Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-29 Thread Kat
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:03:44 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( Dukee is still with us. My eyeballs hurt and I'm exhausted. I'm not a young kit anymore. Used

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2006-10-27 Thread kelly
At 10:35 PM 10/26/2006, you wrote: If he us having trouble with his rear leg it sounds like perhaps a clot. that is how I lost my Angel, It is common with heart problems and it is very painful, When my angel was in pain I made that awful decision, but the emergency vets did not presedate so I

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2006-10-27 Thread Gina WN
Does he feel cold Terrie? Someone on the listmentioned in the past that perhaps a heating blanket or heating pad set on low might help make him feel more comfortable.Ginakelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:35 PM 10/26/2006, you wrote:If he us having trouble with his rear leg it sounds

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2006-10-27 Thread TatorBunz
Yes, he is cold to the touch. No, I don't have a heating pad or a blanket...crap! What can I try? In a message dated 10/26/2006 11:07:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does he feel cold Terrie? Someone on the listmentioned in the past that perhaps a heating

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2006-10-27 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 12:15 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( Yes, he is cold to the touch. No, I don't have a heating pad or a blanket...crap! What can I try? In a message dated 10/26/2006 11:07

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-27 Thread Nina
Terry, his pulling away is no refection on his love for you, or even if he's happy. Sometimes they just need to distance themselves from those of us still firmly connected to the earth plane. He's spending time in and out of his body and it may just be that the touch of his loved ones brings

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2006-10-27 Thread Nina
: Friday, October 27, 2006 12:15 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( Yes, he is cold to the touch. No, I don't have a heating pad or a blanket...crap! What can I try? In a message dated 10/26/2006 11:07:59 P.M

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2006-10-27 Thread TatorBunz
I have tried wrapping him in my sweatshirt that he likes to sit on...which is warm from me. He continues to move around and won't stay in the same spot long. He is agitated. He prefers the coolness as well for whatever reasons. I'm allowing all the cats to come and go in the computer

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2006-10-27 Thread Nina
I think it's good that you are allowing everyone to come and see Dukee. Hideyo and I were just talking about how when kitties get cold to the touch like that they sometimes don't seem to want to be warmed up.  That the do just the opposite and go and lay down on tile or some such thing.  I

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2006-10-27 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Will stress Dukee out if you let other friends in? They may want to say good bye to him?? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 12:29 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Losing Dukee

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2006-10-27 Thread Gina WN
place ..From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 12:15 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( Yes, he is cold to the touch.No, I don't have a heating pad or a blanket...crap

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2006-10-27 Thread Gina WN
Perhaps it helps them and Dukee to be near each other? I'm glad they are coming to see him and keeping him and you company. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have tried wrapping him in my sweatshirt that he likes to sit on...which is warm from me. He continues to move around and won't stay in

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2006-10-27 Thread Marylyn
will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 1:14 AM Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( Yes, he is cold to the touch

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2006-10-27 Thread Nina
Good ideas Marylyn. Marylyn wrote: Warm water in a milk/water/plastic bottle wrapped in a towel or washcloth or something like that will help. Putting a pillow or towel in a dryer and heating it will also help.

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2006-10-27 Thread Marylyn
AM Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( I have tried wrapping him in my sweatshirt that he likes to sit on...which is warm from me. He continues to move around and won't stay in the same spot long. He is agitated. He prefers the coolness as well for whatever reasons

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2006-10-27 Thread Sheila208
I'm so sorry Terrie ,I know your heart is breaking. I am crying with you. I pray that you will find comfort. Sheila

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2006-10-27 Thread dede hicken
Terri, my heart aches for you. I know the pain you feel all too well. I pray you will find peace. Dukee knows you love him. Go with God, Dede --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this to you all. My husband keeps checking on us see how

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2006-10-27 Thread Kat
. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:15:19 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Losing Dukee.. :( As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing

