Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-09-02 Thread Susan Loesch
  Give Big Rik a big hug and Tommy and Sunny understand completely 'what a drag it is getting old...'   Love, Julie  Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Please add my 19 1/2 year old Big Rik to the special needs list.  He has been your typical grumpy old man for the last few years

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-09-02 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Michele.  I will always treasure those last hours with him.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry. It sounds like he had a final rally his last day. That happens a lot. It is wonderful for him that he felt so good in his last day. Michelle

Re: pet victims of Katrina

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
Also the ASPCA www.aspca.org - they are trying to help shelters who need it; Alley Cat Allies (feral cats) www.alleycat.org; Humane Soc of US (www.hsus.org)  They have disaster teams who are already on location.Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What you were able to do is wonderful, Jen!  I

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has di ed

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
eet, wonderful guy.  I know he's going to still hang around your  house with you, where he's been for so long.  I'm sorry.GloriaOn Aug 31, 2005, at 8:21 AM, Susan Loesch wrote:> Thank you, Julie.  Aren't our old guys wonderful.  I am so sad to  > have to say that Big

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
gone.  Such a  sweet, wonderful guy.  I know he's going to still hang around your  house with you, where he's been for so long.  I'm sorry.GloriaOn Aug 31, 2005, at 8:21 AM, Susan Loesch wrote:> Thank you, Julie.  Aren't our old guys wonderful.  I am so sad to  > have to

RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
Good for you - and for the kitties.  I don't remember seeing any other situation than the 4 in Oklahoma but I might have missed it.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually, mine are all taken care of as I am keeping them all with me (for now anyway) – thank you for asking – but

Re: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
Are we talking about two situations here - a mom and babies that Hideyo saved plus the 4 in Oklahoma that Jennifer Dennis is having to relinquish?  (Jennifer's email is [EMAIL PROTECTED])    It is correct that I will take one of the Oklahoma 4 - I think all are adults??   Gloria and I are both in L

Re: Oklahoma City - 4 sweet leukemia kitties in a desperate situation

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
gloria, that would work.  I will take one.  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe if four of us takes one kitty each ...Begin forwarded message:> From: "Jennifer Dennis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Date: August 29, 2000 9:22:12 PM CDT> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Subject: [PurringPixieCatResource] 4 sweet leukemia

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
ally objects to being pilled.  This company does have a treat formula that I bought for Sunny last year (she's about 105 years old!) and she wasn't crazy about it, but Tommy likes treats so I think I'll try it again for him.   http://www.zukes.com/cats/   Give Big Rik a big hug and Tommy

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
er-duper-soft cloud.     A big hug from me and extra-strength headbutts from Tommy and Sunny; we'll light a candle for Big Rik tonight.   Take care.   Love, Julie   Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you, Julie.  Aren't our old guys wonderful.  I am so sad to have to say th

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
t it, but Tommy likes treats so I think I'll try it again for him.   http://www.zukes.com/cats/   Give Big Rik a big hug and Tommy and Sunny understand completely 'what a drag it is getting old...'   Love, Julie  Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Please add my 19 1/2

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
t Big Rik going so soon. I just can't imagine him gone. Such a sweet, wonderful guy. I know he's going to still hang around your house with you, where he's been for so long. I'm sorry.GloriaOn Aug 31, 2005, at 8:21 AM, Susan Loesch wrote:> Thank you, Julie. Aren't our old g

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you.  He surely did have a long and happy life!Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan, What a glorious life he had and you were privileged to share part of it with him.  Our thoughts and tears are with you   <<<<>>>>>Susan Loesch <[EMAIL

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
his company does have a treat formula that I bought for Sunny last year (she's about 105 years old!) and she wasn't crazy about it, but Tommy likes treats so I think I'll try it again for him.   http://www.zukes.com/cats/   Give Big Rik a big hug and Tommy and Sunny understand compl

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
I will definitely do that!  It gives me hope that maybe he can stabilize and make it to 20!  thanks.Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Susan,Have his pottasium checked, kitties that are in early stages of kidney failure can get backend weakness because of not enough pottasium. The fact tha

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks!  He really has had an awesome life - and I only adopted him when he was 15.  He'd had one owner from the time he was a kitten - adopted from Ft. Worth, TX shelter.  Walked into my house, looked around and just decided he was home.  No adjustment problems!Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge- Original Message -From: Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:29 amSubject: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list> Please add my 19 1/2 year old Big Rik to the speci

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Joan.  I am not ready to lose him!"Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,   Healing vibes from all my guys to Big Rik. Joan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Monday, August 29, 2005 11:29 AMTo: felvtalk@fe

Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Please add my 19 1/2 year old Big Rik to the special needs list.  He has been your typical grumpy old man for the last few years, but incredibly healthy.  He has just begun to stay dehydrated enough to need subQ fluids and I noticed yesterday that his hind quarters are getting week and unsteady.  H

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Michelle.  I agree, tho, quick is better for him.  He was such a wonderful fella - but then, what orange tabby isn't![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am really sorry. The speed of his deterioration is shocking. But it is better for him that it was quick, I know. I really am so sorry. As you pro

