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Patti,
I just found out about Ethan and share your sadness.
This is a horrible disease as it takes our babies before they have a chance to
live. Having pets of any kind sets us up for heartbreak as their lives are
more fragile than our own. In the end, it is worth the pain, despite
the awful ache it causes at the time.
Take care,
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 3:41
PM
Subject: Re: Sorry about Ethan
I am just sitting here thinking what a remarkable group of
people you are.........I got so many letters of condolence for my little
Ethan. Thank you all! It really does help to share the pain.
Not everyone understood why I took in a Felv+ cat anyway. It's simple,
if I didn't, he would have been euthanized. Since he was still a kitten,
I had hopes of him shedding the virus. But that was not meant to
be. It was already in his bone marrow by the age of 8 months. Ethan was
just 18 months when he crossed the bridge, such a short life. But he knew love
and that is something many cats don't get, especially Felv+ cats. I do HATE
this disease!!
I'm sure when the heartache fades, I will gladly take
another Felv+ cat into my home, despite knowing you're setting yourself up for
a heartbreak.
Once again, thank you all for your kind words,
Patti
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