[Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Elisabeth Eastley 
It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita
passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed
lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up to
mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl and
lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate little
girl. Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.

Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.

With kindest regards

Elisabeth
___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Maya D'Alessio 
I am so sorry to hear that Elisabeth.  I suffered a similarly painful loss
back in June and I can only say that grieve as much as you need to, and
don't apologize for it.  The pain lessens with time.   3

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 3:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com
wrote:

 It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita
 passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed
 lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up to
 mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl and
 lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate little
 girl. Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.

 Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.

 With kindest regards

 Elisabeth

 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org




-- 
Maya D'Alessio
PhD student
B1 377B, x32320
Graduate Studies Endowment Fund Coordinator
Biology GSA Vice Chair
GSA Director At-Large
University of Waterloo
___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Lance 
I am sorry to read this, Elisabeth. I’ve always loved the busy ones and 
mischief makers. You did all that you could for her. That’s clear from your 
first post. In her own way, Nanita knew this, too. Take care.

Lance

 On Oct 22, 2014, at 2:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita 
 passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed 
 lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up to 
 mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl and 
 lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate little girl. 
 Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.
 
 Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.
 
 With kindest regards
 
 Elisabeth
 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org


___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Katherine K. 
Elisabeth, I am so sorry to hear about Nanita. She sounds like a beautiful
little soul and wonderful, silly friend. Thank you for giving her a happy
life .May you find comfort in the memories you shared together.

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 8:19 AM, Maya D'Alessio mde...@gmail.com wrote:

 I am so sorry to hear that Elisabeth.  I suffered a similarly painful loss
 back in June and I can only say that grieve as much as you need to, and
 don't apologize for it.  The pain lessens with time.   3

 On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 3:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com
 wrote:

 It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita
 passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed
 lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up to
 mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl and
 lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate little
 girl. Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.

 Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.

 With kindest regards

 Elisabeth

 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org




 --
 Maya D'Alessio
 PhD student
 B1 377B, x32320
 Graduate Studies Endowment Fund Coordinator
 Biology GSA Vice Chair
 GSA Director At-Large
 University of Waterloo

 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org


___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Debi Kraal 
Elisabeth,
Thank-you so much for sharing your story.  I too have Felv + kitty of 6 mos.  
We’ve nicknamed him Slayer of Dragons!  We’re all having so much fun with him.  
I do keep in the back of my mind that his life will be short.  Trying like hell 
to just enjoy the moments I have with him.  So sorry for your loss.  
In Sympathy,
Debi Kraal
On Oct 22, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com wrote:

 It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita 
 passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed 
 lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up to 
 mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl and 
 lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate little girl. 
 Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.
 
 Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.
 
 With kindest regards
 
 Elisabeth
 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org


___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Sandy Noneofyourbusiness 
Hi everyone! I am new here so if I do something wrong, let me know. This kind 
of group is set up different than what I am used to.
My male friend moved back to Wisconsin, from Tucson, AZ back in 2012. He 
brought with him ‘9’ of his cats. ALL had FeLV. Shortly after he moved here, 5 
of his cats died.(stress and fleas) A friend of his had to have brought them 
over with him when he was visiting.
We were friends back in the mid 70’s, and we ended up dating and now we have 
been living together for about a 
1 1/2 yrs. I had a FeLV free cat and 2 dogs. It was a HARD decision but all I 
could do is vaccinate my cat for FeLV and pray he does not get it.(it is about 
75% effective?)
Anyway, what I was going to say, that cats having FeLV is not a death sentence, 
so do not count on them to be dying early. One cat of my boyfriend’s,(Clyde) 
was 13 yrs. old before he died. 
Right now we have Oliver(4 years 4 mos.), Diamond(9 yrs. 10 months),Dora 
Jean(10 yrs. 4 mos.),Sheila(4 yrs.) and Wilma(3 yrs. 6 mos.). I also have 2 
dogs, Ryder(8 yrs. 6 mos.) and last but not least, Ozzie(12 yrs. 8 mos.). 
ALL cats are healthy and always have been, so far. Diamond does have a tumor in 
his throat(ear) area that just doing surgery would most likely kill him from 
stress.(it is not FeLV related) So as long as he eats and has no pain and no 
other issues, we will keep him alive. He is a very happy cat.  
My oldest dog,Ozzie, might have blastomycosis.(2nd dog of mine that has had it) 
The vet should be letting me know today/tomorrow. Since he is so old, I will 
not treat him and just put him to sleep.(UGH!) He also has an enlarged heart. 
So I may have to make that tough decision that we ALL hate.
Sorry this is so long, just wanted to do an intro.
Sandy___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Mercy Cats 
Elisabeth,
Please try to take comfort in the knowledge that Nanita would not have had any 
life without you and your husband.  She had people who loved her, and that is 
the most important thing.  You're very special.  It's been almost five years 
since our Harley died at around 18 months of age.  He too was full of mischief 
and loved playing crazy cat.  It still breaks my heart to think of his loss, 
but I'll never regret adopting him.  Harley stuffed a lot of life and love into 
that year and a half.
  All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon

