Re: need medicine

[gary]

What in the world are they going to do for $250?  That's an outrageous 
price for a simple office visit.


Gary
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 10:50 PM
Subject: need medicine


Yeah i know the cat is overdue for a vet visit.  But I am currently 
unemployed at the moment, I am young so I still live with my mother.  We are 
keeping the cat because my friend does not have a place to live, no job, and 
no money.  I am feeding the cat innova food.  The vet appointment will cost 
about 250 bucks, and they dont do payments or help for the poor.
The cat is otherwise healthy.  Any ideas on a good appetite stimulant and 
where I can get one?  I will try that drugstore link.

thanks
Chelsea 

need medicine

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Yeah i know the cat is overdue for a vet visit.  But I am currently unemployed 
at the moment, I am young so I still live with my mother.  We are keeping the 
cat because my friend does not have a place to live, no job, and no money.  I 
am feeding the cat innova food.  The vet appointment will cost about 250 bucks, 
and they dont do payments or help for the poor.
The cat is otherwise healthy.  Any ideas on a good appetite stimulant and where 
I can get one?  I will try that drugstore link.
thanks
Chelsea

Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update

[Susan Dubose]

Yes, there are tumors that are non cancerous.

But it is my understanding, in people anyway, that any tumor in the brain is 
automatically considered cancer for some reason.

I could be wrong on this.

I was told this from my friend who has a tumor on her pituitary gland, which 
has since "sprung" a baby.

She has named them"pete"& "repeat".

Great gal.

Usedtowork w/her @ the AHS in the clinic, very dedicated to the animals.

Went towork for the HSUS on movie sets,now she regulates the animal usage in 
films.

The stories she can tell :)

After Katrina she took sometime off tohelp in New Orleans, was trained to do 
"water rescues".

I need to email her.

Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent




  - Original Message - 
  From: Chris Behnke 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:42 PM
  Subject: RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update


  I have had a cat once before who ended up with one eye, his cornea had 
flipped and his eye had to be removed.  He never acted like he was missing 
anything.  Right now I am very glad to have had that experience so I have 
little worries about her being one-eyed.  I did ask the vet about cancer, and 
she feels that the tumor is not cancer related, and that I should not worry 
about that.  My husband asked me if there is such a thing as a tumor not being 
cancer, and I realized that I have no idea.  I told my boss at work today about 
the surgery and was surprised that she offered me the day off (she is NOT an 
animal person).  I will keep you all posted as soon as I know anything.  I 
appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers and support.  This is especially hard 
with my mother living 2000 miles away and not being able to be here for me.  

   

  Thank you all,

  Chris

   

  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:48 PM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update

   

  Chris, 

   

  Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success.  I'm sorry you guys are 
going through this.  I never even considered a tumor when I read your posts.  
Did the vet think that the cancer will be limited to the eye only?  I sure hope 
so.  Our Smookie only has one eye and she does great.  She doesn't even know 
she only has one eye!  So Kaylee should do just fine being a pirate!  Please 
keep us posted tomorrow or soon after if you get a chance and let us know how 
she does.  She's lucky to have you in her corner!  

   

  :)

