So sorry Marley. Big hugs.

I'm just so very sorry for your loss Marley,

I so admire you for taking on Hospice kitties. Bless you. I hope people appreciate what a difficult thing you are doing both in the care needed and the love you give knowing you will soon lose the what you love.

We gave our last cat kitty IVs, under the soft skin in his neck. for almost two years. When he failed suddenly we had to let him go. My neighbor urged me to take in a cat needing health care. She volunteers for a shelter. But I told her I just couldn't face it so we adopted a young rescued feral cat instead.

I'm sorry for your loss.Animals can be part of one's family.
Hope we can fill a little of the space left by your lovely kitty.

I am so sorry Marley. Kiki was beautiful and looked happy in the photos.

What a wonderful thing that you do. It takes so much courage taking care of these very special beings as they move on to the next world. You are a special lady and KiKi was lucky to have you by his side. How can you not get attached ? Not only are you living with them but you are sharing in one of the most intimate moments of their lives. May Kiki rest in peace knowing that he was loved right through the end and beyond.

( One of the biggest regrets I will have til the day I die, is that our cat died alone at the hospital...though the vet and the assistant told me that they were with her, I think that they were just trying to make me and my mom feel better. I had come home for a couple of hours of sleep when they called me back telling me she wouldn't make it.)

So sorry to hear about Kiki's passing. Big hugs for you. He was lucky to have you there for him.

I'm late to this thread, but also wanted to say that I am so so so so so sorry. Hope you're doing okay.

Hey Everyone - what a nice surprise when I logged in this morning to YLF that this thread about Kiki has been bumped up. Earlier this morning I was thinking about him and really missing him - he used to sit on my newspaper while I drank my first cup of coffee! Thanks for all of your kind words. I know there are others on this forum that do animal rescue as well. I recommend it to anyone who likes animals - the most rewarding and heartwarming thing I've ever been involved in!

I'm late here but sorry to hear about Kiki. It's always sad when a furbaby moves on. That's wonderful that you do animal rescue.

Somehow I'm late to this thread, too! Hugs to you, Marley, on the loss of your dear Kiki! He was a handsome fellow and you and he were fortunate to have found one another! XXX OOO

Marley, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Kiki. Losing a pet is such a painful experience, and knowing that an animal is terminally ill really doesn't make it any less traumatic!
That is fantastic that you and your husband take hospice cats into your home. What a generous thing to do. I am sure that you give them the best love and attention and make their final days extremely warm and comfortable.
How did you get involved with animal rescue/hospice care? I've seriously considered getting involved with animal rescue in the future when I'm in a situation where I could devote that level of time - and when I'm living in a location that allows it. (Cats are allowed where I'm living, but unfortunately they are out of the question as too many family members who visit are VERY allergic to kitties.)

So sorry to hear about your kitty, he looks like he was a lovely little guy. I lost one of my cats 2 years ago coming up on the 3rd of Nov at the young age of 6, and I still miss her dearly; not looking forward to the day I lose my other one who's 11 now. It's so great of you to take in hospice cats and care for them, what a wonderful thing to do!