Re: Please add Muffin and Pookie to the CLS
I'm so sorry Gloria. :( t Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add Muffin and Pookie to the CLS. They were very sweet kitties who were relocated when their caretaker moved away, to another location. Muffin was a female medium long haired kitty, white with black, young, friendly. Pookie was an older kitten who really loved Muffin. They were relocated to a farm, and got under the hood of a car at the new location and were killed. Very sad for us who were trying to get them a better home and away from the Pit Bull dogs that had moved in. Gloria
Re: Trinket, Muffin and Pookie
I want to say thanks to all - Wendy, Marylyn, Kerry, Dede, Taylor, Phaewryn, Elizabeth, Diane, Terri, and everyone. This is a wonderful list and a great support group. I'm glad I could help Trinket on her way to the Bridge; I deeply regret that I didn't keep Muffin and Pookie; but hindsight is better than foresight, I know that. Thanks for your kind words. Gloria
Re: Trinket, Muffin and Pookie
Oh, thank you! And, you are very, very welcome! Tee 'n' the Wildlife Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On May 20, 2007, at 7:08 PM, Gloria Lane wrote: I want to say thanks to all - Wendy, Marylyn, Kerry, Dede, Taylor, Phaewryn, Elizabeth, Diane, Terri, and everyone. This is a wonderful list and a great support group. I'm glad I could help Trinket on her way to the Bridge; I deeply regret that I didn't keep Muffin and Pookie; but hindsight is better than foresight, I know that. Thanks for your kind words. Gloria
Re: Please add Muffin and Pookie to the CLS
Please add Muffin and Pookie to the CLS. They were very sweet kitties who were relocated when their caretaker moved away, to another location. Muffin was a female medium long haired kitty, white with black, young, friendly. Pookie was an older kitten who really loved Muffin. They were relocated to a farm, and got under the hood of a car at the new location and were killed. Very sad for us who were trying to get them a better home and away from the Pit Bull dogs that had moved in. Gloria
Trinket, Muffin, and Pookie
Gloria, I'm sorry for your recent losses. As they knew you were trying to help them. Now they are free at the Rainbow Bridge with all the others that have gone there. Thank you and bless you! By the way I love the names. Will consider them for my future rescues. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: Trinket, Muffin, and Pookie
Oh Gloria, it's terrible that after doing all you could to find a better life for Pookie and Muffin that they had to pass that way. Did they go together? So sad. How awful for their new caretakers too. At least they are together. I do so hope it's true that on some level they had a choice about the way things unfolded. Maybe they'll remain together and they are shopping for new bodies and homes, maybe they were anxious to begin their lives anew, this time in someone's loving home where they will be protected and cherished. Maybe my faith in something larger, some plan that we know nothing about is a fairy tale, but it does sometimes bring me comfort to imagine that the bigger picture is much more pleasant than the fragments we are privy to. Thank you for all you did for Trinket too. You are such a hero to these guys Gloria, and to me. Much love and sympathy, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: */Gloria,/* */I'm sorry for your recent losses. As they knew you were trying to help them./* */Now they are free at the Rainbow Bridge with all the others that have gone there./* */Thank you and bless you!/* *//* */By the way I love the names./* */Will consider them for my future rescues./* */Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com//**/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ /* See what's free at AOL.com http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000503.
Re: Please add Muffin and Pookie to the CLS
Oh Gloria -- I am heartbroken with you. I am so sorry. elizabeth On 5/16/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add Muffin and Pookie to the CLS. They were very sweet kitties who were relocated when their caretaker moved away, to another location. Muffin was a female medium long haired kitty, white with black, young, friendly. Pookie was an older kitten who really loved Muffin. They were relocated to a farm, and got under the hood of a car at the new location and were killed. Very sad for us who were trying to get them a better home and away from the Pit Bull dogs that had moved in. Gloria
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oh, what a terrible tragedy! Those poor poor babies! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals!
