Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-14 Thread Lora
Tonya, Hi sweetie! Yes, as a matter of fact I am! *glows* Jasmyn Victoria was born on 02-13-06. She was 8 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 inches long! Yeah, a whooper! Her head alone wad 33 and 1/3 cm around. Now at five (5) months old she weighs 18.4 pounds and is over 25 inches long! Like I said a

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread ETrent
Good thoughts and prayers going up for you and for Lucy. elizabeth In a message dated 7/13/2006 8:28:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lucy was doing better, getting over her IBD flare-up I thought; but I tapered her down to 5 mg/day of pred yesterday (did 10

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread moonvine
From me too...I'm so sorry she isn't doing well. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, July 14, 2006 7:07 am Subject: Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Good thoughts and prayers going up for you and for Lucy. elizabeth In a

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Belinda
Michelle, I have a friend who's kitty had bad IBD same as Lucy, they also had to have her on pred as she got very bad without it. The doctors had given up on her at some point but my never did and finally got her stabalized, she has been on pred for over 7 years and is doing great. I

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Belinda
Lots of prayers for Lucy to get stable and be able to live in harmony with her sensitive tummy. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service

Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread TatorBunz
Well, I couldn't sit back on this one! I remember all too well myself living in TX from 1982-1992 Animals down there are dime a dozen. I had seen it so many times all that matters is if profits can be made then be it...is their attitude. At the time it was Chow dogs and Pit Bulls that were

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread TatorBunz
Sending a lot of prayers and she is in my thoughts as well. Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Bless you Terrie. its a bad day. fosters husband is making her quit giving me backfour dogs. I had to step back on the fight for the wolves my plate is too full and they would end up euthanized anyway. Momma Siamese and baby on death row in abeline, siamese rescue is full. Terrie I

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread moonvine
I do cat rescue in Texas and EVERYONE is difficult to deal with..OMG. I told the group I volunteer for about this group and they flat had a fitsaying it was irresponsible for anyone to keep felv+/- together

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Lernermichelle
Thanks so much, Belinda. I think it is very possible that Lucy's IBD has just gotten worse, that the pred made her better, and that I weaned her too fast. I hope that is the case, and that she gets better. I really don't want to take her for all sorts of tests, or to put her on leukeran if

Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-14 Thread TenHouseCats
i have to agree--i've come to accept that, if they're not born, they won't be, as much as i, too, hate it. everytime i see an older cat in a shelter, i think about how, once, they were the cutest kitten in the world!--and then some human broke their promises to them. with so many cats and kittens

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
Karen, Prayers going out for you and your son and this custody case. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/14/2006 8:58:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bless you Terrie. its a bad day. fosters husband is making her quit giving me back

Re: Alice

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
Beth, I am sorry to hear about sweet Alice. What a wonderful month she must have had with you! She probably thought she was already in Heaven! Bless you for doing that for her and be comforted by your recent memories of her. :) Wendy --- Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone,

RE: Prayers for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Gary Murphy
Praying for good news at Lucy's next exam and for her appetite to return. Best wishes, Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
Michelle, Prayers going out for little Lucy as well as you. Please keep us posted, especially after she sees the internist. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy was doing better, getting over her IBD flare-up I thought; but I tapered her down to 5 mg/day of pred yesterday (did 10

To Beth

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
Beth, I have no experience with FIP. I do know that cats live long lives with it symptom free. I am not sure if the test for FIP is reliable (I think I read this somewhere), so I wouldn't worry myself over this. I read in my Cornell book that the coronavirus is a group of strains of viruses,

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Nina
Hi Michelle, You know my prayers and thoughts are always with you and Lucy. We've talked about this so many times... Her symptoms are so much like Gypsy's (the way she bounces back from flare ups and then has problems again), my intuition is telling me that she has a wicked case of IBD and not

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread Belinda
This is so true, and I include Best Friends, the ASPCA and all of the bigger groups, if they aren't going to get any publicity and be completely in charge MOST of the time they aren't interested. It seemslike the bigger rescues/shelterswill step in when there is some type of publicity or

Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-14 Thread Nina
Caresse, My experience with felv began with rescuing 6, 2.5 week old kittens that had been abandoned at a s/n clinic in my neighborhood. At first I couldn't figure out who would be so heartless as to pull little tiny babies from their mother and dump them like that. How much trouble could

To those of you living in the US with family in Europe...

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
Hey guys, I wanted to tell you that the phone service that my husband and I have now has free calling to certain cities in Europe with their unlimited calling plans. We have Vonage (no we don't work for them and don't own their stock-lol), which is a provider of Voice Over IP, the new phone

Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
I am in complete agreement with this. Good luck with what you are dealing with and let us know what you decide. :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Caresse, My experience with felv began with rescuing 6, 2.5 week old kittens that had been abandoned at a s/n clinic in my

Re: To those of you living in the US with family in Europe...

2006-07-14 Thread moonvine
Hey guys, I wanted to tell you that the phone service that my husband and I have now has free calling to certain cities in Europe with their unlimited calling plans. Lingo also offers free calling to Europe with unlimited calling plans. Also, for something like $10 extra a month, you

Management of Renal Failure??

