RE: Patches
I think if Patches does come back again, he will surely come to you! I have told my wonderful Sam (Who crossed the bridge July 15th) the very same thing. You made such a difference in his life...Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WNSent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 1:26 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Patches Diane, I'mvery sorry about Patches. His life was so much better because of you. Gina Diane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This morningmy housemate Gail and Ihad to make the decision to help Patches to the Bridge. As you know, he's been refusing all food -- or he'd taste it once and then the next time ignore it. In the past few days it became apparent that swallowing was becoming an issue, so we took him to the vet this morning. The vet said his lymph nodes were swollen and he seemed to be in pretty classic crash mode, and rather than put him through more unpleasantness with syringing and pills, we chose to let him go. We stayed with him until he was gone, quickly and peacefully. When he came to us, he was filthy and full of vermin, and it was days before he would let us touch the parts of his body where the mats had been. When he left, at least, he was clean and loved to be petted all over. This at least we could do for him, and give him all the love and care we could. This morning, I told him that if it turns out he gets another time around, he should come back to us. He was a dear little soul, and we will miss him. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to our Patches. I want to thank everybody here for their support and caring and wonderful information during this brief sojourn with Patches. You have all been beyond great. Diane R. ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^= ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ ="Nice kitty!" -- Prof. Radcliffe Emerson The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^= ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = Please visitmy Tigger Tales site! At the bottom of the home and links pages aremy merchant affiliate banners. If anyone uses my links to make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of all final sales.I am going to donate100% ofthe proceeds to animal welfare organizations.This is a great way to shop your favorite online pet stores and give something to a worthy cause. Thank you in advance! How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
RE: Dexter
Title: Message Hi Sherry, Sending prayers for Dexter. I'm gladthe little soulis at least feeling better. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:14 AMTo: FelvtalkSubject: Dexter Hi everyone I was just wondering if you could add Dr. Jens dog Dexter to your long list of prayers? She just found out he has congestive heart failure,he is feeling a bit better but needs prayers.She had just lost her older dog about a month ago.Thanks for all your wonderful good wishes. Sherry How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: just need to vent about my feral feluk
Title: Message Hi Jeni, Just want to wish you well in liberating kitty from the wall. Please keep us posted when you get time. Kerry PS Yes, isn't this list great! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JENI RECASent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 10:55 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: just need to vent about my feral feluk I just wanted to thank everyone for all the encouragement, kind words and of course advice. We are borrowing a trap from a friend, plan on trapping her and just getting her back in the house. Unfortuantely we do not have an extra room to keep her in. We have one bedroom an open floor area with the kitchen and livingroom and the down stairs is all opened. I plan on making her a small comfortable area under our stair area where she can hide better in and maybe won't want to go back into the wall. Thank you again, this list and the people on it are great and it's nice to be able to turn to in need. Thank you Jeni Hillman Waller (feluk +) and Nookie the feral (feluk +) From:"Diane Rosenfeldt" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject:RE: just need to vent about my feral felukDate:Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:13:35 -0500Just s further word of encouragement:our (Wini)Fred, to whom I refer asour former quasi-feral, took months to tame down.She had been abandoned ata few months of age in a trailer park, and foraged all summer until atender-hearted coworker of mine worried about her in the approaching coldweather, and trapped her.I was brand new at feral -- or "hard stray" asthey say on the ferals list -- handling and did a lot of things wrong.Butwe finally got her in a small room by herself, where, as it happened, thedoorknob was missing and there was a wide crack at the bottom of the door,so that she and the other cats could hear each other and even interact underthe door.At first she kept crawling up into the framework of the decrepit50s overstuffed chair we had in there, but we sat down in the room and readto her every night (100 Greatest Science Fiction Stories) or watched DVDsand talked.Eventually she would walk over us as we sat on the floor, orcome up on the chair arm for treats or pets.It's been a few years and westill can't pick her up properly (though last night I quickly picked her upand set her down and she didn't freak) but she's very loving and leansagainst your neck with her solid little body from the back of the sofa, orsometimes if you're laying down she'll flop on your face.So once the twoof you get past this hard bit and she's out of the wall, be patient andpersevere, bribe her with food and do the slow blink thing.It's verygratifying when they bond with you, and you've saved another starfish. ;-)Diane R.bless you for giving this little one a home, even if she's not quiteready to accept it! IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: Dexter
I'm sorry, I don't know your name, but just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your darling Boomer. I'm glad he had more time than expected, and if he had to go, I'm glad it was in your arms, knowing how loved and cared for he was right to the end. hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Precious Pets, Almost Home Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 8:27 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Dexter Dear Sherry: Tell Dexter mom to just take one day at a time! It is amazing how the days add up into months! Trust me, I know from fresh experience! My partner/roommate that does rescue with me had a 16 year old cat named Boomer with congestive heart failure. Last November of 2005, the specialist gave Boomer two to four months to live. We give him his medication and let him eat anything and everything on the kitchen table. Boomer just left us last Wednesday. Boomer lived five months more then the specialist expected! We brought home Popeye's chicken late Wednesday night after doing an adoption and checking on our cats at the PETsMART Adoption Center. Boomer had his favorite chicken and proceeded