Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana Those are some ** Beautiful ** cat pictures you have there. Buddy -- what a beauty. They all are! ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: "dana giordano" To: Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466&aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ____ From: dana giordano To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insiste
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana, I'm so sorry for your loss of Buddy. I looked at his photos and he's beautiful. I think it's wonderful that you're imagining conversations with him in heaven. Maybe he's somehow communicating with you - telling you he's okay now. I pray you find comfort in knowing that he is perfectly healthy and happy now. And when you consider that you'll have an eternity with him, this separation is but a speck of time. I know that words are of so little help right now, but I pray that in time, the thought may bring you comfort. I'm so, so very sorry. Cindy - Original Message - From: "dana giordano" To: Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466&aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fea
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Aw. Thanks for sharing that. It was really actually comforting to hear. :) * * www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:11 PM, MaiMaiPG wrote: > Why do you think you are imagining it? They do come back when we are ready > and .well, I have long conversations with my loves that have left > this world. And they have made sure I knew it was very real. > > Bless you. > > On Mar 7, 2011, at 7:04 PM, dana giordano wrote: > > Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's >> all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a >> link: >> http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466&aid=19598 He's the white >> and >> gray one on the bottom. >> >> A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit >> his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I >> wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who >> knows >> - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly >> adapting >> and enjoying being healthy in heaven. >> >> >> I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was >> actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, >> although I haven't gotten him back yet. >> >> Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get >> to >> the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two >> hours >> and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up >> between >> the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge >> too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as >> leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was >> awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just >> made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) >> >> He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with >> thick >> healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. >> >> I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many >> of >> you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least >> seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. >> >> Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was >> so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my >> own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a >> minute >> until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be >> that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and >> trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm >> not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. >> >> I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for >> still >> being around tonight. As you know, It matters. >> >> Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many >> people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything >> and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my >> life >> easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( >> >> It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they >> don't see heart. >> >> Thank you for having this list! >> Dana >> >> >> >> >> ** >> >> www.twitter.com/smallspark >> >> * Share something interesting today.* >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wrote: >> >> Dana, >>> >>> I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. >>> >>> Wendy >>> >>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can >>> change the >>> world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret >>> Meade >>> ~~~ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: dana giordano >>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM >>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. >>> >>> HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both >>> F
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Why do you think you are imagining it? They do come back when we are ready and .well, I have long conversations with my loves that have left this world. And they have made sure I knew it was very real. Bless you. On Mar 7, 2011, at 7:04 PM, dana giordano wrote: Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466&aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wrote: Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ____ From: dana giordano To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook page. I don't know if you can see but here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=500028466&aid=19598 He's the white and gray one on the bottom. A nutty thing I'm doing is imagining conversations in my head when I visit his room and he tells me how he's doing. It actually helps. Sometimes I wonder if that's a little too nutty or even if it could be real - who knows - but I don't think I care. I like to imagine him up there calmly adapting and enjoying being healthy in heaven. I'm trying to look at the positives. I think it was fairly quick, I was actually home with him, he died and was cremated in his comfy beloved bed, although I haven't gotten him back yet. Very important for the end, I didn't have to force him into a cage to get to the vet. That would have been bad.. It once took me a nightmarish two hours and it sounded like I was abusing him as he screamed and climbed up between the screen and the window to not be cratedsheesh - the crate was huge too. I finally had to get wooden boards and literally used several as leverage to block and steadily force him in. He was BIG and strong. He was awesome. He was fine btw. Just pissed. Never ever defeated. LOL. That just made me smile. I Love him! He had his moments. :) He didn't suffer from cancer as far as I know. He was finally fat with thick healthy and clean fur. I gave him as many snackies as he wanted. I worried his life would end in the worst possible way, as I'm sure many of you do, so I am sad but extremely grateful I knew him and it was at least seemingly peaceful. I'm afraid to google it yet. I hope it was. Most frightening for me was I did not know Animal CPR and either way I was so scared, I could not hear or feel his pulse over the loud beating of my own heart. I had to get a mirror to check for breath and then wait a minute until I calmed myself enough to feel his pulse. I don't think I want to be that uneducated again. I really felt the responsibility of his life and trust in me. I think I did ok because there wasn't much I could do but I'm not going to risk that again. I hope I don't need it. I hope you all give your kitties a kiss and a hug and a thank you for still being around tonight. As you know, It matters. Best to you all and thank you so much for giving me a place to talk...many people are kind of being like..blippy about this...it didn't mean anything and they are happy, actually that I have one less cat.. Yes it makes my life easier but some people went there SO Fast. :( It's scary how little animals mean to some people. They just see fur, they don't see heart. Thank you for having this list! Dana ** www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM, wendy wrote: > Dana, > > I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. > > Wendy > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can > change the > world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade > ~~~ > > > > > > From: dana giordano > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM > Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. > > HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv > and Fiv positive. > > He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior > seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great > condition > and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after > the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little > breath > showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come > round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely > breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and > then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could > do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) > and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he > was > not alone, and I was trying to help him. > > He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet > and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump > and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, > safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for > two, > last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We > worked > really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked th