  Wendy
   

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the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade 
~~~

   

  - Original Message 
  From: Chris Behnke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM
  Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update

  Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that 
Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer.  What she does 
have is a tumor.  She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor 
and, unfortunately, the eye removed.  I am very worried about this since I have 
heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery.  
Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good 
recovery.  

   

  Thanks,
  Chris

   

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re: Update on Papillon

[Susan Dubose]

Well, I have to admit that Papillon LOVES to grab my hands, bite & bunny kick 
when he gets a whim..

But they are ALL the best kitties in the world.

My friend Sheila had a polydactyl tuxie boy that was a real turd.  A REAL 
turd..

Oh, and he was felv+, of course, so no one wanted him.

His name was Blackjack because he had 21 toes.

He would be lying in her lab while she was on the computer, all sweet actin'.

All of a sudden he would go crazy and attack her face.

She LOVED that cat s much.

It was like an abusive relationship.

She even said that when she would dress or undress in her bedroom, BlackJack 
would just lay on the bed and watch her, like he was @ the strip bar or 
something. 
 (Take it off, baby...!)

And he would grab @ her too...  :)

She got sooo attached to him,she had to start putting some distance between 
herself & him.

Which just meant he got to hang out in the indoor /outdoor felv+ area more,as 
opposed to her bedroom.

He passed away from the neurological problems that Pappy is now experiencing.





Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent


Hi Susan and all

  I am tagging onto your post bc I am not sure my posts are shwoing up.

  A previous post was saying how FeLV+ kitties were special and very sweet etc. 
Someone forgot to tell Junior that. He will get pissy with me . He attacks my 
hand and hisses at me. He does have his good moments as well. I wrote more but 
lost the draft. SO I will wrap up here. 

  Sally

RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update

[Chris Behnke]

I have had a cat once before who ended up with one eye, his cornea had
flipped and his eye had to be removed.  He never acted like he was missing
anything.  Right now I am very glad to have had that experience so I have
little worries about her being one-eyed.  I did ask the vet about cancer,
and she feels that the tumor is not cancer related, and that I should not
worry about that.  My husband asked me if there is such a thing as a tumor
not being cancer, and I realized that I have no idea.  I told my boss at
work today about the surgery and was surprised that she offered me the day
off (she is NOT an animal person).  I will keep you all posted as soon as I
know anything.  I appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers and support.
This is especially hard with my mother living 2000 miles away and not being
able to be here for me.  

 

Thank you all,

Chris

 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:48 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update

 

Chris, 

 

Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success.  I'm sorry you guys are
going through this.  I never even considered a tumor when I read your posts.
Did the vet think that the cancer will be limited to the eye only?  I sure
hope so.  Our Smookie only has one eye and she does great.  She doesn't even
know she only has one eye!  So Kaylee should do just fine being a pirate!
Please keep us posted tomorrow or soon after if you get a chance and let us
know how she does.  She's lucky to have you in her corner!  

 

:)

Wendy
 

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the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret
Meade ~~~

 

- Original Message 
From: Chris Behnke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM
Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update

Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out
that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer.  What
she does have is a tumor.  She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have
the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed.  I am very worried about this
since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it
through surgery.  Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of
the tumor and a good recovery.  

 

Thanks,
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OT: "Khanversations"

[Susan Dubose]

Please check Khan's Blog.

Klan is a black Persian w/ plenty of catitude that my vet & his wife saved.

he was found wandering a school yard after being hit by a car.

I can't believe that he even lived.

This is his Blog that his new meowmy set up


http://www.khanversations.blogspot.com/
Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent

Re: Too funny.....

[Sally Davis]

Hi Susan and all

I am tagging onto your post bc I am not sure my posts are shwoing up.

A previous post was saying how FeLV+ kitties were special and very sweet
etc. Someone forgot to tell Junior that. He will get pissy with me . He
attacks my hand and hisses at me. He does have his good moments as well. I
wrote more but lost the draft. SO I will wrap up here.

Sally



On 9/10/07, Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  Glad I could help.
>
> I needed a goodlaugh today.
>
> Papillon is going to the vet for some tests.
>
> Yesterday he started the "stagger walk", if you know what I
> mean..  :(
>
> Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
> www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com 
> www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org 
> www.shadowcats.net
>   "As Cleopatra lay in state,
>Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
>Purring welcomes of soft applause,
>Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
>  Trajan Tennent
>
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> *From:* Rosenfeldt, Diane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> *Sent:* Monday, September 10, 2007 8:38 AM
> *Subject:* RE: Too funny.
>
>
> ROFL!!  Thanks, Susan, this was great!
>
>  
> *Diane Rosenfeldt*
> Legal Secretary
> Quarles & Brady LLP
> 411 East Wisconsin Avenue
> Suite 2040
> Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4497
>
> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
>
>
>  --
> *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> *On Behalf Of *Susan Dubose
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 09, 2007 8:14 PM
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> *Subject:* OT: Too funny.
>
>
>   I almost fell off my chair, laughing at this.
> Warning, tho, graphic language.
> My felv+cats went crazy trying to get into the computer.
> They live in the office so they have computer privileges.
>
>
>
> To my cat family and friends! This is wonderful!!!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUraEMKs6ys
>
>
>
>
> Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
> www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com 
> www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org 
> www.shadowcats.net
>   "As Cleopatra lay in state,
>Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
>Purring welcomes of soft applause,
>Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
>  Trajan Tennent
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Re: couple o f questions

[Susan Dubose]

Thanks, Wendy!

I did get this response first thing this morning...

"Ms. Dubose - thank you for your inquiry and thank you for your 
confidence in our products.  The L-Lysine monohydrochloride that you purchased 
is a "pure" form of Lysine for feed use.  It contains 98.5% L-Lysine 
monohydrochloride and 1.5% moisture.  It does not contain any propylene glycol. 
 Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions."



Since I have such a multi cat household, I have to buy in bulk... :)



Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent




  - Original Message - 
  From: wendy 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 6:42 PM
  Subject: Re: couple o f questions


  Hey Susan,

  No, I don't think it is common for the propylene glycol to be in Lysine, but 
it has been made an issue, so it's caused problems somewhere down the line.  It 
should be listed in the ingredients.  It's a preservative, so usually found in 
products made for humans, but you can find pure lysine at a health food store.

  :)
  Wendy
   
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the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade 
~~~



  - Original Message 
  From: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 3:29:03 PM
  Subject: couple o f questions


  Yesterday (?)someone posted something about valium & cats, what was the post?

  Also, Lysine, how do you tell if it does have propylene glycol in it.

  Would it for sure be on the label?

  Is it very common?

  I am asking because I use the Equine concentrated Lysine.(hey,multi cat 
household)

  It is PG is not listed,and I have emailedthe manufacturer, but I thought 
someone might know more than me @ this point.



  Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
  www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
  www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
  www.shadowcats.net
"As Cleopatra lay in state,
 Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
 Purring welcomes of soft applause,
 Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
   Trajan Tennent








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Re: My new "pimp daddy" cat trees

[Susan Dubose]

it is a great idea..:)


Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent




- Original Message - 
From: "glenda Goodman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 6:10 PM
Subject: RE: My new "pimp daddy" cat trees


