I Have Lost My Pinkums

14 years ago

I got a call tonight at approximately 9:30 that Pinkums had just died of complications as a result to the new medication they had given her today.

After being over dosed for three days with the Olive Leaf Extract, it was too soon for them to give her anything more, but they insisted she would improve within 24-48 hours.

About 7:30 tonight, she went into respiratory distress from a bad reaction to the new "wonder drug", or so the vet told me. She called me to tell me about it and said it didn't look good and she wanted to prepare me. The vet worked on her for hours to try to save her, but the damage was so well done after all their other blunders and neglect that she just couldn't take any more abuse and succumbed. The vet immediately called to let me know.

I just thought I would let you all know. You can stop the vigil.

Any cards you may have gotten for her can be sent to me here at home if you wish. I will cherish them in a little photo album with her pictures. This is not a request for more cards, just letting those of you know that if you already bought her a card and had planned to send it, please send it here instead of to the clinic hence forth. No need to go out and buy any if you didn't already.

Thanks for all your good vibes, prayers and well wishes and the beautiful and cute cards. I wish she could have known how many people there were out there who cared besides The Mom.

I spent the morning with her today. Mostly all I did was brush her softly with her little pink hair brush and tell her I loved her. I scratched her chin and rubbed her eyes & face and she loved every second of it. She did eat a little bit for me. She did not want me to leave her for even a second. She actually pulled her head out of the cone and meowed for me when she thought I was going to leave. I was just cleaning out her bowl. It is breaking my heart and I just cannot stand it. My poor baby.

She was a very brave little girl and fought a hard, horrible fight to the end. I know she won't suffer any longer, but it is all so wrong. I am so angry that she went through it all because of their stupidity and sloppy work. I just cannot stop crying because of all that we went through in this together. I felt her pain and fear in my heart. I felt so helpless to know what to do to save her.

I don't know if I can sleep tonight or not. I made some coffee and I am chain smoking like a dragon. So much for my smoke out. If anyone else is still up, I wouldn't mind the company.

I am probably rambling...sorry I am having my little pitty party on the forum, for gosh sakes.

~Annie

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BecR
14 years ago
Dear Annie,

I am sending out a big hug to you, and my very deeply heartfelt sympathy, too. So sorry you lost dear Pinkums. She is out of her misery, and is waiting for you on that Rainbow Ridge, with all of our dearly beloved pets who have passed on. I am crying with you Annie, please let it out, but do remmeber she is no longer suffering.: (

Love and huge hugs to you my friend,

Becky
aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
14 years ago
Annie, I'm sending you a big hug too. I'm so sorry you lost your precious little girl. I sent you an email dear friend.

Annette
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Eduarda
14 years ago
Oh Annie, I don't know what to say except that I'm sitting here crying with you. As Becky says, at least she is put out of her misery. So, so sorry she didn't make it. What a brave little kitty she was and what a fight she put up! I think you entirely deserve your pitty party, Annie, it's been a really tough time for you. I'm glad my card got to her in time, I will miss her too, even though I never got to meet her. But then, I have never met some of my best friends in person either. It's the spirit that counts. May she rest in peace, Annie.

Big hugs to you
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gldno1
14 years ago
Annie, I am so sorry she lost the fight. You did everything possible for her and loved her and took the best care of her. I hope that gives you some comfort.

I always take comfort in the knowledge that they are no longer suffering.

Do whatever it takes to get through this, but please dear friend, go back to the 'no smoking' as soon as possible. Your health depends on it.

Thinking of you,

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plantmaven
14 years ago
Darling girl,
I am so sorry. It is always so difficult to face losing a fur baby.

I am so saddened.

Hugs big time

k
solana
14 years ago
So sorry, dear Annie.

You fought long and hard for the Pink Cat.

Giving my Iena-kitty a special hug with Pinkums name on it with tears in my eyes,

Ana
schoolhouse_gw
14 years ago
Didn't expect to see this post first thing this morning. Feel very sad. Rest in peace little Pinkums.
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Nell Jean
14 years ago
What a shocking bit of news. It had been so encouraging that kitty was eating again. I wish we didn't have these experiences. We'd never have a pet if we didn't anticipate loss, but never so soon. I hope that our words of condolence are some comfort to you, Annie.

Nell
zigzag
14 years ago
My heart is with you today as it has been for the past long weeks. Both you and Pinkums put up a courageous fight, for which I greatly admire you both.

Right now, I just know that my dear, departed Ziggy, Willie and Nikki are welcoming Pink and showing her around her new digs at the Rainbow Bridge, making her comfy while she waits for you!
dawiff
14 years ago
Oh Annie, I am so sad to read this. I've been pulling for her so much. I've had the dreadful experience of losing two beloved cats, and it is so hard! Big hugs for you!
little_dani
14 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been a long and horrendous battle for you both. I wish I had the words to let you know how badly I feel for you, and for the pink cat.

Janie
todancewithwolves
14 years ago
That just pain sucks! I was so hoping things were moving right along smoothly and she was on the road to recovery.

My heart breaks for you dear Annie. I wish I was there with you, I'd be making your coffee and chain smoking right along with you. Still praying for you dear Annie. I'm sure the other animals know as well. They will too will need to be consoled.

Love, hugs and kisses.
mora
14 years ago
Ah gee Annie, I really thought she would make it. Tears here too and sending hugs to you, xo, Martha
shropshire_lad
14 years ago
Oh, Annie. I am so, so, so sorry to hear about the Pink Cat. I was following her progress on the other posts since last Friday (I've been absent from GW for awhile) and I was praying for her. I lost my precious kitty girl in February, and like Pinkum she put up a long, hard fight. I know exactly what you're feeling. Email me if you want to talk.
Hugs and prayers.
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girlgroupgirl
14 years ago
Annie:
I'm so sorry about Pinkums. It is terrible to loose your girl and even more terrible to feel like it could have been circumvented.
I hope you find some peace that she is not suffering any more. That you did all you could, and you loved her like no other could and she you.

