Re: To Pam
i'm happy you liked it!!! Pam Norman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great group! And a vet founded it? Wow! And you're inj Michigan? I'm in Wisconsin I'm bookmarking it. Pam Sherry DeHaan wrote: Here is the website so you can read the story, http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/crashslanding.html You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
Re: Good thoughts for Caroline
Kelley,good thoughts and prayers going out to you and Carline. Sherry Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got up this morning and Carline was sick. I took her to the hospital..she had 2 seizures in the car...they don't know what is wrong with her but she will be staying in the ER for the weekend...it doesn't look very good. She's lost a lot of weight and was dehydrated w/vomiting -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
Re: Please add Scamper to the CLS list
Sam and Marcia,I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Scamper.Hugs to you both. Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add our cat Scamper of 18 years to the CLS list. He lost his fight with cancer and CRF, he died in my arms. He will go to the rainbow bridge to reunite with his sibling Eli who passed last year of complications form FIV. His memory will be kept alive, so in part he will be be still alive. He will be cremated, and then when my wife passes his ashes will join hers. He was the kitten that did not stay down stairs in the box we made for him. He jumped/climbed up the stairs to our bedroom, jump/climbed up the comforter on our water bed to sleep with us. Whitey Elric Bone, Regis, Luceria, Geo, Saiko, Stumpy, Marely, Eli, Cuddles, Butch, Romeo, Dartanion, Satan, Ni**er, Sasquash, Little Tux, Big Tux, and the too many others, help him at that place of rest, help him to enjoy being healthy and young again. Sam and Marcia - Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.
Horus Please Add to the CLS :(
Horus I only got to know through e-mails and pic from Dr. Jen.He had to have one of his eyes removed and was blind in the other.He suffered severe head trauma and lived at Jens house.He slept next to her every night and purred his little heart out to her.(I am crying now as I write this) Dr. Jen became very attached to this beautiful black boy.He lost control of his tongue and was not able to eat properly.She really HATED to admit defeat but had to let him go on the 27th.He was also felv+. I admire ALL that she does for these wonderful babies!! Thank you all for being here for me. Sherry - Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us.
Re: Skidboot video
Nina,that was a very sweet and heartwarming video.Thank you for sharing with us. :) Sherry Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a video that had me in happy tears, something I know we could all use: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5249518974978628334pr=goog-sl - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
Sasquatch Please add to the CLS :(
This sweet gray handsome boy will be missed by all the volunteers at Sids.Dr. Jen had to let him go with dignity today.Thank you all for being here. Sherry - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: my thoughts are with you all
The same goes to you Kerry,thank YOU too, Sherry MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanted to say to all the wonderful folks on the list that although I'm unable to participate much these days, my heart and thoughts are always with you. You are the most special group of people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. (I include Michelle (Lerner) here, who I think is still unsubscribed and will copy this to her separately.) My condolences as always to all those that have lost a furbabe, and my heartfelt wishes for a speedy and full recovery to those that are sick. much love and big hugs to you all, Kerry M. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.
Re: PLEASE Pray for my Charity....
Oh Patti I wish I was there to help you and sweet Charity.I hope she starts to
feel better soon,and you can get her to the Dr.
Sherry
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As most of you remember, Charity [feral mom dumped w/ babies] I have
a long controversial history.. [She got out of taped-up box, so I had
Timmy Thomas as bottle babies. ]
I was able to trap her, but she escaped while I was cleaning her crate
[post spaying thank heavens]. I decided not to re-trap her since I had a
special area for ALL the strays/ferals here. And, also, she had me in ER so
many times... Clearly, she disliked humans, and after being tossed out like
trash I couldn't blame her. I believed she had been somebody's cat once
upon a time when she had babies, well, they DUMPED them (Education IS
the key. Spay/Neuter all your babies)
So, I believed as long as she always had food shelter [here], it would be
less stressful than trying to re-trap her. And, she had her constant
companion, Black Bart
However, life can change so fast...
I had my MVA, my room mate was NOT tending my stray/feral area when I
finally got home from hosp., o my way to Dr. I saw Charity running across the
very heavily traveled, busy road I live on So, despite all my handicaps
I made a promise right then that I would tend to my stray/feral area... Even
opened up the barn so they could get indoors when weather turned bad..
So, I was very concerned about the cats I'd been tending to, but, I managed
to hobble out to barn area to feed water, put fresh bedding out, etc.
(And barn is W-A-Y back in yard, never a problem before MVA, but after, well,
it's very difficult for me to get there) But, da_n it, I made a promise to
these lost souls..
I was thrilled when I saw Charity Bart back in the area.. Made me even
more determined to get out there so they wouldn't wander get killed on the
road..
Which I did. But, the snow and ice this winter really made it even more
difficult.. But, despite my problems, I kept barn open, re-insulated spots,
etc. NOT EASY, but I somehow managed to get it done.
After all, I made a promise
So, one snowy night early Feb.. while I was out walking my Rottie, [Lady]Bug,
who's bigger than me no less, lo behold, guess who stalks me out? Miss
Charity Now mind you, Bug is deaf, I'm almost blind [great
combination, huh?]... I heard this pitiful plea, couldn't see who it
was, but Bug, who lives loves all my furbabies, saw her {Charity}, went
totally ballistic - strange cat in her territory... When I finally
realized it was Charity, I was mortified to say the leastJust imagine
the thoughts running thru my head - me falling, Bug getting off leash
Charity's demise...ABSOLUTELY HORRIFIC, that's putting it mildly..
Somehow I managed to get Bug back into house. But sweet Charity was on a
mission... She NEVER gave up, and actually came waited for me on back
porch - something she never did! So, when I went back out, w/ a carrier
no less, I decided the time was right.. But, not having any strength on my
right arm, it was a disaster, to say the least.Neither of us would give
up..And, she insisted I hobble on the snow/ice out to barn! She was
patient w/ me, but a tad irritated.. She knew what she had to do
So, we finally get out to barn, where I thanked the lord I had my recliner
[Boy, did I ever need that!!!]
Lo behold My Bart was there! And obviously in VERY poor shape!
And, this mean 'ole intact feral came right up to me, rubbing my legs! I
was shocked! He had never approached me prior, always ran off when he
caught a mere glance, and now he was almost a love muffin. Something was
off. Big time
He looked very ill - skinny, bloated in abdomen, you name it, I
actually though e was another stray/feral - until I saw his shrunken
equipment...Then I just knew it was our Bart. So, I set him up, made an
emergency appt. deep down inside, my heart was broken..
While waiting the 2 days for appt., , he ate very well, turned into a
love-muffin, I kind of got my hopes up...BIG MISTAKE!!
At my vet, Dr. V. started to drain fluid, I finally asked him to stop.
Also, Bart was pale white, all over almost NOT a good sign.
He was also mostly blind.. Among numerous other things
NO WAY TO EXIST.
So, I made the dreaded decision.Very, very hard. but thought Bart would
NOT have the [or any] quality of life. [And, he was an old man.]
Ok, now to Charity.We DID have a vet. appt.soon after, but I had to
cancel because three was NO way to get her in carrierWane a compete exam,
including BW, but never got there. And, she was doing so well. My primary
concern was Puma, I must admit...
Now get this. Thurs. PM she
Re: Charity (Crossed The Bridge)
Oh Patti,I am soo sorry that sweet Charity had to leave you.You are in my
prayers.Take care of yourself.She knew you loved her VERY much.Hugs to you.
Sherry
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't know just how I can even write this, but my Charity DID
cross.. I can only pray it was peaceful.. But, w/ her pitiful crying, I
know she was in pain.
And, someone [sorry, memory is shot] mentioned getting a cab But,
since I moved, my [wonderful] vet is in Md., I'm in a small town in Pa. With
NO cab service...
It all happened so [too] fast, I am in shock, besides myself.. Don't know
what to do...
And, trust me, I DID try contacting many people...As far as house
calls, well, no one was available. They all said Wait 'til
Monday..Yeah, sure. I deep down inside, knew Monday would be too
late BUT, I DID pray for a miracle.. Didn't want to give up...
I can only be glad that she finally had a home knew she was very much
loved..{Lot of solace that brings me now]
And, it's Saturday, HOT I want to have her cremated vet's not in til
Moday.And, I also don't have a trunk freezer for her remains.. Can't
get any worse...
And, being up w/ her the whole time, I'm just too devastated to even try to
get some rest..
Thank you ALL for your prayers suggestions.[This list has the BEST people.
so caring. understanding.The MAIN reason I never left after losing my
Ethan]
I did write Belinda for the CLS separately
Have to go. With my vision problems with all these tears, I can't see at
all now..
Much love, with tears,
Patti her [remaining] gang
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Re: Kisa is gone :(
Cassandra,I am so sorry you lost yopur sweet Kisa.She was lucky to have you to love her. Hugs to you, Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kisa passed away this morning while I was at work, exactly one month after Koda. My heart is broken, especially since I wasn't there with her at the end. I had prayed and hoped so much that she would continue to improve after she started eating again a week and a half ago. I suppose it was just too much for her to overcome. The anemia never really did improve much. Though her breathing was better, her skin was so pale. The last few days, her appetite faltered again, and she was getting weaker. I didn't think today would be the day she died, though i'm relieved she didn't have to go on suffering much longer. I don't think she was in pain, and I sincerely hope she wasn't in pain at the end. It was just so hard to see her so weak when she was as active and happy as a kitten 3 weeks ago. Kisa is going to be missed more than words can say. She never quite saw her 3rd birthday, but the time she spent with us will never be forgotten. She was special in so many ways, I wouldn't even know where to start to list them all. Fearless, loving, gentle, playful, curious, and sweet are just a few of the words that describe her. She's been sleeping on my pillow the last few nights, and i'm going to miss her warmth so much. If it ever stops raining, she will be buried next to Koda tonight. I made a rock garden full of flowers on top of Koda's grave. Now Kisa will join her there. Cassandra - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
Re: OT: Regarding a freak accident to my hubby..it is long...sorry!
Wow!! Terrie that is horrible.Of course I will send good thoughts and prayers to him. Sherry elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is terrible! I'll be saying prayers for all of you and also that he makes a full recovery. Please keep us posted. elizabeth On 6/13/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (I want apologized if you have already seen this from other groups I'm on) Hello all, I wanted to make everyone aware or least be alert of what can happen when you get behind brush mowers whether it's up close or at a distance. It is very dangerous. Yesterday, my husband was about 20 feet behind a tractor that had a brush mower on it which was operated by his friend. My husband was looking for items that may have been sticking out of the ground that the mower didn't get. Anyway, a huge rock flew out from the mower and my husband said he seen it at the corner of his eye. By then it was too late. The rock hit him on his right arm below the elbow and broke his arm in two places. I had to call 911 for help he was bleeding and going into shock. He was taken to the hospital and had x-rays done on him. The time was around noontime that this happened. My Dr. was on call who is a orthopedic surgeon had to do emergency surgery on him. I have a lot of faith in him as he done my knee replacements and other bone surgeries. One of the bones is shattered in my husband's arm and he said it look like a gunshot wound. He was taken into surgery about 5 pm was returned back to his room about 9:15 pm last night. The Dr. told me he was bad that he could lose his arm especially below the elbow. He has muscle and tissue damage. Many fragments of the bone was floating in his arm. Did what he could do for him at this point. Only time will tell. Since, my husband is a Diabetic and has HEP C from tainted blood in the 60's from a blood transfusion he is considered high risk. He has a tube in him that they call a Vacu this is to suck all the infection and excess blood from the area. He is also on two different IV lines for the loss of blood and for antibiotics. He is being monitored closely. I did noticed his blood pressure was high. So he will be in the hospital for at least some time. He will be taken back into surgery tomorrow to check out more of the damage and try to repair more of his arm. By the way my husband is right handed this is the arm that got injured. Some of you already know he just had two recent right shoulder surgeries on the same arm. He was supposed to return back to work for light duty on the 19th of this month. Believe it or not he was looking forward going back to work after being off for almost a year. Now that this has happened I don't know what we are going to do. Please pray and hope he doesn't lose part of his arm. That he makes full recovery. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ - See what's free at AOL.com. - Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains.
