Re: Positive thoughts for Chit-Chat...

2006-06-29 Thread catatonya
Prayers on the way from my guys and me.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Our FIV+ guy, Chatty, is at the vet's right now having an x-ray of hissinuses done...His congestion isn't getting any better and the mucous onone side of his nostril is becoming tinged with blood. We're fearingthe worst (a tumor) but still hoping for the best. Please keep thissweet teddybear in your thoughts! :(Thanks for listening, guys!Jen"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; Youbecome responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine deSaint-Exupéry"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you
 will knoweach other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long..." --Blade Runner

Re: Chester is Catching Birds

2006-06-29 Thread Samiluke



Dear Lisa,

I am so sorry to hear of Chester's passing. You were a very brave 
 wonderful mom to him. Your little angel will watch over you 
always. You  Chester are in my prayers  I will also be praying 
for a negative test result  good health for Timmy. Take care.

Yvonne


Re: How is Samantha today?

2006-06-29 Thread Marylyn



She will tell you when it is time. Listen to 
her with your heart then do all you can to help her on her journey. That 
may be to do nothing or to help her leave---both are so hard. But listen 
to your loving cat. She is so grateful to you for all your 
love.






 
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 their fellow 
man. 
St. Francis

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Julia Hagstrom 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:31 
  PM
  Subject: Re: How is Samantha today?
  Thanks, I'll talk to the vet about it; she's in such bad shape, 
  she doesn't move unless she has to. I think her time is coming, pretty soon, 
  as she is suffering, now, and I won't let her do that very long. I'll set her 
  free, before I'll let her suffer much. Thanks for all the 
  support.JuliaOn Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 08:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Julia, 
I really think thata dexamethasone/depomedrol shot would make her feel 
much better. It can make them feel good until they are ready to go. I 
have seen it happen with lymphoma multiple times, as has at least one other 
person on this list.MichelleIn a message dated 6/28/2006 
3:13:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:Hi, Wendy,Well, she's barely eating anything, in 
fact, she'd rather drink theLactaid milk I give her than eat. I 
tried putting food in her mouth,but she doesn't want it. She's 
having a terrible time breathing, andcan hardly stand to be held, as it 
makes her very uncomfortable. Thevet said she thinks the tumor is 
taking up more space, even with thePrednisone, and that's why she's 
having so much trouble breathing; theyhardly got any fluid out of her, 
the last time they drained it out. Ithink she will be gone 
soon. :( :( :(Julia
  
  

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Help Angel's Gate Sanctuary (Petition)

2006-06-29 Thread Nina

Hello Everyone,
First, my condolences to everyone that has lost a fur child and prayers 
for those that are struggling. 

I haven't been on list as much as usual, but I wanted to pass this on to 
all of you.  Isn't Angel's Gate the sanctuary that Patti sent her Felix 
to?  I remember her talking about Susan and the compassionate people 
there.  Apparently they are in trouble with possible re-zoning threats 
and need help with signatures for a petition.  Please take a look and 
see if it's something you would like to support:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/627580358




Re: Help Angel's Gate Sanctuary (Petition)

2006-06-29 Thread Belinda

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Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread Rachel
There are days like this when I don't know why I continue to take in new FIV and FeLV cases. Mr. Dobbs was a gorgeous pure white, long-haired previous stray that tested FIV positive and was being boarded by a local vet until they could find a rescue to take him. We had offered to take him in, he was healthy and the vet neutered him, vaccinated him, including Rabies yesterday morning as a courtesy for us.


I picked him up yesterday afternoon and fell instantly in love with him. He was so affectionate. He would give me hugs and he seemed alert and fine after the surgery. I gave him water and checked on him every hour and finally around 11pm last night before I went to bed.


This morning I went to feed him and he was laying by the door, already passed on. There was a small amount of blood where his mouth had layed. I feel just terrible that this sweet loving guy spent his last hours alone and I didn't realize that anything was wrong. He seemed fine, no trouble breathing, his feces looked good, he was drinking, he was happy. What went wrong? A blood clot? 


I called the vet and they are shocked. In all my years of doing rescue I've never had a cat died after a spay/neuter surgery, even the FeLV or FIV positive ones. Has anyone had this happen? Is there something I could have done to prevent it?


Rachel

Operation Foster Felix
www.operationfosterfelix.org
Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter Boxes


Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread Gloria Lane
How tragic - I'd be devastated too.  The only sudden death I've had,  
I attributed to heart worms, and it wasn't after surgery.   Never  
heard of this situation, but wanted you to know that I'm so sorry for  
your loss.


gloria



On Jun 29, 2006, at 9:11 AM, Rachel wrote:

There are days like this when I don't know why I continue to take  
in new FIV and FeLV cases.  Mr. Dobbs was a gorgeous pure white,  
long-haired previous stray that tested FIV positive and was being  
boarded by a local vet until they could find a rescue to take him.   
We had offered to take him in, he was healthy and the vet neutered  
him, vaccinated him, including Rabies yesterday morning as a  
courtesy for us.


I picked him up yesterday afternoon and fell instantly in love with  
him.  He was so affectionate.  He would give me hugs and he seemed  
alert and fine after the surgery.  I gave him water and checked on  
him every hour and finally around 11pm last night before I went to  
bed.


This morning I went to feed him and he was laying by the door,  
already passed on.  There was a small amount of blood where his  
mouth had layed.  I feel just terrible that this sweet loving guy  
spent his last hours alone and I didn't realize that anything was  
wrong.  He seemed fine, no trouble breathing, his feces looked  
good, he was drinking, he was happy.  What went wrong?  A blood clot?


I called the vet and they are shocked.  In all my years of doing  
rescue I've never had a cat died after a spay/neuter surgery, even  
the FeLV or FIV positive ones.  Has anyone had this happen?  Is  
there something I could have done to prevent it?


Rachel

Operation Foster Felix
www.operationfosterfelix.org
Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter Boxes





Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread wendy
Rachel,

I'm so sorry to hear about beautiful Mr. Dobbs.  What
a horrible shock it must have been when you woke up
this morning.  I don't know what could have happened. 
I know a lot of times that people talk about using ISO
gas here instead of regular anesthesia during surgery
and to give fluids before, during, and after surgery,
but it doesn't sound like that was the issue because
of the blood.  Did the vet speculate what could have
happened?  Did he say where the blood might have come
from?  I am so sorry about this.  At least he found
someone to love him even if for a short, short time. 
You're in my prayers.

:)
Wendy

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Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread Kat
Oh Rachel,

I'm so sorry this happened to you  your sweet Mr.Dobbs.  I believe
another list member, Hideyo, had a female kitty that died after a spay.
She was in her carrier just waiting to be picked up, and when Hideyo got
there she had already passed on.  He didn't die alone, he knew you were
there and that you loved him - even if it was such a short time. There are
no words to comfort you right now, but please know that you are in my
thoughts  prayers.

