We were all so shocked yesterday to hear that NoiNoi had passed away suddenly. I called both our vets immediately and asked if we could learn anything from this sad event.
Here's an account of what happened from Julie:
Noi noi came to me : 17th June Passed to rainbow bridge : 2nd July. Today 2nd July 5pm Noi Noi passed on. I am so sad. Morning: 10am : I let Noi Noi out to play with Ting ting and tam tam. After that I cleaned her cage put food and water and get her back. I wiped her with wet ones all over her body. Evening 5pm, - I came back with some fishes bought from restoran to feed all the cats.(week end treat) I called Noi Noi and she turned to look at me. Then I saw her stretched her legs and twice. I was terrified and knew it is not a good sign. I held her. She was lifeless. A surge of sudden shock and sadness came and needless to say I burst to tears. I text you immediately and called the vet that attended to Noi Noi . Possible sudden death was due toFeline panleukopenia a virus that can cause death of cats even over night. There was no sign of anything as her diet and poo was normal. She had mange and was given a jab. After her spaying, she was active and had been kept in cage with much comfortableness. I have bury her and wrap her with biodegradable dhoti.I decide to bury her in my garden instead of the fields as she is very manja and a timid little cat. I know rescuers have to be strong to face such unpleasant incident but it is so sad after this little one has touched my heart. So many times we have to face again the same story and so many times we are made tougher to continue to do and help the plight of the strays. We got to be "tough cookies" for these strays. Thanks animalcare for being with me when I picked up Noi Noi. I have done my best to love Noi Noi and now she is in better care and love in the safe arms of God and as some said Noi Noi is a good karma cat to experience loving hands of human beings. Noi Noi will be always be remembered. Julie Pek
We share Julie's sorrow in her loss.
It's our loss too.
May NoiNoi be in a better and happier existence now.
When one has done animal rescue work long enough, one cannot escape from this reality - that we cannot save them all; we can only do our best. This reality comes in a package but it must not deter us and we must not give up, or the next animal will not have the privilege of having our love and care. So we weep, we grieve, but we must rise again and we go on. There are so many to help and each life is precious and deserving of help.