Re: CLS for Jet
Tad and Marie,my thoughts are with you in this sad time.Hugs to you both Sherry Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sweet black cat Jet just passed away just a few minutes ago June 12, 2007 She is the 5th of the 6 FeLV+ cats from Angel Wings... She has been here with me for 2 years.. She is probably about 5 years old... She has been healthy all the time she was here and enjoyed her life here with Marie and myself and all the other cats... She has been especially close to my feral cat who was just starting to tame when jet came here... Jet most often slept curled up next to me and that's where she was tonight when I felt those now all to familiar little muscle contractions that signals when life has left the body on this earth... I knew her time was coming about a month ago when she started acting like an older cat and slowed down sum but even tonight she was eating but she had been acting quite weak today and only an hour before she passed was the 1st time that she wasn't able to stand up and walk... I pulled her up close to me and she felt comfortable... We all will miss our Jet Cat... Tad and Marie. - Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.
Re: Please add Nookie to CLS
Jeni sorry for your loss of Nookie,thank you for taking care of her. Sherry JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nookie passed on saturday night. She was a feral we took in a year ago, and though she hide quite a bit she was finally coming out and hanging out near us. She curled up into the little hiding place we made for her under the stairs and passed away peacefully. Thank you for all the support Jeni Meer and Cree _ Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only on MSN http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
Victor Please add to the CLS :(
Sweet Victor a cat with the most beautiful green eyes lost his battle to felv today.He was living with Camden,the same guy that recently lost Laurel.THis is his 3rd one he lost to this aweful disease.He has such a big heart for adopting the feleuks.I really though Victor was going to make it much longer.Thank you all for your support. Sherry and her 5 beautiful fur kids - Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out.
Re: Victor Please add to the CLS :(
Cassandra you are right,these kitties are sweeter and loving.That is why I have 3 with fiv 1 with felv and 1 that has nothing but originally tested positive for felv,then after a year and a half he retested negative.I Love ALL the felv and fiv babies at Sids.They are VERY special and dear to my heart.While I am posting could you add Benjamin to your prayers one more time? He is not doing well at all.Dr. Jen told us to spoil him and love him as much as we can cause it is just a matter of time.Send sweet Benj some good vibes.He is a wonderful black boy.Thank you Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry Victor didn't make it. It does take a big heart to take in kitties who have odds against them for living long lives. I think though, that these kitties are a little more sweet and loving than average, because they know that each day is precious. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:25 PM Subject: Victor Please add to the CLS :( Sweet Victor a cat with the most beautiful green eyes lost his battle to felv today.He was living with Camden,the same guy that recently lost Laurel.THis is his 3rd one he lost to this aweful disease.He has such a big heart for adopting the feleuks.I really though Victor was going to make it much longer.Thank you all for your support. Sherry and her 5 beautiful fur kids - Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/852 - Release Date: 6/17/2007 8:23 AM - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
Keera and Carolina Please add to CLS
This has been a tough week in rescue here.First Camden with Victor and now Carolina a beautiful Dilute calico who finally found a furever home with Camdens mom passed away today.And Keera a feisty girl who was being fostered by one of our volunteers boyfriend also passed today.Jen sais it is days like these that she feels like hanging up her stethescope.Thank you all. Sherry - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda
Cassandra I am so sorry you lost your sweet Tomi.You were a great Mama to him.Hugs to you, Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra - Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!
Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda
Cassandra,they are absolutley beautiful angels C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Knowing there are people out there who truly understand and care without having ever met myself or my babies means so much to me. This is a link to a picture I made the first time Tomi was sick, and have since had printed and framed (Tomi is on the left, Kisa on the right): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg . Now that they are both gone, I guess it is even more fitting. Here is another pic that I like of them: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/Kissing.jpg Today is still pretty tough for me. I still can hear Tomi's cries at the end, and it is breaking my heart. Everytime I think of it, I just feel like punching something. I felt so useless and terrified for him. I realize I lost my best friend after my husband yesterday. Even if we were to get another kitten or two one day, I don't think i'll ever have as close a bond again as I did with Tomi. I just wish he could have stayed for longer than the 2.5 years I had with him. My house feels so empty now. I can no longer give my little boy a good long hug when I feel upset. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 6/23/2007 11:08 AM - You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me
Mary Christine that is so true about cycles in the shelters.We seem to lose alot in April and June.Sounds wierd but it was like that last year and this year at Sids. MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it actually isn't, unless it continues. anyone who works with large numbers of cats know that sometimes it goes in cycles--you can go months without losing any but the obvious candidates, then suddenly seem to hit a patch of whatever, and suddenly lose a number. it's how it balances out that matters. plus, with rescue animals, coming through a public shelter, in a part of the country that has extremes in temperature, amounts of moisture, and no real seasons to kill off parasites, etc., until cats start coming into these shelters with a full copy of both their genetic profiles and their medical histories, it's impossible to know what predispositions they are bringing with them, and what hidden conditions. yeah, just my opinion, but based upon working with a population of 600+ cats. MC On 6/28/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as shelter rescue work, 4 cats in such a short timeframe is not a normal rate of death. It is exceesively high. 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 10:45 AM Subject: Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me Hi Kelley, I'm sorry to hear this. I honestly don't know what to tell you. I have no idea what could be causing the deaths. Are you sure the deaths are related? I am wondering since you do shelter work if four cats out of ? (how many) is a normal rate of loss, given the circumstances (ie. shelter cats are more likely to be found when rescued with already compromised immune systems). I don't know much about shelter work, so others with experience will hopefully help you. Please keep us posted. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the toll so far from this year, not including kittens. Joey - 10 - died in late April. Being treated for AIHA. Lucky Lady - 12 - got sick, was adopted by my vet, apparently recovered but is now dying, they think cancer. Caroline - ran up a bill in excess of $1,000. No one knows what was or is wrong. Possible FIP (but she's getting better), brain cancer, toxo. Suzie - I don't even want to see the bill and don't know how I am going to pay it. Possible FIP, toxo. They are all 5 and up. All presented with massive dehydration (skin tenting), anorexia, massiive weight loss. Some w/neuro symptoms..bloodwork varying... All tested neg/neg for FELV. Tehy are down to looking in my house for asbestos and leadsomeone please help me...I don't know what is killing my cats -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! 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 ~~~ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: Suzie crossed the bridge
Kelley I am so sorry about your sweet Suzie.Hugs to you Sherry Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't like other cats much. She was positive for FIP. Dr Samon euthanized her this morning. I wish I had been there, but they said she was comatose.. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! - Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Ambrose Please add to the CLS :(
Well we lost yet another precious handsome guy.Ambrose went through so much in his life,he was a hurricane Katrina cat,and was with us since just after I started volunteering back in November 2005.He was 10 years old when he first came to us.He loved his Temptation treats and as soon as he would see me with them that handsome gentle guy would meow at me with the softest meow.I will miss Ambrose. :( Thanks for your support, Sherry - Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
Re: Wallace with the angels now
Jean,I am so sorry for your loss of Wallace.Hugs to you Sherry Jean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings, folks. I'd like to thank everybody for the support and suggestions through my Wallace's brief-but-terminal illness. I'm sorry to report that he left this world on July 4 at 6:40PM, in my arms. My LJ post is here: http://lyonessnyc.livejournal.com/68839.html and a portrait I'd taken last year is here: http://lyonessnyc.livejournal.com/69444.html I love digital photography, and it's made great portraits of my kitties possible. If you try, make sure you have a macro function (it's usually the little flower on a button) so you get their little faces in focus. This is a wonderful group of people, and I'm grateful for all the help and support I got. I joined because I was trying to help a FeLeuk cat (not mine) find a home, and one of you wonderful people took Aries in and from all reports, he's happy and healthy. I salute the good work you all do, caring for these kitties. Again, thanks. -Jean Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink QA. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545367 - Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut.
Re: Monkee is gone
Caroline I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Monkee(love the name)Hugs to you. Sherry Caroline Kaufmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My beloved cat Monkee passed last night in my arms while I held him with my Mom standing next to my side. At about 2:30 a.m. We were going to take him to Dr. Maier's for euthanasia this morning at 8:00 a.m. I thought he could make it until then and that he wouldn't want to go to a strange emergency vet clinic he'd never been to before for his passing. I didn't know he was that bad. I feel so bad. It was so horrible. He was having some trouble breathing, but I was usually able to calm him down by holding him and giving him flower essences. He had begun to have trouble walking and he would cry at me really loudly when he wasn't able to do something he wanted to do because his brain was not getting enough oxygen (like walk around). I didn't want him to be in pain or suffer and I feel like I failed him. He did go really quick, but I was hysterical as it was happening. We were on my bed and I was holding him. He took a last gasp of air and then he stopped. When his body when limp, I felt like I might die too. I think the only thing that helped me and my mom was that she has rescue remedy with her and we both took it right away. It sounds odd to say that, but immediately after it happened, I felt a sense of peace-- for him. I think the rescue remedy helped my breathing at that time. I just held him afterwards and talked to him and pet him and kissed him for about two hours. I told him how wonderful he was and that I would never be the same without him. I walked around the house, sat with him on the porch he loved so much and took him outside for his last time to hold him while sitting on the front steps. I have never had an animal die in my arms like that and to have it be my best friend-- the best companion I've ever had...my heart just feels like it's wrenching in half. I feel guilty and traumatized. I am having a hard time erasing the memories of his passing. When I close my eyes, I see his face as he took his last breath. I don't how to recover from that. I've never been lonely since I had Monkee and now that he's gone, that loneliness is crashing in. I hope all of you are able to continue to care for your cats and give them the peace and love that they so desperately need. I admire those of you who take care of multiple FelV cats and have lost some in the past and continue to keep doing the work that you do. My thoughts and my prayers are now with all of you and your babies. I felt like I didn't have the mental energy to devote many of my prayers in the past few weeks to any cat other than Monkee, but I will be praying for you now. I also wanted to remind everyone that you never really know the power of what love can do for a cat like Monkee, until you experience it. When I found him, he was a crazy, dirty, little ragamuffin eating doves, baby rabbits, and whatever else he could catch in the courtyard of my law school apartment complex in Northern Ky 4 years ago. And four years and 1 month ago, I couldn't take his living it up in the killing fields- as I called it- anymore. It took so long to get him to be a somewhat normal cat. Something bad must have happened to him because he was already neutered when I found him, so he had to have belong to someone. He was deathly afraid of men and it took until probably about this past year for that fear to almost subside. I don't think anyone else in my life (other than myself) believed that he'd ever be trusting, cuddling, sweet, lfunny, love-bug that he was with me. The first time I turned on my radio and my tv after I had brought him into my life, he freaked out and hid under the bed for hours. After lots of love and being spoiled rotten, and having four years to experience as many things as possible, he had truly become my best friend. He would comfort me when something went horribly wrong in my life and the past 4 years have been pretty turbulent for me so he had a lot of comforting to do. He was what always cheered me up when I was at my lowest low and he was what kept going. He slept on my bed with me every night and even when I was just away for one night, I would miss him and miss having him there in the morning to wake up with. I am going to miss him so much. I also wanted to say Thank You for being such an instant support group for Monkee and I. We really needed help these past few weeks and you all really came through for us. Thank you, Caroline - Missed the show? Watch videos of the Live Earth Concert on MSN. - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
Celia Please add to the CLS :(
We lost another one of our Sids kids today.Sweet Celia was a beautiful calico who was very laid back and never had a mean bone in her body.She will be missed by us all. Sherry - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
Re: A Very Special Cat video
Hideyo I too cried watching it.There are a couple other videos on there too that are heartwarming. :) Thanks Terrie,I sent it to a couple animal lovers as well. Sherry HIDEYO YAMAMOTO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh my gosh -- that's just so sweet -- I started crying as I watch it -- that's very special.. thank you for sending it to me, I would share with others as well. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 9:31 AM Subject: OT: A Very Special Cat video This is heartwarming as this was sent to me from another group. If you have dial-up it is worth the wait to watch. http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQG6V1MOVY Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
Gus Please add to the CLS :(
We lost our sweet Gus today,he had felv and fiv.His body just could not take any more.He came to the shelter a month before I started there almost 2 years ago.He will be sadly missed. Sherry - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
Re: Inky is 21 now!!!!