Melissa,
That is a great idea!   I always notice those spools
and try to think what they might be good for... Once
as a kid , okay, as a hippe, one of my first apts,
they worked for tables, but I'm more worldly now, or
at least I have a real table.
But , YES!  A cat structure seems perfect. You could
do a lot with them and some carpet and imagination,
like little cat compartments for napping cats, using
the bigger spools. I will be thinking about this...
 My son will probably have a fit. Mom is collecting
more junk... but oh well...(He attempts to keep me in
line...)
Thanks, Glenda
--- Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Pet trees are so expensive-but yours sounds actually
> worth it. Some are so
> overpriced for the crappy materials that are used.
> We've been meaning to
> build a cat play house, but haven't yet.
>
>
>
> One thing we do is to take old spools that
> electrical wire was on, or
> welding wire (from local companies), and cover them
> in scrap carpet. Our
> cats love it, and the spools aren't too big for our
> living room. They're
> about chair-height, and the cats just love ripping
> into them. They can also
> sit on top (carpet covers the hole), and play "king
> of the spool" while
> swatting each other on and off! Such fun!
>
>
>
> Melissa
>
>
>
>   _
>
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> Behalf Of Susan Dubose
> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 5:29 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: OT:My new "pimp daddy" cat trees
>
>
>
> Last spring we had a table @ the Austin cat show as
> usual, and while there,
> I purchased a new cat tree for a great price.
>
>
>
> $225. sounds high, but this thing was hand made,
> very well hand made.
>
>
>
> Very heavy base ( I could not even drag this thing)
> w/ 3 perches, 2 that
> were semi circle & wrapped w/ a material that
> prevents kitty from falling
> off while slumbering.
>
>
>
> Like a "lip" kinda thing.
>
>
>
> The 4 posts holding up the tree are all wrapped w/
> sisal.
>
>
>
> Anyway, I choose the black carpet w/ "faux" leopard
> carpet (had no idea THAT
> idea could  be found) that wrap the perches.
>
>
>
> Kitties LOVE it.
>
>
>
> They LOVE it s much, they found the man's
> business card in my wallet and
> ordered 2 more.
>
>
>
> Only he is out of black carpet so what does he use
> instead?
>
>
>
> Purple
>
>
>
> Royal purple w/ leopard fur trim..
>
>
>
> Just like a cat to pick THAT combination...
>
>
>
> I am going to have to watch their spending habits
> more closely
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
> www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
> www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
> www.shadowcats.net
>   "As Cleopatra lay
> in state,
>Faithful Bast at
> her side did wait,
>Purring welcomes
> of soft applause,
>Ever guarding
> with sharpened claws."
>  Trajan
> Tennent
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>





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Re: Update on papillon

[Susan Dubose]

Hi Jane,

His treatment today was the shot.

It was composed of 2 types of cortesone & B12.

Once the disease takes the turn that Pappy's has, (neurological) there is 
really no treatment.

With the exception of daily monitoring, lots of love & plenty of snuggle time, 
supplements.

Dr. Smith said that the shot may or may not help him, however, he seems more 
alert tonight and more social w/the other kitties.

I know this is all temporary, but a girl can dream  :)


Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent




  - Original Message - 
  From: Jane Lyons 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 5:59 PM
  Subject: Re: Update on papillon


  Susan 
  I'm so sorry that your Papillon has run into a rough patch. I hope
  the treatment he got today (please give us some detail on his
  treatment) will get him to a comfortable place where he can
  be your 'best kitty in the whole world' for a long time to come.


  This disease seems to inhabit the exceptional, sweetest, the
  very best kitties in the world.  They seem so open and grateful for
   the love and care they get. They are a special breed and we
  are so lucky to have the privilege of learning from them.


  Hugs to Papillon.


  Jane














  On Sep 10, 2007, at 5:09 PM, Susan Dubose wrote:


Papillon had his vet visit today.

He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to 
walk.

Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is having eye redness 
w/discharge, his stomach is beginning to collect fluid and I believe his 
temperature was up too.

Prognosis is that his felv is "on the rise", so to say.

He received a "cocktail" shot of Depo Medrol, Dexamethasone & B-12 & some  
eye drops to be given TID.

And he told me that this was all we were going to do, and I am to call him 
daily w/  reports.

Once they start having the neuro problems, it never "goes back" to normal.

I am going to accept this, my funds are always tight & Dr. Smith knows this.

He also knows that I am in the "felv+ kitty club" for good, and he knows 
also how many more "special needs"cats I have.

And he has seen this condition so many times,so, he knows what he is 
dealing with.

He stressed 2 things for Pappy, good nutrition w/ supplements & stress free 
lifestyle as possible.

Those are the keys to the felv+ kingdom right now.

I also think what Tad posted a while back made alot of sense, that we take 
them in, knowing they are going to die sooner rather than later, and it will 
hurt us, but we go on.

We just do the best that we can do for these cats that not many people will 
open their homes to.

And it is not their fault, continously dealing w/ the death of a beloved 
pet is hard on our souls.

I understand why folks cannot do this on a regular basis.

We are blessed to have them, in so many ways, and it hurts when they pass, 
but we just hold them in their final hours and tell them they are the best 
little kitty in the whole wideworld.

But until then, everyday that we have them we greet them w/a smile and we 
tell  them  how  much we love them and how much they mean to us.. 
:)








Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent

Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update

[wendy]

Chris, 

Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success.  I'm sorry you guys are 
going through this.  I never even considered a tumor when I read your posts.  
Did the vet think that the cancer will be limited to the eye only?  I sure hope 
so.  Our Smookie only has one eye and she does great.  She doesn't even know 
she only has one eye!  So Kaylee should do just fine being a pirate!  Please 
keep us posted tomorrow or soon after if you get a chance and let us know how 
she does.  She's lucky to have you in her corner!  

:)
Wendy
 
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the 
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~



- Original Message 
From: Chris Behnke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM
Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update


Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that 
Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer.  What she does 
have is a tumor.  She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor 
and, unfortunately, the eye removed.  I am very worried about this since I have 
heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery.  
Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good 
recovery.  
 
