Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] A Place For Us
This was just what I needed today. My beloved Buddy, a felv+ Maine Coon whom I adopted nearly 6 years ago, died this morning. He was about 9 years old, maybe more. He had been abandoned at a shelter as a young cat and I adopted him to be a companion to my other positive cat. I am grateful that the end came quickly and quietly, but I am heartbroken. He was the best cat ever. He came running when I called him, he slept every night In my bed and snuggled on my lap like a giant beanie baby, he got along patiently with the other cats we have taken in. He had no meow, just a croak, but had the most eloquent eyes. Many times I wished he could talk. I know that a piece of him will be with me until we meet again. Leah From: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sheila Coyle Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [FeLVPositiveCats] A Place For Us For those who have suffered a loss of a dear pet, this tribute is one of my all time most favorite compassionate, hopeful, and consoling readings. Credit to the writer: Terri Onorato http://www.angelbluemist.com/aplaceforus.html __._,_.___ http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=2070629/grpspId=1705042435/msgId =5897/stime=1322517540/nc1=4025321/nc2=3848644/nc3=5028924 __,_._,___ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
RE: sancturaries for special needs
Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, from which I adopted my felv+ cat Firefly, does take in special needs cats (felv, fiv, severely injured, etc.). They are in Harwood, MD. You can contact Kathy and Bob Rude at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Lind Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 9:40 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: sancturaries for special needs Hi All, Just wondering if anyone knew of sanctuaries that will take special needs kitties. My poor Ashley (foster kitty) still has diarrhea, and they suspect she has feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs). I want to find a good home for her, but right now I'm not able to find anyone around here who'll take on a special needs kitty. I just want her to get as much attention as she deserves. She's not FeLV (tested twice), and she seems healthy otherwise. I don't mind taking care of her, but we have 5 kitties in the house (2 that need homes), and now we're expecting (me, not any kitties). I'm not sure how we'll all fit into the house down the road. There's constant wrestling and fighting all night long (play fighting), and I just need to alleviate a little stress. I love our two foster babies, but I know we can't handle 5 forever (financially or emotionally) until we have a bigger home and more $! Melissa
RE: ot - Ever ubiquitous pee
Many years ago our cat peed in my son's basket of fresh laundry just before we left for vacation. We didn't realize what had happened until we were on the plane and I became aware of a powerful odor on Andrew's person, which turned out to be the clothes he had retrieved from the basket and was wearing. We had to change planes, so we made a beeline for a gift shop in search of clean clothes to wear for the rest of the flight. As soon as we checked into the hotel at our destination, I bagged up everything in his suitcase and took it to the front desk to be laundered. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 12:33 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: ot - Ever ubiquitous pee My sister's cat peed in my dad's napsack the night before he was to board a plane with it. Ah the delights of being owned by cats. Kelly, At least at Best Friends you were among compatriots who would understand. I bet if you had taken a look around you, you would have caught several others in the group sneaking a sniff at their own t-shirts! Kelley Saveika wrote: My cats peed in my purse once. Sigh. I had to buy another purse. On 5/21/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 08:45 AM 5/21/2007, you wrote: I was at BEST FRIENDS last week for the workshop, Sitting in one of the dog areas listening to a talk on detecting stress in dogs etc,,Well as I leaned forward I got that strange familar whiffI kept hoping it was coming for elsewhere,, No chanceMy shirt had that familiar yellow patch that i did not see as i got dressed in the hotel that morning, A trip to the bathroom and a wet shirt for the next few hours I always carry spare shoes and clothes in my car,,, Kelly
RE: OT - Clavamox
Kelley, That price is very high. Allivet.com sells the 15 ml bottle for $9.99, but you must have a prescription. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 12:18 PM To: felvtalk Subject: OT - Clavamox Hey guys, I was at http://www.1drugstore-online.com/showprice.asp?name=clavamoxbysearch=okGo. x=17Go.y=12 pricing Clavamox and it seems to be more expensive than the vet's office. Has anyone ever ordered Clavamox from here? Is the bottle just huge or something? -- 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 Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
RE: Small meltdown
Wendy, You are not alone. It took two weeks for my Bubba to die from felv and watching him slip away inch by inch was agonizing. When I think of him, I have to force myself not to dwell on the experience or else I will break down all over again. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:05 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: Small meltdown Hey guys, Why is it that even a year and a half after Cricket's passing, I can burst into tears after having flashbacks of the night he died? To a logical person (being me), it sounds ridiculous and overdramatic. But the fact remains that when I allow myself to remember what happened with Cricket the night he died, and how horrible it was, it sends me straight into meltdown. I am at work for heaven's sake. Usually, when I think about Cricket, I don't think about that one day in his life. But it seems so unfair that he couldn't have a more peaceful death. I will never forget his suffering, even knowing that he is now at rest. Why do some people's/animal's last days of their lives have to be filled with pain and suffering? I just don't understand it. I think maybe all the recent losses, and sadly there have been many, might be bringing my memories back, but maybe that's a good thing? Maybe we never really fully stop grieving, but every little meltdown we have allows us to heal a little more. Thanks for letting me ramble about my lack of understanding of the meaning of life. :) 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 ~~~ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL
RE: Chocolate cat needs a name
How about Hershey? Or Milton? Leah From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gussies mom Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 10:10 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: Chocolate cat needs a name I volunteer with a rescue that has taken in cats from a hoarding case. Some have tested FeLV+. One of the cats that tested negative and is awaiting a retest is a cocoa colored cat. He is all brown. I have never seen a cat like this in person. Anyway, his name was Reuben and we are searching for a better name. The possibilitties so far are Cocoa, Chocolate Boy, and Whitman, none of which I care for. If anyone can think of a name for a chocolate colored cat, can you please let me know. You can email me off list if you want. And please keep your fingers crossed he retests negative. Beth Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49982/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/m ailbeta/newmail_tools.html Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49982/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/m ailbeta/newmail_tools.html
RE: Rude Ranch
