My precious Mister Stinky

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Today we had to put our precious kitty to sleep. He had liver cancer and up until recently, was thin, but had an appetite and seemed fairly okay. He was able to enjoy the fresh air out in the enclosure ("catio"). He loved the catio.

But in the last few days he went downhill so fast. We knew his time had come. We wanted to wait until tomorrow to take him to the regular vet, but it couldn't wait. He seemed so miserable and in pain. We took him to the emergency vet and they were so kind.

What bothers me is that he was probably in pain before this, and we didn't get him pain medicine. We did ask the vets about this a few months ago when he was first diagnosed, and they didn't think it was necessary, I guess. And honestly, he didn't seem too uncomfortable at the time. But we should have given him something, and followed up on it later. Next time we have a sick cat like this, we're going to ask about that much earlier. 

He was such a sweet, laid back kitty. Our everyday name for him was "Bum." He got that name because he was bumming around outside before we took him in. We think he had some Main Coon in him, which explained his calm, placid nature. We said he had "bummattude." 

I did this painting of him several months ago, when he was still perky and healthy. I didn't know we'd only have him a little longer when I painted it.

We shall miss you, Bum. You were such a good kitty and so full of bummatude. 

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I'll probably post some other pictures (photos) of him later. I'm going to do some more paintings of him from other photos we have of him.
 
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I'm sorry to hear this. He sure was a pretty cat. 
 

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Sorry for your loss. It's a hard and haunting thing. May god grant you peace and love to you and your house hold.

God bless
 
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Thanks, everyone. He was such a lovely kitty, in his own stinky way. I keep on thinking that he's out in the catio and then I remember . . . no. 
 
 

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Thanks, everyone. He was such a lovely kitty, in his own stinky way. I keep on thinking that he's out in the catio and then I remember . . . no. 
 
 The part about thinking he's still there put tears in my eyes...I know the feeling. I'm so very sorry.
 

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I too know the feeling.It is so so hard when we lose one of our precious babies.My heart feels for you as I know how you must miss your baby.I am truly sorry for your loss!! Please take care!!
 

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your painting is an amazing treasure...I am soooo sorry for your loss...
 

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I'm so very sorry for your loss, it always leaves a gaping hole in our hearts. You are an amazing artist, that painting is just beautiful! It definitely captured the sparkle in his eyes, and the laid back personality perfectly, you should be very proud! I would think it will give you comfort in the years ahead, it will give a wonderful tribute for a wonderful cat. Please celebrate the love you shared, and know he loved you for sharing your love with him. RIP beautiful Bum!
 

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RIP Mister Stinky. I love that name. I used to call my cat those words " stinky. Stink boy. Sticking man. Mr. Stink man " etc. Had so many names for my cat as we all do. We can all relate to you. Sorry for the loss of your prized baby boy. They truly are apart of us, and we are apart of them.
 
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Thank you everyone, very much, for your kind words about Mister Stinky. We still miss him. The painting is a comfort. It was painted when he was healthy and well, and we had no idea the end was so near. 
 

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So sorry for your loss.  What a beautiful little cat.  Mr. Stinky, I hope you're lounging in the catio in the sky.  I loved the nickname.  Bum.  This made me chuckle.  I used to call my kitty Ra, Bum, too.  I had to have him put to sleep in September.  Like you, I struggled with guilt around pain management.  It's so hard to tell with ailing cats sometimes.  The vet told me that they instinctively hide pain because it is a sign of weakness in a predator.  But I did the best I could for him with what I knew, and I know you did the same for your little Bum. 

Take care of yourself, and lots of hugs.  It is so painful to lose a furry member of the family.

The painting is wonderful.  I can tell how much you loved him.  It shows in his portrait. <3
 
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