Hi Kerry you give Inky a big 21st birthday kiss for me!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKY :o) Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi everyone, I haven't been here in awhile, and I do see there are many new people..So just want you all to know (those of you that remember us) that Inky turned 21 last Thursday..I know he isn't felv+, but you guys helped me with some of his problems while I was dealing with my Bandy's illness. We are always thankful for your knowledge and compassion for our fur babies. Inky had blood work about 3 wks ago and his hyper-t has gotten worse, but the increase in meds is working again so far...kidney values are still high, but better...and the ibd is doing ok.. so he is my shining star.. Bandy has been gone little over 6 months now and I miss him so..He will always be with me. My best to you all and I hope all your babies are doing well today..If we can ever help, please email me direct..I am going to try to catch up. If any of my experiences with Bandy (who was FIV+ and Felv+) I would be glad to offer what I can. We dealt with alot of different things. Our best to you all, Kerry, Angel's Bandy, Lil Rascal, Buster, Snoopy, Striper, Albert and Alberta Inky and the rest of the crew - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
Benjamin Please add to the CLS :(
I am writing this in tears,Benny was such a sweet sweet black kitty.He was just wasting away to nothing.I tried to get him to eat everytime I was there.Monday he ate many treats(which he lived for) and a bit of canned food.But he was down to 7 pounds from 14.We tried everything and Jen said WE can't keep him here just for US it just is not fair to him.I agree but it hurts so very much.I am sorry for all the sad posts I write,it is a hard job volunteering for sick kitties.Thank you all for helping me through it all. Sherry and our MANY fur angels - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.
Spencer Please add to the CLS :(
I just got home from camping and recieved an e-mail that we lost sweet Spencer,a young tabby boy.We sure are having our share of losses this summer.Thanks all Sherry - Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool.
Joy Please add to the CLS :(
Here we go again,sweet beautiful Joy a tortie that loved giving you kisses on your face passed away today while under to be checked out,she was going down hill and had fiv and felv.She was the first kitty that I noticed in the window when I drove up to check it out before starting my volunteering.I will miss that sweet tortie girl. Sherry - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: Joy Please add to the CLS :(
Hi Wendy I am doing pretty good.The volunteering is very rewarding but also heartbreaking.I am proud to be able to love them while they are here. I also still have my missing Maizee days.Otherwise doing pretty good.How about you?? Sherry wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sherry, I hope you're doing great. I'm sorry to hear about Spencer and Joy. They were lucky to know you. How are you doing these days? :) 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: Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 8:00:11 PM Subject: Joy Please add to the CLS :( Here we go again,sweet beautiful Joy a tortie that loved giving you kisses on your face passed away today while under to be checked out,she was going down hill and had fiv and felv.She was the first kitty that I noticed in the window when I drove up to check it out before starting my volunteering.I will miss that sweet tortie girl. Sherry - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
Re: Joy Please add to the CLS :(
Thank you Glenda :) glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, Thank you for all you do for these sweet little guys and thank you for letting the world take note of them at their passing. Each and every one of them are incredibly special. Any one of them could have been one of our beloved cats. They deserve to be mourned by all of us who love cats. I'm sure Spencer and Joy are together in a beautiful place free of all their sadness and pain, with all the other wonderful little souls that have been lost by each of us at one time or another. Thank you again for all you give to these sweet little guys. Sending our love, Glenda and family --- Sherry DeHaan wrote: Here we go again,sweet beautiful Joy a tortie that loved giving you kisses on your face passed away today while under to be checked out,she was going down hill and had fiv and felv.She was the first kitty that I noticed in the window when I drove up to check it out before starting my volunteering.I will miss that sweet tortie girl. Sherry - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545433 - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.
Re: Joy Please add to the CLS :(
Thank you Terrie,I sure hope I will get to see these wonderful babies again. :) Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, I don't know how you do it...but it takes a hell of a person to be around all the ones that are in your shelter. It seems you have had your share of losses lately. Thank god for good people such as yourself to give love and care to those in need. I'm so sorry to hear about Spencer and Joy. They are now free and chasing butterflies at the bridge. You are an angel yourself. There will a place for you in heaven as well. Take care! Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
Re: Oh my Goodness!/Susan-Percy
Patti good to hear from you!!! :) I too agree about the FIV boys,I have 3 and they are the most beautiful sweet boys ever!! Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I absolutely LOVE Percy [As a name] And you are so right w/ your comment about Percy having many other names!!! I know, with my own purr-sonal experiences, both at home at shelter, all babies have their own purr-sonal list of names we go by..And what's absolutely amazing, and awesome, they all seem to respond to their name at that specific moment. They are so ever smart perspective... When people stop by house inquire about their names, I, of course, reel out the whole list for each one!!! Of course, never fails, I get that look tons of questions, mostly like why Fluffy or Tom wouldn't suffice Guess you must be a genuine critter person to understand, huh? [ Or, A CRAZY CAT LADY, which I've also been called.. NEVER to my face though. Go figure! ] Looks like you will have to put more dishes out.. I'm with you on that thought, 'as long as they're eating!' Even my ferals got Evo.No complaints there. But, w/ my dear, ancient Puma, those Elegant Medleys from Fancy Feast, I really believe they certainly saved, at least, really helped my boy along. Along w. meat baby food, people tuna And, I was able to add supplements, so we all were happy. I too, absolutely love those big-headed FIV boys And, I swear, w/ all my years in rescue, B-I-G FIV+ boys hold a special place in my heart They're such LOVE MUFFINS!!! And, sadly. due to lack of adequate information available, too often overlooked!! Til the day I die, I will always believe EDUCATION IS THE KEY Need [many] more people out there at least attempting to educate!!! Prior to my MVA, I made a point to get out no less than 1X week to do what I could handing out brochures, pamphlets, etc. at a local [major] pet shoppe, one who would not sell companion animals, but rather encouraged adoptions from shelters (In fact, several times a year, they engaged in employee incentive programs. and, our shelter benefited, VERY nicely I must add, from their employee incentive programs...) Oh, I've rambled again. Much love to your [very fortunate] Percy and the rest of your babies...And, blessings for all the work you've done...I pray that you can continue for a VERY LONG time. [I'm just fortunate I had been able to do so much prior to my MVA] One must always remember that sometimes life isn't a bed of roses. It can, and sadly does, throw some pretty mean curves along the path Never take any day for grantedOne NEVER knows what the future holds Words from a woman who knows only TOO well... Hugs, Patti her gang - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry but please indulge
Jenna your story of your beautiful Satine has me in tears.It is the hardest thing to go through when you love them so much.She was lucky to have the both of you.I went through it with my Maizee Grace almost 2 years ago and this really hit me hard. Sherry Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: im so sorry beckie- i will keep you and moeman in my prayers. It feels odd to write about this now as my husband and i were crying remembering our beloved siamese calico lady. This is my experience and I hope it helps you. My baby died at home. That was important to me, and i wanted it that way though my husband was very caucious about it. I wanted her to be comfortable and not with people she was afraid of and being stressed out. I have seen people go kicking and screaming and while in trauma that might be more beneficial, in the case of terminal illness it makes it harder. So after that experience (this was with my grandmother) I told myself that if this happened with my animals- i wanted it to be gentle and peaceful. There is a line from the nbc show Heros where Peter the hospice nurse says, death can be beautiful, if you let it be. Though most may reject this statement because it is not something most want to think about, I can say that I do agree with it. It doesn't make it hurt less, but it made it easier for me to deal with. She stopped eating, and slept all the time. She didn't purr and did not want to be held. In her prime she was very talkative and loved being held and paraded around our apartment. Eventually she stopped her toilet activiites- which actually was a relief because she had a lot of blood (stool was a dark tar color) in it and that was very tough. I started having a feeling that it was going to be on sunday because i started getting a song in my head about a relationship ending that is from Aspects of love by Andrew Lloyd Weber. The song is Tell me on a sunday. Don't write a letter when you want to leave Don't call me at 3 a.m. from a friend's apartment I'd like to choose how I hear the news Take me to a park that's covered with trees Tell me on a Sunday please Don't leave in silence with no word at all Don't get drunk and slam the door That's no way to end this I know how I want you to say goodbye Find a circus ring with a flying trapeze Tell me on a Sunday please That day - on sunday- she was in the bathroom and she was breating very heavy. Her eyes were very diated. I bent down around her and sang her Complainte De La Butte from Moulin Rouge. For the first time all weekend she raised her head and looked at me. She purred so loud. I told her I loved her and if she wanted to go it was okay. I got a feeling that she understood. The song goes: Petite mandigotte je sens ta menotte qui cherche ma main Je sens ta poitrine et ta taille fine J'oublie mon chagrin Je sens sur tes lèvres une odeur de fièvre de gosse mal nourri Et sous ta caresse je sens une ivresse qui m'anéantit The stairways up to la butte can make the wretched sigh while windmill wings of the moulin shelter you and I I sang to her for about 15 minutes and pet her, even though I could feel each vertebrate of her little back bone. She did not shy away that time. I went back to the living room and laid down, but didnt' sleep. It was exhausting. My husband went into the bathroom and stayed a long time. I knew he was talking with her. When he was done, I could see he had been crying. When i woke up I sat at my computer. About 20 minutes later my dog, Carmel got very whiney and would not settle down. She was upset about something. I went into the bathroom and found that satine had passed. She was stretched out like she would when she was comfortable and when I said kitty and shook her she didn't move. I went out side and told my husband she was gone. He said he knew that he talked with her. He told her that she was surrounded by love and she would always be loved. He said she picked her head up and meowed at him. He said he thinks she knew what he was saying and that she was waiting for him to be okay before she left. I agree with this. He hugged each other and cried a long time. I had put her carrier together before hand in preperation for when I would need it. I picked her up to put her in it. Her body was totally slack and her head fell all the way back like a rag doll when I picked her up. (I'm telling you this so you can be ready for it)I held her to my chest and cried- no wept - over her- and i cried hard- for a long time. I put her in the carrier and covered the front of it with a towel. My husband called the vet and said that she had passed. We took her to the vet and picked out an urn for her and left her there to pick her up again when we got her ashes. That night I could not relax to sleep. Eventually I felt (and you may think me crazy) her presence in the room. I felt a warmth on my chest
Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge
