[Felvtalk] Bailey
Belinda, What a beautiful story and so sad! My husband and I too lost a beautiful boy who came into our lives and stole our hearts. My husband was always a dog person until he met Blondie. He changed his mind forever. We now have 8 cats but none has ever taken Blondie's place. I've had other FeLV kitties since him but luckily they have all been healthy and lived fairly well. My favorite little girl (Kissy) lived until she was 17! I would adiopt another FeLV kitten in a heartbeat. None of the ones I have now are FeLV positive, but I have learned so much from this newsletter and on my own research. All I know is they are like other kitties and just want love and affection. Good luck in your ventures and God bless you for loving your wonderful Bailey and that you always have nothing but happy lovely memories of him. Johanna St. Peters, PA In a message dated 2/28/2015 1:00:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org writes: To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] New to the list - Laura and Bailey
Hi everyone :-) My name is Laura and I am on the list on behalf of my Aunt Sue and her fur-baby Bailey. It all started because she was not going to the bathroom regularly. Bailey is 4 yrs old and was diagnosed last June with feline leukemia... she does have bone marrow involvement - mds or myelodysplastic syndrome. My Aunt took her to Michigan State University and they wanted her to start chemo right away. My Mom passed away last May (2010) from breast cancer so the last thing my Aunt wanted to try was chemo. I do not have all the numbers but I know that her hct was 8% and she had her first transfusion in July of last year. She was also started on prednisone twice daily, clavamox twice daily (i think), pet-tinic, dmg, epogen every other day(red blood cell stimulator), and two herbal remedies (I cannot remember the names of both - one is ashwaganda i think). Last month she developed what they thought was a uti and she was placed on a quinalone antibiotic and she required her second transfusion. She seems to be favoring her back leg as well. She can jump up but then she has problems jumping down. I am going to give her the info on the LTIC - sounds like that would possibly replace the epogen. She is just looking for some hope and advice as to what she can do for Bailey. Thank you so much (in advance). Laura, Sue and Bailey ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
I've decided that's a genetic thing. My aunt and I both have it too. It's called ODD-Opposite Direction Disorder. LOL. When someone says 'go right', I say 'my right or your right'? lol. --- Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Wendy, >I must have been having a "blonde moment" when I > wrote my original > message, I wrote on the right instead of on the > left, never get that > straight! I get laughed at all the time when I have > to tell someone > right or left, always have to put my arms up to > figure it out:) > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
Hi Wendy, I must have been having a "blonde moment" when I wrote my original message, I wrote on the right instead of on the left, never get that straight! I get laughed at all the time when I have to tell someone right or left, always have to put my arms up to figure it out:) -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
Wow! That is really cool! I laughed when I first opened it because I thought that was the actual picture, and I didn't get it, but then I realized you had inserted Bailey's pic right next to the clouds so we could see the similarity, and then laughed again at myself for being a 'blonde'. I think that's a cool pic! :) Wendy --- Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sent this to the list but it had to be approved > because of the size > so I just went ahead and put it online. Here is the > link, I still get > chills looking at it: > > http://bemikitties.com/BeachPhotoBailey.jpg > > >>>> >Not sure if this will come through if not I'll > post it on the > internet, it is the photo I saw on TV that was my > sign from Bailey. I > inserted the photo of him that it looks like for > comparison. If you > look just at his face, you'll see what I mean, the > two eyes, the white > spot on the right side of his face, under his eye > ... <<<< > > PS. I wrote and thanked the person who took it for > sending it to me. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
What an amazing and inspirational picture! How wonderful to have had an opportunity to share that with Bailey (and to have a copy to cherish!) My husband saw it on the computer when I was looking at it and not knowing the story thought that it was beautiful. Of course, knowing the story makes it even more beautiful and powerful!Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OMG! Isn't that amazing?! How wonderful that you were able to get the photo. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. It does look like the dog is looking up at Bailey. That's what I meant by wondering how many other lives Bailey touched with his "visit". So cool. Ya gotta love that Bailey Boy!NinaBelinda wrote:> Sent this to the list but it had to be approved because of the size > so I just went ahead and put it online. Here is the link, I still get > chills looking at it:>> http://bemikitties.com/BeachPhotoBailey.jpg>> >>>>> Not sure if this will come through if not I'll post it on the > internet, it is the photo I saw on TV that was my sign from Bailey. I > inserted the photo of him that it looks like for comparison. If you > look just at his face, you'll see what I mean, the two eyes, the white > spot on the right side of his face, under his eye ... <<<<>> PS. I wrote and thanked the person who took it for sending it to me.> Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
