Oscar...
... to all you out there who care and are interested (and MANY thanks).
He is now at the vet's and his prognosis is not good. Indeed, I have to decide on his future life and there seems to be little hope.
I imagine that tomorrow, I will hold him in my arms while I let him go. And I hate the thought, but it has to be. I will not let my darling boy suffer more than he has to.
I will tell his wonderful story later.
The above pic is Oscar in his prime; the way I want to remember him and the best cat that I could ever have had. As I write, he is skin and bones, with no resources to fight an infection. I feel for him and dread tomorrow morning.
I'm sorry to hear that sad news.
Posted by: James Winsoar | 21 December 2008 at 02:18
Thanks Debi. I miss him so much. But I have to remember that if it had not been for me taking him in, his life would have been a lot shorter. When I took him in and got him back to health, our vet at the time said I could expect four further years from him. He achieved seven. He also brought a lot of joy to the last three years of my parents' lives.
Oscar was a wonderful, beautiful cat and very affectionate. He learned to trust again and relax, which was simply superb. He was spoilt to the nth degree, but I think he deserved it. He introduced me to cats, particularly Siamese and I learnt to love them as I had previously been a dog person.
Sometimes, as the old saying goes, things just fall into place. They did for Oscar - who deserved a better life - and for family crimefic, where he not only enriched my life but also those of my parents. They loved him too and I intend to scatter his ashes at their plot. There is no better place for him.
And yes, in addition to his photographs, I also have his portrait, something I treasure along with the memories. He was my "Beauty Boy".
Posted by: crimeficreader | 08 November 2008 at 18:43
Oh! I've only just caught this and heard the news. I can clearly picture you with the portrait of Oscar at Minx's launch in Cardiff. Thinking of you and sending love. xxx
Posted by: Debi | 08 November 2008 at 15:23
Thanks Clare, Helene, Chris and Karen.
Posted by: cfr | 19 October 2008 at 18:50
It's a lovely picture, CFR - old Oscar looked like he was a right old charmer in his prime, and was very lucky to have found such a caring owner and led such a privileged life in his latter years.
Posted by: Clare D | 18 October 2008 at 10:45
I'm really sorry to hear that. I think of you in these sad moments. Having been in this situation I know that nothing really relieve the pain. Some moments will be worst than others. I just hope you'll remember and keep all the best memories of Oscar and bear in mind that thanks to you he had a wonderful life full of love.
xxxxxxxxxxx
Helene
Posted by: Helene | 18 October 2008 at 10:42
Very sorry to hear the sad news about Oscar, cfr. He sounded like a wonderful companion
Posted by: Chris | 14 October 2008 at 22:25
I'm so sorry cfr. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Euro Crime (Karen M) | 13 October 2008 at 20:47
Thanks all. Sadly Oscar deteriorated overnight and showed no signs of picking up in response to treatment. With the vet's help he was put to sleep at 12:45 today. I was able to have a few minutes with him before he departed. I am going to miss my gorgeous boy.
Posted by: crimeficreader | 13 October 2008 at 19:08
Thinking of you, and Oscar, CFR.
Posted by: Maxine | 13 October 2008 at 17:05
I have been in this situation, Rhiann, more than once. It is very,very tough. All my sympathy.
Posted by: Philip Amos | 13 October 2008 at 16:50
We are thinking of you cfr and are so sorry about poor Oscar. It is good you have the photo of him in his prime, and what a prime, to remember him by.
Posted by: Norm | 13 October 2008 at 10:36
I'm so very sorry about this, Rhian - sending love and hugs to you both.
Axxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Anne Brooke | 13 October 2008 at 07:13
I will be thinking of you and Oscar, tomorrow.
So sorry.
Posted by: debby | 13 October 2008 at 02:30
Thanks Pierre. I have just sobbed my heart out in a telephone convo with a fellow cat loving friend in Canada, but the tears have not yet dried up. I miss my darling boy tonight as he rests at the vet's. And I will miss him so much in the future.
Posted by: cfr | 13 October 2008 at 00:50
I am very sorry about Oscar. Having read the previous post, it does sound as though you have done everything you could.
I really love cats, and my Tonkinese sleeps in my bed most nights. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Posted by: pierre l | 12 October 2008 at 23:44