Wow! A lot is going on for Ricki. She is fortunate to have you for a mommy. It will be interesting to see what comes from the tests. Please keep us updated. We can all help send light and healing to Ricki. Yes, "special" can have different meaning perhaps in this case it will mean multiple things, not just one. She may also be here as an instrument to help teach you something just as you may be here to help her body (or spirit) heal.
@maggieci, One day I hope Ricki and I can do such things. When she's outdoors right now, she stays far away from people. She realizes it's an open space, which means freedom. She has room to run away if people come close. Sitting on the ground won't entice her to come near. She'll come only if I'm on the patio furniture, and only on rare occasion. This too will change in time and as she heals.
@lovendures, thanks for the healing thoughts. Yesterday, I only got her to eat two small slices of Pet Fresh. She's a Great Dane/Great Pyrenees mix-so she should eat like a horse. Sigh.
@jd1960, I'm sorry for your loss. I'm allergic to cats, so I've never lost one, but I've had tons of pets, from fish, hermit crabs, parakeets, and so many wonderful dogs. It is so hard to lose them and to make such decisions.
Lucy was a very scared rescue when I got her. She now loves people. I had such hopes for Ricki, but I'm not holding my breath. Even if things don't get better for the poor girl, I know in my heart I was meant to find her. In the wrong hands, she would have had a miserable life of fear. If she never comes to me when I call, if we never go for walks, I'll still be happy knowing she's cared for and made comfortable. She's typically relaxed now, except when I move around the house or move unexpectedly when she's up and about. She's not happy at all when I tell her we have to go. She knows I'll catch her, but she's no longer panicked when I do so, she's just not pleased.
Yesterday's impromptu visit to the vet helped, I think. Lucy loves going to the vet. She loves going anywhere. When I catch Ricki, I have to pick her up and carry her to the van. This means that beforehand, I've unlatched all the doors, and opened the van door in the garage. Lucy was ticked that this was the second time this week I told Ricki we were going and Lucy wasn't invited. Ricki was being more evasive than normal, since it was the second time in a week. As I walked towards the garage door carrying Ricki, instead of being unlatched, it was now wide open. This meant Lucy nudged the door open, and seated herself in the van. There was no way she was not going for a ride! And boy was she ticked off that I wouldn't take her out of the car to go in the building! It barely sufficed that I took her on a walk around the grounds. She didn't even get to see people, or get a treat. How dare we? Of course, this perplexed Ricki, but in some ways, I think it helped her to see her sister enthusiastic about going there.
Well, the cards and my thoughts were correct. I had hope that it was Lyme, but it was not. Ricki's condition deteriorated over the weekend, and I lost her this morning. Thank you all who sent healing vibes and prayers.
@cindy So very sorry 🙏🏻🐾🐾🐾🐾🌈💚💜💚✨ May you find comfort in knowing you gave her a safe space to just be who she was, loved unconditionally by you.
@cindy I am so sorry for your loss. Ricki was very lucky to have you. Please take care of yourself and Lucy of course. I am sure she will miss Ricki too. ❤️
@journeywithme2 Oh how sad, Godspeed to Ricki. And much love to you and your pets and family.
Oh my goodness! I am so very sorry to hear this Cindy! I know you had hoped that there would be a better outcome. I have sent you healing energy and love. May you know that Ricki is surrounded by love and feel safe and happy on the other side. Your time with her was a gift and appreciated. Perhaps at some point you will be able to feel grateful energy from her to you.
I hope you are able to learn the cause of her death at some point.
May her memory be a blessing.
Dear Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a fur baby is so much harder than most people realize. Our pets give us so much and we want to protect them. Praying you are able to find comfort and peace and can feel her love for you. Praying she is at peace and in a warm cozy place on the other side and feels your love.
Cindy, bless you and Ricki. She and you chose each other. Your loving spirit helped her move through her life and death with peace and rest that only you could provide for her. ❤️