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy. Prayers for peace for you. Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dana Condolences on the loss of your Buddy cat. No words can ease your pain, but I am certain he was aware that you were there for him doing all you could. In my experience, cats are incredibly sensitive to who and what is around them. Plus, you had a bond of love that makes your awareness of eachother stronger. May the memories of your time together soothe your pain. ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: "dana giordano" To: Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:59 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
I truly feel for you. They get to you very quickly and to loose them hurts so. I am glad you were home with hm, you got to say good by to him and he could feel your love to the very end. It wll get better with time, but you will always have memories. I have all my fur babies buried on my property close to my house. They are in my flower gardens and in he sprin, I will have beautiful patches of flowers growing on their graves. This way I can visit with them most every day. My prayers for you and yur Buddy. dana giordano wrote: > HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv > and Fiv positive. > > He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior > seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition > and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after > the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath > showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come > round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely > breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and > then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could > do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) > and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was > not alone, and I was trying to help him. > > He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet > and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump > and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, > safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, > last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked > really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the > hardest; he still was willing to trust me. > > I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly > empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence > of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated > (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, > sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone > else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange > place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, > even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't > like leaving him there. :( > > All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank > them for still being around. I know I am! > > Best, > > Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical > Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
I am so very sorry to hear about your empty room - I always feel the same way when one of ours diesit feels so empty, even though there are others...each cat has its own place in our hearts forever, no matter how many one has cared for in a lifetime. Natalie - -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dana giordano Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 1:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. Thank you for condolences. I will really miss him. It's really weird to not have him home. Dana On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Mike Finch wrote: > Dear Dana, > > I'm so sorry for the shock and grief you must be experiencing. I'm so > glad, for both of you, that you were there to care for him when he crashed. > Thank you for loving him and giving him a warm and loving place to live out > his life. > > I will pray that your heart will begin to heal soon. God bless. > > Mike :) > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
He sounds like a really special boy. I love the ex-Tom cats who come inside & become sweeties. Thank you for giving him this chance to know real love :) Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Fri, 3/4/11, dana giordano wrote: From: dana giordano Subject: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, March 4, 2011, 12:59 AM HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
Thank you for condolences. I will really miss him. It's really weird to not have him home. Dana On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Mike Finch wrote: > Dear Dana, > > I'm so sorry for the shock and grief you must be experiencing. I'm so > glad, for both of you, that you were there to care for him when he crashed. > Thank you for loving him and giving him a warm and loving place to live out > his life. > > I will pray that your heart will begin to heal soon. God bless. > > Mike :) > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
He knew you were there. I have absolutely no doubt of that. The ones you work for are the best of the best. I've had the privilege of sharing the lives of several who came in and chose to stay with me. He made that choice. Buddy is not alone. He is surrounded by angels who are watching over him. Blessings to you for caring about him. On Mar 3, 2011, at 11:59 PM, dana giordano wrote: HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.
HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He went completely limp after the seizure and at first I actually thought he was dead. But a little breath showed on the mirror in front of his nose, and then I hoped he would come round in at least some fashionbut it didn't happen, he was barely breathing, I couldn't tell if he was conscious or not the whole time - and then just as we got to the vets, he stopped. There was nothing they could do. I am really grateful I was home (my worst fear was he would be alone) and able to be with him when he passed and I really hope he was aware he was not alone, and I was trying to help him. He was absolutely an awesome friend, such a patient cat, surprisingly sweet and playful for an old, very tough ex-TomCat. He was finally getting plump and really loving scratchies and pets. A total joy for me to see inside, safe and happy. I knew him the last three years - after feeding him for two, last winter is the year I caught him and insisted he stay inside. We worked really hard to get to a very good place and it was worth it. He worked the hardest; he still was willing to trust me. I am really sad. I miss my friend in my house. His room feels incredibly empty and even though he wasn't allowed out of his room, I feel the absence of his physical and spiritual presence everywhere. I am getting him cremated (in his cozy soft bed he loved, if they will allow it) so he will be back, sort of, but this is the first time I have had one of my cats in someone else's care when out of my house. I never leave them alone in a strange place. I know it's weird but it's creeping me out thinking of him alone, even if he is curled in his beloved bed, at the doctors office. I didn't like leaving him there. :( All, if you can, give your kitties a kiss, a hug and a treat today to thank them for still being around. I know I am! Best, Dana and her 6 other furbabies (Callie, Hobbie, Greyling, Fuzzy, Magical Forest Creature and Honeybunny Pouf) . ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] 2 cats in need, austin, tx, one felv+, one buddy
