Ki-Ki and the Rainbow Bridge

Hi Everyone.  This is the last post from me, Ki-Ki.  I am at the Rainbow Bridge as of May 19, 2020.  I will let you know what happened to me.

I was diagnosed with feline mammary cancer on 2-8-2020, as a result of the biopsy of the tumors that were removed on 2-4-20.  It was an aggressive cancer.  Recovering from the surgery was rough, but I made it through.  Mom started putting "onesies" on me so that I wouldn't irritate my incision, and so that she could rub my back without getting a handful of hair.  I would sit on her lap and let her stroke my back for many minutes.  I think she enjoyed it as much as I did!  She and I had this special time early in the morning when I would sit on her lap.

I was introduced to "Annie".  Annie was a pet-whisperer.  She could communicate with me.  Mom learned of her through one of her friends at the gym who had six cats!  Anyway, on February 29, 2020, Annie came over and met with Mom and Dad.  I had a lot to say about my sickness, and that I would be leaving them in the next several months.  I knew that there was something going on with my body, but I did not know how to tell them.  I had no symptoms, but there were obvious lumps on my belly before they were removed.  My vet was Dr. Brett Johnson, and my wonderful vet tech was Vicki Burch at Keystone Animal Hospital.  They were always so good and gentle with me.

Mom found that my tumors were back and growing towards the end of April.  My tumors were pressing on my bladder and I was leaving droplets around on the floor.  I had been doing this for about a month, but they didn't figure it out until mid-May.  Mom and Dad seemed to act very attentive towards me, and they showed me more love than I thought was possible in those final days.  Annie has a phone session with Mom on May 18, 2020.  She let Mom know that it was time for them to let go of me.  I was ready to go, and I looked forward to what was ahead for me. We had one last night together, and I tried to purr and snuggle just as much as I could muster with them!

The next morning was a Tuesday, they put me in my carrier and took me to the vet's one last time.  I knew what was going to happen, and Mom knew that I knew.  She just kept talking to me, and so did Dad.  They were really struggling.  I did not know what to expect, but I knew that it would be over quickly.  Dad had a really hard time after they gave me the shot to relax me and put me to sleep.  He broke down sobbing and it broke my heart...but still I had to go.  Mom was trying to soothe me and help me on my journey.  Even Vicki said some words to me before she gave me the final shot.  She is so sweet.

I was cremated and the urn/box and ashes were returned to Mom and Dad on Saturday.  Mom put a great picture of me in a white onesie on the front of the box.  The cremation place also sent a little paw-print in plaster back with my ashes.  They were mounted on the wall.  Mom and Dad cleaned all of my things, tore down my room, and packed all of my belongings away and cleaned the house, especially the floors.  They were dealing with their grief in the best way that they knew how.

I know that they miss me.  I miss them terribly.  But, I am well, and free of pain, and happy with the many other cats and dogs at the Rainbow Bridge.  My life with Mom and Dad stretched into 13-1/2 years.  They treated me so well.  I ruled the house...they know it and I knew it...but it seemed to be okay.  It has been nice periodically talking with everyone who would read about it.  You humans have got a good thing going.

I hope to see...I KNOW I will see.... Mom and Dad at the Rainbow Bridge....some day!  And we will all be happy to be together again!

(signing off)  Ki-Ki

Christmas Season--YAY!

Hi All !!  It is the Christmas Season, and our house has been decorated since two weeks before Thanksgiving.  My parents are ON IT!!!  All is okay with me.  The house is cozy, and I have a pillow in front of a livingroom heat register.  Yep, my bed it great that sits on top of the master bedroom bed.  But, my my pillow's placement gives me extra warmth!  I just love to be warm.  I love for Mom and Dad to be happy and content too. All is well with them.  I hope that everyone finds peace, serenity and happiness during this season in whatever manner they can.  Have you tried CATNIP?  It works for me!!  

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

I'm B-A-A-A-A-C-C-K!

Hi Everyone!

It is good to be back.  Amy has juggled a few things between a couple of years ago and now.  But, you'll just have to read her blog about her life.  THIS IS ALL ABOUT ME, AMIGOS!!

