Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Lance
Belinda, When I checked the site before going to bed, I was shocked and deeply saddened to see "Bailey has gone home" as a subject, and to read your post. I'm glad that you were able to be with him at the end. Thanks to you and to Bailey for all you have given to our beloved feline frien

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Marylyn
You let Bailey go on his own terms. And with unconditional love. He is very grateful for that. He will be back to visit you often. Be very gentle with yourself. You gave him exactly what he wanted. If you have men who will exclude any of

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
Belinda, For all the love and attention you gave him, Bailey knew he was well beloved. Bonnie http://grants.library.wisc.edu/organizations/animals.html http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/ http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/pdf/walkforanimals.pdf - Original Message - From

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread felv
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss! But what a great honor to him, to know that his illness did SO much to save SO many cats! ALL that you have done, was because of him, how could anyone honor a cat more than that? He fought so long, and so well, he was an inspiration to many of us through our

Re: Thanks

2006-05-06 Thread felv
You're very welcome, I hope the info helps! It does sound like you have a better vet now. Don't worry, this group has educated many vets, most in the USA, so it's not just in other countries where the lack of knowledge is, it's everywhere. Don't look down on Chile for it, every country has ro

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Sheila208
I'm so sorry .All the babies are special and we cry for them all when they have to leave us ,but Bailey touched a place in my heart I feel like I have lost one of my own. You'll be in my prayers.    Sheila

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread gblane
Belinda, I'm so sorry. He sounds so special, and I know how hard it is to lose them. I learned from my Calawalla, and I think she'll be there with him, to show him the way. My thoughts are with you. Gloria At 11:54 PM 5/6/2006, you wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Chris
I'm sure he is--getting lots of hugs from all the other little guys whose time he helped make just that much easier! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 1:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleuk

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Belinda
Thank you Chris, atleast he is his bouncy, happy self again. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [afford

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Belinda
Thank you Tracy. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesig

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Chris
Belinda, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I always liked to hear about Bailey and he sounded like such a special little guy. You and Bailey are responsible for saving countless lives and are both true heroes! I know you are missing him terribly... but he will always be in your heart---just like

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Tracy Weese
I'm sorry Bailey had to leave you11 years, that was a good run. Tracy > [Original Message] > From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 5/7/2006 12:54:22 AM > Subject: Bailey has gone home > > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the > worse late last

Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Belinda
Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his te

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread felv
I assume that Sid's uses the same petfinder listing site, and the cats with the special needs green heart are the ones at Sid's and the ones without are at Crash's, right? http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI275.html  The thing I noticed right off is that there are SO SO SO many declawed cats

Re: Idexx seminar on FELV and FIV - May 30 Englewood, Colorado

2006-05-06 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/6/06 4:33:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does that make any sense Yes, it does make sense. *OT*  - When did you do the name change?  it's beautiful, but I can't pronounce it correctly. Or, maybe it's easier than it seems.. Patti  

Thanks

2006-05-06 Thread Noelle Ehrenkaufer
Hi, I couldn't figure out how to post in the thread I started, so I guess this will show up as a new one.   I just wanted to thank those that responded. I live in Chile, so vet care is not nearly at the level of the US/Europe.   My boyfriend and I do a lot of rescue independently since there

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Actually Shimmy is at Crash's which is the healthy cats and Sids is the Fiv and Felv kitties,and yes Shimmie is quite cute.I was just there this morning.I fell in love with Boone the b/w boy,he reminds me of one of the boys that we lost back in Jan. Moses,he was such a sweet boy.I miss him very muc

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread felv
I was just going through the Crash's petfinder pages, and that Shimmie sure is an adorable guy! SO many cuties there, I can see why you volunteer, they must need a LOT of help to have SO many in one sanctuary! Wow! Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name)http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread TatorBunz
Sherry,     I'm so sorry hear about your furbabies! I send a bunch of hugs to you. Your in my thoughts and prayers. I know it is so hard to lose them but because of you they had a happier life. I agree with Patti on her email to you. Thank you for your special volunteer work that you do!   Terri

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/6/06 6:36:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This volunteering is getting so hard to do Dear Sherry~ Oh, sweetie, I know what you are going thru!  It is so hard when we lose our precious babies we have come to love so much.  And, working with sh

