Re: Barney, Red Baron, and little BW kitty
Gloria, I am so sorry. It is so hard to lose them. My heart goes out to you. Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gloria,sorry to hear of the passing of those little angels.Your are right they are in good company.CarlaDate sent: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 23:34:44 -0500To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]From: "Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Barney, Red Baron, and little BW kittySend reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey folks - Would you add these guys to the Rainbow Bridge list? They were rescued here in Little Rock - They left us last night, and I buried them today in my back yard, on either side of Mr. Black Kitty. They are in very good company... Barney, a sweet delightful orange kitty, loved by everyone Red Baron, a 4-6 month old white kitty with black spots Little Black and White kitty - such a pretty sweet young one, a little guy Thanks - Gloria ** Scanned by MailScan Anti-Virus and Content Security Software. Visit http://www.mwti.net for more info on eScan and MailScan. Scanned by MailScan Anti-Virus and Content Security Software.Visit http://www.mwti.net for more info on eScan and MailScan.** Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Re: Please add our Chinney to the Candlelight Service List
Jen, I am so sorry about Chinney. My Puff, went like that too. The decision to let them go is always so hard for us, but I believe it is the greatest gift you can give them, to keep them free from pain. Take care, JoanJen Meyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you please add our beautiful, shy boy, Chinney, to the Candlelight Service list? We made the decision to let him go last night...he was suspected to have had lymphoma. He didn't respond to antibiotics and was scheduled to go in for an ultrasound today but his breathing became too labored. He's the first of our 5 babies to cross-over and join his mother on the other side. I'm still stunned that a beautiful, vibrant little boy can be so apparently healthy one day and then go downhill so unbelievably fast...I hate this virus...it just seems so unfair...he was so young. My heart is absolutely broken... Take care, all, Jen Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Re: Another FIV Question
Julie, Is Mr. B neutered? If not, after 3 weeks or so, his aggression might lessen. The Western Blot is a definitive test--there is not reason to re-test (whatever the result). The elisa test, is the one which is not as accurate. I think, being a biter, it would be better to keep him alone. JoanJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I had another person with an FIV+ cat referred to me yesterday. This situation is so sad; the people moved away and left the cat behind. This dear lady, Anita, has been giving him treats and attention for some time anyway since he appeared to prefer her company. Well, when she finally realized they were gone and not coming back, she decided to adopt him, Mr. B, he is called. He came up FIV+ on the combo test. She is very concerned for her other cats and is reluctant to use the FIV vaccine on them, feeling (correctly, in my opinion) that it would offer little in terms of real protection. Mr. B is evidently a biter, which is what concerns her. When she first brought him into the basement, he got very upset when her elderly mom wouldn't let him into the other part of the house and bit her foot. She has also seen him show aggression towards other outdoor cats in the neighborhood. She could deal with the aggression, but with the FIV complicating things, she feels the best thing she could do is to try to place him. She said he is a friendly, wonderful cat who simply craves attention, so he would likely be fine in home where he didn't get stressed and/or the other cat(s) were FIV+. I suggested she confirm the FIV with the Western Blot and her question to me (which I can't answer) is, what if that test is negative? Obviously a re-test would be order, but if he continued to test negative, what does that mean? Can they clear FIV as they can FeLV? Would Mr. B then be a carrier? I did quite a bit of research for the call I had the previous week, and I've not seen this addressed. Is it possible that we just don't know? Any information appreciated. Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto 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!?Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Re: Candlelight Service: Remembered
Thank you Amber for your note. Kitten season is always very depresssing. Take care, Joan"=^..^=" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Daer Joan,I am so sorry for your loss...so young its so sad. My thoughts and prayersare with you all.Amber Belinda, I've had 5 little, rescued, orpaned kittens die within the past 3 weeks. Can you list them with any date and call them "Remembered" (5 young orhpans). Thank you, Joan Doljan- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Re: Buddie
Belinda, I am glad that Buddy is doing a bit better. She is obviously letting you know the treatment that she thinks is best for her and I expect she is glad that you are listening. Take care, JoanBelinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Michelle,Buddie seems to be tolerating the shots alittle better, I think shefinally realizes I'm not going to keep stuffing pills into her or takeher to the vet anymore, I've decided we'll continue the pred, but thevincristine is finished. She never minded the shots as much as thepills, she really hates the pills. She seems to be eating alittlebetter and I am continuing the pred (a shot), I will attempt theclorambucil it is a pill twice a week, but if it looks like it's goingto have an adverse affect I will quit it. I've decided to let Buddiecall the shots, after all it's her life and her decision. She's up andabout more and I even think she drank a little on her own today. Ihaven't seen her drink in 2 days, am going to ask the vet to stop in andsee if she needs fluids and see if I can talk her into doing them hereat home! if she does, she's off today but I have an appointment with hertomorrow. She definately looks more alert. She is coming to me to bepetted alittle more so I'm very happy with my decision and apparentlyBuddie is too!!-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...- - - - - - - - - - -Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV List Candle Light Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsBMK Designshttp://www.bemikitties.com/bmkBe-Mi-Kitties ... Online Auctionshttp://auctions.bemikitties.comVote For Us - thanks ^..^http://www.bemikitties.com/topsites/cgi-bin/rankem.cgi?id=macatShop BMK Designs Online Storehttp://cafepress.bemikitties.com- - - - - - - - - - -Websites I've Designed-- My Portfoliohttp://bemikitties.com/bmksamples.htm#portfolio Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Fwd: Re: [feral_cats] Hartz- OT
