Melissa and Fuzz,

Thank you for the love and hugs. I want to offer you love and support with Fuzz's struggle. I'd like to offer you some thoughts that helped me.

I made a list of things I saw as important to Mona and what made her life worth living, examples are eating, drinking, a daily stroll in the garden, being brushed and stroked, using her scratching box at least once a day, interest in neighbour cats, using the litter box, breathing comfortably, etc. As long as I noticed her doing the things on the list I knew she was good and so was I.

I contacted vet once or twice a week to talk about her progress or lack of progress. I wanted to know what a possible decline would look like. I needed to know the signs so that she wouldn't need emergency care. 

One of the greatest gifts I have learned from Tripawds is that it's better to let our pet go one "week early rather than one day late". My greatest fear was having Mona suffer and seeing her struggle. 

The thing that gave me the most comfort was to live in the moment. I was prepared for the future but did not think about it. I got to enjoy every last moment with Mona. 

I understand your anger. Please update Fuzz's post and tell us where he is at, how you feel and what you need. There are many here who understand and can be of support.

Thank you so much for the suggestion of Tiki Cat Mousse. Mona could eat it with minimal problems. I've passed her remaining packages to a cat whose throat was damaged from poison. I hope it works well for him too.

Hugs and love to you and Fuzz.

Alissa and Amber,

You are absolutely right! Mona did survive the fibrosarcoma diagnosis only because of her amputation. She lived 77 glorious months cancer-free after the amputation. There is much hope for your lovely Amber.

Kerren