[Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Amy
Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6 years 
ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep after 
testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first time.  He 
had cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly resist even 
though my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived in our home and 
was a joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible sores under his eyes 
went away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He was always a momma's 
boy and spent hours and hours on my chest purring and kneading daily.  Even 
when I was pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.  He was the most 
opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at all times but it 
was an honor to know him.  

He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has 
graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that time 
with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage and 
amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the fight.  I 
wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23 (hence my 
e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that I will think 
of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to help 
Wolfie beat this disease.

Amy


  

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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
Amy, I hate to see this news.  You've been such a loving, caring guardian to
this boy, trying everything you can to help him be healthy and well.  When
all our efforts fail, we must simply let go.  I am so very sorry for your
loss.  There will be a candle burning brightly in SoCal tonight for Wolfie,
and for you.  Bless you,  Sara

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Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6
years ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep
after testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first
time.  He had cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly
resist even though my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived
in our home and was a joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible
sores under his eyes went away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He
was always a momma's boy and spent hours and hours on my chest purring and
kneading daily.  Even when I was pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.
He was the most opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at
all times but it was an honor to know him.  

He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has
graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that
time with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage
and amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the
fight.  I wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23
(hence my e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that
I will think of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to
help Wolfie beat this disease.

Amy


  

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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Natalie
Dear Amy, 
It's always so terribly sad to hear of one of our cats dying, but Wolfie had
6 wonderful years with you that no one can take away from you! He was one of
the luckier catsjust think of the alternative, had he not come into your
life!  You loved and cared for him - he will forever be in your heart and
your memories - his energy will be around you forever!
Natalie

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Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6
years ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep
after testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first
time.  He had cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly
resist even though my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived
in our home and was a joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible
sores under his eyes went away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He
was always a momma's boy and spent hours and hours on my chest purring and
kneading daily.  Even when I was pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.
He was the most opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at
all times but it was an honor to know him.  

He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has
graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that
time with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage
and amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the
fight.  I wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23
(hence my e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that
I will think of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to
help Wolfie beat this disease.

Amy


  

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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Sharyl
Amy, I was saddened to read that Wolfie has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  You 
were fortunate to have 6 wonderful years with him.  He was such a great kitty.  
I loved your story of him laying on your belly when your expecting.  Your baby 
to be must have loved listening to his purring.  

Treasure your memories of a great kitty.  I will burn a candle for him tonight 
to light his way.
Sharyl

--- On Mon, 8/23/10, Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 3:30 PM
 Wolfie left us today after a long
 battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6 years ago after
 he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep
 after testing positive.  I still remember going to see
 him for the first time.  He had cuts under his eyes and
 looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly resist even though
 my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie
 thrived in our home and was a joy to live with for the past
 6 years.  The horrible sores under his eyes went away
 and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He was
 always a momma's boy and spent hours and hours on my chest
 purring and kneading daily.  Even when I was pregnant,
 he spent every night on my belly.  He was the most
 opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at
 all times but it was an honor to know him.  
 
 He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day
 last year and has graced me with almost another year to
 enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that time with
 him.  He has fought for the last year with such
 strength, courage and amazing determination.  However,
 he decided today was the end of the fight.  I wouldn't
 expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is
 23 (hence my e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad
 day, I'm glad that I will think of Wolfie with wonderful
 memories every time I see that number.
 
 Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given
 while trying to help Wolfie beat this disease.
 
 Amy
 
 
       
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Beth
What a blessed little kitty. It sounds like you enhanced each other's lives. 
Bless you for giving him such a loving  happy home when others were going to 
give up on him.

Beth
Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   

--- On Mon, 8/23/10, Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com
Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 3:30 PM

Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6 years 
ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep after 
testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first time.  He 
had cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly resist even 
though my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived in our home and 
was a joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible sores under his eyes 
went away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He was always a momma's 
boy and spent hours and hours on my chest purring and kneading daily.  Even 
when I was pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.  He was the most 
opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at all times but it 
was an honor to know him.  

