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Norsemanvike · Dec 27, 2020

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Ginger passed away last night after nearly six months of stability. She was beginning to show more signs of strained breathing over the holidays and essentially stopped eating on Friday, so we were planning to put her to sleep early Monday morning as soon as the vet opened. However, last night she rapidly deteriorated, and died quietly in the car on the way to the Vet ER in Worthington. It happened very quickly.

Ginger was diagnosed with cancer in late June, and after having fluid drained from around her lungs we expected her to make it perhaps another month or two at most. We are happy that she beat that estimate and made it all the way to Christmas. We were able to spend a lot of time with her while we were all forced to stay at home - me especially because of my work-from-home status - and we believe that up until last night she was happy and comfortable. If a quarantine could be well timed, it certainly was for her. She enjoyed many sunny days sitting with us on the patio, and when summer turned to fall the fireplace was hers all day long if she wished. Treats and junk food were the norm, and then Christmas came. One of her all time favorite things was to sleep under the Christmas tree in our library, and so we put it up the day after Thanksgiving. She was under it and asleep before my wife could even start decorating it.

Ginger was 15 when she died, and considering her many health problems that's not a bad number. She certainly lived longer with us than she would have if left on the farm where we adopted her, and that's good enough for us. She was a sweetie, and we miss her already.

We have no plans to get another cat at the moment. We have Henry's health issues to deal with and don't want to upset his equilibrium. We are also likely going to be relocating within the next three years, and it might be best to have fewer critters to deal with during the move. We will help out any hard cases that might fall into our lap - as they so often do - but for now we are not looking.

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So sorry to hear, but she was blessed with extra time to be loved on and experience her favorite things one more time.

MikeyD.25 · Dec 27, 2020

PaulK said: ↑

Ginger passed away last night after nearly six months of stability. She was beginning to show more signs of strained breathing over the holidays and essentially stopped eating on Friday, so we were planning to put her to sleep early Monday morning as soon as the vet opened. However, last night she rapidly deteriorated, and died quietly in the car on the way to the Vet ER in Worthington. It happened very quickly.

Ginger was diagnosed with cancer in late June, and after having fluid drained from around her lungs we expected her to make it perhaps another month or two at most. We are happy that she beat that estimate and made it all the way to Christmas. We were able to spend a lot of time with her while we were all forced to stay at home - me especially because of my work-from-home status - and we believe that up until last night she was happy and comfortable. If a quarantine could be well timed, it certainly was for her. She enjoyed many sunny days sitting with us on the patio, and when summer turned to fall the fireplace was hers all day long if she wished. Treats and junk food were the norm, and then Christmas came. One of her all time favorite things was to sleep under the Christmas tree in our library, and so we put it up the day after Thanksgiving. She was under it and asleep before my wife could even start decorating it.

Ginger was 15 when she died, and considering her many health problems that's not a bad number. She certainly lived longer with us than she would have if left on the farm where we adopted her, and that's good enough for us. She was a sweetie, and we miss her already.

We have no plans to get another cat at the moment. We have Henry's health issues to deal with and don't want to upset his equilibrium. We are also likely going to be relocating within the next three years, and it might be best to have fewer critters to deal with during the move. We will help out any hard cases that might fall into our lap - as they so often do - but for now we are not looking.

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Very sorry to read this. Rest in peace dear Ginger. My condolences to you.

Jonas · Dec 27, 2020

PaulK said: ↑

Ginger passed away last night after nearly six months of stability. She was beginning to show more signs of strained breathing over the holidays and essentially stopped eating on Friday, so we were planning to put her to sleep early Monday morning as soon as the vet opened. However, last night she rapidly deteriorated, and died quietly in the car on the way to the Vet ER in Worthington. It happened very quickly.