to go back to his resting place. He threw a blood clot and his back legs became paralyzed. We picked him up and started for the emergency room. We just got around the corner from the emergency room and he died in my arms. It is hard to go into the kitchen now! I expect to see Boomer on the kitchen table waiting for his Sheba like every morning before his death! He will be missed! I started writing this to assure you that you may have more time with Dexter. Not expecting that reaccounting that night would bring tears. I have not cried since that night for Boomer but writing this has brought back the tears! Hopefully, Dexter will live longer then estimated and you and his mother will have more days then expected to enjoy him! I am off to find some tissue! Precious Pets, Almost Home Association --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for your good wishes for Dexter,at least his mom is a vet,so he has on the spot care. :) Sherry Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good wishes for Dexter from us...You know Lil Rascal was only given maybe a few days to a week to live with congestive heart failure, and he lived 6 1/2 months...guess that is almost like a person living several yrs with it...So what I learned from it, they can live quite a normal life with the treatments. Kerry and Bandy - Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. - Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1ยข/min. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: Darby
Title: Message Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about Darby's passing. How wonderful that he was rescued from a horrible fate, and went on to live a life full of love. Jen is a wonderful woman, and she and her family are in my prayers. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:02 PMTo: FelvtalkSubject: Darby I just wanted to ask if we can add Jens beloved old coonhound Darby to the CLS,she had to let him go today,he had oral cancer.He was rescues by her back in 1990.She found him in a bag on the side of the road when he was only 12 weeks old.He was the pet that she has had the longest in her entire life.she sure is having a lot of sad happenings in her life lately.Please add her and her family to your prayers. Sherry Do you Yahoo!?Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Azrael
Hello everyone, I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time. It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but the new kitten that I just adopted and just named, Azrael, passed on on Saturday. Her little chest cold, thought to be a URI, after taking x-rays turned out to be a massive infection in her lungs. Her sweet little heart didn't even show up on the screen through the fluid. She didn't exhibit new symptoms, but she seemed cold to me Saturday morning. I took her temp and it was low, so I put her on a hot water bottle and wrapped her in a towel and it raised a few points. I called my vet with the update, I was worried, but not alarmed, but she said to go to the emergency vet. There I was told that the situation was very grave, that even a healthy kitten her age with this diagnosis had a very low survival rate. And it hurt so much to make the decision. I kept thinking, Butwe thought that it wasjust a URI!and I tried to see in her eyes if she wanted me to fight, but I couldn't tell. And the vet said that the most compassionate course would be to put her down. So what could I do, but? I told her how free her little soul would be away from her sick body, that she could go back to running and playing. I told her about my Sushi and Hepburn and how they were waiting for her. I told her that I couldn't wait to meet her again someday and know her as she was meant to be known, and that I was sorry that I couldn't have kept her here longer. I thanked her for being in my life to the extent that she was and that I was so happy that I'd made the decision to adopt her and to feel her warmth and to be able to name her and see her to her real journey. I've lost cats in the past and it is always hard for me, but this little girl, though we didn't have the time together, just seemed so damn unfair to have to say goodbye to. I know that I did all that I could, that my vet did, that the emergency vet did, but I still feel guilt that I lost her. And when I go by the new FeLV+ kitten at thehumane society (a littermate of Azrael's, but not Trixie who I very first mentioned), I feel huge guilt for not rescuing her also. Part of me wants to just settle back down again, put some distance between expenses and losses in my heart, but part of me just wants to replace, wants to stem the pain by focusing on a new kitten. I know that when I consider adopting again, an older, more proven cat would probably be wisest, but... well, a) they are so dang cute and b) I want to get them out of the shelter environment so badly. Leslie
RE: Patches
Title: Message My condolences to you and Gail, Diane. Patches was obviously a much-loved kitty. I'm gladhe found you when he did and was able to turn his life around and know what it was to be cherished.hugs, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diane RosenfeldtSent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 2:42 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Patches This morningmy housemate Gail and Ihad to make the decision to help Patches to the Bridge. As you know, he's been refusing all food -- or he'd taste it once and then the next time ignore it. In the past few days it became apparent that swallowing was becoming an issue, so we took him to the vet this morning. The vet said his lymph nodes were swollen and he seemed to be in pretty classic crash mode, and rather than put him through more unpleasantness with syringing and pills, we chose to let him go. We stayed with him until he was gone, quickly and peacefully. When he came to us, he was filthy and full of vermin, and it was days before he would let us touch the parts of his body where the mats had been. When he left, at least, he was clean and loved to be petted all over. This at least we could do for him, and give him all the love and care we could. This morning, I told him that if it turns out he gets another time around, he should come back to us. He was a dear little soul, and we will miss him. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to our Patches. I want to thank everybody here for their support and caring and wonderful information during this brief sojourn with Patches. You have all been beyond great. Diane R. ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^= ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ ="Nice kitty!" -- Prof. Radcliffe Emerson The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^ ^. .^= ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = = ^ = IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: Azrael
