Fwd: Paassht

2006-02-27 Thread Becca DuBose
Hi, I've just been lurking and reading for a few weeks. My little one, Paassht, is 7-1/2 and tested positive for FeLV in 1999. She was very healthy with nothing more than occasional URIs until September '05, when she started losing weight. It has been a bit of a roller coaster ride since

Re: Paassht

2006-02-27 Thread Becca DuBose
. Francis - Original Message - From: Becca DuBose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 3:27 PM Subject: Fwd: Paassht Hi, I've just been lurking and reading for a few weeks. My little one, Paassht, is 7-1/2 and tested positive for FeLV in 1999

Re: Paassht

2006-02-27 Thread Becca DuBose
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Becca DuBose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 4:45 PM Subject: Re: Paassht She is so tired...she got up to eat and drink a little. I found her resting on the floor after she used her litterbox

Re: Paassht

2006-02-27 Thread Becca DuBose
- Original Message - From: Becca DuBose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 4:43 pm Subject: Re: Paassht To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org She is so tired...she got up to eat and drink a little. I found her resting on the floor after she used her litterbox, so I put her back in her

Paassht update

2006-02-28 Thread Becca DuBose
We see the cancer doc this afternoon. Paassht seemed to have a rough night last night but she's still with us. She hasn't perked up from the dose of fluids, at least not like she did the last time. She ate well last night and drank a decent amount of chicken broth and water. She got up on

Angel Paassht

2006-02-28 Thread Becca DuBose
She had fluid on her lungs and was already in respiratory distress. The vet didn't think she would last another night. We had to let her go. Becca

Re: Angel Paassht

2006-02-28 Thread Becca DuBose
Thanks to all for the kind words...it was far too soon to say goodbye to a one-in-a-million cat. I understand now why she was so restless the last few days. I literally couldn't hold her anymore. http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Land%20Limo/gallery/Paassht Becca Angel Paassht

Re: Angel Paassht

2006-03-01 Thread Becca DuBose
I bought a digital camera about two weeks ago and I'm so glad I did. I already had lots of pictures but I wanted to get more, and make sure they were good, before she had to leave us. I was also able to make a short video of her playing with Da Bird on Monday. I ordered some new Birds by

Second guesses...

2006-03-02 Thread Becca DuBose
I suppose it's normal to second guess every choice, everything I did or didn't do.Starting with the reading I should have done months if not years ago. Paassht developed Horner's syndrome in October 2004. I read today that this may be a sign of mediastinal lymphoma

Some good news today

2006-03-04 Thread Becca DuBose
Hello and kitty-kisses to all, First let me say how grateful I am for the words of wisdom and comfort everyone has shared with me since little Paassht had to leave us. I haven't been responding to your posts because when I try to write, I just break down. I am starting to think nothing

Re: I lost my Jake

2006-03-04 Thread Becca DuBose
Marissa, I'm so sorry... Jake sounds a little like Paassht. It's like they know they only have a little while to show us they love us. Becca Angel Paassht

Re: [Fwd: [Fwd: IMPORTANT - CLS Service Furkids]]

2006-03-06 Thread Becca DuBose
Belinda, Probably too late but I don't know if my original message went through. Becca Angel Paassht I would like to add my Paassht. She crossed on Tuesday (Feb 28th) and she was FeLV+.

Re: Lucy is bored

2006-03-10 Thread Becca DuBose
The rest of mine have been so quiet this past week. There were several evenings we just couldn't take the quiet and left the house to escape it. I don't know what to think about it. I honestly don't know if this was normal before Paassht left us. She took up so much of our attention - throughout

Re: Lucy is bored

2006-03-10 Thread Becca DuBose
Jen,I'm so glad. Becca[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OMG! Yes!! I'm so sorry, I thought I had cc-ed you in the email Iwrote! I took SP to the specialist on Monday for an ultrasound...andshe couldn't find a thing wrong with his chest cavity!!! His heartlooked good and no suspicious masses...So we're

Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa Dawn

2006-03-10 Thread Becca DuBose
Thanks Wendy, I am better but not 100%. I know I'll never stop missing her or worrying about the mistakes I may or may not have made, but the pain has been more manageable this week. We got her urn back on Tuesday and it gave us some closure. The presentation was so beautiful. Along with the urn

Re: Stinky update

2006-03-10 Thread Becca DuBose
Cindy,I'm so glad to hear Stinky is still hanging on. I know you love her not only for herself but also for the connection she has to your brother.BeccaPS I am several days behind on email...cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Stinky made it through the night.

