Rest in peace, Kragar.

[rikibeth]

We went to give him his second dose of antibiotics this evening.

He'd seized again.

I decided to stay with him, on my lap, in the toy room where we'd been keeping him so we could find him to medicate him.

After a while, he started making gasping, coughing breaths, as if he were trying to hack up a hairball.

And he was drooling again.

I called in <lj user="shadowflyer" to see what he thought. He didn't know either. Then Kragar's bladder cut loose. On me. And he went limp. No heartbeat. No breathing. Goodbye, Kragar. You will be missed.

Comments

[ashbet]

Oh, no, honey . . . I'm so sorry . . . I'm glad, at least, that you were able to be with him and holding him when he passed . . .

**hugs to you and your family**

-- A <3

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

-May his afterlife be filled wth slow, fat mice, and warm laps the size of Alabama.

[thisside.livejournal.com]

Oh, I am so sorry.

[naamah-darling.livejournal.com]

::hugs::

I'm so very, very sorry about your baby kitty. I know how much you loved him. I'm so glad he was in a safe place at home and with you when he passed over.

Lots of hugs and cuddlesome thoughts. If either of you needs anything, email me.

::hugs::

"I will not look back for there is sorrow.
I will not look for today, for there is longing.
I will look forward for there is our tomorrow."

[lessthanpie]

Oh, he fought so hard. Poor kitty. It's good you were with him, though.

Enjoy the Long Cozy Nap, Kragar.

[noblerot.livejournal.com]

Oh, kitty. So sorry. I'm glad he was with you at the end.

[zdashamber.livejournal.com]

Oh, you poor folks. Shows a great deal of love on his part to die with you guys there, I think. I'm teary for you; Kragar's at peace.

Terribly sorry

[aquila-dominus.livejournal.com]

I can completely relate. In another couple of days, we'll be taking Yasha for his final trip to the vet.

*hugs*

[cluegirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, Rikki, I'm so very sorry.

I know you had such hope for his recovery, what with the drugs doing so well. You must be simply crushed!

*Loves*

[la-directora.livejournal.com]

To me, the greatest comfort at times like this is knowing what a wonderful, gentle life you gave him in the time that he had. He was so lucky to live with people who gave him so much love and attention. I'm sorry that his passing brings you so much sorrow, but I hope you are also able to see how much happiness and love you brought to him, and that it comforts you. He was a very, very lucky kitty to have such a loving family.

My three felines and I all send you fuzzy love and warmth.

[iibnf.livejournal.com]

He went with people he loved, being cared for and comforted, and you were with him all the time. Not everyone gets that, I hope that you can be comforted yourself by knowing you did everything you could for Kragar.

awwww ((hugs))

[simplykimberly.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

(((hugs))) It is so hard to lose such a cherished member of the family - I well know the pain.

I hope there is some small comfort to you that he chose his place of death, and that it was with you. I know that would give me a small comfort while mourning the huge loss.

[tryslora]

So sorry, Rikibeth... *HUGS*

[justsonya.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry! ::hug::

[hangingfire.livejournal.com]

Oh, Rikibeth, I am so sorry.

I'm glad Kragar had such wonderful humans in his kitty-life. Many hugs and condolences to all of you.

[chaos-rose.livejournal.com]

He went at home, in your arms, with your love and care to see him into the next world.

*hugs you hard*

I'm so terribly sorry.

[alchemine.livejournal.com]

Oh, no -- I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a blessing that he was able to spend these last few weeks at home with his family, and to be with you when the end finally came. A safe journey to him, and lots of *hugs* to you.

[cleverthylacine]

I am deeply sorry for your loss; I can easily imagine how you must feel, even though I can't truly know (and Tissriel just came out from under the couch as I type this, though I think she wants my cheese...)

I'm glad you were able to be with him. I'm glad you didn't have to make the decision to do it yourself and that he didn't have to make the passage in a scary, unfamiliar place. I'm sorry our prayers didn't last longer...

hugs

[madpiratebippy.livejournal.com]

Poor kitty. May there be many butterflies to chase after in the Big Perpetual Kittenhood in the Sky.

Hugs to you and yours,

Bippy

[vikingcarrot.livejournal.com]

I am sorry. *huggles*

[bunnygoth.livejournal.com]

*giant hugs*

He was very lucky to have you.

[dphearson.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
And all creatures should be so lucky, to go in comfort and love.
*hugs*

[merrycontrary.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. *hugs*

[tikvah.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I hope you can take some comfort in the fact that you gave him a lovely life, and a passing where he was cherished and embraced.

*hugs*

[ap-aelfwine.livejournal.com]

Oh, Riki, I'm so very sorry to hear. Please convey my sympathy to your husband and family.

Beannacht lena hanam. And perpetual light shine upon him.

Yours,
Andrew

[goldfired.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

But good he was with those who loved him and in a familiar place at the end.

[gem225.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Please accept my sympathies and know that you and your family will be in my thoughts.

[witchchild]

I;m so sorry to hear it. :(

[velvetpaws.livejournal.com]

He passed on at home, and in your arms, so he knew that he was safe and loved until the end. *hugs* I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[gnomi.livejournal.com]

My deepest sympathies.

[ghilledhu.livejournal.com]

This has not been a good weekend for my friends and their loved ones, has it?

I remember Kragar as a bitty little kitten. It's been painful to see him so ill and fighting so hard, so it's good to know that at least he's out of pain now.

Give Khavren a cuddle for me, and tell him to stay healthy!

[hardvice.livejournal.com]

Oh my. I wish I'd read this before I started blathering on about dinner parties on IM.

I am so sorry for your loss. It's not much consolation at a time like this, but at least he died in the company of the people he loved and who loved him, and at least he's at peace.

[princejvstin.livejournal.com]

Peace my friend
Peace

:HUG:

[eirehound.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor Kragar. Poor all who loved him. :-(

I'm sorry.

[kiztent.livejournal.com]

A death in the family is never pleasant.

My condolances to you and best wishes for Kragar in the afterlife.