Pookie
THANK YOU Nina, Michelle (UK). Michelle (US), Bonnie, Hideyo, Marylyn, Sherry, Wendy, Tonya, Gloria, Cindy, Becca, Susan, MaryChristine, Terri, Barb, Kathy, Carla and Kat for all your kind messages in response to my message about Pookie. (If I inadvertently missed anyone, my apologies.) I'm waiting a response from the animal hospital to my 2nd letter. Their first letter was very, veryapologetic, did seem genuine and full of remorse for the "misunderstanding"and whenI get some time and if I get a second letter I'll email the correspondence to anyone who wants to see it. I wasn't happy about their explanation however--things just didn't add up--and have asked for specifics. I also asked for specifics on the actual steps they had taken to fulfil their "promise it will never happen again." I also had a fairly long conversation with the owner of PAWS Chicago yesterday when she called me. (She had alreadyattempted to reach me Tuesday but I said it would be better if we spoke after she got the copy of my 2nd letter to the hospital.) We spoke about FeLV cats and I had an idea this morning for helping FeLV cats in Chicagoland. I'll be following up this email to you with another explanatory one over the weekend where I'll asking all you wonderful folks for a brief email on your positive, no pun intended, experiences with FeLV kitties. I am hoping that some good will come out of what happened with Pookie, and this may be it. Till later, and many thanks again for all your support. You are all wonderful and your messages meant such a lot to me. I will be keeping them all. love and hugs, Kerry
Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Kerry, I have not posted in a very long time but I wanted you to know that I do read the posts and keep up as much as I can. I just had to post to tell you how sorry I am. This is inexcusable on the part of the shelter. Completely inexcusable and unforgiveable. They had no right to do that to Pookie without telling you first. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now. that is so sad and it angers me to no end. I'm sorry that you did not have the option to be there for Pookie's final moments. It's not your fault, you could not have done anything because you didn't know. Is there any action that you can take against this clinic?Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: ImportantHi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I will give it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, will get the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to add. Take care all. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDe
Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: Important Hi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I will give it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, will get the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to add. Take care all. -- 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: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
First I am so very sorry about this. Know That Pookie loves you and is very grateful to you for all the love and care he gave you. Second When you have healed a little you need to send copies of everything, including a new letter to whatever boards govern vets in your county and state as well as the nation. Unless complaints are filed this will continue. You might consider contacting various media personalities that are "animal people" in your area. There is no excuse for ever ending a life. Here you have to sign releases. Obviously that was not done. Again, my heart aches for you. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kerry MacKenzie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 2:14 AM Subject: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: Important Hi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please m
Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Kerry I am so sorry that you was not able to be there in his final moment.I would be so upset too.Just know that you loved him and gave him a save and loving home and he knew that.Bless you. SherryMarylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First I am so very sorry about this. Know That Pookie loves you and is very grateful to you for all the love and care he gave you. Second When you have healed a little you need to send copies of everything, including a new letter to whatever boards govern vets in your county and state as well as the nation. Unless complaints are filed this will continue. You might consider contacting various media personalities that are "animal people" in your area. There is no excuse for ever ending a life. Here you have to sign releases. Obviously that was not done.Again, my heart aches for you. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis- Original Message - From: Kerry MacKenzie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 2:14 AM Subject: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinicBelinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: ImportantHi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day af
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oh mygod, Kerry, I am so sorry. If you are up to it, I think you should write a letter to the board that regulates/oversees vets in your state as well. Michelle
Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Kerry, I recently posted information on making a complaint against a vet (the post was titled Texas vets, Suki, and the vet abuse network). Here is the link: http://www.vetabusenetwork.com/savetoc.htm I don't know what the laws are in your state governing veterinary protocol, but I would be surprised if in all states veterinarians are not required to notify owners BEFORE they euthanise, not to mention GET PERMISSION!!! I strongly urge you to file a complaint with your state's veterinary board (I hope it's not Texas). This angers me so much. Who does this vet think they are to make that decision to exclude you when the Pookie left this Earth? My blood pressure just seriously shot up. I hope you are able to get some closure and justice against this vet who made a bad and hurtful decision in my opinion. At the VERY LEAST, you are owed a written apology. I will keep you in my prayers. Again, I am so sorry this happened to Pookie and to you. Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Kerry,I am so sorry for your loss and doubly sorry for how horribly it was handled. I hope whoever this vet is that he gets an earful. You might want to call your state veterinary board or state dept of agriculture (who in most states oversees veterinarians.) I don't think that is even legal. I have usually had to sign papers to have my cat euthanized. I am so sorry. Pookie knows you loved him though. And I know he's grateful to have found a loving home with you after all he had been through. I have been through experiences with euthanasia that haunted me as well. You have to try to make peace with them, but I know it's hard.take care, tonyaKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry
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Kerry, that's just horrible - I'm so sorry. I've been subject to lousy vet care, but this is just terrible. I just want you to know that you have my sympathy and am sending you lots of prayers and energy to heal and move through this terrible event.Prayers for Pookie too - my Mr. Black Kitty was the skinniest dude I'd seen, a wonderful FELV angel, and is there at the bridge to help your Pookie.GloriaOn Apr 5, 2006, at 2:14 AM, Kerry MacKenzie wrote:Belinda,Can you please add my darling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS.Pookie was euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life).Pookie was 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again.A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though I remained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-off that I was not going anywhere, the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously I never saw the X-rays either.)I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers.Pookie was a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summer with Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days.The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time, curled around my head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss him very much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap.Kerry - Original Message -From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AMSubject: Important Hi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I will give it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, will get the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to add. Take care all. -- 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
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I am so sorry to hear about Pookie. That is horrible what happened. You are in my prayers. Cindy --- Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda, Can you please add my darling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookie was euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookie was 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though I remained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-off that I was not going anywhere, the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously I never saw the X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookie was a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summer with Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time, curled around my head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss him very much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: Important Hi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I will give it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, will get the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to add. Take care all. -- 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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I am so shocked to hear this Kerry. I would probably have agreed to euthanase in that situation by choice to help my kittie to stop suffering if they were not breathing properly due to tumors and lung fluid at age 16 but I can't imagine that choice being taken away from me. I would be the one helping them in their time of need and certainly there to help comfort them as theypass to the bridge. It actually sickens me to think a vet considered he had the right to euthanase withoutdiscussing thiswith you and giving you the option of being withPookie at this crucial time. I would certainly complain about the vet as Pookie was your baby even though he only had you 5 months he obviously loved you and trusted you. I hope you find justice and I'm sure Pookie knew you loved him. Michelle, Buddy, Minstrel Angel Bramble
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Oh Kerry, I'm so sorry. This is terrible beyond words...I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel.Becca Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: ImportantHi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!!I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home fromthe hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I willgive it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, willget the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to add. Take care all. -- BelindaHappiness 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 Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Kerry, I'm so, so sorry. What that vet did is horrible. I am so glad you wrote the clinic owners. I have come across bad vet care on occasion but never anything like that.I know there isn't anything I can say to take your pain away but I hope at some point you will be able to think more often of the night he spent curled around your head than the way he died. Reading that made me smile - tose littlepaws holding on to you. Even tho you didn't have him long you had a special relationship that will last forever.Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: ImportantHi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I will give it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, will get the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to add. Take care all. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Subject: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Kerry I am truly sorry for your loss of Pookie. At least Pookie had a good last part of his life with love and understanding that he recieved from you. Working in rescue I know how hard it is to loose a foster and the mishandling at clinics is just horrible at times. I know that Pookie is watching over you and happy that he had found you at least at the time where he need the most love. Hopefully the haunting will end in your mind, sometime no matter how hard we try to be perfect parents we can not help some events that are out of our control. You did the best you can and should not have any guilt you gave him a better life in the short time he had with you. carla Message: 2 Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 02:14:18 -0500 From: Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Belinda, Can you please add my darling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookie was euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookie was 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though I remained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-off that I was not going anywhere, the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously I never saw the X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookie was a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summer with Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time, curled around my head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss him very much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry
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oh, kerry, i am SO sorry--there's nothing that i can say that others haven't; just know that Pookie understands that you loved him and made his last months joyful and safe. THOSE are the memories he took with him on his unexpected trip to the bridge; luckily, our cats know that humans are fallible and he knows what was in your heart. -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Kerry, He even did this while you were on the premises waiting!! I would seek legal advice - he might do this to others!!! God bless you and your dear Pookie. Bonnie http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:46 am Subject: Pookie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I am so shocked to hear this Kerry. I would probably have agreed to euthanase in that situation by choice to help my kittie to stop suffering if they were not breathing properly due to tumors and lung fluid at age 16 but I can't imagine that choice being taken away from me. I would be the one helping them in their time of need and certainly there to help comfort them as they pass to the bridge. It actually sickens me to think a vet considered he had the right to euthanase without discussing this with you and giving you the option of being with Pookie at this crucial time. I would certainly complain about the vet as Pookie was your baby even though he only had you 5 months he obviously loved you and trusted you. I hope you find justice and I'm sure Pookie knew you loved him. Michelle, Buddy, Minstrel Angel Bramble
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I am so very sorry for your loss of Pookie - I am so afraid to find out what happened to him by reading the emails so I haven't read your original email. But I am figuring out that he was euthanized by your vet without your permission. I am so devastated by what happened to Pookie, Kerry. I am crying for Pookie - I am so sorry that this happened to Pookie - I am so pissed about this vet. As for Pookie, please know that he knows that you loved and still love and care about him so very much.. and his soul is right besides you - so please know that and talk to him. I know that I say this to everyone who lost their babies, but it's very true - so please don't be too lonely - he is watching you right besides you. Love and big hugs to Pookie and you... Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BONNIE J KALMBACH Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 11:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Pookie Kerry, He even did this while you were on the premises waiting!! I would seek legal advice - he might do this to others!!! God bless you and your dear Pookie. Bonnie http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:46 am Subject: Pookie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I am so shocked to hear this Kerry. I would probably have agreed to euthanase in that situation by choice to help my kittie to stop suffering if they were not breathing properly due to tumors and lung fluid at age 16 but I can't imagine that choice being taken away from me. I would be the one helping them in their time of need and certainly there to help comfort them as they pass to the bridge. It actually sickens me to think a vet considered he had the right to euthanase without discussing this with you and giving you the option of being with Pookie at this crucial time. I would certainly complain about the vet as Pookie was your baby even though he only had you 5 months he obviously loved you and trusted you. I hope you find justice and I'm sure Pookie knew you loved him. Michelle, Buddy, Minstrel Angel Bramble
Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Kerry, That's simply awful. I hope that your efforts to be satisfied are fruitful. Goodnight, sweet Pookie... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350Come check me out on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/terricrazycatlady Earth and Family Safe Products! http://www.moreinfo247.com/9162990/VCLNice Offers! www.niceoffers.com/9162990 Buy Avon Online! http://www.youravon.com/theresabrown - Original Message - From: Kerry MacKenzie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 3:14 AM Subject: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: Important Hi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I will give it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, will get the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to
Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic
Oh Kerry, I can only imagine what you're going through. I can only add to the general consensus that we are all pulling for your efforts with the follow-up to be effective. HUGSKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda, Can you please add mydarling negative foster kitty Pookie to the CLS. Pookiewas euthanized on Monday March 27 (read on for the way this was mishandled by the clinic, which will haunt me for the rest of my life). Pookiewas 16 or 17 and had chronic renal failure. He had also been deaf all his life--he was white with blue eyes, and apparently white cats with blue eyes are often deaf. I took him to the animal hospital associated with the shelter on Monday morning as his breathing seemed labored and he didn't seem to want to eat (he ate from my fingers in the end) or drink. I fully expected to take him home again. A terrible thing happened at the clinic. Even though Iremained in the waiting area of the clinic and had even told the intake receptionist when she asked if it was a drop-offthat I wasnot going anywhere,the vet euthanized Pookie without telling me. He apparently had tumors and fluid on the lungs. (Obviously Inever sawthe X-rays either.) I don't have to explain to anyone on this list how that felt. That I wasn't there to hold and comfort him in his ultimate time of need--even though I was just feet away--will haunt me forever. I wrote a strong letter to the clinic owners the next day, copying the shelter CEO (PAWS), and wrote a second letter today in response to theirs, which raises more questions than it answers. Pookiewas a wonderful little guy, bearing his illness and his subQs with fortitude and dignity. He had had a hard life. His guardian, a domestic violence victim, had fled their home last summerwith Pookie. She and Pookie lived in a car for some time; it was so hot that she was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. She found her way to a women's shelter, but as they wouldn't take pets, he was transferred to Paws. An observant volunteer noticed he was withdrawn and pushed the shelter director to get him fostered with me (apparently it wasn't straightforward--lot of bad feeling between the volunteer and the director). I am so glad that she did that. Pookie was a joy to have around. I was very concerend about my cats bullying him--he was skin and bone and must have weighed about 5 or 6 lb--but he soon ruled the roost in our house using brain, since he no longer had the benefit of brawn, and had even young thug Tiger whipped into shape within days. The last night he soent here, Sunday, he slept, for the first time,curled aroundmy head, with his little paws gripping my hair. He also had this cute little habit of licking my hands and arms. Although I had the privilege of sharing my home with Pookie for only 5 months (apart from a short break when he went back to his original guardian--it didn't work out) he was the most physically affectionate and loving of all my cats. I loved the little fellow dearly and miss himvery much. For such a little fellow he truly has left a huge gap. Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:11 AM Subject: ImportantHi All, Not sure if I've written to this group yet or not, the days are all blurring together. My hard drive on my computer died last week and I lost all of my emails and a few other things. I don't know who had written to add a furchild to the list (I had forgotten my own password and it took my 2 days to figure it out and be able to check my email again). I need anyone with a furchild that passed last week and this week to resend it so I can add them to the service, please send dates and if they were FeLV positive or not thanks. That's 5 things in a row that have gone wrong since the year started, though it was suppose to come in 3's??!! I will try and check my email atleast once a day after I get home from the hospital, if anything is urgent please mark it as such so I will give it attention first. Ok, time to feed Bailey and get to bed, will get the service tomorrow after I get he furkids to add. Take care all. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.
Re: help needed--problem with subQ for Pookie
Another question-- i have a spare unused couple of Ringer's bags that i bought last year. I tried to fit one up just now (I can see the fluid level on these) but there's no fluid coming out when I unlock it---obviously I'm doing something wrong. Any idea what I need to do to get this bag working for me? I'm pretty new to this---now i wish I'd insisted the shelter tech show me how to fit up a new bag from scratch. Thanks for any info! Kerry - Original Message - From: Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 11:48 PM Subject: help needed--problem with subQ Hi all I've just started a new bag to give Pookie his fluids--and I can't tell on this bag where the discernible water level is! I actually let some go down the sink in an effort to find the level and that didn't work. I've never started a new bag before (I'm still fumbling my way around subQs) and I can't believe this is happening. Luckily Pookie seems ok, but i need to figure out fast what to do. Has anyone come across this--any idea how to fix?! Kerry