Re: Some good news today

2006-03-17 Thread Becca DuBose
Catching up on email... wendy wrote: Kroger looks just like Paassht-she's such a cutie. Did you find her in the Kroger parking lot? She was from a litter of kittens dumped there. The manager brought them in and was giving them away along with little paper sacks of chow. My precious

Re: Angel Buster

2006-03-17 Thread Becca DuBose
I'm so sorry, Kerry. I was pulling for him and it all sounded so familiar. Becca

Re: Angel Stinky

2006-03-17 Thread Becca DuBose
Cindy, I'm so sorry...I know what you mean about the empty house. Becca

Re: Speaking of diet changes...

2006-03-17 Thread Becca DuBose
Nina wrote: Our back yard is fast becoming a lizard and bird free zone. With mixed feelings only a true cat lover will understand, I've realized there will be no dismembered lizards in the bed this summer. They were getting in under our patio door and Paassht would invariably find them.

Re: TESTING

2006-03-22 Thread Becca DuBose
wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:black with a long, fluffy tail, and veryplayful. She was really sweet. When I took her outof the cage, she wrapped her little arms around myneck and just purred like crazy. She was SO loving. She sounds wonderful to me!Becca

Fwd: a petwarmer: Every Cat is Special

2006-03-29 Thread Becca DuBose
Hello all,I just had to share this story. I've trimmed to save bandwidth but subscription info remains at the bottom.BeccaPetwarmers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:19:39 -0500Subject: a petwarmer: Every Cat is SpecialFrom: Petwarmers [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Becca DuBose
Is he absolutely sure about not visiting her?BeccaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh thank you Terri. He's such a kind hearted man and he needs our prayers. He cares for his elderly schizophrenic mother because he can't afford other alternatives care. He's become quite embittered against

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Becca DuBose
It is one month and 1 day since my little Paassht became an angel. My heart is raw from losing her and in many ways the experience is still fresh. I think he will be OK once he is with her and is past the initial shock. The desire not to upset her will help him regain his composure so that

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-30 Thread Becca DuBose
Marylyn wrote: Thank God. And I am very sure Paassht was involved. Perhaps that fine cat spirit can be asked to help Pepper??? Those in spirit are often willing to help out the rest of us. Would you ask Paassht to keep Pepper company? Pepper is terrified. When I have to

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread Becca DuBose
Kerry, I ache for you and Bandy. The thought of him alone, without his friends...but I know you and he will comfort each other. To all, please know my heart breaks for each little one who suffers and the ones left behind. If I don't post it's because my own strength varies from day to

Re: Prayers for Philmore and babies

2006-03-31 Thread Becca DuBose
Hideyo, Will do. I'm sorry about Philmore. Becca Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Everyone, thank you very much for prayers for Philmore – I just talked to my friend, Phoenix and Philmore went to heaven yesterday – it is very sad that I know he is no longer in pain, and I also know that “crossing

Re: KATIE

2006-04-01 Thread Becca DuBose
Prayers for Marylyn and Kitty...and Sharon and Mistic... Becca Marylyn wrote: Ask her what she needs and wants. Kitty was very plain about it all. No chemo. No intervention. Forget it . Nope. No way. This was in Jan to Feb 2005. We are having problems now. I ask prayers that I will

Re: To Marylyn Re Kitty

2006-04-04 Thread Becca DuBose
Marylyn wrote: Please add to that prayer that, if she can't get better, she be allowed to leave this world peacefully, on her own terms and without assistance. She totally hates car rides and vets. Let her Maker take her into His Loving Hands quietly and quickly and gently. Given the

Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic

2006-04-05 Thread Becca DuBose
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

Re: Bruce

2006-04-06 Thread Becca DuBose
Poor Bruce...my condolences to your cousin.Becca [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd just like to share the loss of a friend. My cousin's Bulldog Bruce died yesterday. He was a beautiful boy with such a cheeky character.He wasjust 2 years old - he got sick and after tests at the vets

Re: Stray- CLS

2006-04-07 Thread Becca DuBose
Lora,I'm so sorry about Stray. Take care of yourself and remember you did what you had to do to relieve his pain.Becca Lora [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda could you please add my beloved Stray to theCLS? Thanks!Thursday 01-26-06 me and Christopher (my husband) gotup around 2:00 P.M.

Re: Chaucer and Katarina

2006-04-07 Thread Becca DuBose
Will do...Becca Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all it's me again asking for prayers for a couple of my sanctuary babies.Chaucer and Katarina are not feeling too well and I know we could use the power of your prayers.Thank you all. Sherry

Re: Jackson Please add to the CLS

2006-04-07 Thread Becca DuBose
Sherry, It made me so sad to hear about Jackson...that hits me where it hurts. Becca Sherry DeHaan wrote: I just recieved an e-mail that one of our sanctuary cats died today from fluid in the chest.He had felv and was a sweet beautiful boy.I am so glad that I got to give sweet Jackson some

Re: Bella had babies!!

