Darth Voorhees Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 After 16yrs, 12yrs with us, sadly it is time to put out beloved cat, "Q-T" to rest. Last summer my wife and I came back from our honeymoon and noticed his third lid on his right eye was half closed. The vet seemed to think it may have been a scar and irritating his eye to make the lid close.Turns out it was a tumor, and she removed it. Because of his age, he's 16, the vet didn't think it was worth testing to see if it was cancer, as putting him through chemo would be rough on him, and expensive for a cat his age. Unfortunately the tumor was back within a month, and bigger than before. We brought him back to the vet and she said as long as he's acting normal and eating, just make him comfortable, there's really nothing they can do. That broke our hearts, but that's what we did. Now he is not eating or acting like our "Q-T". We called the vet and she said it is likely time.[/size] We found a vet closer to us that does home euthanasia, and would like to do that for him.We want to do this this way because he HATES carriers. He flips out when he is in one and usually ends up hurting himself. We don't want to put him through any more trauma or suffering and feel this is the most humane way. This way he can be in his comfy spot, with us with him, and go peacefully. The cost is more expensive and we cant really afford it. So we set up a "chip-in" page to raise the funds for this for him here: ChipIn: The QT at Peace fund If you can find it in your heart to give just a little, it would really help. thanks fellow troopers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Support and prayers sent, Brother. I hope my contribution helps a bit. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thank you scribbler! and with that... The goal has been met in 3hrs! ...my 501st brothers and sisters really came through!. I have no way to express how much i appreciate this. thanks so much from the bottom of my heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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inglorious trooper Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 hey lou,ive only just seen this! im a real animal lover,especially cats! i know what your going through bro,and my thoughts are with you,your wife and Q-T! are you saying you dont need any more donations now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchStick Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I'm so sorry about your friend. My dog is currently going through the exact same ordeal. I've had her for 14 out of 21 years of my life and she tried to fight a cancer in her nose but it's slowly growing. We're enjoying the time we have with her, letting her eat whatever she wants, and take her on walks when she's strong enough. Enjoy all the time and memories you have of you pets, I know how much they are like family to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hey Lou, I am sorry to her about your cat Q-T, I am a cat lover too. From the first picture, it looks beautiful. 16 years is a ripe old age for a cat. About 80 human years. And I am sure it had a comfortable life living with your family. I am glad the financial target have been reached as well. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rennoc Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'm very sorry to hear about this and I'm sure it was extremely hard to watch but remember, The Force will be with him...always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks guys. I really appreciate it. Yes, we met the goal, and can now afford to do this in the home where he is comfortable. No carrier to stress him out. This is going to be the hardest thing i ever done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks guys. I really appreciate it. Yes, we met the goal, and can now afford to do this in the home where he is comfortable. No carrier to stress him out. This is going to be the hardest thing i ever done. I just now saw this, brother! My heart breaks for you and Q-T and prayers are with you! Our pets are family... but I believe there's something that is somehow even more heart wrenching when something goes wrong with them over our "human" family. God bless!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest td-8903 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 i know what your going through. i recently lost my cat of 19 years. and yes they are family. it tore me up inside. my prayers are with you. will light a candlefor him for just as i did for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Lou, I just saw this and it just brought tears to my eyes.... I'm so sorry man. If you need anything else, let us know. I'm praying for you and your family during this sad time. I hope he is comfortable and goes with peace. God bless you brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchStick Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hey friend, my beloved Kiko had to be put down today. She finally lost her battle with cancer even though she fought her hardest... I've been breaking down carrying her collar in my pocket all day.. I miss her and love her.. This pic was taken only a couple days ago... RIP Kiko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 kiko looked a lovely dog nick,"r.i.p kiko" looking at these comments almost started me wondering why i have cats with all the heartache,but of course any animal lover will tell you why!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchStick Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 thanks for the kind words marcus, she was my first and best friend throughout my childhood. the pain of loss is huge, but nothing compared to the years of love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Wow what a beautiful dog. So sorry for your loss as well. Thank you all everyone for your kind words, thoughts, and help. When the Vet came yesterday, she did confirm it was infact cancer, and a very aggressive type. So Q-T went peacefully in my arms. Last night was rough, first night without him behind my Knees when i slept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgrace Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Sorry to hear about it. he was a good looking tabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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