June 1, 2013 was the saddest day of my life. Even writing this blog is almost bringing me into tears. It was very hard to say goodbye.
Few weeks ago, I noticed that under his nice grey fur that my Smeagol had lost weight. I thought he got tired of his food. After I boiled him chicken meat and he ate it, I thought his appetite was back. However, this past Memorial weekend, he stopped eating. He slept more than usual. Also he was more thirsty than usual.
On May 28, I took him to the vet in Vallejo and they took blood tests. I was able to bring Smeagol home that day. Around 6:57pm, I got a call from the vet and he told me the bad news. Smeagol’s kidney was no longer functioning properly. That night I couldn’t sleep. I kept checking up on Smeagol to make sure he was still breathing.
On May 29, I took him back to the vet. Even with the medications that was given to him, Smeagol’s condition was not getting better. I had a feeling that I will never be able to bring him back home.
I visited him at the vet every day so I can spend as much time as I can with him.
On June 1, we had our last visit with Smeagol at the vet’s office. It was 3:45pm when we got to the vet’s office. Smeagol lost even more weight. I can tell he was uncomfortable. To give him comfort, I talked to him, hugged him, pet him and pretty much stood by his side the whole time. After speaking with the vet, it was clear that there was nothing else he can do to help Smeagol.
After a talk with Nelson, we decided to have Smeagol euthanized. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make in my life.
I held Smeagol’s head and pet him gently while the vet administered the fluid into his system. Smeagol fell asleep quickly, quietly and peacefully. He would have been 11 yrs old this August.
I am very sad but I know our cat Smeagol is in a better place and no longer suffering.
Nelson told me to just remember all of the good times we had with Smeagol.
Here are pictures of our dear Smeagol.
First day we brought Smeagol home when he was a kitten about 4-5 months old
Posing for the camera
Some of his friends
Different places he loved to hide
When he was cold, he always laid where the sun shines in the house
Whenever we use our fireplace, he enjoyed sitting in front of it
He used his paw to grab water from the bowl to drink
Our playtime together
After I come back home from a long trip, he especially loved hanging out with me all day long. He would follow me everywhere inside the house. Most of all, he missed my warm lap.
I will never hear his ‘meow’, brush his smooth fur, feel his warmth from his tummy while he sat on my lap, play with him and hug him. I miss him terribly. He was not only our pet, but was also a part of our family. He will always be in our heart and thoughts.