Gentlest of Bridge vibes to your sweet Azrael. And comfort hugs to you. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LeslieSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:47 AMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Azrael Hello everyone, I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time. It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but the new kitten that I just adopted and just named, Azrael, passed on on Saturday. Her little chest cold, thought to be a URI, after taking x-rays turned out to be a massive infection in her lungs. Her sweet little heart didn't even show up on the screen through the fluid. She didn't exhibit new symptoms, but she seemed cold to me Saturday morning. I took her temp and it was low, so I put her on a hot water bottle and wrapped her in a towel and it raised a few points. I called my vet with the update, I was worried, but not alarmed, but she said to go to the emergency vet. There I was told that the situation was very grave, that even a healthy kitten her age with this diagnosis had a very low survival rate. And it hurt so much to make the decision. I kept thinking, "Butwe thought that it wasjust a URI!"and I tried to see in her eyes if she wanted me to fight, but I couldn't tell. And the vet said that the most compassionate course would be to put her down. So what could I do, but? I told her how free her little soul would be away from her sick body, that she could go back to running and playing. I told her about my Sushi and Hepburn and how they were waiting for her. I told her that I couldn't wait to meet her again someday and know her as she was meant to be known, and that I was sorry that I couldn't have kept her here longer. I thanked her for being in my life to the extent that she was and that I was so happy that I'd made the decision to adopt her and to feel her warmth and to be able to name her and see her to her real journey. I've lost cats in the past and it is always hard for me, but this little girl, though we didn't have the time together, just seemed so damn unfair to have to say goodbye to. I know that I did all that I could, that my vet did, that the emergency vet did, but I still feel guilt that I lost her. And when I go by the new FeLV+ kitten at thehumane society (a littermate of Azrael's, but not Trixie who I very first mentioned), I feel huge guilt for not rescuing her also. Part of me wants to just settle back down again, put some distance between expenses and losses in my heart, but part of me just wants to replace, wants to stem the pain by focusing on a new kitten. I know that when I consider adopting again, an older, more proven cat would probably be wisest, but... well, a) they are so dang cute and b) I want to get them out of the shelter environment so badly. Leslie This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
Kitten love, part 2
OK, so at 3:30 AM today I am sound asleep. Suddenly I am awakened by a strange noise, "harrgghhh, harrrggghhh..." Too late, I realize it is the sound of a kitten puking, IN MY LAP. Luckily, I was wearing pajamas. We had to get up and strip the bed, layed back down, and they all decided it was time to bite feet through the covers. The little darlings... Beth PS. Dash was the puker, it is the second time in a week that he's been sick, I think it is because he is over-stuffing himself on dry food, or because I bought a different brand this time. He seems ok otherwise, so I hope it's nothing more. They go in for their second FeLV vacc. this week, so I'll mention it to the vet then. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Kitten love, part 2
unless it's the sound of breaking glass, i no longer respond to the night-time sounds of many cats On 8/14/06, Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so at 3:30 AM today I am sound asleep. Suddenly I am awakened by a strange noise, harrgghhh, harrrggghhh... Too late, I realize it is the sound of a kitten puking, IN MY LAP. Luckily, I was wearing pajamas. We had to get up and strip the bed, layed back down, and they all decided it was time to bite feet through the covers. The little darlings... Beth PS. Dash was the puker, it is the second time in a week that he's been sick, I think it is because he is over-stuffing himself on dry food, or because I bought a different brand this time. He seems ok otherwise, so I hope it's nothing more. They go in for their second FeLV vacc. this week, so I'll mention it to the vet then. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Azrael
she takes with her the precious memories of being loved, and knowing her little life was valued. that is a tremendous gift, and one you'll both carry forever. i've never understood why the littlest ones sometimes don't make it, but i think they come to us because they need something that only we can give them to continue their journeys. i can't say no when they call to me, and despite all the pain, i know they give me a tremendous amount by sharing their lives with me, no matter how brief. GLOW to heal your heart--azrael is happy and healthy now, surrounded by lots and lots of friends anxious to hear about the latest silliness of humans! MC On 8/14/06, Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gentlest of Bridge vibes to your sweet Azrael. And comfort hugs to you. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leslie Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:47 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Azrael Hello everyone, I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time. It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but the new kitten that I just adopted and just named, Azrael, passed on on Saturday. Her little chest cold, thought to be a URI, after taking x-rays turned out to be a massive infection in her lungs. Her sweet little heart didn't even show up on the screen through the fluid. She didn't exhibit new symptoms, but she seemed cold to me Saturday morning. I took her temp and it was low, so I put her on a hot water bottle and wrapped her in a towel and it raised a few points. I called my vet with the update, I was worried, but not alarmed, but she said to go to the emergency vet. There I was told that the situation was very grave, that even a healthy kitten her age with this diagnosis had a very low survival rate. And it hurt so much to make the decision. I kept thinking, But we thought that it was just a URI! and I tried to see in her eyes if she wanted me to fight, but I couldn't tell. And the vet said that the most compassionate course would be to put her down. So what could I do, but? I told her how free her little soul would be away from her sick body, that she could go back to running and playing. I told her about my Sushi and Hepburn and how they were waiting for her. I told her that I couldn't wait to meet her again someday and know her as she was meant to be known, and that I was sorry that I couldn't have kept her here longer. I thanked her for being in my life to the extent that she was and that I was so happy that I'd made the decision to adopt her and to feel her warmth and to be able to name her and see her to her real journey. I've lost cats in the past and it is always hard for me, but this little girl, though we didn't have the time together, just seemed so damn unfair to have to say goodbye to. I know that I did all that I could, that my vet did, that the emergency vet did, but I still feel guilt that I lost her. And when I go by the new FeLV+ kitten at the humane society (a littermate of Azrael's, but not Trixie who I very first mentioned), I feel huge guilt for not rescuing her also. Part of me wants to just settle back down again, put some distance between expenses and losses in my heart, but part of me just wants to replace, wants to stem the pain by focusing on a new kitten. I know that when I consider adopting again, an older, more proven cat would probably be wisest, but... well, a) they are so dang cute and b) I want to get them out of the shelter environment so badly. Leslie This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Kitten love, part 2
