Dear Patti I have absolutely no doubt at all that smart, compassionate little Charity led you to Bart. Your email brought tears to my eyes. I am glad tho, so glad, that Bart did not pass alone, had you, loving and caring for him, by his side. KNEW at least at the end of his life that he was loved. >>>Can't let them down. I'm all they have,,,,,,, And, they are my world.<<< Makes me want to go home right now and give all of mine an extra cuddle. >>>I am very thankful to be a part of this group.<<< I for one am very thankful *you're* part of this group Patti! Thanks a million for being who you are and doing all you do for all the lost little souls that find their way to you, hugs, Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 4:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bart
Thank you all so very much for your thoughts, concerns and prayers for Bart and me. After I sent that post about my feral friend, (around 3:00 AM, EST ), I DID go out to barn & struggled (very hard ) to get him in a large crate and into secluded area of house.... I hated having to lift him, he was so painful, but I couldn't stand the thought of him being so sick & inside the barn, no matter how well I "thought" I had insulated it...... The sad news is, I did have Bart PTS. I was with him when he crossed the bridge, able to snuggle & kiss him..... How strange is that??? He was certainly,well probably, the most feral cat I ever came across in all my years.... And, very, very savvy. Never could trap him over the past two years. (I even got info. from Nina on an alternative method.....) I honestly "believe" that because I had earned their trust, Charity "led" me to him in the blizzard.... She knew he needed help, so she turned to me. Even when I had my Rottie (who does like cats, just freaked over a "strange" one in her territory), out on leash...... The way Ladybug re-acted scared the bejesus out of me, but Charity would not give up......When I look back, I am so very thankful that none of us got hurt - (me - falling, Bug [born deaf], getting off leash & Charity not being challenged by my very large, very territorial, Rottie). I am also very thankful I was "allowed" to get both Charity & Bart into my care......... At the vets this AM, Bart was so good...... Scared, of course, but he kept looking at me and I just "knew".... He had an abdomen so very full of fluid. Unbelievable. The vet did pull out alot, but I finally asked him to stop. Besides the fluid in his belly, Bart's gums were almost white.....NOT a good sign. And, he had quite a few abscessed teeth, and was already "missing" quite a few...... His "vision" was also questionable...... My poor boy was also in so much pain. He "wanted" to lay down, but just couldn't on that cold, stainless steel table. Broke my heart...... Had a conversation w/ vet about the "possibilities" of Bart recovering....... He explained that although it was almost a textbook case of "wet FIP" (which would mean regular draining), he also was most assuredly very anemic. Epogen, transfusions..... Also, he "explained" it "could be", lymphosarcoma, cardio-vascular, liver, kidneys - I'm sure you all get the picture. His prognosis was very poor, with NO guarantees. I just remembered the promise I have made to ALL my babies, so I made the dreaded decision...... My dear vet gave him a tranquilizer prior to the euthanasia solution, and Bart just seemed to pass peacefully, as I stroked him & kissed his (big "ole) head...... Not a good day...... I HATE having to "play God"......!!!! And, you know, it hurts me just as much when it's a feral/stray...... Just absolutely heartbreaking. No other words can explain it....... Well, it's feeding time at Patti's Zoo, and the rest of my charges are counting on me. Can't let them down. I'm all they have,,,,,,, And, they are my world. As soon as I am done, I will e-mail Belinda to add Bart to next CLS. I will also "try" to e-mail those of you who I have corresponded with off list. Just, please forgive me if I don't get to it tonight.... You are the most wonderful, supportive, loving group of folks out there...... I am very thankful to be a part of this group. Really. Hugs, <http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/love/clips/clip2-love2> (A Very Sad) Patti & her clan <http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/anmls/cat> IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