I have been reading the many messages concerning Rude Ranch with considerable interest since I seem to have opened up discussion about RR. Admittedly I have had only one experience and that was my recent adoption of one of their felv+ cats. It may well be that there were problems in the past. I have a feeling that some of the less-than-positive experiences go back several years ago, to the time before Bob and Kathy Rude moved to the very large house they now run as a shelter/sanctuary. The descriptions provided in a number of the e-mails do not match what I saw during my visit on December 22, 2006. The pictures posted on their web page, http://www.ruderanch.org, are an accurate depiction of what I saw. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 10:51 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Rude Ranch unfortunately, from what you saw, and what her husband said, she most probably did NOT accept any help. and, sadly, it probably will come to the point where she'll be on the news one day... this is when the now-trendy concept of intervention comes in at least the husband recognizes there's a problem too many times there IS that martyr complex, and the piece of the classic hoarder/collector syndrome where the people really believe that only they are able to truly care for the critters in the correct way. i don't know what the answer is; at what point our responsibility as rescuers and guardians of the animals kicks in, and others' rights to privacy ends. MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
RE: Rude Ranch
Thank you, Tamara, for the clarification. There has been such a lively discussion that it was becoming fuzzy to me what comments were being made about Rude Ranch Animal Rescue and which ones were about other shelters and individuals. Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 11:44 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Rude Ranch Again, Leah, The description I relayed was not at Rude Ranch, but at the farm of a rescuer that claimed to be helping RR with fostering overflow cats...and yes, Bob Rude was the name of the person who I had contacted regarding placing Simms there before the other woman (mentioned above) volunteered to give him a forever home. It is HER place I described. I never visited RR. T Wolf, Leah R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been reading the many messages concerning Rude Ranch with considerable interest since I seem to have opened up discussion about RR. Admittedly I have had only one experience and that was my recent adoption of one of their felv+ cats. It may well be that there were problems in the past. I have a feeling that some of the less-than-positive experiences go back several years ago, to the time before Bob and Kathy Rude moved to the very large house they now run as a shelter/sanctuary. The descriptions provided in a number of the e-mails do not match what I saw during my visit on December 22, 2006. The pictures posted on their web page, http://www.ruderanch.org, are an accurate depiction of what I saw. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 10:51 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Rude Ranch unfortunately, from what you saw, and what her husband said, she most probably did NOT accept any help. and, sadly, it probably will come to the point where she'll be on the news one day... this is when the now-trendy concept of intervention comes in at least the husband recognizes there's a problem too many times there IS that martyr complex, and the piece of the classic hoarder/collector syndrome where the people really believe that only they are able to truly care for the critters in the correct way. i don't know what the answer is; at what point our responsibility as rescuers and guardians of the animals kicks in, and others' rights to privacy ends. MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 _ The fish are biting. Get http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49679/*http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/spon soredsearch_v2.php?o=US2140cmp=Yahooctv=Q107Taglines=Ys2=EMb=50 more visitors on your site using Yahoo! http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49679/*http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/spon soredsearch_v2.php?o=US2140cmp=Yahooctv=Q107Taglines=Ys2=EMb=50 Search Marketing.
RE: Rude Ranch -WARNING
It is my understanding that Bob and Kathy were living in and had as a shelter a few years ago a much smaller place than the very large house they have now. I had no problem making an appointment at our mutual convenience when I went to adopt a cat this past December. It looked very clean and the very many cats I saw looked well-cared for and content. The various climbers seemed well-contructed, just like you would see in a catalog. There is no question that Rude Ranch is a shelter and not a home and I believe that Bob and Kathy work hard to place the cats that come to them. My two cents. Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:30 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Rude Ranch -WARNING Yes, Rude Ranch does LOOK like a great place...BUT: I attempted to place a cat at Rude Ranch a few years back, committing to the monthly support fee needed to surrender. My first choice for the felv + stray I had rescued was an actual home, not an institution, so when a woman called and offered to give this cat a HOME, I jumped at the chance without visiting her place first (she came highly recommended by various rescues..), so I turned the spot that they had made room for down to place with this individual instead. When I got to her place, she, while very well intentioned, was an animal horder. She agreed to take fosters in from various organizations, (Grey Hound Rescue...Rude Ranch...etc..), where she cared for them on her farm, with her husband, without any monetary support from these rescues that depended on her (so she said). The garage where she was housing her felv+ cats (she had she had said at the time 5-by the time I got mine there, there were 10) was an absolutely FILTHY...dirt and hair everywhere...exposed insulation beamwork, food bowls that looked as if they hadn't been washed in months...urine soaked everything..the smell was beyond deplorableand it was the dead of WINTER. The great levels the cats had to climb on were rusty metal shelving. The floor was covered in plywood and while there were 3 space heaters in the garage, and it did have garage door windows...but it was aweful. As I told her I had turned down Rude Ranch even tho they had just made a space for (Simms) she interrupted...Oh, that must be why I got this one from them the other day (pointing to a white persuain laying on a ratty blanket on one of the rusty shelves). I had asked her if she received financial help for the cats they dumped on her, she didn't...and was a bit ticked to learn that they charge monthly for careI wonder if they are still charging for the ones they've brought me...or perhaps that's why I have them now, their people stopped paying??? I don't have intimate knowledge of the workings or Rude Ranch...but,,,the fact that if you are coming to visit they insist that you phone and schedule your visit a week before-hand (what they told me when I was considering using them for Simms) makes me wonder if they have to FIND the cat you surrendered before you come back to visit ) I've had TOO many bad run-ins with WONDERFUL organizations to believe everything I see on tv or read in the paper. I'm sure they are all trying their best, but Rude Ranch may be wonderful...but I have to honestly wonder. fyi: I eventually placed Simms with another person in a REAL home environment.. . And don't get me wrong about her...she was/is trying her best...but dear God..you've GOT to know when to say when...Neither her or her husband could tell me how many cats and dogs they had housed on the property...prop. just over a hundred. I have to wonder at rescue organizations that over-burdened themselves, are over-burdening other volunteersto make themselves look good? T Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leah, Thank you for the link to Rude Ranch. What a great place. Quite the inspiration. Nina Wolf, Leah R. wrote: Phaewryn, The web address is http://www.ruderanch.org. Bob and Kathy Rude run quite a place. Some of their cats wouldn't last a second at a publicly-funded shelter due to medical diagnoses such as felv+ or congenital or other disabilities. Bob and Kathy live at the home with all of their furry children. Leah - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: Re: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet (rude ranch) does rude animal ranch have a website? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html _ Cheap Talk? Check http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman8/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev t=39663/*http://voice.yahoo.com out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.