 From: dkr...@cableone.net
 Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:58:38 -0600
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life
 
 Elisabeth,
 Thank-you so much for sharing your story.  I too have Felv + kitty of 6 mos.  
 We’ve nicknamed him Slayer of Dragons!  We’re all having so much fun with 
 him.  I do keep in the back of my mind that his life will be short.  Trying 
 like hell to just enjoy the moments I have with him.  So sorry for your loss. 
  
 In Sympathy,
 Debi Kraal
 On Oct 22, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com wrote:
 
  It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita 
  passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed 
  lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up to 
  mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl and 
  lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate little 
  girl. Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.
  
  Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.
  
  With kindest regards
  
  Elisabeth
  ___
  Felvtalk mailing list
  Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
 
 
 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
  ___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Kamila Piotrowska 
They are ALL beautiful and lovable just have shorter life's but it is up to
us humans to take care of them and give them that warm  comfortable home to
be themselves,
I have 4 of FELV+ that rescue wanted to put down, and I have refused to
agree with them , since that time I'm looking for people who understand
that conditions and are willing to take them for that little time that they
have. If any one in this group is willing to take care of one or more FeLV+
kitten please let me know, i have 3 siblings that are 6 months old and one
1 1/2 yo girl as well, they are all fixed and up to date with vacc. Before
you going to say anything and judge, I do owe 5 cat of my own and one
become positive true fostering, I'm still not giving up, but my living
situation will change soon and can not provide for 9 cats. Please contact
me if you are willing to help them to find loveable home.
Thank you
 Marta

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Mercy Cats mercyc...@outlook.com wrote:

 Elisabeth,

 Please try to take comfort in the knowledge that Nanita would not have had
 any life without you and your husband.  She had people who loved her, and
 that is the most important thing.  You're very special.  It's been almost
 five years since our Harley died at around 18 months of age.  He too was
 full of mischief and loved playing crazy cat.  It still breaks my heart to
 think of his loss, but I'll never regret adopting him.  Harley stuffed a
 lot of life and love into that year and a half.

   All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

 Sharon


  From: dkr...@cableone.net
  Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:58:38 -0600
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

 
  Elisabeth,
  Thank-you so much for sharing your story. I too have Felv + kitty of 6
 mos. We’ve nicknamed him Slayer of Dragons! We’re all having so much fun
 with him. I do keep in the back of my mind that his life will be short.
 Trying like hell to just enjoy the moments I have with him. So sorry for
 your loss.
  In Sympathy,
  Debi Kraal
  On Oct 22, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com
 wrote:
 
   It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little
 Nanita passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had
 developed lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent
 getting up to mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her
 Daddy's girl and lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and
 affectionate little girl. Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.
  
   Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.
  
   With kindest regards
  
   Elisabeth
   ___
   Felvtalk mailing list
   Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
   http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
 
 
  ___
  Felvtalk mailing list
  Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org


___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread Jennifer Lewis 
Elizabeth,

So sorry for your loss I was just there with Smoosh a couple of months ago.

Marta,

Where are you located?

