RE: My Lucky is gone

[Hideyo Yamamoto]

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Dear Julie, Hi, Julie, I am new to the list –   I am so very sorry about Lucky.   When we love, there is no goodbye, just "till we meet again". May the memories of the good times give you comfort.   It took great courage to put Lucky’s needs before your own and allow her to pass to the Bridge.   My prayers are always with you.   Hugs,   Hideyo     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 8:38 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: My Lucky is gone   Dear Julie I'm so very sorry to hear the devastating news of Lucky----to take her to the vet, to have no inkling how serious her condition is, and assuming she'll be going straight back home with you----no wonder you're heartbroken. That is one awful shock. It's so hard to accept when we bring these little souls into our family that their lives may be cut short, and even harder when you are forced to make the kindest decision. I hope you can draw comfort from all your happy memories of Lucky, Julie. She was indeed one lucky little kitty to have found you. She couldn't have found better care or a better home after her accident. take care, love and hugs, Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 8:20 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: My Lucky is gone Dear Freinds,   I lost my dear Lucky ("Lucky-Duck, the Sweet Baboo") on Friday.  She had surgery for mammary cancer just before Christmas and appeared to be recovering well.  Eating, playing, just being herself.  Toward the middle of last week, she seemed to be straining to poop and on Friday she was having diarrhea, not eating and obviously not feeling well .  I took her into the vet thinking that the diarrhea (following a bout of constipation) meant  she might have some stool blocking things.   What we found was several masses in her belly, fluid in her chest and belly, and an enlarged liver.  They were surprised that she was not already in respiratory distress.  Her prognosis was very poor.  Her cancer is typically not responsive to chemo and only a month ago her chest and stomach xrays were clear, so the cancer had moved aggressively.  We made the painful decision to euthanize her.    I am heartbroken; I never expected to take her in and find anything remotely like what we found.  I'm grateful we had the time since Christmas together.  There is always great competition to sleep on my head and she came and found room on the pillow and cuddled with me on Wednesday night; she purred and seemed so happy.  I miss her so much, especially in the morning because she always sat on the bathroom radiator and 'helped' me get ready.   I found her hit by a car on my lunch hour about 8.5 years ago and she had some injuries to her face and the silliest little forehead that kind of stuck out and reminded us of a little bird.   Thanks for listening, everyone; I'd be lost without you all.   Love, Julie  "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) Paws Come WITH Claws!!! If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.