Patti, you have my heartfelt wishes, hopes and vibes that Bart comes back from the vet feeling much, much better and will have many years with you. But if you have to make the decision, you are right, it is better for him to go surrounded by your love and compassion than out on his own. In either case, hugs to both of you. Diane R.
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 3:06 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Bart Just wanted to update (and ask for prayers) about Bart...... Have a vet appt. @ 9:00 AM, can't sleep. I'm too worried........ Besides his bloating & being very skinny ------- tonight when I picked him up to put a "warmer" under his bed, he cried....as if in pain. (Poor boy, probably IS ) Another thing..... he is hardly eating at all...... I believe the night of the blizzard, Charity wanted me to help her companion.... Why she wouldn't allow me to scruff her in yard, and ended up making me follow her out to barn, where, miraculously, Bart was there.... It's like she knew he was sick & needed help, so she led me to him..... I spent many hours in barn w/ him tonight, mainly to observe..... He was curled up in his bed, and, every now & then, looking up to make sure "Mom" was still there..... After his crying when I lifted him, I was afraid to hold him. Didn't want to put him in any more pain. And now I'm sure, he is in pain, probably too much...... Poor boy..... My heart is breaking because I hate having to make "that decision". However, I have promised ALL my babies that I will never let them suffer..... I really believe that the meanest, feral cat I have ever encountered, does know & trust me, that's why he's done such a turn-around. He knows I will take care of him, regardless of what he's suffering from.... I can only take comfort that "if" I have to euthanize him, at least he won't just suffer & die (alone) out on the streets..... I am NOT looking forward to tomorrow, but, I know Bart does need veterinary help......Only wish he would have "trusted" me sooner..... Better go, and try to get some rest..... I'm going to be a real nut-case tomorrow for sure..... Please, say a prayer (or whatever your venue is) for my dear Bart,,,,,,, Ditto that for me...... I am so scared & heartbroken. Will update after Bart's appt. WISH FOR THE BEST!!!!! PLEASE????? Hugs, <http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/love/clips/clip2-love2> Patti & Bart & the rest of the clan <http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/anmls/cat> 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.