Kat (Mew Jersey)

On Thu, 29 Jun 2006, Rachel wrote:

 Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:11:02 -0400
 From: Rachel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter
 Surgery

 There are days like this when I don't know why I continue to take in new FIV
 and FeLV cases.  Mr. Dobbs was a gorgeous pure white, long-haired previous
 stray that tested FIV positive and was being boarded by a local vet until
 they could find a rescue to take him.  We had offered to take him in, he was
 healthy and the vet neutered him, vaccinated him, including Rabies yesterday
 morning as a courtesy for us.

 I picked him up yesterday afternoon and fell instantly in love with him.  He
 was so affectionate.  He would give me hugs and he seemed alert and fine
 after the surgery.  I gave him water and checked on him every hour and
 finally around 11pm last night before I went to bed.

 This morning I went to feed him and he was laying by the door, already
 passed on.  There was a small amount of blood where his mouth had layed.  I
 feel just terrible that this sweet loving guy spent his last hours alone and
 I didn't realize that anything was wrong.  He seemed fine, no trouble
 breathing, his feces looked good, he was drinking, he was happy.  What went
 wrong?  A blood clot?

 I called the vet and they are shocked.  In all my years of doing rescue I've
 never had a cat died after a spay/neuter surgery, even the FeLV or FIV
 positive ones.  Has anyone had this happen?  Is there something I could have
 done to prevent it?

 Rachel

 *Operation Foster Felix*
 *www.operationfosterfelix.org* http://www.operationfosterfelix.org
 *Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter Boxes*




Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread Marylyn



I've had it happen twice, three days after a 
spay---both cats. Different vets, unrelated cats. It sounds like the 
same type situation. Both cats were throw aways. Both cats were fine 
when I checked on them late in the 2ndnight. Both were in the 
process of leaving on the 3rd morning when I checked on them again. My 
personal vet (not involved in the spays) speculated that there may be a 
congenital heart problem involved. Another vet speculated that 
vaccinations at the time of the spay might have stressed the cats out too 
much. 

Mr. Dobbs died in a lovinghome -- not on the 
streets and not in a cage. You gave him that, even for a short time. 
He sends you lots of love for that and hopes you will be comforted.






 
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 their fellow 
man. 
St. Francis

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Rachel 
  
  To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 9:11 
  AM
  Subject: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New 
  FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery
  
  There are days like this when I don't know why I continue to take in new 
  FIV and FeLV cases. Mr. Dobbs was a gorgeous pure white, long-haired 
  previous stray that tested FIV positive and was being boarded by a local vet 
  until they could find a rescue to take him. We had offered to take him 
  in, he was healthy and the vet neutered him, vaccinated him, including Rabies 
  yesterday morning as a courtesy for us. 
  
  I picked him up yesterday afternoon and fell instantly in love with 
  him. He was so affectionate. He would give me hugs and he seemed 
  alert and fine after the surgery. I gave him water and checked on him 
  every hour and finally around 11pm last night before I went to bed. 
  
  This morning I went to feed him and he was laying by the door, already 
  passed on. There was a small amount of blood where his mouth had 
  layed. I feel just terrible that this sweet loving guy spent his last 
  hours alone and I didn't realize that anything was wrong. He seemed 
  fine, no trouble breathing, his feces looked good, he was drinking, he was 
  happy. What went wrong? A blood clot? 
  
  I called the vet and they are shocked. In all my years of doing 
  rescue I've never had a cat died after a spay/neuter surgery, even the FeLV or 
  FIV positive ones. Has anyone had this happen? Is there something 
  I could have done to prevent it? 
  
  Rachel
  
  Operation Foster Felix
  www.operationfosterfelix.org
  "Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter Boxes"
  
  

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Re: Bandy is better

2006-06-29 Thread catatonya
As usual I'm behind, but I hope Bandy is still feeling better by the time I catch up.tonyaKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Well, I think Bandy has finally turned the corner after 10 awful days..I don't want to jinx him as usually when I report something good...something else happens..But I wanted you all to know..On Wed..I found him sitting up in his bed for the first time in about 10 days..then about 5am on Thurs morning, he was walking all over the room and followed me around...actually talking to me which is always a good sign..The leg is still sore, but he is using it some now and not dragging it around anymore..He has lost around a pound..he is down to 7#2.5oz. so now I have to try to get him fattened up again..I guess the 1000cc of fluid that he has had in the last week is what
 kept him going...I took him in on Thurs. for another adequan injection..so we are on hold for the metacam for now..I give him torbutrol for pain if he needs it...his temp was 102.8, but that is where it has been for the last week so that is good for him..I don't know if I mentioned this, but Tues. we put him on 2cc of clindamycin twice a day which is a mega dose for a bone infection just in case that is what was causing some of this..I have had one of those in the past and they don't always show up on xray..I asked her if we could do this just in case that was what was causing all this leg problem so I don't know if that is what has made the difference or not..but it sure won't hurt..  Anyway, I really appreciate you all being here as you always are during a difficult time..you never know when you are going to need the info and it always helps to have it on hand...You guys are the greatest!!  Thanks again,  Kerry, Bandy, Inky and Angels
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Re: FIV infected kittes--MY soapbox!

2006-06-29 Thread catatonya
Yes! That was what I wanted to say!Yougo girl!tonyaTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  argh.there is essentially no such thing as an FIV positive kittens.maternal transmission is incredibly rare, and is still not evenconsidered a normal mode of infection. kittens with an infected momwill test positive until mom's antibodies are out of hersystem--between 6-10 months.no sanctuary or rescue that specializes in FIV cats will take a catwithout a positive western blot test, as the snap test is only about60% accurate. a western blot given before a kitten is old enough formom's immunities to have worn off WILL test positive, but it won'tmean anything.i would NEVER vaccinate a cat against FIV--if the
 cat ever gets outand into the shelter system, he will test positve (not maybe,DEFINITELY), and unless he's microchipped and someone actually checkshis record to see he's been vaccinated, his chances of living longenough to be found by you is slim to none.almost all FIV is spread via DEEP, PENETRATING WOUNDS--the sort thatboy cats inflict while fighting over girls. that's why a highpercentage of FIV cats are boys, with those girls who have it probablygetting it during rough sex.once neutered, almost all male cats lose any desire to be thataggressive. in cases where a tom DOES remain aggressive, filing downor even removing the canine teeth makes it impossible for him to bitedeeply enough to pass on the virus. most FIV cats, once neutered, seemto turn into very healthy, very large, very lazy, very cuddly couchpotatoes.at the sanctuary where i worked, many FIV cats ended up becomingforever cats of the
 volunteers, because they were just suchsweethearts.i have two FIVs in my household right now, a timid flamepoint himmiewho must have gotten out and been attacked cuz there's NO way he wouldhave initiated an argument on his own, and an adolescent coonie. FIVcats tend to be very healthy--they have a higher incidence of herpesinfections (easily kept in check with the addition of lysine), and atendency toward other mouth problems. they get sick just like normalcats, and they get better when treated in a timely manner, just likenormal cats!as one of my vets puts it, FIV cats die WITH the virus, not from it.it is TOTALLY different from FeLV in how it's spread, and how itmanifests itself. (well, after 18 years, the sanctuary director thinksthat being fat and lazy and cuddly are the only consistent symptoms ofFIV.)here are two of the better articles on
 FIV:http://www.afa.arlington.ma.us/FIV.htmlhttp://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/petcare/cats_fiv.cfmMC-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892

FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread TatorBunz




Anyone in the area have a Fiv kitty needing a home?




