Re: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update
Jason, I understand the pain you and your wife are feeling. My heart goes out to all of you. I hope Mozart has a peaceful passing. We love them, care for them and in the end let them go. These beloved furry companions are so special with such courage. Sharyl --- On Sat, 1/16/10, Jason Michael Canon j...@canon.org wrote: From: Jason Michael Canon j...@canon.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 3:05 PM Today, I spent an hour digging a grave to hold the body of my beloved Mozart. God only knows why he is still alive but I don't intend to have another untimely period of snow and ice stop me from giving him the burial he deserves. Regretfully, I don't own a pyramid for his body like the ancient Egyptian kings provided for their beloved cats. However, I dug the best grave that I possibly could, in one of his favorite locations, and today my wife is buying the finest shroud to place his body in. Our original plan for the day was to have him put to sleep and bury him this afternoon but none of the local vets were available so we will probably do everything possible to keep him alive until next Saturday when our vet will be back in town and can come to our home. Mozart was diagnosed positive with FeLV in November 2009. Within 2 days of the diagnosis we put him on Imulan LTCI shots. Unfortunately, we started him on 1 shot per week and continued with that for 6 weeks. He began to go downhill quickly during the Christmas break so we increased the LTCI shots to 3 per week but he has continued to loose weight and the shots are helping less and less. He is skin and bone but still has the most incredible will to live! He just will not give up and his courage further confirms what I already know about him being a truly outstanding example of the strength, stamina, and independence of his Bengal cat heritage. I am so fortunate to have enjoyed his company for over 10 years and will never forget how much he taught me nor underestimate the additional knowledge he had to share with me. Thanks to everyone in this loving supportive group for allowing me to be here. It is possible to feel joy even in times of sorrow when you are blessed as much as I have received. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update
Jason,my heart goes out to you and your wife,also to Mozart(love the name,I had a wonderful boy named Amadeus).I know the pain you are feeling.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Hugs to you. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way --- On Sat, 1/16/10, Jason Michael Canon j...@canon.org wrote: From: Jason Michael Canon j...@canon.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 3:05 PM Today, I spent an hour digging a grave to hold the body of my beloved Mozart. God only knows why he is still alive but I don't intend to have another untimely period of snow and ice stop me from giving him the burial he deserves. Regretfully, I don't own a pyramid for his body like the ancient Egyptian kings provided for their beloved cats. However, I dug the best grave that I possibly could, in one of his favorite locations, and today my wife is buying the finest shroud to place his body in. Our original plan for the day was to have him put to sleep and bury him this afternoon but none of the local vets were available so we will probably do everything possible to keep him alive until next Saturday when our vet will be back in town and can come to our home. Mozart was diagnosed positive with FeLV in November 2009. Within 2 days of the diagnosis we put him on Imulan LTCI shots. Unfortunately, we started him on 1 shot per week and continued with that for 6 weeks. He began to go downhill quickly during the Christmas break so we increased the LTCI shots to 3 per week but he has continued to loose weight and the shots are helping less and less. He is skin and bone but still has the most incredible will to live! He just will not give up and his courage further confirms what I already know about him being a truly outstanding example of the strength, stamina, and independence of his Bengal cat heritage. I am so fortunate to have enjoyed his company for over 10 years and will never forget how much he taught me nor underestimate the additional knowledge he had to share with me. Thanks to everyone in this loving supportive group for allowing me to be here. It is possible to feel joy even in times of sorrow when you are blessed as much as I have received. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update
Jason, my heart is so heavy reading about Mozart. We have suffered the sadness that you and your wife are going through with your baby. I am praying for a miracle for Mozart. We are doing well with the Imulan, but our 2 remaining cats weren't having anemia problems when we began, they were just constantly sick with one URI after another and other little illnesses. We haven't had a sniffle or cough since the end of Oct. Is he still eating and drinking? We lost 4 young brothers last year to anemia that came on so quickly-From a few days to two weeks from symptoms of anemia beginning to non-moving. They had to fed fed at the end. Everyone on this board is so awesome and caring-seems some days we are tilting at windmills-but we are all dreaming of the day this damn disease can be controlled or cured. We are all sending positive prayers vibes for your family. Alice ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update
Dear Jason I am so sorry. We all live in fear of the sadness and loss you are experiencing now. Mozart knows your love and care and he will always be with you. I wish things could have turned out differently for all of you. Jane On Jan 16, 2010, at 3:05 PM, Jason Michael Canon wrote: Today, I spent an hour digging a grave to hold the body of my beloved Mozart. God only knows why he is still alive but I don't intend to have another untimely period of snow and ice stop me from giving him the burial he deserves. Regretfully, I don't own a pyramid for his body like the ancient Egyptian kings provided for their beloved cats. However, I dug the best grave that I possibly could, in one of his favorite locations, and today my wife is buying the finest shroud to place his body in. Our original plan for the day was to have him put to sleep and bury him this afternoon but none of the local vets were available so we will probably do everything possible to keep him alive until next Saturday when our vet will be back in town and can come to our home. Mozart was diagnosed positive with FeLV in November 2009. Within 2 days of the diagnosis we put him on Imulan LTCI shots. Unfortunately, we started him on 1 shot per week and continued with that for 6 weeks. He began to go downhill quickly during the Christmas break so we increased the LTCI shots to 3 per week but he has continued to loose weight and the shots are helping less and less. He is skin and bone but still has the most incredible will to live! He just will not give up and his courage further confirms what I already know about him being a truly outstanding example of the strength, stamina, and independence of his Bengal cat heritage. I am so fortunate to have enjoyed his company for over 10 years and will never forget how much he taught me nor underestimate the additional knowledge he had to share with me. Thanks to everyone in this loving supportive group for allowing me to be here. It is possible to feel joy even in times of sorrow when you are blessed as much as I have received. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update
Dear Jason, Our hearts ache with you. I had been so hopeful your beloved Mozart would pull through. God love you and your wife for honoring him so. He is a lucky boy. Sending you warmth and light and memories of only the good times. Sara --Original Mail-- From: Jason Michael Canon j...@canon.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:05:30 -0500 Subject: [Felvtalk] Mozart Update Today, I spent an hour digging a grave to hold the body of my beloved Mozart. God only knows why he is still alive but I don't intend to have another untimely period of snow and ice stop me from giving him the burial he deserves. Regretfully, I don't own a pyramid for his body like the ancient Egyptian kings provided for their beloved cats. However, I dug the best grave that I possibly could, in one of his favorite locations, and today my wife is buying the finest shroud to place his body in. Our original plan for the day was to have him put to sleep and bury him this afternoon but none of the local vets were available so we will probably do everything possible to keep him alive until next Saturday when our vet will be back in town and can come to our home. Mozart was diagnosed positive with FeLV in November 2009. Within 2 days of the diagnosis we put him on Imulan LTCI shots. Unfortunately, we started him on 1 shot per week and continued with that for 6 weeks. He began to go downhill quickly during the Christmas break so we increased the LTCI shots to 3 per week but he has continued to loose weight and the shots are helping less and less. He is skin and bone but still has the most incredible will to live! He just will not give up and his courage further confirms what I already know about him being a truly outstanding example of the strength, stamina, and independence of his Bengal cat heritage. I am so fortunate to have enjoyed his company for over 10 years and will never forget how much he taught me nor underestimate the additional knowledge he had to share with me. Thanks to everyone in this loving supportive group for allowing me to be here. It is possible to feel joy even in times of sorrow when you are blessed as much as I have received. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
