Good-bye, sweet Shamie – March 27, 2019
It seems every time we lose a beloved wildcat it becomes more and more difficult to put the words together sharing the loss. On March 12th, 2019 we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let Shambles move on to her next journey 😢
Shamie was born in 1998 and came to us in 2008 from a older couple in Oregon who had decided they wanted to travel and a bobcat did not fit into their plans. She had severe ear mites that hadn’t been treated, was overweight, covered in fleas with a matted coat, declawed and an attitude that made us sit up and notice 🙂
We provided all the necessary vet work for this girl and she settled in at the Sanctuary. She was introduced to Robert, the oldest bobcat at WCR and from that moment on Shamie was smitten ❤️She adored Robert, following him everywhere and as he got older and more fragile she became very protective of him.
Robert passed away on September 27th, 2018 at 24 years of age and Shamie grieved for him. She was 20 years old when she lost Robert and we watched her health steadily decline after that. When we noticed she was starting to have trouble walking as easily as she had been we took her to Compass Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Connolly did an exam and x-rays. Results showed that her kidneys had started to mineralize and when she pulled urine it was completely clear indicating that she was in final stage kidney failure 😢
Knowing it was the right decision to let her go didn’t make it any easier, but it was the right thing to do for Shamie. If there is another life after this, I hope that she’s greeted by her best friend and companion Robert and they are sharing headbutts and naps together in a lush, green meadow with the sun shining overhead. Sweet dreams Shamie and safe travels on your next adventure 😢
Shambles’ History
Shambles came to WCR in 2008 from a couple who had owned her for ten years. They decided that they wanted to travel, and a bobcat did not fit into their plans. She came to us with severe ear mites, overweight, covered with fleas, a matted coat, and quite an attitude! As with all new rescues, Shambles went to the vet for a complete exam. She was treated for parasites, spayed, and her mats were shaved off.
She thrived at WCR and lived with another bobcat rescue, Robert. They spent the next 10 years together until Robert passed away on September 27th, 2018. He was 24 years old. We know she misses him very much but we tried to keep her busy with enrichment, catnip toys, and cardboard boxes.
