Our sweet Maurice is feeling worse today. He has been having some trouble breathing off and on and is getting very weak. Da peeps are thinking they are gonna have to take him to the vet tomorrow to help him cross. And it are breakin all of our hearts. Just look at dat pretty face, how could ya not luv him? And if ya knew him, ya'd know he wuz just da sweetest kitty.
Last night, I hopped up on da ottoman and kept him company for a while.
Here are some pics of Maurice and his momma. Dey luv each other so much.
My momma luvs Maurice a lot too.
Da peeps took Maurice outside so he could enjoy da sunshine a lil today. We's all inside kitties and Maurice had never been outside. Da mommas noticed how Maurice's black fur has a blue-green iridescence to it when it are out in da sun.
Going outside seemed to perk Maurice up some and get him out of his funk he's been in. I think he wanted to go kill a bird before he has to leave.
Watch out for da fluffy paw!
Da peeps luv Maurice's toe floofs, dey's just da cutest.
This nasty #$%^ FIP seems to really be takin it out of our Moe Man. He's either sleepin or lyin there wif his eyes open like he is asleep. He's also been tryin to go off and hide, but da peeps aren't lettin him do that one. Right now, he are resting on the ottoman, but we're pretty sure he does not have very long left. Dis disease are real nasty, it seems to have aged Maurice tons in just a month or so.
Dis are a picture from August. Ya can see how much healthier Maurice looks and how full his face wuz. He used to have a big hinder dat he luved to swish around, but now he has protruding hipbones.
Please send him some purrs to help him feel a lil more comfortable before he has to make his journey.
Nobody are ready to say goodbye to Maurice. Dis just sucks. He are only four and he just grew into his full size (we think he is part Maine Coon and dey don't stop growin till round 4). He are so pretty and sweet, everybody who meets him luvs him. Da peeps all luved him from when dey first met him at the animal shelter a lil over 4 years ago and he wuz just a lil sweet kitten named Bingle. Well, at least he got a better name.
Dis are just unfair. Maurice deserved a long wonderful life. He are not gonna get it.
Mommy's heart is breaking for all of you, and she'll say a prayer tomorrow for your handsome Maurice...we love you guys and we're here, thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteFanks.
DeleteI have no words. My heart is just breaking for you. I am so, so sorry.
ReplyDeleteIt just really stinks.
DeleteThis is just so very sad! Sending hugs and gentle purrs for Maurice! xox
ReplyDeleteFank you.
DeleteI am crying and I am so desperately sorry. Please know that we loved Maurice too, and we love you. If there is anything at all that we can do, please, please know that we are here. Our hurts are broken xoxo
ReplyDeleteFanks. Maurice is one speshul kitty.
DeleteI am crying after reading this, life can be so unfair. Maurice is a beautiful sweet kitty that does deserve a long life. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing you are giving him lots of love.
ReplyDeleteHe's had a very good life at least. Even if it are gonna be too short.
DeleteOh Travis, weez so sowwy. Mommy has lost 4 fur babies faw to yung. Not much older than Maurice. Hers knows what yous feelin' and wishes there wuz sumfin' weez kuld say to make this easier or better fur y'all but hers sez nuffin' will work. So weez will just tell yous dat weez be purrayin' fur all of yous, specially Maurice. And he got faw mowe than a better name when he came to liv wiff yous furmily Travis. Hims got a pawsum home and furmily. Ifin yous need anyfin' purrlease let us know.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi, Lexi and mommy Audra
Fank you.
DeleteThis is so sad. Sendin luv to yu all.
ReplyDeleteFanks.
DeleteWe're so very sorry that your sweet Maurice isn't feeling well. You said it, "FIP sucks!". There's no other way to say it. Loosing a kitty so young, and so suddenly, is heartbreaking, and traumatic. I think you're all handling it very well by taking lots of photos, sharing Maurice's wonderful personality with all of us, and giving him lots of comfort and love. You may not have shared as many years as you expected (or deserved), but you've loved each other very much and you've brought a lot of joy to each other's lives. No matter what happens, or when, I hope you find comfort in that.
ReplyDeleteWe're sending our purrs of love and comfort to Maurice, all the kitties, and you (mom and auntie).
Fanks.
DeleteI am so sad for Maurice and for all of you. I agree, FIP sucks and it's just not right for such a handsome young mancat to be cut down in his prime. I hope that someday humans can figure out how to stop this awful disease. I'm sending you all purrs because I know you need them right now.