Both in high kill shelter. Have more info, but the original message bounced and this is urgent. Info can be given on request. This shelter DOES accept out of state adopters. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Please help Trooper! http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper "And it is the most divisive incivility to tell true animal lovers they can’t complain about it, that they can’t fight for the animals, that they should sit down and shut up and allow the killing to continue." - Nathan Winograd ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about your Buddy. Forgive me for just now reading this post and sending my condolences. I hope this email finds you well. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:06:22 PM Subject: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
blessings to all of you; sorry i just read this tonight. i think it's wonderful that minstrel has the chance to say goodbye, and that you have the gentle memory of seeing her at peace, to remember her as she was for far more of her life than the weeks near the end. she'll still paw your face and reach out for kisses, maybe not quite so blatantly now. MC On Jan 14, 2008 3:06 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She > is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet > crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her > and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and > started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed > in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see > her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her > pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely > affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her > and gone off upset but at least she knows. > Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx > -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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I'm so sorry, Michelle. tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx
Re: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
Oh Michelle, I am so sorry and so sad. Buddy wanted to stay here. For you. It was just too much for her. Minstrel will grieve her loss, too. May you comfort each other. Thanks for your thoughts about Buddy collecting her angel wings. Beautiful. I have not let me kitties see their friends when they passed. The vet came here on a Sunday to help Teddy cross. Because we wanted a necropsy (to make sure his mystery illness was not contagious), his body left with the vet. Keisha died at the ER. We held her for hours and cried but I didn't think to bring her body back home. In the future I will consider this for my kitties. Laurie - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:06 PM Subject: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx
RE: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
Michelle I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Buddy.Hugs to you Sherry "Rosenfeldt, Diane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm so sorry, Michelle. She's at the Bridge now, free of pain and telling everybody there how very much she was loved. Hugs to you and Minstrel. Diane R. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Re: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
You are so wise to let Minstrel say goodbye. I am so sorry for your sorrow. She, like Bramble, love you and want to comfort you. She will stay near. 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: Rosenfeldt, Diane To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:21 PM Subject: RE: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service I'm so sorry, Michelle. She's at the Bridge now, free of pain and telling everybody there how very much she was loved. Hugs to you and Minstrel. Diane R. -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
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May you find peace, Michelle. Dede --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her > angel wings tonight. She is > on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will > take her to the pet > crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. > Infection overwhelmed her and > wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in > too much pain and started > to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for > her, she collapsed in pain > when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so > it's nice to see her > looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her > anymore. I'll miss her pawing my > face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was > such a lovely affectionate > girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a > look at her and gone off > upset but at least she knows. > Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx > > > > > > > "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God" Mosiah 2:17 Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
RE: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
I'm so sorry, Michelle. She's at the Bridge now, free of pain and telling everybody there how very much she was loved. Hugs to you and Minstrel. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
Please Add Buddy to Candlelight Service
Buddy has gone to rainbow bridge to collect her angel wings tonight. She is on her bed at the moment looking peaceful and I will take her to the pet crematorium tomorrow then bring her ashes home. Infection overwhelmed her and wouldn't respond to antibiotics and she got to be in too much pain and started to give up - the weekend was a really bad one for her, she collapsed in pain when the vet felt her kidneys and stomach today so it's nice to see her looking peaceful now - nothing was helping her anymore. I'll miss her pawing my face and sticking her face out for kisses - she was such a lovely affectionate girl until this got hold of her. Minstrel has had a look at her and gone off upset but at least she knows. Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx
Re: Buddy
Michelle, The going rate for Virbagen Omega (and getting it shipped to the U.S.), was around $1,200 or so last July. If you're referring to pounds sterling, I think the price would be more like £500-600. Remember, that the dollar has drastically fallen in value over the last three to six months, so exchange rates are bad for those of us wanting to import anything from overseas. On top of that, fuel prices are much higher than they were six months ago (we hit $100/barrel oil yesterday). Buddy will be in my prayers. Lance On Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:02:15 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > > Has anyone used interferon omega recently in UK - if so how much does is > cost you per box of 5 vials. Vet quoted me £1500 for a course - one week > on - > one off and one week after and then a week 2 months later. Seems a lot > more than > what I paid last time. I can't afford £1500 and the sanctuary will be > reluctant to pay but this seems her only chance now. > > Buddy is currently hospitalised having fluids today - her temperature > won't > come down she won't respond to the synulox antibiotics so it's seeming to > lead > us to thinking it's viral. Her bloods came back and her liver adn > kidneys > are currently fine but she is slightly anaemic, nothing else showed up. > Vet > had a good feel and feels it is not wet form FIP, and although lymphoma > can't > be ruled out he's never seen symptoms like this happen overnight. > > Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy & Angel Bramble > > > > > -- Lance Linimon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Isabella had high temp (as high was 107), was anemic and had enlarged spleen. She tested positive for feleuk. We use interferon 7 days on and 7 days off. We are in US and it's not expensive at all. We use the human form rather than feline. Laurie - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 11:02 AM Subject: Buddy Has anyone used interferon omega recently in UK - if so how much does is cost you per box of 5 vials. Vet quoted me £1500 for a course - one week on - one off and one week after and then a week 2 months later. Seems a lot more than what I paid last time. I can't afford £1500 and the sanctuary will be reluctant to pay but this seems her only chance now. Buddy is currently hospitalised having fluids today - her temperature won't come down she won't respond to the synulox antibiotics so it's seeming to lead us to thinking it's viral. Her bloods came back and her liver adn kidneys are currently fine but she is slightly anaemic, nothing else showed up. Vet had a good feel and feels it is not wet form FIP, and although lymphoma can't be ruled out he's never seen symptoms like this happen overnight. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy & Angel Bramble
