Goodbye Sweet Gray-Gray

@DianneN (247186)
United States
February 13, 2022 8:39am CST
Another sad loss in the world of our sweet pets. Although Gray-Gray was not my pet, I am so saddened. He belonged to our younger son’s girlfriend’s mother. He was a feral cat that strutted his stuff. He was an outdoor cat loved by everyone in the neighborhood. He came home only to eat and sleep. My son taught him how to play with toys. When she returned home from a flight, she let him outdoors. Within minutes, Gray-Gray returned home yowling and paralyzed from the waste down. The vet had to euthanize him immediately. Apparently, he had an illness no one suspected. The family is in a state of shock. He reminded us of Doodles. We are so sad for yet another pet loss.
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@wolfgirl569 (107902)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb 22
That is so sad. I am glad he came home so that they know what happened. The not knowing is worse
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@wolfgirl569 (107902)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb 22
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Your right! Thanks
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
13 Feb 22
I am so sorry. Gevi also do not want to stay inside, I am often concerned, he was bleeding one morning, he let me take care of him and in two days he was fine.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
13 Feb 22
@DianneN I do not know what happened to Gevi, I do not think it was a fight, may be he hurt himself with something metal inspecting a garden.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Feb 22
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thanks so much. It’s been a bad time lately for our pets. There was no blood fortunately. Glad you could help Gevi then.
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@celticeagle (168136)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Feb 22
So sad to hear this. We have a grey one we call Silver who is getting along in years. I worry we will wake up one day and he will be gone. Sorry for your pet loss.
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@celticeagle (168136)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Feb 22
@DianneN .......Sure.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
It’s always a worry. Love his name, and thanks so much.
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@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
13 Feb 22
What a horrible shock!I can't imagine what sort of illness that might be - are you sure it wasn't an accident?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
They thought he was hit by a car, but the vet said he wasn’t. Without tests, the vet thought it was cancer, heart, or a neurological disorder. In any event, there was nothing that could be done for him
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@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
13 Feb 22
@DianneN the poor boy At least he had been fine up to then as far as you know, so he didn't suffer for long.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
@Fleura My son noticed him getting thinner, but no one else did. Poor kitty.
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@NJChicaa (120068)
• United States
13 Feb 22
So sad. That happened to my semi-feral 6 year old orange tabby Cappuccino. It was a blood clot that was blocking blood flow to the hind legs. (saddle thrombosis) Heartbreaking.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thanks and I’m so sorry. Poor innocent kitties.
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@NJChicaa (120068)
• United States
13 Feb 22
@DianneN Yes. It was horrible. He was obviously in extreme pain and, being feral, he was absolutely petrified to be outside of his safe zone (bedroom) in the car and in the vet's office. The vet said that we could try blood thinners but there was a very high chance of it happening again. I couldn't bear to see him so scared and upset so I chose euthanasia. At least he had 6 safe years living with us and not in a woodpile
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
@NJChicaa You did the right thing for him and gave him a happy life.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Feb 22
I had this happen with a dog, his name was Micah. He screamed in pain, yet he was paralyzed from the waist down. I had him euthanized, also. This is terrible to hear, that Gray-Gray had to be put to sleep! He will be greatly missed
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Poor Micah. We have to do what is necessary to keep them from suffering as much as it hurts our hearts.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Feb 22
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Feb 22
@DianneN He suffered terribly, I believe it was kidney failure.
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@snowy22315 (181986)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Oh no! That is so sad. Who knows what happened to him really? That is why I don't let Nico outdoors. Too many dangers out there. They can get poisoned among many other things.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
It was definitely a hidden disease. My son goes there for dinner every Wednesday night and noticed he seemed to be losing weight.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
13 Feb 22
I´m so sorry! Pets get to be a loved part of our families. I still miss my Misty after so many years from her depart.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
13 Feb 22
@DianneN Misty was one of the best friends I have had. She just happened to have a dog´s body and fur
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thanks. We just lost our granddoggie, too.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Feb 22
I’m so sorry, losing fur friends is so painful.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Second one this week. Thanks, Iz.
