[Felvtalk] Holding on...

[Jennifer Olson]

I have been allowed to hold both of my cats & 1 for my sister as they were
"put down". Using a towel around their lower half to catch anything
excreted when they leave their body helps.
Be your & your baby's best advocate when the time comes.
My heart hurts for yours,
Jen
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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Christine Dundas]

My heart is breaking for you too.  It is so unfair.  I curse this stupid
virus.   I hate the fact that there is not something more that can be done
with treatment and cure.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Stay strong.

Christine

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 7:26 AM, Sheri Burbridge 
wrote:

> Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my
> daughter's room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his
> buprenorphine but I am done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.
>
> We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see
> the point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started
> slipping it would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge
> for Violet.
>
> My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Mo

[bchapel]

Sheri
There is no better ending for our little friends than to die in the arms of 
those who loved them... and no better ending for us as well.
Mo deserves to not have his end be a repetition of his beginnings...I realize 
that I am not the most objective fellow in the world at the moment but ,having 
had my little yogi die with me holding him ... passing quietly and peacefully 
was a comfort for me. No quess workhether it was the right time. No yanking him 
from his home, to be put in a carrier and exposed to a stressful car ride.. 
placed on a metal table to meet his end in a strange place. Whenever possible 
this IS the way to go
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Re: [Felvtalk] Mo

[Sheri Burbridge]

Thank you Jen, I need all the strength I can get!

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017, 12:36 PM Jennifer Olson  wrote:

Thoughts & prayers for your strength. Mo will be completely healthy soon-
just missing you til you are reunited once more.
Jen
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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Sheri Burbridge]

Thank you all for your kind words and support. It means so much to me
during this painful time.

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017, 12:54 PM Amani Oakley  wrote:

> I am so sorry Sheri. You did everything possible. And you’re right. It is
> beyond unfair that these innocent beings should suffer and die like this.
>
>
>
> Amani
>
>
>
> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Sheri Burbridge
> *Sent:* April-11-17 7:27 AM
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>
>
> *Subject:* [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo
>
>
>
> Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my
> daughter's room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his
> buprenorphine but I am done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.
>
>
>
> We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see
> the point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started
> slipping it would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge
> for Violet.
>
>
>
> My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Little Mo

[Sheri Burbridge]

Thank you Bob, I appreciate your kind words, I'm so very sorry to hear that
little Jelly passed. I'm thankful that you showed him such love and that
surely outweighs the discomfort in the end.

Mo is very weak and has lost control of his bladder or lacks the energy to
try to get up to urinate. I realized when I picked him up and he was soaked
in urine that it was time to let him go.

I had the day off today so I have literally been in my bed with Mo on my
chest since 7am today. He rarely purrs but still enjoys being petted and
butting his head against my face and snuggling. He even seems to be
dreaming as he sleeps.

He's in no pain that I can tell. He is just very limp and lethargic. He
still sips water so I'll continue to give it to him. I have a few doses of
Buprenorphine left and I will give him those if he's conscious. My goal is
that he passes with me or in his spot. His life has been nothing but
shelters and clinics and needles and meds so I want to avoid that unless
he's in pain. We've moved from treatment to hospice care and I'm so lucky
to spend this time with him.

My grief comes in waves but I am at least certain that I did all I could
for him. I'm also so thankful for our happy healthy Violet. They look alike
and she has patches of his coloring. I feel like we still will have a piece
of him in her.

For now, I'm soaking in his cuddles. It will never be enough time.

Sheri

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017, 3:39 PM ROBERT CHAPEL  wrote:

> Sheri.
> I could not BE more sorry to hear this... it is SO close to my heart as
> well and has been from the time you started to write about little MO.
> Thank you so much for giving your love and care to this unfortunate
> little guy...  it's so hard to accept this level of injustice sometimes
> and the only comfort _ I _ get is when lovely people like yourself step
> in and try to give help and comfort to these lovely creatures...
> I lost the Battle with my little Jelly very early in the AM on Monday
> and it was not an easy passing  I wish that I had not held on as
> long  If little mo is uncomfortable I would definitely suggest that
> you euthanize him lest he die uncomfortably.  but... that is
> obviously coming from a person who is still feeling guilty that he
> waiting too long himself.I know how hard you have been trying
> and I have immense respect for your giving heart and compassion for the
> little creatures who have no one but us( and the many other animal
> caretakers out there)... to look out for them   Whatever else you
> feel...know that you should value your pure heart.
>
> Bob
>
>
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> wrote:
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Re: [Felvtalk] Little Mo

