To Sheila
Congrats on the negative result!!! And the fact that you had two that lived into their teens...you must be doing something right! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:20:54 PM Subject: Re: CLS Hello everyone I haven't posted in a while ,but I have been reading everyday so I can keep up with what is happening . I just have to say that when I was a child I had a neighbor who had a calico girl who lived to be 30 years old. She was blind and deaf but till the day she died everyday she would follow him out to check the mail box on the curb . She was a celebrity around here and people would bring there children to see her. Her owner died two weeks after she past. He was 86 years old. I believe he died of a broken heart. I have to tell the new members (the older ones know my story) that I had one boy felv+ who lived 18 yrs and one girl felv+ 17 years. I've been very lucky to have several live to there teens, But I've also lost many young ones to this terrible illness. Recently I took my 15 year old boy Dooley to a new vet for some dental work . He had been diagnosed with felv when he was 3 years old. Well Dooley is now testing negative . Sometime over the years he threw off the virus. I was shocked and so happy . I was afraid to tell anyone until now I thought maybe something was wrong with the test. So I asked another vet friend of mine to test him again and was told he is negative. Never give up hope , enjoy everyday you have with your babies. They may out live you. Sheila in SC The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
To Sheila: Re: Charlie Brown - Long
Sheila, I am so sorry to hear about Charlie Brown. It sounds like you are very in tune to what he wants and that's a good thing. I am behind on emails so I'm not sure if he's still with you. Prayers going out for both of you. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Charlie Brown is leaving me. This wonderful old man has been with me for fifteen years. I've never had a sweeter or smarter cat in my life. He was diagnosed with felv four years ago. The doctor said he was very sick and he wouldn't make it another week and wanted to put him down, He wouldn't even give me antibiotics to try and help his respiratory infection. I brought him home gave him amoxi drops I had from another kitties uri bout, food and water and round the clock love and care. He started to improve right away and had been healthy and happy for four more years. Two days ago I woke to find him unable to walk. I thought he wouldn't make it through the morning, but he is still here. I know in my heart that he does not want to be put down in a doctors office he is fighting so hard to stay, as sick as he is he still tries to crawl to food plate. He doesn't want me to syringe feed him, he wants me to hold him over his plate so he can eat own his own. He is the toughest little guy I have ever known and I am so grateful for the last four years we have had together. Please pray for us both. Sheila ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC
To Sheila: Re: OT: Need help with rescued dog; to Nina or anyone else with experience re...
Hey Sheila, Thanks for replying. I hope your husband is doing well. Don't feel too badly about not picking up that dog. It might not have been for you to do so, but for someone else who might have been ten minutes behind you. Sometimes it's just the way things are supposed to be. Out of the four dogs we saw on the road today, this is the one we ended up picking up (not that we were looking for a dog!) Did you and your husband own any other dogs when you owned your pit bull? This dog is so sweet. Someone would be lucky to have her, but I agree with Nina; it should probably be someone without children, and my husband and I are planning on having kids very soon, God willing. I am so sorry you lost your beloved dog. He sounds like he was part of the family! :) Wendy Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates (http://voice.yahoo.com)
Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa Dawn
Thanks Wendy. I am doing OK. Still missing Jake, and thinking about him a lot. I am going to pick up his ashes todayThanks so much for thinking of us! Marissa On 3/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Wendy. I am functioning much better than I have after other deaths. Not sure why. The first week was incredibly hard-- spent the first weekend drugged on sleeping pills just trying not to be awake. Now I am basically functioning, even ok at times, but having intermittent flashbacks and just generally missing Ginger. I am also missing all the others, too. Patches has loose stool that today is diarrhea, and so far is not responding to the metronidazole. So I now have some anxiety about her taking over my emotions too. It is hard not to just focus on the possibility that she too has lymphoma, in her intestines. I have a generally ominous feeling about my two remaining positives, which I hope is just that, a feeling. Thanks again, Michelle
To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa Dawn