Buddy
Has anyone used interferon omega recently in UK - if so how much does is cost you per box of 5 vials. Vet quoted me £1500 for a course - one week on - one off and one week after and then a week 2 months later. Seems a lot more than what I paid last time. I can't afford £1500 and the sanctuary will be reluctant to pay but this seems her only chance now. Buddy is currently hospitalised having fluids today - her temperature won't come down she won't respond to the synulox antibiotics so it's seeming to lead us to thinking it's viral. Her bloods came back and her liver adn kidneys are currently fine but she is slightly anaemic, nothing else showed up. Vet had a good feel and feels it is not wet form FIP, and although lymphoma can't be ruled out he's never seen symptoms like this happen overnight. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy & Angel Bramble
RE: Buddy
Any update on Buddy yet, Michelle? Kerryx _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 11:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Buddy I have been pushing sanctuary to help fund interferon but they try to hold off it cos of the cost as the omega in UK is expensive. That's why I went to stamp my feet and demand they help cos they tell you to act fast and say they help with vets and then don't allow you to look after the animal properly by with holding drugs. Annoying but I understand the cost issue when they have so many animals to share it around. She does lick her lips sometimes so will mention that tomorrow - probably worth getting her kidney function tested anyway. Need her temperature down fast cos that would put anyone off food. I'll keep trying and update after vets tomorrow xxx Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx _ Effective September 1, 2007, we have changed our name to Mayer Brown LLP. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer Brown LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer Brown LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Buddy
I have been pushing sanctuary to help fund interferon but they try to hold off it cos of the cost as the omega in UK is expensive. That's why I went to stamp my feet and demand they help cos they tell you to act fast and say they help with vets and then don't allow you to look after the animal properly by with holding drugs. Annoying but I understand the cost issue when they have so many animals to share it around. She does lick her lips sometimes so will mention that tomorrow - probably worth getting her kidney function tested anyway. Need her temperature down fast cos that would put anyone off food. I'll keep trying and update after vets tomorrow xxx Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy & Angel Bramble xxx
Re: OT - Good news for Joey's Kitty Buddy
Oh, Yy! We love those kitties--AND those vets! Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Apr 17, 2007, at 7:52 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: She's being adopted - by my vet! He likes her:) and she likes him:) -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
Re: OT - Good news for Joey's Kitty Buddy
That says good things about you too Kelley. He probably wouldn't adopt from someone he didn't trust. --- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was really surprised. He's seen 40 or 50 of my > rescue cats over the > last year or so and never wanted to adopt one > before. I was shocked. > > On 4/17/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That's so cool!!! I bet being a vet's pet is > quite a > > treat! > > > > :) > > Wendy > > > > --- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > She's being adopted - by my vet! He likes her:) > > > and she likes him:) > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. > > > > > > http://www.rescuties.org > > > > > > Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! > > > > > > http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 > > > > > > Please help Joey! > > > > > > http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia > > > > > > > > > > > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful > committed citizens can change the world - indeed it > is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret > Meade ~~~ > > > > > > __ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > > > > -- > Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. > > http://www.rescuties.org > > Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! > > http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 > > Please help Joey! > http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: OT - Good news for Joey's Kitty Buddy
I was really surprised. He's seen 40 or 50 of my rescue cats over the last year or so and never wanted to adopt one before. I was shocked. On 4/17/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That's so cool!!! I bet being a vet's pet is quite a treat! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > She's being adopted - by my vet! He likes her:) > and she likes him:) > > > -- > Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. > > http://www.rescuties.org > > Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! > > http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 > > Please help Joey! > http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
Re: OT - Good news for Joey's Kitty Buddy
That's so cool!!! I bet being a vet's pet is quite a treat! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > She's being adopted - by my vet! He likes her:) > and she likes him:) > > > -- > Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. > > http://www.rescuties.org > > Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! > > http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 > > Please help Joey! > http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
OT - Good news for Joey's Kitty Buddy
She's being adopted - by my vet! He likes her:) and she likes him:) -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
Re: To Gina re. Buddy
Wendy,Yes, it's something you never forget. Healing vibes your way.Ginawendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gina,Your post about Buddy brought that big lump into mythroat. The one you get right before you startcrying. I remember all to well that 'look' that tellsyou that they are ready. My Cricket gave me that samelook the day I got home from work, when he died. Iknew he was telling me he was ready, but I persistedin trying to save him and instead of taking him to bepts, like I had decided earlier, and I had the vetinsert a feeding tube. He died anyway that night, toosick for the feeding tube to have a chance to work. Iwill NEVER FORGET that look that he gave me. It'sburned into my mind, and I don't think I'll evermistake it again. Thanks for sharing and helping mygrieving process a little bit more.:)Wendy__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Please visit my Tigger Tales site! On the fundraising page are my merchant affiliate banners. If anyone uses my links to make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of all final sales. I am going to donate 100% of the proceeds to animal welfare organizations. This is a great way to shop your favorite online pet stores and give something to a worthy cause. Thank you in advance! Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
To Gina re. Buddy
Gina, Your post about Buddy brought that big lump into my throat. The one you get right before you start crying. I remember all to well that 'look' that tells you that they are ready. My Cricket gave me that same look the day I got home from work, when he died. I knew he was telling me he was ready, but I persisted in trying to save him and instead of taking him to be pts, like I had decided earlier, and I had the vet insert a feeding tube. He died anyway that night, too sick for the feeding tube to have a chance to work. I will NEVER FORGET that look that he gave me. It's burned into my mind, and I don't think I'll ever mistake it again. Thanks for sharing and helping my grieving process a little bit more. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Buddy has come to stay
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 left too, and fur, for that matter. Looks like a burn, did you say it was a burn? I forget the story behind it now... Jenn
Re: Buddy has come to stay
Big hugs to Buddy, Becca. I'm s glad he found YOU.
When you get a minute would you mind sending his pix to
my work address--this home PC of mine is too ancient to see pix--I would
love to see Buddy.
