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US Marine · Nov 26, 2018

Norsemanvike said: ↑

To all,

Angel had her second follow up with the vet and we have the biopsy results. The mass removed from her mouth is a localized cancer and has returned more aggressively than before. The vet stated that the next course of action would be extreme surgery to remove the upper left part of her jaw, including teeth, to try and remove all of the cancerous cells. the starting point for the surgery is 5k, which is something that we just cannot afford after her first surgery and my own oral surgery a week after hers. Given that the surgery would be extremely painful for her, a long recovery, and require multiple trips each week to the vet under anesthesia for kemo and still no idea if it would get rid of the cancer. Even after the surgery, eating would be difficult for her.

We've come to accept the reality that we're now on a short time span with her, so we're giving her liquid pain meds to make her more comfortable, put up our Christmas Tree early and pretty much let her do whatever she wants. This is heartbreaking for me because she was such a cuddle monster at night and insisted that she share my pillow.

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I'm so sorry to hear about Angel's health issues !!

AugustaTaco · Nov 26, 2018

Norsemanvike said: ↑

To all,

Angel had her second follow up with the vet and we have the biopsy results. The mass removed from her mouth is a localized cancer and has returned more aggressively than before. The vet stated that the next course of action would be extreme surgery to remove the upper left part of her jaw, including teeth, to try and remove all of the cancerous cells. the starting point for the surgery is 5k, which is something that we just cannot afford after her first surgery and my own oral surgery a week after hers. Given that the surgery would be extremely painful for her, a long recovery, and require multiple trips each week to the vet under anesthesia for kemo and still no idea if it would get rid of the cancer. Even after the surgery, eating would be difficult for her.

We've come to accept the reality that we're now on a short time span with her, so we're giving her liquid pain meds to make her more comfortable, put up our Christmas Tree early and pretty much let her do whatever she wants. This is heartbreaking for me because she was such a cuddle monster at night and insisted that she share my pillow.

The circle of life isn't easy...

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Sorry to hear man, just keep giving her all the love you can while she's still here

PaulK · Nov 26, 2018

Norsemanvike said: ↑

To all,

Angel had her second follow up with the vet and we have the biopsy results. The mass removed from her mouth is a localized cancer and has returned more aggressively than before. The vet stated that the next course of action would be extreme surgery to remove the upper left part of her jaw, including teeth, to try and remove all of the cancerous cells. the starting point for the surgery is 5k, which is something that we just cannot afford after her first surgery and my own oral surgery a week after hers. Given that the surgery would be extremely painful for her, a long recovery, and require multiple trips each week to the vet under anesthesia for kemo and still no idea if it would get rid of the cancer. Even after the surgery, eating would be difficult for her.

We've come to accept the reality that we're now on a short time span with her, so we're giving her liquid pain meds to make her more comfortable, put up our Christmas Tree early and pretty much let her do whatever she wants. This is heartbreaking for me because she was such a cuddle monster at night and insisted that she share my pillow.

The circle of life isn't easy...

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I agree with your approach 100%. Even if money was not an issue, Angel would have no idea what was going on and why she was being put through so much. I'm very sorry to hear about this, but I think you are doing the right thing.

Plain Jane Taco · Nov 26, 2018

@Norsemanvike

Tough one brother. But it's the right decision. Our vet once told us..."animals have little understanding of the quantity of life. They only know the quality of life".

ImplicitlyAlberta · Nov 26, 2018

Norsemanvike said: ↑

To all,

Angel had her second follow up with the vet and we have the biopsy results. The mass removed from her mouth is a localized cancer and has returned more aggressively than before. The vet stated that the next course of action would be extreme surgery to remove the upper left part of her jaw, including teeth, to try and remove all of the cancerous cells. the starting point for the surgery is 5k, which is something that we just cannot afford after her first surgery and my own oral surgery a week after hers. Given that the surgery would be extremely painful for her, a long recovery, and require multiple trips each week to the vet under anesthesia for kemo and still no idea if it would get rid of the cancer. Even after the surgery, eating would be difficult for her.

We've come to accept the reality that we're now on a short time span with her, so we're giving her liquid pain meds to make her more comfortable, put up our Christmas Tree early and pretty much let her do whatever she wants. This is heartbreaking for me because she was such a cuddle monster at night and insisted that she share my pillow.

The circle of life isn't easy...

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Sorry to hear. Keep in high spirits, they can sense that.

Taco Buggy · Nov 26, 2018

Norsemanvike said: ↑

To all,

Angel had her second follow up with the vet and we have the biopsy results. The mass removed from her mouth is a localized cancer and has returned more aggressively than before. The vet stated that the next course of action would be extreme surgery to remove the upper left part of her jaw, including teeth, to try and remove all of the cancerous cells. the starting point for the surgery is 5k, which is something that we just cannot afford after her first surgery and my own oral surgery a week after hers. Given that the surgery would be extremely painful for her, a long recovery, and require multiple trips each week to the vet under anesthesia for kemo and still no idea if it would get rid of the cancer. Even after the surgery, eating would be difficult for her.

We've come to accept the reality that we're now on a short time span with her, so we're giving her liquid pain meds to make her more comfortable, put up our Christmas Tree early and pretty much let her do whatever she wants. This is heartbreaking for me because she was such a cuddle monster at night and insisted that she share my pillow.

The circle of life isn't easy...

