Say hello and goodbye to Buster. Took this photo a few days ago. About 10 months ago my cat Hobo died after being with me 17 years. After a couple of months I adopted Buster, he was just 3 years old. He got sick a few weeks ago and I took him to the vet. Took blood and prescribed an antibiotic. The next day blood work came back and the numbers were terrible, some as high as 10 times what they should be, kidney failure. He perked up a little after the first few days of meds but then went downhill, didn't eat or drink the previous day and was getting weaker, back to the vet. Since he was such a young cat, doc wondered if he might have cancer. Looked at kidneys using a sonogram and discovered his kidneys were deformed, nothing could be done. Vet recommended putting him to sleep.

On a plus note, at least he had a good 6 months here with lots of toys and attention vs shelter life. Hoping my final days are as good. The house is quiet now, but not for long. Contacted the shelter and they have reactivated my application. After I give the house a good cleaning, time to pick out a new cat.