Re: Pookie
Thanks for that Tonya. After reading yr email I decided to remove the dry food bowl in "his" room. (He didn't eat it much apparently before he came so he won't miss it and it would not be good if he decided he preferred it). I was a little worried that he wasn't very active last 24 hours but he seems fine today! He's a sweetheart---appears totally untroubled by the hostility around him, just stands his ground and stares back. And, he certainly seems to be drinking plenty. His subQs are going better (for me) too. It can't be much fun for him. Kerry - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Pookie Kerry, You've been here a while and probably read this before.. but with my crf cat I gave him tons of wet food. The more you water you can get in the better. Also, mine loved to play in the water and would therefore lick it off his paws and drink more that way. I would sometimes leave a sink dripping and he would sit in it and play with and drink the water. One of those water fountains for cats helps with that too. I know this doesn't address weight gain specifically, but if Pookly likes wet food better that will cause weight gain by eating more, plus be good for the kidneys. tonya "MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, thank you so much for your reply---I've felt I'm working in the dark here as the medical records are so badly handwritten (and brief) and I have no idea how to decode his test result nos (apart from the dreaded HCT of course). They instructed Wellness for him, which I'm pleased about and he def seems to like it. I tried to weigh him on my kitchen scales last night but non possible! I wdn't be surprised if he only weighed 4 lb. He's very good re the subQ--I make sure to warm the water first. I SO want to help him--he is so bony and light (but otherwise seems fine--he's very curious, and, being deaf, is able to blithely ignore the growls of his new"buddies". I keep him safe in my bedroom on his own while I'm at work---I don't trust one of my other rascals in particular
Re: Pookie
Kerry, You've been here a while and probably read this before.. but with my crf cat I gave him tons of wet food. The more you water you can get in the better. Also, mine loved to play in the water and would therefore lick it off his paws and drink more that way. I would sometimes leave a sink dripping and he would sit in it and play with and drink the water. One of those water fountains for cats helps with that too. I know this doesn't address weight gain specifically, but if Pookly likes wet food better that will cause weight gain by eating more, plus be good for the kidneys. tonya "MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, thank you so much for your reply---I've felt I'm working in the dark here as the medical records are so badly handwritten (and brief) and I have no idea how to decode his test result nos (apart from the dreaded HCT of course). They instructed Wellness for him, which I'm pleased about and he def seems to like it. I tried to weigh him on my kitchen scales last night but non possible! I wdn't be surprised if he only weighed 4 lb. He's very good re the subQ--I make sure to warm the water first. I SO want to help him--he is so bony and light (but otherwise seems fine--he's very curious, and, being deaf, is able to blithely ignore the growls of his new"buddies". I keep him safe in my bedroom on his own while I'm at work---I don't trust one of my other rascals in particular
Pookie
Title: Message
Julie,
thank you so much for your reply---I've felt I'm working in the dark here as the
medical records are so badly handwritten (and brief) and I have no idea how to
decode his test result nos (apart from the dreaded HCT of
course).
They
instructed Wellness for him, which I'm pleased about and he def seems to like
it.
I
tried to weigh him on my kitchen scales last night but non possible! I wdn't be
surprised if he only weighed 4 lb.
He's
very good re the subQ--I make sure to warm the water first.
I SO
want to help him--he is so bony and light (but otherwise seems fine--he's very
curious, and, being deaf, is able to blithely ignore the growls of his
new"buddies".
I keep
him safe in my bedroom on his own while I'm at work---I don't trust one of my
other rascals in particular fight.
Thanks
again Julie. Love and hugs to you and yoursKerry
-Original Message-From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Julie JohnsonSent: Monday, October 24, 2005 8:51
AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re:
apologies..
Dear Kerrie,
I'm so happy Pookie has found a home with you! TRY not to burn the
candle at both ends because you'll just get run down!
In my experience, cats with kidney problems have difficulty gaining
weight. They undergo a number of metabolic changes and often one of the
first outward signs of kidney problems is weight loss. Is he on a special
diet (generally low-protein w/low phosphorous, or addition of phosphorous
binders)? I think food often begins to taste differently to them; I've had
CRF kitties just lose the appetite for their formerly favorite foods and want
something else. And, the other thing I've noticed is that while almost all
the information from vets is to limit protein, they seem to crave it! I
choose to not use a special diet (unless them seem to like it!) and let them eat
what they want. I believe eating is a pleasure for them and adding a
little time to a life that's made miserable by eating an unappetizing diet is
not worth it.
I hope things calm down for you soon and I send the best wishes and big
hugs to you and Pookie! What does he think of the sub-q fluids?
Love, JulieKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Apologies to all my dear friends for my absence in posting,
which is likely to continue for another week (at least) due to temporary
doubling of my workload to impossible level. Thankfully it's all in a good
cause (Hurricane Katrina).