Re: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet (rude ranch)
Phaewryn, The web address is http://www.ruderanch.org. Bob and Kathy Rude run quite a place. Some of their cats wouldn't last a second at a publicly-funded shelter due to medical diagnoses such as felv+ or congenital or other disabilities. Bob and Kathy live at the home with all of their furry children. Leah - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: Re: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet (rude ranch) does rude animal ranch have a website? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
RE: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet
The Animal Planet web site offers viewers an opportunity to send an e-mail. Here is the url: http://extweb.discovery.com/viewerrelations Leah From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 12:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet If anyone has an email address to write to for Animal Planet, I'll send them the dozen or so inspiring FeLV testimonials I collected from you wonderful people last year to persuade the new PAWS shelter to include an FeLV room. (The shelter in question is slated to open July this year by the way. I'll be visiting as soon as it does open to check out if they kept their word and really did include an FELV room.) Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 10:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bandit is NEGATIVE Yeah! Patti her clan http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/anmls/cat PS - OT, but did anyone see Animal Planet (Animal Cops - Houston) last night? I was FURIOUS They found a stray and repeatedly said that Felv was ALWAYS fatal and they euphemize any cat that tests positive!!! G, they're going to get an informative e-mail from me! That's if I remember Just imagine how many people saw that will euthanize those babies Not to mention how many other shelters will do it because the Houston SPCA has that policy.. http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/pple/clips/miss-face-clip2 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.
RE: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet
By the way; Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, from whom I adopted my felv+ Maine Coon a month ago, has a room just for these positive cats. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet The Animal Planet web site offers viewers an opportunity to send an e-mail. Here is the url: http://extweb.discovery.com/viewerrelations Leah From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 12:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Bandit is NEGATIVE--Animal Planet If anyone has an email address to write to for Animal Planet, I'll send them the dozen or so inspiring FeLV testimonials I collected from you wonderful people last year to persuade the new PAWS shelter to include an FeLV room. (The shelter in question is slated to open July this year by the way. I'll be visiting as soon as it does open to check out if they kept their word and really did include an FELV room.) Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 10:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bandit is NEGATIVE Yeah! Patti her clan http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/anmls/cat PS - OT, but did anyone see Animal Planet (Animal Cops - Houston) last night? I was FURIOUS They found a stray and repeatedly said that Felv was ALWAYS fatal and they euphemize any cat that tests positive!!! G, they're going to get an informative e-mail from me! That's if I remember Just imagine how many people saw that will euthanize those babies Not to mention how many other shelters will do it because the Houston SPCA has that policy.. http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/pple/clips/miss-face-clip2 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.
RE: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list
Dear Hideyo, I am so sorry to learn that you have lost Lizzie. She could not have had better care than you gave her. Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 6:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list My little gentle soul, Lizzie passed away this morning - she is the sweetest and kindest and most affectionate soul I have ever counted - I have bottle fed her from the day one and it's been such a pleasure to have met her - I miss her just so terribly and I feel so empty all over... please pray for her peace.
RE: Please add Jimi Too Cool to the CLS
Dear Anne, My heart goes out to you. You did the right thing. When you know that your baby is suffering past the point of enjoying life anymore, it is time to let him go. You were indeed fortunate to have him so long and he was fortunate to have you give him such loving care. Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of anne Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 7:55 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please add Jimi Too Cool to the CLS Dear kind fellow cat lovers, Jimi Too Cool has passed over to the other side with the help of his favorite vet, Dr. Greene, at 11:30AM today. Things went pretty smoothly and Dr. Greene was very kind and sympathetic. Jimi had suffered from the side effects of feline leukemia for half of his 10 year lifetime. It started with painful stomatitis and travelled down the esophagus and beyond, making it very difficult for him to eat. In the last several months, he has gone downhill, becoming skin and bones, practically, even though he could eat well and a lot when his steroid shots kicked in. This last weekend, he became like the walking dead and cried out pitifully now and then. His eyes looked tired and sad and glazed. The tramadol that was added to his meds wasn't helping anymore, either, it seemed. I have been blessed to have my boy for so long, especially in light of his disease, so for that I am very grateful. He was a noble, silly, friendly, brave, loving, smart, quirky and beautiful boy. He has my heart. He was very much a COOL boy all his life, too, from the time I scooped him up from an ATM machine location on a busy, dangerous street, up to and including his death. At our first meeting at the bank, he just sauntered over and sat beside me calmly and resolutely and happily, making it known he was not leaving my side and that was how it stayed. Jimi liked to headbutt us often and with force. He also liked to hang upside down like a bat and he also did his camel imitation for our entertainment, making his back hump greatly, as he was a tall and solid boy with long lanky legs. He was also somewhat like a dog, following us on our heels often. Phaewry and Marylyn, thank you for your recent posts concerning Jimi. I want to answer them when I feel a bit stronger. Tamara, thank you, dear friend. Love and hugs to you, too, as always. I wanted to send the following poem along with this message because it reminded me so much of my boy, Jimi Too Cool, and helped me get through the euthanasia. Anne and Simms and Sophie and Jimi Too Cool, in spirit in my heart always A Parting Prayer Dear Lord, please open your gates and call St. Francis to come escort this beloved companion across the Rainbow Bridge. Assign him to a place of honor, for he has been a faithful friend and has always done his best to please me. Bless the hands that send him to you, for they are doing so in love and compassion, freeing him from pain and suffering. Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss. Help me remember the details of his life with the love he has shown me. And grant me the courage to honor him by sharing those memories with others. Let him remember me as well and let him know that I will always love him. And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise, please allow him to accompany those who will bring me home. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of his companionship and for the time we've had together. And thank you, Lord, for granting me the strength to give him to you now. - C Brandy Duckworth, 1998 Jimi Too Cool Summer 1996 - Dec. 18th, 2006
RE: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list
Dear Hideyo, I am so sorry to learn that you have lost Lizzie. She could not have had better care than you gave her. Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 6:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list My little gentle soul, Lizzie passed away this morning - she is the sweetest and kindest and most affectionate soul I have ever counted - I have bottle fed her from the day one and it's been such a pleasure to have met her - I miss her just so terribly and I feel so empty all over... please pray for her peace.