Jennifer
On Oct 22, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Kamila Piotrowska wrote:

 They are ALL beautiful and lovable just have shorter life's but it is up to 
 us humans to take care of them and give them that warm  comfortable home to 
 be themselves, 
 I have 4 of FELV+ that rescue wanted to put down, and I have refused to agree 
 with them , since that time I'm looking for people who understand that 
 conditions and are willing to take them for that little time that they have. 
 If any one in this group is willing to take care of one or more FeLV+ kitten 
 please let me know, i have 3 siblings that are 6 months old and one 1 1/2 yo 
 girl as well, they are all fixed and up to date with vacc. Before you going 
 to say anything and judge, I do owe 5 cat of my own and one become positive 
 true fostering, I'm still not giving up, but my living situation will change 
 soon and can not provide for 9 cats. Please contact me if you are willing to 
 help them to find loveable home. 
 Thank you
  Marta 
 
 On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Mercy Cats mercyc...@outlook.com wrote:
 Elisabeth,
 
 Please try to take comfort in the knowledge that Nanita would not have had 
 any life without you and your husband.  She had people who loved her, and 
 that is the most important thing.  You're very special.  It's been almost 
 five years since our Harley died at around 18 months of age.  He too was full 
 of mischief and loved playing crazy cat.  It still breaks my heart to think 
 of his loss, but I'll never regret adopting him.  Harley stuffed a lot of 
 life and love into that year and a half.
 
   All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
 Sharon
 
 
  From: dkr...@cableone.net
  Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:58:38 -0600
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life
 
  
  Elisabeth,
  Thank-you so much for sharing your story. I too have Felv + kitty of 6 mos. 
  We’ve nicknamed him Slayer of Dragons! We’re all having so much fun with 
  him. I do keep in the back of my mind that his life will be short. Trying 
  like hell to just enjoy the moments I have with him. So sorry for your 
  loss. 
  In Sympathy,
  Debi Kraal
  On Oct 22, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com wrote:
  
   It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita 
   passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed 
   lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up 
   to mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl 
   and lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate 
   little girl. Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.
   
   Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.
   
   With kindest regards
   
   Elisabeth
   ___
   Felvtalk mailing list
   Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
   http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
  
  
  ___
  Felvtalk mailing list
  Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
 
 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
 
 
 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

2014-10-22 Thread grace mifsud 
Sorry to hear about Nanita she crossed the rainbow at such a young age.

But at least the short life she had she was loved .

Regards 

Grace

 

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kamila 
Piotrowska
Sent: 22 October 2014 18:43
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

 

They are ALL beautiful and lovable just have shorter life's but it is up to us 
humans to take care of them and give them that warm  comfortable home to be 
themselves, 

I have 4 of FELV+ that rescue wanted to put down, and I have refused to agree 
with them , since that time I'm looking for people who understand that 
conditions and are willing to take them for that little time that they have. If 
any one in this group is willing to take care of one or more FeLV+ kitten 
please let me know, i have 3 siblings that are 6 months old and one 1 1/2 yo 
girl as well, they are all fixed and up to date with vacc. Before you going to 
say anything and judge, I do owe 5 cat of my own and one become positive true 
fostering, I'm still not giving up, but my living situation will change soon 
and can not provide for 9 cats. Please contact me if you are willing to help 
them to find loveable home. 
Thank you
 Marta 

 

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Mercy Cats mercyc...@outlook.com wrote:

Elisabeth,

 

Please try to take comfort in the knowledge that Nanita would not have had any 
life without you and your husband.  She had people who loved her, and that is 
the most important thing.  You're very special.  It's been almost five years 
since our Harley died at around 18 months of age.  He too was full of mischief 
and loved playing crazy cat.  It still breaks my heart to think of his loss, 
but I'll never regret adopting him.  Harley stuffed a lot of life and love into 
that year and a half.

 

  All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

Sharon

 

 From: dkr...@cableone.net
 Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:58:38 -0600
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life


 
 Elisabeth,
 Thank-you so much for sharing your story. I too have Felv + kitty of 6 mos. 
 We’ve nicknamed him Slayer of Dragons! We’re all having so much fun with him. 
 I do keep in the back of my mind that his life will be short. Trying like 
 hell to just enjoy the moments I have with him. So sorry for your loss. 
 In Sympathy,
 Debi Kraal
 On Oct 22, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Elisabeth Eastley eeast...@gmail.com wrote:
 
  It is with the greatest sadness that I have to say that out little Nanita 
  passed away last night. She was just over a year old and had developed 
  lymphoma which grew quite quickly. Most of her life was spent getting up to 
  mischief and her nickname was Troublemaker. She was her Daddy's girl and 
  lived her life to the fullest. She was a happy and affectionate little 
  girl. Her loss leaves a hole that will never be filled.
  
  Thank you to everyone who replied to my question.
  
  With kindest regards
  
  Elisabeth
  ___
  Felvtalk mailing list
  Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
 
 
 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org


___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

 

___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread grace mifsud 
Welcome to the group Sandy

Grace

 

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sandy 
Noneofyourbusiness
Sent: 22 October 2014 17:19
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] introduction

 

Hi everyone! I am new here so if I do something wrong, let me know. This kind 
of group is set up different than what I am used to.