That is truly wonderful. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:54 PM Subject: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign) Sent this to the list but it had to be approved because of the size so I just went ahead and put it online. Here is the link, I still get chills looking at it: http://bemikitties.com/BeachPhotoBailey.jpg >>>> Not sure if this will come through if not I'll post it on the internet, it is the photo I saw on TV that was my sign from Bailey. I inserted the photo of him that it looks like for comparison. If you look just at his face, you'll see what I mean, the two eyes, the white spot on the right side of his face, under his eye ... <<<< PS. I wrote and thanked the person who took it for sending it to me. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
OMG!!! I got the chills looking at that...wow that is something else! I would say it was your sign from Bailey from up above! Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
OMG! Isn't that amazing?! How wonderful that you were able to get the photo. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. It does look like the dog is looking up at Bailey. That's what I meant by wondering how many other lives Bailey touched with his "visit". So cool. Ya gotta love that Bailey Boy! Nina Belinda wrote: Sent this to the list but it had to be approved because of the size so I just went ahead and put it online. Here is the link, I still get chills looking at it: http://bemikitties.com/BeachPhotoBailey.jpg >>>> Not sure if this will come through if not I'll post it on the internet, it is the photo I saw on TV that was my sign from Bailey. I inserted the photo of him that it looks like for comparison. If you look just at his face, you'll see what I mean, the two eyes, the white spot on the right side of his face, under his eye ... <<<< PS. I wrote and thanked the person who took it for sending it to me.
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
Chris, You are right, I know for sure he is OK and near. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
Yes Phaewryn, I was so mesmerized by the photo I didn't notice that. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
That's pretty cool. Don't you think it looks like the dog is looking up at it? Pretty neat. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.6.0/342 - Release Date: 5/17/2006
RE: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
Belinda, I think he's saying--I'm fine and I'll never be far away... He's right there with you in your heart. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:55 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign) Sent this to the list but it had to be approved because of the size so I just went ahead and put it online. Here is the link, I still get chills looking at it: http://bemikitties.com/BeachPhotoBailey.jpg >>>> Not sure if this will come through if not I'll post it on the internet, it is the photo I saw on TV that was my sign from Bailey. I inserted the photo of him that it looks like for comparison. If you look just at his face, you'll see what I mean, the two eyes, the white spot on the right side of his face, under his eye ... <<<< PS. I wrote and thanked the person who took it for sending it to me. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
The Photo Of Bailey I Was Talking About (my sign)
Sent this to the list but it had to be approved because of the size so I just went ahead and put it online. Here is the link, I still get chills looking at it: http://bemikitties.com/BeachPhotoBailey.jpg >>>> Not sure if this will come through if not I'll post it on the internet, it is the photo I saw on TV that was my sign from Bailey. I inserted the photo of him that it looks like for comparison. If you look just at his face, you'll see what I mean, the two eyes, the white spot on the right side of his face, under his eye ... <<<< PS. I wrote and thanked the person who took it for sending it to me. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
oh, i hope so too! On 5/17/06, Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: She forwarded my email to the person that sent it in, she said she had already deleted it from her computer. I hope the person gets in touch with me. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
She forwarded my email to the person that sent it in, she said she had already deleted it from her computer. I hope the person gets in touch with me. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Thank you MC. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: My Sign from Bailey
Belinda, That is wonderful that you received that sign from Bailey..He was a beautiful kitty..I hope you do get a copy of it from them... Kerry, Bandy, Inky and Angels Buster, Lil Rascal and Snoopy Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone.
