Sanga's Tragic Story

RachandNito · 09-08-2011, 01:29 PM

Born late one fall with bad eyes to a feral mother, Sanga and his brother had a rough start to life. They somehow managed to survive their first winter thanks to their devoted mother who brought them food even when they were grown juveniles. They were captured the next spring for a TNR program, but upon veterinary inspection it was clear it would be cruel to release them. Mostly blind and petrified, Sanga and his brother had little chance of surviving on their own. And so they were taken in by a nice lady, Tammy, who runs "Community Cat" a local cat rescue/foster organization.

It was in March that my sister, Sarah, lost her Kovie, and Tammy reached out to us to try to help us find him. But weeks and weeks went by and we never did. Grief-stricken, Sarah sought some sort of comfort. And so she decided that she would reach out and foster, in hopes that it might help ease her pain. And there was Sanga, in an 8 by 10 foot cage at Tammy's house where she fosters many cats. Stricken with fear and blind, he was unable to adapt. Sarah decided to take him in, in hopes that living in a quiet hope with the charismatic Binx might help Sanga come around.

And it did. Sanga gained confidence with just a little TLC, and he blossomed into a wonderful, albeit quiet and sensitive, cat. Sarah's boyfriend's mother fell in love with him, and offered to take Sanga into her home where he could have 24/7 companionship. From there he took off, becoming a friendly, outgoing, and highly affectionate companion. It never became "official" but Sanga might as well have been adopted into that home. She was ready to sign his adoption papers, but sadly, tragedy struck yesterday.

It was a normal day, Sanga's mom was in the kitchen making supper and Sanga went into the bedroom for a nap. Half hour later he emerged, yowling with pain and dragging his back legs.

Sanga has a saddle thrombus. There is nothing that can be done for him. It is very severe, and the back half of his body is fully paralyzed and beyond repair. He will never regain quality of life and he has been in horrendous pain the past night. Today, he is going to be euthanized.

I am saddened by this news, Sarah even more, and her boyfriend's mom is devastated. He has had such a hard, sad start to life. And to come through it all and be such a loving cat has shown amazing character and spirit on his part. It is so sad that it is ending this way for him. He is a beautiful cat, and my only comfort is in knowing that, even if for a short while, Sanga has known what it is to have a home, and a family that loves him.

Sanga and Binx hit it off right away.

Lenkolas · 09-08-2011, 01:45 PM

Oh Rach, I am very, very sorry. A big hug for your sister and her family. She has been through a lot this year...

RachandNito · 09-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Thanks a lot. It's been a pretty crazy year. We are trying to always look on the bright side. Sanga was given a good life, something he might not have ever had. He might of died in his old cage, scared and never having a family. At least he was happy, if only for a short while.

Lineth · 09-08-2011, 03:56 PM

I am sad now, but like you said he lived life to the fullest on his last days. He was given love, and knew what a happy home was, and that's all it matters. Rest in peace little guy...

Lenkolas · 09-08-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lineth

I am sad now, but like you said he lived life to the fullest on his last days. He was given love, and knew what a happy home was, and that's all it matters. Rest in peace little guy...

And that's more than many kitties around the world will ever have. You are great people guys, warm thoughts for you. Things will get better

RachandNito · 09-08-2011, 07:12 PM

We are sad, but it's a part of life. A reminder that we are, in fact, alive. The deeper the sadness, the more proof of the depth of love we are so lucky to have in our lives. A reminder that we are blessed.

RIP Sanga

melysion · 09-08-2011, 07:20 PM

Poor kitty

But he knew he was loved!

So sorry for your loss

katlover13 · 09-08-2011, 09:42 PM

Poor Sanga. What a rough life up until he found his forever home. Too bad his forever wasn't longer. RIP sweet kitty.

cooncatbob · 09-08-2011, 10:13 PM

That's just so sad, nothing to do but end his suffering.
I hope someone was there to comfort him on his final journey.

christinaja · 09-09-2011, 10:15 AM

It sounds like Sanga passed away a happy kitty, loved and cared for by people with huge hearts. I am sorry for your family's loss.

