Thought you all might like to know what happened yesterday with Hydrox....msg -- The Cat's Meow

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Date Posted: 11:27:18 06/30/00 Fri
Author: Pam (RugCats' Mom)
Author Host/IP: mail.unionco.org / 209.50.143.193
Subject: Thought you all might like to know what happened yesterday with Hydrox....msg

When I got home from work, Rick was already home. He and Hydrox were outside, underneath one of the maple trees. It was drizzling a little bit, but we were fairly dry under the tree. We sat there for about 30 minutes. He would come over to Rick and lay down as Rick petted him. Then he would come over to me and lay down. I touched him and talked to him. He was content just to lay outside with us.

We took him in the house...he had a little snack and drank some milk. He used the litterbox, bless his heart, then went under the sofa for a nap.

Dr. Temple came at 2:00. We took Hydrox back to the bedroom and laid him on the bed. I had put a liner down and a big towel for him. Dr. Temple gave him the sedative first and it must have stung a little because he cried out. Whisper came up and nosed him. We left her stay for awhile, but as he fell asleep, I picked her up. Banshee was there the entire time, eyes so wide open, watching every move. She never left his side at all. Ms. Pepe jumped on the bed, but left right away. We kept touching him and telling him that he was going to be OK. Dr. Temple gave him the shot in his heart. He listened with his stethoscope and that was that. Our Old Coot died at 2:06. The doctor wrapped him in his towel and took him to be cremated.

We had to go to the office last night to pay the bill, so we ordered something for his ashes. We had buried Pita in the lilies at the front of our house. We could never bring ourselves to bury Spike. I had suggested to Rick that we bury all three of them together, but he doesn't want to bury Hydrox. So he will be beside Spike in the living room.

We just got some pictures developed and some of them are really beautiful pictures of Hydrox. I will post them this weekend if that is OK. Thank you for your prayers. You are all so wonderful!

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Pam, I posted a reply to you on the ITW site. My heart is breaking for all of you. Prayers........and peace. (NT) -- Sandy, 11:40:34 06/30/00 Fri
Thank you Pam for sharing his last day with us.. It really does help. Looking foward to seeing the pictures.. Some cats never really die.. They live on in our hearts. Hydrox was one of those cats.. (NT) -- granny, 11:40:41 06/30/00 Fri
I sounds like his passing was peacefull and he was with the people he loved the most. I would love to see some pictures then I can cry even more. I know all other babies are now welcoming Hydrox and they are playing together at the bridge. (NT) -- Linda, 11:41:45 06/30/00 Fri
I posted my reply at ITW too. Still crying..... (NT) -- Raylene =^..^=, 12:29:14 06/30/00 Fri
Reading this again even after you sent it to me is still breaking my heart. I will want to see those ashes when I come in Aug., I can at least say a proper prayer then. My thoughts and heart are with you Pam and Rick.nm (NT) -- Carol (Misty's Mom), 15:09:26 06/30/00 Fri
It is good to know that his final hours were peaceful and full of love... (NT) -- Darcy, 17:12:30 06/30/00 Fri
It sounds like everything went well and peacefully, Pam. I do feel so bad for you and Rick, though. I know this was very difficult for you both. (NT) -- Darlene, 17:41:22 06/30/00 Fri
Oh Pam, again, I am so sorry. I am crying like a baby again here. I felt like I knew him somehow. I am just so sorry for you all. (NT) -- Mona, 20:15:43 06/30/00 Fri
Condolences, I know how hard it is to make the decision and follow it through...at least Hydrox had the family around at the end...**tears** for those of us who remain...nm (NT) -- Barbara, 21:00:48 06/30/00 Fri
Dear PamDear Pam, I am sending you lots comforting cyberhugs.( I can hardly see the keyboard through my tears) You have done everything you could for sweet Hydrox and he went peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.I will say a special prayer that you and your family will find comfort in remembering all the good times with Hydrox *the old coot*. Mooch and I love you Pam and we share your grief. (NT) -- Anita & Mooch, 07:50:26 07/01/00 Sat