Sam, our Maine Coon, needs a heart transplant

Sam died

August 8th 2008 1:54 pm
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Sam died on the evening of July 3, 2008, after having a serious embolism, paralyzing his hind legs and causing extreme breathing problems and extreme pain.

His owners Peter and Cathy had to have him put to sleep.

Sam was buried at Pine Ridge pet cemetery in Dedham, the oldest cemetery around, in a sunny spot with a beautiful upright granite stone to remember the special value he was for them.

The stone's text reads:

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SAM

2003-2008

Our Giant Maine Coon Cat
meant years of immeasurable value
with his joy, beauty, fragrance,
gentleness, talkativeness, closeness.

Sam gave mutual visibility a new meaning.


Peter & Cathy

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There is of course a big hole in our lives now without Sam and we still do not know very well how to deal our loss of him, but we are doing our best to let the happy memories of him remain alive.

We want to help in any way we can to make the heart transplant happen, which would have been meant for him, had he lived. If we can contribute time and know how we would love to. One other HCM kitty with a great owner is already on his way to becoming a transplant candidate.

 
 

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Purred by: Gabi

October 16th 2010 at 1:28 am

Dear Cathy and Peter, I am so sorry for the loss of your Sam. I googledd heart transplant in cats and that is how I found you. My twelve year old Girlie has dilated CM and I just wondered how far medicine has come yet. Not that I could ever afford anything like that but was dreaming if I had a million bucks i would give it a shot. Everyday I struggle when to let her go and when she is really sick i think tomorrow is the day, and then she is a little better and I cant do it... I hope you made peace because I know Sam had the best life he ever could.
Sincerely, Gabi
Purred by: Farzi

February 27th 2011 at 7:53 pm

Zoe is a year old with extensive cardiomyopathy, I so wish there was something I could do to help her.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Farzi


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