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Friday, June 24, 2011

Not Good for Annie

Annie went to see the V-E-T dentist last Friday, and had x-rays done and had several biopsies done on her mouth. The results came back on Thursday and she has cancer. Although the previous biopsy showed no cancer, these new biopsies showed cancer. We don't know how long she has. She is getting shots of pain killer and antibiotics twice a day, and she is still eating her Costco Chick-Hen, and she had salmon yesterday. The V-E-T said if she wants a hamburger and a shake, that is fine with him as long as she is eating. She may have 2 weeks to 10 weeks. We don't know how she will do while the cancer progresses. Most of the bone is gone on the upper right side of her mouth, and she has holes into her nasal cavities. And all of this since mid-April.

This is a very difficult time for Maw and Paw. Annie was raised on a bottle from a wee little bitty thing. Maw tried to put her up for adoption, but cried all night, and Paw went to get her out of PetsMart the next day. Annie has always thought that she is a chuman (cat-human). She doesn't really appreciate other cats very much, and loves to lie in front of the computer screens when Maw and Paw are working. We will miss her terribly, but are going to do the best we can while she is still with us.

Luf, Us and Maw and Paw

46 comments:

3 kats and a kwiltr said...

Mommy was crying as she read us your post...Sweet Annie, we want you to know we are purraying for you and the family and hope you have many weeks of feeling good to make memories that will last until you are all together again.
Sending snuggles and purrs,
Taz, Runt, Charles and mommy, Anna, in Illinois

Fuzzy Tales said...

We are so sorry to read this....Our loudest purrs to Annie and to you, and universal Light and Blessings.

We lost our Annie in February, for some mystery reason, and it's unbearably hard.

We purray that when she no longer has good quality of life, she has a peaceful and merciful crossing to the Bridge. Our Annie doesn't like other kitties much, either, but maybe she can greet *your* Annie.

(((Hugs))) and kitty kisses.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are very sorry to hear your sad news and are sending lots of purrs for Annie and to all of you. Mum sends (((hugs))) for Maw and Paw.

Cat said...

We are so sorry to hear about Annie!!! It is always so difficult when one of our beloved long-time companions get sick. We hope Annie's final weeks are comfortable and that you can spend as much time together as possible.

Katnip Lounge said...

Our hearts are heavy reading this. We will purr for you and Annie. We know she will be with you forever, but passing is so hard.
Love from the Lounge Kats

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We are so sorry to hear this. Annie is a favorite of ours, too. WE are sending purrs to Maw and Paw and all the gang!

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

We are purraying for Annie, and for her Maw and Paw and all the gang.

We also send our love.

Lisa Kolosey said...

Oh goodness...we're so sorry to hear this when we thought she was free and clear of cancer. What a sad turn. We pray for all of you right now during this difficult time.
All our love,
~Cat of Nine Tales and Lisa Co9T

Cory said...

We are sending our warmest and most comforting purrs to you and sweet Annie.

Random Felines said...

We are so sorry to hear this. There is nothing worse then knowing your time together has a deadline that is so close. We are sending purrs and mom has some leaky eyes just thinking about it....

TheWilsonZoo said...

We're so sorry to hear about Annie. We went through something remarkably similar with our beloved cat, Quincy. We kept her with us for 3-4 weeks. We knew it was time when she stopped her nightly bedtime ritual with my husband - something she had done her entire life. We had a lovely last day together, and then helped her over the bridge. Enjoy this precious time with Annie - our thoughts are with you.

The Wilson Zoo

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

This makes me so sad to read this. Poor Annie, such an awful, aggressive cancer! Purrs to all of you.

The Florida Furkids said...

Poor Annie, we're so sorry that the report came back so bad. Cancer is such a nasty disease. We hate cancer.

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

The Island Cats said...

Oh we are so sorry to hear this! We had thought that she was going to be okay...that it was an infection. We are so sad now. We are purring for Annie and all of you...we know how difficult this must be. Cancer sucks.

Jans Funny Farm said...

Oh, no, after all Annie has been through the past few months, not this! We are sorry for this news.

Annie's 12th birthday is coming up Monday. But our time with them just never seems long enough. Purrs and tail wags.

Stacy Hurt said...

Oh man, such icky news to read. Annie is so adorable & you can tell just by looking at her photos that she gives everyting she has.

We will continue purrraying for you all during this time.

xoxo
Ms. Stella O'houligan

Marg said...

Oh gosh, we are so sorry to hear this. What a terrible blow after getting that good news.We certainly are sending Anne tons and tons of purrs to help her get through all this. And to Maw and Paw, some really big hugs. We are so glad that you decided to keep her so that she did have a wonderful life with you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Unknown said...

