Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Terri Brown 
Goodnight, sweet Meowko...

=^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, 
Samantha, 
Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire 
=^..^=
  - Original Message - 
  From: I-Chun C. C. Chang mailto:changic...@gmail.com
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 10:43 PM
  Subject: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available


  Dear friends,

  Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks. Meowko 
is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around 8:45pm US 
eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for whole my 
family, our life would never be the same without her.

  I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei city, 
Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted me. That 
was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during dinnertime 
demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came every night, 
until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I didn't know anything 
of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid of cats when I was little 
as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I turned to one of my friend's 
friend who I knew he took care of street cats for years, asking tips about how 
to be a cat parent. This friend became my boyfriend, later my husband.

  Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and 
from Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter 
trips/research trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes, riding 
for week-long road trip, and had always been calm in front of anything. She was 
the perfect cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I always believe herself 
was a cat geographer as well. We have always been saying that she probably 
taught geography in feline schools when her humans were in sleep.

  We are going to arrange a witness of Meowko's cremation on Wednesday. She 
will always in our hearts...She is survived by her two humans and her 7 yrs old 
littermate, Jaja, who also jumped into our window several years later.

  Although Meowko had been sick over these years as she was getting old, she 
had a very good quality of life until the day before yesterday. She was deeply 
loved by many people who knew her, from many places around the world. I hope I 
could have had a little more time with her... I have already missed her so 
terribly.

  Along with some ckd medical supplies, Meowko left about 20 days' supply of 
interferon alpha 2b oral liquid 100 IU/ml strength available (expiration date, 
June 20th, 2013). If anyone needs it, we are in eastern Connecticut, you’re 
welcome to pick it up or we can drop off in reasonable traveling distance.  Or 
I can mail it to you, the only thing I ask would be that you pay for the 
shipping as it requires cool pack overnight shipping.)

  Please give your babies extra hugs for us. All the furry friends on this 
listserv are strong fighters as Meowko. I am sorry to report back today that 
Meowko didn't win her battle, but it doesn't mean others can't win. With the 
knowledge and support from members on this listserv, there is still have a very 
good chance. Please try as much as you can, and please never give up hope. It 
is the most important lesson I learned from Meowko and from the members here.


  Thank you all very much again. (And particularily, Margo, your words for us 
had encouraged us to go through the tough times...)


  with my best,
  Catherine and our little sweet angel, Meowko

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Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Margo 



Dear Catherine, 
 
 I'm so sorry. I know that there are no words that will bring any relief, but I wish I could help. Meowko will never be gone as long as she remains in your heart, and I see that you will never lack for happy memories. That she passed easily is a blessing. She chose you as her family and you gave her a wonderful life. There is no greater gift.

She has just gone on ahead. Not far, and you may still sense her sometimes.

I wish you peace, Meowko has found hers.

 
Lend Me a Kitten
I will lend to you a kitten, God said.For you to love her while she lives, and mourn herwhen she's dead.Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.But will you, 'till I call her back, take care of her for me? 

She'll bring her charms to gladden you and, should her stay be briefYou'll always haveyour memories, as solace for your grief.I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return.But there are lessons taught below I want thisgirl to learn.

We've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.And from the folk that crowds life's land,she haschosen you.Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain?Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'For all the joys thisFurChild brings, the risk of grief we'll run.We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay. 

But should you call her back much sooner than we planned,We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,In memory of the one we loved,please help us while we grieve.
And when our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,Please send yet another needing soul for us to love,for life. 

Author Unknown 


My thoughts are with you.

Margo


-Original Message- From: "I-Chun C. C. Chang " Sent: May 27, 2013 10:43 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available 

