Lynne, I am so sorry you lost BooBoo. My heart truly goes out to you and Bob. Most of us on this list are all too familiar with the frustration and desperation you've felt these past weeks, when you try everything, hope for anything, and end up losing them anyway. My experience with Patches was less than 2 months, over a year ago, but I still sometimes mourn the time we didn't have together. You guys need have no regrets (except for that part) -- you did every single thing you possibly could. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to your brave boy. I do believe that they come and visit us. Sometimes late at night you'll feel somebody jump up on the bed -- and the other cat(s) are clearly not in the room. Somebody (probably on this list) suggests asking your departed pet to come and visit, and even, if you move, to renew the invitation at the new place. You will be happy again, when you've had a little time and a chance to de-stress. There may even be another kitty in the future that you feel BooBoo has sent to you. These feelings that they're telling you something aren't stupid. There is so much out there that science has no explanation for. Hugs to you and Bob. Diane R.
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:04 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: BooBoo left us We lost our precious baby tonight. He developed difficulty breathing and we rushed him to the emergency clinic. He was dehydrated and had just had his lungs aspirated Friday. The vet recently experienced the same situation with his Himilayan, co-incidentally, though I sometimes think they make stuff up to identify with your pain. I held his little face in my hand and petted him as did Bob and he slipped away almost immediately. I don't think I've cried this much in my life, Bob too. At this moment I can't imagine ever being happy again. Sounds stupid but BooBoo conveyed to me this evening it was time to go and he thanked us. He was so very weak he could hardly walk but he was still purring as we pet him even with the damn catheter in. We know this was best for him but the worst for us. Thank you all for being so very supportive. Lynne This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
