Posted by Racer on June 8, 2004, at 17:35:33
In reply to Re: Momdar » Racer, posted by Dinah on June 8, 2004, at 16:17:16
Since I'm struggling with the Quality of Life issue for my beloved MonsterCat, let me share with you what I've 'decided' about it: I can't know for sure what the right answer is, but I do know that he still enjoys certain things and seeks out those things. He sleeps with his head resting on 'his' stuffed rat, he follows me around in the evening until I sit properly to provide 'his' lap, he gets off my lap to sit expectantly on the ottoman for me to feed him Ruffles BBQ Potato Chips (yes, the vet knows, and -- let's say -- doesn't disapprove. And my husband encourages it, because it means I eat some, too.), and I still wake up to find him pressed up against my back, purring like mad. Those are things that tell me he's content to stay with me a while longer. Sure, it's harder than hell to watch as it gets harder and harder for him to jump up onto the sofa on his own, but he still does (once he's verified that I won't help him this time -- vet says he's a drama queen), so I know he can. When the time comes, I'll help him up. When he no longer asks to sit with me, I think that'll be how I know it's time.
I'm so sorry you're sharing this with me, Dinah. I think I'm trying to say that, even if you think you don't know, you will know. Blessings to you.
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