RE: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list
Dear Hideyo, I am so sorry to learn that you have lost Lizzie. She could not have had better care than you gave her. Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 6:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list My little gentle soul, Lizzie passed away this morning - she is the sweetest and kindest and most affectionate soul I have ever counted - I have bottle fed her from the day one and it's been such a pleasure to have met her - I miss her just so terribly and I feel so empty all over... please pray for her peace.
RE: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list
Dear Hideyo, I am so sorry to learn that you have lost Lizzie. She could not have had better care than you gave her. Leah _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 6:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list My little gentle soul, Lizzie passed away this morning - she is the sweetest and kindest and most affectionate soul I have ever counted - I have bottle fed her from the day one and it's been such a pleasure to have met her - I miss her just so terribly and I feel so empty all over... please pray for her peace.
Re: Jimi Too Cool problem
Dear Anne, My heart goes out to you, since it was just 8 days ago since I lost my Bubba. He, too, sought out hiding places shortly before he died. I think that Jimi is trying to find a place to be alone more than anything else. When Bubba finally became too weak to move around the apartment, I kept him right next to me so I could hold him and stroke him and talk to him. That meant a lot to me and I think that it meant a lot to him, too, because even though I think he was in a coma at the end, his tail would switch and he would purr when I talked to him and stroked him. Leah - Original Message - From: anne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 3:17 AM Subject: Jimi Too Cool problem Hi everyone, My Jimi Too Cool, 10 year old black domestic shorthair with feline leukemia, is in his last stage of life, I am sure. He has been slowly going downhill. He is just bones with fur and won't eat. His pain is controlled with depo-medrol and tramadol and he is not in distress, pain is under control, but he mostly just sleeps a lot. Well, tonight he made a break for it and went outside and won't come in and it is at freezing temp now. 32 degrees, I believe. No wind, though. I have cat-fence-in so he is not straying but I can't reach him. Every time I go out to try and bring him in, he runs for cover under the deck. Have any of you run into this problem? I have heard that cats and dogs like to go outside to die. Could that be it, I wonder? I am so worried about him as he is so skinny and he is not used to this cold weather. He can come in, though, if he would like, as I put the cat door back into the window, just for him, although I had it stowed for the cold weather until spring. I am trying to relax because I know he could come in if he wanted to so he must not mind it outside. Sigh Thanks, everyone. Anne and Jimi Too Cool and Simms and Sophie in MI
Another Name for the CLS List
Please add my beloved Bubba to the CLS list. I adopted this big gray tabby from a rescue group in May 2004, when he was about 3 years old and he was fat and happy until this past September. He rallied from that crisis, but never gained back the weight he lost and two weeks ago went into a tailspin that I knew there was no recovering from. He died peacefully this morning at home. He was the sweetest cat one could ever want and I will miss him dreadfully. My heart is broken. One never gets used to the loss of a loved pet. Many thanks to those who have given me advice over the past couple of year Leah
Re: Another Name for the CLS List
Dear Everyone, Now that I have lost my Bubba, I am looking for a companion for my positive Maine Coon, Buddy. Buddy is about 2 years old and I think a cat a bit younger would get along particularly well with him. It would be especially nice if another Maine Coon were found. Please feel free to crosspost this message; that's how I found Buddy and he is a wonderful cat. Leah - Original Message - From: Wolf, Leah R. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 9:34 AM Subject: Another Name for the CLS List Please add my beloved Bubba to the CLS list. I adopted this big gray tabby from a rescue group in May 2004, when he was about 3 years old and he was fat and happy until this past September. He rallied from that crisis, but never gained back the weight he lost and two weeks ago went into a tailspin that I knew there was no recovering from. He died peacefully this morning at home. He was the sweetest cat one could ever want and I will miss him dreadfully. My heart is broken. One never gets used to the loss of a loved pet. Many thanks to those who have given me advice over the past couple of years. Leah
Re: Another Name for the CLS List
MessageI live in Hyattsville, MD, 4 miles northeast of Washington DC. Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Doljan, Joan To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 9:48 AM Subject: RE: Another Name for the CLS List Where are you located? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 9:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Another Name for the CLS List Dear Everyone, Now that I have lost my Bubba, I am looking for a companion for my positive Maine Coon, Buddy. Buddy is about 2 years old and I think a cat a bit younger would get along particularly well with him. It would be especially nice if another Maine Coon were found. Please feel free to crosspost this message; that's how I found Buddy and he is a wonderful cat. Leah - Original Message - From: Wolf, Leah R. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 9:34 AM Subject: Another Name for the CLS List Please add my beloved Bubba to the CLS list. I adopted this big gray tabby from a rescue group in May 2004, when he was about 3 years old and he was fat and happy until this past September. He rallied from that crisis, but never gained back the weight he lost and two weeks ago went into a tailspin that I knew there was no recovering from. He died peacefully this morning at home. He was the sweetest cat one could ever want and I will miss him dreadfully. My heart is broken. One never gets used to the loss of a loved pet. Many thanks to those who have given me advice over the past couple of years. Leah
RE: My precious Tsubomi has now become free --
Dear Hideyo, I am so sorry. Don't blame yourself. Cats are so good at not showing how sick they really are and when we realize what is happening it can be too late. It was her time to go and she will be waiting for you. Leah From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:22 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: My precious Tsubomi has now become free -- Hi, I just wanted to let you know that my baby Tsubomi has decided to leave the body which no longer allowed her to do things she wanted to do and now transited to a place where she had a infinity of freedom I was holding her all day and all night and she crossed in my arms felk is such a scary disease everything happened so quickly, before last Friday, she was acting just fine but I wish I had paid a little more attention to her little signs though --- Again, thank you all for all the prayers and encouragement I and Tsubomi will be forever connected with our souls.. I will just miss holding her and seeing her body so terribly.. it just hasnt hit me.. I am sort of in shock.. but I know its going to be painful when it does.. Hideyo