clean up is actually easier from skin ick, I know. Bandit would start washing my face - VERY enthusiastically and I'd push him away and he'd start biting my fingers, so I'd turn my head, he'd wash, I'd push, he'd bite - over and over and over and overGary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:OK, so at 3:30 AM today I am sound asleep. Suddenly I am awakened by a strange noise, "harrgghhh, harrrggghhh..." Too late, I realize it is the sound of a kitten puking, IN MY LAP. Luckily, I was wearing pajamas. We had to get up and strip the bed, layed back down, and they all decided it was time to bite feet through the covers. The little darlings...Beth PS. Dash was the puker, it is the second time in a week that he's been sick, I think it is because he is over-stuffing himself on dry food, or because I bought a different brand this time. He seems ok otherwise, so I hope it's nothing more. They go in for their second FeLV vacc. this week, so I'll mention it to the vet then.[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
RE: Azrael
Title: Message Oh Leslie, I'm so sorry. Your account of your last moments with Azreal has me in tears. I'm glad she knew what it felt like to be loved and cherished, however briefly, in her all too short life. Thanks for caring for the little sweetheart. hugs, kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LeslieSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:47 AMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Azrael Hello everyone, I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time. It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but the new kitten that I just adopted and just named, Azrael, passed on on Saturday. Her little chest cold, thought to be a URI, after taking x-rays turned out to be a massive infection in her lungs. Her sweet little heart didn't even show up on the screen through the fluid. She didn't exhibit new symptoms, but she seemed cold to me Saturday morning. I took her temp and it was low, so I put her on a hot water bottle and wrapped her in a towel and it raised a few points. I called my vet with the update, I was worried, but not alarmed, but she said to go to the emergency vet. There I was told that the situation was very grave, that even a healthy kitten her age with this diagnosis had a very low survival rate. And it hurt so much to make the decision. I kept thinking, "Butwe thought that it wasjust a URI!"and I tried to see in her eyes if she wanted me to fight, but I couldn't tell. And the vet said that the most compassionate course would be to put her down. So what could I do, but? I told her how free her little soul would be away from her sick body, that she could go back to running and playing. I told her about my Sushi and Hepburn and how they were waiting for her. I told her that I couldn't wait to meet her again someday and know her as she was meant to be known, and that I was sorry that I couldn't have kept her here longer. I thanked her for being in my life to the extent that she was and that I was so happy that I'd made the decision to adopt her and to feel her warmth and to be able to name her and see her to her real journey. I've lost cats in the past and it is always hard for me, but this little girl, though we didn't have the time together, just seemed so damn unfair to have to say goodbye to. I know that I did all that I could, that my vet did, that the emergency vet did, but I still feel guilt that I lost her. And when I go by the new FeLV+ kitten at thehumane society (a littermate of Azrael's, but not Trixie who I very first mentioned), I feel huge guilt for not rescuing her also. Part of me wants to just settle back down again, put some distance between expenses and losses in my heart, but part of me just wants to replace, wants to stem the pain by focusing on a new kitten. I know that when I consider adopting again, an older, more proven cat would probably be wisest, but... well, a) they are so dang cute and b) I want to get them out of the shelter environment so badly. Leslie IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: Kitten love, part 2
Title: Message I don't have any live plants in my house, every time I try, I end up naming them "Mr. Roughage." So my crew of rocket scientistsseeks out and chews up *silk* plants, -- but only the ones that pretend to be spiky grass. I had a sprig of it in a silk arrangement, it got reduced to nubs within a week, and now what's left of its *replacement* has found its way into the hobby room, a good 30 feet away from the arrangement in question. Oh, and when I hear those late-night or early-morning horking sounds, I'm not even curious anymore, unless we're specifically keeping an eye on someone who's barfing a lot. I just make a mental note to watch my step. Same with fighting. I yell a generic "Hey, you! Tribble!! Cut it out!!!" because whoever else is involved, Tribble is always the other party and usually the instigator. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N.Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 2:00 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Kitten love, part 2 "harrgghhh, harrrggghhh" That's the most common unwanted sound in my house right now. Yep,usually in the wee small hours too. I always leap out of bed so i can see who it is, but about 50 percent of the time I can't tell. I'm cleaning up every day at the moment. Sometimes more than once. One of them once puked on my hair. This has been going on for a while. It can be any of them. Yesterday it was Tiger. I believe it happened after he'd been chased energetically by one of my fosters,and just after he had breakfast. D'you think that could have been the reason?Three of them have had checkups during that time and deemed ok. ActuallyI think it's often hairballs that are the reason. I mix white petroleumjelly in their wet food when I can bring myself to--I say that because the little stin*ers usually turn their noses up at it when it's got the jelly in. After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 1:41 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Kitten love, part 2clean up is actually easier from skin ick, I know. Bandit would start washing my face - VERY enthusiastically and I'd push him away and he'd start biting my fingers, so I'd turn my head, he'd wash, I'd push, he'd bite - over and over and over and overGary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so at 3:30 AM today I am sound asleep. Suddenly I am awakened by a strange noise, "harrgghhh, harrrggghhh..." Too late, I realize it is the sound of a kitten puking, IN MY LAP. Luckily, I was wearing pajamas. We had to get up and strip the bed, layed back down, and they all decided it was time to bite feet through the covers. The little darlings... Beth PS. Dash was the puker, it is the second time in a week that he's been sick, I think it is because he is over-stuffing himself on dry food, or because I bought a different brand this time. He seems ok otherwise, so I hope it's nothing more. They go in for their second FeLV vacc. this week, so I'll mention it to the vet then. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply
RE: Kitten love, part 2
Title: Message Yeah, the fighting. I usually yell "Tiger" when I hear a commition coming from the living room in the early hours. And then feel guilty when (as occasionlly happens) I see him staring balefullyat mefrom the end of the bed. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rosenfeldt, DianeSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 2:13 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Kitten love, part 2 I don't have any live plants in my house, every time I try, I end up naming them "Mr. Roughage." So my crew of rocket scientistsseeks out and chews up *silk* plants, -- but only the ones that pretend to be spiky grass. I had a sprig of it in a silk arrangement, it got reduced to nubs within a week, and now what's left of its *replacement* has found its way into the hobby room, a good 30 feet away from the arrangement in question. Oh, and when I hear those late-night or early-morning horking sounds, I'm not even curious anymore, unless we're specifically keeping an eye on someone who's barfing a lot. I just make a mental note to watch my step. Same with fighting. I yell a generic "Hey, you! Tribble!! Cut it out!!!" because whoever else is involved, Tribble is always the other party and usually the instigator. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N.Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 2:00 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Kitten love, part 2 "harrgghhh, harrrggghhh" That's the most common unwanted sound in my house right now. Yep,usually in the wee small hours too. I always leap out of bed so i can see who it is, but about 50 percent of the time I can't tell. I'm cleaning up every day at the moment. Sometimes more than once. One of them once puked on my hair. This has been going on for a while. It can be any of them. Yesterday it was Tiger. I believe it happened after he'd been chased energetically by one of my fosters,and just after he had breakfast. D'you think that could have been the reason?Three of them have had checkups during that time and deemed ok. ActuallyI think it's often hairballs that are the reason. I mix white petroleumjelly in their wet food when I can bring myself to--I say that because the little stin*ers usually turn their noses up at it when it's got the jelly in. After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 1:41 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Kitten love, part 2clean up is actually easier from skin ick, I know. Bandit would start washing my face - VERY enthusiastically and I'd push him away and he'd start biting my fingers, so I'd turn my head, he'd wash, I'd push, he'd bite - over and over and over and overGary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so at 3:30 AM today I am sound asleep. Suddenly I am awakened by a strange noise, "harrgghhh, harrrggghhh..." Too late, I realize it is the sound of a kitten puking, IN MY LAP. Luckily, I was wearing pajamas. We had to get up and strip the bed, layed back down, and they all decided it was time to bite feet through the covers. The little darlings... Beth PS. Dash was the puker, it is the second time in a week that he's been sick, I think it is because he is over-stuffing himself on dry food, or because I bought a different brand this time. He seems ok otherwise, so I hope it's nothing more. They go in for their second FeLV vacc. this week, so I'll mention it to the vet then. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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
RE: Kitten love, part 2
Shanghai, who passed away a few years ago at the age of 18, was the consummate barfer. We used to accuse him of bulimia. He'd binge, barf, and come looking for a refill. He ruined a couple of monitors with projectile vomiting. It got to the point that I could hear the preliminary sounds in the middle of the night, get a piece of newspaper under wherever he was going to spew, catch the vomit on the paper, and roll back over and go back to sleep without missing a beat. Wish he were still here to barf on me now."MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:"harrgghhh, harrrggghhh" That's the most common unwanted sound in my house right now. Yep,usually in the wee small hours too. I always leap out of bed so i can see who it is, but about 50 percent of the time I can't tell. I'm cleaning up every day at the moment. Sometimes more than once. One of them once puked on my hair. This has been going on for a while. It can be any of them. Yesterday it was Tiger. I believe it happened after he'd been chased energetically by one of my fosters,and just after he had breakfast. D'you think that could have been the reason?Three of them have had checkups during that time and deemed ok. ActuallyI think it's often hairballs that are the reason. I mix white petroleumjelly in their wet food when I can bring myself to--I say that because the little stin*ers usually turn their noses up at it when it's got the jelly in. After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 1:41 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Kitten love, part 2clean up is actually easier from skin ick, I know. Bandit would start washing my face - VERY enthusiastically and I'd push him away and he'd start biting my fingers, so I'd turn my head, he'd wash, I'd push, he'd bite - over and over and over and overGary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so at 3:30 AM today I am sound asleep. Suddenly I am awakened by a strange noise, "harrgghhh, harrrggghhh..." Too late, I realize it is the sound of a kitten puking, IN MY LAP. Luckily, I was wearing pajamas. We had to get up and strip the bed, layed back down, and they all decided it was time to bite feet through the covers. The little darlings...Beth PS. Dash was the puker, it is the second time in a week that he's been sick, I think it is because he is over-stuffing himself on dry food, or because I bought a different brand this time. He seems ok otherwise, so I hope it's nothing more. They go in for their second FeLV vacc. this week, so I'll mention it to the vet then.[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisorThis email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: Kitten love, part 2