Dear friends,Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks. Meowko is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around 8:45pm US eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for whole my family, our life would never be the same without her.I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei city, Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted me. That was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during dinnertime demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came every night, until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I didn't know anything of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid of cats when I was little as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I turned to one of my friend's friend who I knew he took care of street cats for years, asking tips about how to be a cat parent. This friend became my boyfriend, later my husband.Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and from Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter trips/research trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes, riding for week-long road trip, and had always been calm in front of anything. She was the perfect cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I always believe herself was a cat geographer as well. We have always been saying that she probably taught geography in feline schools when her humans were in sleep.We are going to arrange a witness of Meowko's cremation on Wednesday. She will always in our hearts...She is survived by her two humans and her 7 yrs old littermate, Jaja, who also jumped into our window several years later.Although Meowko had been sick over these years as she was getting old, she had a very good quality of life until the day before yesterday. She was deeply loved by many people who knew her, from many places around the world. I hope I could have had a little more time with her... I have already missed her so terribly.Along with some ckd medical supplies, Meowko left about 20 days' supply of interferon alpha 2b oral liquid 100 IU/ml strength available (expiration date, June 20th, 2013). If anyone needs it, we are in eastern Connecticut, you’re welcome to pick it up or we can drop off in reasonable traveling distance. Or I can mail it to you, the only thing I ask would be that you pay for the shipping as it requires cool pack overnight shipping.)Please give your babies extra hugs for us. All the furry friends on this listserv are strong fighters as Meowko. I am sorry to report back today that Meowko didn't win her battle, but it doesn't mean others can't win. With the knowledge and support from members on this listserv, there is still have a very good chance. Please try as much as you can, and please never give up hope. It is the most important lesson I learned from

Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Margo 


-Original Message- From: "I-Chun C. C. Chang " Sent: May 27, 2013 10:43 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available 

Dear friends,Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks. Meowko is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around 8:45pm US eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for whole my family, our life would never be the same without her.I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei city, Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted me. That was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during dinnertime demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came every night, until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I didn't know anything of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid of cats when I was little as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I turned to one of my friend's friend who I knew he took care of street cats for years, asking tips about how to be a cat parent. This friend became my boyfriend, later my husband.Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and from Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter trips/research trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes, riding for week-long road trip, and had always been calm in front of anything. She was the perfect cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I always believe herself was a cat geographer as well. We have always been saying that she probably taught geography in feline schools when her humans were in sleep.We are going to arrange a witness of Meowko's cremation on Wednesday. She will always in our hearts...She is survived by her two humans and her 7 yrs old littermate, Jaja, who also jumped into our window several years later.Although Meowko had been sick over these years as she was getting old, she had a very good quality of life until the day before yesterday. She was deeply loved by many people who knew her, from many places around the world. I hope I could have had a little more time with her... I have already missed her so terribly.Along with some ckd medical supplies, Meowko left about 20 days' supply of interferon alpha 2b oral liquid 100 IU/ml strength available (expiration date, June 20th, 2013). If anyone needs it, we are in eastern Connecticut, you’re welcome to pick it up or we can drop off in reasonable traveling distance. Or I can mail it to you, the only thing I ask would be that you pay for the shipping as it requires cool pack overnight shipping.)Please give your babies extra hugs for us. All the furry friends on this listserv are strong fighters as Meowko. I am sorry to report back today that Meowko didn't win her battle, but it doesn't mean others can't win. With the knowledge and support from members on this listserv, there is still have a very good chance. Please try as much as you can, and please never give up hope. It is the most important lesson I learned from Meowko and from the members here.Thank you all very much again. (And particularily, Margo, your words for us had encouraged us to go through the tough times...)
with my best,Catherine and our little sweet angel, Meowko

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Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Maryam Ulomi 
Dear Catherine,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how difficult and heartbreaking such a loss 
is,


Sent from my iPhone.

On May 28, 2013, at 7:21, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote:

 
 Dear Catherine,

I'm so sorry. I know that there are no words that will 
 bring any relief, but I wish I could help. Meowko will never be gone as long 
 as she remains in your heart, and I see that you will never lack for happy 
 memories. That she passed easily is a blessing. She chose you as her family 
 and you gave her a wonderful life. There is no greater gift.
  
 She has just gone on ahead. Not far, and you may still sense her sometimes.
  
 I wish you peace, Meowko has found hers.
  
 Lend Me a Kitten
 I will lend to you a kitten, God said.
 For you to love her while she lives, and mourn her when she's dead.
 Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
 But will you, 'till I call her back, take care of her for me?
  
 She'll bring her charms to gladden you and, should her stay be brief
 You'll always have your memories, as solace for your grief.
 I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return.
 But there are lessons taught below I want this girl to learn.
  