Thanks,
Chris


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RE: My new "pimp daddy" cat trees

[glenda Goodman]

 Melissa, 
That is a great idea!   I always notice those spools
and try to think what they might be good for... Once
as a kid , okay, as a hippe, one of my first apts,
they worked for tables, but I'm more worldly now, or
at least I have a real table.   
But , YES!  A cat structure seems perfect. You could
do a lot with them and some carpet and imagination,
like little cat compartments for napping cats, using
the bigger spools. I will be thinking about this...
 My son will probably have a fit. Mom is collecting
more junk... but oh well...(He attempts to keep me in
line...)
Thanks, Glenda
--- Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Pet trees are so expensive-but yours sounds actually
> worth it. Some are so
> overpriced for the crappy materials that are used.
> We've been meaning to
> build a cat play house, but haven't yet. 
> 
>  
> 
> One thing we do is to take old spools that
> electrical wire was on, or
> welding wire (from local companies), and cover them
> in scrap carpet. Our
> cats love it, and the spools aren't too big for our
> living room. They're
> about chair-height, and the cats just love ripping
> into them. They can also
> sit on top (carpet covers the hole), and play "king
> of the spool" while
> swatting each other on and off! Such fun!
> 
>  
> 
> Melissa
> 
>  
> 
>   _  
> 
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> Behalf Of Susan Dubose
> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 5:29 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: OT:My new "pimp daddy" cat trees
> 
>  
> 
> Last spring we had a table @ the Austin cat show as
> usual, and while there,
> I purchased a new cat tree for a great price.
> 
>  
> 
> $225. sounds high, but this thing was hand made,
> very well hand made.
> 
>  
> 
> Very heavy base ( I could not even drag this thing)
> w/ 3 perches, 2 that
> were semi circle & wrapped w/ a material that
> prevents kitty from falling
> off while slumbering.
> 
>  
> 
> Like a "lip" kinda thing.
> 
>  
> 
> The 4 posts holding up the tree are all wrapped w/
> sisal.
> 
>  
> 
> Anyway, I choose the black carpet w/ "faux" leopard
> carpet (had no idea THAT
> idea could  be found) that wrap the perches.
> 
>  
> 
> Kitties LOVE it.
> 
>  
> 
> They LOVE it s much, they found the man's
> business card in my wallet and
> ordered 2 more.
> 
>  
> 
> Only he is out of black carpet so what does he use
> instead?
> 
>  
> 
> Purple
> 
>  
> 
> Royal purple w/ leopard fur trim..
> 
>  
> 
> Just like a cat to pick THAT combination...
> 
>  
> 
> I am going to have to watch their spending habits
> more closely
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
> www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
> www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
> www.shadowcats.net
>   "As Cleopatra lay
> in state,
>Faithful Bast at
> her side did wait,
>Purring welcomes
> of soft applause,
>Ever guarding
> with sharpened claws."
>  Trajan
> Tennent
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
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Re: Update on papillon

[Jane Lyons]

Susan
I'm so sorry that your Papillon has run into a rough patch. I hope
the treatment he got today (please give us some detail on his
treatment) will get him to a comfortable place where he can
be your 'best kitty in the whole world' for a long time to come.

This disease seems to inhabit the exceptional, sweetest, the
very best kitties in the world.  They seem so open and grateful for
the love and care they get. They are a special breed and we
are so lucky to have the privilege of learning from them.

Hugs to Papillon.

Jane







On Sep 10, 2007, at 5:09 PM, Susan Dubose wrote:


Papillon had his vet visit today.

He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he  
tried to walk.


Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is having eye redness  
w/discharge, his stomach is beginning to collect fluid and I  
believe his temperature was up too.


Prognosis is that his felv is "on the rise", so to say.

He received a "cocktail" shot of Depo Medrol, Dexamethasone & B-12  
& some  eye drops to be given TID.


And he told me that this was all we were going to do, and I am to  
call him daily w/  reports.


Once they start having the neuro problems, it never "goes back" to  
normal.


I am going to accept this, my funds are always tight & Dr. Smith  
knows this.


He also knows that I am in the "felv+ kitty club" for good, and he  
knows also how many more "special needs"cats I have.


And he has seen this condition so many times,so, he knows what he  
is dealing with.


He stressed 2 things for Pappy, good nutrition w/ supplements &  
stress free lifestyle as possible.


Those are the keys to the felv+ kingdom right now.

I also think what Tad posted a while back made alot of sense, that  
we take them in, knowing they are going to die sooner rather than  
later, and it will hurt us, but we go on.


We just do the best that we can do for these cats that not many  
people will open their homes to.


And it is not their fault, continously dealing w/ the death of a  
beloved pet is hard on our souls.


I understand why folks cannot do this on a regular basis.

We are blessed to have them, in so many ways, and it hurts when  
they pass, but we just hold them in their final hours and tell them  
they are the best little kitty in the whole wideworld.


But until then, everyday that we have them we greet them w/a smile  
and we tell  them  how  much we love them and how much they mean to  
us.. :)









Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened  
claws."

