Re: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-13 Thread Gina WN
Patti, I don't know you as I am new to the group, but you are in my prayers.Gina Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello group,I got the following email from Patti this morning. I had hoped that she was busy with other things and was just not in touch. I was able to speak to her on the phone and

Patti

2006-07-13 Thread Sherry DeHaan
I am so sorry to hear about your terrible accident,I have you in my thoughts and prayers for a full and speedyrecovery. You are one of the firstof many wonderfulpeople to welcome me to this group.I have kept one of your messages to me about Maizee,it made me feel a little better about everything

Patti

2006-07-13 Thread TatorBunz
Patti, I'm so sorry about your accident! You are so very lucky to be here and overcome your obstacles at this point. God has a purpose for you and he knows your a fighter for life. I don't know what I can offer to help you, since I'm not in the position as well after having major surgery a few

To Patti

2006-07-13 Thread wendy
I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and your ex-husband. I know you must be reeling from all this, so just know that we're out here praying for you. Hang in there girl! It will get better! :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello group, I got the following email from Patti

To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens

2006-07-13 Thread wendy
I called the woman who posted about the calico male and black female and she runs a rescue in Arlington, right next to Dallas. I was upset that she left her post the way she did (ie. it's over). She told me that she did pts the kittens, which of course, upset me to hear. I asked her to please

Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-13 Thread wendy
Please keep us posted on Madison Lee. I hope she gets good news! :) Wendy --- Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have added Madison Lee to the special needs list. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious. Fred had a lump on his shoulder area a couple of years ago and it was a

Re: Sam

2006-07-13 Thread Barb Moermond
It is so good to hear from you Helene! We've missed you!Helene Hand [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, all! Though a longtime member of the list, have not communicated in a long time. I won't let that happen again.There were several questions-one from Michelle- about whether Sam was

Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens

2006-07-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I know Carrie personally and I am shocked and surprised. You know I am disappointed with this entire state and the attitude towards animals. Animal controls shooting strays, gas chambers.just the fact you can shoot a dog if its treat to chickens...why I am surprised they have this

Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girlkittens

2006-07-13 Thread Kat
Sleep soft dear little calico male and black female kitties... You are now playing with our other precious fur-kids, delighting the angels with your antics and your love. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 13 Jul 2006, wendy wrote: Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:44:15 -0700 (PDT) From: wendy [EMAIL

Patty

2006-07-13 Thread roxanne allard
Patty-know that you are in my heart and prayers for a speedy recovery. Take care. Roxanne

Karen and venting

2006-07-13 Thread Nina
Karen, You go ahead and vent. I lived in Texas for two years in my youth and that was enough for the rest of my life. There are good people, as well as thoughtless ones there too, some of our list members are from Texas, after all, but I know what a Hell it is to be surrounded by ignorant,

Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens

2006-07-13 Thread Tad Burnett
Hey Karen I just want to add that I know of 3 county shelters that took the time themselves to find special homes for FeLV+ cats... Road Island, New York State and my own Vermont... Tad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know Carrie personally and I am shocked and surprised. You know I

OT: FIP worry

2006-07-13 Thread Gary Murphy
Thank you, Kat, Tad, Chris and Hideyofor helping to calm me down. Reading of Patti's car accident also helped me put my little drama into perspective. Prayers to her and her fur babies. You just never know... Temping everyone yesterday was quite the experience!My husband is dog/house sitting

Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens

2006-07-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
YES NORTHERN STATES northern states and California seem to care. Is that why I am so fanatical about animal rights cause I am a Yankee? Guess it doesn't matter. I have to remain positive and move on. I have babies here that need homes. I cant change all the attitudes but I can

RE: Sam

2006-07-13 Thread Helene Hand
Thank you, Nina! Have no idea what did it.no undue stress, etc. I had stopped the procrit a year ago since we figuredhis marrow was making RBCs. Please tell me more about immuno-regulinand I will read up on it. It has a diabetic sound to it! (?) Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Sam

2006-07-13 Thread Nina
Procrit is used to boost red blood cell production, so if that were helping maybe the IR would too. I know there has been success with anemia using it. Michelle can tell you more, and others have posted sites about it. I'm sure you can Google it and come up with some stuff. From what I

Re: Whiskey

2006-07-13 Thread Belinda
Hi Sherry, My sympathies on the loss of Whiskey. I will get her on the service, was she positive and do you have a date please? -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com

Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-13 Thread Lora
Hi Everyone, I called the vet's office yesterday around 4:30 P.M. for an update on Madison's status and am happy to report that she not only survived the general anesthetic (isoflurane gas), but the operation itself! Due to Madison's age I was SO worried about the use of anesthetic, but she

My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-13 Thread Reese J. Kiikka
My cat just had two blood tests at the vets office. He suggested that she get an abortion. Should we get a second blood test which must be sent away to confirm the diagnosis? She is already halfway through her pregnancy and it takes 7-10 days to get the test results. thanks, Caresse

RE: Sam

2006-07-13 Thread Helene Hand
Thank you so much, Nina!!! . I will get on it.First I need to see if there are any unwanted interactions with anything I give him. Poor Sam-so many, many needle sticks over the years. Wish you could have a setup like a shunt or port as we have for people... I can doSCIV IM

RE: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-13 Thread Helene Hand
Madison Lee is certainly in my thoughts and prayerssounds sucessful!!! Madison's surgery was only $20.00 more than Sam's blood work this past week, and Delilah's blood work last week!! Is Madison Lee a Southern Kitty name, by any chance? Helene -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: Whiskey

2006-07-13 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Belinda,she was not a positive,she was from Crash's shelter.I believe it was around the 4th that she passed.Thank you for adding her to the list SherryBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sherry,My sympathies on the loss of Whiskey. I will get her on the service, was she positive and do you have

Re: test results

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
I think vets 'have' to say there is a risk involved to cover themselves against lawsuits. Just like if you get put to sleep to have a tooth removal you have to sign that youare aware you could die but how many people really die from that Well since a few and far between

Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Don'dt know - I was in that situation and I chose the abortion - had her spayed, and she came thru like a champ.  It was much easier than having her go thru the birth, and having FELV kittens (if they were) and then what to do...Best of luck,GloriaOn Jun 28, 2005, at 3:36 PM, Reese J. Kiikka

Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-13 Thread Tad Burnett
If your main concern is for the mother... The stress of going full term will probably shorten her life... If you allow her to nurse the kittens that will be even more stress on her The kittens will probable be born neg. but will probable be exposed during the cleaning the follows birth

Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
That is fantastic news!!! And the price is very good. I can't get a dental for less than $300!Haven't heard from you in a while.. does that mean you're now the proud parent of a baby person???tLora [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,I called the vet's office yesterday around

Re: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
How terrible. Did you get her contact information to call and check on her. Does she have what she needs? I'm assuming she's on disability at this point... I would be happy to send a donation. I believe she lives with her daughter or her daughter lives with her?tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Transport

2006-07-13 Thread gdli
Some of you may remember me and my husband. We have taken in FeLV+ cats from a few of you over the years. We got a call tonight from a lady in Hopewell, Virginia (about 30 minutes south of Richmond, Virginia). She had rescued a cat and was going to keep it when she discovered that he was

Re: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-13 Thread Lernermichelle
I am so sorry. Sometimes it seems like the apocalypse is coming. Michelle

Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-13 Thread Lernermichelle
Lucy was doing better, getting over her IBD flare-up I thought; but I tapered her down to 5 mg/day of pred yesterday (did 10 for a week, then 7.5 for 4 days, then 5 starting yesterday) and today she is worse-- some diarrhea with some blood, less interest in food, and under 8 pounds for the

RE: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-13 Thread Tracy Weese
Don't wait, get her checked. One of my negative cats, Puddin'taine,started losing weight last year and I took him in to the vets' and we ran all kinds of tests and everything seemed to be finehe was almost ten and we thought maybe he was just losing a little as some cats dowell, then he

Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-13 Thread Marylyn
Don't wait. I am sending lots of prayers. May all the angels surround you and Lucy. She is a dear little cat who loves you tremendously. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with

RE: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
Praying for Lucy here as well.tTracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Don't wait, get her checked. One of my negative cats, Puddin'taine,started losing weight last year and I took him in to the vets' and we ran all kinds of tests and everything seemed to be finehe was almost ten and

RE: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-13 Thread Lora
Helene, I never gave it much thought, but you know what, Madison's name DOES sound Southern does it not? LOL. As a matter of fact yeah, we resided in Southern Indiana. Huh. I never realized that I had named her after a Southern Bell. I was just looking for a nice middle name that sounded/looked