We have a cat who also did the projectile vomiting thing... she even twisted her intestine on one of her bouts and had to have surgery! Turned out it was a simpleallergy that achange of food made all the difference! Madison is now VERY happy and vomit free... with the exception of the occasional white hair ball (yuck). She is a beautiful Weegie and we are convinced that her vomiting is why her previous owners turned her out (we got her from Animal Control). Maybe you could allergy test? On 8/14/06, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shanghai, who passed away a few years ago at the age of 18, was the consummate barfer. We used to accuse him of bulimia. He'd binge, barf, and come looking for a refill. He ruined a couple of monitors with projectile vomiting. It got to the point that I could hear the preliminary sounds in the middle of the night, get a piece of newspaper under wherever he was going to spew, catch the vomit on the paper, and roll back over and go back to sleep without missing a beat. Wish he were still here to barf on me now. MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: harrgghhh, harrrggghhh That's the most common unwanted sound in my house right now. Yep,usually in the wee small hours too. I always leap out of bed so i can see who it is, but about 50 percent of the time I can't tell. I'm cleaning up every day at the moment. Sometimes more than once. One of them once puked on my hair. This has been going on for a while. It can be any of them. Yesterday it was Tiger. I believe it happened after he'd been chased energetically by one of my fosters,and just after he had breakfast. D'you think that could have been the reason?Three of them have had checkups during that time and deemed ok. ActuallyI think it's often hairballs that are the reason. I mix white petroleumjelly in their wet food when I can bring myself to--I say that because the little stin*ers usually turn their noses up at it when it's got the jelly in. After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 1:41 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Kitten love, part 2clean up is actually easier from skin ick, I know. Bandit would start washing my face - VERY enthusiastically and I'd push him away and he'd start biting my fingers, so I'd turn my head, he'd wash, I'd push, he'd bite - over and over and over and over Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so at 3:30 AM today I am sound asleep. Suddenly I am awakened by a strange noise, harrgghhh, harrrggghhh... Too late, I realize it is the sound of a kitten puking, IN MY LAP. Luckily, I was wearing pajamas. We had to get up and strip the bed, layed back down, and they all decided it was time to bite feet through the covers. The little darlings... Beth PS. Dash was the puker, it is the second time in a week that he's been sick, I think it is because he is over-stuffing himself on dry food, or because I bought a different brand this time. He seems ok otherwise, so I hope it's nothing more. They go in for their second FeLV vacc. this week, so I'll mention it to the vet then. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito MalitoMy cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- Leslie =^..^=To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded.That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Re: Azrael
Leslie I am so sorry about your sweet Azreal,my Maizee now has yet another friend.Hugs to you SherryLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello everyone,I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time. It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but the new kitten that I just adopted and just named, Azrael, passed on on Saturday. Her little chest cold, thought to be a URI, after taking x-rays turned out to be a massive infection in her lungs. Her sweet little heart didn't even show up on the screen through the fluid. She didn't exhibit new symptoms, but she seemed cold to me Saturday morning. I took her temp and it was low, so I put her on a hot water bottle and wrapped her in a towel and it raised a few points. I called my vet with the update, I was worried, but not alarmed, but she said to go to the emergency vet. There I was told that the situation was very grave, that even a healthy kitten her age with this diagnosis had a very low survival rate. And it hurt so much to make the decision. I kept thinking, "Butwe thought that it wasjust a URI!"and I tried to see in her eyes if she wanted me to fight, but I couldn't tell. And the vet said that the most compassionate course would be to put her down. So what could I do, but? I told her how free her little soul would be away from her sick body, that she could go back to running and playing. I told her about my Sushi and Hepburn and how they were waiting for her. I told her that I couldn't wait to meet her again someday and know her as she was meant to be known, and that I was sorry that I couldn't have kept her here longer. I thanked her for being in my life to the extent that she was and that I was so happy that I'd made the decision to adopt her and to feel her warmth and to be able to name her and see her to her real journey. I've lost cats in the past and it is always hard for me, but this little girl, though we didn't have the time together, just seemed so damn unfair to have to say goodbye to.I know that I did all that I could, that my vet did, that the emergency vet did, but I still feel guilt that I lost her. And when I go by the new FeLV+ kitten at thehumane society (a littermate of Azrael's, but not Trixie who I very first mentioned), I feel huge guilt for not rescuing her also. Part of me wants to just settle back down again, put some distance between expenses and losses in my heart, but part of me just wants to replace, wants to stem the pain by focusing on a new kitten. I know that when I consider adopting again, an older, more proven cat would probably be wisest, but... well, a) they are so dang cute and b) I want to get them out of the shelter environment so badly.Leslie Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: Azrael
Leslie, Was this Powder? I am so very, very sorry. :(tonyaLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello everyone,I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time. It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but the new kitten that I just adopted and just named, Azrael, passed on on Saturday. Her little chest cold, thought to be a URI, after taking x-rays turned out to be a massive infection in her lungs. Her sweet little heart didn't even show up on the screen through the fluid. She didn't exhibit new symptoms, but she seemed cold to me Saturday morning. I took her temp and it was low, so I put her on a hot water bottle and wrapped her in a towel and it raised a few points. I called my vet with the update, I was worried, but not alarmed, but she said to go to the emergency vet. There I was told that the situation was very grave, that even a healthy kitten her age with this diagnosis had a very low survival rate. And it hurt so much to make the decision. I kept thinking, "Butwe thought that it wasjust a URI!"and I tried to see in her eyes if she wanted me to fight, but I couldn't tell. And the vet said that the most compassionate course would be to put her down. So what could I do, but? I told her how free her little soul would be