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Re: Henry VIII to Candle Light Service
Chere, I am so sorry for your loss of Henry VIII. I too have lost some wonderful outside ferals. It is a good feeling when you can build a relationship with them and that why it hurts so much when they leave us. Take care, Joanhallahan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda:Would you add Henry VIII (the 8th) to the Candle Light Service list. He wasthe largest black cat Gene and I have ever seen--his face must have been 8inches in circumfrence and he waddled when he walked, but he ruled theneighborhood. He crossed the bridge the day after Thanksgiving.He had been coming to our courtyard from the corner of the woods for atleast 7 and a half years. He would never get to close, but always waitedfor us to put out food--usually Sneaker's leftovers. He ate so sloppily andfeverishly, that he reminded of a big Henry the 8th devouring a turkey legand leaving a huge mess.He was the big black cat I mentioned last summer -- the one who wasprotecting and bringing food to Honey's new babies (Blackie, Blondie andStripe). They are now named Mr. Black, Jack and Peep (in honor of Julie'sPeep).! On Nov. 28, during the cold, windy, wet and dark day, Gene stepped outsideto walk to his car and noticed a huge black cat laying lifelessly next tothe wood pile--close to the glass doors where Honey's babies often sit andlook out. I am sure the big guy was trying to watch over them even fromoutside.We do not know how or why he died, but we miss him and his large presence inour yard. One minute he was alive and just a quickly, he was gone. Wedon't know why.We are burying him today at 2 p.m. under the tree that joins the edge ofthe woods, where we watched him snoop to get to our house and watch thebabies or to try to tease Sneakers. We will be saying a prayer service forhim so he will know that someone always loved him and that he was neveralone.Sincerely,Cherehttp://bemikitties.com/msslippers"There Are Angels Among Us. One Of Them May Be The Little Cat At Your Door.Take It In. Feed It. Love It. And You ! Will Know The Purpose Of God."A Tribute to Ms. Slippers, Raven and Henry VIII Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now
Re: cancer - Mittens and Nicky - special needs list
Gloria, I was so sad to read about Nicky and MIttens. You have been in my thoughts often, especially in relation to all the sadness associated at the end with your sister. I hope that you can feel some comfort in the knowledge that you have always done the best you could, with both your companion animals and sister and that eventually all this horror of cancer will leave and you will be left with nothing but beautiful, loving and joyous memories Take care, Joan"Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't written much, mostly because of the death of my sister, and being in NYC dealing with her hospitalization, funeral, and belongings. I've had wonderful friends tending to my kitties, and two kitties, Mittens and Nicky, had already been sick off and on.The vet today gave me the straight skinny: Nicky, who's non-FELV and is 18.5 yrs old, has mouth cancer. Mittens, who's FELV+ and 2 years old, may have brain involvement in his lymphoma. He was diagnosed with Medastinal lymphoma in early August 2003. Even though I knew they were so very ill, it was so sad to hear this and to know the end it near.The vet said that Mitts is "knocking on heavens door" right now, and Nicky may be gone before Christmas. I really appreciated her frankness, and believe it's the truth.She gave both some ozone (at my request) rectally, a! nd I got some other meds and stuff to try out. Due to my sisters death, I 'inherited' an ozone machine that allows me to ozonate water, so i will do that for the kitties. I also "inherited" some POly-MVA.ANyway - please add my Mittens and my Nicky to the Special Needs list - both need some help and support! Anybody have any experience dealing with mouth cancer, or lymphoma gone to the brain?Thanks much -Gloria Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now
Re: OT - trip to NYC - cancer - sister, Mittens and Nicky -
Maybe in the Spring, we can meet in the village or uptown for lunch, dinner, etc. Take care and hope that everyone keep improving. Joangblane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Joan- I've thought about you since I was in your area. I really appreciate your thoughts and gentle words. I flew into Newark the last trip, but landed in 45 mph winds, nauseous, and so grateful for solid ground. Took me all day to recover from the trip (picture me green from nausea / flying). There were some good times - visit and dinner with old friends in a tiny Greenwich village apt. Half a glass of wine was all I could drink. Really good company. Then friends flew up with me to help pack - after a long day packing, we went out for a nice evening. Now, when a child, I used to try on / wear my big sister's clothes. I've now inherited clothes and furnishings - her New York belongings have really upgraded my"down-home" animal-loving life style. I'm grateful that she improved my appearance at both funeral services - I really looked good thanks to her clothes :) I moved half of it this time, will go back in Spring for the rest of it, which is in storage. Mittens and Nicky are doing better, hard to believe. But I'm home babying them like crazy. Gloria Gloria, I was so sad to read about Nicky and MIttens. You have been in my thoughts often, especially in relation to all the sadness associated at the end with your sister. I hope that you can feel some comfort in the knowledge that you have always done the best you could, with both your companion animals and sister and that eventually all this horror of cancer will leave and you will be left with nothing but beautiful, loving and joyous memories Take care, Joan"Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't written much, mostly because of the death of my sister, and beingin NYC dealing with her hospitalization, funeral, and belongings. I've hadwonderful friends tending to my kitties, and two kitties, Mittens andNicky, had already been sick off and on.The vet today gave me the straight skinny: Nicky, who's non-FELV and is18.5 yrs old, has mouth cancer. Mittens, who's FELV+ and 2 years old, mayhave brain involvement in his lymphoma. He was diagnosed with Medastinallymphoma in early August 2003. Even though I knew they were so very ill,it was so sad to hear this and to know the end it near.The vet said that Mitts is "knocking on heavens door" right now, and Nickymay be gone before Christmas. I really appreciated her frankness, andbelieve it's the truth.She gave both some ozone (at my request) rectally, a! nd I got some othermeds and stuff to try out. Due to my sisters death, I 'inherited' an ozonemachine that allows me to ozonate water, so i will do that for thekitties. I also "inherited" some POly-MVA.ANyway - please add my Mittens and my Nicky to the Special Needs list -both need some help and support! Anybody have any experience dealing withmouth cancer, or lymphoma gone to the brain?Thanks much -Gloria Do you Yahoo!?Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now