 Trajan Tennent

Re: Update on papillon

[glenda Goodman]

Susan, I'm so sorry for your little Pappy and for you.
I know what you all mean by "the best little kitty
ever" I read Caroline's response to you...
 I thought one day, a while back, it is almost like
THEY know they are a bit more trouble, so they make
sure they are extra charming, irresistable...Not every
single cat comes across that special. 
For example, my cat Velcro, is a real pain...He is
grumpy, boring, lazy...never plays,not interested in
anything except food.  growls at everyone, even me
sometimes...Except for being a fatty, is the picture
of health. I do try to restrict his food intake...He
can also be very needy, likes my lap a lot...If he is
comfortable and I need to get up, he will most often
bite and claw me , just to let me know he does not
like losing his lap...He is not what you could call
"the best kitty ever" . He is not FeLV+ kitty
either... My Gracie , however, is...and she is "the
best kitty ever"...
My heart breaks for everyone here with sick kitties
and those who have lost their kitty. It is just about
impossible not to cry every time one of us is going
through a crisis. There is just something universal
about how those kitties touch us, where we can all
understand just how sweet they all are and the pain
those of us who love them are feeling. 
I do know one thing for sure:Our little FeLV+ Kitties
do bring out the best, in all of us. I know that. 
Sending our love and support, Glenda and family 
--- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Papillon had his vet visit today.
> 
> He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he
> "stumbled" when he tried to walk.
> 
> Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is
> having eye redness w/discharge, his stomach is
> beginning to collect fluid and I believe his
> temperature was up too.
> 
> Prognosis is that his felv is "on the rise", so to
> say.
> 
> He received a "cocktail" shot of Depo Medrol,
> Dexamethasone & B-12 & some  eye drops to be given
> TID.
> 
> And he told me that this was all we were going to
> do, and I am to call him daily w/  reports.
> 
> Once they start having the neuro problems, it never
> "goes back" to normal.
> 
> I am going to accept this, my funds are always tight
> & Dr. Smith knows this.
> 
> He also knows that I am in the "felv+ kitty club"
> for good, and he knows also how many more "special
> needs"cats I have.
> 
> And he has seen this condition so many times,so, he
> knows what he is dealing with.
> 
> He stressed 2 things for Pappy, good nutrition w/
> supplements & stress free lifestyle as possible.
> 
> Those are the keys to the felv+ kingdom right now.
> 
> I also think what Tad posted a while back made alot
> of sense, that we take them in, knowing they are
> going to die sooner rather than later, and it will
> hurt us, but we go on.
> 
> We just do the best that we can do for these cats
> that not many people will open their homes to.
>  
> And it is not their fault, continously dealing w/
> the death of a beloved pet is hard on our souls.
> 
> I understand why folks cannot do this on a regular
> basis.
> 
> We are blessed to have them, in so many ways, and it
> hurts when they pass, but we just hold them in their
> final hours and tell them they are the best little
> kitty in the whole wideworld.
> 
> But until then, everyday that we have them we greet
> them w/a smile and we tell  them  how  much we love
> them and how much they mean to us..
> :)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
> www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
> www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
> www.shadowcats.net
>   "As Cleopatra lay
> in state,
>Faithful Bast at
> her side did wait,
>Purring welcomes
> of soft applause,
>Ever guarding
> with sharpened claws."
>  Trajan
> Tennent
> 
> 
> 
> 



  

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Re: Update on papillon

[Sherry DeHaan]

Susan sorry that your Papillon is not feeling well.When I brought Genevieve 
home,I just kept telling myself "Love her as much as you can everyday" And I 
did!! Prayers to your baby and hugs to you
  Sherry

Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Papillon had his vet visit today.
   
  He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to 
walk.
   
  Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is having eye redness 
w/discharge, his stomach is beginning to collect fluid and I believe his 
temperature was up too.
   
  Prognosis is that his felv is "on the rise", so to say.
   
  He received a "cocktail" shot of Depo Medrol, Dexamethasone & B-12 & some  
eye drops to be given TID.
   
  And he told me that this was all we were going to do, and I am to call him 
daily w/  reports.
   
  Once they start having the neuro problems, it never "goes back" to normal.
   
  I am going to accept this, my funds are always tight & Dr. Smith knows this.
   
  He also knows that I am in the "felv+ kitty club" for good, and he knows also 
how many more "special needs"cats I have.
   
  And he has seen this condition so many times,so, he knows what he is dealing 
with.
   
  He stressed 2 things for Pappy, good nutrition w/ supplements & stress free 
lifestyle as possible.
   
  Those are the keys to the felv+ kingdom right now.
   
  I also think what Tad posted a while back made alot of sense, that we take 
them in, knowing they are going to die sooner rather than later, and it will 
hurt us, but we go on.
  
We just do the best that we can do for these cats that not many people will 
open their homes to.
   
  And it is not their fault, continously dealing w/ the death of a beloved pet 
is hard on our souls.
   
  I understand why folks cannot do this on a regular basis.
   
  We are blessed to have them, in so many ways, and it hurts when they pass, 
but we just hold them in their final hours and tell them they are the best 
little kitty in the whole wideworld.
   
  But until then, everyday that we have them we greet them w/a smile and we 
tell  them  how  much we love them and how much they mean to us.. 
:)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent
   
   
   
   


   
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Re: Update on papillon

[Susan Dubose]

I'm sorry, Caroline, that I made you cry..

Funny how we do that, keep track of the days that we don't cry for them.

I still cry for Serenity, I was angry for so long after I lost her, it just was 
not fair, to be cliche.

She was just coming out of her shell when I lost her.

I only had her for 5 months.

And I have only had Pappy since April or May..

I would give anything just to have him walk around and "sing" to me one more 
time.

lalalalalalalala...!  
Don't cry for me, my mommy!

Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent




  - Original Message - 
  From: Caroline Kaufmann 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 4:16 PM
  Subject: RE: Update on papillon


  I'm so sorry Susan.  I really thought this would not be a day I cried at 
work!  Since Monkee passed back on July 16, I have managed to not cry at work 
in September so far, but you broke my streak!  Everything you said is so true.  
And while someday, I want to take in another Felv+ cat(s), this is probably why 
I am fostering the sick, non-felv kittens for now.  I just can't do it again so 
soon.  But, what you wrote about telling them they were the best little kitty 
in the world is so trueafter Monkee passed in my arms and I walked around 
holding him for two hours...this is exactly what I told him over and over and 
over again.  Because he was.