ReplyDeleteIt's so frustrating that the vets really don't seem to know how to do anything for it. Just stinks.
DeleteOh we are so, so sorry and our hearts are breaking for all of you. Sending much love to you all and lots of love and purrs to Maurice. We are happy he got to feel the sun on his furs today and breathe in the fresh outdoor air. Much love...
ReplyDeleteHe did seem to enjoy his outside time.
DeleteWe are so sorry. We continue to purr for Maurice...and all of you. We know how difficult this must be. :(
ReplyDeleteFank you.
DeleteReading this close to tears. I had come to comment and encourage Maurice to fight on. COME ON GUY!!! but I find he is not well. I wish I could make him better, make him well. I know you love him very much.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to HOPE and not give up HOPE on Maurice we will never give up hope.
All of our love,
Marjorie, Harvey, Miranda, Silver and Phoebe
Fank you.
DeleteWe just went and had a long look at the pictures. What a wonderful boy. What a beautiful, wonderful WONDERFUL boy Maurice is.
ReplyDeleteWe love you Maurice, we love your family.
The fur crew at Dash Kitten and Marjorie
Fanks. He's such a pretty boy.
DeleteThis is just so sad and unfair. Mommy is crying as she types for us. We loved Maurice from the moment we met him and will miss him so much. Mom is sending big hugs to your mommy and Mauricie's mommy. And he and all of you are, of course, in our prayers and purrs. That was so nice that Maurice got to spend sometime outside in the sun. XO, Lily Oliiva, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
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DeleteSo sorry that Maurice will not be able to stay with you for a good, long life...but we know the life he had with you is the bestest place on earth and we are happurry for the times you had together...always in your heart he will stay...
ReplyDeleteYup. We'll always luv him.
DeleteOur hearts are just breaking for you. He has had a wonderful life with you and known lots of love. Just keep remembering that. We are sending tons of purrs, purrayers, and light to efurrybody there at Lone Star Cats.
ReplyDelete((Hugs)) and **Kisses**
Fanks.
DeleteSending purrs and our thoughts to you and Maurice
ReplyDeleteFank you.
DeleteI'm so sorry, tears for beautiful Maurice, and for all of you. When Maurice does have to cross the bridge, he will cross it knowing he is loved. Prayers for all of you.
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DeleteOh Travis, we are just now learning about Maurice. We are so very sorry he is not doing well and agree with you that FIP sucks. We are sending our strongest healing, soothing purrs his way. We wish there was something more we could do.
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew
Fanks.
DeleteWe too are seeing the leakies from meowmy's face windows.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry this is going so fast. We are glad you have lots and lots of pictures to preserve his memories...and we know he will always and forever be cherished in your hearts.
Stupid, dang, &^#*&%@%@ FIP :((
We are so glad we did get to know Maurice and that he was so loved, by you all, and all of blogger land, too.
Rest sweetly tonight, Maurice, can you hear all the purrs going out on your behalf?
(((((((((( PURRS ♥ PURRS ))))))))))
Fanks for da purrs.
DeleteWe are so sorry things are not going well for poor Maurice. We know how hard it is to make such a decision. We are thinking of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Fank you.
DeleteCrikey Travis ..... This is just too, too sad!!! I hate that stinkin' FIP thing. Give Maurice lots of love and licky licks from me, aye? Such a rotten thing to happen and so quickly too.
ReplyDeleteYeah, dis FIP sucks da big one.
DeleteWe are so sorry, and so sad. We keep purring for Maurice and for you all. We know you love him so much and that it's very rough times. We think of you. Purrs
ReplyDeleteFank you.
DeleteWe're so sorry to hear that Maurice isn't doing well. We're sending loads of purrs and prayers for him. We HATE FIP. Mom lost her first Birman to FIP :(
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
Dat @#$% FIP are really nasty.
DeleteThere is something very healing about 'earting', and getting your body onto the earth. My GA cat Em was always afraid of going outside until the last year of her life when she was dealing with cancer. My current cat Jack is dealing with urinary issues and I took him outside yesterday and while he is normally very fearful and wants right back inside, he spent a good deal of time laying and eating the grass..
ReplyDeleteI hope you have some good quality time before the time comes.. spoil him rotten.. give him everything he has ever loved and indulge him in everything you have ever said no to..
He got lots of luv before he had to go.
DeleteWe want to send our heartfelt purrs and prayers for Maurice. The best thing for him is the love you're giving him and letting the sunshine love on him, too.
ReplyDeleteFank you.
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