RIP Embla: 1995? - November 5 2011 :-(

[cellio]

Embla was diagnosed with kidney disease two years ago and it was holding more-or-less steady with treatment, until about a week ago. She went into the hospital Monday and came home Friday weak but apparently past the worst of it. She was aware and affectionate and she picked at food. Last night she didn't move around much but this morning I found her in a corner in the basement (crying a little), so she'd been up and about during the night. This morning she wouldn't eat but she otherwise seemed unchanged. When I returned from Shabbat services, though, she was much worse. Giving her fluids and medicines didn't help so I called the vet's office (couldn't reach my own vet but got the on-call one). I described her symptoms and the vet told me what I already suspected. Sigh. I really thought when I brought her home yesterday that we had more time. Story of my life, lately.

Embla came to me as a stray 14 years ago so we don't know how old she was (at least 16). She was always skittish (perhaps convinced that there were ghosts or gremlins or something in the house), but she mellowed out as she got older and particularly after we solved her hyperthyroid problem four years ago. She was never a lap cat but she was happy to snuggle next to me on the bed or couch. In recent months she even stopped fighting when I held her. She had a cute little chirp where a meow would normally be. She was a sweet kitty.

Comments

[miz-hatbox.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry.

[zare-k.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

[gnomi.livejournal.com]

Condolences.

[kayre]

I'm so sorry! But you gave her a wonderful life after her rough start.

[devreux.livejournal.com]

~hugs~ It's always so hard to lose a pet. My condolences.

[dr-zrfq.livejournal.com]

*****hugs hugs hugs hugs*****

[sethcohen.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

My sympathies. I am glad you had each other.

[chaos-wrangler.livejournal.com]

*hugs* & *sympathy*.

[indigodove.livejournal.com]

*many hugs*

I'm so sorry. She was a beauty!

[ralphmelton.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[siderea]

I'm so sorry.

[amergina.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Especially following so hard upon Erik.

[magid.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your loss.

[alfiechat.livejournal.com]

sorry, Monica.

[dr4b]

Yikes, I'm sorry.

[unique_name_123]

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.

[loxian.livejournal.com]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry.

Hugs

[steven.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry!

[dagonell.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. And so soon after Erik. My best wishes.

[fauxklore]

I'm so sorry. But it sounds like you gave her a good life.

[shalmestere.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss (((hugs)))

[ichur72.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry. This was far too soon.

[dvarin.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. This was definitely too soon.

[shewhomust.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. I am sorry. Hard times...

[gingicat]

I'm sorry that her illness took her so quickly, but glad that she had you.

[kyleri]

This. I'm glad you had fourteen years with her.

[woodwindy.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. It's been a rough season for furry companions, I think. :( Much sympathy...

[scaharp.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. I'm so sorry.

[rectangularcat]

oh no. I am so so sorry.

[grouchyoldcoot.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Monica.

[starmalachite.livejournal.com]

I grieve with thee. And for poor Balder, who is suddenly an only cat.

Embla's story sounds a lot like Heidi's (in pic). Steve adopted her as an adult about 14 years ago. We think she's at least 15 or 16. In her case, so far, so good, but we know that could change at any time.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

[dragonazure.livejournal.com]

Many hugs...

[alienor.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

Oh no! All my sympathies!

[jeannegrrl.livejournal.com]

It's never easy to say goodbye. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[sue-n-julia.livejournal.com]

*Hugs**Hugs**Hugs**Hugs**Hugs**Hugs**Hugs**Hugs**Hugs**Hugs*

We're so sorry. We know and understand so well how you feel right now.

S/J