My male friend moved back to Wisconsin, from Tucson, AZ back in 2012. He 
brought with him ‘9’ of his cats. ALL had FeLV. Shortly after he moved here, 5 
of his cats died.(stress and fleas) A friend of his had to have brought them 
over with him when he was visiting.

We were friends back in the mid 70’s, and we ended up dating and now we have 
been living together for about a 

1 1/2 yrs. I had a FeLV free cat and 2 dogs. It was a HARD decision but all I 
could do is vaccinate my cat for FeLV and pray he does not get it.(it is about 
75% effective?)

Anyway, what I was going to say, that cats having FeLV is not a death sentence, 
so do not count on them to be dying early. One cat of my boyfriend’s,(Clyde) 
was 13 yrs. old before he died. 

Right now we have Oliver(4 years 4 mos.), Diamond(9 yrs. 10 months),Dora 
Jean(10 yrs. 4 mos.),Sheila(4 yrs.) and Wilma(3 yrs. 6 mos.). I also have 2 
dogs, Ryder(8 yrs. 6 mos.) and last but not least, Ozzie(12 yrs. 8 mos.). 

ALL cats are healthy and always have been, so far. Diamond does have a tumor in 
his throat(ear) area that just doing surgery would most likely kill him from 
stress.(it is not FeLV related) So as long as he eats and has no pain and no 
other issues, we will keep him alive. He is a very happy cat.  

My oldest dog,Ozzie, might have blastomycosis.(2nd dog of mine that has had it) 
The vet should be letting me know today/tomorrow. Since he is so old, I will 
not treat him and just put him to sleep.(UGH!) He also has an enlarged heart. 
So I may have to make that tough decision that we ALL hate.

Sorry this is so long, just wanted to do an intro.

Sandy

___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Grant, Mary A. 
Sandy,

It is so good to hear some FeLV success stories.  Thank you.  We trapped our 
Sundae last year.  She was living in our yard and we brought her in at about 12 
weeks.  She has been on interferon for about a year now, and so far she’s good. 
 I take her for a wellness check up every three months.  I am hopeful that her 
immune system is built up enough for her to stay strong.  We also have 3 cats 
who are not FeLV+  we vaccinated them after they were exposed to Sundae (long 
story) but we had them tested twice and they are healthy.  My fur kids mean the 
world to my husband and I.  It’s so nice to hear of other cats living 
reasonably long lives.

Best,

Mary

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of grace 
mifsud
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:15 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

Welcome to the group Sandy
Grace

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sandy 
Noneofyourbusiness
Sent: 22 October 2014 17:19
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] introduction

Hi everyone! I am new here so if I do something wrong, let me know. This kind 
of group is set up different than what I am used to.
My male friend moved back to Wisconsin, from Tucson, AZ back in 2012. He 
brought with him ‘9’ of his cats. ALL had FeLV. Shortly after he moved here, 5 
of his cats died.(stress and fleas) A friend of his had to have brought them 
over with him when he was visiting.
We were friends back in the mid 70’s, and we ended up dating and now we have 
been living together for about a
1 1/2 yrs. I had a FeLV free cat and 2 dogs. It was a HARD decision but all I 
could do is vaccinate my cat for FeLV and pray he does not get it.(it is about 
75% effective?)
Anyway, what I was going to say, that cats having FeLV is not a death sentence, 
so do not count on them to be dying early. One cat of my boyfriend’s,(Clyde) 
was 13 yrs. old before he died.
Right now we have Oliver(4 years 4 mos.), Diamond(9 yrs. 10 months),Dora 
Jean(10 yrs. 4 mos.),Sheila(4 yrs.) and Wilma(3 yrs. 6 mos.). I also have 2 
dogs, Ryder(8 yrs. 6 mos.) and last but not least, Ozzie(12 yrs. 8 mos.).
ALL cats are healthy and always have been, so far. Diamond does have a tumor in 
his throat(ear) area that just doing surgery would most likely kill him from 
stress.(it is not FeLV related) So as long as he eats and has no pain and no 
other issues, we will keep him alive. He is a very happy cat.
My oldest dog,Ozzie, might have blastomycosis.(2nd dog of mine that has had it) 
The vet should be letting me know today/tomorrow. Since he is so old, I will 
not treat him and just put him to sleep.(UGH!) He also has an enlarged heart. 
So I may have to make that tough decision that we ALL hate.
Sorry this is so long, just wanted to do an intro.
Sandy