Marylyn I know Maizee visited me on several ocassions and it did make me feel loved.And I believe Maizee had a paw in my 4 boys and baby girl to pick me too. Sherry Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are not crazy. Many people have their little friends visit. Some of mine visit regularly. And I truly believe they have a paw in choosing who comes into my life next. My critters tend to chose me instead of the other way around. Your experiences are similar to mine with the Royal Princess Kitty Katt and Ebony Thomas Katt (neither was FeLV+) Bother liked cold tile during their last days. And yes, death can be beautiful. It is simply a very painful pause for those of us left behind but a stepping stone to whatever comes next. 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: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 1:49 PM Subject: Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge im so sorry beckie- i will keep you and moeman in my prayers. It feels odd to write about this now as my husband and i were crying remembering our beloved siamese calico lady. This is my experience and I hope it helps you. My baby died at home. That was important to me, and i wanted it that way though my husband was very caucious about it. I wanted her to be comfortable and not with people she was afraid of and being stressed out. I have seen people go kicking and screaming and while in trauma that might be more beneficial, in the case of terminal illness it makes it harder. So after that experience (this was with my grandmother) I told myself that if this happened with my animals- i wanted it to be gentle and peaceful. There is a line from the nbc show Heros where Peter the hospice nurse says, death can be beautiful, if you let it be. Though most may reject this statement because it is not something most want to think about, I can say that I do agree with it. It doesn't make it hurt less, but it made it easier for me to deal with. She stopped eating, and slept all the time. She didn't purr and did not want to be held. In her prime she was very talkative and loved being held and paraded around our apartment. Eventually she stopped her toilet activiites- which actually was a relief because she had a lot of blood (stool was a dark tar color) in it and that was very tough. I started having a feeling that it was going to be on sunday because i started getting a song in my head about a relationship ending that is from Aspects of love by Andrew Lloyd Weber. The song is Tell me on a sunday. Don't write a letter when you want to leave Don't call me at 3 a.m. from a friend's apartment I'd like to choose how I hear the news Take me to a park that's covered with trees Tell me on a Sunday please Don't leave in silence with no word at all Don't get drunk and slam the door That's no way to end this I know how I want you to say goodbye Find a circus ring with a flying trapeze Tell me on a Sunday please That day - on sunday- she was in the bathroom and she was breating very heavy. Her eyes were very diated. I bent down around her and sang her Complainte De La Butte from Moulin Rouge. For the first time all weekend she raised her head and looked at me. She purred so loud. I told her I loved her and if she wanted to go it was okay. I got a feeling that she understood. The song goes: Petite mandigotte je sens ta menotte qui cherche ma main Je sens ta poitrine et ta taille fine J'oublie mon chagrin Je sens sur tes lèvres une odeur de fièvre de gosse mal nourri Et sous ta caresse je sens une ivresse qui m'anéantit The stairways up to la butte can make the wretched sigh while windmill wings of the moulin shelter you and I I sang to her for about 15 minutes and pet her, even though I could feel each vertebrate of her little back bone. She did not shy away that time. I went back to the living room and laid down, but didnt' sleep. It was exhausting. My husband went into the bathroom and stayed a long time. I knew he was talking with her. When he was done, I could see he had been crying. When i woke up I sat at my computer. About 20 minutes later my dog, Carmel got very whiney and would not settle down. She was upset about something. I went into the bathroom and found that satine had passed. She was stretched out like she would when she was comfortable and when I said kitty and shook her she didn't move. I went out side
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
Tracy I am so sorry about your sweet Sylvester.He was near the one who loved him in his last moments.Hugs to you Sherry Tracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been staying under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester. - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
Neville Please add to the CLS
I am sorry and saddened to say that Jen had to let poor Neville go tonight.I got to say good bye to him earlier.He was one of our Hurricane Katrina cats. My nick name for him was Slim Shady.He was a very odd and exotic looking boy. Also could you add Nova to your prayers,she is having problems now too.She is a feisty beast with major attitude but we love them ALL. THanks so much Sherry - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
Re: Prayers for my Genevieve please
She ate very little around 2 and drank a pretty good amount of water at the same time.Now her fever is high at 105.4. she is congested but I am keeping it clean.I too have felt pretty sick all day today too.Very dizzy and nauseous.Not a good day here.thanks for the prayers Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, My thoughts prayers are w/ you Genevieve. She is on the best drug possible that there is right now for URI, (Zithromax), so it sounds like your vet knows the importance of aggressive treatment for URI, espeically when it comes to the cat being felv+. Is she congested? Are you able to nebulizer if so? Is she eating? Also, you can try the Little Noses for children to help unplug her nose if need be. Get the orange labeled bottle, the one w/ a decongestant. Just one tiny drop BID in each nostral. Please keep us up to date. 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: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 4:43 PM Subject: Prayers for my Genevieve please My beautiful Genevieve whom I adopted and brought home in April has come down with a nasty URI yesterday.I started her on Zithro late last night and hope it kicks in soon.This little tortie won my heart instantly over a year ago when she came to Sids.It took me a year to get brave enough to bring her home.She is tough little girl but I know how hard felv is on a baby.Just wanted to ask for prayers and good thoughts.Thanks Sherry - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
Genevieve
Well I took my beautiful girl to the clinic last night to get her on sub q fluids.Dr. Jen went out to check on her to see how bad she was.(she was not at work)she told me she fears the worse.That she may have fluid in her chest cavity.She warned me that when she sedates her that she may pass,or if there is fluid it would be best to let her go while already under. I am going out there this morning to see her before the sedation.My heart is so heavy right now I am sick.Please say a little prayer for my precious girl. Sherry - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
Re: Genevieve
Thank you Sally,I just got home from visiting with her and she looked so good!! I know she still has to make it through sedation and what the x-rays might show,but I have this tiny glimpse of hope that she will prevail again.She was purring for us when we scratched her face.Her fever was down that is why she felt more alert.Keep good thoughts please. Sherry Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry I am so sorry your girl is not well. You were so good to take her in. Hugs Sally On 8/28/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I took my beautiful girl to the clinic last night to get her on sub q fluids.Dr. Jen went out to check on her to see how bad she was.(she was not at work)she told me she fears the worse.That she may have fluid in her chest cavity.She warned me that when she sedates her that she may pass,or if there is fluid it would be best to let her go while already under. I am going out there this morning to see her before the sedation.My heart is so heavy right now I am sick.Please say a little prayer for my precious girl. Sherry - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 - Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.
Re: Genevieve
Hi Belinda,It is probably because of the felv. Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, I know of many CRF and heart kitties that have had fluid in their chest cavities and have survived, this is treatable, why would she not try treating? Just curious ... -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Genevieve My precious baby is gone
Jen just called and it was worse then she thought,she was very anemic and septic,the felv destroyed her white blood cells and she had nothing to fight with.Jen gave her 12 hours of feeling better.I had a wonderful hour with her this morning,at least I didn't have to see her in agony.I will never forget that beautiful face and personality.I am so sick with heartache right now - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when.
RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone
Thanks Melissa I think of her as a wonderful and loving gift to me!! :)
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Genevieve today. SheÂ’s at peace now. I hope your heart will find comfort
knowing that you were such a wonderful and loving gift to her.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:02 AM
To: Felvtalk
Subject: Genevieve My precious baby is gone
Jen just called and it was worse then she thought,she was very anemic and
septic,the felv destroyed her white blood cells and she had nothing to fight
with.Jen gave her 12 hours of feeling better.I had a wonderful hour with her
this morning,at least I didn't have to see her in agony.I will never forget
that beautiful face and personality.I am so sick with heartache right now
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Pics of Genevieve
Here is a link to my album of this beautiful girl that I would like to share with you. http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=174181509/a=42609805_42609805/t_=42609805 - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
Re: Pics of Genevieve
Hi Terrie and thank you for the kind words,I would love to see a pic of Bugs.My Genevieve had fire in her butt too.She never backed down to my boys.Of course my boys are sweet,but Tristan loved to rattle her.He will miss her too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, My god I'm so sorry about this precious Beautiful girl. She had Jen there to help her. God only knows what her life would have been like if she didn't come into yours. At least you were able to spend time with her before she left. She will be waiting for you when the time comes. (Many of you heard me say this numerous times over the course of years) I do believe that we will be joined with our furangels at the Bridge. I have to tell you I have one just like her. Her name is Bugs real name is Missy but she never took to it. It's almost like looking at identical kitties. My Bugs is 6 yrs old now. She is dainty and don't take no crap from the males in the home. Got fire in her butt. She was a rescue at the age 5 weeks when a local shelter closing down was going euthanized animals. I end up stealing her and her brother. He is a big long hair black boy when I say big he is big. (18 pounds) But afraid of a lot of things. Husband calls him Chickenshit but he is still his Beau(his name...second to Vinnie/Vincent the Balinese) Yes, I may be a Siamese Rescue but I have other kitties in my home besides Siamese. I send you lots of hugs and headbutts from my gang. Please take care of yourself as I know what your going through it is never easy losing one we love so much. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ http://tazzys.photos.homepagenow.com/homepage.shtml - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more.
Re: Pics of Genevieve
I believe you just click on the view album. Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first photo is wonderful. I am not sure how to view the others but you have a great group of little friends. I understand how very much you miss Genevieve but she is very near you. 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: Leslie Lawther To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:36 AM Subject: Re: Pics of Genevieve Sherry... I was eating my lunch and thought I'd go look at the pictures. I only saw the first one... but OH MY GOODNESS!! That picture could have been taken at MY house!! The one on the right (long hair tortie) looks like my Riley, the one closest to the front of the picture (orange) looks like my Jack... and the one of the left (black and white) looks like Maya... and the one in the back is the image of my Wheezie that I lost in February! I nearly fell off my chair when I opened the photo... This is not sorta similar... this is nearly idential cats!! I'm so sorry for your loss... it's never easy... and you never quite get over it. But she'll always be with you. On 8/28/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a link to my album of this beautiful girl that I would like to share with you. http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=174181509/a=42609805_42609805/t_=42609805 - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. -- Leslie =^..^= To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
susan I am so sorry to hear about your Jingles.How aweful for you to see him like that.He was lucky to have you.Hugs to you. Sherry Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart. - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
Nova Please add to the CLS
Well poor Nova has now crossed the bridge.will this aweful disease ever cured? Only in our dreams. :( Jen sent out an e-mail to all the volunteers tonight about Genevieve and Nova.I am getting many e-mails from all the wonderful volunteers that knew how much I loved my VitterVits - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: Update on papillon
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 needscats 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 - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
Re: Kaylee is gone
Chris I am so sorry about your loss of Kaylee.Hugs to you Sherry Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just came back from the vets after saying goodbye to my girl. The tumor had eaten away too much at her eye and nose area that there was no hope. I could have brought her home but it would only have been a few days and she wouldnÂ’t have felt good. So I went to the vets and said my goodbyes while she was still sedated and held her while I had to let go. Thank you everyone for you support. Chris No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.15/1002 - Release Date: 9/11/2007 5:46 PM - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
Re: Brian
Thanks Glenda.I believe he had a really bad inner ear infection and Dr. Jen had to irrigate the infection out.He is having really bad balance problem. Sids is a sanctuary for fiv and felv + cats.It is a no-kill shelter.It is part of Crash's Landing,which is also a no-kill shelter.It is an awesome program and I am so honored to be a part of it.I will give you the link to the website so you can read all about it and check out all the beautiful fur babies. glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, You do so much for these little guys. Of course, I and my guys are sending our love and warmest thoughts to you and Brian. Can you tell me about Sids Kids? Can you also explain to some of us not familiar with ear problems what is going on with his ears and what is being done to Brian? I'm sure others here will have ideas on the ear infection? My heart is with you guys. Thank you, Glenda --- Sherry DeHaan wrote: Could I get some healing prayers for this sweet boy.He is one of our Sids kids.he had to have his ears irrigated and is having a hard time recovering from his ear infection.Thanks so much. Sherry - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow - Don't let your dream ride pass you by.Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos.
