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Tad and Marie, I am so sorry to read about your loss of Callie. I don't know which is worse, to know they're sick and go through the decisions about what is best to do in trying to treat, or have something like this that happens so fast. Either way, it's so hard to lose them. I really admire you for taking in all the felv cats as you have. I especially admire you for stepping up to the plate with the AW cats. You are certainly a Saint in my book. Bless you both and all of your furbabies as you deal with your loss. tonyaTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of mewanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found herthis morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked herup I knew that something was terrible wrong with her...The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vetsaid that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspectedinternal bleeding probably in the liver...When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely holdher head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day andhaving sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her aliveshe was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain anddidn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on aheadto the Rainbow BridgeCallie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hardto medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she wouldonly let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go...We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us andMarie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Calliedefinitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close toany of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around...She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meowand she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in...A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and ifI would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and waitRight now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I amon the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she hadso much personality...She had some hard times during her life butshe was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she couldhave stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soonI will miss her for a long time...That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been atotally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for severalbacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced aroundthe way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr andsnuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ andFred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected whenI take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have hadFred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJand they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They arestill hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to beTad and Marie
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Oh Tad, I'm so very sorry about Callie. I know it's hard to see the blessings when you're in so much pain, but it is a blessing that she was strong and well up until her last days. That's the way I would choose to go, if I were given a choice. She sounds like such a special girl, and you were her special human! It's so hard to let go. It never gets easier. I don't know how you do it Tad, you have such an enormous heart. Every cat that finds sanctuary in your loving home is so very fortunate. I so admire you and Marie for all you do. No one knows better than you the heartache and joy involved in so generously loving and caring for these "forgotten" angels. There's so much I admire about you. I love the way you except every cat as an individual, never pressuring them to conform to some imagined standard of how they "should" be, or how you expect them to interact. Prayers and sympathy to you, Marie and your household in your grief. May the joyous memories soon overshadow your tears, Much love, Nina Tad Burnett wrote: She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of me wanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found her this morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked her up I knew that something was terrible wrong with her... The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vet said that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspected internal bleeding probably in the liver... When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely hold her head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day and having sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her alive she was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain and didn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on ahead to the Rainbow Bridge Callie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hard to medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she would only let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go... We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us and Marie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Callie definitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close to any of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around... She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meow and she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in... A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and if I would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and wait Right now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I am on the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she had so much personality...She had some hard times during her life but she was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she could have stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soon I will miss her for a long time... That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been a totally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for several bacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced around the way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr and snuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ and Fred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected when I take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have had Fred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJ and they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They are still hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to be Tad and Marie
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Gee Tad, I'm so sorry. Hugs to you and Marie. Goodnight, sweet Callie... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec & Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:27 PM Subject: Callie...Its sad news She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of mewanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found herthis morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked herup I knew that something was terrible wrong with her... The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vetsaid that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspectedinternal bleeding probably in the liver... When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely holdher head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day andhaving sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her aliveshe was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain anddidn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on aheadto the Rainbow Bridge Callie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hardto medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she wouldonly let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go...We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us andMarie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Calliedefinitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close toany of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around...She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meowand she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in...A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and ifI would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and wait Right now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I amon the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she hadso much personality...She had some hard times during her life butshe was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she couldhave stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soon I will miss her for a long time...That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been atotally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for severalbacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced aroundthe way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr andsnuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ andFred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected whenI take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have hadFred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJand they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They arestill hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to be Tad and Marie
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Tad, I just read your messages about Callie. I am so sorry that you lost her. It was so abrupt, too. You did the strong and right thing by helping her over the bridge when she was in pain that wouldn't be going away. It's so hard. Especially when they are your close companions and such a part of your everyday routine. It breaks my heart that you lost her. You and Marie are in my prayers- Wendy __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
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Tad and Marie: My sincerest condolences to you both upon the loss of your furchild, Callie. I have been caring for these special creatures for over 40 years and each loss is as heartbreaking and painful as my first loss. The time we have to share with them is way too short, but were it not for you and Marie, Callie and the other AW kitties, would not have known what it is like to share a loving home. Bless you for opening your home and hearts to these special babies and bless you for giving Callie the final gift of love - a dignified and loving passage to a better world. While Callie's earthly body is gone, her spirit will always be intertwined with yours. Run with the wind Angel Callie. /mari and the Mooseheart Mumpkees... On 12/6/05, Tad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of mewanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found her this morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked herup I knew that something was terrible wrong with her...-- /mari (SpiritCat)Until there are none, adopt one.SpiritCat and the Mooseheart Mumpkees of southeastern Texas[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Tad and Marie, I am so sorry for your sad loss of Callie. What a sweet little calico - how wonderful that she had a good life with you, a real blessing. Gloria
