Friday, April 8, 2011

Saturday Blog Hop: Goodbye Fenway



This week has been particularly hard on our family due to the death of one of our "pack" members. I have a variety of animals that bless my life, and each of them are treasured members of my family. That is why I have not blogged for the last 2 weeks. We noticed that our kitty, Fenway, was unstable on his feet last Friday and we immediately took him to the veterinarian. She did a number of tests on Fenway and his blood work showed that he had elevated ammonia levels and he had a fever of 105 degrees. We were looking at the possibilities of a liver shunt, toxoplasmosis, or FIP for a diagnosis. Fenway continued to get worse over the course of a few days, and his blood work came back negative for toxoplasmosis. A liver shunt was ruled out since he had a fever, so we are thinking that he had FIP. (He had the majority of the symptoms for this disease...) He was making no improvements in his ability to walk, and was having a hard time eating so we made the painful decision to euthanize him.


Fenway was a rescue kitty from the humane society. He is featured along with his brother in one of my December blog posts. I was supposed to only foster both of these boys, but after it became obvious that Abner would never be a candidate for adoption, we decided to keep them. Fenway was only a 5 pound kitty, but the hole that he has left in my house and heart is big enough for an lion. Fenway was always purring and snuggling with us, and even with his last breath he continued to purr. My house seems empty. He was a constant fixture on the couch or in bed, and I miss him greatly.


There are times I wonder: "Why does this one need me?" I wondered that with Fenway. He was such a perfect kitty, and I often thought that I would place him without Abner because I just didn't need 2 more kitties. I guess the answer is that God knew Fenway needed me, even though I didn't know that myself. I was able to give Fenway a home where he was safe, fed, and above all: loved. I have no regrets with this rescue. My only regret is that I couldn't have loved him a little longer....






10 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry for your loss Emily.... furbabies leave pawprints on our hearts, that's for sure. Peace be with you as you mourn and heal. Hugs

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  2. I'm so very sorry for your loss. They do leave a very large hole in your heart when they're gone, but you will always have happy memories of Fenway. Peace be with you.

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  3. It is so difficult when a member of our family dies. Pets are particularly difficult because they are so unconditional with their love and attention. You helped Fenway with comfort and attention that he needed and it sounds like he did the same for you.

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  4. That is so hard, I'm sorry you had to go through it. Fenway was a lucky kitty, and I'm sure he lived life to the fullest, regardless of how many years he had.

    All the best,
    Jenny, Parker, and Skye

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  5. Farewell Fenway. You are welcome at the Rainbow Bridge Memorial on All Things Dog Blog, if your family would like to include you. Just let us know at LetsAdoptaDogPark@gmail.com.

    Next weekend while I'm playing on this hop, I'll also be hosting one at my blog. I'd love to have you join in to help homeless bunny friends find furever homes. Check it out http://www.allthingsdogblog.com/2011/04/easter-rabbit-adoptathon-blog-hop.html

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  6. I'm so sorry. It's heart-breaking when one of your best furiends dies. No matter how long they are with you, it does leave you with that hole in your heart.

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  7. Oscar and I are sending cyber hugs. So sorry to hear about Fenway. The bond we have with our pets is so strong.

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  8. I'm sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a treasured animal companion.

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