marsden_online: Obligatory pet cat (racky)
May you ever hunt rabbits among tussock and rolling hills.

He might have had another week or two in him, but despite hunger he hasn't been taking solid food and the weight has been dropping off. Yesterday I made the decision, and called the vet this morning.

There have been good days and bad days - yesterday was a bad day, ironically today was a good day as he got up, scoffed some solid food for the first time in a couple of weeks and took a wander outside shortly before we were due to leave. I think it's better that way.

He is buried behind the hedge, in his favourite spot to doze away the summer days / watch the world go by / wait for the human to get home.


This was taken in 2002, at the same time as the LJ icon, when he was still pretty much in his prime.


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Thank you very much to [livejournal.com profile] littlel for chauffeuring :)

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There is a significant amount of Royal Canin Renal (kidney diet) catfood - biscuits and sachets - looking for a good home if anyone else has a cat eating that. Also 3 single serve tins of Woolworths/Select catfood (various fishy flavours) and half a 15L bag of kitty litter.

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I'm coping better at this moment than I thought I might be, but I got a lot out of my system yesterday leading up to the point of no return. OTOH I'm running out of planned actions. Gaming has unfortunately been cancelled this evening - I'm open to other distractions.

Date: 2009-11-24 02:43 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] cataragon.livejournal.com
He was a neat cat, I'm sorry.

On the catfood: unopened containers might be appreciated by the SPCA. I believe they have a donation box in the Countdown, or you could contact them directly.

Date: 2009-11-24 02:53 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] marsden-online.livejournal.com
Yes, if no-one I know wants it I'll be contacting the SPCA.

Date: 2009-11-24 02:43 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] so-says-ali.livejournal.com
So sorry to hear :( I loved your Racky updates, even though they were getting progressively less optimistic. I'm glad that you were able to give him a dignified passing.

Date: 2009-11-24 02:54 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] marsden-online.livejournal.com
Thank you. He was a stubborn old cat.

Date: 2009-11-24 02:56 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] the-piedpiper.livejournal.com
RIP RAcky :(

Date: 2009-11-24 03:09 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] jomas-45.livejournal.com
I'm stuck at home resting this evening if you want to bring a movie/something to do and just have some company. I'll be going to bed about 8.30 as tomorrow's my first day at work after the op, but it might fill in some time! Just give me some warning so I can make myself presentable!

Date: 2009-11-24 03:40 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] marsden-online.livejournal.com
Thanks for the offer but I think I'll stay closer to home. I hope you have a nice easy day at work tomorrow :)

Date: 2009-11-24 05:10 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] jomas-45.livejournal.com
I hope so too. *hugs* I'm sorry I can't help more.

Date: 2009-11-24 03:10 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] niennahirilfea.livejournal.com
*hugs* I'm sorry. He was a great cat, I'm glad I was able to meet him. It's good he was able to go out on a better day.

Date: 2009-11-24 03:15 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] pepperbeast.livejournal.com
I'm so sorry to hear this. He was a lovely cat, and I hope he *is* somewhere hunting rabbits and enjoying the eternal sunbeam.

RIP

Date: 2009-11-24 03:35 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] adrexia.livejournal.com
:(

Date: 2009-11-24 04:24 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] martial-lore.livejournal.com
RIP Racky, for all he made me sneeze when I met him and *hugs* for you. You've been a good hooman for him.

Date: 2009-11-24 05:04 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] becky1.livejournal.com
I'm sorry to hear this.

Date: 2009-11-24 06:24 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] nishatalitha.livejournal.com
I'm sorry for your loss. RIP :(

Date: 2009-11-24 08:52 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] salahdra.livejournal.com
Massive hugs to you. And thank you for posting the photo, its a very good one. Hugs

Date: 2009-11-24 08:54 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] micheinnz.livejournal.com
Oh, Marsden. I'm so very sorry for your loss. *big hugs*

Date: 2009-11-24 08:59 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] cthulhu-dream.livejournal.com
RIP Racky!

Date: 2009-11-24 09:20 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] fnord-fnord.livejournal.com
I'm sorry to hear it. He lived to a ripe old cat-age though...

Date: 2009-11-24 09:13 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] codym.livejournal.com
Goodbye Racky, you will be missed but your presences will always be felt.

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