He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has 
graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that time 
with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage and 
amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the fight.  I 
wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23 (hence my 
e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that I will think 
of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to help 
Wolfie beat this disease.

Amy


      

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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Barb Moermond
GLOW to light his path and ease your heart.
 Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito


My cat the clown:  paying no mind to whom he should impress.  Merely living 
his 
life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. 

- Anonymous





From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Mon, August 23, 2010 4:11:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

What a blessed little kitty. It sounds like you enhanced each other's lives. 
Bless you for giving him such a loving  happy home when others were going to 
give up on him.

Beth
Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   

--- On Mon, 8/23/10, Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com
Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 3:30 PM

Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6 years 
ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep after 
testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first time.  He 
had 
cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly resist even though 
my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived in our home and was a 
joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible sores under his eyes went 
away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He was always a momma's boy and 
spent hours and hours on my chest purring and kneading daily.  Even when I was 
pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.  He was the most opinionated cat 
I've ever had and he insisted on his way at all times but it was an honor to 
know him.  


He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has 
graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that time 
with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage and 
amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the fight.  I 
wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23 (hence my 
e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that I will think 
of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to help 
Wolfie beat this disease.

Amy


  

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Re: [Felvtalk] Lymphoma/Brain Inflammation, etc.

2010-08-23 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
Tracey, I am so sorry to hear this.  Each of us needs to make our own
decisions about this, so I'll share our story.

Last July (2009), my husband and I adopted two beautiful Bengal kittens,
brother and sister.  They were extremely unsocialized, so we worked with
them for several months before they would let us handle them at all.  When
they reached six months of age, we took them in to be spayed/neutered, and
at that time it was discovered that they were both FeLV+.  One of the first
things I did was to search for this list and thank heaven, you all are here.

Taj, the male and 18 months old, started having difficulty breathing in
mid-July 2010.  We took him into the vet for tests, and discovered a massive
tumor pressing into his lungs.  We were give the option of chemo and other
treatments, but opted to let him go, as he was in obvious distress.

Several weeks later, we took his sister Rani in for an exam.  I had felt a
lump in her lower abdomen, and although she was showing no signs of weight
loss or a decline in appetite or energy level at that time, we wanted to
check it out as quickly as possible.  She also has developed lymphoma, this
time affecting her kidneys.  They are about 1.5 times the size they should
be.  Again, we were offered the option of chemo, but decided to go with
palliative care.  She has been on 5mg of pred twice a day for three weeks
now.  It is likely this sweet girl will join all our other precious babies
at the Bridge very soon.  Given the FeLV+ status, we can't justify putting
her through the trauma.  We had taken another cat (no FeLV issues) through
chemo for a stomach tumor several years ago, and it took such a toll on her,
on us, on our financeswe bought her perhaps 6 months of diminished
quality of life.  In retrospect, we did it for ourselves, and not for her.

I do know that some cats respond very well to chemo, so please be open to
others' advice on this issue.  It's just that our experience has not been so
positive, and you're climbing a pretty big hill with the FeLV+ issues.
There are so many on this list that will know specific questions to ask
regarding the specifics of her blood work and other chemical levels that
might work in Vixen's favor.  I hope so.  I'm also happy for her that she's
had 10 years, hopefully most of them with you.

My heart goes out to you as you face this difficult decision,  Sara


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Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 3:10 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Lymphoma/Brain Inflammation, etc.


My 10+ yo cat, Vixen, now has FeLV+ spinal fluid and brain inflammation
which is causing head bobbing and weakness/uncoordination in the back legs.
The most likely scenario is now lymphoma.  She has always been very robust
and healthy (and pink) even though being diagnosed with FeLV as a kitten.

Now, this.