2006-07-14 Thread etrent
My friend just got the news that her dear companion has renal failure. I believe he is FeVL+ but he has managed to live with it for quite some time and if I am not mistaken, he is more than 10 years old. She took Morris to the vet this morning. They should have blood test results first thing in

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Belinda
It's possible that she is constipated, especially if it's happened before it may be a concern. The only bad thing with pred is if there is any suspicion at all that there may be lymphoma, the longer they are on pred the harder lymphoma may be to detect and if chemo is an option you want to

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
LOl Washington sounds great but I am going to NC because my oldest lives there and is getting married in august. My sister and her family live there so I want my son to have as much family around as possible. I have already contacted animal control and told them I was coming to help !

Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread veggiepugs
Hi Everyone... I just wanted to thank everyone for all your help and kindness and tell you that Wowie passed yesterday morning. He declined very quickly and we had tried the pred shot but it didn't help this far along. I was home with him and he was in my arms when he passed away. I miss him so

Re: Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread Belinda
Rebecca, I'm very sorry to hear Wowie has passed. Prayers to you and yours for strenght to get through this. He's healthy and FeLV free now, take care -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

Re: Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread moonvine
Rebecca, I'm so sorry to hear about Wowie. Take care of yourself. Kelley

Re: Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread Nina
Oh Honey, I'm so sorry! I know how much Wowie meant to you and how deeply he touched your life. Thank you so much for opening your heart to him. I can't stop thinking about how much he changed your lives. What a big personality that boy has! I'm sure the whole household is missing his

Re: Management of Renal Failure??

2006-07-14 Thread etrent
Thank you so much, Belinda. I will pass this information along. elizabeth -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 1:38 PM Subject: Re: Management of Renal Failure?? There's a pretty knowledgeable CRF

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Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Lernermichelle
actually, more recent studies have shown that this is true for dogs but not for cats. However, you are right that it would make it harder to detect. In a message dated 7/14/2006 2:04:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if chemo is an option you want to consider,

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-14 Thread Belinda
I hadn't heard that, so I'll keep it in mind, it comes up on the lymphoma list sometimes. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service

Re: Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Rebecca sorry for your loss of sweet Wowie,my Maizee Grace now has a new friend on the other side of the bridge. Sherryveggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone...I just wanted to thank everyone for all your help and kindness and tell you that Wowie passed yesterday morning. He declined

Re: Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread Marylyn
What counts is what you did for Wowie. You loved and cared for him and made his life wonderful. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and

Re: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-14 Thread PEC2851
Dear Group, First off, my sincere condolences to all of you that have lost one of your beloved kitties.(I can only browse thru all the e-mails so I apologize for not being able to send my sympathy separately). Next, I also am praying for all the babies who are presently having problems.

Re: Management of Renal Failure??

2006-07-14 Thread PEC2851
Elizabeth, Renal failure can be extremely difficult to treat, depending on just how advanced it may be. I have had cats that have lived a very long time though when it is caught early and proper care treatment are given. Heck, I have even nursed some ferals with it. It is very important to

Re: Management of Renal Failure??

2006-07-14 Thread ETrent
Patti, Thank you so much for caring and fortaking the time to write. I was so very sorry to hear of youraccident. May each day find you stronger and feeling better. All good thoughts and prayers for you. elizabeth In a message dated 7/14/2006 4:29:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL

Re: Management of Renal Failure??

2006-07-14 Thread PEC2851
Elizabeth, I care about ALL critters. I think that's the reason I am still here. I really hope Morris does ok. I am just so sorry I could not give more specifics. I have found that being online is actually very helpful. It has me "jogging" my memory. But, at the same time pushing my eyes.

Re: Management of Renal Failure??

2006-07-14 Thread Marylyn
In people, as I am sure someone has mentioned, salt intake must be monitored. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message

Re: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-14 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Patti you could never be a downer to any of us here.You are a very important part of this group.I will keep you in my prayers. Sherry[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Group, First off, my sincere condolences to all of you that have lost one of your beloved kitties.(I can only browse thru all

RE: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-14 Thread Chris
Patti, You are anything but a downer Youre an inspiration to us all. And even if you cant physically pick up all the critters, I know they are SO happy to have you home! And we are all so happy to have you back!!! Welcome Home! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original

Lucy update

2006-07-14 Thread Lernermichelle
Well, Lucy ate 3 jars of turkey baby food today, with her raw food supplements mixed in, and ate a couple of handfuls of cooked turkey and duck, all of which combined should be a normal amount of daily calories, I think (the baby food alone is 240 calories for 3 jars).Her weight is back

Re: Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear about Wowie. I know how much you loved that little furball and he was SO lucky to have found you and been spoiled by you these past months. You were so enamored with him. It's a blessing to both of you that you were able to be with him when he passed on. I know

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread wendy
Hey Karen, I just got back from spending some time with my grandma who lives in Greensboro, as well as the rest of my family on my dad's side. It's beautiful there; lots more trees than in Texas! Let me know if you are going to be close to Greensboro. I may need to get in touch with you if my

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread ETrent
So sorry your grandmother isn't doing well, Wendy. All good thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I'm glad you were able to spend time with her. elizabeth In a message dated 7/14/2006 8:48:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Karen,I just got back from

Re: Wowie

2006-07-14 Thread Lernermichelle
I am so sorry. Michelle

Re: Hayley

2006-07-14 Thread Lernermichelle
They are in my prayers. Michelle

groundhog

2006-07-14 Thread Lernermichelle
This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The