When I was going through my divorce T and I stopped by our local pet store one day. Heavens Gate, the local animal shelter, was there with kittens. T was immediately drawn towards the cutest black, male kitten and I couldn't say no. T decided to call him Bafana after the South African soccer team.
Fast forward a few years and we were ready to move to Oregon and T was about to go on his gap year. Bear's son Dustin lived in Idaho and because we did not know the situation of having so many animals asked him if he could take Bafana. We knew that Bafana would be in good hands.
Two years later and Dustin has moved to Oregon and is currently staying with us until he finds his own place. He told us that Bafana had not been eating and was losing weight. Yesterday I took kitty boy to the vet and was told that he has severe liver failure and at this point comfort care is all we can do.
He is so lovable and still playful so we will wait until he lets us know that he is ready to go. I have been feeding him by hand and wish he would eat more.
Bafana, what a beautiful boy.
Thoughts and hugs go out to you..
ReplyDeleteBafana reminds me of my Jet.
Oh Nubian, so sorry for you all! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThat really sucks! Sorry you have to go through that.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is with you. What a beauty and how lucky to have so much love. (And I agree with Vinny C. That really sucks!)
ReplyDeleteHugs for you and peace for your kitty.
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear that! We lost Snick to the same thing. Bafana is lucky to be back home with his family. Our whole family sends their love.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Bafana, dear boy. How is he doing now?
ReplyDeleteThank you to all for your comments. Bafana is still very lovable and eating well, but unfortunately still very yellow. We are making sure he has lots of love and he can eat anything he wants.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful boy. I know he's in good hands—spoil him as best you can.
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