I just wanted to see how all of you are doing since you all have lost a furbaby so recently. Please be gentle with yourself. Treat yourself to something special this weekend, a pedicure, some chocolate, a good romance novel. Anything to pamper yourself. You all deserve the best the way you loved and cared for your furbabies! Have a great weekend! :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa Dawn
Thanks Wendy, I am better but not 100%. I know I'll never stop missing her or worrying about the mistakes I may or may not have made, but the pain has been more manageable this week. We got her urn back on Tuesday and it gave us some closure. The presentation was so beautiful. Along with the urn (a little black urn for a little black cat) we got a certificate of individual cremation and an angel cat pin, all packaged in a gift bag decorated with a little white bow and some tiny paper roses. I've been wearing the pin on my ID lanyard at work. If anyone needs this service in the Middle Tennessee area, I highly recommend Littlest Angels Pet Crematory. Our vet recommended her and her listing in the phone book was also the one I chose by sheer gut instinct: "Individual cremations performed with care in a country setting", just that, the name and the phone number. The voice on the answering machine is so calm and soothing, unlike the other place I called where I got the standard "I'm either on the phone or with a client". That was such a turnoff, but it was no surprise as the ad made it sound like a funeral home for pets.We got a lovely card from the specialist which she wrote and signed personally. Everyone there was so wonderful. I've already referred someone who needed a vet in that part of town.Love to all and hugs to all kittiesBeccawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to see how all of you are doing sinceyou all have lost a furbaby so recently. Please begentle with yourself. Treat yourself to somethingspecial this weekend, a pedicure, some chocolate, agood romance novel. Anything to pamper yourself. Youall deserve the best the way you loved and cared foryour furbabies!Have a great weekend!:)Wendy__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa Dawn
Thanks, Wendy. I am functioning much better than I have after other deaths. Not sure why. The first week was incredibly hard-- spent the first weekend drugged on sleeping pills just trying not to be awake. Now I am basically functioning, even ok at times, but having intermittent flashbacks and just generally missing Ginger. I am also missing all the others, too. Patches has loose stool that today is diarrhea, and so far is not responding to the metronidazole. So I now have some anxiety about her taking over my emotions too. It is hard not to just focus on the possibility that she too has lymphoma, in her intestines. I have a generally ominous feeling about my two remaining positives, which I hope is just that, a feeling. Thanks again, Michelle
For Sheila
Sheila, I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful Rudy. What a wonderful way she came in and out of your life. I loved the stories about how she looked out for you. It's like you had a little guardian furangel. I can't believe she lived so long with FeLV. Not many do. You were both truly blessed by this alone. If you need anything, just ask. Also, you might visit this link: http://rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm. It's the grief support page of the Rainbow Bridge website. I'll keep you in my prayers- :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: For Sheila
Thank you Wendy, Rudy was one of the great blessings in my life. I miss her so much. I don't think her spirit has left yet. I keep catching glimpses of her out of the corners of my eyes and tonight after I fed my other babies I felt her brush against my leg. She would never eat with the other kitties. I would take her in my bathroom and sit with her while she dined and groomed herself. So tonight I sat in the bathroom and talked to her. I told her I would be okay and I wanted her to be happy. I think she needs to know I'll be all right and I will in time. Sheila
Sheila and Bubba
Title: Message It sounds like Bubba had a lot to teach us humans.What a wonderful character to share your life with, and what a stroke of luck for you to find each other. I'm so sorry to hear you've lostthe dear little furball, Sheila. I can well imagine how much you're going to miss him. Please know you're in my thoughts. hugs, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:41 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: (no subject) Please add my beautiful Bubba to the list.He left us Friday evening after a longstruggle with Felv. I have never had a cat whoenjoyed life so much.He was my oldest (16) and sweetest.He was the last of a family of seven that came to us in 1989. His life was sofull of mishapsthe first few years he would sneak out of the house like a little escape artist .He was hit buy a car twice and twice attacked buy neighborhood dogs. Once he got out and was missing for 10 days. With the help of everyone in the neighborhood we searched everywhere we could thinkto look.We finallygave up the search thinking he was gone for good.Then late one night I heard a little meowoutside when I opened the door he stood there grinning like he had only been gone a few minutes.After losing hisleftfront leg he decided the adventures weren't worth the pain and gave up his life of escape.His injuries left him a little slow mentally (Forest Gump),but that only made him more loveable. Everything about him was bigger than life ,his curiosity,his appetite, his ability to charm and get along with every one. I can't imagine life without this sweet precious rogue. SheilaIRS 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: Sheila and Bubba