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@FourWalls (68902)
• United States
13 Feb 22
That’s two in a week you’ve lost! I know you’re heartbroken so badly. Oh, I wish there was something I could say or do to comfort you. Losing a pet hurts so, so badly. And to lose one totally unexpected is awful.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thanks so much. Only time helps, but I still grieve for Doodles. I’m so very sad today. I should not be on myLot, but it takes my mind off everything.
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Feb 22
Oh no, not another beloved pet loss! I'm shocked. When you said he came back paralyzed from the waste down, I immediately thought he must have been bit by a venomous snake. So sorry for the loss. From the photo he looked like a very loving cat.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Yes, another so soon. I’ve been in a funk. Snakes are hibernating now. Perhaps if it were a snake bite, he could have been saved. Thanks so much. He was a loving feral cat.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
13 Feb 22
I hope that you do not lose any more family pets anytime soon. Sorry for your loss.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
I know, right? Thanks so much.
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@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb 22
Sorry about that. It's really a shock. But glad that she came home and was put to sleep peacefully without much suffering. I couldn't help but notice that beautiful artwork in the background.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Feb 22
Thank you. It was just awful for everyone, but now he’s no longer suffering. She is a collector of art and funky objects. Thanks
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@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
15 Feb 22
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Feb 22
Sorry for the loss. He was gorgeous.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Bad couple of days here with the sweet, innocent pets. Thanks. He was a beauty inside and out.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Feb 22
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
15 Feb 22
It's always sad when a pet you care for passes away. I'm sorry to hear of this.
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
16 Feb 22
@DianneN It's definitely not easy. I'm sorry to hear this.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Feb 22
So true and thank you. We also lost one of our granddoggies shortly before. So hard to take
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@much2say (55905)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Feb 22
I am so sorry to hear about Gray-Gray (gosh, and I just read about Cody a few minutes ago). How shocking that he came home paralyzed like that - poor kitty.
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@much2say (55905)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Feb 22
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Feb 22
Thanks and exactly
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@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb 22
Oh this made me really sad. I am so sorry for your loss. Pets are family too. It's hard losing them.
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@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb 22
@DianneN oh bless. I'm so sorry to hear that. virtual hugs.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Feb 22
@flapiz Thanks so much
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Feb 22
Thanks so much, and you are right. We lost our granddoggie shortly before.
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@TheHorse (220116)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Feb 22
Sorry to hear about his loss. Kitty is asleep at my feet. It's all about the moments.
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@TheHorse (220116)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Feb 22
@DianneN Sometimes I just look at her, sleeping away (that's what she does best), and smile.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Feb 22
@TheHorse I miss those days. Still cry over Doodles.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Feb 22
Thanks. We lost our granddoggie a few days before. Enjoy every moment with Kitty.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Feb 22
I’m sorry for the loss of the pet.We had to have two pets euthanized and it’s so sad.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Feb 22
Thank you. We have, too. We lost our granddoggie shortly before. It was a sad week.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Feb 22
@RubyHawk I agree. We've had to put down Doodles the cat and so many of our pets over the years.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Feb 22
@DianneN It’s not easy but we can’t let them suffer.
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@CaudiaR (27)
• Havana, Cuba
15 Feb 22
It seems that these cats have to have constant attention because they don't have a good memory, but don't be discouraged, maybe it can appear, in one occasion I lost a pet, a dog, and it was a week later that I managed to recover it, since it appeared one Saturday in the house, as if nothing happened.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Feb 22
@CaudiaR That's okay. I understand. We recently suffered the loss of our granddoggie. Pets are family members and loved so much. We don't want them to suffer. Thank you.
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• Havana, Cuba
15 Feb 22
@DianneN I am very sorry, perhaps my English made me interpret in another way, I understand what it feels like, we have all lost one or another pet and the truth is that it feels as if it were one of our close relatives, on one occasion I had an experience of a friend who had to euthanize his dog, because she was already very old and it was difficult for him even to see, and I accompanied him to the clinic and it was very painful, I accompany you in the feelings, I love pets