4 years ago
Last night we ran into this ER vet with our baby, ...
Last night we ran into this ER vet with our baby, Astaroth, who died suddenly just 2 minutes away, on our way. The staff took him in and immediately began trying to revive him.
It was too late, 10 or so minutes and we were greeted by the Dr who gave us the news I expected. That it may be time to call it. He was putting it as nicely as possible, but I understood. He was compassionate as ever, comforting to hear speak. He explained what he believed might have happened to our precious baby, and spoke with kindness, and warmth as he did so. My cat died last night and nothing can stop the pain I feel. He was only barely 5 years old.
But the staff here was wonderful. They were sweet, empathetic, and they did their best to save him. I don't think enough credit is given to heroes like these people.
They are doing one of the hardest jobs to do. As a former embalmer, I understand how tender the last moments are for families.
And my cat was just that. Family. And I trust him in their care even though he is gone. They wrapped him in a wonderful blanket he would have loved, and let us say goodbye for as long as we needed to.
Thank you, for trying to save him. He is 1/4th of a family of me, my husband, and our other cat Aleister. Astaroth was a rescue and grew up with Aleister in our home, he was loved. So much. I cannot have children.. So these two boys are my entire universe. My babies. Thank you, for doing your best.