posted 02-16-2004 02:10 AM         

I'm not sure how his kidney failure started but in Nov. he had a puncture wound on his shoulder, presumingly from a cat fight, that swelled up with puss so I took him to the Vet. They cleaned out the wound and put a drain. When I took him back to the Vet to have the drain removed, the Vet noticed his skin dehydrated so they did a blood test and found his kidney to be in poor shape. BoBo was then put on a IV liquid therapy for ten days in hope that his kidney would kick back on.

Well, BoBo put up a good fight but he turned for the worst this week, especially the last two days. Today he didn't have the energy to do anything but to go to the litter box and when he did go, he missed the litter box. He never had a bathroom accident until today, today he went on the floors. I didn't mind his accidents and gladly cleaned it up because I know he couldn't help it. I stayed up with him last night because I knew his end was near and so did he. Even though he was so weak, he still wiggle his tail as I massaged his tummy telling me his pleasure in my company. Gazing into his eyes he told me he loved me. He had been a great cat; he always used the scratch post and never on the furniture. He always waited for me to get home and slept by my side as I slept. I still remember the first day he entered into my life: he came up to my patio door one morning when he was a little kitten. I didn't know if he was someone elses so I ignored him but he stayed in my backyard and was still there the next day. I took him in after that and he has been a pleasure and joy.

I will always miss him but I know he is at a better place now. I will always cherished the times we had together, I only wished it could have been longer. BoBo, I love you so much. Rest in peace my little friend, you've been a great companion. I thank you for sharing your life with me. I will see you again someday.

posted 02-16-2004 02:50 AM         

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand
Don't let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer, so,
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, Stay with me to the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know, in time you will see,
It is a kindness you do to me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you,
Who decides this thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Smile, for we walked together,
for a little while.

posted 02-16-2004 04:02 AM         

bobo is in kitty heaven, along with all the other good cats out there who touched out hearts.

///ej

posted 02-22-2004 02:31 PM         

And thank you for sharing BoBo with us

What A beutiful angel!!!