Re: Finally Back and Moved In
Sharon, I missed your other messages, but I gather you lost Franklin (who I feel I have known as well). I am so sorry. I know how much you loved and cared for him and how you always wanted to do the best for him. Take care, JoanSharon Siders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Julie. It has been a tough year for a lot of us. Sharon - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 10:44 AM Subject: Re: Finally Back and Moved In Sharon, it's wonderful to have you back! I am terribly sorry about Franklin; he was so special to all of us and he couldn't have asked for a better meow-my. Sorry, too, to hear about your Mom; I hope she continues to improve and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto 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!?Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now
Re: Belinda - Special Needs List
Colin, Thank you so much for your note. As you probably know by now, he went downhill on Saturday night and I made the hard choice to let him go on Sunday morning. He went with dignity just as he lived. Thank you again, JoanColin O'Halloran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joan,Halloween sounds like a great cat -- really gorgeous. He seems to be doingOK, but I am sure that you will not want to see him suffer. We are all thinking about him and you -- humans, dogs and cats in ourhouse. Best regardsColin O'Halloran Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing
Re: CLS- Belinda - For Halloween
Gloria, Thank you for your note about Halloween. He was a great cat, lots of dignity,humor and loyalty all rolled into one handsome boy. How is everything with you? Hope to see you in the Spring. Take care and thank you, Joan"Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joan, I just read your sad message about Halloween, and want you to know how sorry I am. He sounds like a beautiful wonderful kitty and now gone to be with his good friend George. So bittersweet. May they rest in peace and share great joy together. How wonderful that you helped them.Gloria Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing
Re: CLS- Belinda - For Halloween
Terri, Thank you so much for your note. He was truly a wonderful guy. I let him go as soon as he started to go downhill. He was still skin and bones, but I don't believe he suffered at all. Take care, JoanTerri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Joan, I'm so sorry. I understand how hard it is when this sort of thing happens. My sister's SamSam left us for the Bridge almosta year ago (Dec. 26th) from a similar problem. He had a tumor in his abdomen and it just grew too large for him to be able to hold food down, so we let him go. He was 17 years old. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Halloween... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Sammi, Guinevere, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= - Original Message - From: Joan Doljan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 7:15 AM Subject: CLS- Belinda - For Halloween I want to thank everyone for their kind wishes for Halloween. He deteriorated greatly from Saturday night to Sunday morning, and I made the hard decision to let him go. He was a truly wonderful guy, he came to me when he was about 7yrs old, FIV+. He was with me for about 2 years, with one TV appearance. and was then adopted by a very elderly man, George, who loved him dearly.George, had to go into the hospital for a protracted time, and Halloween again returned to me. When George was released from the hospital, after 3 months, he came to visit Halloween at my home. George called his name and Halloween ran to him like a puppy. George came every Sunday. walking with a cane,many blocks, to visit him, pet and comb him (he was a beautiful Himalayan mix, black with orange eyes), until George died. A few weeks ago,Halloween started to lose weight rapidly. They found a tumor, half the size of this stomach. ! ! He was eating and acting fine until Saturday. On Saturday, he stopped eating and started to hide.On Sunday, it was the same. At his heydayhe was close to 20lbs, when he died he was less than4. Imiss him terribly but am so glad we raninto each other. He was about 15 years old at his death. Thank you, Joan Do you Yahoo!?New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing
Re: NCR--Boy is now a rainbow angel
Tracy, Lots of good thoughts for Boy. If he likes cats-some of mine will indeed love to make his aquaintance. Take care, Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tracy,I am sorry to hear of your loss of Boy. Sending good thoughts for a comforting journey.CarlaDate sent: Thu, 08 Jan 2004 18:17:21 -0500From: Tracy Weese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: NCR--Boy is now a rainbow angelSend reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just came back from putting down Boy--a rescue lab that I had for a little more than 3 years. This was coming for a few months, but as everyone here knows, it is still hard when you have to make that decision. Anyway, if folks could send a few good thoughts to comfort him with his journey, that would be great. tracy Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes
Re: Buddie (Good News:)
Way to go Buddy! Lots of good thoughts for you and her. JoanBelinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All,Big, huge thank-you's for all the prayers and please keep themcoming, they are helping Buddie's kidney values are normal again,her temperature is normal again, and her white count is coming down atiny bit, so there has been improvement ... y!She is still critical, but the vet is very impressed with herimprovment, she really didn't expect to see any. She is still on fluidsintraveneously here at home, and I am going to give her her antibioticsin her IV here at home twice a day so I don't have to take her back tillFriday morning and we'll check her bloodwork again. If there is stillimprovement we may just get her through this. Thank you, thank you,thank you!PS. For anyone that I have website updates to get done, please bepatient, I really need to keep a close watch on Buddie, so I won't beonline except to check my email, so I'm going to get behind, I will domy best to get caught up as quickly as possible when we are through thiscrisis:)--BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com/clsPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comVote For Ushttp://www.bemikitties.com/toplist/cgi-bin/topsites.cgi?id=1---Web Design Porfoliohttp://www.bemikitties.com/bmksamples.htm#portfolio Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want.