I am doing super-great!  I continue to weight 8 pounds, and I think Mom and Dad are starving me.  They feed me little bits of food no oftener than 20 minutes apart....because I regurgitate my food.  This is no fun, trust me!!  They have this stupid clock  on the refrigerator that tells them when they last fed me something.  I can't reach the clock with my paws, and I don't understand the system they are using but I am hungry a lot of the time.  Then my buddy, my vet, told Mom and Dad in October that they could feed me 4 small scoops of food each day, instead of 3!!  Yippee!  YAY!  The vet is my best buddy ever!  I don't care if he sticks a thermometer up my hoo-haa....now I get 33% more food!

We're all good here!  welcome to the Holiday Season!

Ki-Ki-meister, Esquire

Ki-Ki's Got A New House

Hello.  It is a decent March day in the Midwest.  I am speaking from our new house that we moved into last Oct. 31, 2014. Mom and Dad outdid themselves this time. A 63-year old house they totally renovated. One floor and a basement.  I can still go 'sploring though. The basement is real neat, and practically empty. They got rid of a lot of things before they moved.  We only moved about 2 blocks.  But we are in our own house with our own yard and many, many trees.

The house has all these registers in the walls, and Mom put my bed right under one.  It is so toasty warm for me.  I am so lucky.  Mom got some catnip spray  she puts on this thing I can scratch my back on.  They act so silly when I'm all stirred up using that thing.  What's the BIG DEAL? Can't they amuse themselves some other way????

The house has hardwood floors, which is pretty cool, 'cause when I upchuck, it's easy to clean up.  I am really happy here.  The picture of me was taken at the old apartment.  Mom just loves to catch me on film.  I'm pretty photogenic....don't you think?  I am a happy kitty. Dad has talked about getting a pal for me to keep me busy.  So, I've been gettin' out those resumes so Dad will think I'm earning my keep!!!   Catch ya later.  Ki-Ki

Hello from the Ki-Ki Meister

Ok. Ok. I know. I haven't written much in awhile. But I have been so busy EATING and SLEEPING and BATHING, and REPEATING THAT SEQUENCE. Oh yeah, and I ALLOW DAD TO BRUSH ME, and I watch movies with them. I like to watch the French films with Dad. cive vous ple??? (or something like that). I am still a 2-people cat. Mom, Dad are my only two people I allow myself to be around. It took so long to train them to my needs and likes! Sheesh! Aren't I purty sitting under last year's Christmas tree? 

Hey, I have a new trick. I yowl until Mom or Dad lets me go out on the patio. Man, it's a JUNGLE out there!!!!! I am in the wild, hunting untamed prey. I creep through the grass, steathily sizing up my next victim, crouching....waiting....waiting....they're gonna get it. Wait, gotta lick that hind leg. Oooops. They got away! 

Mom, can I go back inside to catch another nap before dinner-time? Maybe I'll catch that giselle the next time around. And by the way, can you fix that salmon steak that I love so much? I love you, Mom,....yes you can scratch me on the neck...okay, that's enough.

I'm so glad you got to see me this afternoon.... 'til next time. Ki-Ki

Hello from Ki-Ki

Hi Everyone ! I haven't posted for awhile....there is so much to tell. Dad is certainly taking care of me a lot more than he used to. He brushes me. I fuss but I really like it when he does. I sit between him and Mom when they watch a movie at home on the sofa. I feel so safe and secure with them. They both pet me a lot. They are still monitoring my food intake: 7am, 11am, 4:30pm, 8:30pm. Oh, and I fweep from 11am-4:30pm USUALLY. Life is good. They still bathe me in the bathtub every 8 weeks, and I bit Mom real bad the last time. Got her good. She didn't even yell at me. But she bled all in my bath water. Yuck!! Oh well, I will be better about writing. Signing off, Ki-Ki

It Certainly Is Fall in Indiana Yay!!!!!!!

Hello Everyone. Mom caught me with the camera again. And I was fweepin! Hey, hows about them Colts? Doing great this season. So are the Steelers (I guess). It is cold in this house. "They" haven't turned the boilers on yet. Hey ! Now wait a minute! I went to the vet's for the 2nd time since I've lived here. I thought I was homeless! I was in a cardboard box for about 1.5 hours! It was awful. Mom put my muzzle on. I got 2 shots. I was a good kitty. I kept to myself the rest of the day. I thought Mom was punishing me by taking me there. But then I curled up onthe armchair with her, and she let me sleep next to her. After being unseasonably hot this past weekend, it is now a lot cooler. I thought this pix of me was awfully p-u-r-r-r-r-t-y. Don't you? Hey, if you want to get a neat pet like me...adopt from a shelter. Too many of my kind are being killed because of over-population. Thanks. Ki-Ki (signing out)