 We've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
 And from the folk that crowds life's land, she has chosen you.
 Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain?
 Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?
  
 I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'
 For all the joys this FurChild brings, the risk of grief we'll run.
 We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
 And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
  
 But should you call her back much sooner than we planned,
 We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
 If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
 In memory of  the one we loved, please help us while we grieve.
 And when our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
 Please send yet another needing soul for us to love, for life.
  
 Author Unknown
  
  
 My thoughts are with you.
  
 Margo
  
  
 -Original Message- 
 From: I-Chun C. C. Chang  
 Sent: May 27, 2013 10:43 PM 
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available 
 
 Dear friends,
 
 Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks. Meowko 
 is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around 8:45pm US 
 eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for whole my 
 family, our life would never be the same without her.
 
 I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei city, 
 Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted me. That 
 was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during dinnertime 
 demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came every night, 
 until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I didn't know 
 anything of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid of cats when I 
 was little as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I turned to one of my 
 friend's friend who I knew he took care of street cats for years, asking tips 
 about how to be a cat parent. This friend became my boyfriend, later my 
 husband.
 
 Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and 
 from Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter 
 trips/research trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes, 
 riding for week-long road trip, and had always been calm in front of 
 anything. She was the perfect cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I 
 always believe herself was a cat geographer as well. We have always been 
 saying that she probably taught geography in feline schools when her humans 
 were in sleep.
 
 We are going to arrange a witness of Meowko's cremation on Wednesday. She 
 will always in our hearts...She is survived by her two humans and her 7 yrs 
 old littermate, Jaja, who also jumped into our window several years later.
 
 Although Meowko had been sick over these years as she was getting old, she 
 had a very good quality of life until the day before yesterday. She was 
 deeply loved by many people who knew her, from many places around the world. 
 I hope I could have had a little more time with her... I have already missed 
 her so terribly.
 
 Along with some ckd medical supplies, Meowko left about 20 days' supply of 
 interferon alpha 2b oral liquid 100 IU/ml strength available (expiration 
 date, June 20th, 2013). If anyone needs it, we are in eastern Connecticut, 
 you’re welcome to pick it up or we can drop off in reasonable traveling 
 distance.  Or I can mail it to you, the only thing I ask would be that you 
 pay for the shipping as it requires cool pack overnight shipping.)
 
 Please give your babies extra hugs for us. All

Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Michele Fougeres 
Dear Catherine,
I'm flooded with tears after reading your story with Meowko, what a lucky cat 
she was to have you and your hubby in her life. She brought you and your 
husband together, and has inspired, I think, all of us in this group to keep 
loving our babies and fight with and for them to overcome this terrible disease.
I wish you all the best, someday we will all meet again on the other side of 
the rainbow bridge.
Lots of love,
Michele (from Ecuador) 3

CC: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
From: ava...@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 07:35:03 -0400
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

Dear Catherine,I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how difficult and 
heartbreaking such a loss is,

Sent from my iPhone.
On May 28, 2013, at 7:21, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote:








Dear Catherine, 



   I'm so sorry. I know that there are no words that will 
bring any relief, but I wish I could help. Meowko will never be gone as long as 
she remains in your heart, and I see that you will never lack for happy 
memories. That she passed easily is a blessing. She chose you as her family and 
you gave her a wonderful life. There is no greater gift.

 

She has just gone on ahead. Not far, and you may still sense her sometimes.

 

I wish you peace, Meowko has found hers.

 

 

Lend Me a Kitten
I will lend to you a kitten, God said.
For you to love her while she lives, and mourn her when she's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call her back, take care of her for me? 

 

She'll bring her charms to gladden you and, should her stay be brief
You'll always have your memories, as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this girl to learn.

 

We've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folk that crowds life's land, she has chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

 

I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'
For all the joys this FurChild brings, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay. 

 

But should you call her back much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
In memory of  the one we loved, please help us while we grieve.


And when our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love, for life. 

 

Author Unknown 

 

 

My thoughts are with you.

 

Margo

 

 

-Original Message- 
From: I-Chun C. C. Chang  
Sent: May 27, 2013 10:43 PM 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Subject: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available 




Dear friends,

Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks. Meowko 
is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around 8:45pm US 
eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for whole my 
family, our life would never be the same without her.