RE: Callie...Its sad news
Tad and Marie, I am so sorry for your loss. Callie, got to live a loving life, though, much too short. I wanted to thank you both again, for taking in those with FELV and allowing again and again your heart to be broken. Joan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tad Burnett Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:27 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Callie...Its sad news She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of me wanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found her this morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked her up I knew that something was terrible wrong with her... The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vet said that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspected internal bleeding probably in the liver... When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely hold her head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day and having sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her alive she was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain and didn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on ahead to the Rainbow Bridge Callie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hard to medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she would only let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go... We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us and Marie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Callie definitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close to any of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around... She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meow and she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in... A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and if I would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and wait Right now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I am on the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she had so much personality...She had some hard times during her life but she was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she could have stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soon I will miss her for a long time... That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been a totally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for several bacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced around the way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr and snuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ and Fred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected when I take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have had Fred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJ and they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They are still hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to be Tad and Marie
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Tad and Marie, My thoughts go out to you during this difficult time... Callie was very lucky to have you and although her time was short, she was comfotable and loved, and I'm sure she knew that you saved her. Calicos are special cats and I'm sure she will always have a special place in your hearts... Marissa On 12/6/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My sympathies go out to you Tad. She had so much love while in your care, and it wasa blessing for her to not have to die at AW with no one there. I'm sure she appreciated everything you did for her.Jennhttp://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlAdopt a cat from UCAT rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlAdopt a FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/AWrescue/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.html~~~I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who mustlive on a liquid diet for the rest of his life. Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until sheearns a free can of formula!PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil!If you use KMR, even just one can, please email me for the NEW address to send them to!~Does your cat have chronic diarrhea that does not respond to treatment, or has yourcat been loosely diagnosed as IBD?Have you tested for Tritrichomonosis? The test is new, the new drug makes it curable. Ask me today how you can test for Trich!--No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/192 - Release Date: 12/5/2005
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My sympathies go out to you Tad. She had so much love while in your care, and it was a blessing for her to not have to die at AW with no one there. I'm sure she appreciated everything you did for her. Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from UCAT rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/AWrescue/FIV/ Adopt a FELV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.html ~~~ I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life. Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula! PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil! If you use KMR, even just one can, please email me for the NEW address to send them to! ~ Does your cat have chronic diarrhea that does not respond to treatment, or has your cat been loosely diagnosed as IBD? Have you tested for Tritrichomonosis? The test is new, the new drug makes it curable. Ask me today how you can test for Trich! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/192 - Release Date: 12/5/2005
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Dear Tad, I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news, it's all happened so quickly--you must be in such shock. Callie and you clearly shared a special bond and you are surely right in saying you'll miss her for a long time. I'm glad she was happy and loved and that she knew she could trust you to be there for her when she needed you most. May the good, swet memories of your time together bring you comfort. love and hugs Kerry - Original Message - From: "Tad Burnett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 8:27 PM Subject: Callie...Its sad news > She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of me > wanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found her > this morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked her > up I knew that something was terrible wrong with her... > > The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vet > said that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspected > internal bleeding probably in the liver... > > When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely hold > her head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day and > having sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her alive > she was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain and > didn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on ahead > to the Rainbow Bridge > > Callie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hard > to medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she would > only let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go... > We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us and > Marie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Callie > definitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close to > any of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around... > She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meow > and she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in... > A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and if > I would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and wait > > Right now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I am > on the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she had > so much personality...She had some hard times during her life but > she was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she could > have stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soon > I will miss her for a long time... > > That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been a > totally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for several > bacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced around > the way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr and > snuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ and > Fred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected when > I take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have had > Fred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJ > and they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They are > still hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to be > > Tad and Marie > > >
