Meeko

My heart is completely broken, beyond broken. 

My Meeko crossed over the rainbow bridge

June 6, 2022

It all started a couple weeks ago when I noticed that Meeko was peeing blood. So, I brought him to the vet and the vet said it could be a number of things, especially since we just moved across the country. She took urine samples along with some blood samples, but we wouldn’t know the results for at least a week since they needed to send the samples out.

Before going to the vet, Meeko was eating and drinking as normal, but after returning from the vet, Meeko stopped eating. I had a feeling something was wrong, so Meeko returned to the vet. The vet did an ultrasound and it was what we thought, cancer. 

In my mind, I kept telling myself that it’s Meeko’s time, he lived an amazing life with us for the past 16 years, but in my heart, I wasn’t ready to let go of my cat. Even though my heart wasn’t ready, I knew Meeko was ready. He was losing a lot of weight from not eating and was talking more than normal. I didn’t want my cat to be in pain, so even though my heart hurts more than anyone will ever know, we had to make the decision to put Meeko to sleep. 

Meeko had one last night with us at home, where Meeko got in lots of cuddles. It’s like he knew. He knew we needed these last cuddles. That’s one thing I am going to miss the most, my Meekers cuddles. 

The next morning, I let Meeko take an adventure out by the pool. Meeko has always loved exploring outside at any house we have lived in, but I haven’t let him do much exploring around here, since the first time I let Meeko out, Meeko went straight under the deck and I am not about to venture under there, so nope, no exploring, until now. 

Meeko went straight to the pool and to my surprise, went right in. Started with the front paws and then all 4. It was so cute and the happiness I needed before I knew I wouldn’t be able to hold in the tears any longer. 

My heart hurts so bad. I just want my cat back. 

Meeko was the best. He had the best cuddles, the best little kisses, and loved on each one of us when we needed it the most, especially me. Meeko was by my side through everything. When we adopted Meeko, we already had our other cat, Sadie. Sadie ruled the house, so Meeko stayed in the distance. When Sadie passed, Meeko was at my side and never left it. To the point that Meeko would go in each one of the kids rooms with me at night to check on them and once that was done, Meeko would follow me to bed and cuddle with me all night. Dang, I sure am going to miss everything about my cat!!

Meeko, I love you!!

I miss you!!

I hope Sadie, Roxy, Simon and Pebbles all greeted you when you crossed over the rainbow bridge!