RE: Lola
Lola, One of my two boys, Buddy, a positive Maine Coon, has the stinkiest poop ever. And yes, the smell has awakened me out of a sound sleep. We have had him since this past February and I have noticed that the stink has lessened considerably, although his deposits do smell stronger than Bubba's. Perhaps the change of diet from wherever he came from (he was dumped in the dark of night at a shelter) had him on a strange diet. Leah From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ioana-Dina RicanSent: Monday, September 25, 2006 11:34 AMTo: rescueSubject: Lola Hi Everybody, I found Lola two months ago. She's around two years old and is leukemia positive. We retested her and it came strong positive. At one point she had bad diarrhea and when I switched her on Innova she was better. The only thing is that her poop stinks very bad; wakes us in the night every time she uses the litter box. Doyou guys experience the same thing with your cats? The other two that I have and that are negative are fine; the usual smell. Lola's poop now is half diarrhea half OK, and the smell is getting worse. Sorry for all this "smelly" info, but I was curious if it's just her or it is something characteristic FeLV positive cats. Ioana Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.
Loss of Appetite
Dear Friends, My 5-year old Bubba was sick recently; the vet could not figure out what caused the fever and no other symptoms except occasional sneezing. Anyway, Bubba lost 5 of his 15 pounds because his appetite fell off. I am trying to fatten him back up because 10 pounds is not a healthy weight for him. He eats vigorously when he is especially hungry, such as first thing in the morning, but he has to be encouraged to eat later in the day. I have been giving him Nutri-Cal and hand-feeding him "cat pate" but I'd really like to know what can be done to stimulate his appetite again. Many thanks! Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 19, Issue 16
It's a good thing that I can have only two cats in my apartment or else I'd adopt every cute one out there and you'd read about me in the news! Leah From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marissa JohnsonSent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:15 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 19, Issue 16 OMG! Can we ship Powder across the country to DC so I can adopt her? Just kidding. But WOW is she a cutie :) Looks sweet, too. MJLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's little pick-me-up for you all, the other + kitten, Trixie's littermate, Powder, at the Humane Society. Such doll she is with her little bobtail: http://www.oregonhumane.org/cats/detail.asp?animalID=45143 And then on to business. All I can say is wow. For the first time in so long, I feel real hope, not just manufactured-talk-yourself-into-it-because-being-depressed-for-too-long-sucks hope. And what gives me the most confidence in what you all are saying is that it makes sense. It's simple, it's natural, it's much less dramatic than we overreactive species like to make things. And it's also what my mom has been saying, but her overreactive daughter (me) in true daughter fashion has been sighing and saying in my head, Oh Mom, you don't know. :) You can never give them a big enough Mother's Day Gift, can you? What I like most about what you (Chris and Belinda) say, is that there are exceptions. Many exceptions. You're not saying that the rule is wrong, but that maybe it's not as set in stone as we are told. I believed fully that a + cat had no place on the euthanasia list, but I was beginning to doubt that I could enter into loving these guys with any hope that they would make it. After all, I love them, groom them, keep them in a safe, low-stress, but high-fun environment, feed high quality food (Evo dry and a raw mix), and supplement when recommended by my vet, but I've lost two before owning them two years. I'd heard rumors that + cats can live full lives, but to see so many of you with cats that have lived outside of expectation, it just gives me hope. Don't worry, I know that the rules are still there, but it helps. So, thank you, and I'm more eager than ever to talk to my vet next week. Leslie Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.
RE: Insecticides/Exterminators
Hi, Marissa, What are you using to get rid of the roaches? I live in an apartment in Hyattsville, MD and roaches are attracted tomy two cats'dry food and water feeders in the kitchen. I have used boric acid as well as theRaid roach baits andthe apartment management's exterminator contractorhas applied some kind of gelproduct.My boys seem not to have been affected at all by the gel applied by the exterminatoralong the baseboards and in the cupboards or by the boric acid. I still have to kill 8 or 9 very small roaches every day and I am getting very tired of having the bugs. Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marissa JohnsonSent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 10:07 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Insecticides/Exterminators Hi again everyone! I keep coming up with more questions...thanks for your patience!!! I live in an apartment in a suburb of Washington, DC. I woke up this morning and realized that the exterminator was supposed to come today (he comes the first Wed. of every month). I couldn't get ahold of the office to find out if Slinky would be safe or not, so I left a note for them to call me before they did anything. They did call and the exterminator says the chemicals they use aren't harmful to any animals (there are others in the complext with cats and they're fine). They're treating for roaches. I did have a roach problem shortly after I moved in, but I haven't had any problems for a while. I told them Slinky had a suppressed immune system and they still said it would be fine. But I asked them to skip my apartment at least for this month. So...for future reference...do you think the insecticides they use really are okay for him? If I end up developing a roach problem, should I let them go ahead and spray? Or should I find a place for Slink to go for the day that day? Could the roaches be harmful to him if they become a problem (I know they carry diseases, etc.)? Since they do this monthly, I want to know how to handle it in the future. I almost asked if I could bring Slink to my office today, but wasn't sure how well that would be received. Plus it might be stressful for him! So what are your thoughts? Any experience with this? THANKS SO MUCH!!! MJ Groups are talking. We´re listening. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups.