Please knowI'm thinking of you all and praying for all
your sick kitties, and I send my condolences to you for all those dear souls
that have crossed the bridge.
The good news (albeit another reason I've been chasing my
tail this week) is that I have a new (negative) foster kitty, 15-year-old
Pookie. He's white with blue eyes.I have very little info on him ("deaf,
kidney problem") but am directed to give him subQs every other day, or daily
if nec. He seems happy enough, but he is SO SOthin--his weight isn't on
his chart, but I figure 5lb (his sex doesn't even seem
determinate--chart says 'F" -- shelter director says "male"). I desperately
want to fatten him up. I've had no time to research yet, apart from reading
Frazier re the subQ,but any info wd be welcome on what I can do to help
this little guyput some weight on.
Hope to be back in the swim very soon.
love to y'all. Kerryxx
"I hold that, the more
helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the
cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can
be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi
(1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about
de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.
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Re: Pookie
Dear Kerry,
The fact that Pookie tolerates the sub-q fluids is half the battle! It's wonderful that he does. Isn't it remarkable how utterly oblivious the deafness makes them to the cranky hisses of the others? Luna thinks the vacuum cleaner is a huge toy!
This is an excellent site for CRF:
http://www.felinecrf.com/index.htm
I know time is ata premium for you right now and this site has great information that is well categorized.
Take care; I'll bet Pookie is resting on the bed right now and I wish I was with him! I think we need new labor laws which provide for morning and afternoon naps!
Love, Julie"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Julie, thank you so much for your reply---I've felt I'm working in the dark here as the medical records are so badly handwritten (and brief) and I have no idea how to decode his test result nos (apart from the dreaded HCT of course).
They instructed Wellness for him, which I'm pleased about and he def seems to like it.
I tried to weigh him on my kitchen scales last night but non possible! I wdn't be surprised if he only weighed 4 lb.
He's very good re the subQ--I make sure to warm the water first.
I SO want to help him--he is so bony and light (but otherwise seems fine--he's very curious, and, being deaf, is able to blithely ignore the growls of his new"buddies".
I keep him safe in my bedroom on his own while I'm at work---I don't trust one of my other rascals in particular fight.
Thanks again Julie. Love and hugs to you and yoursKerry
-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie JohnsonSent: Monday, October 24, 2005 8:51 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: apologies..
Dear Kerrie,
I'm so happy Pookie has found a home with you! TRY not to burn the candle at both ends because you'll just get run down!
In my experience, cats with kidney problems have difficulty gaining weight. They undergo a number of metabolic changes and often one of the first outward signs of kidney problems is weight loss. Is he on a special diet (generally low-protein w/low phosphorous, or addition of phosphorous binders)? I think food often begins to taste differently to them; I've had CRF kitties just lose the appetite for their formerly favorite foods and want something else. And, the other thing I've noticed is that while almost all the information from vets is to limit protein, they seem to crave it! I choose to not use a special diet (unless them seem to like it!) and let them eat what they want. I believe eating is a pleasure for them and adding a little time to a life that's made miserable by eating an unappetizing diet is not worth it.
I hope things calm down for you soon and I send the best wishes and big hugs to you and Pookie! What does he think of the sub-q fluids?
Love, JulieKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Apologies to all my dear friends for my absence in posting, which is likely to continue for another week (at least) due to temporary doubling of my workload to impossible level. Thankfully it's all in a good cause (Hurricane Katrina).
Please knowI'm thinking of you all and praying for all your sick kitties, and I send my condolences to you for all those dear souls that have crossed the bridge.
The good news (albeit another reason I've been chasing my tail this week) is that I have a new (negative) foster kitty, 15-year-old Pookie. He's white with blue eyes.I have very little info on him ("deaf, kidney problem") but am directed to give him subQs every other day, or daily if nec. He seems happy enough, but he is SO SOthin--his weight isn't on his chart, but I figure 5lb (his sex doesn't even seem determinate--chart says 'F" -- shelter director says "male"). I desperately want to fatten him up. I've had no time to research yet, apart from reading Frazier re the subQ,but any info wd be welcome on what I can do to help this little guyput some weight on.
