he was fine
lunch died this morning. we'd planned to take him to massachusetts to see the thyroid specialist, but this morning when we arrived at the vet's to pick him up, he was unconscious. he'd begun to exhibit more obvious signs of neurological problems, and the thyroid specialist said she doubted there was anything she could do for him — it sounded like a brain tumor, after all.
we patted him, though he didn't know we were there, and stood by as the vet put him to sleep.
he was a very fine cat.
Comments
He was a wonderful cat, and you were wonderful for him. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Ed | January 6, 2004 10:12 AM
julie, I am so sorry. I'm sure that it was painful for you, althought hopefully not for him. I know that this is a very very sad day for you.
Posted by: terry | January 6, 2004 10:38 AM
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear Lunch is gone. He was a wonderful cat, beautiful and mysterious and snide. I'm thinking of you guys.
Posted by: Cori | January 6, 2004 10:51 AM
I'm so sorry. It's terrible to lose a pet. Thank goodness you have Thermos. I hope you can accept my condolences.
Posted by: Reader | January 6, 2004 10:52 AM
I am so sorry. It makes me sad.
Posted by: auntb | January 6, 2004 12:13 PM
Julie, I'm so sorry...I remember him with great fondness.
Posted by: Lothie | January 6, 2004 12:34 PM
Julie and Paul, I'm really sorry to hear that Lunch has stepped over. I know he was a faithful and long-time companion. Please accept our condolences (and be prepared for a barrage of questions from Thomas next time you talk to him).
Posted by: paul^2 | January 6, 2004 01:18 PM
Julie and Paul: I am so sorry to hear about lunch. I never knew him, but your blog entries about him sort of made me feel like I did a bit. As much as anyone can know a cat anyway. I will give my 2 guys and 1 gal a very long hug tonight in Lunch's memory.
Posted by: Alan | January 6, 2004 02:12 PM
Thanks, y'all. It was rough — and continues to be — but I guess that's to be expected
Posted by: julie | January 7, 2004 09:26 AM
i'll raise a glass to lunch tonight. so sorry.
Posted by: harold | January 7, 2004 12:08 PM
oh no. i am so sorry. he was a wonderful cat.
Posted by: sdn | January 7, 2004 01:26 PM