This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. 
Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you 
may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information 
contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please 
advise the sender by reply e-mail mgr...@mofo.com, and delete the message.
___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Maya D'Alessio 
The studies I read indicate that only 15% of adult cats challenged with
felv will succumb to the disease and become long term positive.
On Oct 22, 2014 2:24 PM, Grant, Mary A. mgr...@mofo.com wrote:

  Sandy,



 It is so good to hear some FeLV success stories.  Thank you.  We trapped
 our Sundae last year.  She was living in our yard and we brought her in at
 about 12 weeks.  She has been on interferon for about a year now, and so
 far she’s good.  I take her for a wellness check up every three months.  I
 am hopeful that her immune system is built up enough for her to stay
 strong.  We also have 3 cats who are not FeLV+  we vaccinated them after
 they were exposed to Sundae (long story) but we had them tested twice and
 they are healthy.  My fur kids mean the world to my husband and I.  It’s so
 nice to hear of other cats living reasonably long lives.



 Best,



 Mary



 *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf
 Of *grace mifsud
 *Sent:* Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:15 PM
 *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] introduction



 Welcome to the group Sandy

 Grace



 *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
 felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf Of *Sandy
 Noneofyourbusiness
 *Sent:* 22 October 2014 17:19
 *To:* Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 *Subject:* [Felvtalk] introduction



 Hi everyone! I am new here so if I do something wrong, let me know. This
 kind of group is set up different than what I am used to.

 My male friend moved back to Wisconsin, from Tucson, AZ back in 2012. He
 brought with him ‘9’ of his cats. ALL had FeLV. Shortly after he moved
 here, 5 of his cats died.(stress and fleas) A friend of his had to have
 brought them over with him when he was visiting.

 We were friends back in the mid 70’s, and we ended up dating and now we
 have been living together for about a

 1 1/2 yrs. I had a FeLV free cat and 2 dogs. It was a HARD decision but
 all I could do is vaccinate my cat for FeLV and pray he does not get it.(it
 is about 75% effective?)

 Anyway, what I was going to say, that cats having FeLV is not a death
 sentence, so do not count on them to be dying early. One cat of my
 boyfriend’s,(Clyde) was 13 yrs. old before he died.

 Right now we have Oliver(4 years 4 mos.), Diamond(9 yrs. 10 months),Dora
 Jean(10 yrs. 4 mos.),Sheila(4 yrs.) and Wilma(3 yrs. 6 mos.). I also have 2
 dogs, Ryder(8 yrs. 6 mos.) and last but not least, Ozzie(12 yrs. 8 mos.).

 ALL cats are healthy and always have been, so far. Diamond does have a
 tumor in his throat(ear) area that just doing surgery would most likely
 kill him from stress.(it is not FeLV related) So as long as he eats and has
 no pain and no other issues, we will keep him alive. He is a very happy
 cat.

 My oldest dog,Ozzie, might have blastomycosis.(2nd dog of mine that has
 had it) The vet should be letting me know today/tomorrow. Since he is so
 old, I will not treat him and just put him to sleep.(UGH!) He also has an
 enlarged heart. So I may have to make that tough decision that we ALL hate.

 Sorry this is so long, just wanted to do an intro.

 Sandy


 

 This message contains information which may be confidential and
 privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the
 addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any
 information contained in the message. If you have received the message in
 error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail mgr...@mofo.com, and
 delete the message.

 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org


___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Margo 



-Original Message- From: Maya D'Alessio Sent: Oct 22, 2014 3:12 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction "The studies I read indicate that only 15% of adult cats challenged withfelv will succumb to the disease and become long term positive"..
Hi Maya,
 Would you please link to those studies, or tell me where I might find them?
Thanks!
Margo

___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Maya D'Alessio 
Biology of Feline Leukemia in the natural environment
http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/36/2_Part_2/582.full.pdf This
article mentions 12% of a test group of cats were infected when left with
FeLV+ cats.  I can't find the original article I saw the 15% number in, but
I know I read it in another article.



On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net
wrote:



  -Original Message-
 From: Maya D'Alessio
 Sent: Oct 22, 2014 3:12 PM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

 The studies I read indicate that only 15% of adult cats challenged with
 felv will succumb to the disease and become long term positive.
 .

