Kelley, I think with most of us here on this list, that it's not seeing any other option (that can be comfortably lived with) but to care for these animals. We all get so much love from our animals, who just want to be loved in return. To not take care of an animal that has been adopted/rescued/brought into our lives is simply unthinkable. I believe that all of us have in common that when we take on the care of an animal, we assume 100% responsibility for every aspect of their well-being, no matter now uncomfortable or painful it is for us. The love and joy brought into our lives erases/subdues the painful bits. Maybe not right away, but it does. Barb+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 ----- Original Message ---- From: Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk <Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:03:42 PM Subject: How do yall do it? Hi guys, I don't have an FELV+ that I know of, but I do have a kitty with VSM (ventricular septal defect) - a heart condition. She could die at any time, or she could live for quite a while. (If you could add her to the prayer list, that would be great). Her name is Missy, and I love her more than anything in the world. She had an echocardiogram and was diagnosed with VSM this summer. I think I have cried every day since. Before she had the echo I thought she would be dead every day when I got home. Now I'm sure she will be. Nice as the heart list people are, I can't really read that list; it is too close to home. I can barely read this one, and I cry a lot here too. How do yall stand it? I don't think I am strong enough. Kelley -- 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 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