Re: Prayers needed for Mojo
Julie, Here's hoping that all goes well with Mojo. I have had cats with fevers that high as well--and all turned out just fine. In my experience, i.v. fluids generally work wonders and that he is eating is a really good sign (as I know, you know). Hugs, JoanJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I ask your help with good wishes and prayers for Mojo; I rushed him to the ER yesterday afternoon when he began to cry and stagger. It looked eerily like his bout with toxoplasmosis 3 years ago and in fact, that is what is suspected, although they won't know for sure until the complete bloodwork is back. At one point last night his fever had climbed to 107 (it was 106 when I got him there) despiteIV fluids. They administered a small dose of steroids to try and get the fever downand keep it down, and as of this morning it's down to about 104. He's licking food off their fingers (Yes, he's eating! Not much, but still interested) and pretty much snuggled up in his blanket. Although he is nearly 5 years old, he is tiny; the size of a 6 month old kitten and only you all can understand how empty a house can feel when one of the babies isn't there. He's the sweetest boy ever, and we are so missing his clown-ish ways. I'm hoping that the high sustained fever and recurrance of the dormant infection will not necessarily lead to increased neurological damage, but we'll deal with whatever comes. We just want him home and feeling well, so please keep him in your thoughts andsend some healing vibes his way. Hugs to everybody, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto 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!?Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online Do you Yahoo!? Get better spam protection with Yahoo! Mail
Re: Blue is gone
Karen, What a heartwarming story. I am so sorry about Blue, but it looks like there have been a number of lucky cats, including Blue, who happened to cross your path. Take care and thank you for your wonderful caring, JoanKaren Olio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Hi Everyone,It's been a very hard stretch. Abby who lived at my office with her brother (both were felv+) was diagnosed suddenly (she had been in great health) at the end of Feb 03. She and Harry, who were2 1/2 years old, were two of the most loving cats that I have ever been blessed to know. Abby went into remission, and did very well. In July 03, Harry was diagnosed with lymphoma as well. Unfortunately, Harry's was farther advanced, and we lost him early in Oct. When Abby was first diagnosed, little did I ever think that Harry would be gone before her.I had my doubts about taking more felv+ cats at this time, so much heart ache. But Abby and Harry had other plans for us. Abby seemed to be very healthy , and also very lonely without Harry, to whom she had been so close. We started to look for another felv! + cat to keep her company.Late in Nov. we found Flutie, a 6 month old bundle of orange joy. He fell in love with Abby, eased Abby's aching heart and brought joy back to her life, and to ours. It was with great sadness that in mid Jan 04 we found that Abby had come out of remission, and two days later lost her.Flutie is a very social cat, and we knew that he needed a new friend asap. We found another felv+ boy (10 month old kitten) Moon, and decided to adopt him for Flutie. Moon had been living his whole life with his brother Blue, whose nose had turned white, and who had started to fade. The wonderful folks at the rescue group made the hard choice to adopt Moon out by himself, so that he would get a home and have a companion (they were going to care for Blue for the few remaining days that he had).Late in Jan we went to pick up Moon, and met Blue as well. We had actually started the drive back home before we! realized that we were making a terrible mistake to separate Moon and his brother Blue. We went back and took Blue as well.What a lucky choice for us. Blue was a remarkable spirit, his soul shone through his eyes. He loved being close, and had a purr that melted hearts. When we took him to our vet here, he said that Blue was not making any rbc (probably had leukemia) and that there was nothing to do for Blue but make him comfotable. Luckily we had a hard time accepting this news, and kept asking different vets until Abby and Harry's oncologist said that were some things that we could try. We did a whole range of things; zithromax, doxi, pred, cyclosporine, oxigolgin, iron supplements and transfusions. Unfortunately, none of these were able to help Blue make his own rbcs, and on Tuesday of this week, we finally lost our beautiful boy.Although Blue's pcv was sometimes as low as 4, and never higher than 12, he was remar! kable. He enjoyed everyday. He loved being with his brother and Flutie, loved listening to the birds, loved cuddling in laps and on shoulders. He taught us so much about living everyday to it's fullest. We only were blessed with Blue's presence for a little over 2 months. It's hard to imagine it was such a short time, he had such an impact on everyone who met him. I guess it really isn't the length of life, it's the quality, and Blue's was the best. We have just finished his web page for anyone who would like to take a look. It's at http://kenpope.com/bluemoonflutie/blue.phpMoon and Flutie are doing wonderfully together, but we are all missing our beautiful Blue boy.Thanks so much to everyone for your help and support during this time.Karen, Angels Abby, Harry Blue and the boysDo you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time.
Re: CLS - Belinda Carlo and Sylvester
Gloria, Thanks. It was a really sad weekend. Olga, works with me at the store on Saturday and she was still in tears over Lynx and when I joined her at noon, I already at the awful news about Carlo and Sylvester. Joan"Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joan, I'm shocked and sad for your loss. So much at once. I'm so sorry to hear this. GloriaAt 10:42 AM 4/12/2004, you wrote:Belinda,I can't believe I am posting again so soon, but I had to euthanize 2 of my guys--Carlo and Sylvester. Both were not thriving and had chronic diarrhea and losing weight rapidly. Both had been to numerous vets, numerous times with no change. I had x-rays and blood tests done on both and they both had massive inflamation, a small mass and suspected FIP. I was told there really wasn't any hope for either of them and I chose to end their discomfort, rather than having them in pain, with no chance of recovery. Both of course were rescues--Sylvester was a sweet, b/w tuxedo about a year and 1/2 and Carlo, a sweet young tabby kitten about 8 months. ! Both were sweet young guys who were very loving to the other cats and to humans. I will miss them greatly.Take care and thank you,JoanDo you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Tax Center - File online by April 15thDo you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online by April 15th
Re: hello again!
