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I feel the need to reply..... (Late as usual...)
This group is the most wonderful group I have EVER belonged to. So many
wonderful members - I have made many friends......
I joined when i HAD MY Ethan, the rest is history.... When I "lost" him. I
continued 'cause Felv cats are SO misunderstood, a shame. and my work at
shelter, well, the Felv and FIV cats ALWAYS had a very special place in my
heart....... Need I say more?
I really believe that cats DO need us,,,,,,, And, who better take care of
Them????
Rescue IS an enormous undertaking, but someone has to do it, so why not
me?????
I have always got such a WONDERFUL feeling for those I was able to save
and rehabilitate & find good homes,,, Forgive me as I AM STARTING TO CRY...
(goes w/ The 'JOB".....)
Right now I fear my rescue days are OVER........ AND THAT'S BEEN MYL IFE,
for so many years, that's what it is all about... :(
I just thank god that my Charity & Bart are still here!!!! And, they "sense"
Mom is different..Cats are so amazing. They know I am not a threat........
And, dear, sweet CHARITY ALWAYS IS AT BARN WHEN I
I get there, like she "knows" that I am coming (She must watch me....) she
is now talking to me, and "sniffs' MY HAND..... Maybe there IS hope for our
future????????
Today, even Bart didn't run.... Yes, he did (slightly) hiss, but he didn't
run away........
Maybe I will get 2 new house cats.......
And, yes, Nina it was a year when Charity ran off. I remember that day like
it was just yesterday... (AMAZING - the things I can remember, and those I
can't!!! Poor Moonie, when I got home, I did not recognize her & it took me
(at
least) 3 weeks to remember her name & stuff....
Puma is doing well.... I was supposed to go back to vet, and 'PROBABLY"
have to make THE DECISON......... not READY for that.... I mean, after
losing
Cornelius, well, NO WAY!!!!!
He does not seem to be in pain, so I will continue his treatments.
And, Nina, you asked why I took him to vets, long story, but I'll try to be
brief........
When I got home from hosp., he was "different " --seemed that way anyway,
but what do I KNOW?? (When it comes to my babies, those memories never
died.....)
He was eating (MIUCHO) and he was wetting his bed almost every day!!!!!
So, knowing he's ancient, I 'thought" kidneys or thyroid, maybe both......
And, having gone thru both, I figured, no big deal, i could handle it......
Boy, was I shocked when BOTH kidneys & thyroid tests came back clean! So
the vet suggested testing for just aout everything else... And, me being me,
said fine,,,,,
I was totally shocked with the results... I mean, FIP AND toxo!!! DOUBLE
WHAMMY!
But I must say, the 'ole boy IS/SEEMS to be doing so much better... And I
have decided, since apparently he is NOT IN PAIN, I will NOT have him PTS....
He IS very old, and as long as he is not in pain or suffering, I will let
him "Cross The Bridge" at home......
I know there is more I wanted to write, but it's late and my memory
stinks.....
I WILL try to stay on top of things.....Promise.
(Just TOO MANY babies seem to be crossing the Bridge......)
Much Love To EVERYONE,
Patti
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