This is a message on behalf of my boyfriend and his cat Darla. Darla was once a feral cat who overcame her aloofness and immediately became a member of Alex's family. Everyone she met, she made such an emotional connection because she had such a powerful character. I've been with Alex for a year, and I fell in love with Darla the moment I met her as she wound her way around my legs and into my heart.
Unfortunately, she developed fibro-carcoma from a vaccination. Earlier this week, Alex had to determine if her quality of life would be good. With the vet and myself by his side, we were able to help him with his decision. This has to be the most difficult decision I have ever had to watch anyone make; it has me in tears and grieving, I can only imagine HIS pain.
Darla was a part of his past and I was lucky to have only a year with her.
Alex, I'm here by your side for talking, hugs, or crying. Know that I love you and we'll get throught this together. I love you.
Rebecca
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So difficult
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Hi,
I am so very sorry about Darla. There is nothing more difficult than having to make the decision to let a beloved pet go. But it is a decision that we make out of love when nothing else can be done to help our babies.
Darla had a wonderful life. Not many feral cats have the opportunity to become part of a loving home. I believe that she remembered her feral past and was very grateful.
Fibrosarcoma is a terribly fast-growing cancer. Even when surgery is attempted, the cat often doesn't survive for long.
Glow to you and Alex. Please feel free to post here anytime.
Regards,
PHKitkat
My heart goes out to you and your boyfriend.
I faced the same diagnosis (earlier in the stages it sounds) and had to amputate one of my cats' legs from a fibro/fiber scarcoma (cancerous tumor) caused by the Rabies shot. I have him tested regularly and pray the cancer doesn't come back.
One thing I felt was a lot of guilt since it was caused by a vaccination. The vet said that the guilt is common. If this is the case with your boyfriend, please assure him it is very rare but he is not alone. There are others on the boards that have also faced the same diagnosis. Some cats survived (as mine is for now) and others didn't.
I am glad he has you by his side.
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Tammy
Hi Tammy,
Just wanted to send some GLOW for your fibrosarcoma kitty to remain healthy!
Regards,
PHKitkat
