Mouse turned 18 years old this spring and for the last four years, she has been living with feline hyperthyroidism. Unfortunately, less than three weeks after I had to make the decision to put Scooter to sleep, Mouse’s feline hyperthyroidism suddenly spiraled out of control. Her condition deteriorated rapidly and, in order to end her suffering, I (again) made that final decision to send her to Rainbow Bridge to join Scooter and Harley.
I sent her to Rainbow Bridge a week ago and today I received her ashes in mail. Words cannot express the pain of losing two of my most faithful companions within weeks of one another. My family feels incomplete, my house empty.
For those of you who know anything about Mouse you know she may have been a little kitty (at her heaviest she was only 7 lbs), but she had a BIG attitude… and it is that attitude that I will miss most.
Rest in Peace Missy.
Mouse
Spring 1992-June 10, 2010
Dawn says:
I will miss her rolling on her back as if to say “scratch my belly, please” but knowing it really meant “go ahead, I dare you to scratch my belly!” (((HUGS)))
17 June 2010 at 16:03
Valerie says:
Oh no, so sorry to hear this sad news about Mouse. *hugs*
17 June 2010 at 16:40
Barb Williams says:
I am so sorry, yet once again. Making such a painful decision for one child is tough enough, but for two, the emotional trauma you are feeling is almost more than you can bear. I would like to think that our kids are romping together, chasing butterflies and tracking each other in the tall grass. I ache so much for you. Please accept my deepest sympathy and love.
17 June 2010 at 16:51
Julie H says:
Oh Renee, I am so very sorry to hear you had to make this decision again. Too soon! Big (((HUGS))) are off to you and yours.
Julie
17 June 2010 at 17:07
Christine S says:
Oh Renee, I’m so sorry you had to let Mouse go. Many (((hugs))) to you.
17 June 2010 at 21:09
Hev says:
I am so sorry for your loss, Renee. I wish I could change things for you.
17 June 2010 at 23:15
Christine D says:
Sorry to hear this, Renee! (((hugs)))
18 June 2010 at 06:49
Jenna says:
Renee, I barely know what to say. It is the hardest and yet the kindest and most loving thing that you can do for your best friend. And to have to do it twice in such rapid succession is truly beyond heart-breaking. I hope that you will think about opening yourself up again to a new beloved family member. I know all too well how empty the house can feel. I hope that your pain begins to ease soon and your heart begins to heal. *hug*
21 June 2010 at 12:25
Nic says:
I’m sorry you had to make this decision so soon after Scooter. It’s tough enough at any time, but so close to your previous loss
22 June 2010 at 13:36
Anne R says:
I’m so sorry for your loss, Renee – once again…
<3
29 June 2010 at 12:07