She struggled with end stage kidney disease and fought valiantly, keeping her spunk and spirit, surprising her vets, even when values said she shouldn't be doing so well. It was almost a year ago- February 24th, actually- when her internist delivered the news that Rory had underdeveloped kidneys (diagnosed via ultrasound) and her days were numbered. She would have been just two years old this April, but she was a fighter up to the end, even when her tiny body was breaking down and it was apparent that she wouldn't be with us much longer. She still "roared" for food, she loved nothing more than a good brushing and a good meal. She may have been with us for a very brief time, she had a kittenish body still, but she left a huge impression. She taught me to not take the happy moments, all the love that's shared in those moments, for granted. She resisted sub-q treatments like crazy when we began them a little over a year ago, and yesterday she purred as I scratched her head and the warm LR solution did its best to help compensate for failing kidneys.
There comes a day when the best you can do isn't enough and today was that day. Rory will be missed by her three littermate brothers: Tyger, Tavi and Rumi. Her adopted big sisters, Vivi and Phoebe, will miss her, too.
I love and will always remember you, sweet little Ror. It was an honor and a privilege to be your furmom. Your adorable squeaky meows, ready purr and gentle head butts will be sorely missed. You were sweetness and light in a soft little body- an angel in feline form.
There comes a day when the best you can do isn't enough and today was that day. Rory will be missed by her three littermate brothers: Tyger, Tavi and Rumi. Her adopted big sisters, Vivi and Phoebe, will miss her, too.
I love and will always remember you, sweet little Ror. It was an honor and a privilege to be your furmom. Your adorable squeaky meows, ready purr and gentle head butts will be sorely missed. You were sweetness and light in a soft little body- an angel in feline form.