Frenchie Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 So last night I came back to my dads and was welcomed by some heartbreaking news that ''3 pattes'' (3 legs), a cat we rescued a month ago had taken a turn for the worse. He made his final journey to the bridge on his blanket by my bed while being petted and loved until the end. 3 pattes as he became known, was a stray cat that was always around the house, he was lame for a while (hence how he got the nickname 3 legs) but did make a full recovery, a month ago we found him very weak in the grass. We just couldn't leave him there, and bought him to the vets, when they asked us his name we had nothing else than 3 legs (in French) and thats how he became known. We learned that he was well over 10 years old (Closer to 15), with hardly any teeth left (3 at the front and the back ones) and a nasty bronchite (not sure on translation sorry), after treatement and 5 days of isolation and little 3 legs made a great recovery, he had obviously been in a home environement before as he was litter trained and went straight for the cushions when let out, he was severely underweight but had a great appetite and managed to put on a little weight. This brave little kitty had absolutely no fear of the crazy husky and to her credit Mishka was so gentle with him. I soon found them curled up together, and when I went to Paris a couple of weeks ago I got updates from my dad telling me the only way Mishka sleeps by herself at night is when the cat is with her. (Mishka is usually always in the same room as me) Yestersday, 3 legs took a turn for the worse, he has become paralized and cannot even get himself to the litter tray (even though he really does try). He accepted hand fed food this morning, but is not taking in anymore food or water tonight. I am just glad he got to know comfort and love again, even if it was for a short time, I am glad he got to curl up in a bed at night and purr himself to sleep, I am glad we didn't let him die by himself a month ago. Maybe he knew now, that he didn't have to worry anymore and he could let go and rest peacefully at last. Mishka and I will miss you dearly. First night home.. When he was better. Happy days. With Mishka Mishka stuck close by him yesterday, and about 2 minutes before he passed she gave him a final lick and walked away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 So sorry for your loss Margot. Like you said, it's great he got to spend his final days feeling loved and content. Run free over the bridge trois pattes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 So sorry for your loss Margot. Like you said, it's great he got to spend his final days feeling loved and content. Run free over the bridge trois pattes. Thank you Emma. We knew we wouldn't have years with him due to his age, but he was so loving we got attached from the first day... But yes its what we tell ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Never easy. Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Never easy. Sorry for your loss. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 RIP 3 Legs . That is such a sad/happy sweet story to read.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 RIP 3 Legs . That is such a sad/happy sweet story to read.. Thank you, yes it is bittersweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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