I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei city, 
Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted me. That 
was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during dinnertime 
demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came every night, 
until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I didn't know anything 
of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid of cats when I was little 
as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I turned to one of my friend's 
friend who I knew he took care of street cats for years, asking tips about how 
to be a cat parent. This friend became my boyfriend, later my husband.

Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and from 
Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter trips/research 
trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes, riding for week-long 
road trip, and had always been calm in front of anything. She was the perfect 
cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I always believe herself was a cat 
geographer as well. We have always been saying that she probably taught 
geography in feline schools when her humans were in sleep.

We are going to arrange a witness of Meowko's cremation on Wednesday. She will 
always in our hearts...She is survived by her two humans and her 7 yrs old 
littermate, Jaja, who also jumped into our window several years later.

Although Meowko had been sick over these years as she was getting old, she had 
a very good quality of life until the day before yesterday. She was deeply 
loved by many people who knew her, from many

[Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Lance 
We're taking Ember to a veterinary surgeon in another town tomorrow. The main 
reason for going is to get diagnostics and finally know for sure what the lung 
mass is. I should have done this a month ago, and I'm kicking myself for not 
having been aggressive. 

Depending on what the vet says, he might be opening Ember up tomorrow to remove 
the tumor. I have big reservations about this, which is why I didn't pursue 
things more previously. But as I watched Ember eat last Thursday night, it 
occurred to me that I should at least find out what this is and give Ember the 
possibility of more time. She's been such a wonderful cat, and I'd love to have 
more time with her, if that's possible.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Lance
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Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Amanda K. Payne 
Dear Catherine,

I'm so sorry to hear of Meowko's passing.  She sounded like a wonderful
kitty.  During her short time on earth, she was loved and loved you and
your family in return.  Please take comfort in knowing what a great life
you provided for her and the loving companionship you and Meowko shared.

Sincerely,
-Amanda


On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Michele Fougeres 
atomicbetti...@hotmail.com wrote:

 Dear Catherine,

 I'm flooded with tears after reading your story with Meowko, what a lucky
 cat she was to have you and your hubby in her life. She brought you and
 your husband together, and has inspired, I think, all of us in this group
 to keep loving our babies and fight with and for them to overcome this
 terrible disease.

 I wish you all the best, someday we will all meet again on the other side
 of the rainbow bridge.

 Lots of love,

 Michele (from Ecuador) 3

 --
 CC: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 From: ava...@gmail.com
 Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 07:35:03 -0400
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available


 Dear Catherine,
 I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how difficult and heartbreaking such a
 loss is,


 Sent from my iPhone.

 On May 28, 2013, at 7:21, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote:


  Dear Catherine,

I'm so sorry. I know that there are no words that
 will bring any relief, but I wish I could help. Meowko will never be gone
 as long as she remains in your heart, and I see that you will never lack
 for happy memories. That she passed easily is a blessing. She chose you as
 her family and you gave her a wonderful life. There is no greater gift.

 She has just gone on ahead. Not far, and you may still sense her sometimes.

 I wish you peace, Meowko has found hers.


 *Lend Me a Kitten* I will lend to you a kitten, God said.
 For you to love her while she lives, and mourn her when she's dead.
 Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
 But will you, 'till I call her back, take care of her for me?

 She'll bring her charms to gladden you and, should her stay be brief
 You'll always have your memories, as solace for your grief.
 I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return.
 But there are lessons taught below I want this girl to learn.

 We've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
 And from the folk that crowds life's land, she has chosen you.
 Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain?
 Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

 I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'
 For all the joys this FurChild brings, the risk of grief we'll run.
 We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
 And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.

 But should you call her back much sooner than we planned,
 We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
 If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
 In memory of  the one we loved, please help us while we grieve.

 And when our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
 Please send yet another needing soul for us to love, for life.
 **
 *Author Unknown*


 My thoughts are with you.

 Margo


 -Original Message-
 From: I-Chun C. C. Chang 
 Sent: May 27, 2013 10:43 PM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available


  Dear friends,

 Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks.
 Meowko is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around
 8:45pm US eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for
 whole my family, our life would never be the same without her.

