Sweet Twyla is gone.

[Twylasmom]

Twyla passed peacefully at home today, with the assistance of Lap of Love. She spent the past two days getting as much love and lap time as possible and getting to eat whatever she wanted. She greeted both the friend who came over for moral support and the vet when they arrived and was licking a Churu treat from my fingers while the sedation was given. She is now free of the ailments that plagued the last couple years of her life. She was my heart and I am devastated she is gone but am relieved that she is no longer suffering. Fly high, my sweet girl.

 

[silent meowlook]

I am so sorry

 

[Furballsmom]

Twyla, honey, you were so loved and you gave as much in return. RIP darling girl.

 

[KittyCat_chitchat]

I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. You did the best possible thing for Twyla, and she must have known she was loved. You are the best kind of cat person, and so lucky to have had this beautiful girl share a part of your life. Even knowing that, it still always hurts. Take care of yourself. Sending hugs your way.

 

[rubysmama]

I'm so sorry about Twyla. It's so hard letting them go, even when you know it's time. RIP beautiful girl.

 

[DeesCats]

I am so sorry for Twyla's loss and am thankful her passing was peaceful. Beautiful pics of her

 

[fionasmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. Your ongoing thread which started over 2 years ago showed how much you cared for Twyla and the extent to which you went to provide help for her. You chose the most peaceful passing that you could for her. I hope that will be of some comfort to you. She is a beautiful girl and so clearly loved.

 

[Kwik]

My deepest Sympathy,your loss is Heavens gain - Rest in Peace lovely Twyla

I'm so very sorry,my heart and prayers are with you

 

[Margot Lane]

That first photo says it all: reflecting back all the love you gave her, how appreciative she was. Keep the goodness of her close about you, for comfort. Feel free to keep writing here; we are here if you need us.

 

[Antonio65]

I'm so sorry for your loss, but you did the right thing. She wasn't feeling well and her quality of life had diminished over the last two years, so you chose to give her the last perfect gift, a gift of love, though painful for you. You showed her that your love for her wouldn't allow you to see her going on like that. You even called the vet home, to save her the huge stress and fear of being in a scary, cold, stranger place. She peacefully passed surrounded by her things, her people, her friends.
RIP sweet Twyla, you will be missed by all who loved you.

 

[di and bob]

I am so sorry for yoru loss. I pray you find comfort in knowing you spared her a future full of suffering from something that could not be cured. I can imagine the thoughts and feelings you had waiting for Lap of Love, I know the feelings all too well.....
You have a strong bond between you both, love is spiritual, so eternal. That bond can never be broken, never taken from you, "Death cannot take that which never dies". she will be curled up, safe in her place inyour heart. a heart which is broken right now, but time will bring a softening and allow you to treasure your memories and you will be so grateful she shared your life for a while.
Go forward and into the future living it as you would want for her to go on if you were the first to go, seeking life's happiness and adding more love to reside beside hers along the way. she will be honored by your remembering and missing her, she left you a legacy of love.
Please know I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers, she will be thought of by many today, but most of all by you, the one who loved her so much......RIP precious Twyla. You will be remembered forever, you will always have a secure place in a loving heart. May the good Lord bless and keep you, until you meet again!

 

[Mia6]

I am so very sorry.

Love, Mia xxxxx

 

[Twylasmom]

It was very hard to make the decision because she was trying her very best to keep up her regular routine, such as still going upstairs up until two days ago, albeit slowly and painfully and she was still at a good weight.I feel she was hanging on for me. But I just knew. Because her leg veins were so small the vet had to inject the actual euthanasia shot in a vein near her kidneys and she mentioned that she could feel her kidneys were extremely small. I can’t say enough good things about the experience of the at home euthanasia and the compassion of the vet. It was so calm and peaceful and Twyla didn’t even react to the initial shot. I was able to hold her as long as I wanted after. It took so much of the anxiety and stress away that would have happened if we went to her regular vet.

Hooper and I are taking care of each other. I can tell that he is missing her. They had a nightly game where Twyla would sit at the top of the stairs and stare down at Hooper, who would start up the stairs and then run back down repeatedly.That was the whole game, but it was a nightly routine. He spent a long time last night just sitting and looking up the stairs for her.

Thank you all for your kind words. It means a lot.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Rest you gentle, Twyla, dream you deep. Your purrs echo in someone's heart forever.

What a beautiful, peaceful end to a beautiful, peace life, and how strong of you to be able to provide it. This is the Deepest Truth I know, that love never dies. It is translated and purified into Love, and continues on. Now, from her Home in that Place Where All Things Are Known, Twyla blesses you for a lifetime spent wrapped in your own love, and she sends her Love back to you, to walk beside you down through all of your days. Because Love abides. Always, forever, Love abides.