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
I think surely they could at least give you a copy of the photo. Offer to pay postage or whatever. tBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nina,I wrote to the weather station and asked if they could send me a copy, probably not but it's worth a try. I grabbed my camera because they showed it a second time which I didn't expect, but they never showed it a third time so I didn't get it.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: My Sign from Bailey
He's beautiful Belinda. That's a great picture. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.6/337 - Release Date: 5/11/2006
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
Try a phone call or two. It is harder to say no in person (visit the station if possible). Honest. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 11:55 AM Subject: Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey Nina, I wrote to the weather station and asked if they could send me a copy, probably not but it's worth a try. I grabbed my camera because they showed it a second time which I didn't expect, but they never showed it a third time so I didn't get it. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
If you contact the station they may be willing to provide a copy of the segment to you (maybe for a fee). Most stations I have dealt with will. You have to get to an editor or newsperson and keep at it. The first may say no but the second may not. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 11:43 AM Subject: Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey Now that's a sign. Bailey doesn't do anything half way does he?? Talk about validation! Even the weather person acknowledged your sign from him. Isn't it great that you listened to that little "voice" that told you to turn on the news? I wonder who else, and in what other ways, he effected others watching this morning. Too bad you weren't taping, can you get a copy somehow? Very cool and very reassuring. Nina Belinda wrote: I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I sometimes turn the news on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me to turn it on. I had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws section they use on the weather forecast. They told me they would email and let me know when it would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the news every morning. Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo of the beach, it was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was a VERY clear section on the right that looked exactly like the outline of a cats face and even more looks exactly like a photo I have of Bailey (a close up I took several years ago), same tilt of his head, same white mark on the right side of his face that made him look like he was always smiling. And the weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a cats face, that's when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and find out when the person that sent it in took it. It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly just the face part ... it gave me chills! http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpicture&picture=bailey2.jpg I thanked Bailey for giving me a sign like I asked him.
Subject: OT: My Sign from Bailey
Belinda I think it was a sign. I know I have always dreams or signs of a cat that has past. Somehow I think it' s their way of letting us know they are fine and happy. Carla Message: 3 Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 07:31:02 -0700 From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: OT: My Sign from Bailey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I sometimes turn the news on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me to turn it on. I had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws section they use on the weather forecast. They told me they would email and let me know when it would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the news every morning. Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo of the beach, it was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was a VERY clear section on the right that loo ked exactly like the outline of a cats face and even more looks exactly like a photo I have of Bailey (a close up I took several years ago), same tilt of his head, same white mark on the right side of his face that made him look like he was always smiling. And the weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a cats face, that's when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and find out when the person that sent it in took it. It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly just the face part ... it gave me chills!
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
Nina, I wrote to the weather station and asked if they could send me a copy, probably not but it's worth a try. I grabbed my camera because they showed it a second time which I didn't expect, but they never showed it a third time so I didn't get it. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
Now that's a sign. Bailey doesn't do anything half way does he?? Talk about validation! Even the weather person acknowledged your sign from him. Isn't it great that you listened to that little "voice" that told you to turn on the news? I wonder who else, and in what other ways, he effected others watching this morning. Too bad you weren't taping, can you get a copy somehow? Very cool and very reassuring. Nina Belinda wrote: I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I sometimes turn the news on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me to turn it on. I had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws section they use on the weather forecast. They told me they would email and let me know when it would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the news every morning. Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo of the beach, it was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was a VERY clear section on the right that looked exactly like the outline of a cats face and even more looks exactly like a photo I have of Bailey (a close up I took several years ago), same tilt of his head, same white mark on the right side of his face that made him look like he was always smiling. And the weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a cats face, that's when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and find out when the person that sent it in took it. It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly just the face part ... it gave me chills! http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpicture&picture=bailey2.jpg I thanked Bailey for giving me a sign like I asked him.