 I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei
 city, Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted
 me. That was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during
 dinnertime demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came
 every night, until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I
 didn't know anything of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid
 of cats when I was little as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I
 turned to one of my friend's friend who I knew he took care of street cats
 for years, asking tips about how to be a cat parent. This friend became my
 boyfriend, later my husband.

 Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and
 from Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter
 trips/research trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes,
 riding for week-long road trip, and had always been calm in front of
 anything. She was the perfect cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I
 always believe herself was a cat geographer as well. We have always been
 saying that she probably taught geography in feline schools when her humans
 were in

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Margo 


Dear Lance,

   I hope that you will find something treatable. My Mako also has a 
mass, and we keep going back and forth with how to proceed.

   My thoughts will be with you and Ember, hoping for a good result.

   Please let us know how it goes...

Margo, Mako and Gribble.


-Original Message-
From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm
Sent: May 28, 2013 12:05 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

We're taking Ember to a veterinary surgeon in another town tomorrow. The main 
reason for going is to get diagnostics and finally know for sure what the lung 
mass is. I should have done this a month ago, and I'm kicking myself for not 
having been aggressive. 

Depending on what the vet says, he might be opening Ember up tomorrow to 
remove the tumor. I have big reservations about this, which is why I didn't 
pursue things more previously. But as I watched Ember eat last Thursday night, 
it occurred to me that I should at least find out what this is and give Ember 
the possibility of more time. She's been such a wonderful cat, and I'd love to 
have more time with her, if that's possible.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Lance
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Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Lance 
Catherine,

I'm so very sorry to hear that Meowko crossed the bridge. Thank you for taking 
the time to share your sweet story of being adopted by Meowko and the time she 
had with you and your husband. She will forever be in your hearts, and that's a 
beautiful thing. Take care. 

Lance

On May 27, 2013, at 9:43 PM, I-Chun C. C. Chang changic...@gmail.com wrote:

 Dear friends,
 
 Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks. Meowko 
 is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around 8:45pm US 
 eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for whole my 
 family, our life would never be the same without her.
 
 I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei city, 
 Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted me. That 
 was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during dinnertime 
 demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came every night, 
 until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I didn't know 
 anything of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid of cats when I 
 was little as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I turned to one of my 
 friend's friend who I knew he took care of street cats for years, asking tips 
 about how to be a cat parent. This friend became my boyfriend, later my 
 husband.
 
 Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and 
 from Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter 
 trips/research trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes, 
 riding for week-long road trip, and had always been calm in front of 
 anything. She was the perfect cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I 
 always believe herself was a cat geographer as well. We have always been 
 saying that she probably taught geography in feline schools when her humans 
 were in sleep.
 
 We are going to arrange a witness of Meowko's cremation on Wednesday. She 
 will always in our hearts...She is survived by her two humans and her 7 yrs 
 old littermate, Jaja, who also jumped into our window several years later.
 
 Although Meowko had been sick over these years as she was getting old, she 
 had a very good quality of life until the day before yesterday. She was 
 deeply loved by many people who knew her, from many places around the world. 
 I hope I could have had a little more time with her... I have already missed 
 her so terribly.
 
 Along with some ckd medical supplies, Meowko left about 20 days' supply of 
 interferon alpha 2b oral liquid 100 IU/ml strength available (expiration 
 date, June 20th, 2013). If anyone needs it, we are in eastern Connecticut, 
 you’re welcome to pick it up or we can drop off in reasonable traveling 
 distance.  Or I can mail it to you, the only thing I ask would be that you 
 pay for the shipping as it requires cool pack overnight shipping.)
 
 Please give your babies extra hugs for us. All the furry friends on this 
 listserv are strong fighters as Meowko. I am sorry to report back today that 
 Meowko didn't win her battle, but it doesn't mean others can't win. With the 
 knowledge and support from members on this listserv, there is still have a 
 very good chance. Please try as much as you can, and please never give up 
 hope. It is the most important lesson I learned from Meowko and from the 
 members here.
 
