@cozykelz: Today was Dexter’s appointment to get his stitches out. His biopsy results weren’t what we hoped for. There were no clean margins for either mass. The aggression rate of the mass near his eye is a high index of cell regrowth. We were told that if we want to pursue anything else for him… it would lie with oncology. Due to his age and with only a year estimate (give or take), we know the right choice for us is to allow Dexter the peace of whatever time we have left with him. Instead of discussing next check ups and vaccines, we were met with “we’ll be here when you need us”. And we all know what that meant. The finality of knowing there won’t be any more wellness visits, vaccines, or blood panels hit really hard. Hit me with both relief for him and the stress he won’t have to endure again- as well as dread. The dread I know will sit in my stomach until he lets me know it’s time for that last visit. It’s not time yet, so all I can do now is continue to love him as hard as I can, and try to make sure he is as happy as possible. Thank you to everyone who has showed us such love and support through this. I know pet loss is the inevitable counterpart to the love and joy they bring to us for too short of a time. I’m lucky to be his mom. And lucky to have people who care and share in both the love and the heartache. If you read all this, thanks. We love you. ❤️‍🩹 #catsoftiktok #catmom #blackcat #update #grief

somethingtobe :

It’s never ever easy and the hardest part is making the choice that’s best for them, when it’s worst for you. There’s comfort in knowing you’re putting his needs above your own but devastation in knowing you couldn’t fix it. Sending you, your husband, Dexter, and his siblings all the love/healing comfort I can. 🫶🏻

passionate progressive :

im so sorry. i have a mini panther thats getting up there in age. I suffer from anticipatory grief. there are times I lay with him and cry because I know how time grows short. when its time im gunna wanna go with. little guy is my soul. I hate that we cant keep them forever.

Dark Glimmer Art :

I'm so sorry. My baby just passed from cancer. Looking back it was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through. We decided to do chop treatment and it was very emotionally taxing. Just cherish each day. Love him and know you are doing all you can. Letting go is really hard I'm still not okay and it's been nearly a week. But at the end of the day the disease doesn't care how much we love them. 😔

sunsetlover.321 :

He’s beautiful! He knows how much he is loved!! ❤️

Melanie Marrone256 :

I knew it was coming as well and saved up for the vet to come to the house. it was so peaceful.

samjones_12 :

Just now seeing this, ugh I’m sorry wewsh I love you so much♥️

livvy :

My 6 year old void just got diagnosed with nasal lymphoma after trying to figure out what was wrong since January. I have had a giant pit feeling in my stomach ever since and the anticipatory grief is so hard. Let’s be strong for our boys🐾

Aꪀᧁꫀ 🖤🧿 :

❤️🖤 Oh Dexter, you beautiful baby. Sending love and big hugs to you and you too mumma xoxo

Bubbalove :

I’m so sorry just love on him 🥰🙏🥰🙏🥰🥰🙏

Emina <3 :

I’m so sorry 🥹

AmyDammit🐝 :

Sending so much love for you and sweet Dexter 🥰

Wildheart :

I’m sobbing for you Kelsey. I hope whatever time you have left is filled with unconditional joy and peace. They are in our lives for such a short amount of time but we are their entire worlds, and you and Dylan have given him the best one imaginable ❤️

Ashley Marie :