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Hi Glenda thank you for checking out Crashs.I first of all want to say that I too am not one for declawing!! As some of our rescue cats do come in already declawed and yes they are declawed if they are not too old.As much as I hate to say it,people (unlike you and I) would prefer to adopt cats already declawed. :( Also think about over 100 cats living under the same roof.Most get along but there could be many bad wounds from fights. Like I said I believe as does Jen the lady that runs the places that ALOT of cats are discarded out into the streets because they claw the furniture and etc. And they don't take the time to try and train them to do differently.I clip all my cats claws myself.I personally don't like it.But I can't tell her how to run her shelter :( I respect ALL that Jen does for the over 200 cats that she takes in and can't say anything bad about what she does.I am sorry if it hurts you and I respect your opinion.Thanks for your good wishes on our sweet Brian.Oh,also all 4 of my boys came from Sids and they are beautiful and healthy!!! If you go back and look up Mystique at Sids,she is probably my next baby to bring home since I lost my beautiful Genevieve.Also in the tabbies at Crashs check out Honeysuckle.I rescued her and her 5 kittens from my backyard.My boyfriend has the kittens at his house,we are trying to get homes for them. Sherry glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, I clicked your site. I found Brian in the Sids Sanctuary. What a little angel. I see he started out with ear mites, so he is apparently just having a terrible time getting his ears cleared up, infections,etc. After reading the introduction to Crashlanding, of course it was so beautiful, it made me cry...I went next to Tabbies, my weakness and clicked on a few of your guys there, like Bennie and Brut...love those guys...I see Brut is FIV...Well then I realized everyone had been declawed , everyone that was not FeLV+. My heart just sank! Is that their policy? If it is my heart is as broken for the guys that are FeLV- as for the guys that are FeLV+. Please let me know what is going on there with the declawing or please tell me it was a computer glitch. Thank you Sherry. I do appreciate seeing where you are helping our poor little guys and my first impression is it is a first rate outfit...I am however, one of those people that is every bit as mortified of declawing as any cat might be...I hope they can someday realize that declawing is not a good thing to do to a cat... God bless little Brian and you too, for all you do. Sincerely, Glenda --- Sherry DeHaan wrote: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/crashslanding.html - Check out the hottest 2008 models today at Yahoo! Autos. Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=summer+activities+for+kidscs=bz - Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!
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Well I guess it is either that or just them die without a chance to live at all.You can only do so much with what you can. So I guess now you think this is a horrible place?? This place gives them ALL a second chance to have any kind of life at all !! Believe me I'm sure in a PERFECT world this would be different. If you knew everything the lady that runs both sanctuaries does for these wonderful beings,how many times she fought for thier lives(including the fiv felv)she brought them home to her house to nurse them back to health.We do the best we can. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WHAT? This shelter does not separate fiv+ and felv+.? What kind of place is this? Why would you expose a fiv+ cat to felv? And vice versa? 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: Sherry DeHaan To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 2:10 PM Subject: Re: Here is the link Hi Glenda,isn't she georgeous!!! :) We do not separate the felv and the fiv.I wish we had the space to do so.Until I become one of those crazy cat ladies that win the lottery it will have to do!! :) I myself have 3 fiv+ boys and one boy that tested felv+ when he first arrived to Sids and then 1 1/2 years later tested negative for anything.Then I brought Genevieve home back in April,she was felv+.I risked it because my heart told me to bring that baby girl home to love her as much as possible.AND I DID!! I am getting choked up just writing about her.It will be 4 weeks tomorrow since she left us. :( You did not offend me in anyway,I just get a bit uneasy when it comes to that subject. Thank you for checking out the fur kids. Sherry and her fur baby boys Rafferty,CousCous,Xander and Tristan glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
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Glenda I DO NOT hate anybody,but I do get tired of defending the way Crash's landing is run.It is run by a licensed vet and she is a wonderful human with a big heart.The fiv cats are vaccinated for felv and yes we know it is not 100% safe.But it is either this or death.We love each and every one of those cats with all our hearts and yes ALL the volunteers are very kind people.It is a no kill shelter and I am very proud of being a part of it.Not everyone is EVER going to agree on EVERYTHING that people do.So we just should respect each other for the loving we have for these animals in our lives. glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, She is absolutely beautiful. I have to tell you, when I realized the thinking behind how your shelter, where you volunteer, with the declawing policy and reading about the section for the special needs kitties I thought I would ask if the FIV+ kitties were mixed with the FeLV+ kitties. I do not think I am surprised... Sherry I am trying to control my emotions ,but I have to tell you I am scared to death for these two groups of cats. I am believing/hoping your girl Mystique is vaccinated...that could help, but she is at terrible risk. Her immune system is already compromised by the FIV. I cannot implore you strongly enough to please get her out of Crash'slanding ASAP! You have been lucky with your FIV kitties and especially with your kitty who threw the FIV. When I read about the beautiful Mystique, I felt relieved that she was only FIV+. I felt you would have good luck with her and she might live a pretty normal life. The fact she is in a situation where she can contract the FeLV virus any day now, is making me a little crazy...I worry about her and everyone else in that environment...and what about the kitties that might possibly be able one day, to throw one of the viruses or the other? What chance do any of them really have...They are at huge risk of getting THE OTHER virus. There has to be a way to seperate the two groups. FIV+ kitties have such a better chance , but here they are almost certainly, over time going to become FeLV+ too. You need to get Mystique out of there. You should have her tested for both FIV and FeLV, just so you know, what you will be dealing with. Then have her tested again in 4-6 months. If she is FeLV- you are both blessed. If I were you, I'd want to know, for myself, if she is really FIV+. Crash'slanding comes across beautifully on it's intro page and it is set up well to navigate through. The kitties are beautiful. Their stories are well written and touching. This is a nokill shelter, right? The way it appears to me, is a showplace type of place, that collects cats, donations ,but seriously needs to become a bit more cat- friendly...Besides taking in these cats, are they really doing what is best for each cat? If they cannot seperate the FIV+ cats from the FeLV+ cats they should only be dealing with cats with one disease or the other disease and let another shelter deal with the other... Do they get a lot of volunteers as sweet as you? Well, they are lucky if they do. Nobody is driving a cadillac are they...bad joke, sorry. I have one FeLV+ cat in my household of 7-cats. All my cats are vaccinated. Yet I am very, very careful my negatives do not come into contact with my one positive, little girl. If I found out I had a FIV+ cat in my household I would possibly allow him to continue as always with his brothers, but if anyone were to turn up FeLV+ it is quarantine time. FIV is a far easier disease to deal with. I'm in the process of having all my guys tested again, because my guys do get outside at times, supervised, as they are and as confident as I am they have not run into any positive, strange kitties out there, I still believe in knowing their health status every year or so...This, because I do not believe in putting any of my kitties in harm's way. If I were perfect, they would never get outside, at ever, but I love for them to have fun in the yard...I get weak when they beg...I am a bad mommy for that, but I take that risk for the, quality of life, argument... Well, I have done enough damage for one day...Sherry, thank you. And please do not hate me, because ...I do not trust people... Love and best wishes from Nebraska, Glenda --- Sherry DeHaan wrote: Hi Glenda,isn't she georgeous!!! :) We do not separate the felv and the fiv.I wish we had the space to do so.Until I become one of those crazy cat ladies that win the lottery it will have to do!! :) I myself have 3 fiv+ boys and one boy that tested felv+ when he first arrived to Sids and then 1 1/2 years later tested negative for anything.Then I brought Genevieve home back in April,she was felv+.I risked it because my heart told me to bring that baby girl home to love her as much as possible.AND I DID!! I am getting choked up just writing about her.It will be 4 weeks tomorrow since she left us. :( You did not offend me in anyway,I just get a bit
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Susan yes you are entitled to your opinion.But do you seriously think death would be a better alternative!! THe vet that runs it all has a hard time turning away any cat and for that I respect her.I promise you will not have to CLEANUP after this shelter.She is a smart lady and knows our limits.So I will proudly keep loving and helping out with these beautiful animals and thank you for doing what you do. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry, but it is irresponsible to deliberately expose cats w/already compromised immune systems from one deadly disease to another deadly disease.. That is just bad news. And no, you cannot save them all. And if you try, well, that's another can of worms. I am entitled to my opinion, and so are you. However, I have had to play cleanup on too many well intented sanctuaries and /or rescue people, so, I've just about seen it all. Not to mention that this is just how I got my felv+/fiv+ cats in the first place. From rescue people that were in over their heads, mixing various dieases due to an imperfect world. 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: Sherry DeHaan To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:18 PM Subject: Re: Here is the link Well I guess it is either that or just them die without a chance to live at all.You can only do so much with what you can. So I guess now you think this is a horrible place?? This place gives them ALL a second chance to have any kind of life at all !! Believe me I'm sure in a PERFECT world this would be different. If you knew everything the lady that runs both sanctuaries does for these wonderful beings,how many times she fought for thier lives(including the fiv felv)she brought them home to her house to nurse them back to health.We do the best we can. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WHAT? This shelter does not separate fiv+ and felv+.? What kind of place is this? Why would you expose a fiv+ cat to felv? And vice versa? 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 - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
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Well Susan that is just RUDE of you!!! So you think just because everyone does NOT agree with you that it is the wrong way!! The HELLHOLE here is your closed mind!! Now I see why some very good people have left this felv talk.It is because of rudeness like yours!!! Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This sheltermixes felv+ cats w/ fiv+ cats,due to lack of space to separate..! Read below. What kind of hellhole is this? It's called crash landing PLease do not forward.. 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: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 6:22 PM Subject: Re: Here is the link Sorry, but it is irresponsible to deliberately expose cats w/already compromised immune systems from one deadly disease to another deadly disease.. That is just bad news. And no, you cannot save them all. And if you try, well, that's another can of worms. I am entitled to my opinion, and so are you. However, I have had to play cleanup on too many well intented sanctuaries and /or rescue people, so, I've just about seen it all. Not to mention that this is just how I got my felv+/fiv+ cats in the first place. From rescue people that were in over their heads, mixing various dieases due to an imperfect world. 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: Sherry DeHaan To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:18 PM Subject: Re: Here is the link Well I guess it is either that or just them die without a chance to live at all.You can only do so much with what you can. So I guess now you think this is a horrible place?? This place gives them ALL a second chance to have any kind of life at all !! Believe me I'm sure in a PERFECT world this would be different. If you knew everything the lady that runs both sanctuaries does for these wonderful beings,how many times she fought for thier lives(including the fiv felv)she brought them home to her house to nurse them back to health.We do the best we can. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WHAT? This shelter does not separate fiv+ and felv+.? What kind of place is this? Why would you expose a fiv+ cat to felv? And vice versa? 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 - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
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WHATEVER!!! I am sorry that this has come to what it is.do you think everything you do is perfect!!?? Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry, THAT rant was intended for one person on this list. However, let me just tell you this, if a REPUTABLE, ETHICAL vet in the area finds out what this woman is doing, they will most likely have AC on her. When you start running out of room to separate your diseases, you stop intake. period. You do not begin to mix them. That is basic shelter 101. And no, it never feels good to know that you cannot help them all. However, she could take some of that money that she is using to declaw cats and build another room, hence, separating her diseases. 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: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 6:36 PM Subject: arrrggghhh.! Part II.! This sheltermixes felv+ cats w/ fiv+ cats,due to lack of space to separate..! Read below. What kind of hellhole is this? It's called crash landing PLease do not forward.. - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
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We are not hoarders and I guess I made it sound like it when I said she can't say no. She does have to say enough is enough from time to time.Like right now,we can't take in anymore until we have more adoptions.Periodically we have to.We have a list to get cats into our program and it is a LONG one.So we are not hoarders at all.Just the space we have for the felv and fiv is what it is.We do not declaw the felv fiv cats.Wish we didn't the others,but that is not my decision.So I don't want anybody to be horrified at the wonderful shelters that I am proud to volunteer at.We are far from being hoarders,sorry if I made it sound like that.We have well over 100 volunteers to help out and we do a damn good job. If anyone of you visited anyone of our shelters you would see how HAPPY the beautiful creatures are.I am done defending!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The phrase comes to mind, The road to hell is paved with good intentions. :( I have no doubt whoever is running this shelter has the best of intentions. One of my girls, the one I think was the first positive, came from just such a shelter (Angel Wings in Kingston, TN). I know this lady had only the best of intentions in her heart, and I know she loved the kitties she tried to provide care for. But I also know she didn't know how to say No. And a lot of innocent kitties suffered as a result. It was a heartbreaking situation altogether :( Look, I have to know every day when to say No. My heart aches for some poor kitties I see at local shelters and adoption agencies, but I know I am not capable of caring for more than the three I have, and I know that to bring healthy, negative cats into a situation where they're at high risk of contracting FeLV is irresponsible. I've replaced my sofa twice now due to kitty claws (FINALLY got them all trained. It IS possible.) but I'd never dream of declawing, and I think most people are horrified here at the thought of a shelter using declawing as a standard policy. Its unimaginable. Even the lady I mentioned above gave me a very long lecture about declawing and made me sign contracts that I wouldn't do it. Siamese Rescue done the same thing when I adopted my other two. I think everyone here is horrified that, as you pointed out, she can't say no. We all must recognize our limits. I am not saying you, or the woman who runs this shelter, are bad people, but even the best of intentions can be devastating (as I know personally.) Hoarders love the cats they have, they just don't know when to say no. Same goes for this situation, I think. Our hearts just ache that as horrible as FIV and FeLV is, we have to live with the knowledge that this shelter is mixing them, and mutilating their little paws in the process. Its just painful. Its not personal attacks on you, or to say that you don't have the best of intentions in your heart. Reminds me of a story I heard on NPR on my way home, talking about zero gravity effects on bacteria. They were talking about infecting mice with salmonella to see how long it would take them to die. It was just painful to listen to. :( Michael - See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
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Glenda that is great that you would let Susan run your 300 million dollar shelter!! It would be great. glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So many of the people here put their heart and soul and every spare minute possible into helping and learning about cats/animals. There are certain basic rules of common sense that even I have learned in the last few months when it comes to dealing with these two diseases: FeLV and FIV. There are people here that have taught me a lot and who I depend on to answer questions that I might have or that might come up. There are people here with wonderful hearts that are just here learning the basics. I sincerely care for them all. We should NEVER attack each other. WE ARE ALL ONE. If I were to tell you what grade I am in, as in, elementary school, as compared to Susan, for example, I'd say I'm a mere first grader and I'd imagine Susan might be in high school... light years ahead of me, but here, we shall call it high school compared to first grade... high school for knowledge in the diseases we are dealing with and high school for experience dealing with animal rescues and shelters and the different ways of how they do what they do. I completely respect Susan's take on things and I trust her experience, admire her spirit...she says it like it is. I flower things up , but it is all the same...no matter how it is said. It is important to remember, IT IS ALL FOR THE ANIMALS. WE ARE SECONDARY. If we could sit, as like on a Board of Directors meeting, we could discuss what would be best for the animals and maybe compromise somehow and attempt to see each other's points. I have tried to keep myself in check, but it has been difficult when I am seeing everything I have so far learned here, being turned upside down by this rescue/shelter or that? I have so far dealt with a shelter that sent me a FeLV+ cat and butted heads with a shelter in Wisconsin with the everyone must be declawed thing going on... Right now the shelter of discussion is where Sherry gives her heart and soul. I try so hard to see all sides, but there are times I just cannot and if you were to ask me, if after I had just won $300 million in the lottery, who I would want to organize and run my, big fancy shelter. IT WOULD HAVE TO BE SUSAN. That is all folks! Glenda Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ - Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.