Rachel, I am sorry for your losses, but am glad you are back. JoanRachel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of more FELV Kitties. Is there anyone that could take in a young female kitten? A lady I know of found her (actually the cat showed up on her doorstep). She is very sweet, was spayed, and found to be positive. I am really at my limit so I'm trying to find someone to take her. If nobody can, I'll take her, but as I said I'm really at my limit right now. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome back RachelI'm so sorry for your losses. But am glad that you have chose to adopt more Felv kitties! :) Terrie Mohrhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSOwner/DriverPrivate Siamese and Collie RescuePetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.comhttp://www.awca.net/index.htmhttp://www.felineleukemia.orghttp://www.petloss.com/http://www.meezer.com/ Rachel "Folk will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog" C. Doran Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Tax Center - File online by April 15th Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online by April 15th
Re: just a nice story
What a nice story and a lucky dog! Take care, Joanmaca cats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi friends, i don´t write much any more, but had to share this with you.I rescued an old dog (12 years estimated) from the streets a month ago.he has no teeth, was extremely thin, only 48 pounds, being a very bigdog, kind of doberman/ sheperd mix. he was VERY deppressed, and didn´twant to eat at all. he was abandoned in a square near my house andwalked around for 3 weeks before I found him. he couldn´t even standstill, just shaking all the time. I took him to a clinic were he was inno good condition for 5 days, in a wire cage that was too small andinjured him on the leg in a very nasty way. Finally I found a betterclinic for a reasonable price where he has space and since he bothers noone he is allowed to wonder around and take sunbaths on nice days. Todayfor the first time in a month he waged his tail!!! I almost cried when Isaw him doing it. The leg is much better, and I will take him to mymother in law's house on sunday. He will have a small patio and willwalk with her. I am so happy I found him, I am sure he would be dead ifwe had not rescued him. We named him Max. So, one happy ending for a change.Big hugs for all of youmacarenachile
Buddie
Belinda, I was so sorry to read about Buddie. I do hope she gets better soon. She is a real survivor and all of us, at my home, are pulling for both you and her. Take care. Joan
Re: agonic is gone
Macarena, Please tell your friend that I am so sorry for her loss, but that Agonic at least went peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him. Take care, Joan maca cats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to thank everybody for prayers and healing thoughts. the littleboy could fight no longer and went to the bridge, very peacefully andsurrounded by love. he was a tiny orange tabby, 3 weeks old, and her 2moms (cat and human) loved him deeply.belinda please add him to cls.thank you,macarena
Re: OT - please add Lucky to CLS
Barb, I am so sorry about Lucky, but I agree that Lucky was indeed Lucky. Take care, JoanBarb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is with a heavy heart that I have to let you know that little Lucky Girl is at the Bridge now. Mom and Dale took her to the vet yesterday because she was wheezing,lethargic, not eatingand her eyes had started to get goopy. The vet estimated her age at about 8 weeks (her teeth and leg length I'm supposing) and said that he couldn't vaccinate her because she was too sick. He gave them some ointment for her eyes and sent her home with them. BTW, Lucky charmed every last one of the people at the vet clinic - everybody was fussing over her . She died some time in the night; Mom thinks it was early on because rigor was starting to leave her little limbs and there were a few whiffs of decomposition. They're having her funeral this afternoon so Dale's grandson Riley (who bonded amazingly with little Lucky) can have that step to aid in closure. He's hurti! ! ng something awful - Mom said he's been crying since they told him she'd died. Well, to be fair, Mom and Dale have been crying off and on all morning too - Lucky was a special little fluff ball. Mom was saying that Lucky wasn't so lucky after all, but I told her she definitely was. They gave her a loving home for the last little bit of her life and she knew loving people and died safe and warm. She was just too tiny and had had too many stresses on her little body to have anything left to fight with. Thanks for being here you guys - I love you all!! p.s. Belinda, I don't know her FeLV status so just put her on the negative listBarb+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!?Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
Re: Jelly roll
Barbara, I know you tried so much to help Jelly Roll. I am so sorry it ended without you being with him, but I know he understood. JoanBarbara Lowe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, the little guy had to be put to sleep on Saturday. The worst was I could not be there for him due to my work duties upstate. I just got home and wanted to let everyone know who has emailed me off and on-list and thank you all so much for the prayers and wishes and information. It really didn't hit me til I just got here so i'm getting off now to go tell his sister. Barbara who will miss that little chin warmer, Jelly Roll
Avalena
Rachel, I am so sorry for your loss. Take care, Joan
Molly
JoAnn, I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Molly was indeed a special little girl and that you had such a short time with her is indeed heartbreaking. I hope that in time your wounds will heal and that you will remember that you were indeed blessed in knowing her and that she too was blessed having met 2 humans who adored her. Take care, Joan
Re: Lucky Needs Good Thoughts
Good luck with everyone--It seems that they do get sick in pairs, triplets, etc. JoanJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I took Lucky in yesterday to see about the lump under her nipple. Wendy doesn't like the look of it and suspects it may be cancerous. We did a needle biopsy and the results should be back tomorrow. She needs all the good thoughts she can get! No matter what the biopsy shows, she will have surgery to remove it. I also took Wink in because she just seems "off" to me; she was slightly dehydrated and has a rapid heartbeat. She's a tiny thing and never weighed more than 7 lbs and is now down to 6.2, so she has lost some weight. She has a history of UTI's and I'm worried that she may be early-stage CRF; her bloodwork should be back today. This week is NOT off to a great start; hoping for some GOOD news for a change! Hugs and headbutts to all. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto 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
Re: Legolas has gone to Valinor (The Bridge) - CLS
Kathy,
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful life.
Take care and thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Belinda, Please add Legolas to the CLS. Thanks.
"It's normal to want to do everything humanly possible to save a life, and that's important. Doing everything humanely possible to ease suffering is much more important, and sometimes, when the treatment is worse than the disease, and the disease is beyond any chance of a cure, that means letting go. Knowing when to let go is the most important thing of all. Give them every good day they have coming, but know when that last good day has been spent." ~ K.S.
