Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Thank you all for your kindness and remembering Grace. I had to log on to see how Zoe was and I am crushed to hear the news that she has passed. God help each and every one of us get thru this. I am glad to know you are all with Grace and I on this very hard journey. She and I are playing now for the last time together. I am talking to her and trying to explain to her what will be happening. I hope she forgives me for having to do this. She is the perfect cat and should never have had a life like she did. I will post when I get back as I am just overwhelmed with this task and with the passing of sweet Zoe. Blessings to you all
Patti

Thinking of, hope you are ok. I know Grace left a stamp on you heart. I hope her new parents are telling you right now how much they will love and spoil her.

Come back and let us know your ok when you feel up to it

Big hug

Mel
Xxxx

Hi Everyone:
I am back home, I have just cried all the way back. It was one of the hardest tings I have done. I was so upset I forgot to take pictures. The rescue was so depressing I could not stop crying. The people who got her were OK. I guess I am so taken with this cat, no one would have been good enough. I really did not even want anyone to touch her or hold her. Might sound strange, but that is how I felt. The owner of the rescue decided she wanted her when she saw how beautiful she was. I said no because she was promised to this couple, and they had already bought her stuff. I am not feeling well from all this, I guess the thing I cannot get out of my mind is that I will never see her sweet face again, or hear her talking to me while on the computer. I will never forget the innocence and sweetness brought into my life by this cat.
God Bless. Grace
God Bless Zoe and Addy
Patti

Oh Patti, I am very sorry to hear that you were not all that crazy about the couple. I was so hoping you'd feel good about them. It wouldn't make you miss Grace any less, but at least you might feel better about things. But still, the fact that they went to the trouble of consulting you about things to buy for her is a plus. It means they do care about giving her the best home they can

Always remember you saved her from certain death, being left alone in the woods with no claws. She will miss you, too, Patti. But she will be safe inside a home with toys and a bed to sleep on, and two people to claim as her own. No matter what, you saved her.

Sending warm hugs. It was so brave of you to send Grace off on her new life. I am so sorry she is gone, though. I know you will always wonder about her, and a part of you will always miss her. This is such a hard day, all the way around.

so, grace is in her new home now. i hope those people will send you updates and pictures. maybe you can give them some advice about her behavior, the food she likes etc. do they own a webcam? that would be nice. from what you told us, grace is a laid-back cat so she will be part of the family soon i hope. and having a house of her own must please her too. i have rescued and replaced many animals, so i know how difficult it can be to let them go.
have you heared from them yet? maybe they will allow you to visit her after she has settled.
hope you will sleep well after all the events today.

Hi Patti, I hope that this was an emotional response to having to give Grace up to anyone and that they will be wonderful to Grace. I cannot imagine anyone who sees her not wanting to give her a good home. It wouldn't be right actual for the rescue lady to take Grace, because if she is doing cat rescues, then she likely has cats in and out of her place constantly, so not good, as Grace needs to be a solo cat in the home. Good call on that.

How is Tipper today?
I know this is a very, very hard day on our forum home here, so I hope that you are taking some time to just enjoy your babies today and not think too much about 'what if's'.

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

Patti, I'm sorry you had find a home for Grace. I hope she will have a long life in her new loving home.
I hope Tipper is doing OK. I might not be on here much lately but I think of all of you often.
Hugs to you and Tipper.

Hi Patti,
I've been off the board for a few days...I've come on tonight to the very sad news about Zoe, so I'm already in tears...and now I'm feeling heartsick for you too!
You saved Grace from a terrible fate, the awful family who were about to dump her during the worst winter weather...she never would have survived all these weeks out on her own in the elements and she would have suffered so much if you hadn't come along that day.
She's been safe and warm in your house all this time and getting so much love from you. I'm hoping the couple who have adopted her will just shower her with attention, and I think they will. Calling you from the pet store and telling you they were buying things for her just has to be a positive sign that they really want her and will be good to her. If things had been different and she didn't have that virus I know she'd be with you now, but it couldn't be that way. I have a good feeling she is going to be great in her new home. Just think, if she was still with the original dopes you saved her from!
I hope you can sleep well tonight knowing you were the one who gave Grace a 2nd chance!
Hope Tipper and your other babies have a restful night too.

Barbara

Patti,

You saved Grace and ensured that she have a forever home. I'm glad you told the rescue woman "no" as I truly believe that she would've sold Grace for the money.

Give yourself time and by all means call them and ask how things are going.

I'm crying with you dear.

Hi Everyone:
It was a very hard morning I could not go into my office knowing Grace was not there. This made me so sick I got chest pains from it. I am just not feeling well from all the stress. Tipper is notnhavingnthe best day, she had some panting going on, and some breathing noises. I am just using my tablet and I am sitting on the bed with her. I can't seem to go in my office. I hope that changes in a few days. I never had an animal impact my life in such a short time like she did. In just heard maybe another storm is coming to the northeast. We had snow on the ground this morning. I have not walked with Tipper today, and I know she wants to go, I am just not feeling up to it. I think whenever I can get some one to sit with Tipper I will take Delora out for something to eat? I dont think with the way she is feeling, and all that she will be around much longer. My babies are sensing something is not right, I am going to play ball with Tipper, and then Toby. I have to get Tippe her Adequan shot on Wednesday so the vet will have to face me, I can't wait to see what he says to me.Blessings
Patti