(My work is [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Kerry
- Original Message -
From:
Becca
DuBose
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 6:59
PM
Subject: Re: Buddy has come to stay
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 side.http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b298/landlimo/Buddy/Beccawendy
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Becca,Bless
you for taking in Buddy Bear. It sounds like hewas looking for someone
to love him. He got
lucky!:)Wendy
Re: Buddy has come to stay
Wow, that was bad at one time. Looks like he's lucky to have any of his ear left too, and fur, for that matter. Looks like a burn, did you say it was a burn? I forget the story behind it now... Jennhttp://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue:http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND:Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him,Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home!http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.2/314 - Release Date: 4/16/2006
Re: Buddy has come to stay
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 side.http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b298/landlimo/Buddy/Beccawendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Becca,Bless you for taking in Buddy Bear. It sounds like hewas looking for someone to love him. He got lucky!:)Wendy
Re: Buddy has come to stay
Becca, Bless you for taking in Buddy Bear. It sounds like he was looking for someone to love him. He got lucky! :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Buddy has come to stay
Now there's an apt term, scrappy...I took some more pictures of Buddy today and I'll post them when I get a chance. He has an old wound on one side of his face where the skin looks like it was badly abraded or even burned. I think that may have been a healing wound when we first saw him. We're so sad about him being FIV+. Like I mentioned earlier, it's no surprise but no less heartbreaking for being anticipated.Becca[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a Buddy too. He was positive and died in 2003. I miss him. He was a scrappy guy. Michelle -Original Message-From: Becca DuBose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:28:54 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Buddy has come to stay 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 home, if any, might be. He showed up yesterday evening with untreated injuries...again. His last set of scrapes just needed a little Bag Balm. Now he's hurt his leg and the skin has scabbed over, but it's clearly a deeper wound. This time he's in pain and I've had it. NO MORE. If someone decides to start worrying now what's happened to him, too little, too late, too bad. We can't bear the thought of coming home one day to find him seriously injured or dead. He is such a sweet boy. He never let us get near him until his friend TorTor died in 2004. He watched us bury her and he seems to have decided we were OK after seeing how we took care of her until the very end. We used to see him sitting near her grave sometimes.We let him check out the house for a little while then confined him to our Florida room for the night. After posting this he and I are off to have the leg checked and test for FeLV/FIV. TorTor had FIV so I'm trying to prepare myself psychologically. Please send healing thoughts and prayers his way.BeccaOllie, Sierra, Kroger, Angel Paassht, Sonic, Chandra, Corky, Io, Angel TorTor and now sweet Buddy Bear!!
Re: Buddy has come to stay
I had a Buddy too. He was positive and died in 2003. I miss him. He was a scrappy guy. Michelle -Original Message-From: Becca DuBose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:28:54 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Buddy has come to stay 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 home, if any, might be. He showed up yesterday evening with untreated injuries...again. His last set of scrapes just needed a little Bag Balm. Now he's hurt his leg and the skin has scabbed over, but it's clearly a deeper wound. This time he's in pain and I've had it. NO MORE. If someone decides to start worrying now what's happened to him, too little, too late, too bad. We can't bear the thought of coming home one day to find him seriously injured or dead. He is such a sweet boy. He never let us get near him until his friend TorTor died in 2004. He watched us bury her and he seems to have decided we were OK after seeing how we took care of her until the very end. We used to see him sitting near her grave sometimes.We let him check out the house for a little while then confined him to our Florida room for the night. After posting this he and I are off to have the leg checked and test for FeLV/FIV. TorTor had FIV so I'm trying to prepare myself psychologically. Please send healing thoughts and prayers his way.BeccaOllie, Sierra, Kroger, Angel Paassht, Sonic, Chandra, Corky, Io, Angel TorTor and now sweet Buddy Bear!!
RE: Buddy has come to stay
My Romeo is a stray I was feeding for a couple of years. He was always terrified if my hands came near him and yet would always come running to rub up against my legs. I brought him in when we expectign sub-zero temps and a major snow storm. He has turned into the most loving affectionate cat in the brood! I know he was somebody’s throw away cat-he’s FELV+ & I suspect they threw him out when they found out. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Becca DuBose Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Buddy has come to stay 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 more kittens. Around the time TorTor died in July 2004, we realized suddenly that almost all of them were gone. It must have become a hotbed of disease and death over there. That was TorTor's home [sic] and we believe Buddy is a close relative. Buddy was so well behaved at the vet's. He would have preferred not to have his temperature taken, of course, and he didn't see why he should be still long enough to get weighed. He is a big boy...11.5#, mostly muscle! He was so relaxed and compliant for everything else, I just couldn't believe it. I'd been so sure he was going to put up a fight when they drew his blood. Sadly, he did test FIV+, but I knew in my heart that he would. His puncture wounds aren't as bad as I had feared. They've abcessed outward and there's a little drainage, but the tissue looks clean and has good color. He has a mild fever and they put him on clindamycin plus Metacam for pain. We'll have to wait and see how well he recovers from the infection. Now that I've had a better look at the wounds I think the big fight must have happened at least a couple of days ago and he's going through the worst part of the recovery phase right now. We'll neuter him once he gets past this. Then what, I don't know. I took him to a new low cost clinic that's nearer my home and has later hours than our regular doc. I was very pleased and impressed with the clinic and staff, so this will be our new backup clinic. My original plan was to take Buddy back there for his surgery but now I want him to see our regular doc. The more I reflect on our experience with Paassht, the more I trust her to take the approach with positives (of both kinds). Becca catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Becca, Bless you for doing the right thing. I know we all have too many. But sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. My last addition had been injured outside as well. That was the last straw and I brought her in. And I would not worry one little bit about anyone missing her. They won't. t Becca DuBose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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.jpg I don't know where he belongs. We've observed him making rounds but we have no idea where his actual home, if any, might be. He showed up yesterday evening with untreated injuries...again. His last set of scrapes just needed a little Bag Balm. Now he's hurt his leg and the skin has scabbed over, but it's clearly a deeper wound. This time he's in pain and I've had it. NO MORE. If someone decides to start worrying now what's happened to him, too little, too late, too bad. We can't bear the thought of coming home one day to find him seriously injured or dead. He is such a sweet boy. He never let us get near him until his friend TorTor died in 2004. He watched us bury her and he seems to have decided we were OK after seeing how we took care of her until the very end. We used to see him sitting near her grave sometimes. We let him check out the house for a little while then confined him to our Florida room for the night. After posting this he and I are off to have the leg checked and test for FeLV/FIV. TorTor had FIV so I'm trying to prepare myself psychologically. Please send healing thoughts and prayers his way. Becca Ollie, Sierra, Kroger, Angel Paassht, Sonic, Chandra, Corky, Io, Angel TorTor and now sweet Buddy Bear!!
