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I'm so sorry Marlene. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Digby... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Marlene Chornie To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:28 PM Subject: Digby has passed ... Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." Marlene
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I'm so sorry. Please know we are here for you. Mia and kittiesMarlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." Marlene Mia Nicer Phone: (646) 226-3277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Marlene, I am so sorry it was Digby's time. What wonderful compassionate vets you have, definitely keepers:) How peaceful for Digby to be able to pass in his favorite place, surrounded by his loving family, feeling safe and confident. Our thoughts and tears are with you. HUGSMarlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." MarleneBarb+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 Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site!
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Title: Message Dear Marlene I'm so sorry to hear you've lost your dear little Digby, after the hard struggle you and he have gone through. I'm amazed and impressed by the vet who came because she wanted to be with you all. Vets really do come in all "shapes and sizes." I had also never thought about the autopsy possibilities. (My two that I lost, Caramel and Levi, were also cremated separately and returned to me.) Digby's legacy is a wonderful one. This is such a sad time for you and your husband, and Pekoe. Please know I'm thinking of you all. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlene ChornieSent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:28 AMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Digby has passed Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." MarleneThis email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and 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. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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Marleen My heart goes out to you at this time. I know that Digby will be missed and will live in your hearts forever. Again I am truly sorry for your loss of sweet Digby. Carla From: Marlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date sent: Thu, 26 May 2005 12:28:24 -0400 Subject:Digby has passed Send reply to: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our decision. We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various safe places sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter box he immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his sign to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby Casper cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ... Marlene
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Marlene, I'm so sorry to hear about Digby. I'm glad he was able to pass with you near, in his favorite spot. What a wonderful idea you had about allowing his body to be examined! I wish I had had the presence of mind to do that when Quintapus passed-it never occured to me, but I will remember for the future. You're wonderful. In your love and care of Digby and in your selfless act for others. God bless you both, and Pekoe too! TMarlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." Marlene Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site!
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Title: Message Marlene, I am so sorry about Digby. That he passed so gently,in his favorite spot surrounded by people who loved him, is indeed a blessing. Take care and again, please accept my sympathies, Joan -Original Message-From: Marlene Chornie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:28 PMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Digby has passed Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." Marlene
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I am so sorry for your loss, and glad thatDigby did not suffer. It was a nice thing for your vet to come to the house. I had a CRF kitty that died in pain 4 years ago that and it was so heart breaking to see. I hope i never have to go through that again. How old was Digby? Barbara BaassMarlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." Marlene Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site!
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I am sorry for your loss Marlene, Digby is I am sure better now, my thoughts and prayers are with you. CherieMarlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." MarleneHave a purrfect day Cherie
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I'm so very sorry for your loss Marlene. I only wish that my cats could have gone in such a wonderfully peaceful way. None of my local vets will do house calls, your vet sounds like a great person. It sounds like you did the absolute best you could for Digby, and you should be proud of that. Peace be with you during this time of grief. In Sympathy, Jenn No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005
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Sorry to hear of Digby's passing From: Marlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Digby has passed Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 12:28:24 -0400 Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our decision. We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various safe places sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter box he immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his sign to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby Casper cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ... Marlene
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Marlene, I'm so sorry to hear about your "Digby" but at least he was with his loved ones.His spirit will live on with you and in your heart. I didn't have the option when Taz was let go...he was in surgery having a tumor removed from his skull and left Eye. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourselves Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttp://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescueClick Here to Join K9 and Puddy Xpress Yahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K9andPuddyXpress/joinhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.orecatay.com/http://www.awca.net/index.htmhttp://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/http://www.meezer.com/http://thesiamesestore.com/http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.htmlhttp://ca.siameserescue.org/Southern CA. Siamese Rescuehttp://cs.siameserescue.org/Northern CA. Siamese Rescuehttp://cn.siameserescue.org/http://co.siameserescue.org/http://va.siameserescue.org/
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I am so sorry and angry that another beautiful fur child has succumbed to this crappy unfair virus. I wish you peace and comfort in your memories of Digby. regards Barbara
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I am very sorry about Digby... Hopefully and hopefully, the new century will give us the treatment for cancer !!! Stan
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Marlene, I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like it was very peaceful though, for all of you.That helps a lot, but I know you'll miss Digby. It sounds like you have wonderful vets. Take care, tonyaMarlene Chornie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I tell you that Digby crossed over on Tues. evening (Mar. 24th). I had taken him to the vet clinic that morning, to obtain some repeat blood work to check his numbers from the previous week. Our intent was to then take him the next morning to see his regular vet for a follow-up assessment and results from the blood tests, and then more than likely make our "decision". We had been syringe feeding him this past weekend, since Sat. evening when he just couldn't/wouldn't take anything we had been hand feeding him. Thankfully, this kept his strength and weight up. In between feedings, he was comfortable in his various "safe places" sleeping. Late Tues. afternoon, after he used the litter boxhe immediately became winded - laid down on the floor, panting and softly moaning when he exhaled. I knew that was his "sign" to me. I called my husband to come home from work and when he arrived we called the vet clinic. They had run their own PCV (Hematocrit), and it was down to 10% (N = 24 - 45%). Two of the vets came to the house after we had some time to spend with Digby. One of the vets had requested to come with the other one, as she had come here last summer to help our CRF baby "Casper" cross, and said she wanted to be with us this time as well. We were very touched by her compassion and concern for us. Digby passed very peacefully in his favourite spot - in our bay window on a pillow looking outside at the birds. He gently laid his head down and closed his eyes. We were so relieved at the peacefulness and tranquility of it. That morning, I had discussed our wishes with the vet clinic. Digby will be separately cremated and his ashes returned to us in an urn. We made it known to them that if they wished to autopsy him for tissue samples, etc. to gain perhaps some more insight into Feline Leukemia, that was O.K. with us. Our thought is that perhaps Digby's passing can serve some greater good for others suffering with this. They felt that the Animal Health Lab at the Veterinary College in our province would be interested in samples, to add the information to their database. This lab is the one that had done most of Digby's blood tests. I will continue to read the posts on this forum, as our other furbaby Pekoe is also FelV+. He's doing fine healthwise - as far as we know. I believe he realizes that Digby isn't here anymore, but I know he'll be fine. Many thanks to all of you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I would like to share a phrase with you that I came across just yesterday. I find it very consoling at this time - "A gentle sleep is sometimes the kindest answer to the most impossible question of all ..." Marlene