Legolas' last good day was spent over the weekend. Legolas left the Gray Havens for Valinor (the Bridge)Tues. morning. This is long, but I wanted to go back through his history here - especially for the folks who don't know about him. He was a remarkable guy. What happenedTuesday is at the end, for those who want to skip ahead.
Legolas came here on June 4, 2003 because he tested positive for FeLV and the ladies who got him off the street couldn't keep him. They had other cats, a small house and rooms with doors that didn't close tightly. They had him for a month and got him neutered and vaccinated. He was believed to have been a grown up kitten from the previous summer - it turned out that he was at least 5 years old, probably 8-10, and possibly much older. He was exceptionally affectionate and the ladies who rescued him said that if they couldn't find a place for him to go he'd have to be put to sleep. Never having been able to live with myself when I know there's a cat under threat of euthanasia that I can help, I quickly agreed to give him a home with my other 3 positive cats. I named him Legolas in the hopes that some elvish qualities would rub off on him - like the whole immortality thing.
He settled in within minutes and in about a 1/2 an hour, he'd found the toy stash under the bed. He wasn't eating much other than canned food back then, and I had been having trouble finding something he'd like consistantly, but for the most part, everything was going well - his weight of about 7 1/2 - 8 pounds concerned me (it was a little on the low side for a cat his size). But I still had this nagging feeling that something wasn't quite right but I couldn't put my finger on it. It seemed like there was an inordinant amount of urine in the litter pans, but then I thought that maybe I was mistaken.
One of my surviving 3 original FeLV kids (from the pre-FeLV days - there had been 6 - Sam and Slick Willy both died in 2001 from lung cancer caused by FeLV, then Tina died on 3/11/03), Monty, passed away from severe anemia on 7/25/03, then I decided that I wanted to know more about Legolas' health and had some bloodwork done on him. I found out that his blood work showed that he was anemic, had elevated BUN and creatinine levels, and he had a significant heart murmur. His red blood cell count was at about 13 or 17% (the same that Monty's was when he was too weak to stand anymore) yet he would run into the bathroom when I was in there and clear a jump from the floor 3-4 feet in front of me to my shoulder while I was sitting on the toilet. We started him on subQ fluids and some medication, and he seemed to improve. I took him to the internal medicine vet that I take a couple of mynegativeguys with HCM to, and found that he didn't have kidney failure, his k!
idneys
were enlarged and probably had either an infection raging in them or had cancer. With the fluids, his packed cell volume (PCV) of red blood cells had increased, and his murmur went away, so we kept on doing what we could for him, but really didn't expect him to see Sept. 1st.
He had a hard time with his appetite, and for a while, Fancy Feast cat food was all he would eat. Then, he threw up with one flavor and he wouldn't touch it again, and found another flavor he was willing to try until he threw up again (his kidney problems made him nautious). Then his appetite changed and all I could get him to eat was home cooked food - chicken livers, rice, broth and a little water. He enjoyed his chicken liver soup, until he threw up after eating it, and I couldn't get him to eat it anymore. By October ('03) I figured out that he adored fast food, and started getting things like KFC and Burger King for him. I'd get a KFC dinner, give him the meat from the chicken, and offer him a little of the potatoes and mac cheese, and found out that he would eat well if I shared a dinner with him. If I got it for him, tore up his food, and ate some other kind of food myself, he'd only pick at his food. If I got a dinner for both of us, tore up his food, !
and had
some myself, he'd eat an entire chicken breast by himself, along with a spoonful of mac and cheese and mashed potatoes - and sometimes some of the biscuit. Because he wasn't eating much else, I made a point of getting fast food everyday that I could share with him - burgers without
Re: Simon stopping chemo and does not have long
Michelle, I am been reading Simon's posts and had so hoped that something would kick in. I am so sad that it looks like you will lose Simon. I know that for whatever time Simon has left that it will be full of gentle caring and love. Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I brought Simon in for the Adriamycin this morning, his 5th chemo treatment which he had to skip 3 days ago because his WBC was too low to get it. His WBC was back up towards normal, but his PCV had dropped to 15 and, more importantly, his bilirubin (liver values) were back up to 9. Normal is under .8 (that's .8, not 8-- less than one). On Tuesday he was at 2.5 and had been 1.3 the week before, so it has skyrocketed. He feels very sick and will not eat but I am syringing. The oncologist said he could not give a full dose of Adriamycin or even a half dose without probably killing Simon, because it needs to be processed through the liver and his liver is so extremely compromised. He said he could try a 1/4 dose of it, but that even this would likely make him sicker than he is and necessitate a weekend of IV fluids for any hope of him processing it, and there would only be a miniscule chance that such a low dose would curb such aggressive and advanced cancer. It seems like Simon went into remission, or close to it, after 3 weeks of chemo, and then came out of remission within a week. Apparently FeLV+ cats respond to chemo like other cats, but come out of it with resistant cancers much more quickly. The oncologist was willing to do the 1/4 dose of Adriamycin or another drug I can not remember starting with a C and consisting of 3 letters, but said that he thought there was almost no chance of such low doses helping and that Simon would spend his last days in the hospital hooked up to IV, with strangers, and sicker. He said if Simon were his cat he would take him home and see if he can have