Sad day, Cuties.....our Sammi has been diagnosed with Acromegaly......it is a growth hormone tumour on his pituitary gland and there is only one treatment which is radiation which comes with it's own problems and almost $10,000 for the treatment. Of course we have decided not to put Sammi through this and will support this sweet poor as long as we can. We are upping his insulin to 5 units, but vet said his levels for this tumour was the highest she has seen so she is keeping herself available to us for anything we need. I am a mess, but will love this boy as long as we have him......😿😿😿😭😭😭

So sorry for sickness. Love and take care as long as you can. He is so pretty, all shiny. I know he is the sweetest cat. I know it breaks your heart, I will pray for you. This is hard I know. Sad for you...and the Lord knows our sad times too.

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by basketkase 28 Jul 2020

Yes, he sure does!

Vicky, I know how much you love your furry babies, so many of us do too. Sammi has always been such a wonderful kitty. He is soooo loved and that is the best of all. He knows he is loved. Keep petting and loving on him as long as you can. We are down to our last kitty and i'm almost afraid to fall too deeply in love with him, because it hurts so much to lose them. Get that kitty a nice warm sunbeam. Hugs, Jan

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by basketkase 28 Jul 2020

Thanks, Jan.....he is such a loving boy.....I am having a hard time cleaning up after him.....alot of cats with acromegaly stop using the litterbox and no ones knows why that happens....he is always hungry and thirsty and I fulfill that need for him and in return I get to clean up after him...😣

I'm so sorry for you and Sammi. It sounds like you are doing whatever you can for him. Sometimes there is no good solution to a problem ,so we do the best we know how You do your best for Sammi and he loves you. While it sounds like he does not have years left in his life, he is here now and you can still shower love on him. Some things in life are just hard to live through.

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by basketkase 28 Jul 2020

Trying real hard to get through this....

So sad i know how it feel to have our pet sick .....

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by basketkase 28 Jul 2020

Yes....

Oh Vicki. I am so sad to hear about Sammie. You have been through so much over the past couple of years with your fur babies. My heart aches for you. You have given so much love to them over the years and they have loved you back. Because of your kindness, they have had wonderful lives and you will one day meet them over the rainbow bridge. Sending hugs and prayers.

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by basketkase 28 Jul 2020

Thank you Deb....yes I will have a whole zoo to greet me!

My heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine your pain although anyone with a pet will eventually face this outcome, however this wont' make the pain any easier to bear. I will continue to pray for you all as you wait for the Lord shows you what his new task for you will be.Love Lynne

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by basketkase 21 Jul 2020

Thank you....

I am so sorry! It's horrible to know your pet is sick and you can't do anything. Nothing I can say except I will pray for you and Sammi

Bstarr

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you.......

Oh, my, this is such sad news! Please know that you and Jim are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, prayers and hugs, Laura

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you, Laura.....it's hard to even read everyones kind words.....makes me bawl😭 but this all gives me the strength to get through this.....

So very sad to hear this Vicki... I know how deeply this affects both you and Jim... You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you, Kim........This one is going to be so tough for Jim as this is his boy.....

Oh my dear Vikki.... I am so sad for you and for Sammi.... He is such a beautiful boy and has brought a lot of joy to you both... Love him as long as you can... IT breaks my heart too...I hate to see a cat sick.,,,, I hate to see you hurt too... My prayers continue for you all. I am so sorry it turned out this way.. God always has a reason. Bless you for loving them and taking care of them all... HUGS I am here if you need to talk.

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

My dear friend, even with your issues you worry about others.......I know we will both grieve a long time for Sammi... this is the first cat we have had that loves Jim as much as Jim loves him......All the girls run from Jim and it makes me feel so awful.......but these are typical ferals that attach to one person......Thank you for your support and wonderful words.........

Sorry to hear this about beautiful Sammi. Love peace and comfort to all.

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you..

Sorry to hear about Sammi's extra problems, keep you all in my thoughts. Hugs Marian

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you, Marian.......

So sorry to hear that news. Keeping you all in my prayers. Hugs. Nan

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you, Nan......

Oh! Vicki, I was wondering what the results were. Thanks for letting us know. Thinking and praying for you and Sammi. Hugs from Maureen

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you, Maureen......yeah, the test took a long time as it had to go to a human lab and of course they are inundated with covid tests.....

Dear Vicki, my heart is aching for you and your beautiful Sammi. I know you have given him the best life, love and care. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Chris

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you, Chris.....

My heart breaks with you Vicki - sending you prayers and faraway hugs!x

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you......needing all the hugs I can get right now......

I am so sorry! Sammi is so shiny and beautiful! My 2 sister black Labs are 13 on Sept. 30th and I am a mess! I am worried and crying everyday praying they wake up each morning! So I know exactly what you are going through! This is the hardest part of rescuing our fur babies! The feeling like your heart is being ripped out of your chest when we lose them! I still have 5 indoor and 4 outdoor cats and 3 ducks and 1 rabbit so life is filled with tons of pet love! I will pray for you and for Sammi!

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Oh my, you have a zoo😊...I would love to have a farm and fill it with nothing but rescues......what a dream that would be! Thank you for your kind words and prayers.....

I am so sorry Vicki!

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thanks, Lillian....how are you feeling?

So sorry. Sammi is so sweet. Prayers for you my friend.

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Yes he is.......when the vet called us she said it was killing her to give us this news as she adores Sammi too....said he is the nicest kitty to work on......Thanks so much for the prayers!!

so so sorry.i know how you feel

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you.....

Tears in my eyes as I type this. Poor dear Sammi (and you) has been through so much of late. This is just heartbreaking news. I'm sure you will give him as much comfort as possible in his final days and I hope he has many good days left. I'm glad you are able to share this with us and pray that this helps lighten your burden. He is still a beautiful cat.

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by basketkase 19 Jul 2020

Thank you so much........I can hardly keep it together right now.....😞😭

So, so sorry for this after all your diligent efforts for him to improve. He still looks beautiful, though thin, with that shiny coat.

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by basketkase 18 Jul 2020

Yes he is still a handsome boy.....he is getting a pot belly though as this growth tumour causes some organs to enlarge along with bone overgrowth....

Poor Sami and I am sorry to hear his diagnosis. Horrible for all of you.

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by basketkase 18 Jul 2020

Thank you..i burst out in tears when I look at him....

I am so terribly sorry Vicki

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by basketkase 18 Jul 2020

Thanks, Sarah....

Oh, Vickie, I'm crying with you. Such a heart breaker to hear this I know Sammi is going to be loved and cared for and have the best quality of life you can provide. And we Cuties will be with you every step of the way. Our prayers for strength, wisdom and comfort will be carrying you through this bittersweet time. Hugs are wrapping around you.

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by basketkase 18 Jul 2020

Thank you, Karen....I am so distraught right now....

Heartbreaking. Hugs to you.

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by basketkase 18 Jul 2020

Thank you so much...

I am sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with your family and Sammi and hoping his remaining days are peaceful.

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by basketkase 18 Jul 2020

We will make sure his days are the best they can be....