Kimba
July, 1992 - April 12, 2006
Our loving sweet kitty Kimba "Kimmy" was diagnosed with chronic renal failure in October, 2004. In April, 2005, Jon started to give Kimmy sub Q fluids (like an IV injection) every three days. Kimmy's body started to get worse as he did his best to stay alive and surprised everyone. He had a few very close calls but he was determined to live. Unfortunately, Kimmy's body was too weak and he took a turn for the worse, as painful as it was, we had to do what was best for him. We had to put Kimmy to sleep. Jon and I were both with him when he passed peacefully and calmly. We gave him lots of love and we thank him for all the wonderful sweet memories and love he gave us and his brother Tigger. Kimmy will forever be missed, but will forever be in our hearts. Our daughter Stefanie will get to know Kimmy through the wonderful stories we will share with her about him and we are deeply saddened Kimmy is no longer with us, and our daughter will never meet Kimmy.
We will miss our Kimmy…..
On Wednesday April 12, 2006 we had to put our kitty Kimba to sleep. A year and a half ago Kimmy was diagnosed with renal failure and we were told that he only had a few weeks. But with the constant care Diana gave Kimmy he happily lived on for an extended period of time and surprised his doctors.
Pets like Kimmy have a way of becoming more than pets and become a part of the family. For us, since up to this point we have not had children, Kimmy and Tigger have been the kids in the house and Diana’s constant companions throughout our several moves. Kimmy would follow Diana from room to room always staying close, even getting mad if she went outside to work in the yard. Kimmy loved to sit in the window and sunbath or watch the birds. His favorite gifts at Christmas (yes they get presents too) was always the bow on any gift. He would love to lay under the Christmas tree and watch us from his secret hiding place. He was always ready to greet you at the door when you came home no matter what time of day you came back. Kimmy enjoyed seeing the world from a different prospective. He preferred to be held upside down and Diana would often dance a little jig while holding him. Kimba was always watching Diana just keeping an eye on her. It was his way of being close even from across the room. Diana could simply wiggle her eyebrows at him and Kimmy would give her a meow just to respond and say yep I see you. During the summer months Kimmy preferred his water with ice, well actually he just liked the ice. He was always ready to help you finish a meal or snack and would get very disappointed each time he was not included in your dinner plans. Many years ago Diana’s sister Theresa would cook kimmy chicken and he became accustom to getting his fill. He was a very gentle kitty preferring to cuddle whenever he could. Kimmy loved people and enjoyed meeting and getting pets from guests who came over to the house.
