Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana, I'm so sorry for your loss of Buddy. I looked at his photos and he's beautiful. I think it's wonderful that you're imagining conversations with him in heaven. Maybe he's somehow communicating with you - telling you he's okay now. I pray you find comfort in knowing that he is perfectly healthy and happy now. And when you consider that you'll have an eternity with him, this separation is but a speck of time. I know that words are of so little help right now, but I pray that in time, the thought may bring you comfort. I'm so, so very sorry. Cindy - Original Message - From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana Those are some ** Beautiful ** cat pictures you have there. Buddy -- what a beauty. They all are! ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Why do you think you are imagining it? They do come back when we are ready and .well, I have long conversations with my loves that have left this world. And they have made sure I knew it was very real. Bless you. On Mar 7, 2011, at 7:04 PM, dana giordano wrote: Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Aw. Thanks for sharing that. It was really actually comforting to hear. :) * * www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:11 PM, MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: Why do you think you are imagining it? They do come back when we are ready and .well, I have long conversations with my loves that have left this world. And they have made sure I knew it was very real. Bless you. On Mar 7, 2011, at 7:04 PM, dana giordano wrote: Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Thank you for condolences. I will really miss him. It's really weird to not have him home. Dana On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Mike Finch jpact...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Dana, I'm so sorry for the shock and grief you must be experiencing. I'm so glad, for both of you, that you were there to care for him when he crashed. Thank you for loving him and giving him a warm and loving place to live out his life. I will pray that your heart will begin to heal soon. God bless. Mike :) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
He sounds like a really special boy. I love the ex-Tom cats who come inside become sweeties. Thank you for giving him this chance to know real love :) Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Fri, 3/4/11, dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com wrote: From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, March 4, 2011, 12:59 AM HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
I am so very sorry to hear about your empty room - I always feel the same way when one of ours diesit feels so empty, even though there are others...each cat has its own place in our hearts forever, no matter how many one has cared for in a lifetime. Natalie - -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dana giordano Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 1:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. Thank you for condolences. I will really miss him. It's really weird to not have him home. Dana On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Mike Finch jpact...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Dana, I'm so sorry for the shock and grief you must be experiencing. I'm so glad, for both of you, that you were there to care for him when he crashed. Thank you for loving him and giving him a warm and loving place to live out his life. I will pray that your heart will begin to heal soon. God bless. Mike :) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
I truly feel for you. They get to you very quickly and to loose them hurts so. I am glad you were home with hm, you got to say good by to him and he could feel your love to the very end. It wll get better with time, but you will always have memories. I have all my fur babies buried on my property close to my house. They are in my flower gardens and in he sprin, I will have beautiful patches of flowers growing on their graves. This way I can visit with them most every day. My prayers for you and yur Buddy. dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com wrote: HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana Condolences on the loss of your Buddy cat. No words can ease your pain, but I am certain he was aware that you were there for him doing all you could. In my experience, cats are incredibly sensitive to who and what is around them. Plus, you had a bond of love that makes your awareness of eachother stronger. May the memories of your time together soothe your pain. ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:59 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
He knew you were there. I have absolutely no doubt of that. The ones you work for are the best of the best. I've had the privilege of sharing the lives of several who came in and chose to stay with me. He made that choice. Buddy is not alone. He is surrounded by angels who are watching over him. Blessings to you for caring about him. On Mar 3, 2011, at 11:59 PM, dana giordano wrote: HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