2006-04-07 Thread Becca DuBose
Congratulations! And wishes of long life and good health for Bella and her babies. Becca Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: I rescued one of female kitties about 6 weeks ago – at that time, she was ill so, I couldn’t spay her and later found out that she was pregnant – I had scheduled to spay her a

Re: I need your help

2006-04-10 Thread Becca DuBose
Kerry, Angel Paassht tested FeLV+ when she was just over a year old. We had her another 7 years and 7 months. She was so full of life...an eternal kitten right up to the end. We wouldn't trade our time with her for anything in the world. We have 7 others and they are all healthy except

Re: I need your help

2006-04-11 Thread Becca DuBose
- Original Message -----From: "Becca DuBose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: <FELVTALK@FELINELEUKEMIA.ORG>Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 1:10 AMSubject: Re: I need your help Kerry, Angel Paassht tested FeLV+ when she was just over a year old. We had her another 7 years and 7 months. She w

Re: Tabbs Spain Belinda CLS picture to follow

2006-04-11 Thread Becca DuBose
Sandra wrote: Tabbs Spain, crossed over, 8th April I'm so sorry, Sandra. I was rooting for him. Becca

Re: My Bella's baby died

2006-04-11 Thread Becca DuBose
*/Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: Hi, everyone, today is one of the saddest day of my life – one of Bella’s babies died this morning around 2 am and I think I caused her to die. Hideyo, I just don't see how you could have done anything wrong. Even if you did, you

Re: Tabbs Spain Belinda CLS picture to follow

2006-04-11 Thread Becca DuBose
Belinda wrote: Bailey is still about the same, bloodwork all great, but no energy Hugs and prayers for you and Bailey. If nothing else you may derive some comfort from the philosophy which accompanies Eastern medicine. Becca

Re: Lucinda and Camilla

2006-04-12 Thread Becca DuBose
Sherry,I hope they're better soon.Becca Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all prayers needed for 2 of our felv+ girls,they are not feeling well and are at the clinic.THanks for the prayers for Chaucer,who is at the vet still and hopefully getting better and Katarina was back

Re: OT: Smookie and my life

2006-04-13 Thread Becca DuBose
Wendy,What a great name for your new little one :)I'll be thinking of you and your nephew. Have you given any thought to seeking legal guardianship? I know that raises huge family issues, but it sounds as though he belongs with you.Beccawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys,I

Re: Achilles

2006-04-14 Thread Becca DuBose
I'm so sorry, Sherry...I'll be thinking of him.BeccaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In need of prayers for my sweet furry friend Achilles,found out he also has felv on top of fiv,he is one of my fav sanctuary boys.He is pretty sick right now,I hope he can fight it. Thanks all,Sherry

Re: New Special needs kitten

2006-04-15 Thread Becca DuBose
I work for Vanderbilt University and there is an ongoing study of Traumeel S in pediatric oncology patients with mucositis. I understand it's very popular in Europe. I wanted to try it with Paassht but didn't get the chance. Her mouth sores improved with amoxicillin to the point where they no

Buddy has come to stay

2006-04-15 Thread Becca DuBose
Hello all,I can't remember whether I've mentioned Buddy on this list. He is the "neighborhood cat" we feed from time to time. Picture here: http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b298/landlimo/Buddy1.jpgI don't know where he belongs. We've observed him making rounds but we have no idea where his actual

Re: New Special needs kitten - Traumeel

2006-04-15 Thread Becca DuBose
that I end up wondering if the recovery might have been the same without them! Like everyone on the list, it makes ME feel better when there is something I can do that has a possibility of helping. Nina Becca DuBose wrote: I work for Vanderbilt University and there is an ongoing study of Traumeel S

Re: Buddy has come to stay

2006-04-15 Thread Becca DuBose
You're right, to everyone else he'll be just one more outdoor cat who's disappeared without any warning or explanation. There were cats all over this neighborhood when we moved to this house 5-1/2 years ago and they all seemed to live at a house across the street...an endless cycle of kittens and

Re: Buddy has come to stay

2006-04-15 Thread Becca DuBose
sad about him being FIV+. Like I mentioned earlier, it's no surprise but no less heartbreaking for being anticipated.Becca[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ihad aBuddy too. He was positive and died in 2003. I miss him. He wasa scrappy guy. Michelle-Original Message-From: Becca DuBose [EMAIL

Re: Please add Chaucer to CLS

2006-04-16 Thread Becca DuBose
I'm sorry he's gone, Sherry, but glad he had a chance to know love.BeccaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sad to say that Chaucer has left ustoday, but he is no longer sick.He was a goofy kitty when he was not sick,he liked to play in your hair. I am so happy that I had the chance to

Re: Buddy has come to stay

2006-04-17 Thread Becca DuBose
I've posted more pictures of him, including a closeup where you can see the old injury to the left side of his face. It seems a miracle that he didn't sustain any damage to that eye. We discovered yesterday that he's missing the lower canine tooth on that