[ROBERT CHAPEL]

Sheri.
I could not BE more sorry to hear this... it is SO close to my heart as 
well and has been from the time you started to write about little MO.   
Thank you so much for giving your love and care to this unfortunate 
little guy...  it's so hard to accept this level of injustice sometimes 
and the only comfort _ I _ get is when lovely people like yourself step 
in and try to give help and comfort to these lovely creatures...
I lost the Battle with my little Jelly very early in the AM on Monday 
and it was not an easy passing  I wish that I had not held on as 
long  If little mo is uncomfortable I would definitely suggest that 
you euthanize him lest he die uncomfortably.  but... that is 
obviously coming from a person who is still feeling guilty that he 
waiting too long himself.    I know how hard you have been trying 
and I have immense respect for your giving heart and compassion for the 
little creatures who have no one but us( and the many other animal 
caretakers out there)... to look out for them   Whatever else you 
feel...know that you should value your pure heart.


Bob


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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Amani Oakley]

I am so sorry Sheri. You did everything possible. And you’re right. It is 
beyond unfair that these innocent beings should suffer and die like this.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sheri 
Burbridge
Sent: April-11-17 7:27 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my daughter's 
room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his buprenorphine but I am 
done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.

We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see the 
point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started slipping it 
would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge for Violet.

My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair.
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[Felvtalk] Mo

[Jennifer Olson]

Thoughts & prayers for your strength. Mo will be completely healthy soon-
just missing you til you are reunited once more.
Jen
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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Sandy]

Sheri my heart hurts for you. Mo and you are in my thoughts and I offer prayers 
of comfort. Thank you so much for all the care and love given to Mo. 
Sandy W 


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From: "Sheri Burbridge"  
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:26:59 AM 
Subject: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo 

Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my daughter's 
room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his buprenorphine but I am 
done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care. 

We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see the 
point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started slipping it 
would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge for Violet. 

My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair. 

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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[dlgegg]

Keeping you in my prayers.  You have tried the best you could and you have 
learnd from this.  Life is an ongoing series of lessons.  The main thing is you 
loved him and tried to help him, he knows this.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Marlene Snowman]

Thoughts are with you and Mo

M

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> On Apr 11, 2017, at 8:26 AM, Sheri Burbridge  wrote:
> 
> Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my daughter's 
> room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his buprenorphine but I 
> am done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.
> 
> We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see the 
> point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started slipping 
> it would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge for Violet.
> 
> My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair. 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Katherine K.]

So much love to you and Mo. <3 He knows you love him. Sending you strength
during this sad time.

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 8:25 AM, kat  wrote:

> Sheri,
>
> My heart is breaking for you & little Mo - You've done the best you could
> with what you knew at the time - and all of it with great Love & compassion
> for Mo.  Each one of our furry babies teaches us so much & loves us no
> matter what.  And they take a piece of out hearts & all of our love with
> them when it is their time to transition, so none of this is ever in vain.
> Holding you in my thoughts & prayers.
>
> Kat (Mew Jersey)
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:26 AM
> *From:* "Sheri Burbridge" 
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> *Subject:* [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo
> Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my
> daughter's room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his
> buprenorphine but I am done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.
>
> We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see
> the point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started
> slipping it would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge
> for Violet.
>
> My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[kat]

Sheri,

 

My heart is breaking for you & little Mo - You've done the best you could with what you knew at the time - and all of it with great Love & compassion for Mo.  Each one of our furry babies teaches us so much & loves us no matter what.  And they take a piece of out hearts & all of our love with them when it is their time to transition, so none of this is ever in vain.  Holding you in my thoughts & prayers.

 

Kat (Mew Jersey)

 

Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:26 AM
From: "Sheri Burbridge" 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my daughter's room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his buprenorphine but I am done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.

 

We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see the point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started slipping it would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge for Violet.

 

My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair. 
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[Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Sheri Burbridge]

Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my daughter's
room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his buprenorphine but
I am done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.

We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see
the point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started
slipping it would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge
for Violet.

My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair.
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