All my nicer stuff...

[shad0ws0ngs]

Update 4/20/17: I had a few folks ask about my cat recently. He was doing much better, or so it seemed, for a bit there. He was more active and was coping with the lack of full functionality on his left side. However, last Thursday I woke to him vomiting and crying. He had another neurological incident, much worse than the previous. He was blind, unable to walk, and had lost control of his bowels. I made an appointment with the vet and took him in 2 hours later and we put him to sleep. Previous to that, I had worried about when it was time to do that. Weighing quality of life versus my desire to keep him around. I take solace in that, at that point, there was no question in my mind anymore and that it was definitely time. I had him 12 years, I got him right after the worst point in my life and he kept me company through every high and low after, until this one.

[Crime]

I'll ask this, at the risk of sounding insensitive, how old is your cat? And is it a curable disease?

I am also of the belief if a pet threatens your quality of life then put it down. Nobody is going to say sorry your cats is sick, skip this month's rent or mortgage payment, and it sounds like you fall into the category of needing to make a tough decision. /cry.

That said, I always loved my pets and have great sympathy for your situation.

Ugh...

Good luck.

[shad0ws0ngs]

He is about 13 and they are thinking it's a brain tumor and so, no, not curable, just treatable. I just feel like if I don't do what I can I will regret it. At least this way I can say I tried. And if it's an issue of my cat or my game, it's not a hard decision.

[Viekn]

I just feel like if I don't do what I can I will regret it.

Just sharing my own experience as I've had to put down pets and been around many others that had to put theirs down. No matter what, you will always have some doubts later whether you could have or should have done more.

[Fallen]

Best of luck with your pet, Japh.

[velderan]

I've recently pumped about 2,000 into my dog for an amputation and cancer treatments. That gave us an extra three months with her, but she's fading fast and in a ton of pain. We are going to have to put her down soon if my wife will allow it. I'm sorry for your situation, it's currently VERY close to home here as well.

[nindon]

I would give you 35 mil. for the plinite wristband.

As long as we're offering medical advice, I would not pay $2,000 for care for an elderly cat. If the vet estimated $2k, then I would expect there to be other associated expenses over the coming months that will increase the total cost to more than $2k. Save your cat a lot of pain. You could get a kitten, which would be sort of like an adventure. Also, if I ever develop a brain tumor, please forget everything I just posted.

[evasive1]

Major kudos for the obvious value you place on life. Even if it's not your own. You have a ton of great things, no doubt, but your demeanor convinces me you realize it's just a game, it's just words. Most of which can be amassed again.

I'd be interested in the mithril aug chain, and the urnon langseax at whatever price you deem fair.

[Viekn]

but your demeanor convinces me you realize it's just a game, it's just words.

Something we'd all do well to remember sometimes.

[megadeth]

That sucks Japh. We had to put down one of our dogs recently. My wife decided it was time because I couldn't bring myself to let her go. It was very difficult, but we both wanted her to go in peace and with dignity. We spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars over her last couple years of life to give her the best quality of life we could. We always worried about us being selfish and keeping her around in pain and suffering, but...I think you'll know when it's time. I wish you the best in this difficult time

[Elvenlady]

My thoughts are with you, Japhrimel. Our pets, and their comfort, are far more important that a few lines of text. I'm interested in both the pocket watch and ivory glass vial, and, like evasive1, I'll offer whatever price you deem to be fair.

[Jhynnifer]

Hey Japh,

I'm sorry to hear about your little family member, it's never easy to deal with the sickness of a pet and I commend you for making the decision to help the little guy. =)

I'd be interested in your custom ghoul ring and pocket watch (and making the deal that I wouldn't sell them to anyone but you if you want them back). I'm not entirely sure what you're looking for them but I'm probably willing to go a little higher because I know it's for a good cause. PM or IM me?

[Crime]

I'm sorry, but at 13 you need to consider what kind of torture you are about to put the cat through.

It's a terrible thing, to consider it, I had a cat that lived to 14 and then wandered off one day...