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So sorry to hear. I do agree with your decision even though it’s a tough one. Please give Angel a belly rub from me and enjoy the time you have with her.

fathomblue · Nov 26, 2018

Norsemanvike said: ↑

To all,

Angel had her second follow up with the vet and we have the biopsy results. The mass removed from her mouth is a localized cancer and has returned more aggressively than before. The vet stated that the next course of action would be extreme surgery to remove the upper left part of her jaw, including teeth, to try and remove all of the cancerous cells. the starting point for the surgery is 5k, which is something that we just cannot afford after her first surgery and my own oral surgery a week after hers. Given that the surgery would be extremely painful for her, a long recovery, and require multiple trips each week to the vet under anesthesia for kemo and still no idea if it would get rid of the cancer. Even after the surgery, eating would be difficult for her.

We've come to accept the reality that we're now on a short time span with her, so we're giving her liquid pain meds to make her more comfortable, put up our Christmas Tree early and pretty much let her do whatever she wants. This is heartbreaking for me because she was such a cuddle monster at night and insisted that she share my pillow.

The circle of life isn't easy...

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Sorry to hear this.

wilcam47 · Nov 26, 2018

better to have a short life then a long painful death. Sorry to hear about your cat.

Dkurtz42 · Nov 26, 2018

They hate each other normally but Christmas trees bring them together

maxtherat · Nov 26, 2018

Norsemanvike said: ↑

To all,

Angel had her second follow up with the vet and we have the biopsy results. The mass removed from her mouth is a localized cancer and has returned more aggressively than before. The vet stated that the next course of action would be extreme surgery to remove the upper left part of her jaw, including teeth, to try and remove all of the cancerous cells. the starting point for the surgery is 5k, which is something that we just cannot afford after her first surgery and my own oral surgery a week after hers. Given that the surgery would be extremely painful for her, a long recovery, and require multiple trips each week to the vet under anesthesia for kemo and still no idea if it would get rid of the cancer. Even after the surgery, eating would be difficult for her.

We've come to accept the reality that we're now on a short time span with her, so we're giving her liquid pain meds to make her more comfortable, put up our Christmas Tree early and pretty much let her do whatever she wants. This is heartbreaking for me because she was such a cuddle monster at night and insisted that she share my pillow.

The circle of life isn't easy...

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Oh man what a terrible diagnosis! I’m so sorry to hear this!!! Like others have said, you’re totally doing the right thing for her. Even if you had the money I think you’d realize that trying to prolong her life would be more for you than for her. I hate this part of having these amazing guys in my life- saying goodbye is horrible. Hang in there and we are all thinking about and praying you you.

6 gearT444E · Nov 26, 2018

A friend of mine sleeping next to me on her favorite spot on top of the couch

And this one excited knowing a new package of goodies came today for him

PaulK · Nov 27, 2018

6 gearT444E said: ↑

A friend of mine sleeping next to me on her favorite spot on top of the couch

And this one excited knowing a new package of goodies came today for him

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He just wants the box...

PaulK · Nov 27, 2018

Dkurtz42 said: ↑

They hate each other normally but Christmas trees bring them together

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Our cats do the same thing if there is a blanket in front of the fireplace. It's like sacred ground or something. Step off at your own risk, but no violence on the warm fuzzy.

US Marine · Nov 27, 2018

Dkurtz42 said: ↑

They hate each other normally but Christmas trees bring them together

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My Cats do the same thing since putting the tree up , I can now find them sleeping under the tree !!

US Marine · Nov 27, 2018

How to tell my cats Rascal and Gizmo were active last night !!!

Cabinet doors or closet doors opened

Toilet paper rolls unfurled in both bathrooms

All their toys are all under my bed or under the furniture thru out my place

Plain Jane Taco · Nov 27, 2018

So after putting up the Christmas tree it quickly became evident the cats weren't going to leave it alone.

Neither is fond of the vacuum. So I decided to take advantage of that and make a homemade deterrent. A trip to Lowes netted me a plug, occupancy sensor, electrical box, cover and a cord to power it.

I plugged in a small hand vac and put it all under a chair near the tree. It's working great.

CaptAmerica · Nov 27, 2018

Plain Jane Taco said: ↑

So after putting up the Christmas tree it quickly became evident the cats weren't going to leave it alone.

Neither is fond of the vacuum. So I decided to take advantage of that and make a homemade deterrent. A trip to Lowes netted me a plug, occupancy sensor, electrical box, cover and a cord to power it.

I plugged in a small hand vac and put it all under a chair near the tree. It working great.

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Ensemble88 · Nov 27, 2018

Two boys. George is the grey, Miles is the other one. 6 and 15 years old and the play all the time... George fell out of an engine bay on the highway and was nursed back to health by my wife from a kitten. Miles was our neighbors cat who became ours after they left him behind when they moved.

Taco Buggy · Nov 27, 2018

US Marine said: ↑

How to tell my cats Rascal and Gizmo were active last night !!!

Cabinet doors or closet doors opened

Toilet paper rolls unfurled in both bathrooms

All their toys are all under my bed or under the furniture thru out my place
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We’ve resorted to putting a Velcro strap around our toilet paper rolls.

Taco Buggy · Nov 27, 2018

Ensemble88 said: ↑

Two boys. George is the grey, Miles is the other one. 6 and 15 years old and the play all the time... George fell out of an engine bay on the highway and was nursed back to health by my wife from a kitten. Miles was our neighbors cat who became ours after they left him behind when they moved.

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Why do people leave their pets behind?
Thanks for giving him a good home.

Thank you to your wife for nursing George back to health.

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