1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
6-21-2006



Name: N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:MDelete
Seeking Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along Marvelously w/Other Cats I am looking to adopt a Female (or possibly, Male) FIV Positive cat with a wonderful, friendly disposition, who gets along Very Well with other cats. I currently have a two year old Male FIV+ cat at home, who, happens to be, the sweetest, most friendly creature, and I would love to provide him with a new friend. My cat (Riley) previously lived with another Male cat, who turned out to be Alpha Male in status ( a bit of a bully, in nature), and had a tendency of eating Rileys food before Riley was able finish his portion (the other cat would quickly gobble up his own food, and then race over to Rileys dish, push him out of the way,  then slowly, attempt, to enjoy Rileys meal as well.) Once Riley and I got our own place, Ive seen my little man blossom. Im starting to feel, though, that he may be a little lonely during the day when I am not at home (I am currently taking Pre-Vet courses at Hunter College, hoping to eventually get a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.) And believe it or not, I think he may slightly miss his old pal from the previous apartmentdespite his lowered status in that relationship, they really enjoyed playing and cuddling with each other; I remember them almost connected at the hip. I introduced Riley to another cat before (granted, it wasnt planned correctly-i.e. placing the new cat in another room,  slowly introducing, not only him to the new environment, but Riley to a new animal in the house); the other cats reaction didnt sit well with Riley. She hissed violently and began swatting at him, and Riley quickly ran under the bed ( refused to come out for a few hours.) So I guess what Im looking for is a friendly cat, whose biggest flaw is that hes/shes been diagnosed with FIV. Im very educated on this condition and will be able to provide him/her with unconditional love  frequent visits to the Vets Office. My cat is very healthy, and Im expecting him to live a very long and happy lifeI would love to provide that opportunity for another fabulous feline. Thank you for your time and consideration. I reside in a studio apartment in Riverdale (Bronx), NY (and will be living there until, at least, October of 2007.) All of the windows in the apartment have screens, and there is this wonderful little ledge (that Riley LOVES to sit upon) next to a large window overlooking trees. What the apartment lacks in size, it makes up for itself in other areas. 


 Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE  COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue


RE: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message



She is adopting one of mine on Sunday! 


  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:34 
  PMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: FIV+ cat 
  wanted
  
  
  Anyone in the area have a Fiv 
  kitty needing a home?
  

  
  
1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 
  986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
6-21-2006

  
  
Name: 
  N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:MDelete
Seeking 
  Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along Marvelously w/Other Cats I am 
  looking to adopt a Female (or possibly, Male) FIV Positive cat with a 
  wonderful, friendly disposition, who gets along Very Well with other 
  cats. I currently have a two year old Male FIV+ cat at home, who, 
  happens to be, the sweetest, most friendly creature, and I would love 
  to provide him with a new friend. My cat (Riley) previously lived with 
  another Male cat, who turned out to be Alpha Male in status ( a 
  bit of a bully, in nature), and had a tendency of eating Rileys food 
  before Riley was able finish his portion (the other cat would quickly 
  gobble up his own food, and then race over to Rileys dish, push him 
  out of the way,  then slowly, attempt, to enjoy Rileys meal as 
  well.) Once Riley and I got our own place, Ive seen my little man 
  blossom. Im starting to feel, though, that he may be a little lonely 
  during the day when I am not at home (I am currently taking Pre-Vet 
  courses at Hunter College, hoping to eventually get a doctorate in 
  Veterinary Medicine.) And believe it or not, I think he may slightly 
  miss his old pal from the previous apartmentdespite his lowered 
  status in that relationship, they really enjoyed playing and cuddling 
  with each other; I remember them almost connected at the hip. I 
  introduced Riley to another cat before (granted, it wasnt planned 
  correctly-i.e. placing the new cat in another room,  slowly 
  introducing, not only him to the new environment, but Riley to a new 
  animal in the house); the other cats reaction didnt sit well with 
  Riley. She hissed violently and began swatting at him, and Riley 
  quickly ran under the bed ( refused to come out for a few hours.) 
  So I guess what Im looking for is a friendly cat, whose biggest flaw 
  is that hes/shes been diagnosed with FIV. Im very educated on this 
  condition and will be able to provide him/her with unconditional love 
   frequent visits to the Vets Office. My cat is very healthy, and 
  Im expecting him to live a very long and happy lifeI would love to 
  provide that opportunity for another fabulous feline. Thank you for 
  your time and consideration. I reside in a studio apartment in 
  Riverdale (Bronx), NY (and will be living there until, at least, 
  October of 2007.) All of the windows in the apartment have screens, 
  and there is this wonderful little ledge (that Riley LOVES to sit 
  upon) next to a large window overlooking trees. What the apartment 
  lacks in size, it makes up for itself in other areas. 
  
  
  
   Terrie 
  Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE  COLLIE 
  RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for 
  adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON 
  SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL 
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Re: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Susan Hoffman
Send me one of those for California, please. I have the prettiest little Siamese mix foster girl who has tested FIV+[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Anyone in the area have a Fiv kitty needing a home?  1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]  6-21-2006Name: N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:MDelete  Seeking Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along Marvelously w/Other Cats I am looking to adopt a Female (or possibly, Male) FIV Positive cat with a wonderful, friendly disposition, who gets along Very Well with other cats. I currently have a two year old Male FIV+ cat at home, who, happens to be, the sweetest, most friendly creature, and I would love to provide him with a new friend. My cat (Riley) previously lived with another Male cat, who turned out to be Alpha Male in status ( a bit of a bully, in nature), and had a tendency of eating Rileys food before Riley was
 able finish his portion (the other cat would quickly gobble up his own food, and then race over to Rileys dish, push him out of the way,  then slowly, attempt, to enjoy Rileys meal as well.) Once Riley and I got our own place, Ive seen my little man blossom. Im starting to feel, though, that he may be a little lonely during the day when I am not at home (I am currently taking Pre-Vet courses at Hunter College, hoping to eventually get a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.) And believe it or not, I think he may slightly miss his old pal from the previous apartmentdespite his lowered status in that relationship, they really enjoyed playing and cuddling with each other; I remember them almost connected at the hip. I introduced Riley to another cat before (granted, it wasnt planned correctly-i.e. placing the new cat in another room,  slowly introducing, not only him to the new environment, but Riley to a new animal in the house); the other cats reaction didnt sit
 well with Riley. She hissed violently and began swatting at him, and Riley quickly ran under the bed ( refused to come out for a few hours.) So I guess what Im looking for is a friendly cat, whose biggest flaw is that hes/shes been diagnosed with FIV. Im very educated on this condition and will be able to provide him/her with unconditional love  frequent visits to the Vets Office. My cat is very healthy, and Im expecting him to live a very long and happy lifeI would love to provide that opportunity for another fabulous feline. Thank you for your time and consideration. I reside in a studio apartment in Riverdale (Bronx), NY (and will be living there until, at least, October of 2007.) All of the windows in the apartment have screens, and there is this wonderful little ledge (that Riley LOVES to sit upon) next to a large window overlooking trees. What the apartment lacks in size, it makes up for itself in other areas.
Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE  COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue

Re: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread TatorBunz




YIPPEE!!!
Well, how cool is that!
Thank you for helping her she sounds like a very nice person.

