Re: [Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj
Sara, How sad to lose Taj at such a young age. Thank you for making his short life so happy, and I agree that heroic measures under the circumstances would have been unkind to Taj. As my vet told me last week when I had my CRF cat euthanized "Heroic measures are often more for the owner than the cat". I hope your Rani lives a much longer life. They are both so fortunate to have you. Lorrie On 06-22, Sara Kasteleyn wrote: > Dear friends, > > I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, very long time. > Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is napping at the bridge this > afternoon. He developed breathing trouble over the weekend, and > today we discovered that he had a massive tumor pressing into his > lungs. Heroic measures to extend his life would have been selfish, > and given the underlying FeLV+ diagnosis, unlikely to have improved > his quality of life. He was a brave boy, hiding his discomfort > from us for so long. He lived a very short life, only 14 months, > but he was loved and pampered in the extreme. > > His sister, Rani, shares the FeLV+ diagnosis. We pray she will be > with us much longer. My thanks to each of you for your fabulous > advice and willingness to share what you have learned along this > difficult and often sad path. > > Sara > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj
So sorry Sara. He must have been a handsome Bengal boy. The one I just lost became sick suddenly, too. My heart is with you. Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Tue, 6/22/10, Sara Kasteleyn wrote: From: Sara Kasteleyn Subject: [Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 6:23 PM Dear friends, I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, very long time. Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is napping at the bridge this afternoon. He developed breathing trouble over the weekend, and today we discovered that he had a massive tumor pressing into his lungs. Heroic measures to extend his life would have been selfish, and given the underlying FeLV+ diagnosis, unlikely to have improved his quality of life. He was a brave boy, hiding his discomfort from us for so long. He lived a very short life, only 14 months, but he was loved and pampered in the extreme. His sister, Rani, shares the FeLV+ diagnosis. We pray she will be with us much longer. My thanks to each of you for your fabulous advice and willingness to share what you have learned along this difficult and often sad path. Sara ___ 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] Please light a candle for Taj
Sara, I was saddened to read that Taj has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He had your love and has left you with some wonderful memories. He fought a valiant battle and is now chasing butterflies in those green meadows. I'll light a candle for him tonight. Sharyl > On Jun 22, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Sara Kasteleyn wrote: > > > Dear friends, > > > > I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, > very long time. Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is > napping at the bridge this afternoon. He developed > breathing trouble over the weekend, and today we discovered > that he had a massive tumor pressing into his lungs. > Heroic measures to extend his life would have been selfish, > and given the underlying FeLV+ diagnosis, unlikely to have > improved his quality of life. He was a brave boy, > hiding his discomfort from us for so > long. He lived a very short life, only 14 > months, but he was loved and pampered in the extreme. > > > > His sister, Rani, shares the FeLV+ diagnosis. We > pray she will be with us much longer. My thanks to > each of you for your fabulous advice and willingness to > share what you have learned along this difficult and often > sad path. > > > > Sara > > > > ___ > > 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 > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj
I'm so sorry Sara, he's welcomed at the bridge by all our dear kitties who have gone before. Calawalla Banana Booboo, Mittens, Mr. Black Kitty, Bob, Oliver, will all play happily with him. Gloria On Jun 22, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Sara Kasteleyn wrote: Dear friends, I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, very long time. Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is napping at the bridge this afternoon. He developed breathing trouble over the weekend, and today we discovered that he had a massive tumor pressing into his lungs. Heroic measures to extend his life would have been selfish, and given the underlying FeLV+ diagnosis, unlikely to have improved his quality of life. He was a brave boy, hiding his discomfort from us for so long. He lived a very short life, only 14 months, but he was loved and pampered in the extreme. His sister, Rani, shares the FeLV+ diagnosis. We pray she will be with us much longer. My thanks to each of you for your fabulous advice and willingness to share what you have learned along this difficult and often sad path. Sara ___ 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] Please light a candle for Taj
My prayers are with you!! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2010, at 3:23 PM, "Sara Kasteleyn" > wrote: Dear friends, I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, very long time. Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is napping at the bridge this afternoon. He developed breathing trouble over the weekend, and today we discovered that he had a massive tumor pressing into his lungs. Heroic measures to extend his life would have been selfish, and given the underlying FeLV+ diagnosis, unlikely to have improved his quality of life. He was a brave boy, hiding his discomfort from us for so long. He lived a very short life, only 14 months, but he was loved and pampered in the extreme. His sister, Rani, shares the FeLV+ diagnosis. We pray she will be with us much longer. My thanks to each of you for your fabulous advice and willingness to share what you have learned along this difficult and often sad path. Sara ___ 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] Please light a candle for Taj
I'm so sorry, Sara. So very young. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Taj, and hopes for a long life to Rani. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara Kasteleyn Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 5:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj Dear friends, I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, very long time. Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is napping at the bridge this afternoon. He developed breathing trouble over the weekend, and today we discovered that he had a massive tumor pressing into his lungs. Heroic measures to extend his life would have been selfish, and given the underlying FeLV+ diagnosis, unlikely to have improved his quality of life. He was a brave boy, hiding his discomfort from us for so long. He lived a very short life, only 14 months, but he was loved and pampered in the extreme. His sister, Rani, shares the FeLV+ diagnosis. We pray she will be with us much longer. My thanks to each of you for your fabulous advice and willingness to share what you have learned along this difficult and often sad path. Sara ___ 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
[Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj
Dear friends, I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, very long time. Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is napping at the bridge this afternoon. He developed breathing trouble over the weekend, and today we discovered that he had a massive tumor pressing into his lungs. Heroic measures to extend his life would have been selfish, and given the underlying FeLV+ diagnosis, unlikely to have improved his quality of life. He was a brave boy, hiding his discomfort from us for so long. He lived a very short life, only 14 months, but he was loved and pampered in the extreme. His sister, Rani, shares the FeLV+ diagnosis. We pray she will be with us much longer. My thanks to each of you for your fabulous advice and willingness to share what you have learned along this difficult and often sad path. Sara ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
