[Felvtalk] My Harley is gone

[Lance]

I’m so sorry to read that Harley is gone, Marsha. I’m glad that he had some good moments over the last few days. Difficult as it was, you made a choice to not let him suffer, and you made that choice with the same love you shared with him throughout his life.

Take care.

Lance 
 
> On May 15, 2015, at 8:24 PM, Marsha <martia at lynxe.com> wrote:
> 
> My sweet little FeLV+ Harley, just barely 5 years old, went to join his buddy Milkdud across the Rainbow Bridge today.  There is a pet cremation service about an hour from me that does individual cremations, and you can arrange to attend if you want to.  I put his catnip heart in with him, and a dandelion blossom, covered him with the petals from a red rose, and then let some of my tears drop onto him.  I sat with him outside in a glider chair until they were ready for him.  The weather was nice, and I looked out into a peaceful wooded area.  Only the very slightest breeze, so the rose petals didn't blow away.  I carried him inside when they were ready, but didn't remain for the process.  I chose an urn that looks like a black cat (like Harley) crouching to pounce on a mouse.  I may put it in his favorite hunting spot, if it doesn't upset Brock (Harley's FeLV+ roommate).
> 
> The last several days, Harley could only have broth (tuna juice, the juice from Fancy Feast Appetizers, etc.) and he had a difficult time getting even that down due to the growth of his cancer.  Rather than take the chance of him choking on his broth over the weekend, I took him to the vet to help him cross over.  He remained in bed nearly all the time the last 3 days, but thanks to his pain meds, he did enjoy some pets, tummy rubs, and naps in his last days.
> 
> Marsha
> 
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