Goose Rainbow Bridge May 28 2019
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:05 pm
Before registering, I've read so many pet loss stories of the Rainbow Bridge and my heart breaks for you all.
I was unsure whether to post.
My furbaby, Goose, transitioned to the Rainbow Bridge 4 days ago, May 28th. He was 21 yrs old. I know there are many here who have lost their babies at a much, much younger age, but I needed somewhere to write. I'm a senior and I really can't express my feelings or cry at home. While my husband feels the loss of Goose, it's so different than the loss I feel. At times I show my feelings but not too much as my husband is concerned for my health.
Goose came to us when he was 11 years old. He was originally my daughter's cat who had lived out of state and when she came to visit she brought him with her. He became ill and we brought him to a vet.
He had an exploratory lap surgery and a a solitary tumor along with his spleen was removed. (Mass/abscess was at the base of the spleen.) Good news there was no cancer or tumor. Dx was Severe necrotizing, supprative, hemorrhagic pancreatitis with edema and thrombosis. We nursed him back to good health. When it was time for my daughter to leave, I wanted to Goose to stay with us. Though it was difficult for her to leave without him, she knew he was in good hands. I thought it better to be with us because we are seniors and are home.
For the past 10 years, Goose was a joy to have around. He was talkative, very much a lap cat. He always followed us around. He slept with us. He was always in the midst of everything we did. He loves to burrow under blankets. There was so many wonderful beautiful things about him.
About 3 yrs ago he began with kidney disease.. he was on a special diet. I was very Vigilant with his care. He was also hypothyroid. He was getting fluids weekly from our vet
On Tues, May 28th, my husband was taking him to the vet for a routine exam. For some reason I did not go.
I was on my landline while the vet was examining Goose. He was down to 4 pounds. I knew he had lost weight and was very skinny, but he was still was loving and always following us, sleeping with us and sitting on our laps. He had pet stairs to jump on our bed, because he was not able to jump. We could also pick him up. Even though,Goose seemed happy. I had wanted to get a flea medication, oral. When I ask my vet about the she said she what's more concerned about his eating habits, which had diminished. I knew this and was giving him anything for him to eat. We weren't going to have blood work because what was the sense. I knew that Goose would be going to the Rainbow Bridge soon , but did not expect that day. They asked if I wanted to take him home, but I said no. I wanted him to go to the Rainbow Bridge that day because I could not bear the thought of him coming home and then having to return him to the vet for that reason. My husband was with him and he said that Goose was calm & surrendered.
At times I feel like I should have been there with him, but at times I'm relieved at the way it happened. I know it will take time for me. I have been through this 4 times before and it is never easy.
Thank you for allowing me to post my thoughts about my beloved little buddy, Goose. I have so many videos
and photos of him, although I do cry when I watch them and feel sad, but I am so happy to have them.
Goose, I will never forget you not ever. I loved you so much Kitty. I hope that Maverick, your buddy, from when you were a kitten has met you at the gates of the Rainbow Bridge.
I was unsure whether to post.
My furbaby, Goose, transitioned to the Rainbow Bridge 4 days ago, May 28th. He was 21 yrs old. I know there are many here who have lost their babies at a much, much younger age, but I needed somewhere to write. I'm a senior and I really can't express my feelings or cry at home. While my husband feels the loss of Goose, it's so different than the loss I feel. At times I show my feelings but not too much as my husband is concerned for my health.
Goose came to us when he was 11 years old. He was originally my daughter's cat who had lived out of state and when she came to visit she brought him with her. He became ill and we brought him to a vet.
He had an exploratory lap surgery and a a solitary tumor along with his spleen was removed. (Mass/abscess was at the base of the spleen.) Good news there was no cancer or tumor. Dx was Severe necrotizing, supprative, hemorrhagic pancreatitis with edema and thrombosis. We nursed him back to good health. When it was time for my daughter to leave, I wanted to Goose to stay with us. Though it was difficult for her to leave without him, she knew he was in good hands. I thought it better to be with us because we are seniors and are home.
For the past 10 years, Goose was a joy to have around. He was talkative, very much a lap cat. He always followed us around. He slept with us. He was always in the midst of everything we did. He loves to burrow under blankets. There was so many wonderful beautiful things about him.
About 3 yrs ago he began with kidney disease.. he was on a special diet. I was very Vigilant with his care. He was also hypothyroid. He was getting fluids weekly from our vet
On Tues, May 28th, my husband was taking him to the vet for a routine exam. For some reason I did not go.
I was on my landline while the vet was examining Goose. He was down to 4 pounds. I knew he had lost weight and was very skinny, but he was still was loving and always following us, sleeping with us and sitting on our laps. He had pet stairs to jump on our bed, because he was not able to jump. We could also pick him up. Even though,Goose seemed happy. I had wanted to get a flea medication, oral. When I ask my vet about the she said she what's more concerned about his eating habits, which had diminished. I knew this and was giving him anything for him to eat. We weren't going to have blood work because what was the sense. I knew that Goose would be going to the Rainbow Bridge soon , but did not expect that day. They asked if I wanted to take him home, but I said no. I wanted him to go to the Rainbow Bridge that day because I could not bear the thought of him coming home and then having to return him to the vet for that reason. My husband was with him and he said that Goose was calm & surrendered.
At times I feel like I should have been there with him, but at times I'm relieved at the way it happened. I know it will take time for me. I have been through this 4 times before and it is never easy.
Thank you for allowing me to post my thoughts about my beloved little buddy, Goose. I have so many videos
and photos of him, although I do cry when I watch them and feel sad, but I am so happy to have them.
Goose, I will never forget you not ever. I loved you so much Kitty. I hope that Maverick, your buddy, from when you were a kitten has met you at the gates of the Rainbow Bridge.