiful rosettes, comments, and pmails. I has been really touching.

My last day was really difficult for me and my family. I had come back from so many illnesses before, so they tried to nurse me through this one. It got to the point where I realized that my body was just shutting down, and I was no longer comfortable. So, they took me to the emergency vet.

I got to see the same lady who saw my angel sister, Zuni. Mom was very upset about having to put down another pet--and within two months of each other. When she realized that it was the right decision, she sobbed so hard that she could hardly breathe.

However, mom felt that she had to make the best decision for me. She realized that it was time to let go. The emergency vet said that she couldn't do anything else for me. She could have given me some fluids or O2, but that would have not stopped the inevitable.

So, my pawrents did what they thought was right for me, which was to have me euthanized. They stayed with me the entire time. They are so thankful to the nice techs who were willing to put in my IV catheter with them in the room. They are also thankful for the front desk lady who came to sit with us in the waiting area.

The vet was wonderful, yet again. My pawrents said their goodbyes. Dad pulled my ears and called me, "Big Ears," like he always does. They kissed my nose, and told me that they would see me again someday. I was really out of it because I was so sick. However, Dad asked me to look at him for the goodbyes. I did look at him, so that he would know that I was listening and understanding.

My pawrents know how lucky they were to have me so long. However, they will still miss me very much. Thank you again for all your kind words and love. I felt your love as I passed out of this earth. I also thank all those wonderful angel kitties who were there greeting me at the Rainbow Bridge. Of course, I give a special "thank you," to my beautiful angel sister, Zuni. We will stick by each other until that special day when the whole family is reunited.

Love and nosekisses,
Fiesta Cat

Fiesta Cat is now an angel kitty

Dear Friends,
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of our dear Fiesta Cat. He had a rough evening, and we choose to take him to the animal hospital to have him put down. We stayed with him every moment until the final goodbye.

We can feel all your wonderful good energy and healing purrs. He is now free from his earthly body. He is free to run, jump, and play again. It's been awhile since he did any of those things. I'm sure that he is already trying out his heavenly body and enjoying being free from pain and illness.

We will miss him dearly. His incredible spirit will be with us always.
Love,
Fiesta Cat's mom

Update

Thanks for the kind words, rosettes, and all the wonderful purrs. I have had some days better than others, and even some hours better than others. Today, I am really congested. Mom says that I sound like a pug when I'm breathing and eating.

My sub-q's are going really well. They have made me feel much better, and have filled me out a bit. I tolerate them extremely well. I don't mind the needle or the fluid entering my body

I am still eating. I eat about six times a day. Mom heats up my food, and pours tuna juice on top. She has to hold the plate up to me, or I don't seem to notice that it is there. She stirs the food around and keeps reminding me about it. I get a lot of the food on my chin, nose, and whiskers. So, she cleans me afterward.

Mom & Dad have the food thing all scheduled. Dad feeds me in the morning. Mom comes home had lunchtime to feed me. She has an early shift, so she feeds me when she gets home at 3:30. Dad feeds me when he gets home at 5:30, and then they feed me at 7:30 and 9:30.

The sub-q's have increased my peeing. A few times, I have peed on the bed where I am sleeping. Mom is not sure if I even know when I'm going to pee anymore. The pooping is going better. I have actually made it to my litter box, and have had some little poops. You may remember that I had to get an enema Saturday morning because I had stopped pooping.

I am still interested in checking out my food dish. I often stand by it during the day to remind my pawrents that it's time to feed me. I'm still hanging out with them, and snuggling with them on the couch.

Purrrrrs,
FC

Visit to the vet

I went to the vet yesterday. My pawrents were worried because I'd stopped pooping. They took me into see the nice lady to founded our vet clinic. She is mostly retired, so I'm glad to have seen her.

The vet oohed and awed about what a beautiful kitty I am. See said I was so sweet, and so impressive. She had me get an enema, and get 150 cc's sub-q fluids.

My pawrents will start giving me sub-q fluids every day for 3 days, and then once a day every 3 days. I feel better after getting out that poo and after getting rehydrated.

You would not believe how much weight I've lost! I am down to 5 lbs!!! Just two months ago, I weighed 8. Back in 2005, I weighed 16 lbs!

Thinks for the rosettes, emails, and sweet words. I feel all your wonderful purrs and kindness.

Love,
FC