Re: Angel's Gate- My Felix

[Barb Moermond]

Oh Patti, I am so sorry you can no longer keep Felix with you, but so proud of you for sticking with him for so long and finding him such a wonderful place to be and people to look after him.  I hope that things in your personal life smooth out and calm down and that you get a FABULOUS price for your house so you can find a good place for yourself and your babies.

 

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Sadly, Felix (non-positive) made  the trip to the No. Shore on Long Island, NY. and Felix is now under the loving, and MUCH needed health care w/ Susan and Victor.   Felix is 19 years old, I rescued him  and his brother Oscar 10 years ago after their owner committed suicide. They were so depressed, and initially the stress of shelter life almost did kill Felix. And since they were siblings I did not want to split them up. I lost Oscar to cancer about 2 years ago.   Felix has always had problems off and on w/ IBD, But  in this last year. he has gotten much worse. My holistic vet started him on "Arsenicum Album", a tissue salt and Felix does exceptionally well while on it. He was diagnosed w/ CRF three years ago, For the past 2 1/2 years his condition has remained stable. He took a turn for the worse a month ago......  He needs special care 24/7 and needs to be monitored very closely. Originally Feliix weighed 11.4 lbs,  yesterda he weighed only 4.5 lbs, ---no more tissue mass. Looks like a bag of bones w/ a gorgeous red tabby coat.   Despite all of his medical problems, Felix is not ready to vacate his earhbound soul...HE STILL LOVES LIFE!! And so many little things, but eating is his favorite! He loves to be held & cuddled, purrs like a raspy ole granpa! He loves his walks...I walk him thru the woods here on a leash and here loves watching birds, squirrels, whatever. I think at one time in his life w/ previous owner, he was probably quite the "hunter".   His last blood panel was very bad..... He declined so fast. But he srtll loves life, so I could not euthanize him.   At this time, I am going thru many major, personal problems(tragedies) I must sell my home and I worry where will I go w/ the furbabies. Every day I have between 5-6 showings. I had Felix set up comfortably in the bath, but that was no life!  And it wasn't "understood" by realtors why I would not show that bath,,,I just did not want to disturb the poor old man,Whenever he came out he headed straight to the deck doors so he could absorb what was going on in the "outside" world...   I wrestled w/ the diff. options available.  Euthanasia was NOT even an option, I knew he would do poorly again if returned to orig. shelter, hell, they'd probably euthanize him too!!   I met Susan Marino, along w/ Dr. Marty Greenstein at a PAWS protest march against puppy mills in Harrisburg, Pa. (Wonderful , compassionate woman..and pet hospices were such a new, novel  idea at the time...I think they still are.)   After weeks and weeks, I finally got in touch w/ Susan. She agreed to take Felix, even tho' thry have a long waiting list. I think it's a kind of "professional courtesy" thing, since I've been involved in rescue practically my whole life.   They do belief in the use of alternative medicine, which I also do, They also must use traditional vets when the need is warranted. Most of the residents are fed the "raw" diet. Victor asked me if Felix would go for it, and I said most definitely. I mean, he's the only cat I've ever met that loved the original canned KD!   Thr place is immaculate, absolutely spotless, I don't kmow how the ymanage keeping uo w/ such a large household of critters!! And Victor and Susan have to be two of the best people I have ever met by far!! I highly reccommend them & Angel's Gate.   It was very hard leaving Felix, but he was already making new friendand exploring...jumping on chairs, windowsills and even Sue & Vic's bed! Hell, he said most sleep with them every night, Felix genuinely looked very excited and happ.y Also, inquisitive. And I was so proud of him, he minded his manners, not so much as a swat or a hiss from him! Felix is definitely in the right place. And of course, I will get regular updates...   Got to close, I am crying again. But by giving Felix a new chance on life, well, I feel that was the ultimate, most unselfish thing I could have done for him in the name of love. And I know Susan & Victor will love him, I'll try to write more, when I am not crying! May God Bless You, Susan & Victor! And Felix, know how much I love you & miss you, "Mama's Little Old Man"   Patti

Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito

"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."
- Anonymous

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