 Thank you all very much again. (And particularily, Margo, your words for us 
 had encouraged us to go through the tough times...)
 
 with my best,
 Catherine and our little sweet angel, Meowko
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Amanda K. Payne 
Lance,

I'm definitely keeping you and Ember in my thoughts!  I hope her procedure
tomorrow goes well and you get some good news.

Best,
-Amanda


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 We're taking Ember to a veterinary surgeon in another town tomorrow. The
 main reason for going is to get diagnostics and finally know for sure what
 the lung mass is. I should have done this a month ago, and I'm kicking
 myself for not having been aggressive.

 Depending on what the vet says, he might be opening Ember up tomorrow to
 remove the tumor. I have big reservations about this, which is why I didn't
 pursue things more previously. But as I watched Ember eat last Thursday
 night, it occurred to me that I should at least find out what this is and
 give Ember the possibility of more time. She's been such a wonderful cat,
 and I'd love to have more time with her, if that's possible.

 Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

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Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Bonnie Hogue 
Lance, you and Ember are in my thoughts and prayers.  May all go well!
Hugs
Bonnie

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Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:06 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

We're taking Ember to a veterinary surgeon in another town tomorrow. The
main reason for going is to get diagnostics and finally know for sure what
the lung mass is. I should have done this a month ago, and I'm kicking
myself for not having been aggressive. 

Depending on what the vet says, he might be opening Ember up tomorrow to
remove the tumor. I have big reservations about this, which is why I didn't
pursue things more previously. But as I watched Ember eat last Thursday
night, it occurred to me that I should at least find out what this is and
give Ember the possibility of more time. She's been such a wonderful cat,
and I'd love to have more time with her, if that's possible.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Lance
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Maryam Ulomi 
You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Sent from my iPhone.

On May 28, 2013, at 13:51, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote:

 Lance, you and Ember are in my thoughts and prayers.  May all go well!
 Hugs
 Bonnie
 
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 Lance
 Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:06 AM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Ember exam
 
 We're taking Ember to a veterinary surgeon in another town tomorrow. The
 main reason for going is to get diagnostics and finally know for sure what
 the lung mass is. I should have done this a month ago, and I'm kicking
 myself for not having been aggressive. 
 
 Depending on what the vet says, he might be opening Ember up tomorrow to
 remove the tumor. I have big reservations about this, which is why I didn't
 pursue things more previously. But as I watched Ember eat last Thursday
 night, it occurred to me that I should at least find out what this is and
 give Ember the possibility of more time. She's been such a wonderful cat,
 and I'd love to have more time with her, if that's possible.
 
 Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Marcia 
Catherine
I am so sorry for your loss. It's heartbreaking I know. Your story is beautiful 
and Im sure your love for Meowko will always be with her, wherever her spirit 
may travel. 

Sent from my absolutely outstanding iphone(:


On May 28, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote:

 Catherine,
 
 I'm so very sorry to hear that Meowko crossed the bridge. Thank you for 
 taking the time to share your sweet story of being adopted by Meowko and the 
 time she had with you and your husband. She will forever be in your hearts, 
 and that's a beautiful thing. Take care. 
 
 Lance
 
 On May 27, 2013, at 9:43 PM, I-Chun C. C. Chang changic...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Dear friends,
 
 Thank you very much for the great support over the last several weeks. 
 Meowko is now an angel. She crossed the rainbow bridge on May 26th, around 
 8:45pm US eastern daylight saving time. Her passing was peaceful, but for 
 whole my family, our life would never be the same without her.
 
 I can't stop thinking about the day I first met Meowko back in Taipei city, 
 Taiwan. It was not me who adopted Mewoko; it was Meowko who adopted me. That 
 was also a beautiful May day. She jumped into my window during dinnertime 
 demanding the fish entree in my bento. From that day, she came every night, 
 until one day she decided to stay and never left again. I didn't know 
 anything of cats back to that time. I was actually very afraid of cats when 
 I was little as in many Asian legends cats are evil. So I turned to one of 
 my friend's friend who I knew he took care of street cats for years, asking 
 tips about how to be a cat parent. This friend became my boyfriend, later my 
 husband.
 