In a message dated 6/29/2006 9:37:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

She is adopting one of mine on Sunday! 


-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:34 PMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: FIV+ cat wanted


Anyone in the area have a Fiv kitty needing a home?




1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
6-21-2006



Name: N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:MDelete
Seeking Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along Marvelously w/Other Cats I am looking to adopt a Female (or possibly, Male) FIV Positive cat with a wonderful, friendly disposition, who gets along Very Well with other cats. I currently have a two year old Male FIV+ cat at home, who, happens to be, the sweetest, most friendly creature, and I would love to provide him with a new friend. My cat (Riley) previously lived with another Male cat, who turned out to be Alpha Male in status ( a bit of a bully, in nature), and had a tendency of eating Rileys food before Riley was able finish his portion (the other cat would quickly gobble up his own food, and then race over to Rileys dish, push him out of the way,  then slowly, attempt, to enjoy Rileys meal as well.) Once Riley and I got our own place, Ive seen my little man blossom. Im starting to feel, though, that he may be a little lonely during the day when I am not at home (I am currently taking Pre-Vet courses at Hunter College, hoping to eventually get a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.) And believe it or not, I think he may slightly miss his old pal from the previous apartmentdespite his lowered status in that relationship, they really enjoyed playing and cuddling with each other; I remember them almost connected at the hip. I introduced Riley to another cat before (granted, it wasnt planned correctly-i.e. placing the new cat in another room,  slowly introducing, not only him to the new environment, but Riley to a new animal in the house); the other cats reaction didnt sit well with Riley. She hissed violently and began swatting at him, and Riley quickly ran under the bed ( refused to come out for a few hours.) So I guess what Im looking for is a friendly cat, whose biggest flaw is that hes/shes been diagnosed with FIV. Im very educated on this condition and will be able to provide him/her with unconditional love  frequent visits to the Vets Office. My cat is very healthy, and Im expecting him to live a very long and happy lifeI would love to provide that opportunity for another fabulous feline. Thank you for your time and consideration. I reside in a studio apartment in Riverdale (Bronx), NY (and will be living there until, at least, October of 2007.) All of the windows in the apartment have screens, and there is this wonderful little ledge (that Riley LOVES to sit upon) next to a large window overlooking trees. What the apartment lacks in size, it makes up for itself in other areas. 




 Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE  COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue


RE: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message



She sounds good and is coming over 11am on 
Sunday to adopt my Franny. 

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:50 
  PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: FIV+ cat 
  wanted
  
  
  YIPPEE!!!
  Well, how cool is 
  that!
  Thank you for helping her she 
  sounds like a very nice person.
  
  In a message dated 6/29/2006 9:37:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  
She is adopting one of mine on 
Sunday! 

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:34 
  PMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: FIV+ cat 
  wanted
  
  
  Anyone in the area have a 
  Fiv kitty needing a home?
  

  
  
1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 
  986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
6-21-2006

  
  
Name: 
  N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:MDelete
Seeking 
  Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along Marvelously w/Other Cats 
  I am looking to adopt a Female (or possibly, Male) FIV Positive 
  cat with a wonderful, friendly disposition, who gets along Very 
  Well with other cats. I currently have a two year old Male FIV+ 
  cat at home, who, happens to be, the sweetest, most friendly 
  creature, and I would love to provide him with a new friend. My 
  cat (Riley) previously lived with another Male cat, who turned out 
  to be Alpha Male in status ( a bit of a bully, in nature), 
  and had a tendency of eating Rileys food before Riley was able 
  finish his portion (the other cat would quickly gobble up his own 
  food, and then race over to Rileys dish, push him out of the way, 
   then slowly, attempt, to enjoy Rileys meal as well.) Once 
  Riley and I got our own place, Ive seen my little man blossom. Im 
  starting to feel, though, that he may be a little lonely during 
  the day when I am not at home (I am currently taking Pre-Vet 
  courses at Hunter College, hoping to eventually get a doctorate in 
  Veterinary Medicine.) And believe it or not, I think he may 
  slightly miss his old pal from the previous apartmentdespite 
  his lowered status in that relationship, they really enjoyed 
  playing and cuddling with each other; I remember them almost 
  connected at the hip. I introduced Riley to another cat before 
  (granted, it wasnt planned correctly-i.e. placing the new cat in 
  another room,  slowly introducing, not only him to the new 
  environment, but Riley to a new animal in the house); the other 
  cats reaction didnt sit well with Riley. She hissed violently and 
  began swatting at him, and Riley quickly ran under the bed ( 
  refused to come out for a few hours.) So I guess what Im looking 
  for is a friendly cat, whose biggest flaw is that hes/shes been 
  diagnosed with FIV. Im very educated on this condition and will be 
  able to provide him/her with unconditional love  frequent 
  visits to the Vets Office. My cat is very healthy, and Im 
  expecting him to live a very long and happy lifeI would love 
  to provide that opportunity for another fabulous feline. Thank you 
  for your time and consideration. I reside in a studio apartment in 
  Riverdale (Bronx), NY (and will be living there until, at least, 
  October of 2007.) All of the windows in the apartment have 
  screens, and there is this wonderful little ledge (that Riley 
  LOVES to sit upon) next to a large window overlooking trees. What 
  the apartment lacks in size, it makes up for itself in other 
  areas. 
  
  
  
  
   Terrie 
  Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE  COLLIE 
  RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for 
  adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON 
  SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL 
  TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue


Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread Rachel
Thank you all for the kind words. It is still such a shock for me and I'm sick that he died alone.I just hate that. I wish I had slept in that room with him, there is a daybed in there, perhaps he would have woken me up and let me know something was wrong. 


I questioned the vaccinations also, wondering if that could have been a possibility. Normally, in rescue, we don't vaccinate the same day we do surgery and I'm not a fan of combo vaccinations or vaccinating for Rabies at the same time of other vaccines. The vet comped the surgery and all vaccinations, so I wasn't going to turn her down. Though he had FIV, he clearly seemed healthy and asymptomatic. I just pray it was fast and painless for him.I doubt I'll ever get over that he passed lying at the door waiting for me to come back in and give him some more love. 