Re: Buddy has come to stay
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 more kittens. Around the time TorTor died in July 2004, we realized suddenly that almost all of them were gone. It must have become a hotbed of disease and death over there. That was TorTor's home [sic] and we believe Buddy is a close relative.Buddy was so well behaved at the vet's. He would have preferred not to have his temperature taken, of course, and he didn't see why he should be still long enough to get weighed. He is a big boy...11.5#, mostly muscle! He was so relaxed and compliant for everything else, I just couldn't believe it. I'd been so sure he was going to put up a fight when they drew his blood. Sadly, he did test FIV+, but I knew in my heart that he would. His puncture wounds aren't as bad as I had feared. They've abcessed outward and there's a little drainage, but the tissue looks clean and has good color. He has a mild fever and they put him on clindamycin plus Metacam for pain. We'll have to wait and see how well he recovers from the infection. Now that I've had a better look at the wounds I think the big fight must have happened at least a couple of days ago and he's going through the worst part of the recovery phase right now. We'll neuter him once he gets past this. Then what, I don't know.I took him to a new low cost clinic that's nearer my home and has later hours than our regular doc. I was very pleased and impressed with the clinic and staff, so this will be our new backup clinic. My original plan was to take Buddy back there for his surgery but now I want him to see our regular doc. The more I reflect on our experience with Paassht, the more I trust her to take the approach with positives (of both kinds).Beccacatatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Becca, Bless you for doing the right thing. I know we all have too many. But sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. My last addition had been injured outside as well. That was the last straw and I brought her in. And I would not worry one little bit about anyone missing her. They won't. tBecca DuBose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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 home, if any, might be. He showed up yesterday evening with untreated injuries...again. His last set of scrapes just needed a little Bag Balm. Now he's hurt his leg and the skin has scabbed over, but it's clearly a deeper wound. This time he's in pain and I've had it. NO MORE. If someone decides to start worrying now what's happened to him, too little, too late, too bad. We can't bear the thought of coming home one day to find him seriously injured or dead. He is such a sweet boy. He never let us get near him until his friend TorTor died in 2004. He watched us bury her and he seems to have decided we were OK after seeing how we took care of her until the very end. We used to see him sitting near her grave sometimes.We let him check out the house for a little while then confined him to our Florida room for the night. After posting this he and I are off to have the leg checked and test for FeLV/FIV. TorTor had FIV so I'm trying to prepare myself psychologically. Please send healing thoughts and prayers his way.BeccaOllie, Sierra, Kroger, Angel Paassht, Sonic, Chandra, Corky, Io, Angel TorTor and now sweet Buddy Bear!!
Re: Buddy has come to stay
Becca, Bless you for doing the right thing. I know we all have too many. But sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. My last addition had been injured outside as well. That was the last straw and I brought her in. And I would not worry one little bit about anyone missing her. They won't. tBecca DuBose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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 home, if any, might be. He showed up yesterday evening with untreated injuries...again. His last set of scrapes just needed a little Bag Balm. Now he's hurt his leg and the skin has scabbed over, but it's clearly a deeper wound. This time he's in pain and I've had it. NO MORE. If someone decides to start worrying now what's happened to him, too little, too late, too bad. We can't bear the thought of coming home one day to find him seriously injured or dead. He is such a sweet boy. He never let us get near him until his friend TorTor died in 2004. He watched us bury her and he seems to have decided we were OK after seeing how we took care of her until the very end. We used to see him sitting near her grave sometimes.We let him check out the house for a little while then confined him to our Florida room for the night. After posting this he and I are off to have the leg checked and test for FeLV/FIV. TorTor had FIV so I'm trying to prepare myself psychologically. Please send healing thoughts and prayers his way.BeccaOllie, Sierra, Kroger, Angel Paassht, Sonic, Chandra, Corky, Io, Angel TorTor and now sweet Buddy Bear!!
Buddy has come to stay
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 home, if any, might be. He showed up yesterday evening with untreated injuries...again. His last set of scrapes just needed a little Bag Balm. Now he's hurt his leg and the skin has scabbed over, but it's clearly a deeper wound. This time he's in pain and I've had it. NO MORE. If someone decides to start worrying now what's happened to him, too little, too late, too bad. We can't bear the thought of coming home one day to find him seriously injured or dead. He is such a sweet boy. He never let us get near him until his friend TorTor died in 2004. He watched us bury her and he seems to have decided we were OK after seeing how we took care of her until the very end. We used to see him sitting near her grave sometimes.We let him check out the house for a little while then confined him to our Florida room for the night. After posting this he and I are off to have the leg checked and test for FeLV/FIV. TorTor had FIV so I'm trying to prepare myself psychologically. Please send healing thoughts and prayers his way.BeccaOllie, Sierra, Kroger, Angel Paassht, Sonic, Chandra, Corky, Io, Angel TorTor and now sweet Buddy Bear!!