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Please dont try to save mty feelings.Just don't read anymore of my posts and I will do the same!! We are not evil people Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are flattering me, Glenda. And I know that Sherry puts her soul into helping these cats, and it is not her fault that it is ran this way, however, it does not make it Ok by any means. We are on this list because we have or had cats that are felv+, and this discussion is about someone who is deliberately exposing cats to felv and fiv. While she runs a shelter and collects donations. If anyone needs to leave this list, it would be me. I am applaud by this behavior and cannot even remotely condone it just to save someone's feelings. 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 To: Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 8:36 PM Subject: ...emotionally charged issues...are rough... So many of the people here put their heart and soul and every spare minute possible into helping and learning about cats/animals. There are certain basic rules of common sense that even I have learned in the last few months when it comes to dealing with these two diseases: FeLV and FIV. There are people here that have taught me a lot and who I depend on to answer questions that I might have or that might come up. There are people here with wonderful hearts that are just here learning the basics. I sincerely care for them all. We should NEVER attack each other. WE ARE ALL ONE. If I were to tell you what grade I am in, as in, elementary school, as compared to Susan, for example, I'd say I'm a mere first grader and I'd imagine Susan might be in high school... light years ahead of me, but here, we shall call it high school compared to first grade... high school for knowledge in the diseases we are dealing with and high school for experience dealing with animal rescues and shelters and the different ways of how they do what they do. I completely respect Susan's take on things and I trust her experience, admire her spirit...she says it like it is. I flower things up , but it is all the same...no matter how it is said. It is important to remember, IT IS ALL FOR THE ANIMALS. WE ARE SECONDARY. If we could sit, as like on a Board of Directors meeting, we could discuss what would be best for the animals and maybe compromise somehow and attempt to see each other's points. I have tried to keep myself in check, but it has been difficult when I am seeing everything I have so far learned here, being turned upside down by this rescue/shelter or that? I have so far dealt with a shelter that sent me a FeLV+ cat and butted heads with a shelter in Wisconsin with the everyone must be declawed thing going on... Right now the shelter of discussion is where Sherry gives her heart and soul. I try so hard to see all sides, but there are times I just cannot and if you were to ask me, if after I had just won $300 million in the lottery, who I would want to organize and run my, big fancy shelter. IT WOULD HAVE TO BE SUSAN. That is all folks! Glenda Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
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Hi Laurie,it is good to hear that Isabella is doing great!! :) I will keep you both in my thoughts. Sherry laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello. Our feline leuk+ cat Isabella is doing great. I am still here to share what is working for us and in case.. Laurie - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind To: Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 2:34 PM Subject: RE: offlist Megan, I'm in the same boat as you. I don't have an FeLV kitty anymore, but I'm hanging around for a while to see if things improve. I'm glad you've stuck around too. I hope you are coping with the loss of sweet Olive. I forgot if you had any other kitties or had taken any in since then? Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Megan Heikkinen Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:02 PM To: felvtalk Subject: RE: offlist Most people have left? That's pathetic. Everyone has their opinions, they can be rude, they can get upset, blah blah blah. But aren't we all adults here? Hell, I'm probably the youngest person here, at twenty, and I'm finding this all rather ridiculous. Everyone here was really supportive when I was dealing with Olive's sickness, but it kind of upsets me that even more people could have helped, that there were people who used to be on here who might have had even better suggestions than the great ones that I received. Yeah, there probably wasn't much more I could've done for Olive, regardless of what people could tell me. But the thing is, it's SCARY that people have left over stupid bickering, when we NEED those people to help us with our sick babies. The more people there are, the more experience there is, and therefore more information is available. This list has made a difference for many people, but it could make a difference for so many more. Honestly, the fact that people have left simply because they couldn't get along with a couple of other people disgusts me. I guess if someone REALLY needs to leave, that's one thing. But over some petty bickering? Come on. I'm sure someone will find something to bitch at me for, but you know what? I don't care. I'm mature enough to just ignore it. And it's funny, because I don't even have a FeLV+ kitty anymore, yet I'm still on here. Really, the arguing doesn't bother me too much, aside from filling up my inbox. What bothers me is that people are leaving because of it. THIS IS FOR OUR CATS. THIS IS TO SAVE THEIR LIVES. I'm just thankful that this list exists, and it would sadden me to see it dwindle away. -Megan = Original Message From Kelley Saveika = Nobody leave? Most people have already left. It is really sad. On 9/26/07, Caroline Kaufmann wrote: Nobody leave! This getting stupid! Glenda, don't leave... -Caroline Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:50:53 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fwd: Re: offlist To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org --- glenda Goodman wrote: Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:48:39 -0700 (PDT) From: glenda Goodman Subject: Re: offlist To: catatonya Well, Tonya, I guess I have been put in my place? ( I have been judged by the best.) I humbly apologize to all here and elsewhere, whom I have upset with my opinions, and infuriated with my stupidity. Having been so enlightened by your revelations here, think it best, I exit this list. I certainly, being of grade 1 like Susan, could not possible contribute anything to this list anyway. Between you and I Tonya, that is the best compliment I have had for a long time, classified in Susan's league...whew! Eventually, this list will be of one opinion and all will be able to get along ,because more than likely, there will only be one or two left to share information, give support, and so on. Peace, love and joy to all, Glenda in Nebraska --- catatonya wrote: Susan is in grade 1 with you. You are both new to the list and posting your ideas as gospel when others of us have been dealing with felv for YEARS. It is very disruptive to the list. And I hate to say this because I see how what happened with your trapped cat being killed happened. But a lot of people left the list because of you taking that cat to animal control where it was put down. People who have been doing this for YEARS know you do NOT take cats to animal shelters unless you WANT them put down. I defended you as a newbie to people who have left the list, but many of them are still upset about what happened. They are upset that you didn't know better. When you sound off so harshly to Sherry and others acting as an 'expert' it doesn't help. tonya t glenda Goodman wrote: So many of the people here put their heart and soul and every spare minute possible into helping and learning about
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I just want to say that I am sorry if people were offended on the stupid argument that started here on Monday.I say stupid because we let it get out of hand.We are supposed to be adults and supportive of each other.I KNOW everybody has thier own opinions and that is fine.I was fine with certain peoples opinions,but to call the place that I respect and devote myself to a Hellhole was just plain un called for.And I am NOT trying to get any arguing going again.I have respected this list for almost 2 years now.Many have been here for me in my loss of Maizee(the beautiful felv baby that brought me to this list).Many have left because of the exact same thing that went on here. We are here to help one another NOT to force our opinions upon.Ok to speak them but not to attack because we dont agree. I am not a fighter.But when I am attacked it is hard not to. So I just want to say sorry for the mess that occured here. - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: Autumn - Update
Susan it is good to hear that sweet little Autumn is playful.I will keep you both in my thoughts. Sherry Susan Ang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to everyone who responded. Autumn is about 11 weeks old. She has really responded the treatments and has perked up considerably. The Pedialyte definitely helped. Once we brought her home from vet, I started her immediately on her antibiotics, but within the hour she had vomiting and diarrhea. She was very weak and so I would smear Nutri Cal on her paws and squirt Pedialyte in her mouth. After every treatment she would perk up and the vomiting stopped that night. She still had diarrhea the next morning but I was able to get her to start eating the prescription food off my fingers. Today she is playful, but thin. We're trying to fatten her up a bit and get her energy levels back up. She's such a precious blessing, we are very grateful that she turned around. ~Susan A. - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more.
Re: Kitten update Take 2
Hi Caroline,I have never heard of them needing a sample straight from the cats
butt to check for Giardia.I have left samples in the fridge at the shelter for
it to be checked and it showed up in my Genevieves when I first brought her
home.And thank goodness none of the boys caught it!!
Sherry
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got the results of Yoda's fecal back and it's totally negative- even the
flotation. Now I don't know what to do and I pretty much told the Doctor that
(what do I do!?). He doesn't seem to think it's from the antibiotic. Yoda
was the first started on it at Labor Day and he was on it 10 days, so he's been
off it a long time. I was also surprised that none of the kittens had diarrhea
while actually on Amoxy (Monkee always got soft stools when on Clavamox).
Anyway, he said it could be a virus of some kind, but it's definitely not
bacterial or parasites. He asked about their exposure- which is basically
nill, so he was fine with that. He said it could still be giardia because that
doesn't show up in a fecal-- that they need the sample immediately because
giardia is like bubbles and you can see them
really clearly under a microscope if you get the sample immediately-- pretty
much from butt to microscope (that's what he said- not me)-- but within a few
seconds, they start to burst I guess and then you can't see them. This is how
he described it. I told him the diarrhea smells HORRIBLE and he said
h... He wanted to know when it started and I guessed about Monday. He
said that is not too much time so he isn't worried yet. He said to try giving
them all Liquid Immodium AD- 1/4 teaspoon and see if that helps. If not, we
will try some other things (I guess looking for giardia).
