09/14/07 - Today I went to sleep for the last time.
The cancer started to make my leg uncomfortable, so dad and mom gave me fabulous medications that made me feel great. But it wasn't getting better and, after a while, the meds were not working as good as they should.So I looked into Ken's eyes on Thurs and said please help me and the next morning we went to the vet and I stayed there. My little light went back into the universe and another part of me went to visit the people in my life... I had a good life and a peaceful transition. I will miss you all! Watch for my eyes as I will be watching... XO Juju, Jujucat, King of the pussycats.
07/22/07 - Today I am very cranky. I the past few weeks I have gone to the doctor and started to take medication called antibiotics (ew and yuck) and these funny little white pills that I hear Ken call 'morphine like', they make me feel funny at first, but then I run around the house, laugh and play and don't have a care in the world... Anyway, the surgery is off, I'm just living day to day, I seem to have a sock on me all the time to protect my wound from my roaming tongue. That's it from Juju, but Ken has something to say...
Ken here - I need HELP! This cat has figured every trick I've tried to get him to take the pills without forcing him. You know, the pill in the treat trick, the pill in the wet food trick, the pill laced with anything. Do you know how to get Juju to "enjoy" his medication or trick him into taking it without force? Help if you can!Tks
Ken and Kitty and Juju!
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07/07/07 - Today is a good day for Juju. We almost lost him, as he wasn't eating or able to walk yesterday. Today, he's purring when you pet him, and was "running" around the house (with his bad leg now, it's more of a fast limp with extra tail balancing) but we are so happy that he is hanging on, and in good spirits right now. As selfish as it might be, and we certainly don't want him to suffer, we're just not ready or able to let him go just yet. So please, your well wishes have helped - keep them coming! We are so grateful to you all
Kitty and Ken
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6/29 - We are still waiting on some final test results. Juju has inoperable cancer. Thank you for your well wishes, and for the outpouring of love and support as we go through this difficult time. Juju does not know he is dying, and seems to be in very little pain right now. He is a bit confused as to why we are suddenly feeding him every expensive wet food and bunches of treats and crying all over his soft fur. Again, if you pray or use positive thinking, or meditate, or use the force, or light candles, please include something in your heart for good Juju.
Thank you.
Kitty and Ken
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Juju update - On 6/22/07 Juju's new vet, the wonderful and patient Dr. Vasquez of the North Figueroa Animal Hospital, diagnosed Juju as having an infected tumor on his right rear leg. It was too complicated for him to operate on, so he referred us to another animal surgery hospital. On Thursday June 28 we will take Juju in for an evaluation, and possible surgery if they think they can operate on him.
When Juju was a baby, I also met my husband Ken. The three of us have been together for eleven years, and Ken and I do not have children together. We think of Juju not as an animal, but as a part of our family, with all the best qualities of a human - unconditional love, patience, comfort and tolerance. Juju really does believe he is a person. He goes to bed when we do (although cats are by nature nocturnal), and sleeps with his head on a pillow, and tucked into the covers. He watches TV with us, and is generally a shadow at our heels as we live out our lives around the house. He knows our routines and habits, and has accomodated himself to suit us.
There are so many qualities that make him stand out, make him special.
I do know that death and suffering are always a part of life, and certainly I've had my fair share of those aspects, as has Ken.
I'm just very sad that our baby is ill and hurting. I will try to keep his MySpace page up, and I hope we have good news to report after Thursday. Please, if you pray, include Juju.
Thank you.
~Kitty
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I'm a very happy cat. I live in the moment--most of the time in a state of 'meditation' and bliss. When people are around me, they feel better. When they pet me, they are comforted. I bring good luck to people, hence my name. When people meet me for the first time sometimes they don't even realize I'm a cat. I've been mistaken for an owl, (can you imagine?) an alien and many other things, but I take this in the highest regard. To be different and for humans to want to be close to you is a wonderful thing.
I enjoy sitting looking out the window during the day and sunning myself. In the evening I like to sit with my people to watch television. I enjoy watching the Animal Planet, and the rodeo.
As a younger cat, I had aspirations of being a model or an actor, and I still work out and keep pretty fit by chasing tin foil balls and bits of string.
I really like my picture taken. I love car rides, parmesan cheese, and baths with premium shampoo and conditioner. I love meeting others, so please say hi and we'll be friends!
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