Ginger was diagnosed with cancer in late June, and after having fluid drained from around her lungs we expected her to make it perhaps another month or two at most. We are happy that she beat that estimate and made it all the way to Christmas. We were able to spend a lot of time with her while we were all forced to stay at home - me especially because of my work-from-home status - and we believe that up until last night she was happy and comfortable. If a quarantine could be well timed, it certainly was for her. She enjoyed many sunny days sitting with us on the patio, and when summer turned to fall the fireplace was hers all day long if she wished. Treats and junk food were the norm, and then Christmas came. One of her all time favorite things was to sleep under the Christmas tree in our library, and so we put it up the day after Thanksgiving. She was under it and asleep before my wife could even start decorating it.

Ginger was 15 when she died, and considering her many health problems that's not a bad number. She certainly lived longer with us than she would have if left on the farm where we adopted her, and that's good enough for us. She was a sweetie, and we miss her already.

We have no plans to get another cat at the moment. We have Henry's health issues to deal with and don't want to upset his equilibrium. We are also likely going to be relocating within the next three years, and it might be best to have fewer critters to deal with during the move. We will help out any hard cases that might fall into our lap - as they so often do - but for now we are not looking.

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Always sucks. When you're ready (or not because cats) one will find you.

Guerrilla · Dec 27, 2020

PaulK said: ↑

Ginger passed away last night after nearly six months of stability. She was beginning to show more signs of strained breathing over the holidays and essentially stopped eating on Friday, so we were planning to put her to sleep early Monday morning as soon as the vet opened. However, last night she rapidly deteriorated, and died quietly in the car on the way to the Vet ER in Worthington. It happened very quickly.

Ginger was diagnosed with cancer in late June, and after having fluid drained from around her lungs we expected her to make it perhaps another month or two at most. We are happy that she beat that estimate and made it all the way to Christmas. We were able to spend a lot of time with her while we were all forced to stay at home - me especially because of my work-from-home status - and we believe that up until last night she was happy and comfortable. If a quarantine could be well timed, it certainly was for her. She enjoyed many sunny days sitting with us on the patio, and when summer turned to fall the fireplace was hers all day long if she wished. Treats and junk food were the norm, and then Christmas came. One of her all time favorite things was to sleep under the Christmas tree in our library, and so we put it up the day after Thanksgiving. She was under it and asleep before my wife could even start decorating it.

Ginger was 15 when she died, and considering her many health problems that's not a bad number. She certainly lived longer with us than she would have if left on the farm where we adopted her, and that's good enough for us. She was a sweetie, and we miss her already.

We have no plans to get another cat at the moment. We have Henry's health issues to deal with and don't want to upset his equilibrium. We are also likely going to be relocating within the next three years, and it might be best to have fewer critters to deal with during the move. We will help out any hard cases that might fall into our lap - as they so often do - but for now we are not looking.

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Oh man, sorry for the loss.
That's a nice picture of her in the sun light.. She's in Heaven now.

six5crèéd · Dec 27, 2020

Walking through goat lot today and sat down.

Plain Jane Taco · Dec 27, 2020

7 months old and doing great

Chillin' with me Christmas night

ColoradoTJ · Dec 27, 2020

Panther is having a goooood time.

Rick's 2012 · Dec 27, 2020

Plain Jane Taco said: ↑

7 months old and doing great

Chillin' with me Christmas night

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Looks like he's completely content and happy

Shellshock · Dec 27, 2020

Plain Jane Taco · Dec 27, 2020

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Looks like he's completely content and happy
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Rick...the wife and I have had few cats in our days.....currently 3. But we've never had or known one like him. His personality is something special. He's very vocal and makes a variety of sounds. Non stop affection from him....head butts and kisses. Plays fetch for hours! Very much a lap cat. Super clever too.

Laying in the bed with me watching football as I type.

maxtherat · Dec 27, 2020

PaulK said: ↑

Ginger passed away last night after nearly six months of stability. She was beginning to show more signs of strained breathing over the holidays and essentially stopped eating on Friday, so we were planning to put her to sleep early Monday morning as soon as the vet opened. However, last night she rapidly deteriorated, and died quietly in the car on the way to the Vet ER in Worthington. It happened very quickly.

