The Last Days of Annie
by Michael B. Druxman on 09/05/11
September 6, 2011
My cat, Annie, is dying.
She's a sweet animal and has been with me for over fifteen years, so it is not going to be easy saying "goodbye". Those of you who know me, know that I'll probably be an emotional "basket case" when her time finally comes.
About a month ago, she was having some problems, so the vet did an ultrasound on her, thinking it was her kidneys, but they discovered that her liver is filled with tumors.
Frankly, over the last week or so, we've expected her to go any day, but she is a strong one and keeps holding on. Although she is losing weight and doesn't seem to be as agile as usual, she is still eating, going to the bathroom and, most importantly, does not seem to be in any pain.
All she really wants to do is go off by herself and hide.
I guess she knows that her time is short, and even Missy, our dog who has always known Annie, is aware that she is "not right".
We will continue to keep her comfortable, but I'm hoping that we won't have to put her down. That would be (for me) such a painful thing to do and, even though it might be an act of kindness, one always feels a sense of guilt in doing it.
Now that I've managed to depress you, I'll move on.
I've just posted a review of MEET MONICA VELOUR on the Best Bets on DVD site, accessible via the link in the Introduction section of this page, so please take a look,
You have a creative day.
Michael
