LondonLady
Forum Donator 2025/26
I first met Spice in January 2024 when looking for a new friend for recently bereaved Toffee. The bonding, which was done at the Rescue, was touch and go at first. Toffee was very enthusiastic but Spice wasn’t so sure. But she eventually decided she liked him and I brought them both home. After only one night I was thrilled to find them side by side in the same hidey and from then on they were best of friends.
Spice was very shy at first – something she never really lost; she would always dart away to ‘safety’ when I approached the cage, though the smell or sound of food would bring her out again instantly. However I was delighted to find that she was perfectly happy to be picked up and would sit contentedly on my lap, sometimes nibbling my fingers or enjoying a chin rub. She had the most beautiful soft shiny fur.
Last May I was horrified to find her bleeding ‘down below’ and a couple of vet visits and tests showed she had ovarian cysts and a uterine tumour. The vet wanted to spay her and I nervously agreed. The surgery was a complete success. After a couple of anxious days and my clumsy attempts at syringe feeding she obviously decided ‘I’ve had enough of this’ and started eating for herself and putting on weight. All seemed good.
Just over a week ago I noticed that she was quieter than usual and seemed reluctant to move much. I thought because of the hot weather. Then she started having really soft poops. I took her to the vet who said she was dehydrated gave her injections of painkillers and gut motility medication and sent us home with more meds and syringe food.
After a day of even softer poops and my inability to get any syringe food into her I took her back and they kept her in. Scans showed that she had an ‘abdominal mass’ and they talked about exploratory surgery, which I was very reluctant to put her through. Things progressed quickly. She stayed at the vets (with Toffee) but her condition deteriorated. Surgery was now out of the question and early Sunday morning the vet phoned to say that she might not last another night and it might be kindest to put her to sleep. I raced along to the vets and was shocked at her condition. I held her for the last time and stayed with her while the vet did his job
I only had you for just over a year and a half my beautiful girl but I will miss you so much. I’m so sorry there was nothing more I could do to help you.
Spice was very shy at first – something she never really lost; she would always dart away to ‘safety’ when I approached the cage, though the smell or sound of food would bring her out again instantly. However I was delighted to find that she was perfectly happy to be picked up and would sit contentedly on my lap, sometimes nibbling my fingers or enjoying a chin rub. She had the most beautiful soft shiny fur.
Last May I was horrified to find her bleeding ‘down below’ and a couple of vet visits and tests showed she had ovarian cysts and a uterine tumour. The vet wanted to spay her and I nervously agreed. The surgery was a complete success. After a couple of anxious days and my clumsy attempts at syringe feeding she obviously decided ‘I’ve had enough of this’ and started eating for herself and putting on weight. All seemed good.
Just over a week ago I noticed that she was quieter than usual and seemed reluctant to move much. I thought because of the hot weather. Then she started having really soft poops. I took her to the vet who said she was dehydrated gave her injections of painkillers and gut motility medication and sent us home with more meds and syringe food.
After a day of even softer poops and my inability to get any syringe food into her I took her back and they kept her in. Scans showed that she had an ‘abdominal mass’ and they talked about exploratory surgery, which I was very reluctant to put her through. Things progressed quickly. She stayed at the vets (with Toffee) but her condition deteriorated. Surgery was now out of the question and early Sunday morning the vet phoned to say that she might not last another night and it might be kindest to put her to sleep. I raced along to the vets and was shocked at her condition. I held her for the last time and stayed with her while the vet did his job
I only had you for just over a year and a half my beautiful girl but I will miss you so much. I’m so sorry there was nothing more I could do to help you.
What a lovely tribute for her, it’s clear how much you loved Spice and she will be missed 
Sending comfort 
