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Reply #550 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 7:12pm
 
The Queen just threw up her most recent meal -- kitten milk which she liked -- and that isn't a good sign. We hate to lose her but.... we hate having her linger/suffer more.
  

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Reply #551 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 7:58pm
 
Moonie reports that the Queen's thrown up a second time, had a soft/runny movement and is now moving into the woods. Earlier, she was resting in a piece of field tile in the back yard. None of these are good signs. Moonie is staying with her.

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Reply #552 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 8:10pm
 
Moonie just reported that the Queen just gave her a silent "indignant meow". A flash of "feisty" from our proud, stubborn Queen.
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Reply #553 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 8:32pm
 
After wandering around a bit, the Queen is getting into Moonie's lap.
  

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Reply #554 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 8:50pm
 
In Moonie's lap, purring.
We think that she may be waiting for Skywise to come home...  Cry
  

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Reply #555 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 9:25pm
 
Moonie reports that the Queen is moving away from the house. Unlike last night, tonight Moonie is equipped with a radio and flashlight. So far, the temperature is in the low 70's.
  

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Reply #556 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 9:45pm
 
The Queen is on Moonie's legs while she plays video games. (She took her handheld with her.)
  

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Reply #557 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 10:22pm
 
Moonie reports they're heading for the creek. The Prince is agitated. He knows something's wrong....  Cry
  

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Reply #558 - Oct 13th, 2017 at 11:36pm
 
Moonie brought the Queen back at 7:15. The Queen's very uncoordinated, her breathing is fast(ish) and shallow. She drank a little water but refused the kitten milk. Her temperature is 93.3 degrees which means... that her body is shutting down. She will leave us tonight. I just hope she can hold on until Skywise gets home.....
  

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Reply #559 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 2:05am
 
The Queen won't eat or drink. Her temperature is holding at 93.3 degrees. She's visited the litter box twice. Her kidneys are still working. She's currently alternating between the front door litter box  -- which is covered -- and the front door. She just gave Moonie another "leave me alone" silent meow. She apparently wants out but she isn't getting out until Skywise gets home.
I still think that she's waiting for him....
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Reply #560 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 2:11am
 
Moonie is taking her out. She has a flashlight and radio.

They're out the door and the Queen perked up when the door opened.
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Reply #561 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 2:17am
 
Moonie has moved the lounger closer to the door. She's laying on it and the Queen is laying on her legs. The Queen spent a lot of time outside when she was younger and it was safer. She probably misses that.

Now she's moved off Moonie but is still in front of the house.
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Reply #562 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 3:44am
 
The Queen has been moving around a little but taking more and more "rest periods". Moonie is still with her.
I hope Skywise gets off on time.
  

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Reply #563 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 4:17am
 
The Queen is still hanging on.  Cry
  

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Reply #564 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 4:25am
 
Moonie can't tell if the Queen is falling asleep or slipping away. If she is slipping away, she made a gallant effort to be here when Skywise gets home.  Cry
  

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Reply #565 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 4:42am
 
She's still holding on and he's on his way home.
I told Moonie to tell the Queen to hold on just a little longer.
  

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Reply #566 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 5:50am
 
He made it home in time. He and the Queen are outside having some alone time together. She started stirring when I went out and told her he was coming. She'd rallied a little but she still refuses to eat or drink anything. He asked me what happened and I explained as best I could.

It was like it was with my mother. She was in the hospital and they were discussing when to send her home, probably the next day. Early the next morning, she had taken a turn for the worse. By mid-morning, the hospital was telling us that we'd better get over there. She was out of it most of the time we were there. By evening, after they had increased her oxygen, she was lucid and we were able to talk. They sent us home at 8 pm. Mom told me to make sure than Moonie did her homework. At 3 am they called us to tell us that she had passed. She went from being ready to go home to dying in less than a day and a half.  Cry
  

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Reply #567 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 6:04am
 
Skywise has brought her inside. He'd put her down and she started for the bush on the northeast corner of the house -- one of her favorite places. He thinks she wants to find a comfortable place to curl up and die. I've been thinking that all day.  Cry

I'm going to head out. I'm exhausted and there's no telling what tomorrow will bring.

Everyone sleep well and be safe. Smiley Smiley

And good night to my War Queen. I love you, Beloved.
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Reply #568 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 4:44pm
 
The Queen was still breathing this morning and we've been attending her ever since.

She appears to have slipped into a coma so the end can't be far off. She's currently resting in a bed that once belonged to a beloved little dog, then her adopted sister, the Hearth Queen and now, it is hers if only for a short time...  Cry
  

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Reply #569 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 5:04pm
 
Skywise will leave for work in an hour.
Life goes on whether we want it to or not.

The girls and I have cut locks of our hair to go into the Queen's grave with her as it is our custom. The food offerings, toys and catnip will be gathered next.
  

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Reply #570 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 5:33pm
 
The Queen is still with us. The girls and I have started taking down the alterations to the furniture that we've put up the last few years to accommodate her age and reduced agility. It won't be all done today. It will probably be a week before everything is arranged.
  

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Reply #571 - Oct 14th, 2017 at 9:48pm
 
Waiting is hell.....
  

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Reply #572 - Oct 15th, 2017 at 12:58am
 
Shadow, the War Queen, the Greatest of the Great Cats against whom all cats will be compared and fall short, is dead.


Time of Death: 8:50 pm.


She passed peacefully and without struggle or pain. Honor and Glory to Bast for her grace and mercy.

I think I'll go cry now......
  

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Reply #573 - Oct 15th, 2017 at 2:45am
 
I'll compose text for War Queen's final thread tomorrow. I'm too worn out now and since she was such a profound presence in our lives, I want everyone's input.  Cry
  

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Reply #574 - Oct 15th, 2017 at 4:43am
 
Skywise just called and I gave him the news. It was expected but he is still devastated. He's on his way home -- or will be shortly, he needs to collect himself -- and we'll decide whether to bury her tonight or in the morning. I'd prefer doing it in the morning for the practical reason that we will be able to see what we're doing. We're going to bury her next to the Hearth Queen and her grave is back in the woods a bit.

I'm going to head out now. It has been an exhausting four days and I'm tired.

Everyone sleep well and be safe. Smiley Smiley
  

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