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I'm so sorry Tad and Marie it's heartbreaking when that's the only loving option left. GLOW to light her way and ease your hearts Our thoughts and tears are with you. <>>>Tad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of mewanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found herthis morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked herup I knew that something was terrible wrong with her... The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vetsaid that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspectedinternal bleeding probably in the liver... When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely holdher head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day andhaving sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her aliveshe was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain anddidn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on aheadto the Rainbow Bridge Callie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hardto medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she wouldonly let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go...We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us andMarie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Calliedefinitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close toany of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around...She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meowand she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in...A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and ifI would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and wait Right now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I amon the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she hadso much personality...She had some hard times during her life butshe was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she couldhave stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soon I will miss her for a long time...That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been atotally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for severalbacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced aroundthe way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr andsnuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ andFred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected whenI take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have hadFred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJand they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They arestill hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to be Tad and MarieBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less
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I am so sorry for your loss,I feel your sadness,I am still mourning my Maizee.Just know that you loved her and that she knew that you did.Hugs SherryTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of mewanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found herthis morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked herup I knew that something was terrible wrong with her...The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vetsaid that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspectedinternal bleeding probably in the liver...When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely holdher head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day andhaving sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her aliveshe was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain anddidn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on aheadto the Rainbow BridgeCallie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hardto medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she wouldonly let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go...We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us andMarie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Calliedefinitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close toany of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around...She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meowand she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in...A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and ifI would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and waitRight now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I amon the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she hadso much personality...She had some hard times during her life butshe was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she couldhave stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soonI will miss her for a long time...That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been atotally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for severalbacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced aroundthe way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr andsnuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ andFred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected whenI take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have hadFred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJand they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They arestill hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to beTad and Marie Yahoo! Personals Skip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free
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Tad, I am so sorry for what you and Callie have gone through. Her personality sounded so much like my dilute calico Nina. She was so lucky to have been loved so much, understood, and cared for by you and Marie. I believe she is still with you and loves you very much. tell her everyday how much you love her. bonnie in wi www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2005 8:27 pm Subject: Callie...Its sad news To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of me > wanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found her > this morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked her > up I knew that something was terrible wrong with her... > > The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vet > said that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspected > internal bleeding probably in the liver... > > When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely hold > her head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day and > having sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her alive > she was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain and > didn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on ahead > to the Rainbow Bridge > > Callie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hard > to medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she would > only let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let > her go... > We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us and > Marie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Callie > definitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close to > any of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was > around...She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and > meow and meow > and she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in... > A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and if > I would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and wait > > Right now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I am > on the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she had > so much personality...She had some hard times during her life but > she was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she could > have stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soon > I will miss her for a long time... > > That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been a > totally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for several > bacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced around > the way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr and > snuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both > OJ and > Fred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected when > I take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I > have had > Fred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJ > and they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They are > still hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to be > > Tad and Marie > > > >
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i just saw her photos on the other list, tad and marie--what a beautiful girl she is! thank you SO SO much for taking in all these special ones--what an incredible gift of love you've given them all. she was warm and loved and fed and cared for--that's what matters, whether it's for a day or for years fly sweetly, dear one. -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Tad & Marie~ I am so saddened by your news, I know your hearts are breaking. What a lucky little girl she was to be your "special one". Letting go is the hardest thing With sympathy, Patti
Callie...Its sad news
She was so strong and well just yesterday morning that part of me wanted to believe that she would bounce back but when I found her this morning on the floor and she did a terrible cry when I picked her up I knew that something was terrible wrong with her... The blood test showed kidney function had stopped and the vet said that she had so little blood in her vains that he suspected internal bleeding probably in the liver... When I brought her to the vet this morning she could barely hold her head up for a short time and after being at the vets all day and having sub Q liquid all day which is probably what kept her alive she was even weeker...The vet felt she was probably in pain and didn't think anything would bring her back so we sent her on ahead to the Rainbow Bridge Callie was a feisty little calico...She was reported at AW to be hard to medicate and when she arrived here we learned that she would only let you touch her for a few seconds and then you better let her go... We learned where the limits were and soon she began to trust us and Marie did better with some of the other AW cats than I but Callie definitely chose meNow that I think of it she was never close to any of the other cats but she was always with me whenever I was around... She new when I was putting on clothes to go outside and meow and meow and she would be waiting at the door for me when I came back in... A few time that she did sneak out with me she let me catch her and if I would tell her NO as I when out she would sit there and wait Right now she would be sleeping on top of the monitor while I am on the computerShe was such a good friend to me and she had so much personality...She had some hard times during her life but she was happy and loved here at the end...I only wish she could have stayed longerI can't believe she is gone so soon I will miss her for a long time... That leaves 4 of the original 6 from AWOJ has never been a totally healthy kitty...He has had to stay on antibiotics for several bacterial types of infections and he has never played and raced around the way some of the others do but he has always been a big purr and snuggle bunAnd antibiotics is easy to keep them going...Both OJ and Fred who is my first FeLV+ kitty who gums seem to get infected when I take him off antibiotics...He only has a few teeth left now...I have had Fred well over 2 years...I have had several worries over Fred and OJ and they are both special buddies so I can't complain ... They are still hereI guess this is just the way it was meant to be Tad and Marie