I'm going to give it this weekend I guess. I have two thoughs: #1) it's a
random virus that they could have picked up when we went to Sat. cat adoption
day. Although I kept all mine in a separate pen and they did not meet any of
the condo cats at the store, they were in the same general area and if it's
possible they could get an airborne stomach virus just by being in the same
area, maybe that's it? #2) it's giardia and the vet will need Yoda's actual
butt to diagnosis it!
I came home early from work and Yoda had yet another diarrhea in his box. He
was eating dry crunchies when I came in. I immediately gave everyone their
Immodium. No sooner had I done that and Yoda had two more separate piles of
even runnier, smellier diarrhea (and not to mention, he trashed his crate
afterward-- he does it on purpose)! Urgh. He gets away with it because he's
cuter than cute and the lil b*stard knows it! I know I need to give the
Immodium more of a chance...but still?!
If it continues this weekend, I will just drop Yoda off on Monday and say,
here's his butt...have at it; I'm sure he'll give you a 'sample' in all of
like 2 minutes!
One of grey ones that are crated together threw up dry food this morning-- just
a little bit of it and into their water bowl. It happened while I was at work
so I don't know who did it. No one has ever thrown up since I've had them. I
don't know if it means anything tho-- it really looked like the cat just ate
too fast without chewing because the crunchies were all pratically whole!
A kittens...they are so much trouble! I guess I rested on my laurels with
them after we beat the URIs so I probably deserve this! Happily tho, I now got
my coop cups in the mail so no more spilling our waters and trashing our
crates and barfing in our waters! I'm so excited! I get as excited about my
online pet-care deliveries as I used to get about my clothing purchases that I
couldn't afford! I guess that means I've matured? Or maybe my priorities are
just more admirable now! I also got my Just Born in the mail and I'm
starting them on that tonight!
-Caroline
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Re: The OTHER party Re: ...emotionally charged issues...are rough...
Wendy I don't believe she was talking about you.You are very important to us all!!! Sherry wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess I wasn't invited to that party... Really hurts my feelings considering all the time I have put into this list for almost 2 years now to know that you think I don't have any values or good information or loving support for those that come here, MC. I guess I wouldn't want to be there anyway if that's yours and other people's opinions of me. 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: MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:32:50 PM Subject: Re: ...emotionally charged issues...are rough... EXACTLY, KEL, WHICH IS WHY SO MANY OF US WHO REALLY KNOW ABOUT FELV AND FIV HAVE LEFT THIS LIST AND RECONVENED ELSEWHERE--WHERE VALUES AND GOOD INFORMATION AND LOVING SUPPORT ARE THE VALUES. On 9/25/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I absolutely think it is important we all decide who to support, according to our values:) On 9/25/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I know several people /groups that are well regarded in the rescue world, and they have LOTS of dirty laundry,to say the least, @ best. And the only thing that keeps me from getting involved in their mess is the fact that cats would confiscated die. I am working on about 3 separate incidences right now, as I speak. I don't support hack rescue work nor hack vets. 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: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:42 AM Subject: Re: ...emotionally charged issues...are rough... The person who is running the shelter is a veterinarian who is very well regarded in the rescue world. I guess that a veterinarian *could* be uninformed, but I find it hard to believe that someone who spent a great deal of her own time and money working to place homeless animals *would* be uninformed. On 9/25/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I never said that you were evil. But I think who ever is running this shelter is severely uninformed..@ best. 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: Sherry DeHaan To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: ...emotionally charged issues...are rough... Please dont try to save mty feelings.Just don't read anymore of my posts and I will do the same!! We are not evil people Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help George! http://rescuties.chipin.com/george I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help George! http://rescuties.chipin.com/george I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. - Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more!
Re: Sorry
Thanks Wendy,I hope my beautiful Genevieve is with her watching over me.I miss those precious babies. wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's ok Sherry. What happened, happened, and we will all hopefully learn from this and move forward. Maizee is proud of all you've done to honor her memory...I just know she is shining down on you from that big Rainbow Bridge in the sky. :) 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: Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:27:37 PM Subject: Sorry I just want to say that I am sorry if people were offended on the stupid argument that started here on Monday.I say stupid because we let it get out of hand.We are supposed to be adults and supportive of each other.I KNOW everybody has thier own opinions and that is fine.I was fine with certain peoples opinions,but to call the place that I respect and devote myself to a Hellhole was just plain un called for.And I am NOT trying to get any arguing going again.I have respected this list for almost 2 years now.Many have been here for me in my loss of Maizee(the beautiful felv baby that brought me to this list).Many have left because of the exact same thing that went on here. We are here to help one another NOT to force our opinions upon.Ok to speak them but not to attack because we dont agree. I am not a fighter.But when I am attacked it is hard not to. So I just want to say sorry for the mess that occured here. - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. - Check out the hottest 2008 models today at Yahoo! Autos. - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
Brian Please add him to the CLS :(
I am sad to say that we lost sweet Brian today.His otitis caused severe neurological conditions.I just saw him last Thursday and he seemed to be doing so good.But he took a turn for the worse.I am so grateful that I got one more chance to give him love one more time.I will miss his beautiful soul. Sherry - Check out the hottest 2008 models today at Yahoo! Autos.
Jeremiah Please add to the CLS :(
This has been a bad 2 weeks,we have lost 4 Crash Cats and 2 Sids.Jeremiah passed yesterday from his felv.He was a very handsome and silly boy.Such a sad day. Sherry - Don't let your dream ride pass you by.Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos.
Morris Please add to CLS :(
We lost sweet Morris on Friday the 2nd.He was a sweet fluffy orange guy with ALOT of spunk.Thank you all. Sherry __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Yogi Please Add to the CLS :(
I just receved an e-mail that we lost another one of our boys.Sweet crumpled ear big footed Yogi had to leave us today.This volunteering stuff sure can be hard.But just getting a chance to love them at all is rewaring in itself.Thank you Sherry __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Frankie has passed on
Kenzie I am so sorry for your lost of Frankie.Hugs to you.
Sherry
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FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }Frankie who was FELV positive has
passed on. He has really been battling for about a month and a half now. I
have realized that after that long, I was fighting so I wouldn't hurt and not
so he wouldn't. His digestive system was shutting down on Monday so I made the
hardest decision of my life and put him to rest last night. He was very sick
and very anemic and was dehydrating faster each time and refusing fluids. I
will never regret having him no matter how much this hurts. I gave him a
second chance he had 3 1/2 healthy months of playing but it was time for rest
since he hasn't been well for the past month and a half. I have ordered
Tranfer Factor for my girls.
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Teddy Please add to the CLS
We lost sweet Teddy today.He will be missed very much Sherry - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Re: question
Hi Sally,we use Azithromyacin with our URI cats.Usually five days in a row .When I used it for Genevieve it was 5 days in a row and then every 3 days for 3 more doses. I hope Junior feels better soon. Sherry Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him in Friday, and want to know about those who have used azithromyacin. WHat is the protocol and how long, just in case my vet is clueless. Also Clindamycin worked a year ago, any thoughts there? Thanks Sally -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 - Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage.
Johnnie Walker Please add to the CLS :(
This has been an aweful 2 weeks for us at the sanctuary.Johnnie was a big sweet shy boy that will be missed very much. :( Sherry - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Re: Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!
Same to you and your furbabies!!! :) Sherry wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to wish all of you and your furbabies a very happy Thanksgiving! My hope is that all of you have blessings too numerous to count!!! :) 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 ~~~ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs - Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.
Re: OT Thanksgiving
Wow Sally what a gift!! :) tHey are very cute.Someone must know that they would be safe with you. Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys Thanksgiving day was somewhat special for me. Maybe not. Check the link below and take a look at what was left on my truck after we got back from visiting my mom. I just happened to go outside this was about 8:30pm and saw the box(see picture). In this day and age I was a bit frightened and got Eric to come to the door while I investigated. Curious check out this link. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/viewtopic.php?f=5t=54 -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Salem Please add to the CLS :(
We lost our sweet little Salem today to that aweful felv.He was a tiny little black boy with a big heart.I will miss him very much.He was at the sanctuary for just over 2 years. Sherry - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Louisa Please add to the CLS :(
Louisa was one of our Hurricane Katrina kitties.Sadly we lost her yesterday.She will be missed. Sherry - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: Julie has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge
Wendy,I am so sorry to hear of your Julies passing.It is wonderful that you spent the day with her.I did that for Maizee her last day with me.I was a big baby though and probably stressed the poor girl from all my cyring.I know she knew that I loved her very much just as you did Julie.Hugs to you and purrs from my boys anf girl. Sherry wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone, It is with sadness I tell you that Julie's doctor and I helped Julie cross over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday afternoon. She was purring and happy when it happened and she passed peacefully. She was my beautiful 18.5 year old Maine Coon who lived a charmed life and was spoiled to no end. She was a very, very sweet kitty and was never aggressive to anyone or to any fellow animal ever. Her little body had just had it from the hyperT and CRF, and after this last week, I knew it was time. It was such a difficult decision to make though. Part of me felt like it was not my place to make that decision; after all I did not create her life. The other part knew that I could never let her suffer the way my Cricket did when he died from FeLV-related anemia. I knew it would be a matter of days for her and I wanted her to pass without suffering. I took off work to spend the day with her and she had a great day, even being as weak as she was. She enjoyed being outside in the sun; it was a beautiful day. I just want to thank everyone here for your help and encouragment with all my kitties and for being such great listeners. You all are wonderful people. Sincerely, Wendy - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Salvatore
hi all I need to ask for massive prayers for our sweet Sal,jen fears that he is becoming septic.She is doing all that she can right now for him.he has been through so much already,poor baby.He is a big sweet beautiful orange and white boy.Please add him to your prayers and good thoughts.We have lost so many this year to these aweful diseases.Thank you all so much!! Sherry - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Salvatore Please add to the CLS :(
I am so sorry to tell you all that sweet handsome Salvatore did not make it.We all thank you for your prayers and good thoughts.Jen does so much for these wonderful fur kids and we have been having such a terrible time this year at BOTH shelters.We lost another Crash cat too today.Sweet Lily of the Valley.She has been with us since I started 2 years ago.She was a cute black girl.Jen is hurting tonight.Send good vibes her way if you could. Thanks to you all. Sherry - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
RE: Salvatore Please add to the CLS :(
Thank you ALL for your kind words,that is why I never gave up on this group. :) Sherry Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, here are the gentlest of Bridge vibes for Sal and Lily. Comfort vibes to you and Dr. Jen. You guys are fighting the good fight, but sadly that one isn't always winnable. Diane R. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 9:02 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: Salvatore Please add to the CLS :( I am so sorry to tell you all that sweet handsome Salvatore did not make it.We all thank you for your prayers and good thoughts.Jen does so much for these wonderful fur kids and we have been having such a terrible time this year at BOTH shelters.We lost another Crash cat too today.Sweet Lily of the Valley.She has been with us since I started 2 years ago.She was a cute black girl.Jen is hurting tonight.Send good vibes her way if you could. Thanks to you all. Sherry - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Kai Please add to the CLS
We lost this little Siamese guy on the 15th.Kai and his sister Sataya was left in a pee soaked carrier outside of the clinic where jen works a while back.She was adopted by one of our volunteers a couple months ago.Kai lost his battle with felv. Also could you add Junior and Iris to your prayers,they are at the clinic and are pretty sick also.Thank you all so much Sherry - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Adrian Please add to the CLS :(