09-08-2011, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
RachandNito Cat Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,612	Sanga's Tragic Story Born late one fall with bad eyes to a feral mother, Sanga and his brother had a rough start to life. They somehow managed to survive their first winter thanks to their devoted mother who brought them food even when they were grown juveniles. They were captured the next spring for a TNR program, but upon veterinary inspection it was clear it would be cruel to release them. Mostly blind and petrified, Sanga and his brother had little chance of surviving on their own. And so they were taken in by a nice lady, Tammy, who runs "Community Cat" a local cat rescue/foster organization. It was in March that my sister, Sarah, lost her Kovie, and Tammy reached out to us to try to help us find him. But weeks and weeks went by and we never did. Grief-stricken, Sarah sought some sort of comfort. And so she decided that she would reach out and foster, in hopes that it might help ease her pain. And there was Sanga, in an 8 by 10 foot cage at Tammy's house where she fosters many cats. Stricken with fear and blind, he was unable to adapt. Sarah decided to take him in, in hopes that living in a quiet hope with the charismatic Binx might help Sanga come around. And it did. Sanga gained confidence with just a little TLC, and he blossomed into a wonderful, albeit quiet and sensitive, cat. Sarah's boyfriend's mother fell in love with him, and offered to take Sanga into her home where he could have 24/7 companionship. From there he took off, becoming a friendly, outgoing, and highly affectionate companion. It never became "official" but Sanga might as well have been adopted into that home. She was ready to sign his adoption papers, but sadly, tragedy struck yesterday. It was a normal day, Sanga's mom was in the kitchen making supper and Sanga went into the bedroom for a nap. Half hour later he emerged, yowling with pain and dragging his back legs. Sanga has a saddle thrombus. There is nothing that can be done for him. It is very severe, and the back half of his body is fully paralyzed and beyond repair. He will never regain quality of life and he has been in horrendous pain the past night. Today, he is going to be euthanized. I am saddened by this news, Sarah even more, and her boyfriend's mom is devastated. He has had such a hard, sad start to life. And to come through it all and be such a loving cat has shown amazing character and spirit on his part. It is so sad that it is ending this way for him. He is a beautiful cat, and my only comfort is in knowing that, even if for a short while, Sanga has known what it is to have a home, and a family that loves him. Sanga and Binx hit it off right away. __________________ Rachel and... & the rest of the furry family: Elfie, Rusty, Rico, Thackery Binx, Tory, & Kovie Certified Veterinary Emergency Technician

09-08-2011, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lenkolas Senior Cat Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chile, South America Posts: 745	Oh Rach, I am very, very sorry. A big hug for your sister and her family. She has been through a lot this year... __________________ Lenka and... Sweet girl Sun, we miss you so much! Run free at the bridge.

09-08-2011, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
RachandNito Cat Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,612	Thanks a lot. It's been a pretty crazy year. We are trying to always look on the bright side. Sanga was given a good life, something he might not have ever had. He might of died in his old cage, scared and never having a family. At least he was happy, if only for a short while. __________________ Rachel and... & the rest of the furry family: Elfie, Rusty, Rico, Thackery Binx, Tory, & Kovie Certified Veterinary Emergency Technician

09-08-2011, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lineth Cat Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 217	So sad... I am sad now, but like you said he lived life to the fullest on his last days. He was given love, and knew what a happy home was, and that's all it matters. Rest in peace little guy...

09-08-2011, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
RachandNito Cat Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,612	We are sad, but it's a part of life. A reminder that we are, in fact, alive. The deeper the sadness, the more proof of the depth of love we are so lucky to have in our lives. A reminder that we are blessed. RIP Sanga __________________ Rachel and... & the rest of the furry family: Elfie, Rusty, Rico, Thackery Binx, Tory, & Kovie Certified Veterinary Emergency Technician

09-08-2011, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
melysion Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 7,940	Poor kitty But he knew he was loved! So sorry for your loss __________________ "FIV != PTS" "SENIOR KITTIZENS ROCK! (between naps)" Allie and Ridley Toby - waiting at the rainbow bridge (2002-2011)

09-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
katlover13 Cat Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 2,835	Poor Sanga. What a rough life up until he found his forever home. Too bad his forever wasn't longer. RIP sweet kitty. __________________ *Sue*

09-08-2011, 10:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
cooncatbob Cat Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Carmichael, CA. Posts: 1,600	That's just so sad, nothing to do but end his suffering. I hope someone was there to comfort him on his final journey.

09-09-2011, 10:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
christinaja Cat Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas...no, I will not say hi to Toto. Posts: 168	It sounds like Sanga passed away a happy kitty, loved and cared for by people with huge hearts. I am sorry for your family's loss.

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