Thank you again for being so supportive. On a positive note, I just read the message regarding the person looking for a FIV+ cat and that someone adopted one out to them, so that is very positive to read. And I heard from a recent adopter of 3 of our FeLV+ 12 week old kittens that they are thriving and gaining weight and adjusting very well in their new home.


Rachel

Operation Foster Felix
www.operationfosterfelix.org
Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter Boxes


Re: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Rachel
That is FANTASTIC Joan!! Congratulations!!

Rachel

Operation Foster Felix
www.operationfosterfelix.org
Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter Boxes
On 6/29/06, Doljan, Joan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:



She sounds good and is coming over 11am on Sunday to adopt my Franny. 



-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:50 PMTo: 
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: FIV+ cat wanted




YIPPEE!!!
Well, how cool is that!
Thank you for helping her she sounds like a very nice person.

In a message dated 6/29/2006 9:37:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

She is adopting one of mine on Sunday! 


-Original Message-From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:34 PMTo: 
Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: FIV+ cat wanted


Anyone in the area have a Fiv kitty needing a home?




1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 986-5463 Erin Carey 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
6-21-2006



Name: N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:M
Delete
Seeking Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along Marvelously w/Other Cats I am looking to adopt a Female (or possibly, Male) FIV Positive cat with a wonderful, friendly disposition, who gets along Very Well with other cats. I currently have a two year old Male FIV+ cat at home, who, happens to be, the sweetest, most friendly creature, and I would love to provide him with a new friend. My cat (Riley) previously lived with another Male cat, who turned out to be Alpha Male in status ( a bit of a bully, in nature), and had a tendency of eating Rileys food before Riley was able finish his portion (the other cat would quickly gobble up his own food, and then race over to Rileys dish, push him out of the way,  then slowly, attempt, to enjoy Rileys meal as well.) Once Riley and I got our own place, Ive seen my little man blossom. Im starting to feel, though, that he may be a little lonely during the day when I am not at home (I am currently taking Pre-Vet courses at Hunter College, hoping to eventually get a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.) And believe it or not, I think he may slightly miss his old pal from the previous apartmentdespite his lowered status in that relationship, they really enjoyed playing and cuddling with each other; I remember them almost connected at the hip. I introduced Riley to another cat before (granted, it wasnt planned 
correctly-i.e. placing the new cat in another room,  slowly introducing, not only him to the new environment, but Riley to a new animal in the house); the other cats reaction didnt sit well with Riley. She hissed violently and began swatting at him, and Riley quickly ran under the bed ( refused to come out for a few hours.) So I guess what Im looking for is a friendly cat, whose biggest flaw is that hes/shes been diagnosed with FIV. Im very educated on this condition and will be able to provide him/her with unconditional love  frequent visits to the Vets Office. My cat is very healthy, and Im expecting him to live a very long and happy lifeI would love to provide that opportunity for another fabulous feline. Thank you for your time and consideration. I reside in a studio apartment in Riverdale (Bronx), NY (and will be living there until, at least, October of 2007.) All of the windows in the apartment have screens, and there is this wonderful little ledge (that Riley LOVES to sit upon) next to a large window overlooking trees. What the apartment lacks in size, it makes up for itself in other areas. 





 Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS
SIAMESE  COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!
http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WA
http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html
http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html
Petfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!
http://www.petfinder.com/
http://www.felineleukemia.org/
http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS
https://www.paypal.com/

http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue




RE: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message



Thank 
you. I hope it works out. I can email her picture, if you 
want.

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 
  RachelSent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:54 PMTo: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: FIV+ cat 
  wanted
  That is FANTASTIC Joan!! Congratulations!!
  
  Rachel
  
  Operation Foster Felix
  www.operationfosterfelix.org
  "Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter 
  Boxes"
  On 6/29/06, Doljan, 
  Joan [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  wrote: 
  


She sounds good and is coming over 11am on Sunday to adopt my 
Franny. 

  
  
  -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Sent: Thursday, June 29, 
  2006 12:50 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: FIV+ 
  cat wanted
  



YIPPEE!!!
Well, how cool is 
that!
Thank you for helping her she 
sounds like a very nice person.

In a message dated 6/29/2006 9:37:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:

  She is adopting one of mine on Sunday! 
  

-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 
2006 12:34 PMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: FIV+ 
cat wanted


Anyone in the area have a 
Fiv kitty needing a home?

  


  1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY 
(718) 986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  6-21-2006
  


  Name: 
N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:MDelete
  Seeking Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along 
Marvelously w/Other Cats I am looking to adopt a Female (or 
possibly, Male) FIV Positive cat with a wonderful, friendly 
disposition, who gets along Very Well with other cats. I 
currently have a two year old Male FIV+ cat at home, who, 
happens to be, the sweetest, most friendly creature, and I would 
love to provide him with a new friend. My cat (Riley) previously 
lived with another Male cat, who turned out to be Alpha Male in 
status ( a bit of a bully, in nature), and had a tendency 
of eating Rileys food before Riley was able finish his portion 
(the other cat would quickly gobble up his own food, and then 
race over to Rileys dish, push him out of the way,  then 
slowly, attempt, to enjoy Rileys meal as well.) Once Riley and I 
got our own place, Ive seen my little man blossom. Im starting 
to feel, though, that he may be a little lonely during the day 
when I am not at home (I am currently taking Pre-Vet courses at 
Hunter College, hoping to eventually get a doctorate in 
Veterinary Medicine.) And believe it or not, I think he may 
slightly miss his old pal from the previous apartmentdespite 
his lowered status in that relationship, they really enjoyed 
playing and cuddling with each other; I remember them almost 
connected at the hip. I introduced Riley to another cat before 
(granted, it wasnt planned correctly-i.e. placing the new cat in 
another room,  slowly introducing, not only him to the new 
environment, but Riley to a new animal in the house); the other 
cats reaction didnt sit well with Riley. She hissed violently 
and began swatting at him, and Riley quickly ran under the bed 
( refused to come out for a few hours.) So I guess what Im 
looking for is a friendly cat, whose biggest flaw is that 
hes/shes been diagnosed with FIV. Im very educated on this 
condition and will be able to provide him/her with unconditional 
love  frequent visits to the Vets Office. My cat is very 
healthy, and Im expecting him to live a very long and happy 
lifeI would love to provide that opportunity for another 
fabulous feline. Thank you for your time and consideration. I 
reside in a studio apartment in Riverdale (Bronx), NY (and will 
be living there until, at least, October of 2007.) All of the 
windows in the apartment have screens, and there is this 
wonderful little ledge (that Riley LOVES to sit upon) next to a 
large window overlooking trees. What the apartment lacks in 
size, it makes up for itself in other areas. 






Re: How is Samantha today?

