Mooper Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Mum called this morning to say our beloved Scamp (by name and nature) was PTS yesterday with a massive tumour on his liver. It must have been so aggressive ... it just came out of nowhere, but we hope that means he wasn't in pain for long. He went off his food last week, dropped some weight and condition, and went straight to the vet. That day, Thursday, lumps began appearing everywhere. The vet offered to give him pain medication and send him home, but mum and dad knew it was time to say goodbye. Scamp came to us from a farm as a very young puppy, in 1995. His mother had been run over by a tractor when he was very young and he seemed to have no idea how to be a dog. Our family cat, Misty, taught him how to be a cat instead He turned 14 in March. We never thought he'd make it that far. We nearly lost him as a pup, with the Weston Creek vet taking him home overnight to make sure he made it through a mystery illness. He had a second brush with death when bitten by a snake a few years back. And more recently he nearly choked on a chicken wing. But it wasn't his time until yesterday. Rest in peace, little man. Your mate Chloe misses you as much as we all do. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a lucky boy he was to have such a wonderful, loving home. He looks gorgeous. RIP little Scamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 What a cutie he was! Sorry for your loss At least he didn't suffer for too long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 so sad for you Moops. What a little cutie he was, and the cat must have taught him about the many lives of a cat too - he certainly gave you all many frights. But got to a lovely age. hope his little mate is not missing him too much. many hugs from fifi, danny & hounds xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longclaw Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Oh Moops, I'm so very sorry What a beautiful boy he was, and what a wonderful age! And yes, it sounds like his condition came on so rapidly that he would not have been in pain for long. Run free Scamp, watch over your family who are missing you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3shepherds Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 So sorry Moops - he looks a lovely boy rest in peace Scamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 RIP Scamp as Kirty said what a great life you have lead. Hugs to all the family J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula- Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I'm so sorry Moops RIP Scamp, have fun at the bridge little fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaywoman68 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I'm sorry to hear about your family's loss Moops He lived out a long wonderful life with your family He was a very lucky boy! RIP Scamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Rest In Peace Scamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very sorry Moops RIP little Scamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Scamp looked a very cute and loved boy RIP scamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodysMum Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 He looked adorable. I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Thank you all I can't believe he's gone When we got Scamp, I remember thinking my Grandma wouldn't be with us for long ... she's still here at 96yo or so , but Scamp is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 so sorry for your loss Mooper RIP little man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Rip Scamp - run free at that bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Angel Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 So Sorry for your loss Mooper - run free Scamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 What sad news Moops :D . Scamp seemed much younger than his years, so he must have thoroughly enjoyed his life. My first kitty also had liver cancer. It also was very, very quick and was very nasty. Your Mum and Dad did the right thing. Bye bye Scamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thank you, BMP. You were one of the few locals who met the little man. I'll never forget this lovely photo that your OH took of Scamp when you brought Rupert (your first foster?) around for a playdate: I said goodbye to Scamp, in a weird way, this morning. I had a dream, just before I woke up, that he climbed on my lap and curled up, sitting there just looking up at me while I stroked him and said goodbye. I woke up sobbing, but it felt good to say goodbye. It seemed so realistic ;) I was probably stroking my OH's head in my sleep ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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