away from her sick body, that she could go back to running and playing. I told her about my Sushi and Hepburn and how they were waiting for her. I told her that I couldn't wait to meet her again someday and know her as she was meant to be known, and that I was sorry that I couldn't have kept her here longer. I thanked her for being in my life to the extent that she was and that I was so happy that I'd made the decision to adopt her and to feel her warmth and to be able to name her and see her to her real journey. I've lost cats in the past and it is always hard for me, but this little girl, though we didn't have the time together, just seemed so damn unfair to have to say goodbye to.I know that I did all that I could, that my vet did, that the emergency vet did, but I still feel guilt that I lost her. And when I go by the new FeLV+ kitten at thehumane society (a littermate of Azrael's, but not Trixie who I very first mentioned), I feel huge guilt for not rescuing her also. Part of me wants to just settle back down again, put some distance between expenses and losses in my heart, but part of me just wants to replace, wants to stem the pain by focusing on a new kitten. I know that when I consider adopting again, an older, more proven cat would probably be wisest, but... well, a) they are so dang cute and b) I want to get them out of the shelter environment so badly.Leslie
Re: Azrael
Oh Leslie, I'm so very sorry to hear that! I know she gave you so much joy in her few days with you! What a wonderful little soul you had the short time of knowing though, that she came into your life just to give you such pleasure, and then was gone. Perhaps her visit was a message to you, telling you to find joy in the little things we all take for granted in life, for their presence here can be so short, and swift in passing! Certainly, I feel like I got an eye opener out of your experience. Each day is precious, and we should all keep that in mind throughout our lives, for it is all in passing. I think you should go get the other one tomorrow... Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlPlease shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006
Re: Kitten love, part 2
MC wrote: unless it's the sound of breaking glass, i no longer respond to thenight-time sounds of many cats You mean you keep GLASS stuff? In your HOUSE?! LOL... oh the folly! I've had the cats knock things over so loudly in the night that it made me and Jeff both shock awake in bed, sitting up in a panic... and then he says "What was that?!!", and my response: "Oh, its just the cats breaking things.." And then we go back to sleep, LOL! I only get up if it sounds like it could have caused a kitty injury... you know, after having TWO with broken backs, I tend to be a bit paranoid now. I used to think cats were invincible, now I'm always paranoid about them getting hurt. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlPlease shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006
Re: Kitten love, part 2
Kerry wrote: After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Wait, you have PLANTS? In your HOUSE?!! LOL, this is becoming a theme for me (the shock)... I can't believe you guys actually try to live normal lives and have normal homes with normal things in them! On a side note, donate your house plants to nursing homes, most seniors are happy to have a plant in their room to take care of. :) Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlPlease shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006
Re: Kitten love, part 2
at one point, i considered putting the cats into the glass-fronted bookcases just so i could leave the breakables out... and i should have qualified my original note: i, too, will get up for serious fights or if it sounds like someone's hurt. with more than a dozen long-haired cats in the house, if i got up for every hairball, i'd NEVER get any sleep. and with that many long-hairs, stepping in haiballs is just a given not pleasant, mind you, but expected. On 8/14/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: MC wrote: unless it's the sound of breaking glass, i no longer respond to the night-time sounds of many cats You mean you keep GLASS stuff? In your HOUSE?! LOL... oh the folly! I've had the cats knock things over so loudly in the night that it made me and Jeff both shock awake in bed, sitting up in a panic... and then he says What was that?!!, and my response: Oh, its just the cats breaking things.. And then we go back to sleep, LOL! I only get up if it sounds like it could have caused a kitty injury... you know, after having TWO with broken backs, I tend to be a bit paranoid now. I used to think cats were invincible, now I'm always paranoid about them getting hurt. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more! It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006 -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Kitten love, part 2
the advantage to having persians of most any age, and older cats in general, is that they seem to strike a non-combat relationship with things like plants. plus, hanging them high enough seems to keep them safe from all but the kittens--didn't you all hear the sigh of relief back in may when my plants went outdoors and were, at last, able to let their leaves down? On 8/14/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry wrote: After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Wait, you have PLANTS? In your HOUSE?!! LOL, this is becoming a theme for me (the shock)... I can't believe you guys actually try to live normal lives and have normal homes with normal things in them! On a side note, donate your house plants to nursing homes, most seniors are happy to have a plant in their room to take care of. :) Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more! It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006 -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Kitten love, part 2
so i have glass and plants in my house--trust me, dear friend, those are NOT enough for anyone to toss me into a normal category! On 8/14/06, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the advantage to having persians of most any age, and older cats in general, is that they seem to strike a non-combat relationship with things like plants. plus, hanging them high enough seems to keep them safe from all but the kittens--didn't you all hear the sigh of relief back in may when my plants went outdoors and were, at last, able to let their leaves down? On 8/14/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry wrote: After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Wait, you have PLANTS? In your HOUSE?!! LOL, this is becoming a theme for me (the shock)... I can't believe you guys actually try to live normal lives and have normal homes with normal things in them! On a side note, donate your house plants to nursing homes, most seniors are happy to have a plant in their room to take care of. :) Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more! It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006 -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
OT: a poem I just wrote