2006-06-29 Thread Julia Hagstrom
Thanks for your good wishes; she told me last night that she is ready to go.  She is in a lot of pain, with her big eyes looking up at me, as if to say, Please, help me!  I decided this morning that tomorrow is the time to let her go.  I'll take her to my vet, and it will be swift and painless.  She'll be free to breathe again, without working so hard at it, and will never have pain again.  :(  I'll be crying, but I know it's the best thing for her; I've already made the arrangements, and she'll be well taken care of.  Thank you all for your support, and I will stay on the Email list, because I'm going to get another kitty right away, so as not to be alone, and reading y'all's Emails has given me an education, so I'll still need that, until I make sure my new kitty is safe from this terrible disease.  Thanks!  

Julia

On Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 06:43  AM, Marylyn wrote:

She will tell you when it is time.  Listen to her with your heart then do all you can to help her on her journey.  That may be to do nothing or to help her leave---both are so hard.  But listen to your loving cat.  She is so grateful to you for all your love.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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 their fellow man.
  St. Francis

- Original Message -
From: Julia Hagstrom
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: How is Samantha today?

Thanks, I'll talk to the vet about it; she's in such bad shape, she doesn't move unless she has to. I think her time is coming, pretty soon, as she is suffering, now, and I won't let her do that very long. I'll set her free, before I'll let her suffer much. Thanks for all the support.

Julia

On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 08:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Julia, I really think that a dexamethasone/depomedrol shot would make her feel much better.  It can make them feel good until they are ready to go. I have seen it happen with lymphoma multiple times, as has at least one other person on this list.
Michelle
 
In a message dated 6/28/2006 3:13:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Hi, Wendy,

Well, she's barely eating anything, in fact, she'd rather drink the
Lactaid milk I give her than eat.  I tried putting food in her mouth,
but she doesn't want it.  She's having a terrible time breathing, and
can hardly stand to be held, as it makes her very uncomfortable.  The
vet said she thinks the tumor is taking up more space, even with the
Prednisone, and that's why she's having so much trouble breathing; they
hardly got any fluid out of her, the last time they drained it out.  I
think she will be gone soon.  :( :( :(

Julia


 



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Re: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Belinda

   Hi Joan,
 Are you doing a home visit?

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Re: How is Samantha today?

2006-06-29 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
Julia,
 God bless you and Samantha. I wish I had known more about this disease
at the time of Sasha's passing so I could have saved him from more
suffering. I know Samantha loves you very much.

Bonnie

http://grants.library.wisc.edu/organizations/animals.html
http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/
http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/pdf/walkforanimals.pdf


- Original Message -
From: Julia Hagstrom [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:21 pm
Subject: Re: How is Samantha today?
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

 Thanks for your good wishes; she told me last night that she is 
 ready 
 to go.  She is in a lot of pain, with her big eyes looking up at 
 me, as 
 if to say, Please, help me!  I decided this morning that tomorrow 
 is 
 the time to let her go.  I'll take her to my vet, and it will be 
 swift 
 and painless.  She'll be free to breathe again, without working so 
 hard 
 at it, and will never have pain again.  :(  I'll be crying, but I 
 know 
 it's the best thing for her; I've already made the arrangements, 
 and 
 she'll be well taken care of.  Thank you all for your support, and 
 I 
 will stay on the Email list, because I'm going to get another kitty 
 right away, so as not to be alone, and reading y'all's Emails has 
 given 
 me an education, so I'll still need that, until I make sure my new 
 kitty is safe from this terrible disease.  Thanks!
 
 Julia
 
 On Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 06:43  AM, Marylyn wrote:
 
  She will tell you when it is time.  Listen to her with your heart 
 then 
  do all you can to help her on her journey.  That may be to do 
 nothing 
  or to help her leave---both are so hard.  But listen to your 
 loving 
  cat.  She is so grateful to you for all your love.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   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 their fellow man.

 St. 
  Francis
 
  - Original Message -
  From: Julia Hagstrom
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:31 PM
  Subject: Re: How is Samantha today?
 
  Thanks, I'll talk to the vet about it; she's in such bad shape, 
 she 
  doesn't move unless she has to. I think her time is coming, 
 pretty 
  soon, as she is suffering, now, and I won't let her do that very 
 long. 
  I'll set her free, before I'll let her suffer much. Thanks for 
 all the 
  support.
 
  Julia
 
  On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 08:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 wrote:
  Julia, I really think that a dexamethasone/depomedrol shot would 
 make 
  her feel much better.  It can make them feel good until they are 
 ready 
  to go. I have seen it happen with lymphoma multiple times, as has 
 at 
  least one other person on this list.
  Michelle
   
  In a message dated 6/28/2006 3:13:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
 
  Hi, Wendy,
 
  Well, she's barely eating anything, in fact, she'd rather drink the
  Lactaid milk I give her than eat.  I tried putting food in her 
 mouth, but she doesn't want it.  She's having a terrible time 
 breathing, and
  can hardly stand to be held, as it makes her very uncomfortable.  
 The vet said she thinks the tumor is taking up more space, even 
 with the
  Prednisone, and that's why she's having so much trouble 
 breathing; they
  hardly got any fluid out of her, the last time they drained it 
 out.  I
  think she will be gone soon.  :( :( :(
 
  Julia
 
 
   
 
 
 
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RE: Spam: Re: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Doljan, Joan
Yes

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Re: Spam: Re: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Nina

I was holding my breath over the good news.  Now I can exhale!
Nina

Doljan, Joan wrote:


Yes

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   Hi Joan,
 Are you doing a home visit?

 






Re: Spam: Re: FIV+ cat wanted

2006-06-29 Thread Joan Doljan
I will email on Wednesday, when I am back at work.Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  I was holding my breath over the good news. Now I can exhale!NinaDoljan, Joan wrote:Yes-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BelindaSent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:38 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Spam: Re: FIV+ cat wanted Hi Joan, Are you doing a home visit? 

Re: How is Samantha today?

2006-06-29 Thread wendy
Julia,

Strength going out to you.  Thank you for doing the
merciful thing for Samantha, even while your heart is
breaking.  And again, bless you for taking such good
care of her.

:)
Wendy

--- Julia Hagstrom [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:

 Thanks for your good wishes; she told me last night
 that she is ready 
 to go.  She is in a lot of pain, with her big eyes
 looking up at me, as 
 if to say, Please, help me!  I decided this
 morning that tomorrow is 
 the time to let her go.  I'll take her to my vet,
 and it will be swift 
 and painless.  She'll be free to breathe again,
 without working so hard 
 at it, and will never have pain again.  :(  I'll be
 crying, but I know 
 it's the best thing for her; I've already made the
 arrangements, and 
 she'll be well taken care of.  Thank you all for
 your support, and I 
 will stay on the Email list, because I'm going to
 get another kitty 
 right away, so as not to be alone, and reading
 y'all's Emails has given 
 me an education, so I'll still need that, until I
 make sure my new 
 kitty is safe from this terrible disease.  Thanks!
 
 Julia
 
 On Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 06:43  AM, Marylyn
 wrote:
 
  She will tell you when it is time.  Listen to her
 with your heart then 
  do all you can to help her on her journey.  That
 may be to do nothing 
  or to help her leave---both are so hard.  But
 listen to your loving 
  cat.  She is so grateful to you for all your love.
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
 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 their fellow man.
 