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
re, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^=   Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 ----- Orig

Re: Ewok has a tumor... :(

2005-08-26 Thread Susan Loesch
Give that sweet boy a big hug from me and my feleuk gang - he will be in my prayers.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn, damn, damn...but I can't tell you guys enough how so very proud of this little man I am...my vet was able to get us into the oncologist's office straight away and it was confirmed that

Re: Ewok

2005-08-26 Thread Susan Loesch
Definitely!  GOOD LUCK![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry, forgot to mention that he has a vet appointment in about anhour...wish us luck!! :)Jen"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I s

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Gareth and Alec =^..^=   Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message ----- From: Susan Loesch T

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS - MISSED EMAILS (group)

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
sleeps curled up in my arms every night - and on top of me every time I sit down - so he isn't going anywhere!  Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a 'Creamsicle', too!!! Yummy!Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hmmm.   I've also got Popcorn and Cre

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
How neat!  My Creamsicle was my foster kitty but he ended up being the little one who sleeps curled up in my arms every night - and on top of me every time I sit down - so he isn't going anywhere!  Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a 'Creamsicle', too!!! Yummy

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Hmmm.   I've also got Popcorn and Creamsicle and last fall lost Orange Julius!Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'll bet they are, Susan!  "Those Mom's of ours were always thinking about FOOD"!   Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Julie

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you, Nina - what comforting words.  I hope your Gracie's health will improve and then remain good permanently.  Right now I have 8 feleuk babies - babies, to me, being from Cheyenne who is 6 months old and Daisy who is 8 months old to Valley who is around 5!  Daisy is one of my "library cats"

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
related names.   Take care of yourself.   Love, Julie Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yesterday I lost Butternut to this evil disease.  He was 3 1/2 years old - so I know he has lived longer than most babies born positive - but is wasn't long enough.  It never is, is it.  I am i

RE: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you."Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Puff, my little FELV+ gal, was fine for 2 years and then went down hill very rapidly as well.  I, too , kept thinking that maybe she was just a carrier.  I am so sorry. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: CLS - for Patti

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Patti, I am so sorry about Ellen.  I am so glad that she had you in the end.Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Patti,I'm so sorry to hear about sweet little Ellen, how absolutely horrible that these sweet little babies all perished because of the unthinking, uncaring actions of a would be res

RE: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Joan.  He has done so well for so long that I was thinking about having him re-tested thinking that he might have thrown off the virus.  Guess he didn't."Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,   I am so sorry about Butternut (what a sweet name).  I am  glad that he had a bit of t

Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Yesterday I lost Butternut to this evil disease.  He was 3 1/2 years old - so I know he has lived longer than most babies born positive - but is wasn't long enough.  It never is, is it.  I am in Arkansas and over 3 years ago there was a situation in the northern part of the state - out in the stic

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Susan Loesch
Julie, I'm so sorry about your little Tater Tot.  Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Friends,   My sweet little man is gone.  Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering.  He'd been hanging in there; Saturday night he got up and chec

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Susan Loesch
Yea, Kat - way to go!  Thank  you!Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda, all -I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will bemeeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the littleblind kitten. I live in Northern NJ, so it's reallynot that far for me. I'll post more after Sunday.Kat (Mew Jersey)

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-13 Thread Susan Loesch
I did, but I haven't had a reply.  catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,   Did you email the man directly? I have lost his email addy.   tSusan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I haven't sent any of the other ideas but I emailed with an offer to take them - into FuRR (Feline Rescue and Reh

RE: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY

2005-06-10 Thread Susan Loesch
Well, DUH - I just now read the full subject line - think I'd stopped at the age before!  Could probably arrange a NY  - AR transport.catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That's what I thought!  I forwarded the ideas, but haven't had time to check up with anyone from the group yet tonight.  I'll l

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-10 Thread Susan Loesch
I haven't sent any of the other ideas but I emailed with an offer to take them - into FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome), my rescue group - with me as the permanent foster.  I usually take any really elderly kitties we get in.  Didn't notice where he is located but could possibly arrange to fly to get

Re: Update on Bronx Nuns

2005-06-08 Thread Susan Loesch
Never thought about the ones who fed and still care for the cats - you are right - they need our prayers.  This must be killing them.tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nuns are JUST people.  You have those that absolutely adore animals, like Sister Francis here in Havre de Grace that feeds

Re: Update on Bronx Nuns

2005-06-08 Thread Susan Loesch
Gee, is molesting altar boys also just Catholic bashing?  Unfortunately anyone, whatever religion, can have a mean streak - isn't negated by being in a religious order.  Would that it were."Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Right - one of the responses on their "guestbook" said it was just

Re: Update on Bronx Nuns

2005-06-08 Thread Susan Loesch
VERY definitely NOT!Del Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Big hugs to Pets Alive for offering to take these kitties.  And these nuns have not decided whether to allow the volunteers to save the kitties?  Boy, they really have a mean streak!  If they want the cats out of there they should be ov