The hard inescapable truth is the cat is near the end.

Seriously, you may be about to inflict a hardship I'd never wish on any loved one.

You need Dr. Catvorkian.

[poison_Owns]

i'm sure he's considered his options and he's really gotta walk his own path with this. I had a similar situation take place with my dog. They wanted to try medications first, so after about $1500 of medication and 24/7 monitoring, I chose to put down my 10 year old dog who had a tumor rather than going through the surgery.

i'd do it again though.

[rolfard]

My heart goes out to you Japh.

[Crime]

There is no doubt this is a painful time and I've loved every dog and cat I've ever owned.

There is mercy if the animal will live in pain and suffering the rest of their days. Sad as this is.

Everyone must walk their own path, but sometimes it is good to hear truth even when it tears your heart out.

I hope your cat lives to 20 happily if possible, but hope the vet has an accident if your going to subject it to a life of misery where normally nature would take it's course.

Choose wisely.

[shad0ws0ngs]

thanks for all the thoughts and kind words everyone. I apologize if I am not getting back to anyone as quick as they would like, but it's a lot of PMs and posts while also trying to focus on real world stuff. I will do my best to respond to each as quick as I can. I have a few items that a number of people have inquired on and some of which I have had multiple offers, so I am leaning towards putting them up for auction. I don't intend to upset or offend anyone, just trying to organize and keep up atm. Thank.

As for my cat, they're thinking it's either a massive stroke or a type of tumor that is rare for cats, but due to his having already been on medication, it makes it harder to determine for certain which it is. So, it's a matter of seeing if he gets better on steroids over the next week and, if he does, it was a stroke or the steroids are helping. And if that is the case, they want to lower the steroid dose to see if that has an effect, to determine which it is. And, if he doesn't get better, it's the tumor.

[shad0ws0ngs]

and again, I am trying to respond to all posts and PMs and IMs, but am getting a bit swamped. If I haven't responded, please do feel free to PM me or contact me again. If I am logged in and not responding, I'm probably trying to go through the above mentioned, but make myself available to anyone I have a pending sale with.

I have sold the plinite wristband, that is the item that is getting the most inquiries on so far. I did not expect to get 35m for it and so took the first offer of 35m. Then got like 4-5 more offers of 35m, so I am thinking my estimate at it's value was a wee bit low. But, done is done.

I updated the thread with a little *note above any item that was getting a lot of interest and I also moved items that I had agreed to sell at the bottom, to try to help keep things clear.


And for the age and whatnot of the cat.. It's all been testing to try to find out what is wrong, up to this point. As much as I want him to be around another 5-10 years, I know that's not a reasonable expectation. If it's a stroke, he should get better. If it's a tumor he might get temporarily better, but he might not. We should know, one way or the other, within the next week to two weeks and will go from there. He's getting around ok, but not great. He's using his litter box without too much trouble. He keeps running into things because his brain isn't interpreting anything from his left eye. I set up everything he needs in my room so I can keep a close eye on him and keep him from falling off anything or trying to climb. He's mostly sleeping, but I am hoping that is due to the anesthetic from earlier today when he got his MRI. And when he is up and about he keeps wanting to be held, which is pretty normal for him.

[beldannon5]

My 11 year old dog a couple of months ago all of a sudden couldn't move. wouldn't eat or anything, We did get her on medicine. it didn't seem to help at first. The doctor suggested an mri or catscan which would be in the thousands which we can't afford. So he mentioned we could try the medicine for a few weeks or a month and see. As of this week she is off tramadyl off predisone and seem to be better. We are not sure if she had a small stroke or maybe a slipped disc or something. Doctor though neurological as well.

I am hoping and praying my buttercup lives longer, for now she is having good quality of life so I don't have to make that hard decision. Hopefully this is the same type of thing that happened with your cat and it gets betterwithout surgery

[shad0ws0ngs]

I went with the MRI, which yeah, was ridiculously expensive. It was inconclusive, which annoys me to no end. But I do know he wont need surgery, but that's because if it's a stroke he'll recover and if it's the tumor it's in a place they can't do surgery. They said chemo was an option, but as much as I hate to say it, I think that is where I draw the line. You don't hear anyone having a pleasant chemo experience and if he's already not doing well, it seems like needless suffering at that point. So, yeah, just the steroids for now and waiting to see. Which is exactly what we would have done without the MRI, which continues to annoy me to no end.