 

 St. 
  Francis
 
  - Original Message -
  From: Julia Hagstrom
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:31 PM
  Subject: Re: How is Samantha today?
 
  Thanks, I'll talk to the vet about it; she's in
 such bad shape, she 
  doesn't move unless she has to. I think her time
 is coming, pretty 
  soon, as she is suffering, now, and I won't let
 her do that very long. 
  I'll set her free, before I'll let her suffer
 much. Thanks for all the 
  support.
 
  Julia
 
  On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 08:34 PM,
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  Julia, I really think that a
 dexamethasone/depomedrol shot would make 
  her feel much better.  It can make them feel good
 until they are ready 
  to go. I have seen it happen with lymphoma
 multiple times, as has at 
  least one other person on this list.
  Michelle
   
  In a message dated 6/28/2006 3:13:12 P.M. Eastern
 Daylight Time, 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
 
  Hi, Wendy,
 
  Well, she's barely eating anything, in fact, she'd
 rather drink the
  Lactaid milk I give her than eat.  I tried putting
 food in her mouth,
  but she doesn't want it.  She's having a terrible
 time breathing, and
  can hardly stand to be held, as it makes her very
 uncomfortable.  The
  vet said she thinks the tumor is taking up more
 space, even with the
  Prednisone, and that's why she's having so much
 trouble breathing; they
  hardly got any fluid out of her, the last time
 they drained it out.  I
  think she will be gone soon.  :( :( :(
 
  Julia
 
 
   
 
 
 
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Mr. Dobbs

2006-06-29 Thread roxanne allard






Rachael- I am so sorry. But how wonderful for Mr. Dobbs that you gave him a home and love-even if for such a short time. Please know that you both are in my heart and prayers.

Roxanne









Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After NeuterSurgery

2006-06-29 Thread Marylyn



You are looking at this all wrong. He was 
loved and he knew who loved him and wanted to be loved by you. This is not 
bad. He knew with all his being that you were near. He was not 
alone. First, he had his angels with him and secondly he had someone who 
loved him near. Your bodymay not have been in the same room or even 
the same house but he knew you were close and that your heart was with 
him. Our hearts are always with those we love, even when our bodies are 
not. Mr. Dobbs left this world with his angels and with total love. 
He was warm, sheltered, fed, and, being redundant, loved.An 
awful lot of people never know all of these things. He would not have 
awakened you and there was nothing more you could do for him. He taught 
you not to take things on appearance, much like the Royal Princess Kitty Katt 
taught me. Just because someone looks wonderfully healthy or terribly sick 
does not mean that is the true situation. Life ends suddenly. None 
of us really knows when it will end. We have to learn to live daily 
andto accept that things simply are not as they appear all the time. 
Do not beat yourself up. Mr. Dobbs wouldbe very upset with you and 
feel he had failed to teach you the lesson he was sent to teach.

Be gentle with yourself and look at all you did for 
him.





 
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 their fellow 
man. 
St. Francis

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Rachel 
  
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:52 
  AM
  Subject: Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My 
  New FIV Rescue Died After NeuterSurgery
  
  Thank you all for the kind words. It is still such a shock for me 
  and I'm sick that he died alone.I just hate that. I wish I 
  had slept in that room with him, there is a daybed in there, perhaps he would 
  have woken me up and let me know something was wrong. 
  
  I questioned the vaccinations also, wondering if that could have been a 
  possibility. Normally, in rescue, we don't vaccinate the same day we do 
  surgery and I'm not a fan of combo vaccinations or vaccinating for Rabies at 
  the same time of other vaccines. The vet comped the surgery and all 
  vaccinations, so I wasn't going to turn her down. Though he had FIV, he 
  clearly seemed healthy and asymptomatic. I just pray it was fast and 
  painless for him.I doubt I'll ever get over that he passed lying 
  at the door waiting for me to come back in and give him some more love. 
  
  
  Thank you again for being so supportive. On a positive note, I just 
  read the message regarding the person looking for a FIV+ cat and that someone 
  adopted one out to them, so that is very positive to read. And I heard 
  from a recent adopter of 3 of our FeLV+ 12 week old kittens that they are 
  thriving and gaining weight and adjusting very well in their new home. 
  
  Rachel
  
  Operation Foster Felix
  www.operationfosterfelix.org
  "Sharing Our Hearts, Homes  Litter Boxes"
  
  

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Re: How is Samantha today?

2006-06-29 Thread Marylyn



Spend tonight loving her and cuddling her in your 
heart. You can send her all sorts of love without moving her or 
causing her pain. Just be with her and tell her it is alright to leave 
this world. That you are going to be ok. She may well decide to 
leave tonight on her own but she needs to know that is ok with you and 
.well, she is very concerned about you and your welfare. 
She needs permission to leave this body and needs to know that you know she will 
remain around in spirit.





 
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 their fellow 
man. 
St. Francis

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Julia Hagstrom 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:20 
  PM
  Subject: Re: How is Samantha today?
  Thanks for your good wishes; she told me last night that she is 
  ready to go. She is in a lot of pain, with her big eyes looking up at me, as 
  if to say, "Please, help me!" I decided this morning that tomorrow is the time 
  to let her go. I'll take her to my vet, and it will be swift and painless. 
  She'll be free to breathe again, without working so hard at it, and will never 
  have pain again. :( I'll be crying, but I know it's the best thing for her; 
  I've already made the arrangements, and she'll be well taken care of. Thank 
  you all for your support, and I will stay on the Email list, because I'm going 
  to get another kitty right away, so as not to be alone, and reading y'all's 
  Emails has given me an education, so I'll still need that, until I make sure 
  my new kitty is safe from this terrible disease. Thanks! 
  JuliaOn Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 06:43 AM, Marylyn 
  wrote:
  She will tell you when it 
is time. Listen to her with your heart then do all you can to help her 
on her journey. That may be to do nothing or to help her leave---both 
are so hard. But listen to your loving cat. She is so grateful 
to you for all your 
love. 
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 their fellow 
man. 
St. Francis- Original Message -From: Julia HagstromTo: 
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: 
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:31 PMSubject: Re: How is Samantha 
today?Thanks, I'll talk to the vet about it; she's in such bad 
shape, she doesn't move unless she has to. I think her time is coming, 
pretty soon, as she is suffering, now, and I won't let her do that very 
long. I'll set her free, before I'll let her suffer much. Thanks for all the 
support.JuliaOn Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 08:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:Julia, I really think thata dexamethasone/depomedrol 
shot would make her feel much better. It can make them feel good until 
they are ready to go. I have seen it happen with lymphoma multiple times, as 
has at least one other person on this list.MichelleIn a 
message dated 6/28/2006 3:13:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:Hi, Wendy,Well, she's 
barely eating anything, in fact, she'd rather drink theLactaid milk I 
give her than eat. I tried putting food in her mouth,but she 
doesn't want it. She's having a terrible time breathing, andcan 
hardly stand to be held, as it makes her very uncomfortable. 
Thevet said she thinks the tumor is taking up more space, even with 
thePrednisone, and that's why she's having so much trouble breathing; 
theyhardly got any fluid out of her, the last time they drained it 
out. Ithink she will be gone soon. :( :( 
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RE: Hannibal departed to his new wonderful life... - thank you for allyour prayers.