Re: Adoptions (was OT: heartbroken)
I adopted my Felv+ Bubba from the Friends of Montgomery County Animals via PetsMart. I discovered him and FMCA at a Cat Fanciers cat show in DC, where they had an exhibit of several of their rescued cats and a picture of Bubba. (I have a soft spot in my heart for these positive cats since one of our sweetest yellow tabbies, a stray whom we rescued, died of the disease at about one year of age.) I was a goner when I saw the photo of this beautiful big gray tabby. After exchanging phone calls and e-mails with the woman who was fostering him, we arranged that she would bring him to the PetsMart in Germantown with her next group of cats needing homes. So that is where we actually met and adopted him, but we had not gone to the store cold looking for a cat. In fact, we weren't looking to adopt a cat at all when we went to the cat show; I think that God wanted me to take my son to this cat show specifically to bring Bubba to us. This was two years ago now. He is a fabulous cat, as healthy as anyone could want. We have adopted two more of these special cats since, both from rescue groups. Mikey was a very sick kitten and died within a year. We adopted Buddy (originally named King Tut by the rescue group), a black and white Maine Coon three months ago. He also is healthy and gets along very well with Bubba. Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Susan Hoffman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 12:20 AM Subject: Re: Adoptions (was OT: heartbroken) Thanks. Adoptions are hard work. I call in-home adoptions cocktails parties without the cocktails. I feel like I'm constantly receiving visitors at a time when I would like to curl up with a good book and maybe take a nap. And I am picky, do a lot of screening. The process requires daily effort. There are a lot of times when I think it would just be easier to stop dealing with adoptions and just keep the ones who are here. But I know there are a lot of cats I could not take in if I did that. (Could not do it with dogs. One week with one puppy last year cured me of any thought of having a dog. And started me on the way to ripping up carpets and innstalling laminate flooring.) Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the tips Susan! What you say about our little refugees lives being better in the right forever home makes perfect sense. I've had nightmare placements that haven't worked out, (even though I work very hard and drive people crazy with my persistence to make the right matches), and I've had dream placements that I'm forever grateful for. It used to be that I felt like no one was going to give them as good a home as I could. That's changed. My home isn't the safe haven it once was. Dogs come to me as well as cats and the numbers become overwhelming very fast when you're dealing with canines! Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to share some practical ways to look for homes. Keep up the good work, the world needs you. Nina Susan Hoffman wrote: NOT the shelter. You have to be committed to finding good forever homes. Adoptions are hard work. I understand the temptation to just close up shop and keep the ones you have but if you do that there comes a point when you have to stop taking in anyone new. And there are too many out there whose lives depend on getting into a foster/rescue situation. I don't do caged petstore adoptions. The cats do not show well unnder those conditions and it just isn't an efficient use of time. Here's what I do: 1. Craigslist.org -- Everyone -- kittens, seniors, special needs -- gets listed on craigslist. There are craigslist boards across the country. Some are more active than others. I'm in the San Francisco area with a very active craigslist and I do most of my adoptions through craigslist. (Also recruit foster homes via craigslist.) Listing is free. Take great photos. 2. Pennysaver and other newspapers -- I'm looking at the Pennysaver newspaper for cats in foster homes in the Sacramento area. That craigslist is less active. A friend in the Los Angeles area has great success with adoptions via the Pennysaver so I'm thinking about using it in Sacramento too. 3. Network -- This is especially helpful with harder-to-place cats. (a) A friend who works at a medical university is posting my epileptic kitten there for adoption. I figure the right home for Connie will be someone who is epileptic or who has an epileptic family member or perhaps has had a dog that is of a breed prone to epilepsy. It will be someone who understands how easily controllable this is. (b) This same friend has an FIV+ foster cat and we are looking for a home together for that cat and an FIV+ Siamese mix who is coming my way. (c) Another friend helped me place a senior 12+ year old Himi last year with a retired couple that she knew.
Do Cats Go to Heaven?