Adrian was quite the different cat.He did not really like human touch 99% of the time but I did get a slight response of liking to be pet a couple of times.He was one of our Katrina cats.Rest in peace Adrian - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: Tiny one year ago
Sally thank you for sharing your story with us.Hugs to you... Sherry and my 5 beautiful fur kids Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I posted this to the Angels on My Shoulder group, but I will share my feelings here too It was one year ago that my precious Tiny went on to the Rainbows Bridge. Everyone deals with Grief differently. I lost four cats that year including Tiny. I was not expecting my Tiny to leave me so soon. He was a little over 5 years old. A neighbor's child brought him to me as a kitten saying her parents were going to get rid of it. She said a cat had kittens under their porch. I did not really believe the story but I took the tiny kitty and gave him a home. He looked to me not even old enough to be separated from his mom. He would later develop a habit of making biscuits in my hair. He did this all his short life. He also would sleep on my head. Purring loudly. I mean literally on my head or he would use it as a pillow. All his life he had an occasional cough. I worried that it was asthma or heart worms. I will never know. The spells were short lived and then he seemed fine. Summer of 2006 he had a vicious coughing spell that literally knocked him off his feet. He also had a cold. I took him to the vet. He was given antibiotics and got better. Several of my other cats got sick too. All with cold like symptoms. Junior his half brother, same mom she was feral, had been hit by a car that spring and stayed inside recuperating. He too got sick and had anemia on top of the cold. Long story short I wound up losing Pumpkin who was hiding symptoms from me and not eating. He was anemic and jaundiced when taken to the vet. Two day later I had to take him back and he stayed on IV for two days. Seemed better the second night there he crashed. He was a shell of himself and I had him PTS. I took Junior back to his vet to make sure he was ok because he had similar symptoms. He had a fever of 106.5 so they kept him. The vet called later wanted to do a feline leukemia test and it was positive. Turned out Tiny was positive too. Junior already had classic symptoms. Tiny was over his cold and never showed symptoms. I also had another positive cat who was PTS as he was also positive for FELV and FIV. He had also been sick. I would have probably done that differently had I known what I know now. The rest of my cats were ok and vaccinated. Tiny had been a little under the weather, but nothing earth shattering or I would have had him checked out. Christmas day it rained all day. Tiny seems a little distressed, but then again not anything that would indicate what would happen. I watched TV with him and I got up to check my emails. I heard that same violent cough as the summer before. I rushed to the living room. to move him. I though he would vomit. His gums were already turning blue. I gabbed the oxygen tank and it was empty. I went to get the concentrator which is my husbands. Checked on him we are talking less than a minute. His breathing calmed down and he was gone. I am told that it was probably a blood clot he threw and that he did not feel anything after the initial cough. I still wonder if there was something I missed in his short life that could have saved him. I buried him in the rain crying the whole time. It would seem his grave is probably a tad on the lot next to me. Junior still survives. I constantly worry about him. He currently has a URI that he can't seem to shake. Feline leukemia is a horrible disease. Thanks everyone for your comforting words when my Tiny Whiney left me. Sally -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: OT: sweet pea looking CUTE
What a cutie,looks alot like the litter of 5 kittens we rescued from my backyard. One was adopted out of Crashs and 2 are there with the mommy.THe other two live with my boyfriend.They were quite feral when we first captured them.Now they are the sweetest babies.Just takes time. :) Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of our foster parents sent this pictureshe's found two litters of kittens we've adopted out (she's done the fostering) - her neighborhood is going to be first in our TNR efforts, I think! Anyway this is Sweet Pea..the former feral kitten, having fun with wrapping paper:) -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Iris Please add to the CLS :(
Iris lost her battle to this aweful disease tonight. I was there to hold her pretty little tortie head in my hand while she fell asleep forever.She is now with her sister Isis whom I had never met cause she lost her fight before I started volunteering. I just told her she will feel so much better soon.It just breaks my heart to see these precious babies lose.I am grateful that I was a part of her life for the last 2 years.Thank you all so much for the prayers.Junior is doing so much better,he has been at Dr. Jens house for the last couple weeks.Her son has been sharing his room with him and the eyeless kitten that Jen found. The kitten is adorable.Once again thank you ALL so much Sherry - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: Happy New Years, everyone!
Same to you Kelley!! :) Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I hope this year brings you and your kitties a lot of joy and happiness. Kelley Saveika Founder Rescuties Animal Rescue Austin, TX -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Re: OT - Cute pics of foster kittens
OMG they are so cute.I LOVE the tortie!!! Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Here are some of our foster kittens, aren't they adorable? http://www.photoshow.com/watch/uG2Ch6yH -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Skyy Please add to the CLS
We lost sweet Skyy sunday to felv.She was a beautiful long haired gray baby girl,she will be missed very much at Sids. Sherry - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Re: Skyy Please add to the CLS
Thank you Kelley,what keeps me going is that there are so many that need our love and I am honored to be able to love them when no one else wanted to.It is heartbreaking but I somehow find the strength to keep going.I have a few FAVORITES that when it is their time to go it is just going to kill me.There is a black beautiful boy named Marley that Ijust love with ALL my heart,of course I love them ALL but some just take up a special place in my heart.Once agan,Thank you. Sherry Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, I am so sorry...I don't know how you keep on going. On Jan 8, 2008 7:54 PM, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sherry I am so sorry..it is never easy, Hugs, Sally On Jan 8, 2008 8:51 PM, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We lost sweet Skyy sunday to felv.She was a beautiful long haired gray baby girl,she will be missed very much at Sids. Sherry - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
RE: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
Michelle I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Buddy.Hugs to you Sherry Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry, Michelle. She's at the Bridge now, free of pain and telling everybody there how very much she was loved. Hugs to you and Minstrel. Diane R. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy Angel Bramble xxx This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Rudy Please add to the CLS :(
I am so sad to say that we lost our sweet Rudy today. Thanks to all of you tht offered your prayers and good thoughts for him.He made a short comeback.I did get to kiss his sweet little orange head on Monday and he purred with the loudest most beautiful song.We will ALL miss that sweet baby boy. Sherry - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Re: OT - Missy
Sending good thoughts Missys way!!! Sherry and my 5 wonderful fur balls of love :) Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Missy has an appointment at Texas AM Cardiology department on February 5th. Please be thinking good throughts for her. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart http://www.change.org/rescuties - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Miller Please add to the CLS :(
We lost another sweet boy tonight.Miller was a quiet yet loving brown tiger.He was shy at first then all of a sudden he would work to get your attention.I will miss his sweet soul. Sherry - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: CLS- Possum
Caroline,I am sorry to hear of your sweet Possee leaving you.He was lucky to
have you.Hugs to you.
Sherry
Caroline Kaufmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }Can you add my foster kitten Possum
(aka Possee) to the CLS? He was not an FELV cat, but possibly FIP.
He was a struggling, failing to thrive white w/ grey kitten (who indeed looked
like a Possum), who had a rough start in life and I took him in to give him TLC
and see what I could do for him. Unfortunately, I was unable to get him the
vet care he needed/deserved due to approval problems with the adoption group he
belonged to/I volunteered for and I will forever regret that and feel guilty.
But I know I gave him a wonderful few months that he wouldn't have had if I
hadn't taken him in: he was kept warm, freed from the pet store condos, got the
royalest treatment of all my fosters b/c I never made him stay in the condo-he
had free reign of my two bedrooms, he slept on the bed with me curled in my
arms or on my chest or shoulder every night and we had love-fest sessions every
morning, with him purring away, he got the highest quality food and
supplements, holistic vet treatments, and a little kitty heating pad that
became his all time favorite thing. Sadly though, for
whatever reason, whether it be FIP, a congenital heart defect, or both, his
little body couldn't keep up with his mind and desire to live and he crashed
without warning (besides a swollen belly) on me in the early morning hours of
Sunday and I rushed him to the emergency vet clinic to end his suffering. He
was a wonderfully sweet little boy and although he was more an old-man cat then
the 7 mo kitten he was supposed to be, I loved him for who and what he was and
I will miss him dearly, especially because he became my sleeper-bud and I
haven't had one since Monkee left me in July.
He was my first cat/foster kitten to die since Monkee and that makes it even
more heartbreaking for me b/c the Monkee loss is still so fresh. I also wonder
why they keep crashing on me on Sundays?!
Thank you,
Caroline K.
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Toby Please add to the CLS :(
This one is one of the toughest.Our sweet Toby went to the bridge today.He was a beautiful fluffy orange boy who always had a purr for you.He was one of the original 5 that started Sids and the last of the 5.He made it 4 years after testing positive for both fiv and felv.He will be missed by so many.I receved an e-mail from one of my volunteer friends and all she could say was she cant stop crying. :( This year has gotten off to a bad start. THank you for listening to me. Sherry - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Re: Ember and the Scary Mistake
Lance I am so happy to hear Ember ( I love her name) is feeling a bit better. My Tristan who is not felv+ had a problem with loose stool and he gets a fiber capsule every night and it is normal now.Dr. Jen said it it IBS irritable bowel syndrome.Take care of your baby girl and I will keep thinking good thoughts for you. Sherry and my 5 beautiful furkids,Rafferty,CousCous,Xander,Tristan abd Mystique :) Lance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a call in to the same vet late yesterday afternoon, and she got back to me earlier this morning. I wanted to clarify the doses, after doing some reading that alarmed me about Metronidazole. I don't want to give Ember more than she needs (or any, if it can be helped). I'm mostly okay with the outcome of the conversation. The vet wants me to only give Ember one 50mg pill a day, and only through Monday. I gave her the dose for today, so she only has two more. That seems more realistic to me. Given that Ember showed high bacterial overgrowth on her test, it will hopefully help to alleviate that, but it won't be going for so long (and with doses so high) as I'd originally been told. Ember is doing well as far as her behavior goes. I'm hoping to get her to snuggle down for a nap in a few minutes. She had a small but solid bm last night, and I'll probably try to get her back on a little dry food tomorrow. I'm really glad she likes to eat pumpkin! Thanks to all for your concern. It's a comfort to have you on my side when things aren't going so well. Lance On Jan 26, 2008, at 8:34 AM, Jane Lyons wrote: Computer error??? It sounds as though the vet made a 'scary mistake' and rather than honesty and responsibility, she is playing defense, which is equally scary. I would stop the Metronidazole. It seems that Ember had a violent reaction to the overdose and needs time to process that assault. Also, why Metronidazole? Wasn't her last stool normal? I do not understand why the vet is prescribing it. Did she run tests on her stool? What was her diagnosis? I wish your trusted vet were available to you (and Ember). Is there any way you can contact her or get a referral for a vet who has experience with FeLK. I would not trust someone who resorts to the 'computer error' card. How is Ember now? How have her stools been? Fingers still crossed. Jane On Jan 25, 2008, at 9:27 PM, Lance wrote: I talked to the vet we saw last night to ask about the odd exhaling Ember did. We discussed it for awhile, and she really couldn't say with any certainty what might have caused it. She said that Ember's lungs sounded good, and I would think that a lung problem would be a likely component in causing something like that. I'll just be paying close attention to see if it happens again. It's a really good thing I called, because I found out that Ember had been over-prescribed. Frankly, the whole thing sounds a little fishy to me, though I want to trust this vet. The label printed out and placed on the Metronidazole bottle was for two 50mg pills twice a day. The vet told me that should be for only 1 50mg pill twice a day. She also indicated that this is a small dose. She said that this is a computer error, but she also *told* me before I left that it was two pills twice a day. I wonder when she was planning on calling me about this! I gave Ember two pills last night and two this morning, but I will not give her any meds tonight, and I'm really not sure of what to do in general. I hate to critique someone who has vast amounts of education and experience over me. But, I'm concerned that this vet is not exactly sure of what's going on. When Ember had diarrhea a year and a half ago, another vet (who is now our normal vet) prescribed one 50mg Metronidazole once a day, and she only gave me five or so to give (i never did). Since Metronidazole is considered a potential carcinogen in people, and has, in admittedly rare cases, essentially destroyed an animal's nervous system, I'm really wishing I had a second opinion. I just don't want to haul Ember to another vet. Any thoughts? Lance - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