  -Caroline





From: "Susan Dubose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
To: , "asr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Update on papillon
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:09:18 -0500


Papillon had his vet visit today.

He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to 
walk.

Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is having eye redness 
w/discharge, his stomach is beginning to collect fluid and I believe his 
temperature was up too.

Prognosis is that his felv is "on the rise", so to say.

He received a "cocktail" shot of Depo Medrol, Dexamethasone & B-12 & some  
eye drops to be given TID.

And he told me that this was all we were going to do, and I am to call him 
daily w/  reports.

Once they start having the neuro problems, it never "goes back" to normal.

I am going to accept this, my funds are always tight & Dr. Smith knows this.

He also knows that I am in the "felv+ kitty club" for good, and he knows 
also how many more "special needs"cats I have.

And he has seen this condition so many times,so, he knows what he is 
dealing with.

He stressed 2 things for Pappy, good nutrition w/ supplements & stress free 
lifestyle as possible.

Those are the keys to the felv+ kingdom right now.

I also think what Tad posted a while back made alot of sense, that we take 
them in, knowing they are going to die sooner rather than later, and it will 
hurt us, but we go on.

We just do the best that we can do for these cats that not many people will 
open their homes to.

And it is not their fault, continously dealing w/ the death of a beloved 
pet is hard on our souls.

I understand why folks cannot do this on a regular basis.

We are blessed to have them, in so many ways, and it hurts when they pass, 
but we just hold them in their final hours and tell them they are the best 
little kitty in the whole wideworld.

But until then, everyday that we have them we greet them w/a smile and we 
tell  them  how  much we love them and how much they mean to us.. 
:)








Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent








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RE: Update on papillon

[Caroline Kaufmann]

I'm so sorry Susan.  I really thought this would not be a day I cried at work!  Since Monkee passed back on July 16, I have managed to not cry at work in September so far, but you broke my streak!  Everything you said is so true.  And while someday, I want to take in another Felv+ cat(s), this is probably why I am fostering the sick, non-felv kittens for now.  I just can't do it again so soon.  But, what you wrote about telling them they were the best little kitty in the world is so trueafter Monkee passed in my arms and I walked around holding him for two hours...this is exactly what I told him over and over and over again.  Because he was.
-Caroline


From: "Susan Dubose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: , "asr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Update on papillonDate: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:09:18 -0500



Papillon had his vet visit today.
 
He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to walk.
 
Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is having eye redness w/discharge, his stomach is beginning to collect fluid and I believe his temperature was up too.
 
Prognosis is that his felv is "on the rise", so to say.
 
He received a "cocktail" shot of Depo Medrol, Dexamethasone & B-12 & some  eye drops to be given TID.
 
And he told me that this was all we were going to do, and I am to call him daily w/  reports.
 
Once they start having the neuro problems, it never "goes back" to normal.
 
I am going to accept this, my funds are always tight & Dr. Smith knows this.
 
He also knows that I am in the "felv+ kitty club" for good, and he knows also how many more "special needs"cats I have.
 
And he has seen this condition so many times,so, he knows what he is dealing with.
 
He stressed 2 things for Pappy, good nutrition w/ supplements & stress free lifestyle as possible.
 
Those are the keys to the felv+ kingdom right now.
 
I also think what Tad posted a while back made alot of sense, that we take them in, knowing they are going to die sooner rather than later, and it will hurt us, but we go on.
We just do the best that we can do for these cats that not many people will open their homes to.
 
And it is not their fault, continously dealing w/ the death of a beloved pet is hard on our souls.
 
I understand why folks cannot do this on a regular basis.
 
We are blessed to have them, in so many ways, and it hurts when they pass, but we just hold them in their final hours and tell them they are the best little kitty in the whole wideworld.
 
But until then, everyday that we have them we greet them w/a smile and we tell  them  how  much we love them and how much they mean to us.. :)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Susan J. DuBose  >^..^

Update on papillon

[Susan Dubose]

Papillon had his vet visit today.

He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to walk.

Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is having eye redness 
w/discharge, his stomach is beginning to collect fluid and I believe his 
temperature was up too.

Prognosis is that his felv is "on the rise", so to say.

He received a "cocktail" shot of Depo Medrol, Dexamethasone & B-12 & some  eye 
drops to be given TID.

And he told me that this was all we were going to do, and I am to call him 
daily w/  reports.

Once they start having the neuro problems, it never "goes back" to normal.

I am going to accept this, my funds are always tight & Dr. Smith knows this.

He also knows that I am in the "felv+ kitty club" for good, and he knows also 
how many more "special needs"cats I have.

And he has seen this condition so many times,so, he knows what he is dealing 
with.

He stressed 2 things for Pappy, good nutrition w/ supplements & stress free 
lifestyle as possible.

Those are the keys to the felv+ kingdom right now.

I also think what Tad posted a while back made alot of sense, that we take them 
in, knowing they are going to die sooner rather than later, and it will hurt 
us, but we go on.

We just do the best that we can do for these cats that not many people will 
open their homes to.
 
And it is not their fault, continously dealing w/ the death of a beloved pet is 
hard on our souls.

I understand why folks cannot do this on a regular basis.

We are blessed to have them, in so many ways, and it hurts when they pass, but 
we just hold them in their final hours and tell them they are the best little 
kitty in the whole wideworld.