 

[marshmallow2013]

Twyla was beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was very lucky to have such a loving home.
Rest in Peace, Sweet Twyla

 

[Twylasmom]

I want to remember Twyla how she lived - full,of life and love and silliness. She was already a mature girl when I adopted her six years ago from a work colleague who no longer wanted her because their family’s lifestyle had changed. She was between 10 and 12 at that time. I was going through a tough time, having lost my mom, partner and both of my cats in a three month span. So we needed each other. She came into the house and immediately owned the place, and was asleep on my lap within the first three hours of being home. She was what I would describe as a dog-like cat. She wanted to be where I was and involved In whatever I was doing (all,of my colleagues got to know her very well during Covid era Zoom meetings. She would greet visitors at the door and get in bed with overnight guests. Just a couple of weeks ago she was inspecting the tool bag of the refrigerator repairman and supervising the work.

When she wanted something, she would let me know, either by pawing on the furniture, my leg, or my face and then leading me to the kitchen. She loved helping with household chores, from folding the laundry, to putting away groceries, to making the bed, often with the assistance of her big little brother, Hooper. When I would get home from work, she would always get up from her sunbeam upstairs and come down to greet me. She required tall, heavy duty scratching posts and would use a door frame if the posts were not provided. She loved her springs and bouncy balls, and her catnip banana.

She loved snuggles and pets and would stretch out on my lap with her belly exposed, which was an invitation for gentle belly jiggles and not a trap.

It took her several months to adjust to the arrival of Hooper, who showed up on the back porch as a lone feral kitten the year after Twyla came home, but eventually they became good buddies, sharing my lap and bed, wrestling, bird watching and grooming each other. There is a long thread about the development of their relationship in the cat behavior thread.

She dealt with health issues almost the entire time, starting with asthma and arthritis and in the last two years the CKD, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, dental issues and a heart murmur. Vet visits were stressful, but she was sweet and patient for all of her at home medical interventions and would come to the pilling spot when it was time for meds (thank you Temptations Purées). When I had to start coming to her in the past month was a sign that the end was coming.

I will always remember her best, lying on my lap, paws outstretched, gazing at me with love in her beautiful blue eyes.

 

[Kwik]

I want to remember Twyla how she lived - full,of life and love and silliness. She was already a mature girl when I adopted her six years ago from a work colleague who no longer wanted her because their family’s lifestyle had changed. She was between 10 and 12 at that time. I was going through a tough time, having lost my mom, partner and both of my cats in a three month span. So we needed each other. She came into the house and immediately owned the place, and was asleep on my lap within the first three hours of being home. She was what I would describe as a dog-like cat. She wanted to be where I was and involved In whatever I was doing (all,of my colleagues got to know her very well during Covid era Zoom meetings. She would greet visitors at the door and get in bed with overnight guests. Just a couple of weeks ago she was inspecting the tool bag of the refrigerator repairman and supervising the work.

When she wanted something, she would let me know, either by pawing on the furniture, my leg, or my face and then leading me to the kitchen. She loved helping with household chores, from folding the laundry, to putting away groceries, to making the bed, often with the assistance of her big little brother, Hooper. When I would get home from work, she would always get up from her sunbeam upstairs and come down to greet me. She required tall, heavy duty scratching posts and would use a door frame if the posts were not provided. She loved her springs and bouncy balls, and her catnip banana.

She loved snuggles and pets and would stretch out on my lap with her belly exposed, which was an invitation for gentle belly jiggles and not a trap.

It took her several months to adjust to the arrival of Hooper, who showed up on the back porch as a lone feral kitten the year after Twyla came home, but eventually they became good buddies, sharing my lap and bed, wrestling, bird watching and grooming each other. There is a long thread about the development of their relationship in the cat behavior thread.

She dealt with health issues almost the entire time, starting with asthma and arthritis and in the last two years the CKD, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, dental issues and a heart murmur. Vet visits were stressful, but she was sweet and patient for all of her at home medical interventions and would come to the pilling spot when it was time for meds (thank you Temptations Purées). When I had to start coming to her in the past month was a sign that the end was coming.

I will always remember her best, lying on my lap, paws outstretched, gazing at me with love in her beautiful blue eyes.

Beautiful Memories of your beautiful girl- Twyla was a very special Blessing for you and you for her

 

[Twylasmom]

I can’t believe she has been gone over a week already. Hooper is being much more affectionate and seeking out lap time and seems to be looking for her less. He is getting a couple of play sessions with me each day. The house seems so quiet without Twyla! She was a bit of a talker, but she was just such a strong presence and kept both Hooper and myself in line and on her schedule. I especially miss our bedtime routine. She would play the staircase game with Hooper and while I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth, etc, she would climb into the bed and curl up right in my spot waiting for me to come snuggle. I also miss her coming to greet me at the door when I got home. Hooper just can’t be bothered with that.

I miss her terribly but am absolutely at peace with the decision I made and when I made it.

 

[Stormy accepts you]

I’m sorry you lost her, but I’m grateful you’re at peace with your decision. I promise, she is too. Good girl, Twyla. Best kitty. I know you’re watching over your hooman every day.

 

[pearl99]

I am so sorry to hear this and for your pain. I remember well your thread about Twyla and Hooper getting introduced and then becoming buddies. The pictures of them are heartwarming.
You gave her a wonderful, loving home, and the gift of a peaceful ending. I also have had a very good peaceful experience with home euthanasia.
Thinking of you and Hooper .