Sheila, I am so sorry. I know that beautiful Bubba will always be in your heart. He sounds like such a special wonderful kitty. Sending all my good wishes for your healing. Gloria On Sep 7, 2005, at 10:56 AM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: It sounds like Bubba had a lot to teach us humans.What a wonderful character to share your life with, and what a stroke of luck for you to find each other. I'm so sorry to hear you've lost the dear little furball, Sheila. I can well imagine how much you're going to miss him. Please know you're in my thoughts. hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:Felvtalk- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: (no subject) Please add my beautiful Bubba to the list.He left us Friday evening after a long struggle with Felv. I have never had a cat who enjoyed life so much.He was my oldest (16) and sweetest.He was the last of a family of seven that came to us in 1989. His life was so full of mishaps the first few years he would sneak out of the house like a little escape artist .He was hit buy a car twice and twice attacked buy neighborhood dogs. Once he got out and was missing for 10 days. With the help of everyone in the neighborhood we searched everywhere we could think to look. We finally gave up the search thinking he was gone for good.Then late one night I heard a little meow outside when I opened the door he stood there grinning like he had only been gone a few minutes. After losing his left front leg he decided the adventures weren't worth the pain and gave up his life of escape.His injuries left him a little slow mentally (Forest Gump),but that only made him more loveable. Everything about him was bigger than life ,his curiosity,his appetite, his ability to charm and get along with every one. I can't imagine life without this sweet precious rogue. Sheila
RE: Sheila and Bubba
Sheila, I am so sorry about your loss of Bubba. He sounded like a great guy. Even though it is a sad time, his story, did bring a smile to my face. Take care and please accept my sympathy. Joan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gloria Lane Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 12:21 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Sheila and Bubba Sheila, I am so sorry. I know that beautiful Bubba will always be in your heart. He sounds like such a special wonderful kitty. Sending all my good wishes for your healing. Gloria On Sep 7, 2005, at 10:56 AM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: It sounds like Bubba had a lot to teach us humans.What a wonderful character to share your life with, and what a stroke of luck for you to find each other. I'm so sorry to hear you've lost the dear little furball, Sheila. I can well imagine how much you're going to miss him. Please know you're in my thoughts. hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:Felvtalk- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: (no subject) Please add my beautiful Bubba to the list.He left us Friday evening after a long struggle with Felv. I have never had a cat who enjoyed life so much.He was my oldest (16) and sweetest.He was the last of a family of seven that came to us in 1989. His life was so full of mishaps the first few years he would sneak out of the house like a little escape artist .He was hit buy a car twice and twice attacked buy neighborhood dogs. Once he got out and was missing for 10 days. With the help of everyone in the neighborhood we searched everywhere we could think to look. We finally gave up the search thinking he was gone for good.Then late one night I heard a little meow outside when I opened the door he stood there grinning like he had only been gone a few minutes. After losing his left front leg he decided the adventures weren't worth the pain and gave up his life of escape.His injuries left him a little slow mentally (Forest Gump),but that only made him more loveable. Everything about him was bigger than life ,his curiosity,his appetite, his ability to charm and get along with every one. I can't imagine life without this sweet precious rogue. Sheila
Sheila and Bubba
Dear Sheila, Bubba sounds like a complete character, hell-bent on spending those famous nine lives! I'm so very sorry for your loss; I know how hard it will be to not see him every day. He's there, though; all around you. In spirit and in your wonderful memories. Sending you a huge, warm hug. Love, Julie "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
