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With a heavy heart and tears

November 20th 2009 2:52 pm
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Skinner has been going through a lot of ups and downs within the past year.
Everytime he has bounced back like that champion that he is.

The last few months, overall, he was doing extremely well and weighed 18 pounds! Talk about Fat Cat :)

Last week Dr Heather came to visit us as Skinner was hacing some problems eating and he had a fever that wouldn't go away with the use of a baby aspirin 1 every 48 hours (which normally would knock out the fever). Dr Heather noticed Skinner's mouth was swollen and had sores - a sign that his diseases progressed but we were not too concerned, as we knew the antibiotics would get the swelling down and he would heal. As a precaution - Dr Heather drew blood and took a urine sample to run tests - just to make sure nothing more was going on than what met the eye.

His blood work and urine revealed nothing abnormal. His organ functions we great and his white blood cell count was in the normal range. His red blood cell count was down - which is normally is due to his diseases.

On Thursday evening, Skinner suddenly took a turn for the worse. He wasn't moving much, he stopped eating on his own and he stopped cleaning himself. He also had a funny odor coming off of him - so I made sure he was clean and I tucked him into bed with me.

This morning - I called Dr Heather as Skinner was throwing up something greenish/yellowish colored. He still wasn't eating and he felt cold to my touch. Dr Heather immediately rushed over to take Skinner to the Hospital. They put him on IVs, gave him steriods and vitamins. They immediately tried to get his body temp back to normal also.

I just received a call from Dr Heather - and with great pain and sorrow, Skinner passed away, on his own, very quitely at 5:27 pm est.

I appreciate all the kind words and support you have given me during Skinner's life. He was a remarkable cat who filled my life with such never ending love, patience and understanding - it hurts to have to let him go like this.

Rest in Peace my Beautiful, Strong and Courageous Skinner.
I love you so much, it hurts to let you go, but you have enriched my life in more ways that I can express in simple words.

 
 

Leave A Comment | 18 people already have

Purred by: Edwina(Eddy) DG#1 (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 3:52 pm

Oh sweet Skinner, you and your family are in our prayer's. You are a most beautiful angel. Thank you for being our friend.
Love, Eddy & Family
Purred by: Aryeh - Love Forever (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 3:56 pm

purrs of comfort to your family sweet boy.
Purred by: Alfie (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 4:03 pm

We're so sad to learn that you have passed to the Bridge Skinner. You fought a brave fight and couldn't have been more loved and will be missed so much.
Rest in peace sweetheart.
Comforting hugs to you and your family
(((((((((((xxx)))))))))
Purred by: Scooter (Bridge Angel) (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 4:08 pm

My family and I are so very sorry to hear of your passing. You were a beautiful earth kitty and will be an equally beautiful angel here at the Bridge. Healing purrs and prayers to you and your family.

Hugs,
Scooter
Purred by: Tully (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 4:10 pm

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of sweet Skinner. Sending your family purrs of comfort during this sad time.

Luke, Tully, and Family
Purred by: Lily ♥ ♥ (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 4:52 pm

crying soft tears... you have been such a fighter on Earth. May you fly free on your beautiful new wings and never feel sickness or pain again... heartfelt purrrsss to your sweet Earth family

purrs of love and comfort

Much love from all of us....
Purred by: Murray (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 5:01 pm

We are very sad that you left for the Bridge - but we are happy that you had a very loving home and got to know what being loved was all about in the last few years of your life. You sound like a very special boy. We are purring for your family at this sad time. There are quite a few (too many actually) very special kitties to welcome you to the Bridge.
Purred by: Jack (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 5:05 pm

We're so sorry that the time came for you to travel to the Bridge. We know your wonderful family will miss you so much. You were so lucky to have found that family and to have been so loved. We are purring for them.

Jack, Bobby & Teddy Kittedy
Purred by: Reuben (An angel now) (Catster Member)

November 20th 2009 at 9:15 pm

We are so sorry to hear of beautiful Skinner's passing. We just read your story with tears in our eyes and what a fighter you were! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Skinner, we are so happy you finally had a family that showed you what unconditional love was. You were cared for, loved, respected and honored. May all the beautiful memories of your beloved Skinner warm your heart. Hugs and purrs from the family of Simon & Reuben(an angel)
Purred by: Chelsea Louise (Catster Member)

November 21st 2009 at 2:46 am

Oh Skinner, I loved you so much and I will miss you even more! You were the bravest cat ever. You were so wonderful and the best husband a fur could ever have! Now you are back at the Rainbow Bridge where we flew to get married. I hope that now you will be my angel. I will always love you and all of your family! I am proud to say I was Skinner's wife!
Purred by: ★Sonny Bono (1995-2008) (Catster Member)

November 21st 2009 at 5:47 am

Skinner, I am so sorry to hear about your passing, I will be at the Bridge waiting to take your paw and show you around, our hearts are so heavy right now, we always loved you, you and your family were always so good to us, my Momcat thinks of you everytime she sees the blanket you sent to me, she wouldn't take anything for it, she loves you too. My Momcat is here if you need her, she knows all to well how your Momcat feels, now you and I can be together forever.

Sad Purrs, Angel Sonny Bono,
and Momcat Judi ~
Purred by: In Memory of Rebby (Catster Member)

November 21st 2009 at 12:17 pm

We are so sorry to hear this. Skinner was such a sweetheart. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to Skinner and His Family.
Purred by: Hannah♥ (Catster Member)

November 23rd 2009 at 6:36 pm

My dear, dear friend. With an aching heart I say my goodbyes to you. But we will meet again, and you and I will race around the lilac trees and maybe even chase a bee or two. I love you Skinner. Rest in Peace.
Love, Hannah & the Texas Wild Bunch
Purred by: ♥ Snow Angel♥ (Catster Member)

February 20th 2010 at 1:11 am

Hello! I am very sorry this is late and I did not know about this before. I did not have the pleasure of knowing your Sweet Angel before I read this. Tears were rolling down my cheek as I read Angel Skinners Diary. My Heart still goes out to you ,as it wasn't that long ago. A friend of yours suggested I read your diary as my kitty is having some health concerns.I have enclosed a link to a short video called "Rainbow Bridge" I think you may enjoy. You'll have to copy and paste this link into your browser to view.


http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver 2.html

Take care ♥
Purred by: ♥ Snow Angel♥ (Catster Member)

February 20th 2010 at 1:17 am

P.S. The above message is supposed to be from Pigeon id # 1015796, Snow Angels' , cat brother. Sorry...don't know why her name is on here! ?
Purred by: Pigeon

February 20th 2010 at 1:35 am

Hello ! It's me!

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

in case the link (above) doesn't bring you directly to the Video ...this one should. If not just scroll down the list to "Rainbow Bridge" in blue print. ♥
Purred by: Pigeon

February 20th 2010 at 1:35 am

Hello ! It's me!

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

in case the link (above) doesn't bring you directly to the Video ...this one should. If not just scroll down the list to "Rainbow Bridge" in blue print. ♥
Purred by: Pigeon Catser id#1015796

February 20th 2010 at 1:36 am

Hello ! It's me!

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

in case the link (above) doesn't bring you directly to the Video ...this one should. If not just scroll down the list to "Rainbow Bridge" in blue print. ♥


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