Little Edie is gone. She fought very hard but I believe her immune system had been compromised from her early life, when someone abandoned her and her brother Cinclare to the elements. We agreed to an autopsy in the hope that the vets and students will learn from her and it could help other cats--her legacy.
They would not let us stay in the room while she was put to sleep. The vet and assistant were gowned, gloved, masked. All of these precautions. It was very hard not to be there. I wanted to hold her while she went. But I understood. They are still afraid of the TB. I think that is very very unlikely, but I understood. Even if it was hard. They gave her a sedative injection and left us alone with her to say goodbye.
I keep thinking of a line Lillian Gish's character has in "Night of the Hunter": "It's a hard world for little things."
Somehow the other animals here know. They are subdued. Hattie has been licking at tears, the dear girl. There must be a lower frequency where they all share information, and where they converse in their own way about all the goings-on at Grey Gardens LA. Somehow this reassures.
Brave Little Edie, we miss you to pieces sweet girl.
Comments (5)
Oh Trish, I'm so sorry.
Posted by Kim | February 9, 2009 2:30 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 14:30
Thanks Kim. Have missed you all. Sorry to come back with sadness, but I know you guys know how this is. Hope all's well your end.
Posted by trish | February 9, 2009 9:24 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 21:24
Trish, I am so sorry. This must have been soooo heartbreaking. I have had to deal with both very sick cats and having cats put to sleep. It is like losing a family member. Edie was very lucky to have you in her short life.
Posted by girasoli | February 16, 2009 1:32 AM
Posted on February 16, 2009 01:32
Dear Trish, I am so very sorry for your loss. Little Edie was loved by you so very much. She will be with you always.
I don't normally read blogs but something told me to click on your blog today.
With my deepest sympathy,
Mindy fur-mom to Hank (who I think looked like Edie when Hank was a kitten).
Mindy (Pokey)
Posted by Mindy | February 27, 2009 10:31 AM
Posted on February 27, 2009 10:31
Dear Tricia,
I was crying myself after reading about Edie. Sounds like she was a wonderful Kitty, and I know you and Gary will miss her.
Posted by Kathryn | March 4, 2009 2:15 AM
Posted on March 4, 2009 02:15