Hope to be back in the swim very soon.
love to y'all. Kerryxx
"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.
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RE: Pookie
Title: Message
Fabulous site---thank you so much
Julie!
-Original Message-From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Julie JohnsonSent: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:29
AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re:
Pookie
Dear Kerry,
The fact that Pookie tolerates the sub-q fluids is half the battle!
It's wonderful that he does. Isn't it remarkable how utterly oblivious the
deafness makes them to the cranky hisses of the others? Luna thinks the
vacuum cleaner is a huge toy!
This is an excellent site for CRF:
http://www.felinecrf.com/index.htm
I know time is ata premium for you right now and this site has great
information that is well categorized.
Take care; I'll bet Pookie is resting on the bed right now and I wish
I was with him! I think we need new labor laws which provide for morning
and afternoon naps!
Love, Julie"MacKenzie, Kerry N."
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Julie, thank you so much for your reply---I've felt I'm working in the
dark here as the medical records are so badly handwritten (and brief) and I
have no idea how to decode his test result nos (apart from the dreaded HCT of
course).
They
instructed Wellness for him, which I'm pleased about and he def seems to like
it.
I
tried to weigh him on my kitchen scales last night but non possible! I wdn't
be surprised if he only weighed 4 lb.
He's
very good re the subQ--I make sure to warm the water
first.
I SO
want to help him--he is so bony and light (but otherwise seems fine--he's very
curious, and, being deaf, is able to blithely ignore the growls of his
new"buddies".
I
keep him safe in my bedroom on his own while I'm at work---I don't trust one
of my other rascals in particular fight.
Thanks again Julie. Love and hugs to you and
yoursKerry
-Original Message-From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie
JohnsonSent: Monday, October 24, 2005 8:51 AMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re:
apologies..
Dear Kerrie,
I'm so happy Pookie has found a home with you! TRY not to burn the
candle at both ends because you'll just get run down!
In my experience, cats with kidney problems have difficulty gaining
weight. They undergo a number of metabolic changes and often one of the
first outward signs of kidney problems is weight loss. Is he on a
special diet (generally low-protein w/low phosphorous, or addition of
phosphorous binders)? I think food often begins to taste differently to
them; I've had CRF kitties just lose the appetite for their formerly favorite
foods and want something else. And, the other thing I've noticed is that
while almost all the information from vets is to limit protein, they seem to
crave it! I choose to not use a special diet (unless them seem to like
it!) and let them eat what they want. I believe eating is a pleasure for
them and adding a little time to a life that's made miserable by eating an
unappetizing diet is not worth it.
I hope things calm down for you soon and I send the best wishes and big
hugs to you and Pookie! What does he think of the sub-q fluids?
Love, JulieKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Apologies to all my dear friends for my absence in
posting, which is likely to continue for another week (at least) due to
temporary doubling of my workload to impossible level. Thankfully it's all
in a good cause (Hurricane Katrina).
Please knowI'm thinking of you all and praying for
all your sick kitties, and I send my condolences to you for all those dear
souls that have crossed the bridge.
The good news (albeit another reason I've been chasing my
tail this week) is that I have a new (negative) foster kitty, 15-year-old
Pookie. He's white with blue eyes.I have very little info on him
("deaf, kidney problem") but am directed to give him subQs every other day,
or daily if nec. He seems happy enough, but he is SO SOthin--his
weight isn't on his chart, but I figure 5lb (his sex doesn't even seem
determinate--chart says 'F" -- shelter director says "male"). I desperately
want to fatten him up. I've had no time to research yet, apart from reading
Frazier re the subQ,but any info wd be welcome on what I can do to
help this little guyput some weight on.
Hope to be back in the swim very soon.
love to y'all. Kerryxx
"I hold that, the more
helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the
cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress
can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi
(1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about
de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.
Yahoo!
FareChase - Search multiple