Re: new diagnosis (Sub-Q)

2006-05-06 Thread Susan Hoffman
As someone with a needle phobia let me assure you that Sub-Q is easy.  You can learn to do this yourself.  Don't worry about the size of the needle (18 gauge).  The purpose of the large needle is so that the fluids flow in quickly.  With a small needle it is actually more stressful for the cat and

Lance

2006-05-06 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Yes Jen told me about you donating and sponsoring one of our kitties,I asked her if she didn't choose one if she would chose Demetri,he is the sweetest boy with the sweetest face.I know I say that about pretty much all of them but demetri won me over the minute that I saw him.He also just got over

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread Sherry DeHaan
I am in Michigan Jenn I volunteer at Sids and Crash's Landing[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Omar? I think I knew this cat, where do you volunteer Sherry?   You have my deepest sympathy, regardless of if it's the same cat or not. It does hurt to lose our sweet rescue cats, but at least we know

Re: Was appropriate calorie in take for a kitty - NowBailey's Diagnosis

2006-05-06 Thread felv
I'm coming in a bit late here, and you may already be in surgery, but I just wanted you to know you and Bailey are in my thoughts. I send you both peace and comfort Belinda. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Editio

Re: Idexx seminar on FELV and FIV - May 30 Englewood, Colorado

2006-05-06 Thread felv
Well, just a transcript (an audio file would be OK, or even a video) of the seminar would be awesome, so I can host it on my website, for future reference, as well as someone there who can let us know what this vet (the one speaking) is saying, so we can know how up to date the veterinary com

Re: new diagnosis

2006-05-06 Thread felv
Hi Jen, you might consider having you vet show you how to give her Sub-Q fluids at home, this will save you quite a few vet visits for fever/fluids. You vet needs to show you and give you the supplies, but if you still need advise and reassurance, I have several website links on how to do it

Re: To everyone

2006-05-06 Thread felv
LMAO! You think so? If only you knew the half of it... I am now working TWO full time jobs (one of which is running an entire office while the boss is away until Tuesday), managing a feral colony, doing rescue (Tangle gets picked up from the Montreal airport next Saturday), AND, all my mail order

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread felv
Omar? I think I knew this cat, where do you volunteer Sherry?   You have my deepest sympathy, regardless of if it's the same cat or not. It does hurt to lose our sweet rescue cats, but at least we know they knew some final kindness before crossing over. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name)http:

Re: To Noelle

2006-05-06 Thread felv
Yep! Me too, I stay even though my FELV+ girl died years ago. I now have an entire feral cat colony that is FIV+, and much of the things that are good for FELV are also good for FIV. It's good to have you join, and I'm sure you'll learn much from all the wonderful and knowledgeable members here

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread gblane
I am so sorry, you're right, it is hard to do. I'm sure you helped them so much by being a caring part of their short lives. Gloria At 05:35 AM 5/6/2006, you wrote: This volunteering is getting so hard to do,We lost our sweet wonderful Henry and our beautiful blue eyed siamese manx to felv

Re: Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread TenHouseCats
aw, honey, i'm so sorry. On 5/6/06, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This volunteering is getting so hard to do,We lost our sweet wonderful Henry and our beautiful blue eyed siamese manx to felv yesterday.Omar had the most beautiful aqua blue eyes that I have ever seen and the sweet

Re: Bailey

2006-05-06 Thread TatorBunz
Belinda,     The both of you are in my thoughts and prayers especially Bailey. I do hope things turn around for the good. If you need someone to talk to do call me. I'm here for you!   Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for

Henry and Omar

2006-05-06 Thread Sherry DeHaan
This volunteering is getting so hard to do,We lost our sweet wonderful Henry and our beautiful blue eyed siamese manx to felv yesterday.Omar had the most beautiful aqua blue eyes that I have ever seen and the sweetest personality ,he love the temptations treats that I always give to all the fur kid

Re: Bailey

2006-05-06 Thread Sandra
Dear Belinda and Bailey, I am Praying for you both today, I feel for you all the feelings that we all go though when you have to make a choice such as yours. praying that God looks down on you both with a smile and helps you both though today. Lots love for you both. Sandra Tabbs past, a