September 16, 2009
Bubba is gone. After not eating for nearly ten days, we decided to put Bubba to sleep today. He no longer seemed happy and didn't seem to be as comfortable as he once was, despite all our attempts to help him, so we knew it was time.
Until we meet again, buddy...

(April 2009 update:
Bubba is now in kidney failure. Treatments didn't help so we are doing what we can to keep him comfortable and pain free. His personality still shines through, despite a daily regimen of anti-nauseau/anti-vomiting injections, pain medications and a strong reluctance to eat. Keep him in your thoughts.)

Meet Bubba, whose real name is Sylvester. He came to live with us in the summer of 2007 after becoming a stray. I saw him a few times around our house but didn't think much about it. I just assumed he was trying to catch the little critters that I put food out for. One particular day I happened to call him over, he paused, and then headed over to me after I crouched down to his level. Well, he's been ours ever since.

He's sweet, adorable, silly, and has been slowly becoming a true member of the family. Lucy and Ethel still have reservations, but they'll hopefully come around in time. Actually, the feeling is mutual, with Bubba as well. He's gone after them a few times so we still don't let them out all at the same time unless there is strict supervision. We thought about giving him up for adoption because of that in the beginning, but that thought came and went quickly enough as he won our hearts over.

Sadly, in December 2007, about a week before Christmas, we found out that he has Polycystic Kidney Disease, an incurable disease that leads to kidney failure, and eventually death. His disease is quite advanced, however, he's not showing any signs of kidney failure. So, with the proper diet and much love, we hope to have him around for a long time to come.

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