 Hi Maya,

Would you please link to those studies, or tell me where I
 might find them?

 Thanks!

 Margo


 ___
 Felvtalk mailing list
 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org




-- 
Maya D'Alessio
PhD student
B1 377B, x32320
Graduate Studies Endowment Fund Coordinator
Biology GSA Vice Chair
GSA Director At-Large
University of Waterloo
___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Matt Pardo 
Thanks for sharing that article Maya!

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Maya 
D'Alessio
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 4:32 PM
To: Margo; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

Biology of Feline Leukemia in the natural 
environmenthttp://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/36/2_Part_2/582.full.pdf 
This article mentions 12% of a test group of cats were infected when left with 
FeLV+ cats.  I can't find the original article I saw the 15% number in, but I 
know I read it in another article.



On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Margo 
toomanykitti...@earthlink.netmailto:toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote:


-Original Message-
From: Maya D'Alessio
Sent: Oct 22, 2014 3:12 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

The studies I read indicate that only 15% of adult cats challenged with
felv will succumb to the disease and become long term positive.
.

Hi Maya,

   Would you please link to those studies, or tell me where I might 
find them?

Thanks!

Margo

___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org



--
Maya D'Alessio
PhD student
B1 377B, x32320
Graduate Studies Endowment Fund Coordinator
Biology GSA Vice Chair
GSA Director At-Large
University of Waterloo
___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread dlgegg 
sANDY, NEVER APOLIGISE.  ANYTHING WE LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER IS TO OUR GAIN.  I 
HAVE HAD 2 POSITIVE FELV CATS.  ONE DIED AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS, BUT SHE HAD MANY 
OTHER ISSUES INCLUDING A RACCON BITING OFF HER TAIL.  ANNIE IS STIL FIT AS A 
FIDDLE AND GIVING EVERYONE ELSE FITS.  THE OTHERS ARE ALL VACCINATED AGAINST 
FELV AND SO FAR, ALL END UP DYING OF OLD AGE, USUALLY 18  OR SO.  i THIN THAT 
GIVING THEM LOTS OF LOVE, GOOD FOOD AND MEDICAL TREATMENT WHEN NEEDED COUNTS 
FOR SO MUCH.  KEEP ON ADOPTING, YOUR LIFE WILL BE FULL.
DORLIS


 Sandy Noneofyourbusiness furkids2...@live.com wrote: 
 Hi everyone! I am new here so if I do something wrong, let me know. This kind 
 of group is set up different than what I am used to.
 My male friend moved back to Wisconsin, from Tucson, AZ back in 2012. He 
 brought with him ‘9’ of his cats. ALL had FeLV. Shortly after he moved here, 
 5 of his cats died.(stress and fleas) A friend of his had to have brought 
 them over with him when he was visiting.
 We were friends back in the mid 70’s, and we ended up dating and now we have 
 been living together for about a 
 1 1/2 yrs. I had a FeLV free cat and 2 dogs. It was a HARD decision but all I 
 could do is vaccinate my cat for FeLV and pray he does not get it.(it is 
 about 75% effective?)
 Anyway, what I was going to say, that cats having FeLV is not a death 
 sentence, so do not count on them to be dying early. One cat of my 
 boyfriend’s,(Clyde) was 13 yrs. old before he died. 
 Right now we have Oliver(4 years 4 mos.), Diamond(9 yrs. 10 months),Dora 
 Jean(10 yrs. 4 mos.),Sheila(4 yrs.) and Wilma(3 yrs. 6 mos.). I also have 2 
 dogs, Ryder(8 yrs. 6 mos.) and last but not least, Ozzie(12 yrs. 8 mos.). 
 ALL cats are healthy and always have been, so far. Diamond does have a tumor 
 in his throat(ear) area that just doing surgery would most likely kill him 
 from stress.(it is not FeLV related) So as long as he eats and has no pain 
 and no other issues, we will keep him alive. He is a very happy cat.  
 My oldest dog,Ozzie, might have blastomycosis.(2nd dog of mine that has had 
 it) The vet should be letting me know today/tomorrow. Since he is so old, I 
 will not treat him and just put him to sleep.(UGH!) He also has an enlarged 
 heart. So I may have to make that tough decision that we ALL hate.
 Sorry this is so long, just wanted to do an intro.
 Sandy


___
Felvtalk mailing list
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org