I feel the same. I am amazed by the depth of personality cats can have. On Jul 26, 2014 9:40 PM, "Lance" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I think I might be in the same boat. My family has had many cats, and I > loved them all, but Ember was *my* first and only cat. It’s so strange > that’s she’s been gone for two months, and that everything at the end > happened so fast. I’m sure I’ll adopt again, but Ember was special. Her > loyalty, love, sensitivity, and intelligence were unique. I’m saddened that > I’ll never get to hold her, kiss her, or talk to her again. She was one of > the best friends I’ve ever had. > > On Jul 26, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Maya D'Alessio <[email protected]> wrote: > > I know exactly what you mean by, 'cat of a lifetime'. My yang was > absolutely that for me. > > I looked at pictures of her today without crying, but sometimes I hate the > fact that I'll never get to see her again. > On Jul 26, 2014 7:53 PM, "Jennifer Lewis" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> First off, Thank you all so much for your condolences. >> Smoosh was absolutely a 'cat of a lifetime' in every way (and every day), >> and losing her has rocked me to my core. >> >> My vet, Dr Stan Avezov of Pasadena Pets Hospital in Pasadena, CA could >> not have been any more wonderful with her, and supportive of us. >> >> He is compassionate and understanding to the nth degree, and I would >> never hesitate for a moment to advocate for him. >> We have financial limitations (Smoosh and Brynn were supposed to be >> weekend/temp fosters through a rescue until they tested + and their long >> term situations bailed on them) but he has consistently worked with us >> always for the greatest good for the girls throughout their lives. He also >> is absolutely my 'go to' for my other kitties as well, and we are kinda >> 'the Island of Misfit Toys' at my house. I have a kidney survivor, a >> senior, a cripple and a diabetic... >> >> Brynn continues to thrive with his help and guidance, although she really >> misses her Smoosh, as do I. >> >> I wish everyone had a vet like Dr Stan. >> >> Jennifer >> >> >> On Jul 26, 2014, at 4:02 PM, [email protected] wrote: >> >> > i HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES OF VETS DOING THIS. IT SEEMS THEY DON'T >> WANT TO BOTHER TREATING POSITIVES. MAYBE THEY DON'T THINK THE OWNERS WILL >> WANT TO DEAL WITH THE EXPENSE OR TIME TO TREAT THEM, BUT THAT SHOULD BE >> LEFT UP TO THE OWNER TO DECIDE, NOT THE VET. ESPECIALLY, IF PETA IS DOING >> FREE SPAYS/NEUTERS, DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS TO THEM. I KNOW OF ONE >> INSTANCE WHERE THEY EUTHANIZED THE CATS WITHOUT EVER NOTIFYING THE OWNER.. >> IT IS STANDARD PROCEEDURE WITH THEM. WHEN I GOT ANNIE, SHE HAD BEEN >> THROUGH A LOT OF STRESS AND SUDDENLY TESTED POSITIVE . DR. RHODES SAID I >> HAD 2 CHOICES: EUTHANIZE OR WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENED. HE SAID I SHOULD >> VACCINATE ALL THE OTHERS AS A PRECAUTION. NO ONE ELSE EVER TESTED POSITIVE >> AS A RESULT OF BEING AROUND HER. >> > >> > ---- Marsha <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Holy crap, not even an IFA confirmation?! I once took a feral in to be >> >> spayed, only to discover in the afternoon they didn't do the surgery >> >> when she tested positive, and they couldn't get hold of me for >> >> instructions. Now I make sure to give instructions beforehand - go >> >> ahead with the spay or neuter regardless of FeLV / FIV status (though I >> >> might hold off if there was a positive on the heartworm test). >> >> >> >> Marsha >> >> >> >> On 7/25/2014 12:54 PM, Kelley S wrote: >> >>> The low cost spay clinic I took Merlin to recommended immediate euth >> >>> for merls, without so much as an IFA. Of course I said no. THen I >> >>> found my holistic vet who boosts their system through supplements. >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Felvtalk mailing list >> >> [email protected] >> >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Felvtalk mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > >
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