Today, December 7th, 2016, a day that will live in memory, at 9:45 AM, Malandro went to sleep peacefully and without suffering to go meet with Shere Khan in the beyond.
Malandro caught FeLV from being constantly exposed to Shere Khan. The disease in Malandro caused a lymphoma between his lungs which in turn caused fluid buildup inside his chest cavity. The tumor itself was intractable and inoperable, and the life expectative was not a good one. I could not bear to see my beautiful Malandro waste away like Shere Khan did, and so the decision, while painful and heart wrenching, was not a difficult one.
Like with Shere Khan, I was there to be with Malandro in his final moments. When he went away I bawled like a baby.
I will adopt again, there’s no doubt in my mind about that. If there are people actually reading this blog who are planning to adopt a cat, my advice is, yes! Adopt, adopt early, adopt with your heart, and enjoy your little tiger / panther to the fullest. I sure enjoyed mine, and they both taught me so much.
Hunt well, my Malandro.