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2006-10-27 Thread Belinda
Terrie, My prayers and white light are with Dukee to help him on his journey, it sounds like he is ready to go and and is leaving on his own. I will pray for his transition to be easy and painless. Many will be there to greet him and help him transition. My thoughts are with you

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2006-10-27 Thread Watsdadillyo
OH TERRI i AM so sorry about Dukee...Bless your heart and may you have the power and strenghth to get threw this horrible time...It is beautiful that cats can sense things so easily..your other kitties wanting to come in and clean and comfort Dukee! When my sis cat Minnion was leaving she

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2006-10-27 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Terri, I am thinking of you and Dukee and your little family. I wish him a gentle Bridge journey and hugs to all who love him. Diane R. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended

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2006-10-27 Thread TenHouseCats
one of my vets suggested, years ago, that i just fill a 2-litre soda bottle with hot water and wrap it in a towel i try so hard to respect what they need as they're preparing to leave, even when what i really want to do is just hold them close and infuse them with all the love i have but

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2006-10-27 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Terrie, I'm so, sosorry. . My heart is breaking with you, and like everyone else I'm crying with you, but what strikes me most amid the anguish is the wonder of all the love surrounding Dukee, from both his human and his furry family. I have an image of Dukee absorbing all

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2006-10-27 Thread wendy
Terrie, How are you and Dukee today? I wish I had been online last night; I almost logged in, but decided against it, and went to bed. Should have listened to my intuition. I hope if Dukee has passed already that he went peacefully and painlessly. Prayers going out to you all. :) Wendy

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2006-10-27 Thread TatorBunz
Dukee is still with us. My eyeballs hurt and I'm exhausted. I'm not a young kit anymore. Used to be able to do all-nighters with kitties when they were ill. I have been cat napping all night in here with him and the other cats. I can tell you he wants to go and hide in dark places prefers

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2006-10-27 Thread Joan Doljan
Terrie,I have been reading your post, but very busy at work. My advice is to "go with your heart".Thinking of both of you,Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dukee is still with us. My eyeballs hurt and I'm exhausted. I'm not a young kit anymore. Used to be able to do all-nighters

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( sorry computer glitch

2006-10-27 Thread TatorBunz
Don't know why it went out multiple times. Nobody is near my computer. Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted

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2006-10-27 Thread Belinda
Since I have joined the animal communication list I've heard it said again, and again, that most animals prefer to experience the full circle of life and don't want or require assistance to leave. Aniamls don't fear death as we humans do I have heard. Bailey passing was a bit difficult, I

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2006-10-27 Thread Belinda
PS. I know it doesn't seem like it sometimes but once the final passing process starts it usually doesn't take long. It seems like it but it really isn't more than a minute or so, if even that long. It is also said when getting close they are in and out of their bodies (people and animals)

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2006-10-27 Thread Kris Kulak
It is hard and it sucks like Hell. Go with your heart and do what you think is best for Dukee. Is he in pain and suffering? I know how hard it is to just hang in there and wait; I've done it. I wish I could be more of a help to you. It just makes me cry. Just let him know your there for

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2006-10-27 Thread Nina
We all know what a tough call this is. When I know in my heart that they are passing, when I know that holding on is for me, then I help them cross. It's the last gift of love we can give them. If you call a house call vet, make sure and tell them that you want them to bring a pre-sedative,

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2006-10-27 Thread cindy reasoner
I just got to check my emails. I am so sorry about Dukee. That is so sweet that the other cats want to be near him. You, Dukee and your family are in my prayers. I pray the vet can help your sweet boy. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dukee is still with us. My eyeballs

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2006-10-27 Thread Marylyn
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 10:03 AM Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( Dukee is still with us. My eyeballs hurt and I'm exhausted. I'm not a young kit anymore. Used to be able to do all-nighters with kitties when they were ill. I have been cat napping all night

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2006-10-27 Thread Marylyn
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 9:00 AM Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( one of my vets suggested, years ago, that i just fill a 2-litre soda bottle with hot water and wrap

Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this to you all. My husband keeps checking on us see how we are doing. We are in my computer room with his best buddy "Vinnie". I have soft lights, food and water along with their beds in here. Can anyone tell me what tranquilizer

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2006-10-26 Thread ETrent
Oh Terrie. I am in tears too. I wish I knew something that would help. I send my love and my prayers to you both. elizabeth In a message dated 10/26/2006 10:16:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this

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2006-10-26 Thread kelly
At 08:15 PM 10/26/2006, you wrote: I have been told that some valium might relax him,,it is so very hard..My heart andtears are with you. Kelly As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this to you all. My husband keeps checking on us see how we are doing. We are in my

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2006-10-26 Thread Nina
Oh Terrie, I'm so sorry. Do you have any Valium in the house? It helped one of mine relax and let go when he was suffering and it was close to his time. Sally uses the homeopathic remedy Arsenicum. She was told that it will help ease them into a peaceful transition. What time zone are you in?

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2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
I would like to add that he is starting to breathe harder as well. I held him a few minutes ago felt him all over. He has no tummy and I don't hear any rattling in his lungs. I don't feel any tumors or anything out of the ordinary. I think it is his heart since I did mention he hada heart

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2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
Elizabeth, Kelly, and Nina, Thank you so much for your nice emails. I would like to add thanks to those that have responded to my posting of Dukee you all are very comforting in the time of need. Especially you HideyoBless You! I'm WA. state which is pacific time. In a message dated

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2006-10-26 Thread Barb Moermond
Anonymous- Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:15:19 PMSubject: Losing Dukee.. :( As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this to you all. My husband keeps checking on us

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please do. I will be sending calming peaceful energytoDukee and you. I am Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please do. I will be sending calming peaceful energytoDukee and you. I am going to Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please do. I will be sending calming peaceful energytoDukee and you. Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Something just went very awry with my computer! Please pardon all those messages.GinaGina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please

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2006-10-26 Thread Nina
Terrie, It's so sweet that Vinnie and Buggy are sitting vigil with you and Dukee. What a lovely family you have. I know it sometimes helps ease the pain, just a little, to talk to my loved one about all the Angels and friends that are hovering near, waiting anxiously to greet them. I talk

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
That's okay...I understand. Thank you and Bless you! Dukee is in his cat carrier by the cat beds. He is acting as if he wants to be alone in which we (Vinnie, Buggy and me)are staying right where we are at this time. If he decides to leave on his own we will be with him til the end. In

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
Oh my god that is beautiful...I'm shedding tears can barely see the computer typing this to you. In a message dated 10/26/2006 9:17:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Terrie,It's so sweet that Vinnie and Buggy are sitting vigil with you and Dukee. What a lovely

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread Nina
I've asked St. Francis, Jazzy and Spencer to sit vigil with your family, to comfort all of you and to be there to greet Dukee when his time comes. Much love my dear, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh my god that is beautiful...I'm shedding tears can barely see the computer

RE: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Terrie, have you been trying interferon on him? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:17 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
That is so beautiful and true Nina. Let yourself feel the love and support we have for you Terrie, Dukee and family.I figured out the glitch...it wasmy Tigger cat sitting on my lap with his head on the keyboard that made the message enter multiple times. Maybe so you would see it? I don't

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
Thank you Yes, I seen the messages that's okay. Rudy my Siamese does that to me sometimes. The answer is yes Hideyo he was given the Interferon by my best friend that is a Vet Tech. She is familiar with it. There isdamage to his system I guess was too late for it to work. He is slowly

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2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
and hugs to you and Dukee. Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:15 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Losing Dukee.. :( As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing

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2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
My girlfriend was close by so I ask her to help me on this. She said she would be more than glad to help in this matter on giving Dukee his Interferon treatments. She is also retired Manager and Vet Tech of a huge animal clinic. I have a lot of confidence in her. She is always rescuing