Remembering Ochi, 2016-2017
As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.
– J.K. Rowling
I think this is the most difficult post I’ve ever written so it will be short. Two weeks ago, Ochi began a decline that, even with numerous vet visits and medications, did not turn around. Yesterday she was referred to a specialty vet; blood tests and an ultrasound revealed a blood cancer that had impacted all her major organs. The vet said there was no hope; even putting her through a transfusion would prolong her life only days or weeks. And so we said goodbye.
Ochi was just 16 months old; this Wednesday will be one-year anniversary of her adoption from Austin Pets Alive’s Ringworm Ward.
We are heartbroken.
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Paris Permenter is an award-winning author of 35+ pet and travel books. Along with her husband John Bigley, Paris is the founder and publisher of CatTipper & DogTipper. Paris and John share their home with three cats and two dogs.
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