Re: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+
Oh how scary! Pancreatitis is so dangerous. I'm hoping your vet is wrong and that's not it, but if it is, you caught it sooner than most would because you know your Buster so well! Good, good for you!! Prayers coming to you and Buster. Thanks for mentioning the Adequan. It's a good sign that your vet is going with that instead of one of the steroid derivatives like Rymadel. I did a quick Google search and don't see any side effects listed for Adequan. I can't help you with "liver" diets. Please let us know what you find out. Continued prayers and healing thoughts for Buster and you, Nina Kerry Roach wrote: Thank you all for your prayers for Buster...I had to go out of town for the day so I left him with the vet over night...So here is all I know at this point when she called me last night... His PCV was 21..not so good. Liver enzymes were elevated and white count was low. Kidney functions were good and so was the thyroid panel..all normal...so that is a relief since he is almost 14.. She seems to think that it could be pancreatitis...I think he is coming home with baytril and pred for now along with some other supplements that I need to add..Also a change in diet, I bet... He is losing his hearing, too..He did seem to enjoy the ride today unlike my others...He hasn't even really acted sick, just didn't look right to me... She did say she was going to give him adequan for his hip problem to see if that would help it some...He may have jumped down and hurt that some way..It might not have anything to do with all this other... Any suggestions on a good liver diet would be appreciated..I don't have any experience with this problem at all.. I will post his test results later today when I get them.. Head butts to all, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars.
Re: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+
Thank you all for your prayers for Buster...I had to go out of town for the day so I left him with the vet over night...So here is all I know at this point when she called me last night... His PCV was 21..not so good. Liver enzymes were elevated and white count was low. Kidney functions were good and so was the thyroid panel..all normal...so that is a relief since he is almost 14.. She seems to think that it could be pancreatitis...I think he is coming home with baytril and pred for now along with some other supplements that I need to add..Also a change in diet, I bet... He is losing his hearing, too..He did seem to enjoy the ride today unlike my others...He hasn't even really acted sick, just didn't look right to me... She did say she was going to give him adequan for his hip problem to see if that would help it some...He may have jumped down and hurt that some way..It might not have anything to do with all this other... Any suggestions on a good liver diet would be appreciated..I don't have any experience with this problem at all.. I will post his test results later today when I get them.. Head butts to all, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars.
Re: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+
The vaccine is a yearly shot (does not stay in the system as long as the rabies or distemper shots do, which last at least 3 years), and it is also not a shot that is 100% effective (I think it is like 80% or so effective)... I hope Buster is ok, and am rooting for him. The fact that he is eating well is a good sign. All of mine who I have lost have slowed down on eating as a first sign of illness. Michelle In a message dated 2/9/2006 12:11:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ...I don't know how he got the Felv because he was vaccinated yrs ago before Bandy came to us..He also has always lived in the house since about the age of 2..
RE: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+
Hey Chris, I don't think I'd worry about the extra weight either. It drops so quickly if/when they do get sick. Your situation is why I just don't worry about testing that much anymore. If you're taking in strays/rescues/shelter animals, etc You never really know if that test means anything or not. tonyaChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I know it must be scary, but at 14 it might just be some of those aches and pains that we all feel I would think that the fact he is eating and drinking well is a positive sign. Might be thyroid (since weve been talking about that!) As for how he got FELVwell, my Tucson tested neg at about 6-8 weeks and 5 years later tested pos. Never been outside since I got her; never lived with FELV cat; my other 3 (including 2 who came after her as kittens) all test neg. The two vets I went to both told me she likely had it since birth (she was born to a stray outside). Periodically, she looks a little peaked but still manages to stay around 18 lbstrying to get her to lose some weight but its tough! All but eliminated dry foood but when all you do is eat and sleep .. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry RoachSent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 12:11 AMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+ Hi everyone,Bandy's other buddy--- Buster was diag. with Felv last summer when I had them all checked...I have had him since birth and he will be 14 on March 30.He hasn't shown any symptoms at all. This last week he seems to be having some problems with his back legs...and just not acting up to par...So I am taking him for blood work on Thurs...I am worried that it could be lymphoma, kidneys or anemia...He has lost a little weight lately, too...He still eats good and drinks good...No other signs except I am concerned because he doesn't have the bright pink nose or gums that he should...I also have him on the supplements along with Bandy...I don't know how he got the Felv because he was vaccinated yrs ago before Bandy came to us..He also has always lived in the house since about the age of 2..Anyway, just wanted you to know..and we will let you know how things turn out on Thurs...Keep Buster in your prayers that his blood work is good..Head butts to all,Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil RascalBrings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
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Kerry, Good luck with Buster's bloodwork. Hopefully it's something easily treated. tKerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi everyone, Bandy's other buddy--- Buster was diag. with Felv last summer when I had them all checked...I have had him since birth and he will be 14 on March 30. He hasn't shown any symptoms at all. This last week he seems to be having some problems with his back legs...and just not acting up to par...So I am taking him for blood work on Thurs...I am worried that it could be lymphoma, kidneys or anemia... He has lost a little weight lately, too...He still eats good and drinks good...No other signs except I am concerned because he doesn't have the bright pink nose or gums that he should...I also have him on the supplements along with Bandy...I don't know how he got the Felv because he was vaccinated yrs ago before Bandy came to us..He also has always lived in the house since about the age of 2.. Anyway, just wanted you to know..and we will let you know how things turn out on Thurs...Keep Buster in your prayers that his blood work is good.. Head butts to all, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