I am so sorry :( my thoughts are with ya'll

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Oh no, we'z so sorry to hear dis..mom has leaky eyes now but sends big hugs to alla yoo, speshully Maw and Paw. We is gonna purr furry hard dat Annie does not suffer.

Cat Street Boyz said...

That is sad news, purrz and pawrz to Annie and family. Mommy sayz it is very hard watching furkids go across the bridge and out of sight. Loving huggz Annie, ....Setzer, Toy, Tinker, Tang, TyGr, Teak and Thomas

The Lee County Clowder said...

So, So Sorry. Sending comforting purrrrayers to you all.

Parker said...

(((hugs))) We are all so very very sorry.
Sending gentle purrs a much love to you - please give Annie a smooch for us.
xoxoxoxoxoxox

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Oh our hearts go out to you. We were so glad when we thought she would be okay. Our purrs for Annie, and most especially all of you.

Old Kitty said...

Me and Charlie came over from the CB. We hear that it;s not so good news for sweet Annie! We are so so sorry. May each day you have together be very special and beautiful. Take care
x

Athena said...

Oh, we are so sorry. So very sorry. Purrs to you all, especially dear Annie, and hugs for Maw and Paw.

The Meezers or Billy said...

oh noes, our the mom is leaking very hard at this news. She is sending Maw and Paw lots of love and many {{{HUGS}}. We is sending you all many many purrrrsssss

Max said...

Aw, Annie...I hope it doesn't hurt and that you enjoy all the noms you can...

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

We's jus heartbroken to hear this noos fur Annie, especshully after finking hers was gonna be a-ok.
We's sending love and purrs to effurryone.
~KC and Mom ML and Sherwood Bunch

Karen said...

Sending thoughts and purrs your way
Karen, pixel and Samba

meowmeowmans said...

We are so sorry to hear this bad news. We are purring and praying for Annie, and for all of you.

A few Good Cats said...

We're keeping you and Annie in our thoughts tonight...

OKcats said...

Oh oh... we're so very sorry. We were so excited for the good news - we're sorry it didn't last long. It's tough knowing they are this sick. We're sending purrs and hugs to Maw and the rest of the gang.

Samantha & Mom said...

Purrrrs to you all!!! We are purring for you and Annie during this difficult time!! (((((((HUGGGGSSSS))))) to Maw & Paw!
Your TX furiends,

Chesney Cats said...

Oh no! We are so furry sorry to hear this. We are sending loving purrs to the whole family.

Clooney said...

We are so sorry to hear this very sad news. We send our best thoughts, purrs and prayers to Annie and Maw and Paw.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

We came over to give Annie love and purrs. We are so very sorry to hear such terrible news. Mom reassured us, she said she knows you will take great care of Annie, and make the right decision at the right time ~ however hard it is to make. So we are sending the Maw and Paw purrs and love too. PURRS.

Daisy said...

We're so sorry to learn the sad news about Annie. We will keep you all in our thoughts and purrs during this difficult time.

Brian's Home Blog said...

I am so very, very sorry to hear about sweet Annie. We all send Annie, Maw and Paw many hugs and purrs.

Hannah and Lucy said...

We are so sorry to hear this news about your sweet Annie - it is so hard when you know there is only a short time left before she goes to Rainbow Bridge.
We are sending lots of love and gentle purrs and headbutts to you all.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Everycat said...

Sweet Annie, we are sending you much love and many rumbly purrs to help you enjoy the time you have with your family. We are so sorry to read this news, but know your family will make this time with you very special.

Whicky
Oliver
Gerry

Bengal Duo ~ Zulu and Deene said...

Oh Annie, we're purring that your final months wif your family are the bestest they cans be. Lots of love and snuggles. PURRS2U furriend

Cats~Goats~Quotes said...

Beautiful Annie.. We are purring and praying for you. Our sisfur Georgia had cancer in her mouth, so Mom knows how your Mom feels.
Feel our gentle hugs..
~ The Bunch and Mom Bobbie

Mickey's Musings said...

We are so sorry to hear about Annie. That darn cancer.Tat is what took Mickey from us.
We purr that you have plenty of time to say your goodbyes and have special time together.
We send purrs to Annie and purrs to Maw & Paw too!!
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,Tiger,Treasure, JoyJoy and Mom Nancy

Big Piney Woods Cats said...

so very very sorry! We know what your pain is, but that doesn't make it any better. We send tons of love.

Robyn said...

I'm so sorry. ::hugs::

The Crew said...

We're sorry to hear such sad news about Annie. We lost a dear cat to cancer, too and it's a hard thing to go through. Purrs to you all.