RIP sweet China Blue

This morning we had to take the dreaded step of saying goodbye to our girl China,
I found a lump underneath her yesterday so hubby brought her up to work during the afternoon & it was right on the umbilicas so Ken was not too worried about it but she was really stiff in the back so Ken done some chiro to release it & she seemed to be her usual happy self afterwards showing him what a good job he had done once again but during the evening she seemed to go downhill quite rapidly. I had her sleeping with me & had lots of purrs & cuddles but this morning she started dragging her hind legs again & her little face had that empty look that tells you all,we took her back & the boss felt a massive growth in the bowel.
She was our first MC,an ex breeding queen,she was a law unto herself,she was hard work for the first couple of years, she gave us some headaches but she also gave us love by the bucketfulls in return plus the added bonus of our love of MC's.
Sleep tight little one,have fun at Rainbow Bridge with all your past friends,will miss you & luv you always xxx

I'm really sorry. She looks like she was a lovely cat and sounds like she had a fantastic life with you guys. Best wishes, Alison.

Oh, poor China! How very very sad to have to let your lovely girl go. I am so sorry for you and your husband. I wish you all the best; the sweet memories of her will remain forever.
X Anna

Jackie, so sorry to hear about your sad news. Steve.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It takes me back a few months to when I had to say goodbye to my first MC and brings tears to my eyes. She was a lovely lass. How old was she?

I am sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Dan

Very sad! Made even harder by the short time you had to prepare. Glad she meant so much in your life though, as that is a nice legacy.

Thanks everyone,I am still a bit shell shocked how quick it all happened,when we went to pick her up from the cattery yesterday morning we got the expected telling off from Auntie Gloria about the mice santa had taken them,China true to form had been busy drowning them in the water bowl,even a few minutes before we arrived Gloria was busy trying to save them from getting wet again & China was having none of it,could you believe that she was hiding something so sinister from us all.I know she had bad asthma & I suppose I always thought that would be involved in the end but not to be.
She was thirteen & a half Walter so she had been around a fair while but would have been great to be greedy & had her a bit longer.
Now going to go & try to enjoy an evening of murder & mystery,just hope I don't end up being the murderer in it or that could be one step too far today.....x

So sorry to hear that Jackie, our thoughts are with you xxx

So sorry to read about the passing of China, hold on to the happy times. Sending you hugsw at this time Hxx

So very sorry, these decisions are so hard but when the time comes at least we can show our love by allowing our friends go to the Rainbow bridge.

Very sorry for your loss. Run free China Blue.

So Sorry to hear your news - It brings a tear to my eye. You know you gave her a happy life and I hope that gives you some comfort. RIP sweet China

It brought tears to my eyes. Her picture reminded me of my first cat (Siberian) that I lost several years ago; they shared the same coat color.
This kitty opened your hearts to Maincoons. She had a special role to play in your lives and fulfilled her goal completely. May her soul always be in heaven, with other great kitties who passed away but always be remembered.

Our thought are with you at this time sleep with the angels little China xxx

Jackie, I'm so sorry to hear about China. I dread ever having to make that awful decision and pray that I can be as strong as you've been. My heart breaks for you x

Am so sorry to hear of your loss Jackie. Like you, I take comfort knowing that the furry ones we love and have lost are waiting under the rainbow bridge. Am thinking of you.

Big hugs to you. x

so sorry to hear of your loss Jackie

I'm reading this thread with tears in my eyes, so very sorry Jackie. What a special creature she was, as it was down to her that you ended up with 5 more MCs - more than most! She did a really good job on you there! What a lovely picture you have posted too. Sometimes the cats that have given you the most bother and sleepless nights are the ones you miss the most.

Whenever we have lost a most beloved cat, we find the best healer is to look for a new family member straight away. I know this is not for everyone, and I hope I am not being insensitive by suggesting it. We always feel, well, there's a vacancy at the inn, let's fill it! Larry and Monty have been absolutely marvellous in helping us feel better after Bob's passing - new, young life in the house, in bucketfuls! Whatever you decide Jackie, our thoughts are with you xxx

No,not being insensitive at all by what you suggest,in the past we have always gone out & replaced straight away,my only worry now is that China was the peacemaker & nursemaid,it was her who would accept any newcomer into the fold straight away & it was her who used to sleep with them until we chucked the newbies into the mass,so a bit more wary at the moment.Not saying it won't happen though,do miss having a busy little girl...x

Im so very very sorry to hear about China Blue :sad2: huge hugs to you & run free at the bridge beutiful girl xxx

I'm so sorry for your loss ... my "pretty boy" died 11:30pm Dec. 30th -- they will get to meet each other over the Rainbow Bridge. I, sadly, know what you are going through. Hope you can find some peace soon...Blessed Be...Connie

Remember the nice things with this wonderfull Maine Coon, China is now looking at you behind the shiny clouds.

So sorry for you too Connie,lets hope they are having fun together....x