Ginger was diagnosed with cancer in late June, and after having fluid drained from around her lungs we expected her to make it perhaps another month or two at most. We are happy that she beat that estimate and made it all the way to Christmas. We were able to spend a lot of time with her while we were all forced to stay at home - me especially because of my work-from-home status - and we believe that up until last night she was happy and comfortable. If a quarantine could be well timed, it certainly was for her. She enjoyed many sunny days sitting with us on the patio, and when summer turned to fall the fireplace was hers all day long if she wished. Treats and junk food were the norm, and then Christmas came. One of her all time favorite things was to sleep under the Christmas tree in our library, and so we put it up the day after Thanksgiving. She was under it and asleep before my wife could even start decorating it.

Ginger was 15 when she died, and considering her many health problems that's not a bad number. She certainly lived longer with us than she would have if left on the farm where we adopted her, and that's good enough for us. She was a sweetie, and we miss her already.

We have no plans to get another cat at the moment. We have Henry's health issues to deal with and don't want to upset his equilibrium. We are also likely going to be relocating within the next three years, and it might be best to have fewer critters to deal with during the move. We will help out any hard cases that might fall into our lap - as they so often do - but for now we are not looking.

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I’m so very sorry to read about you guys having to say goodbye to your sweet girl. When we lost Maxine we got a bit more time with her than we expected too. Like you, I’m so thankful for the extra few months we had with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Rip ginger

Plain Jane Taco · Dec 27, 2020

PaulK said: ↑

Ginger passed away last night after nearly six months of stability. She was beginning to show more signs of strained breathing over the holidays and essentially stopped eating on Friday, so we were planning to put her to sleep early Monday morning as soon as the vet opened. However, last night she rapidly deteriorated, and died quietly in the car on the way to the Vet ER in Worthington. It happened very quickly.

Ginger was diagnosed with cancer in late June, and after having fluid drained from around her lungs we expected her to make it perhaps another month or two at most. We are happy that she beat that estimate and made it all the way to Christmas. We were able to spend a lot of time with her while we were all forced to stay at home - me especially because of my work-from-home status - and we believe that up until last night she was happy and comfortable. If a quarantine could be well timed, it certainly was for her. She enjoyed many sunny days sitting with us on the patio, and when summer turned to fall the fireplace was hers all day long if she wished. Treats and junk food were the norm, and then Christmas came. One of her all time favorite things was to sleep under the Christmas tree in our library, and so we put it up the day after Thanksgiving. She was under it and asleep before my wife could even start decorating it.

Ginger was 15 when she died, and considering her many health problems that's not a bad number. She certainly lived longer with us than she would have if left on the farm where we adopted her, and that's good enough for us. She was a sweetie, and we miss her already.

We have no plans to get another cat at the moment. We have Henry's health issues to deal with and don't want to upset his equilibrium. We are also likely going to be relocating within the next three years, and it might be best to have fewer critters to deal with during the move. We will help out any hard cases that might fall into our lap - as they so often do - but for now we are not looking.

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So sorry

HomerTaco · Dec 27, 2020

Between the two of them that’s over 30lbs. Of cats on that barstool.

tcjacado · Dec 27, 2020

Rick's 2012 · Dec 28, 2020

Plain Jane Taco said: ↑

Rick...the wife and I have had few cats in our days.....currently 3. But we've never had or known one like him. His personality is something special. He's very vocal and makes a variety of sounds. Non stop affection from him....head butts and kisses. Plays fetch for hours! Very much a lap cat. Super clever too.

Laying in the bed with me watching football as I type.

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Nice.....Sounds like he has an amazing personality! A special little guy who has adopted you as his best buddy

Plain Jane Taco · Dec 28, 2020

Rick's 2012 said: ↑

Nice.....Sounds like he has an amazing personality! A special little guy who has adopted you as his best buddy
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Indeed

six5crèéd · Dec 28, 2020

Hanging out in the store. She was laying on my lap and a customer came in.

wilcam47 · Dec 28, 2020

six5crèéd said: ↑

Hanging out in the store. She was laying on my lap and a customer came in.

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Lol

six5crèéd · Dec 28, 2020

wilcam47 · Dec 28, 2020

six5crèéd said: ↑

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