Dear Everybody, This is what awaits our kitties when they go to heaven (courtesy of Beliefnet): Do Cats Go to Heaven?A cat dies and goes to Heaven. God meets him at the gate and says, "You have been a good cat all of these years. Anything you desire is yours, all you have to do is ask." The cats says, "Well, I lived all my life with a poor family on a farm and had to sleep on hardwood floors."God says, "Say no more." And instantly, a fluffy pillow appears. A few days later, 6 mice are killed in a tragic accident and they go to Heaven. God meets them at the gate with the same offer that He made the cat. The mice said, "All our lives we've had to run. Cats, dogs and even women with brooms have chased us. If we could only have a pair of roller skates, we wouldn't have to run anymore."God says, "Say no more." And instantly, each mouse is fitted with a beautiful pair of tiny roller skates.About a week later, God decides to check and see how the cat is doing. The cat is sound asleep on his new pillow. God gently wakes him and asks, "How are you doing? Are you happy here?" The cat yawns and stretches and says, "Oh, I've never been happier in my life. And those Meals on Wheels you've been sending over are the best!" Leah Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Guard cat
Wendy, I do hope that you have notified the police. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 10:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Guard cat I have a story for you guys. This morning I was up at 5:30 am supervising my nephew while he finished his math homework. My black cat, Pepper, jumped up on the bay window seat in the dining area and started pawing at the south window. I went over to her and wrapped my arms around her and started telling her how cute she was. I didn't bother to look out the window. Pepper usually does that on a lower window if she sees another cat, but this time, the window was up high. The next thing I know, my husband walked in and said Were you just outside? and I said no, why?. He said, Are you sure you weren't just outside? and I said no. He said that someone was sneaking past the bathroom window, which is frosted, towards the dining area windows. He thought it was me playing a trick on him, so he tapped on the window, and whoever it was, ran off. That's when he came to see if it was me. We live in a quiet neighborhood, but my neighbor down the street said that he's had to replace PVC pipe for his sprinkler system twice in the past week because someone was stepping on it and crushed it. The pipe is right in front of his daughter's window and when he repaired it the second time, he noticed that there was a crack in her blinds where someone could see in. So I guess we have a pervert hanging around, or living in, our neighborhood unfortunately. But I thought it was really cool that Pepper tried to tell me the way she did. Talk about animal communication! Cats are so awesome! __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Guard cat
Very good idea to alert all the neighbors; if the individual is prowling the neighborhood frequently, he will eventually be caught since people will be looking for him. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:03 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Guard cat Yes, we called the police and they came out this morning and looked our place over, but there's not much they can do. My husband wanted to go out and catch the guy but I told him if the guy had a gun, that wouldn't be too smart. The police came out twice for my neighbor too, but said the same thing. I am going to notify all my neighbors this afternoon to be on the lookout. --- Wolf, Leah R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, I do hope that you have notified the police. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 10:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Guard cat I have a story for you guys. This morning I was up at 5:30 am supervising my nephew while he finished his math homework. My black cat, Pepper, jumped up on the bay window seat in the dining area and started pawing at the south window. I went over to her and wrapped my arms around her and started telling her how cute she was. I didn't bother to look out the window. Pepper usually does that on a lower window if she sees another cat, but this time, the window was up high. The next thing I know, my husband walked in and said Were you just outside? and I said no, why?. He said, Are you sure you weren't just outside? and I said no. He said that someone was sneaking past the bathroom window, which is frosted, towards the dining area windows. He thought it was me playing a trick on him, so he tapped on the window, and whoever it was, ran off. That's when he came to see if it was me. We live in a quiet neighborhood, but my neighbor down the street said that he's had to replace PVC pipe for his sprinkler system twice in the past week because someone was stepping on it and crushed it. The pipe is right in front of his daughter's window and when he repaired it the second time, he noticed that there was a crack in her blinds where someone could see in. So I guess we have a pervert hanging around, or living in, our neighborhood unfortunately. But I thought it was really cool that Pepper tried to tell me the way she did. Talk about animal communication! Cats are so awesome! __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
RE: Need prayers and advice for Ginger
Dear Michelle, Having just lost my Mikey, my heart goes out to you. My vet mentioned that one of the things that can happen with our positive children is that small tumors can form in the esophagus, making it impossible for the cat to eat. Has your vet looked into this possibility? Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 4:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Need prayers and advice for Ginger Ginger, my 6 year old positive, did not seem to want to eat last night and this morning at 6 am licked her lips when I gave her baby food and only ate a few licks-- she would normally go crazy for it. I took her in to the emergency room. Her blood work was all normal except her protein was a little high. Her xrays were normal except there was a little something showing where the lymph node in the chest is. The radiologist said it is either fat, which frequently collects there and Ginger is fat, or the beginnings of an enlarged lymph node there which could indicate lymphoma. Her gums are super-inflamed and her teeth in terrible shape. They gave me antibiotics for her mouth, gave her Pepcid before we left, and said to give her fluids. They chipped some of the stuff off her teeth. She was very stressed while there. Upon coming home she ate a jar of baby food. My cat Lucy then started viciously attacking her-- which she has never done, and Ginger has been hiding from her. I gave her a vial of feline interferon for the first time, have an ultrasound scheduled for Monday if she does not get better, and am praying. I tried to give her fluids and she turned into a wildebeast-- I have given many cats fluids in my life, and Gray was helping, and we could not get more than 10 ml or so into her. I tried giving her more food, including more baby food, and she would not eat it. Actually, she tried a few licks of baby food and then started moving her mouth and throat funny like it was stuck in her mouth or throat, which of course is impossible with baby food, and then she walked away. She played with me a little, but is not herself at all. She does not have diarrhea. She is a little dehydrated, which I guess I will try to fix by getting more baby food in her since I can not get fluids into her. If anyone thinks this sounds familiar and has any idea what is going on, please tell me. I hope it is not lymphoma, and to tell the truth it seems odd to me that beginning stages of lymphoma in the chest would make her not want to eat. Please send prayers and energy. Thanks, Michelle
Mikey
Dear Everybody, This is to let you know that Mikey has joined his brothers in cat heaven. He did not respond to Monday's treatments, so the vet gave him a substantial amount of fluid yesterday evening, which revived him and I became hopeful that the dehydration was his only problem. However, the revival did not last and he died in the early hours of this morning. The vet has determined that, based on the array of symptoms, Mikey had an underlying liver problem and most likely a variety of organic issues resulting from that. So the real problem was not the dehydration and lack of interest in eating. These were results of the liver problem. Belinda, please add Mikey to next week's Candlelight Service. Many thanks to all who contributed healing messages and specific suggestions for caring for an FELV+ cat. We still have Bubba, our 4 year old boy, who is going strong, to console us. Leah
RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Yes, the vet checked for anemia. Mikey's OK on that score. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 9:11 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Did your vet check him for anemia? -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Hideyo and Leah CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Hideyo, Do you mean Pulsatilla? Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 9:20 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Hideyo and Leah CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Thanks Hideyo. That's pretty good to know. I need to look at these. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 5:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Hideyo and Leah CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Thank you, Kerry - you know me with the spelling - yes I meant Sulphur- Sulphur is such an amazing remedy - I can't begin to express how grateful I am to this remedy - anyway, when the fever is caused by some type of virus and caused by the compromised immune system, and can't get rid of the fever, this remedy has worked really well for many of my cats - different books may suggest different things - I do read them, but this is something that I was directly recommended by my holistic vet who saved many of my cats lives - Sulphur and Silicia, and Pulstilla are something that I always make sure to have enough of them since they are very multi-dimensional as a treatment - Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 3:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Hideyo and Leah CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 If Pustilla does not work - you also may want to try surphur Hideyo, just a thought--d'you mean sulphur/sulfur? (We had a problem with a sulfur paint color recently -- no one could find on the paint website because it was spelt wrong!) Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi, Leah, Try to use the remedy called Pustilla - When my ginger (FeLV+) had a fever, this worked like a miracle and also some others - If the fever just started, you might want to try aconite first, but if the ever is there more than a few days, aconite might not be the right remedy - You can get it at a health store - I usually put a several pallet in the syringe and water, and dissolve it first, and then put it in her/his mouth. If Pustilla does not work - you also may want to try surphur - Do you have an easy access to these remedies? If not, let me know. I can ship you for you if you just give me an address. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hideyo, Mikey is not on any drugs, has had the loss of appetite for at least a week, the downturn in energy for two weeks. His only other symptoms are occasional sneezing and vomiting (that very recently). He is a high energy, playful, affectionate cat. He prefers companionship, rather than being alone. For what it's worth, he is about a year and a half old. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi, Lean, I have to ask a couple of questions - Is he on any drugs right now? How long has he had fever now? Does he have any additional symptoms other than fever (not including less of appetite since it usually comes with high fever) - What type of personally doe your kitty have? Affectionate? Likes to be alone? (I know it's a weird question, but it matters in the remedy) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hideyo, I'd be interested in the homeopathic remedy for high fevers. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 When my kitties get really high fever, sometimes it's over 106 and last for a few days - (which make them not want to eat naturally) - I have used some homeopathic remedy, and worked like a miracle for some, let me know if you are interested in or is on some things. Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Dear Belinda, Please add my little Mikey, who is sick with a 105 degree fever, isn't eating or drinking, and whose usually high energy level is way down. (I took him to the vet earlier this afternoon--wonderful man!) Leah Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED
RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Thanks to those who sent healing messages. The vet gave Mikey a thorough physical examination and stool check and found nothing organically wrong with him. He told me that it is typical of the positive condition for a cat to run a high fever from time to time, on the order of a roller coaster effect. The lack of appetite and energy are direct results. He gave him shots of Flocillin and Dypivone, along with Clovamax drops for me to administer for the next 7 days. He directed me to call him in 24 to 36 hours to let him know how Mikey is doing. I am glad that I didn't wait any longer to take him to the vet since he was beginning to become dehydrated and had lost a pound and a half in the past two weeks, which is a lot for a nine pound cat. Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 3:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Leah, Sending healing thoughts for little Mikey. I hope the vet had some ways to help him, and he feels better very soon. When you get time, let us know how he's doing. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 1:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Dear Belinda, Please add my little Mikey, who is sick with a 105 degree fever, isn't eating or drinking, and whose usually high energy level is way down. (I took him to the vet earlier this afternoon--wonderful man!) Leah Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:10 PM To: FeLV Talk List [New] Subject: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi All, I pray all the furries that aren't feeling well will feel better soon. Here is this weeks service, take care all :) FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and 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. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Hideyo, I'd be interested in the homeopathic remedy for high fevers. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 When my kitties get really high fever, sometimes it's over 106 and last for a few days - (which make them not want to eat naturally) - I have used some homeopathic remedy, and worked like a miracle for some, let me know if you are interested in or is on some things. Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Dear Belinda, Please add my little Mikey, who is sick with a 105 degree fever, isn't eating or drinking, and whose usually high energy level is way down. (I took him to the vet earlier this afternoon--wonderful man!) Leah Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:10 PM To: FeLV Talk List [New] Subject: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi All, I pray all the furries that aren't feeling well will feel better soon. Here is this weeks service, take care all :) FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com
RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Thanks much, Hideyo. I'll look around and let you know if I can't find it. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 5:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi, Leah, Try to use the remedy called Pustilla - When my ginger (FeLV+) had a fever, this worked like a miracle and also some others - If the fever just started, you might want to try aconite first, but if the ever is there more than a few days, aconite might not be the right remedy - You can get it at a health store - I usually put a several pallet in the syringe and water, and dissolve it first, and then put it in her/his mouth. If Pustilla does not work - you also may want to try surphur - Do you have an easy access to these remedies? If not, let me know. I can ship you for you if you just give me an address. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hideyo, Mikey is not on any drugs, has had the loss of appetite for at least a week, the downturn in energy for two weeks. His only other symptoms are occasional sneezing and vomiting (that very recently). He is a high energy, playful, affectionate cat. He prefers companionship, rather than being alone. For what it's worth, he is about a year and a half old. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi, Lean, I have to ask a couple of questions - Is he on any drugs right now? How long has he had fever now? Does he have any additional symptoms other than fever (not including less of appetite since it usually comes with high fever) - What type of personally doe your kitty have? Affectionate? Likes to be alone? (I know it's a weird question, but it matters in the remedy) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hideyo, I'd be interested in the homeopathic remedy for high fevers. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 When my kitties get really high fever, sometimes it's over 106 and last for a few days - (which make them not want to eat naturally) - I have used some homeopathic remedy, and worked like a miracle for some, let me know if you are interested in or is on some things. Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Dear Belinda, Please add my little Mikey, who is sick with a 105 degree fever, isn't eating or drinking, and whose usually high energy level is way down. (I took him to the vet earlier this afternoon--wonderful man!) Leah Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:10 PM To: FeLV Talk List [New] Subject: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi All, I pray all the furries that aren't feeling well will feel better soon. Here is this weeks service, take care all :) FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com