a few days of semi-comfort. He gave him a shot of dex and a shot of depo to see if that would shrink the tumors a little and keep him more comfortable. The dex should have set in by now, but is not having any effect. He does not want to be touched much, fought me when I syringed him, and is mostly hiding by himself. I ! am thinking of separating him from the other cats and keeping him in my bedroom so that he can be by himself without having to hide. He is turning bright yellow. I do not think he has very long at all. I am devastated. We fought this so hard-- 3 transfusions, 5 days of hospitalization, 5 chemo treatments all in the last month. Syringe feedings and sub q fluids. He has been through so much, and all it gave him was a week or two in the middle when he was eating some and playing some and cuddling with Ginger. At that point I thought it was worth it, and maybe it was. He is only 4 years old. I am not sure how long to let him go on like this. My partner is against euthanasia, and I usually am not willing to do it until it is clear they are in the process of dying. But it seems unlikely he will ever feel even remotely ok again. If you pray, please pray for him to get some relief from the steroids and have at least a few more happy days, and then to go peacefully when he does go. Thanks, Michelle
Re: Growler - Snowball
I have been very busy at work, but I want you to know that Snowball and Growler have been in my thoughts. JoanBarbara Lowe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so sorry for the loss of your furbaby. January is really a cruel month. take care,Barbara
RE: Simon walking around well-- Kathy and others
Michelle, Great news! Enjoy the time together. You have one incredible boy there! Joan Jen Meyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michelle! That's wonderful news! No matter what the outcome, you guysdeserve this time together. You guys are always in my thoughts!Jen-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] OnBehalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 6:43 AMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Simon walking around well-- Kathy and othersLast night I heard a slight thud and thought Simon had tried to dosomething he couldn't and fallen over, only to see him next to me on the bed,having gotten on it himself (it is a low bed, close to the floor). He proceededto walk all over the house and up and down stairs as if nothing were wrong atall. He is eating, though perhaps not as furiously as yesterday (I think heate far more than the equivalent of a large ! can by the end of yesterday) andpickier (only wanted the liver shake and just picked at other stuff-- but drankall the liver shake I gave him, about half a bowl), and he is bright and curiousand a little playful. He has lost weight, but he basically seems like athinner, slightly less energetic and hungry version of his old self. He is morehis old self than when he was on chemo and his blood values were almostnormal.I thought yesterday, and continue to suspect, that this is a final rallybefore death as sometimes happens. However, I am beginning to wonder ifperhaps the steroids have kicked in and are doing something. Kathy-- does thislevel and length of eating and energy seem consistent with a final rallybefore death, or does it seem like something might actually be improving?I am afraid to hope, but I emailed the oncologist asking if there is adecent chance that, given his behavior, ! his blood counts might be normal enoughto get a dose of adriamycin or ccmu (the strong chemo he was supposed toget last week) without needing to be hospitalized or risking getting very ill.he feels so good and is so happy right now that I do not want to dosomething to make him miserable, but if there is a chance he can get something at a levelnot likely to make him ill and come home afterwards I might bring him in. Iam almost afraid to do anything-- subject him to a car ride, give him anymedicine at all, because he is doing so well on nothing and I am wondering howmuch of it has to do with being happy and stress-free after so many weeks of vetvisits, force feedings, pills, and fluids. What if I bring him thereand the stress or the chemo makes him sick? Perhaps steroids can keep him happy for a little while, and chances of complete remission from chemo at this pointare probably still not high e! ven if he is able to get the stronger chemo.But if the oncologist thinks it is possible he can get that chemo and come home,and have a chance at remission for weeks or months, should I bring him there to getseen and have his blood levels checked? He really is not as ferociously hungry as yesterday morning, when hewould eat anything. He did turn down everything I offered him after a fewbites this morning until I gave him the liver shake, which he vacuumed up and thenlicked the bowl clean. But then again yesterday morning he had not eaten fordays, and now he ate as recently as midnight or so. Perhaps the weakness waslargely from not having had any food, rather than his anemia? However, when hisPCV was down very low before, to 13 or under, he had no energy even whilegetting fed enough to gain weight. Last Friday it was at 15 and falling.Unless he has adjusted to a low hematocrit, it is hard t! o imagine that it hasfallen much more and yet his weakness was only due to lack of food. Don't get mewrong-- he is not as energetic as his pre-cancer self-- not jumping to highplaces or running around like a crazy boy. But he does have the energy of a lotof normal cats right now, absent the jumping.Thanks for any insights, and I truly hope I am not jinxing him by askingyou this or daring to have some slight hope,Michelle
Belinda - CLS - Grayson
Belinda, Please add my first cat and my first FIV+ cat, Grayson to the CLS. He died on Sunday morning on January 23rd during the blizzard. He was the most intelligent, sweetest, gentlest, happiest, lovingyoung man I had the pleasure to know. He was the alpha cat in my household and always ruled with a gentle paw. He will be sorely missed. He was losing weight and had an appointment today at the vet. I suspect he died of a heart attack. He was 10 years old. Except for dental work he had never been ill. Thank you, Joan
Re: Smokey update....