She is still eating good although she has lost a little weight -- she still
likes to be around me and the other cats, but...  I have an apptmt with the
oncologist next week, and just don't know whether to treat or to do simply
pallative care.  I know cats can respond well to chemo, but my other cancer
cats did not have FeLV.  So I was looking for any ideas, suggestions, etc.,
that folks might have.

She is still on some antibiotics while we wait for final reports on several
infectious diseases but the prelim reports have showed no infectious
diseases.  She is also taking an anti-inflammatory dose of pred.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Blessings to Wolfie at the Bridge, and hugs to you. He sounds like a
wonderful, noble boy. Thank you for telling his story.

Diane R. 

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Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 2:31 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6
years ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep
after testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first
time.  He had cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly
resist even though my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived
in our home and was a joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible
sores under his eyes went away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He
was always a momma's boy and spent hours and hours on my chest purring and
kneading daily.  Even when I was pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.
He was the most opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at
all times but it was an honor to know him.  

He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has
graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that
time with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage
and amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the
fight.  I wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23
(hence my e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that
I will think of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to
help Wolfie beat this disease.

Amy


  

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Re: [Felvtalk] Lymphoma/Brain Inflammation, etc.

2010-08-23 Thread Natalie
Might you consider making and administering an herbal tonic/tea made of
Graviola, Chaparral, Andreographis, and Neem? In a Google group, which is
really for people who are interested in alternative cancer treatments, many
have been using the tonic internally and a black salve externally on tumors
(or both), even terminal squamous cell on a cat's face and jaw right now,
many have been using it on their animals: Horses, dogs, cats, rabbits for
all types if cancer, often very successfully.  Even when combined with
traditional things like chemo, it still helps and makes the quality of life
and death a lot better! If interested, you can join the group and while
treating the animal, advice is given by all membersCats do not tolerate
it well because one of the herbs causes them to froth at the mouth, however,
I have discovered a food mixture which a cat that I treated recently,
absolutely devoured! Natalie

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Weese
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 6:10 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Lymphoma/Brain Inflammation, etc.


My 10+ yo cat, Vixen, now has FeLV+ spinal fluid and brain inflammation
which is causing head bobbing and weakness/uncoordination in the back legs.
The most likely scenario is now lymphoma.  She has always been very robust
and healthy (and pink) even though being diagnosed with FeLV as a kitten.

Now, this.

She is still eating good although she has lost a little weight -- she still
likes to be around me and the other cats, but...  I have an apptmt with the
oncologist next week, and just don't know whether to treat or to do simply
pallative care.  I know cats can respond well to chemo, but my other cancer
cats did not have FeLV.  So I was looking for any ideas, suggestions, etc.,
that folks might have.

She is still on some antibiotics while we wait for final reports on several
infectious diseases but the prelim reports have showed no infectious
diseases.  She is also taking an anti-inflammatory dose of pred.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Lymphoma/Brain Inflammation, etc.

2010-08-23 Thread jbero tds.net
Tracy,

I am so sorry.

Personally, I agree with Natalie.  I have been involved with that group as
well and have been impressed with what can be done with the tonic (and salve
for that matter).  I do not believe it has been used specifically to treat
felv but you never know, neem especially has a wide range of therapeutic
uses.  I, or Natalie I am sure, could provide you with the specifics of
preparing the tonic.  It is not exceptionally expensive and with minimal
side effects.

An additional possibility is high dose intravenous vitamin C.  I believe
that one of the things that responds well to this treatment is lymphoma.  I
know Sally would hook you up with whatever you needed if you opted for it.
This is more invasive than the tonic as it requires an IV line and daily
infusions, but effective none the less - there are papers to support its use
in lymphoma.

A single word of warning with prednisone.  I have read a lot of papers about
the treatment of felv, many use prednisone.  It may improve symptoms but has
never been shown to extend life and has sometimes been shown to shorten it.
So if you are aiming for cure or long term treatment, I would be very
cautious about deciding to use prednisone.  Many alternative med docs would
decidely steer you away from its use as they believe it negates anything
positive you are achieving with alternative treatments.

