Mauri was always ready to raise my spirits and make me laugh with his antics. My favorite was the flop over on his side and then slide himself all around the carpet with this wild catnip look on his face. To go to sleep and wake up with him curled into the crook of my arm using the inside of my elbow as his pillow - this was his favorite. My wife, Melinda, told me many times that he was the best medicine for my insomnia and would laugh at he and I sharing snoring contests. He even saved our lives once by warning us of an approaching tornado by acting strangly to get our attention directly in front of us until we noticed. We had only time to run and huddle in the hallway until it passed us by. I have so many stories that bring smiles and tears to my eyes that to tell them all would probably bore you. The comfort and trust of his love was always there and evident.
With all the trials and troubles Mauri had to endure he remained the most loving and smartest cat I have ever seen. Dr. Theresa Trojacek (281-392-7777), his doctor, got to see him much more often than Mauri would have liked. She loved him and cared for him as they progressed from one health problem to another - I want to deeply thank her for everything she did and for how she felt about Bear. He started his problems with FUS (Feline Urinary Syndrome), then after recovering we learned he had problems with gum disease and had tooth after tooth pulled until there were none left. He still did well and remained the same lovable self, wanting dry food as much as before. As he got older he started having constant problems with constipation. The tragic end to his life by dog attack was senseless and leaves me mad and filled with guilt that I could not always protect him even in my own backyard. But I must continue to try to move forward after these long months - to be with him again - someday.
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The very best veterinary resource site ever. |
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A place where people can reach out to others for help in dealing with their loss. |
www.homevet.com |
A very good site dealing directly with the decisions of euthanasia, mourning, and explaining the loss to a child. |
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