Re: Buddy has come to stay

2006-04-17 Thread Becca DuBose
I'm not sure...I seem to recall it was healing when we first saw him. It looks like a burn or possibly a severe abrasion. He wouldn't have let me close enough back then to check it out.Becca[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, that was bad at one time. Looks like he's lucky to have any of his ear

Re: For Belinda, Rebecca, Janine, Marylyn, Clarissa, Becca

2006-04-17 Thread Becca DuBose
Kerry,Madison, TN(Or you can use Nashville, TN since that's more familiar...Madison is a suburb.)BeccaKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all I'm wrapping up the letter with all your wonderful testimonials about the joys of living with and/or caring for FeLV cats to Paula Fasseas

Re: Achilles,Reva and Nike Please add them to the CLS

2006-04-23 Thread Becca DuBose
I'm so sorry to hear about these three...prayers for Jen and the other little ones in her care.BeccaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am crying while I write this,I just received an e-mail from one of our volunteers and she told us that poor Jen had to send all three of them to the

Re: Angel Sam aka Tammers

2006-04-23 Thread Becca DuBose
Terrie,I would love to see Sam's picture.Becca[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you would to see a photo of my Angel Sam let me know and I would be more than glad to send it to you. He was a beautiful and stout Siamese.Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck

Re: CLS question for Belinda

2006-04-23 Thread Becca DuBose
Hugs to you, Kerry.Becca

Re: JuneAmy, FIV+ please send positive vibes her way (or prayers, if so inclined)

2006-04-23 Thread Becca DuBose
I'm so sorry about JuneAmy...hugs to Pam...BeccaJenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the FIVCATS2 list, can we add JuneAmy to the CLS, and can anyone send peaceful, and loving vibes her and Pam's direction? At least sweet JuneAmy is passing with the love of an OWNER by her side and not in

Re: kitty

2006-04-27 Thread Becca DuBose
Marylyn,I'm so sorry. Have you made contact with her?Becca

Re: A miracle for Hannibal

2006-04-27 Thread Becca DuBose
Wonderful news...keep us posted!BeccaHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, everyone, I wanted to thank you all for all your prayers for Hannibal – I picked him last night at the vet and brought him home and took him back to the vet this morning again for more IV (planned

Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?

2006-04-27 Thread Becca DuBose
Jen,I've just joined the FIVCATS Yahoo! list and there has been a lot of discussion about "mixing". Quite a few members of that list allow their positives and negatives to mix freely provided there's no fighting, as deep bite wounds are the usual route of transmission. We took in an FIV+ cat,

Re: Bad news/JuneAmy

2006-04-27 Thread Becca DuBose
Pam,Prayers on the way for JuneAmy, and you. As Marylyn advised, give JuneAmy as much love as she'll allow.Becca

Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?

2006-04-27 Thread Becca DuBose
I think I addressed my last message to the wrong person - sorry!Just wanted to add that little Angel Paassht did not contract FIV+ despite living under the same roof with Angel TorTor. I wouldn't bring Buddy in as long as we had Paassht so I suspect she "pre-approved" him and set everything up a

Re: Bandy has ringworm on his nose

2006-04-27 Thread Becca DuBose
Poor Bandy...he's just dealing with so many things. Prayers coming for him and for you.Becca

Re: kitty

2006-04-28 Thread Becca DuBose
. Francis- Original Message -From:BeccaDuBoseTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 12:50PM Subject: Re: kitty Marylyn,I'm so sorry. Have you made contact withher?Becca

Re: JuneAmy

2006-04-30 Thread Becca DuBose
Pam,I'm so sorry about JuneAmy.I've been doing really well but expecting I would have a "trigger" eventually...this was it. There is so much truth to the words you wrote.BeccaPam Norman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to believethat when our little ones cross the Rainbow Bridge reach the

Re: Prayers for Demetri again

2006-04-30 Thread Becca DuBose
Sherry,I hope Demetri is well soon.BeccaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all my sweet Demetri is pretty sick again,he sounds so bad,it sounds like a URI but I worry so much when they have felv.He has the sweetest little face.I pray that he can fight it off.Dr. Jen was going to check on

Re: Foo Fighting Kitties

2006-05-03 Thread Becca DuBose
Wendy,It sounds like you don't have enough on your plate right now. Is there something else you can squeeze in?;)Beccawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys,I am sad to hear that I'm not the only one havingtrouble with kitties behaving in a uncivil feline way. I put Pepper and LuLu, my two

RE: Was appropriate calorie in take for a kitty - Now Bailey'sDiagnosis

2006-05-05 Thread Becca DuBose
Belinda,You and Bailey will be in my thoughts.Becca