 Meowko traveled with us all the time, from Taiwan to the US 7yrs ago, and 
 from Minnesota to Connecticut last year, not to mention those shorter 
 trips/research trips over these years. She was good at taking airplanes, 
 riding for week-long road trip, and had always been calm in front of 
 anything. She was the perfect cat a geographer can ever dream for, and I 
 always believe herself was a cat geographer as well. We have always been 
 saying that she probably taught geography in feline schools when her humans 
 were in sleep.
 
 We are going to arrange a witness of Meowko's cremation on Wednesday. She 
 will always in our hearts...She is survived by her two humans and her 7 yrs 
 old littermate, Jaja, who also jumped into our window several years later.
 
 Although Meowko had been sick over these years as she was getting old, she 
 had a very good quality of life until the day before yesterday. She was 
 deeply loved by many people who knew her, from many places around the world. 
 I hope I could have had a little more time with her... I have already missed 
 her so terribly.
 
 Along with some ckd medical supplies, Meowko left about 20 days' supply of 
 interferon alpha 2b oral liquid 100 IU/ml strength available (expiration 
 date, June 20th, 2013). If anyone needs it, we are in eastern Connecticut, 
 you’re welcome to pick it up or we can drop off in reasonable traveling 
 distance.  Or I can mail it to you, the only thing I ask would be that you 
 pay for the shipping as it requires cool pack overnight shipping.)
 
 Please give your babies extra hugs for us. All the furry friends on this 
 listserv are strong fighters as Meowko. I am sorry to report back today that 
 Meowko didn't win her battle, but it doesn't mean others can't win. With the 
 knowledge and support from members on this listserv, there is still have a 
 very good chance. Please try as much as you can, and please never give up 
 hope. It is the most important lesson I learned from Meowko and from the 
 members here.
 
 Thank you all very much again. (And particularily, Margo, your words for us 
 had encouraged us to go through the tough times...)
 
 with my best,
 Catherine and our little sweet angel, Meowko
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Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread lernermichelle 
I can't put him in with the other cats. I wouldn't do it with my own 
cats, one of whom is FIV+ and thus especially vulnerable to contracting 
FeLV, because the vaccination is not 100% effective and having seen the 
ravages of FeLV I would never risk that. But it's not up to me in our 
foster homes, anyway. I can't make other people put FeLV+ cats with 
their own negative cats, and we can't expose cats we are saying tested 
negative to FeLV and then adopt them out when they may be incubating 
it. Plus we cannot afford to give our foster cats 2 FeLV shots on top 
of everything else we do; it would add another $40/cat in vet costs 
even with the discount we get.


thanks, though,
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Beth 
Good luck Lance. You  Ember are in my thoughts.

Beth


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 From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:05 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Ember exam
 

We're taking Ember to a veterinary surgeon in another town tomorrow. The main 
reason for going is to get diagnostics and finally know for sure what the lung 
mass is. I should have done this a month ago, and I'm kicking myself for not 
having been aggressive. 

Depending on what the vet says, he might be opening Ember up tomorrow to remove 
the tumor. I have big reservations about this, which is why I didn't pursue 
things more previously. But as I watched Ember eat last Thursday night, it 
occurred to me that I should at least find out what this is and give Ember the 
possibility of more time. She's been such a wonderful cat, and I'd love to have 
more time with her, if that's possible.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Lance
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Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread Margo 



Hi Michelle,

   I think you are right in this. I have combined, but it was 
inadvertant, and  wouldn't do it conciously were there an alternative. No 
vaccine is 100%. 

   Having run a foster program myself, I understand that you cannot ask 
them to risk either their own pets, or other fosters. 

I hope you can find him a home.

All the best,

Margo
 


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From: lernermiche...@aol.com
Sent: May 28, 2013 3:19 PM
To: felt...@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

I can't put him in with the other cats. I wouldn't do it with my own 
cats, one of whom is FIV+ and thus especially vulnerable to contracting 
FeLV, because the vaccination is not 100% effective and having seen the 
ravages of FeLV I would never risk that. But it's not up to me in our 
foster homes, anyway. I can't make other people put FeLV+ cats with 
their own negative cats, and we can't expose cats we are saying tested 
negative to FeLV and then adopt them out when they may be incubating 
it. Plus we cannot afford to give our foster cats 2 FeLV shots on top 
of everything else we do; it would add another $40/cat in vet costs 
even with the discount we get.

thanks, though,
Michelle 

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Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread Lee Evans 
Where do you live? I'm in South Texas, have had a double positive boy. Kept him 
for three months. He turned negative for FeLv, now in my FIV+ enclosure.