But until then, everyday that we have them we greet them w/a smile and we tell  
them  how  much we love them and how much they mean to us.. :)








Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent

Re: looking for medicine

[Susan Dubose]

It might be a prescription item, if so,hopefully your vet will be nice enough 
to write a script.

If it's for a different cat, it could be a problem.

Normalprotacol wouldbe to see the cat.
Blood panel would be in order, especially for a geriatric.


Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent




  - Original Message - 
  From: Caroline Kaufmann 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 2:16 PM
  Subject: RE: looking for medicine


  http://www.lambertvetsupply.com/sbsite.php?search_query=metoclopramide

  -Caroline





From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: looking for medicine
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:58:26 GMT


hello all, I am now fostering an elderly cat for a friend.  the cat often 
throws up.  He is not leukemia positive, but my last kitty was.  She had some 
medicine that helped her with digestion and vomitting.  I used the last of it 
on Tigger (the foster) and it worksgreat.  But I need more and they dont have 
it on petmeds website.  The vet wont sell it to me without the cat going in 
which will cost $250.  I dont have the money for it and neither does the cats 
owner.  So does anyone know where I can buy liquid metoclopramide susp. ???

thanks

Chelsea





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RE: looking for medicine

[Caroline Kaufmann]

http://www.lambertvetsupply.com/sbsite.php?search_query=metoclopramide
-Caroline


From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: looking for medicineDate: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:58:26 GMT
hello all, I am now fostering an elderly cat for a friend.  the cat often throws up.  He is not leukemia positive, but my last kitty was.  She had some medicine that helped her with digestion and vomitting.  I used the last of it on Tigger (the foster) and it worksgreat.  But I need more and they dont have it on petmeds website.  The vet wont sell it to me without the cat going in which will cost $250.  I dont have the money for it and neither does the cats owner.  So does anyone know where I can buy liquid metoclopramide susp. ???
thanks
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Re: looking for medicine

[Susan Hoffman]

http://www.1drugstore-online.com/showprice.asp?name=metoclopramide&bysearch=ok&Go.x=10&Go.y=7

"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:hello all, I am now fostering 
an elderly cat for a friend.  the cat often throws up.  He is not leukemia 
positive, but my last kitty was.  She had some medicine that helped her with 
digestion and vomitting.  I used the last of it on Tigger (the foster) and it 
worksgreat.  But I need more and they dont have it on petmeds website.  The vet 
wont sell it to me without the cat going in which will cost $250.  I dont have 
the money for it and neither does the cats owner.  So does anyone know where I 
can buy liquid metoclopramide susp. ???
  thanks
  Chelsea

looking for medicine

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

hello all, I am now fostering an elderly cat for a friend.  the cat often 
throws up.  He is not leukemia positive, but my last kitty was.  She had some 
medicine that helped her with digestion and vomitting.  I used the last of it 
on Tigger (the foster) and it worksgreat.  But I need more and they dont have 
it on petmeds website.  The vet wont sell it to me without the cat going in 
which will cost $250.  I dont have the money for it and neither does the cats 
owner.  So does anyone know where I can buy liquid metoclopramide susp. ???
thanks
Chelsea

RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update

[Melissa Lind]

Thinking about you and Kaylee. I hope everything turns out okay. Hoping for
the best.

 

Melissa

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 7:34 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update

 

Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out
that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer.  What
she does have is a tumor.  She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have
the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed.  I am very worried about this
since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it
through surgery.  Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of
the tumor and a good recovery.  

 

Thanks,
Chris


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RE: My new "pimp daddy" cat trees

[Melissa Lind]

Pet trees are so expensive-but yours sounds actually worth it. Some are so
overpriced for the crappy materials that are used. We've been meaning to
build a cat play house, but haven't yet. 

 

One thing we do is to take old spools that electrical wire was on, or
welding wire (from local companies), and cover them in scrap carpet. Our
cats love it, and the spools aren't too big for our living room. They're
about chair-height, and the cats just love ripping into them. They can also
sit on top (carpet covers the hole), and play "king of the spool" while
swatting each other on and off! Such fun!

 

Melissa

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 5:29 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: OT:My new "pimp daddy" cat trees

 

Last spring we had a table @ the Austin cat show as usual, and while there,
I purchased a new cat tree for a great price.

 

$225. sounds high, but this thing was hand made, very well hand made.

 

Very heavy base ( I could not even drag this thing) w/ 3 perches, 2 that
were semi circle & wrapped w/ a material that prevents kitty from falling
off while slumbering.

 

Like a "lip" kinda thing.

 

The 4 posts holding up the tree are all wrapped w/ sisal.

 

Anyway, I choose the black carpet w/ "faux" leopard carpet (had no idea THAT
idea could  be found) that wrap the perches.

 

Kitties LOVE it.

 

They LOVE it s much, they found the man's business card in my wallet and
ordered 2 more.

 

Only he is out of black carpet so what does he use instead?

 

Purple

 

Royal purple w/ leopard fur trim..

 

Just like a cat to pick THAT combination...

 

I am going to have to watch their spending habits more closely

 

 

 

Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent

 

 

 

 

RE: Monkee's Funeral Service

[Melissa Lind]

Caroline,

 

I think that's wonderful what you are doing in Monkee's honor and for Rambo.
That's nice that your community has such programs. No such luck here in the
sticks. So, your Catholic church has a place for memorial services for
animals and such? I'm Catholic, and I can't imagine our church doing such a
thing, but we're a little far behind the times I think. The Pope said some
nice things about animals having souls or some such thing. I thought that
was rather progressive for a conservative pope. I'll have to look for that
quote somewhere. He also lamented the treatment of animals today for food
(factory farms, etc.).