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Isn't it cool - I swear, there's NOBODY who is a match for a buncha riled up rabid cat people!!Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I do love the way you people rally!TenHouseCats wrote:>http://forums.catholic.com/index.php?>>just posted the article on this site>> >

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Someone in my group just emailed that they'd emailed the pope and copied the nuns, etc.  That's a thought - might catch their eye when we email if it shows we've cc'd the pope.TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: we can be fairly sure that SOMEONE will read them.On 6/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony -O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
I just emailed him - so far it hasn't bounced back."MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brilliant idea!~ -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 12:55 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: R

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
What a wonderful idea - and I just found his email address - [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sent of and E-mail to both. If I could get the Popes Address I would E-mail him too. <>

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
I've just forwarded to all our fosters, board members and FuRR Yahoo group asking them to write.  We had a similar situation here just about this time last year - an Episcopal minister was poisoning feral cats around his church.  One reason he gave for not wanting cats arounfd (he never admitted po

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Way to go.  I, also, have emailed.Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nina, Great job I am going to forward this to the local news station. CherieNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Joan for forwarding this. I've sent off emails to both address and I'll follow them with faxs. Here's wha

Re: Sam is FOUND!

2005-06-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Hey, Stan - I know Gloria has already answered this  - but wow, did we learn a LOT about making assumptions on this little escapade.  There were definite sightings of Sam a couple of blocks west of where he had been living.  Not just by the kids who were helping us but also by adults  (one of which

Re: Need advice - kittens

2005-06-01 Thread Susan Loesch
irus. Since it's a light positive, I'd be >really optimistic. But then I'm optimistic anyhow...>>Just thinking - but I've never heard of kittens getting low dose >interferon, and don't know what that would do. - Gloria>>At 1:39 PM -0700 5/31/05, Susan Loesch wr

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread Susan Loesch
Mia, I agree with both sides on this.  And I see what you are saying -  I wonder if perhaps the publicity the organization is receiving could be used to the advantage of the cats who remain in the program - sometimes something like this that horrifies people will also move them to action - and poss

Re: Andy is gone

2005-05-24 Thread Susan Loesch
Oh, Jamie, what a horrible day for you and Andy.  I am so sorry.  I wish I could say something that would help.  You will be in my prayers.Jamie Laws <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond about Andy.  I do appreciate it.  Barb, Sharon, Yvonne, Terrie, Belind

Re: Re Akira need prayers

2005-05-06 Thread Susan Loesch
I, too, am praying for you and Akira.  Hang in there.Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Lisa,I'm sorry to hear Akira is not feeling well. If she does need to get a feeding tube, just wanted you to know I have experience with this from when my Buddie had cancer last year. If it is going to

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-12 Thread Susan Loesch
Nina, I am so very sorry.  You are right.  It is the day that we all dread.  It shouldn't have come so soon for your sweet girl.  Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The day we all dread came for Jazz and our family today. My beautiful girl has gone to join her brother Flash and sister, Molly. She had

RE: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-08 Thread Susan Loesch
The director of our rescue group says that we have to learn to say no sometimes - but I am afraid I haven't learned yet.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I hear you, Susan.  I started out only one cat 12 years ago,  and now have over 50 – and it can be overwhelming sometimes especia

Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-07 Thread Susan Loesch
That sounds like a great idea!: Oh Susan, I understand completely. I've, sort of by default, opted for taking in fewer in order to do more for each one. The only way I can do that though, is to stay inside the house with the door locked. Sometimes when I'm driving down the streets of my neighborhoo

Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-07 Thread Susan Loesch
You're right, it is the same way.  I hope our vet will go ahead with the paperwork - and maybe we can find a way to come up with some $$.    I sometimes wonder if it would be better to take in fewer animals and be able to concentrate more time and money both on their care - but then along comes ano

Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-07 Thread Susan Loesch
You know, I tend to wish that, too.  Gloria and I are part of the same rescue group and we both are really concerned that this issue has come up with one of our cats.    Several years ago I was so freaked out by FIV and Feleuk that when Gloria and I first met over a couple of cats who'd always bee

Re: Fwd: [CRF] OT: Help for severe asthma -Emergency no luck on an asthma site....

2005-03-16 Thread Susan Loesch
I haven't had experience with a cat with severe asthma, but I do have a couple with mild asthma - I give  1/2cc albuterol  syrup 2 times a day when they flare up.  I know I have seen on some web site a kind of "thing" you can place over a cat's face and use some type inhaler.  Guess the vet has t

Re: Tiger - CLS

2005-03-11 Thread Susan Loesch
Sheila, I am so, so sorry that you have lost both Tiger and Tipper.  I know it is heartbreaking and I will be thinking about you and your husband and keeping you and your other babies in my prayers.  Susan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add my baby Tiger to the list. He past this morning 3 am. He w

Re: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

2005-03-04 Thread Susan Loesch
What a beautiful tribute to Effie and how lucky she was to be so very much loved.  I am so sorry that you've lost her.Del Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you to everyone who responded with sympathies to my huge loss of Effie.  She was such a light in our lives and we miss her terribly. 

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