Here's pulling for Smokey. Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Thought I would drop a few lines. I got Smokey to drink alittle Tuna juice in water last night. He is holding on his own. He isn't doing any grooming either. So in a bit will try to get him to eat again and wash his face. He still has the discharge coming out of his eyes. Very hollow looking. Still walking alittle but not much too weak. Vote for my Rescue Siameses "KITTEN TRIO" it's a race please continue voting daily. http://www.pnwanimaladoption.com/contest.html Terrie MohrCh! eck site for available Siameses for adoption!More will be posted soon.http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.awca.net/index.htmhttp://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/http://www.meezer.com/http://thesiamesestore.com/http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.htmlhttp://ca.siameserescue.org/http://co.siameserescue.org/http://va.siameserescue.org/
Re: Belinda - CLS - Grayson
Nina, Thank you very much for your note. JoanNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry Joan. Grayson sounds like an angel. We're so lucky to know and love these wonderful beings.NinaJoan Doljan wrote: Belinda, Please add my first cat and my first FIV+ cat, Grayson to the CLS. He died on Sunday morning on January 23rd during the blizzard. He was the most intelligent, sweetest, gentlest, happiest, loving young man I had the pleasure to know. He was the alpha cat in my household and always ruled with a gentle paw. He will be sorely missed. He was losing weight and had an appointment today at the vet. I suspect he died of a heart attack. He was 10 years old. Except for dental work he had never been ill. Thank you, Joan
RE: Belinda - CLS - Grayson
Kerry, Thank you so much for your note. He was indeed a very special young man! Take care, Joan"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so, so sorry Joan. Grayson was clearly a wonderful little soul with a beautiful personality. You must miss him very much indeed. Please know I'm thinking of you, love, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joan DoljanSent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:04 AMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Belinda - CLS - Grayson Belinda, Please add my first cat and my first FIV+ cat, Grayson to the CLS. He died on Sunday morning on January 23rd during the blizzard. He was the most intelligent, sweetest, gentlest, happiest, lovingyoung man I had the pleasure to know. He was the alpha cat in my household and always ruled with a gentle paw. He will be sorely missed. He was losing weight and had an appointment today at the vet. I suspect he died of a heart attack. He was 10 years old. Except for dental work he had never been ill. Thank you, JoanThis email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and 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. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: Belinda - CLS - Grayson
Cherie, Thank you for your note. I am glad I was with him as well. JoanCherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sorry Joan for you loss, it is terrible but he went at home, which is a good thing. Cherie"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so, so sorry Joan. Grayson was clearly a wonderful little soul with a beautiful personality. You must miss him very much indeed. Please know I'm thinking of you, love, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joan DoljanSent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:04 AMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Belinda - CLS - Grayson Belinda, Please add my first cat and my first FIV+ cat, Grayson to the CLS. He died on Sunday morning on January 23rd during the blizzard. He was the most intelligent, sweetest, gentlest, happiest, lovingyoung man I had the pleasure to know. He was the alpha cat in my household and always ruled with a gentle paw. He will be sorely missed. He was losing weight and had an appointment today at the vet. I suspect he died of a heart attack. He was 10 years old. Except for dental work he had never been ill. Thank you, JoanThis email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and 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. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: Belinda please add Levi to CLS
Kerry, I am so sorry about Levi and that his passing was not peaceful. He is at rest now and had a human who adored him--that is not a small thing. Take care, JoanKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda,could you please add my fearless little warrior Levi to the CLS. Levi was put to sleep on Wednesday evening1/25 at around 8pm. I was toldhis hemocrit had dropped to 7.5. and his mouth had many ulcers. It wasn't a peaceful passing and I feel distraught and anguished about how the poor little soul ended his life. I would like to explain it later and get feedback. I'm still processing it. I will miss him the little soul. I had already begun to miss his swiping me. He was the smallest and lightest of the crew, yet he was always the Great Protector of all of them---ready to bat me ifI dared to try touch any of them. Thank you everyone meantime for your thoughts and support. It's bleak enough, but it would beevenbleaker without your kindness and support. Please say a prayer for Levi, and all the furballs who are still fighting for their lives. Thanks, Kerry
Re: Belinda - Grayson
Terri, Thank you so much.Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Goodnight, sweet Grayson... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Joan Doljan To: felvtalk@vlists.net Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:31 AM Subject: Belinda - Grayson Belinda, Can you please add Grayson to the CLS. I posted him yesterday, but I don't see him on the list yet. He was FIV+ and about 10 years of age and he died early Sunday morning. Thank you, Joan
Re: Belinda - CLS - Grayson
Gloria, Thank you so very much. Grayson was indeed a special one and his absence is keenly felt by the other cats as well. Take care, Joan"Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joan - I'm behind in my email, but saw where you lost your Grayson. I'm so sorry, I know there's a big absence in your life and you miss him so much. What a wonderful guy. GloriaAt 06:04 AM 1/25/2005, you wrote:Belinda,Please add my first cat and my first FIV+ cat, Grayson to the CLS. He died on Sunday morning on January 23rd during the blizzard. He was the most intelligent, sweetest, gentlest, happiest, loving young man I had the pleasure to know. He was the alpha cat in my household and always ruled with a gentle paw. He will be sorely missed. He was losing weight and had an appointment today at the vet. I suspect he died of a heart attack. He was 10 years old. Except for dental work he had never been ill.Thank you,Joan
Re: life spans of positives
Puff came to me at about 2 years old and tested positive for both feline leukemia and aids. It was a while ago, and the only medicine available for her was Baypamum (which I had sent via a traveller from Germany) and DMG. When she became anemic (all of a sudden) she went to see Dr. Goldstein who had some success treating Feline Leukemia. She died at about 4 years of age. Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it is not too hard, could people let me know the ages of their positives now, and the ages of positives who have passed? I keep being told that I was being unrealistic in my hope that Simon, and my others, would live longer than they did. I had heard of positives living as long as 14. My Jo died at age 3, Buddy at age 18 months, and Simon was around 4. My largest grief right now is about his suffering and what he went through, but I am also so grief-stricken at how short his life was. And it was short, very short, at 4 years old, when cats can live to 20. But I also feel like it was short for a positive, like I should have been able to help him live longer than that. I am trying to assess my expectations of this, regarding my remaining positives as well, and so just want to know what the age spans really are for positives who are well cared-for, so maybe I can be more honest with myself about what truly can be expected.Thanks,Michelle
Roxie - need opinions - OT
Roxie is a young cat I took from the shelter about3 weeks ago. She did fine at the shelter and was not caged. She came into the shelterwith another cat who was adopted. She has been at the shelter for about 2 months. All of a sudden, at my house,she stopped eating. Her blood work is normal, but her x-ray shows a thickening of the intestine. I did a berium (sp) x-ray and there is no indication that she swallowed anything. She has had 2 steroid shots, fluids, intravenous feeding and there is no food in her stomach and she shows no interest in eating. She does not act or look ill. She is a big cat and looks normal and healthy. She has not eaten now for over a week. Thanks, Joan