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Kerry, Bandy is in my thought and prayers keep us posted. Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 4:37 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+ Kerry I have added Buster to my list of many prayers. Sherry Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone, Bandy's other buddy--- Buster was diag. with Felv last summer when I had them all checked...I have had him since birth and he will be 14 on March 30. He hasn't shown any symptoms at all. This last week he seems to be having some problems with his back legs...and just not acting up to par...So I am taking him for blood work on Thurs...I am worried that it could be lymphoma, kidneys or anemia... He has lost a little weight lately, too...He still eats good and drinks good...No other signs except I am concerned because he doesn't have the bright pink nose or gums that he should...I also have him on the supplements along with Bandy...I don't know how he got the Felv because he was vaccinated yrs ago before Bandy came to us..He also has always lived in the house since about the age of 2.. Anyway, just wanted you to know..and we will let you know how things turn out on Thurs...Keep Buster in your prayers that his blood work is good.. Head butts to all, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
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Kerry, Adding Buster to my prayer list. Keep us posted after you guys visit the vet. I hope it's good news. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+
Kerry I have added Buster to my list of many prayers. SherryKerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi everyone, Bandy's other buddy--- Buster was diag. with Felv last summer when I had them all checked...I have had him since birth and he will be 14 on March 30. He hasn't shown any symptoms at all. This last week he seems to be having some problems with his back legs...and just not acting up to par...So I am taking him for blood work on Thurs...I am worried that it could be lymphoma, kidneys or anemia... He has lost a little weight lately, too...He still eats good and drinks good...No other signs except I am concerned because he doesn't have the bright pink nose or gums that he should...I also have him on the supplements along with Bandy...I don't know how he got the Felv because he was vaccinated yrs ago before Bandy came to us..He also has always lived in the house since about the age of 2.. Anyway, just wanted you to know..and we will let you know how things turn out on Thurs...Keep Buster in your prayers that his blood work is good.. Head butts to all, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
RE: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+
I know it must be scary, but at 14 it might just be some of those aches and pains that we all feel… I would think that the fact he is eating and drinking well is a positive sign. Might be thyroid (since we’ve been talking about that!) As for how he got FELV—well, my Tucson tested neg at about 6-8 weeks and 5 years later tested pos. Never been outside since I got her; never lived with FELV cat; my other 3 (including 2 who came after her as kittens) all test neg. The two vets I went to both told me she likely had it since birth (she was born to a stray outside). Periodically, she looks a little peaked but still manages to stay around 18 lbs—trying to get her to lose some weight but its tough! All but eliminated dry foood but when all you do is eat and sleep….. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry Roach Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 12:11 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+ Hi everyone, Bandy's other buddy--- Buster was diag. with Felv last summer when I had them all checked...I have had him since birth and he will be 14 on March 30. He hasn't shown any symptoms at all. This last week he seems to be having some problems with his back legs...and just not acting up to par...So I am taking him for blood work on Thurs...I am worried that it could be lymphoma, kidneys or anemia... He has lost a little weight lately, too...He still eats good and drinks good...No other signs except I am concerned because he doesn't have the bright pink nose or gums that he should...I also have him on the supplements along with Bandy...I don't know how he got the Felv because he was vaccinated yrs ago before Bandy came to us..He also has always lived in the house since about the age of 2.. Anyway, just wanted you to know..and we will let you know how things turn out on Thurs...Keep Buster in your prayers that his blood work is good.. Head butts to all, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
Bandy's other buddy - Buster Felv+
Hi everyone, Bandy's other buddy--- Buster was diag. with Felv last summer when I had them all checked...I have had him since birth and he will be 14 on March 30. He hasn't shown any symptoms at all. This last week he seems to be having some problems with his back legs...and just not acting up to par...So I am taking him for blood work on Thurs...I am worried that it could be lymphoma, kidneys or anemia... He has lost a little weight lately, too...He still eats good and drinks good...No other signs except I am concerned because he doesn't have the bright pink nose or gums that he should...I also have him on the supplements along with Bandy...I don't know how he got the Felv because he was vaccinated yrs ago before Bandy came to us..He also has always lived in the house since about the age of 2.. Anyway, just wanted you to know..and we will let you know how things turn out on Thurs...Keep Buster in your prayers that his blood work is good.. Head butts to all, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 14-Buddy!
Way to go Buddy- I am so glad the tests are negative! Yes!
Buddy and Bramble
I went to the vet - I had fun trying to catch Buddy to get her in the cat carrier. She tried to jump off the vet consult table twice - I had to catch her in mid air. We are waiting to see if she will be able to fight off the virus over the weekend - if she does we will leave her for now - if not then we will swab test for calcivirus and get her on interferon omega if it is calici - it probably is as Bramble just got rid of it and I pray he doesn't get it back. I told the vet about Brambles seizures and she said if they are just staying as mild as they are then we will leave him alone and let it happen as treating them will do more harm that good at the moment - he is still on antibiotics and ringworm treatments and his skin is improving. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel & Buddy
Sweet Flavia, Minstrel & Buddy and interferon
Flavia I think I had the same reaction as Hiyedo - Ooh Nooo - this was so unexpected by my - I'm so sorry Kerry to hear of Flavia passing over to Rainbow Bridge. Thankfully you were there to comfort her - it means so much to be with them at the time of passing I feel - and I would imagine to our furkids too. No-one could have tried harder for her and I'm sure she knew that. I pray her soul stays safe. Minstrel & Buddy They are doing good thanks Nina - they don't appear to have any signs of ring worm so I'm praying they stay that way as they would not conform to me getting hold of them let alone treatment. Bramble is a love - he just sits patiently whilst I plaster his face in iodine. Bramble has some sight but not ful sight - he can track my finger sometimes - especially when there is chicken involved - in fact I'm gonna go and feed his chicken to him with his medication stuffed inside right now. Interferon Sally things have progressed a little since those mails - thankfully. Bramble has had Virbagen Omega - I was looking at purchasing the Interferon Alpha online due to how cheap it appears to be to give to my two non-symptomatic cats as a preventative measure. If they show signs of symptoms then they are getting Virbagen Omega too. It cost about £36 per vial - with about 10 vials needed for the course followed by one whenever needed. Due to them being rescue the animal sanctuary pay the vet bills and I contribute whenever I can - so I want to keep the cost down for them too. Michelle,Bramble, Minstrel & Buddy