GGG
memo3
14 years ago
Annie, I've been away and am just now reading of this sad story. Kitties are so special, each having it's own sweet personality. They can wrap themselves up in your heart in a minute's time and they remain there forever. I hope that your heart heals quickly as you sort through all of the wonderful memories she has given to you. Thank you for taking such good care of her.

Hugs,
MeMo
PattiOH
14 years ago
Annie, I'm so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news.

((BIG HUG))
Patti
skibby (zone 4 Vermont)
14 years ago
I'm so sad to hear this. We were all hoping so hard for a quick recovery. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Deb Chickenmom
14 years ago
Oh, Annie, I am SO sorry. I just read the terrible news and I know you must be suffering so much right now. Pinkums was such a sweetheart and did not deserve everything she had to go through. I'm sure you are hurting and may not be able to see what a wonderful Mom you were to Pinkums. You did everything possible for her, loved her so tremendously and made her life the very best it could be. No other creature including your human friends could ask for anything more than you gave. I think losing pets hurts so deeply because they are so innocent and so loving and we feel that their pain is so unfair. Even if it is inevitable that we lose our pets there is no way to prepare for the feelings we are left to deal with. There is nothing anyone can say to make you hurt less right now, Annie, but keep telling yourself that time will gradually make your wounds begin to heal. You know you have the love and support of all your garden web friends. Take care of yourself, especially right now. Debby
thinman
14 years ago
How sad, Annie. I'm very sorry about Pinkums. I know you will miss her.

Thinking of you,
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libbyshome
14 years ago
Such very sad news, Annie. You did your very best for Pinkums and she loved you as you did her. Her suffering is over now let your healing begin.

With genuine affection,

Libby
midnightsmum (Z4, ON)
14 years ago
Oh Annie - so sorry!! You both fought for hard - I loved the pics of her on the oxygen - what a clever girl to know it was good for her!! My little girl Sylvester left me this Spring - we thought it was just an infection in her gums, but nothing helped. Sometimes it is a kindness for them to pass. It is hardest on those who are left behind. ((((HUG)))))
Now, put that damned cigarette down, and take care of yourself. You can't help any more kitties if you make yourself sick. Another needy one will come into your life - never to take the place of Pinkums, but one who will ease you loss.

Nancy.
DYH
14 years ago
Annie,

I'm very sorry to hear this sad news.

Take care,
Cameron
proudgm_03
14 years ago
Annie, I am so sorry to hear about Pinkums. Her suffering is over and she is with a lot of our furry friends where the mouse supply is never ending and the hugs and loves are ever ready at a meow's notice. She was very lucky to have the opportunity to have you as a mom. You truly loved her with all her heart and that is all that any animal asks for. May you find peace in knowing how much she loved you.
Annie
Original Author
14 years ago
Pink did not die of natural causes.
If she had, I could say, "God's Will" and be okay with it.
I could be at Peace.
The thing I was giving her that had brought about her remarkable improvement in just four days, was administered improperly by the weekend vet techs at a dosage ten times what she should have been given and for three damned days.
That is why she made such a drastic change for the worse all of a sudden after a week of dramatic improvement. Jesus! In essence, she was poisoned. Then she was given a high potency drug intravenously on day four that basically did the same thing as the herbal medication (even though I told them to wait until the herbal overdose wore off) and she died that night as a result. The vet said she had a bad reaction to the drug. Ya, it's called an OVERDOSE. :(
Nothing can be done about it, I have investigated it thoroughly, so please, no comments to that regard. I feel bad enough as it is and especially to have to pay them nearly $3,000 for killing my baby.
I just wanted to let you know that it wasn't God's Will, so don't blame Him.
It has been raining ever since she died. Tears from Heaven for my Pinkums...how I feel anyway.

Thank you all for all the love and cares.
Sleep well, my sweet Pinkums, peaceful sleep. No more pain.
I believe my son Charles is caring for her and loving her now.
One the way home tonight I saw Charles' animal token perched on a telephone wire and I felt his presence and felt his love. "No more tears, Mom. No more tears. She is with me now."

~Annie
zigzag
14 years ago
Amen, Annie .... amen.
keesha2006
14 years ago
I am so sorry Annie..
FlowerLady6
14 years ago
Dear Sweet Annie ~ My heart goes out to you in your loss of Pinkums.

Love and hugs ~ FlowerLady
treelover
14 years ago
I'm so sorry, Annie. It sure is hard to lose an animal friend, and you've been through a lot with Pinkums.
User
14 years ago
I am so sorry and saddened by this tale of neglect on the part of the vet/staff. I will offer my heartfelt support to you . c
lorna-organic
14 years ago
I am so sorry, my friend.
Annie
Original Author
14 years ago
I just want to express my heartfelt thanks to all of you on the forum who have been so supportive and so caring throughout my ordeal. You can never know how much that sustained me and helped me and continues to mean so much to me even now.

Especial loving THANKS to those who recently sent me such beautiful little cards, just little notes of love and concern and thoughtfulness. I truely appreciate them.

You are the best friends a girl could have in times like this and I have never formally met any of you in person. I couldn't wish for more caring and thoughtful friends than you have shown you are to me. Some of you I have come to know better than others and I love, enjoy and cherish your friendship very much. I even discovered that one of you is my honest to goodness Cousin. How cool is that to have discovered a relative on here who also loves gardening and animals?

Love and hugs to you all.
~ Annie

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