2006-06-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, kat very much..

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 11:15 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Hannibal departed to his new wonderful life... - thank you
for allyour prayers.

Dear Hideyo,

To have gone from Feral to being cuddled in your arms -
you did a wonderful job and gave Hannibal so much love.
He doesn't have a single regret, only great love for you.

Please know that you are in my prayers during your time of
sorrow.  Take care of yourself so Hannibal can guide another
lost kitty into your life.

Kat (Mew Jersey)

On Tue, 27 Jun 2006, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote:

 Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:21:46 -0600
 From: Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Hannibal departed to his new wonderful life... - thank you
for
 allyour prayers.

 Hi, everyone, I first wanted to thank you all for all the prayers and
 encouragement and support for Hannibal - a little less than 24 hours
 ago, he passed away - he stopped breathing in my arms.. I wish he was
at
 home but unfortunately we were at the vet and he was getting IV
fluid...
 I was with him the whole time..I really did not expect him to cross
the
 bridge yesterday.. I just wanted to make him feel better and I thought
 that IV would have helped him.. and now I think about it, I am so sure
 that putting him on IV did shorten his life after all.. as always,, I
 have so many regrets for things I wish I had done, I had known.. or I
 wish I had not done.. if I had known as much as I do now.. I would
have
 made Hannibal's life so much better and longer.I am so sorry for
 Hannibal not knowing any better... but I hope I can contribute my
 learning experience to any other kitties out there who are fighting
 against CRF... Hannibal was and is such a fighter.. he was the very
 first feral I rescued in U.S.  and I have known him over 10 years... I
 feel so fortunate to have met him and feel honored to have met and
feel
 privileged to have had the opportunity to take care of him.. I wish I
 had done a better job, Hannibal... and I am so sorry that I did not
pay
 attention well enough and took your sight way.. I know it was struggle
 for you.. but one thing for sure.. I have loved him so very much..
I
 loved him like there is no tomorrowand I always will...



 We celebrated his departure to his new life with all other kitties
last
 night.. we all miss him.. I am so very much going to miss holding
him..
 and seeing places that I used to see.. but I also know that his soul
 will continue to live with me.. and is still around...I am still
feeling
 numb and shock.. but I wanted to thank everyone for all the prayers.



 I also wanted to thank Helen and her website on CRF support ---I have
 learned so much from ... I know for sure that without the
information,,
 I couldn't have taken care of him as well as I did



 Hideyo and Hannibal, my little precious hero...








Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread Lernermichelle



oh my god, I am so sorry. Yes, I have heard of it. Hideyo had it happen to 
her. I think it happens in a small number of cases, like with human surgeries. 
It could mean there was an underlying health issue that was undetectable.
Michelle


Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread felv



I chose tonot spay my Moogie (FELV+). I think many of us choose to 
not put these guys under unnecessary surgeries (though sometimes it is something 
you just can't live with for male cats, they do tend to reek). BUT, my girl was 
an indoors ONLY cat, with no intact males in the house, so there was NO chance 
of her getting pregnant. That being said, I have at least3 FIV+ male cats 
that were all neutered and are fine today (I say at least, because I'm not sure 
at this point who's FIV+ and who's FIV-). I did have one female feral die after 
her spay (2 weeks after surgery), but she was FIV/FELV negative. She had a nasty 
infection of her incision, and I didn't know until she lay dead in the storage 
room. She always hid when I was near, so I had no way to know. Poor girl. I'm so 
sorry you lost your boy, some things just can't be helped though, and blaming 
yourself wont change anything, it will only bring you down. Try to keep a 
positive perspective. You tried to help this cat, you did everything you could 
to rescue him, and make his life better. He died, but that doesn't change the 
fact that YOU did all the great things you did for him. How many others in the 
past have you had spayed/neutered and that have gone on to live wonderful lives 
because of your efforts? I bet if you do the math, you have a WONDERFUL success 
rate! We absolutely must prevent new litters from being born, spay/neuter is 
something we HAVE to do, and it saves MILLIONS of lives! Occasionally, we may 
lose one or two to the surgery, but there are oh so many we saved from fates 
much worse than death. So many animals suffer every day, starving, neglected, 
abused, scared, lost. We can't save them all, but we can prevent it from 
happening to a new generation of cats, by preventing new litters! ALL of my 
current cats are spayed/neutered, even Bones, my broken back girl (you may 
recall my worries about her spay surgery, but she did fine). Would I do it 
again? You bet I would! And do I put my money where my mouth is? YEP! I do! I 
had MYSELF spayed over5 years ago! ;-)
Phaewryn

PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html 

DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital 
camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! 
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Re: FIV resources (black cats)

2006-06-29 Thread felv
I have two black cats too, one with no teeth (well, he has his fangs, but 
nothing
else), social issues (scared of men, fast movements, eye contact), and
unpredictability issues (likes to cuddle in bed, then out of no-where attacks 
you,
biting and claws); the other has seasonal allergies and goes bald in the fall 
(kinda
cute, except he's miserable and itchy), tends to be unpredictable (you don't 
pick him
up unless HE decides he wants you to), and is a dominant cat (likes to boss the
others around, swats at them for no reason). I think I know why MINE aren't 
getting
adopted, LOL!
Luckily, one has white whiskers on one side of his face, so no collars needed 
to tell
them apart (the other has his tongue sticking out the side of his mouth half the
time, and a scar around his neck).

Phaewryn

PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
http://ucat.us/adopt.html

DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera 
(for
pictures) and HOMES for CATS!



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Re: FIV resources (black cats)

2006-06-29 Thread Gina
I have a black cat too. She has some white on her belly and chest. Taylor is a bit shy but very loving. She likes me to sing to her. lolGina  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  I have two black cats too, one with no teeth (well, he has his fangs, but nothingelse), social issues (scared of men, fast movements, eye contact), andunpredictability issues (likes to cuddle in bed, then out of no-where attacks you,biting and claws); the other has seasonal allergies and goes bald in the fall (kindacute, except he's miserable and itchy), tends to be unpredictable (you don't pick himup unless HE decides he wants you to), and is a dominant cat (likes to boss theothers around, swats at them for no reason). I think I know why MINE aren't gettingadopted, LOL!Luckily, one has
 white whiskers on one side of his face, so no collars needed to tellthem apart (the other has his tongue sticking out the side of his mouth half thetime, and a scar around his neck).PhaewrynPLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlDONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (forpictures) and HOMES for CATS!-- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/2006No heaven wil not ever Heaven be Unless my cats are there to welcome me.--epitaph in a pet cemetery  Tiggertales ~ a site about our beloved felines  
	
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