3/2014 Sargent is an approx 7 year old FIV+ cat. He is a big lovable Tom cat who loves head scratches.
He came to us by way of a really good animal control facility in Tennessee. I do not think I have every seen an open admission
shelter go to so much work to save a life. And to them we say thank you! He was turned in as a stray. He is still a bit
frightened at all the changes in his life but seems to be friendly. I hope he likes other cats too :) He was neutered a week before
he came to us so he will have to do a full 3 weeks in quarantine until all the testosterone leaves his system.
UPDATE: He has moved into his room and adjusting well. He likes other cats :)
Sargent
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12/01/2023
Dear friends,
It weighs on us with a heavy heart to inform you that our beloved Sargent
has passed the Rainbow Bridge. It was something we knew drew closer
as the months passed. Sargent was 17 - 18 years old but he only knew his
true age. Over the past two years we have been battling and treating a
number of ailments for him. About two years ago he began to have
seizures. We maintained therapeutic levels the entire time with
epilepsy medication. As he became older we started pain management for
his hips and back with cold laser therapy, pain medication and injections.
This last year he was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Diabetes that
was treated with proper medication as well. The last couple of days his
appetite started to dwindle. However, he was still enjoying his multiple
daily churu treat times. Cats are so good at pretending and putting on a
fiacad when they don't feel their best. Today, he looked at us.. tired,
hunched in pain.. He let the mask down. We let him go for what was best
for him. As far as medication and therapy there wasn't anything else to
help manage the pain. He was a big lovable Tom cat who loved head
scratches. He came to us from a really good animal control facility in
Tennessee in 2014. It's hard to imagine Sargent as a timid guy from when
he first arrived. He grew to become such an affectionate older man. He
would become a bright-eyed kitten once more when you would pull out his
favorite ribbon toy to play. He truly was most at peace when he was able
to spend his sunny afternoons in the memorial garden. Our hearts are
breaking to look into room one peering at the empty spot next to Bear but
it comes with great comfort knowing that Sargent was able to have this
long life as an FIV+ cat. He was loved by many, able to get the best
medical care possible, and never had to worry about food or ever being
cold again.
Thank you for making it possible to care for him over the 10 years that
gave him the life that ALL cats deserve.
I'm so sorry,
Sam
3/2014 Sargent is an approx 7 year old FIV+ cat. He is a big
lovable Tom cat who loves head scratches.
He came to us by way of a really good animal control facility in
Tennessee. I do not think I have every seen an open admission
shelter go to so much work to save a life. And to them we say
thank you! He was turned in as a stray. He is still a bit
frightened at all the changes in his life but seems to be friendly.
I hope he likes other cats too :) He was neutered a week before
he came to us so he will have to do a full 3 weeks in quarantine
until all the testosterone leaves his system.
UPDATE: He has moved into his room and adjusting well.
He likes other cats :)
Sponsored by Sarina - Thank you!
Sponsored by Casey - Thank you!
Sponsored by Amy - Thank you!
Sponsored by Barbara - Thank you!
Sponsored by Kellie - Thank you!
Sargent
Sponsored by Bhavana - Thank you!
Sponsored by Wanda - Thank you!
Sponsored by Julia - Thank you!
Sponsored by Kevin - Thank you!
Sponsored by Margaret- Thank You!
12/01/2023
Dear friends,
It weighs on us with a heavy heart to inform you that our beloved Sargent
has passed the Rainbow Bridge. It was something we knew drew closer
as the months passed. Sargent was 17 - 18 years old but he only knew his
true age. Over the past two years we have been battling and treating a
number of ailments for him. About two years ago he began to have
seizures. We maintained therapeutic levels the entire time with
epilepsy medication. As he became older we started pain management for
his hips and back with cold laser therapy, pain medication and injections.
This last year he was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Diabetes that
was treated with proper medication as well. The last couple of days his
appetite started to dwindle. However, he was still enjoying his multiple
daily churu treat times. Cats are so good at pretending and putting on a
fiacad when they don't feel their best. Today, he looked at us.. tired,
hunched in pain.. He let the mask down. We let him go for what was best
for him. As far as medication and therapy there wasn't anything else to
help manage the pain. He was a big lovable Tom cat who loved head
scratches. He came to us from a really good animal control facility in
Tennessee in 2014. It's hard to imagine Sargent as a timid guy from when
he first arrived. He grew to become such an affectionate older man. He
would become a bright-eyed kitten once more when you would pull out his
favorite ribbon toy to play. He truly was most at peace when he was able
to spend his sunny afternoons in the memorial garden. Our hearts are
breaking to look into room one peering at the empty spot next to Bear but
it comes with great comfort knowing that Sargent was able to have this
long life as an FIV+ cat. He was loved by many, able to get the best
medical care possible, and never had to worry about food or ever being
cold again.
Thank you for making it possible to care for him over the 10 years that
gave him the life that ALL cats deserve.
I'm so sorry,
Sam