 

As for the poetry, I know exactly what you mean! I'm an English major
(finishing up masters), but I'm not a creative writer by any means. I love
writing analytically. Essays get me very excited. I even applied to law
school but chickend out and didn't take the LSAT. I appreciate poetry, but
always thought that those who write it are totally different from me. It's
all too abstract for my liking. Well, when facing the loss of my second
pregnancy last year, I found myself in a really poetic state. Odd. I'd jot
down phrases and observations while driving. There must be something
therapeutic about it. I've never written a poem out of my ideas, but I've
hung onto them in case I decide to sometime. Creative writing hurts my
brain-the right side, since my days are spent in total left-brain-ness, but
I think that poetry can be very healing. You should share your poem if
you're comfortable with that. 

 

I hope your service planning goes well. I completely understand about your
sister. My family is not very understanding about my animal passion. At
least your mom is helpful. Mine just bugs me to take her pets off her hands!
I finally got sick of it and told her that when she has 6 pets, then she can
ask me to take some, but until then, please don't bother me about it
anymore. Her pets have a fine home. They are in no need of rescue. If my mom
and sisters weren't so darn lazy and self-centered.

 

Enough ranting! I was trying to be supportive of you! Anyway, let us know
how it goes. I'm sure it will give you some peace to put Monkee to rest. It
will also allow you some time to grieve and get some sadness out. 

 

Best,

Melissa

 

 

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 8:47 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: OT: Monkee's Funeral Service

 

Melissa: In answer to your question, we haven't done Monkee's funeral
service yet.  BUT WE ARE GOING TO DO IT.  My mom and I spent a lot of time
debating where to do it and if we wanted a religious or lay person to do a
reading/say something.  We found the location...a "barn" behind my the
church I grew up going to and where I went to school.  The barn isn't really
a barn, it's a building that used to be a barn.  And tho I went to a
Catholic church and school, my mom was surprised to discover that they now
use the barn and the outdoor area behind it for things just like this.  I
kind of put it on my mom to help plan it and make phone calls/inquires and
she just lost track.  

This Sunday, we are going to the Pet Memorial Ceremony sponsored by Chance's
Spot- an online community for those grieving the loss of a pet.  It's at an
outdoor Amphitheater and there will be readings and music and everyone who
attends will get their pet's name read aloud.  I planned to take both Monkee
and Rambo (the last of our geriatric cats- 19 yo- and my favorite of the
litter, whom we put to sleep last Oct).  And by "take"- I mean their ashes.

We are still doing a separate, private ceremony for Monkee.  I wanted to do
it prior to the group ceremony on Sunday, but we just ran out of time.  I
wanted to do it tomorrow, but my Mom was dying to go to Morristown, TN to
visit her only granddaughter, Lily, and she does SO much for me, that I
can't begrudge her that.  

I will definitely let you know what we decide to do.  I am going to have
memorial prayer cards made for everyone who sent me a sympathy card (I got
tons).  My sister thinks I am crazy for wanting to do that (she told my mom
that), but she can go to H-LL!  There's a company that makes Pet Prayer
Cards online and I have picked out what I want and the pic of Monkee I want
on it.  Still deciding about the text.  I wrote a poem a week after Monkee
died.  I am NOT a poem writer AT ALL tho.  I am a writer, but not a poem
writer!  But it just came out...I still don't know where it came from?  I
thought about putting the poem I wrote on the prayer cards, especially if I
read it (or have it read- I don't know if I can get thru it) at Monkee's
ceremony.  The only person I have shared it with is my mom, yet she still
hasn't read it yet because she says she can't (because she cries)- so I
don't know if it's any good or not!  

 

But, I will keep you updated on what we decide.  I'm pretty confident The
Monk will always be my mo

Re: Too funny.....

[Susan Dubose]

Glad I could help.

I needed a goodlaugh today.

Papillon is going to the vet for some tests.

Yesterday he started the "stagger walk", if you know what I mean..  :(

Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent




  - Original Message - 
  From: Rosenfeldt, Diane 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:38 AM
  Subject: RE: Too funny.


  ROFL!!  Thanks, Susan, this was great!

   
  Diane Rosenfeldt 
  Legal Secretary
  Quarles & Brady LLP 
  411 East Wisconsin Avenue 
  Suite 2040 
  Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4497 

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  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose
  Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 8:14 PM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: OT: Too funny.


  I almost fell off my chair, laughing at this.
  Warning, tho, graphic language.
  My felv+cats went crazy trying to get into the computer.
  They live in the office so they have computer privileges.


  To my cat family and friends! This is wonderful!!!

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUraEMKs6ys





  Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
  www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
  www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
  www.shadowcats.net
"As Cleopatra lay in state,
 Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
 Purring welcomes of soft applause,
 Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
   Trajan Tennent




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RE: Too funny.....

[Rosenfeldt, Diane]

ROFL!!  Thanks, Susan, this was great!
 
 
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 8:14 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: OT: Too funny.


I almost fell off my chair, laughing at this.
Warning, tho, graphic language.
My felv+cats went crazy trying to get into the computer.
They live in the office so they have computer privileges.
 
 

To my cat family and friends! This is wonderful!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUraEMKs6ys
 

 

 

Susan J. DuBose  >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
  "As Cleopatra lay in state,
   Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
   Purring welcomes of soft applause,
   Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
 Trajan Tennent
 
 
 
 

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