That's all I can offer at this point as although the LTCI shots and
acemannan seem to help sometimes if you start it early, it doesn't seem to
be able to stop things very well once they've started to go down that
slippery slope - at least not that I've seen.  Others may disagree.

Good luck and God bless you both.  You are in my prayers.

Jenny


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 My 10+ yo cat, Vixen, now has FeLV+ spinal fluid and brain inflammation
 which is causing head bobbing and weakness/uncoordination in the back legs.
  The most likely scenario is now lymphoma.  She has always been very robust
 and healthy (and pink) even though being diagnosed with FeLV as a kitten.

 Now, this.

 She is still eating good although she has lost a little weight -- she still
 likes to be around me and the other cats, but...  I have an apptmt with the
 oncologist next week, and just don't know whether to treat or to do simply
 pallative care.  I know cats can respond well to chemo, but my other cancer
 cats did not have FeLV.  So I was looking for any ideas, suggestions, etc.,
 that folks might have.

 She is still on some antibiotics while we wait for final reports on several
 infectious diseases but the prelim reports have showed no infectious
 diseases.  She is also taking an anti-inflammatory dose of pred.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread jbero tds.net
Amy,

I am sorry.  You know, if life is about the journey and not the destination,
you gave Wolfie one heck of a wonderful trip.  What more can any of us ask
for.  God bless you for loving and caring.

Jenny

On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM, Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6
 years ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep
 after testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first
 time.  He had cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly
 resist even though my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived
 in our home and was a joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible
 sores under his eyes went away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He
 was always a momma's boy and spent hours and hours on my chest purring and
 kneading daily.  Even when I was pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.
  He was the most opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at
 all times but it was an honor to know him.

 He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has
 graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that
 time with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage
 and amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the
 fight.  I wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23
 (hence my e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that
 I will think of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

 Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to
 help Wolfie beat this disease.

 Amy




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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Amy I am so sorry for your loss. Wolfie sounds like he was a wonderful boy.You 
gave him the love he deserved when no one else would.Bless you. Hugs to you.
Sherry


We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary
than our own,
Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached.
Unable to accept its awful gaps.
We still would have it no other way

--- On Mon, 8/23/10, Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com wrote:


From: Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com
Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 3:30 PM


Wolfie left us today after a long battle with leukemia.  I took him in 6 years 
ago after he was found in a pole barn and was going to be put to sleep after 
testing positive.  I still remember going to see him for the first time.  He 
had cuts under his eyes and looked so sad.  I couldn't possibly resist even 
though my husband is horribly allergic to cats.  Wolfie thrived in our home and 
was a joy to live with for the past 6 years.  The horrible sores under his eyes 
went away and he grew to be one of my biggest boys.  He was always a momma's 
boy and spent hours and hours on my chest purring and kneading daily.  Even 
when I was pregnant, he spent every night on my belly.  He was the most 
opinionated cat I've ever had and he insisted on his way at all times but it 
was an honor to know him.  

He was diagnosed with non-regenerative anemia on my b-day last year and has 
graced me with almost another year to enjoy him.  I'm so grateful for that time 
with him.  He has fought for the last year with such strength, courage and 
amazing determination.  However, he decided today was the end of the fight.  I 
wouldn't expect anything less from him.  My favorite number is 23 (hence my 
e-mail address awilkins23) and while it's a sad day, I'm glad that I will think 
of Wolfie with wonderful memories every time I see that number.

Thanks for all the advice and support that I've been given while trying to help 
Wolfie beat this disease.

Amy


      

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Re: [Felvtalk] Wolfie - Please add to CLS

2010-08-23 Thread Mike Finch
God bless you Amy, and your husband too, for your love and care of Wolfie. 
 Prayers headed your way, giving thanks for the love and time you shared with 
him.  Mike :)
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