Someone on another list was asking about if she should allow her cat to shred her chair. I just had to share my reply with you guys, cause it kinda turned into a poem: " My cats have a $300 cat tree scratching post. Yes they use it often.. but they still use the couch too. If you're not to attached to it, I'd say, what's the harm, it's a chair, after all, and chairs are replaceable, and don't have feelings. Cats, on the other hand, are very NON-replaceable, and their time with us is too short to begin with. If it makes them happy, what is a chair or sofa to me, when the happiness of my cat is the goal of my life? It's allin the perspective, of course. Some people are very attached to their material possessions, to the point of cutting off their cat's toes to save the sofa. Personally, I'd rather NOT be in that category of people. So to all the cats I say: "Go forth my sweet kitties, and shred the sofas of life, leave not a sliver of upholstery upon which you have not laid your touch, for until you touched it, it had no meaning to me, with your touch, you brought your own special personality to light upon the material world, and thus improved it. For when you are long passed from this life, and I look fondly in the vision of my mind upon your memories, as I sit upon that shredded sofa, my own tears shall fall upon the same surface as you yourself touched, and together we will be again, if only for a moment, sitting quietly, upon sofa we shared in our own special way. I wont be remembering yelling at you, or squirting you with a water bottle, or taking you in the have your toes cut off. I wont be remembering you running scared from the sound of a rolled up newspaper, from me. I wont be remembering anything but you, in all your feline glory, stretching up in a graceful arch, with the look of pure glee upon your face, and the sound of fabric ripping, as you happily do what comes naturally to you, marking your territory. Only fond memories, will those of you be, to be. " Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlPlease shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:O'Gwynn;Jenn;Phaewryn;Ms. FN:Jenn Phaewryn O'Gwynn NICKNAME:Phaewryn ORG:UCAT rescue;operations/field work TITLE:Cat Rescuer NOTE:I rescue cats. I run a small personal rescue operation, all on my own, and out of pocket. Donations appreciated at any time! Paypal donations can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send donations via check or money order to Jennifer O'Guin, PO Box 1008, Hardwick VT. 05843 TEL;WORK;VOICE:802-472-8628 TEL;HOME;VOICE:802 472-8628 ADR;WORK:;home office;;Hardwick;VT.;05843;USA LABEL;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:home office=0D=0AHardwick, VT. 05843=0D=0AUSA ADR;HOME:;;P.O. Box 1008;Hardwick;Vermont;05843;USA LABEL;HOME;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:P.O. Box 1008=0D=0AHardwick, Vermont 05843=0D=0AUSA X-WAB-GENDER:1 URL;HOME:http://ucat.us URL;WORK:http://ucat.us/adopt.html BDAY:19750928 EMAIL;PREF;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] REV:20060815T013827Z END:VCARD No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006
OT: Feline Acne, Pramoxine HCI shampoo
Anyone know if Relief shampoo with Pramoxine HCI and Colloidal Oatmeal would be good for feline acne? I just noticed Doobie's chin is absolutely FESTERING right now, and all I have on hand is Mythic's allergy shampoo. Is there anything OTC I could get for the acne on Doobie's chin, something from the local drug store? I can't afford another vet visit right now, and I'm sure it's acne. I tried to squeeze some of it out, but it's too painful, so I scrubbed it with the shampoo, got most of the black goo off, now he's just pink, and oozy looking. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlPlease shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:O'Gwynn;Jenn;Phaewryn;Ms. FN:Jenn Phaewryn O'Gwynn NICKNAME:Phaewryn ORG:UCAT rescue;operations/field work TITLE:Cat Rescuer NOTE:I rescue cats. I run a small personal rescue operation, all on my own, and out of pocket. Donations appreciated at any time! Paypal donations can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send donations via check or money order to Jennifer O'Guin, PO Box 1008, Hardwick VT. 05843 TEL;WORK;VOICE:802-472-8628 TEL;HOME;VOICE:802 472-8628 ADR;WORK:;home office;;Hardwick;VT.;05843;USA LABEL;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:home office=0D=0AHardwick, VT. 05843=0D=0AUSA ADR;HOME:;;P.O. Box 1008;Hardwick;Vermont;05843;USA LABEL;HOME;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:P.O. Box 1008=0D=0AHardwick, Vermont 05843=0D=0AUSA X-WAB-GENDER:1 URL;HOME:http://ucat.us URL;WORK:http://ucat.us/adopt.html BDAY:19750928 EMAIL;PREF;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] REV:20060815T022001Z END:VCARD No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006
RE: a poem I just wrote
Love it. Diane R. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of PhaewrynSent: Monday, August 14, 2006 8:38 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: OT: a poem I just wrote Someone on another list was asking about if she should allow her cat to shred her chair. I just had to share my reply with you guys, cause it kinda turned into a poem:
Re: Kitten love, part 2
My Felicity was the best (God rest her soul)she would barf her furballs into the toilet - i kid you not. What a good girl. I don't get up for the crashes either (unless it's serious). If Phelix gets up - well...then I better get up too. Believe it or not I keep over 100 house plants inside (during winter)..and with 8 cats Ihave never had a problem. In a message dated 8/14/2006 5:48:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: at one point, i considered putting the cats into the glass-frontedbookcases just so i could leave the breakables out...and i should have qualified my original note: i, too, will get up forserious fights or if it sounds like someone's hurt. with more than adozen long-haired cats in the house, if i got up for every hairball,i'd NEVER get any sleep. and with that many long-hairs, stepping inhaiballs is just a given not pleasant, mind you, but expected.On 8/14/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: MC wrote: unless it's the sound of breaking glass, i no longer respond to the night-time sounds of many cats You mean you keep GLASS stuff? In your HOUSE?! LOL... oh the folly! I've had the cats knock things over so loudly in the night that it made me and Jeff both shock awake in bed, sitting up in a panic... and then he says "What was that?!!", and my response: "Oh, its just the cats breaking things.." And then we go back to sleep, LOL! I only get up if it sounds like it could have caused a kitty injury... you know, after having TWO with broken backs, I tend to be a bit paranoid now. I used to think cats were invincible, now I'm always paranoid about them getting hurt. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more! It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/2006-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
Re: Kitten love, part 2
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