I got him at a particularly low point in my life and having him helped a lot. So, I am just trying to do the same, as much as I can. I posted this at a friend's request a few years back, after bragging about him, if anyone wants to see. It's from like 2013 I think, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DDS53YSlE0

[Whirlin]

May want to just openly ask for donations to help take care of that MRI bill, rather than fully cashing out, or selling something you'd regret.

More retarded things have gotten funded here before. (http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?106694-GIFT-OF-ADVENTURE)

[C.Difficile]

I think you were taken advantage of on the plinite wristband. You asked for a low amount, but you're in an emotional period and I don't think it's right. If the buyer is not a complete douche, he should probably offer to return the bracers so you can sell it and get the maximum amount so you can take care of your cat.

Ditto on the gofundme. Cute videos and pics of animals = $$$

There was some hesitation for me when you said the reason you want to pay for this surgery is because you'd feel like crap if you didn't. Sounds more like you're doing this more for you than for your pet. Make sure you weigh both sides completely like the life expectancy and quality of life on the back end, the pain of the actual surgery and all that.

[Ceyrin]

There was some hesitation for me when you said the reason you want to pay for this surgery is because you'd feel like crap if you didn't. Sounds more like you're doing this more for you than for your pet. Make sure you weigh both sides completely like the life expectancy and quality of life on the back end, the pain of the actual surgery and all that.

I have to echo this sentiment. It may not be the most you can do, but just because we can do a thing doesn't necessarily mean it is the best thing to do.

In the end, follow your heart and live with no regrets.

If you still need some amount of cash, contact me privately with how much you think you'll need and I'll be happy to pawn your stuff for you to reclaim at a later date if I can help.

[beldannon5]

I do love this community

[Wrathbringer]

I do love this community

It's taking everything I have not to troll this thread.

[macgyver]

Catscan, this made me chuckle.

But, I would've paid the 50 bucks and have him euthanized used the MRI money for a nice plot/memorial in the pet cemetary.

[velderan]

This thread puts me straight in my feels... I have a quality of life with an optional euthanization appointment scheduled for my wife's service (emotional support) dog tomorrow afternoon. Life sucks.

[megadeth]

Catscan, this made me chuckle.

But, I would've paid the 50 bucks and have him euthanized used the MRI money for a nice plot/memorial in the pet cemetary.


Dude, even Wrath held back. Instead of empathy or support you say this dumb shit. When are you going to stop posting?

[macgyver]

Dude, even Wrath held back. Instead of empathy or support you say this dumb shit. When are you going to stop posting?

Please, I have 2 cats myself and had 4 overall, cats eventually pass away as do most living things. Again, at his cat's age it's better to create something to remember them by than try to painfully (for the cat especially) hang on. Now, I have my cats bred and I take care of his kittens when he passes.

[macgayver]

Dude, even Wrath held back. Instead of empathy or support you say this dumb shit. When are you going to stop posting?

Sorry, the dicks in my mouth can't stop me from typing. I'll try to work on it.

[Stolis]

Hope your cat gets better man, glad people stepped up to help you out as well.

[Hydra]

Had to put down our 15 year old collie and a 16 year old cat last year. Both were done with the pet's quality of life in mind. It always sucks to have to make those calls.

On the other end of the scale, my wife and I spent about $3000 for a thyroid treatment for our cat, who we believe to be under 7 years old. If he was much older we would have just treated him with meds for the rest of his life, but as he is younger it seemed to be the better call, and I don't regret it.

At any rate, my thoughts are with you and I hope your cat recovers.

[Izalude]

Good luck! I hope everything works out!

[FlayedAngel]

Yay, glad to hear dude!

Here's hoping for a swift recovery.