 
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 From: lernermiche...@aol.com lernermiche...@aol.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home
 

I can't put him in with the other cats. I wouldn't do it with my own 
cats, one of whom is FIV+ and thus especially vulnerable to contracting 
FeLV, because the vaccination is not 100% effective and having seen the 
ravages of FeLV I would never risk that. But it's not up to me in our 
foster homes, anyway. I can't make other people put FeLV+ cats with 
their own negative cats, and we can't expose cats we are saying tested 
negative to FeLV and then adopt them out when they may be incubating 
it. Plus we cannot afford to give our foster cats 2 FeLV shots on top 
of everything else we do; it would add another $40/cat in vet costs 
even with the discount we get.

thanks, though,
Michelle 

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Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread Margo 



Hi Lee,

 Just a caution, 18 months ago I had no FeLV positive cats. I now have two. The same cats. The infection can apparently sequester in the bone marrow, and resurface with immune suppression and/or stress.

 That's why I say my "mixing" was inadvertant :(

Margo

-Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: May 28, 2013 3:31 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home 
Where do you live? I'm in South Texas, have had a double positive boy. Kept him for three months. He turned negative for FeLv, now in my FIV+ enclosure.


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From: "lernermiche...@aol.com" lernermiche...@aol.comTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:19 PMSubject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home
I can't put him in with the other cats. I wouldn't do it with my own cats, one of whom is FIV+ and thus especially vulnerable to contracting FeLV, because the vaccination is not 100% effective and having seen the ravages of FeLV I would never risk that. But it's not up to me in our foster homes, anyway. I can't make other people put FeLV+ cats with their own negative cats, and we can't expose cats we are saying tested negative to FeLV and then adopt them out when they may be incubating it. Plus we cannot afford to give our foster cats 2 FeLV shots on top of everything else we do; it would add another $40/cat in vet costs even with the discount we get.thanks, though,Michelle ___Felvtalk mailing listFelvtalk@felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

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Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread Beth 
I mix my FeLV cats with my FIV cats with no problems, but if you foster for a 
shelter you def do not want to mix with fosters.

Beth


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 From: Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home
 




Hi Michelle,

           I think you are right in this. I have combined, but it was 
inadvertant, and  wouldn't do it conciously were there an alternative. No 
vaccine is 100%. 

           Having run a foster program myself, I understand that you cannot ask 
them to risk either their own pets, or other fosters. 

I hope you can find him a home.

All the best,

Margo



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From: lernermiche...@aol.com
Sent: May 28, 2013 3:19 PM
To: felt...@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

I can't put him in with the other cats. I wouldn't do it with my own 
cats, one of whom is FIV+ and thus especially vulnerable to contracting 
FeLV, because the vaccination is not 100% effective and having seen the 
ravages of FeLV I would never risk that. But it's not up to me in our 
foster homes, anyway. I can't make other people put FeLV+ cats with 
their own negative cats, and we can't expose cats we are saying tested 
negative to FeLV and then adopt them out when they may be incubating 
it. Plus we cannot afford to give our foster cats 2 FeLV shots on top 
of everything else we do; it would add another $40/cat in vet costs 
even with the discount we get.

thanks, though,
Michelle 

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Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Lance 
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I really appreciate them.

Margo, it's so hard to know what to do. In Ember's case, I feel like the 
surgeon will probably want to go ahead with surgery, unless it's obvious that 
something (other than the lung mass) is very wrong. I've seen articles online 
that indicate that a thoracotomy might be performed even when the disease has 
metastasized out of the lungs. I don't understand why one would put a cat 
through that if he or she is only going to have to deal with another cancer not 
long after recovering from the surgery.

How is Gribble doing now?

Lance

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 Dear Lance,
 
   I hope that you will find something treatable. My Mako also has a 
 mass, and we keep going back and forth with how to proceed.
 
   My thoughts will be with you and Ember, hoping for a good result.
 
   Please let us know how it goes...
 
 Margo, Mako and Gribble.


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