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![]()