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
In a message dated 5/12/2006 10:31:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpicture&picture=bailey2.jpg Bailey was (is) beautiful. What a wonderful sign.
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
He sure was a beautiful boy and what a cool sign from him.My Maizee still visits me at times too.Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I sometimes turn the news on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me to turn it on. I had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws section they use on the weather forecast. They told me they would email and let me know when it would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the news every morning.Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo of the beach, it was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was a VERY clear section on the right that looked exactly like the outline of a cats face and even more looks exactly like a photo I have of Bailey (a close up I took several years ago), same tilt of his head, same white mark on the right side of his face that made him look like he was always smiling. And the weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a cats face, that's when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and find out when the person that sent it in took it.It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly just the face part ... it gave me chills!http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpicture&picture=bailey2.jpgI thanked Bailey for giving me a sign like I asked him.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.
RE: My Sign from Bailey
"like he was always smiling"--and Bailey is! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 10:31 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: My Sign from Bailey I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I sometimes turn the news on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me to turn it on. I had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws section they use on the weather forecast. They told me they would email and let me know when it would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the news every morning. Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo of the beach, it was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was a VERY clear section on the right that looked exactly like the outline of a cats face and even more looks exactly like a photo I have of Bailey (a close up I took several years ago), same tilt of his head, same white mark on the right side of his face that made him look like he was always smiling. And the weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a cats face, that's when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and find out when the person that sent it in took it. It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly just the face part ... it gave me chills! http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpi cture&picture=bailey2.jpg I thanked Bailey for giving me a sign like I asked him. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
our cats are determined to make sure they take care of us, even once they're at the bridge--knowing as they do, that we can't possibly do so without them! On 5/12/06, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow Belinda! What an incredible sign!!! I am happy for you! You're going to be looking at the sky all the time now...lol. :) Wendy --- Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I > sometimes turn the news > on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me > to turn it on. I > had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws > section they use on the > weather forecast. They told me they would email and > let me know when it > would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the > news every morning. > > Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo > of the beach, it > was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was > a VERY clear section > on the right that looked exactly like the outline of > a cats face and > even more looks exactly like a photo I have of > Bailey (a close up I took > several years ago), same tilt of his head, same > white mark on the right > side of his face that made him look like he was > always smiling. And the > weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a > cats face, that's > when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and > find out when the > person that sent it in took it. > > It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly > just the face part > ... it gave me chills! > > http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpicture&picture=bailey2.jpg > > I thanked Bailey for giving me a sign like I asked > him. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey
Wow Belinda! What an incredible sign!!! I am happy for you! You're going to be looking at the sky all the time now...lol. :) Wendy --- Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I > sometimes turn the news > on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me > to turn it on. I > had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws > section they use on the > weather forecast. They told me they would email and > let me know when it > would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the > news every morning. > > Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo > of the beach, it > was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was > a VERY clear section > on the right that looked exactly like the outline of > a cats face and > even more looks exactly like a photo I have of > Bailey (a close up I took > several years ago), same tilt of his head, same > white mark on the right > side of his face that made him look like he was > always smiling. And the > weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a > cats face, that's > when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and > find out when the > person that sent it in took it. > > It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly > just the face part > ... it gave me chills! > > http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpicture&picture=bailey2.jpg > > I thanked Bailey for giving me a sign like I asked > him. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
OT: My Sign from Bailey
I'm alittle speechless at the moment ... I sometimes turn the news on sometimes I don't, this morning something told me to turn it on. I had sent a photo of my KC to use on the pet paws section they use on the weather forecast. They told me they would email and let me know when it would be used if they use it, so I don't watch the news every morning. Just now on the weather forecast they showed a photo of the beach, it was overcast and cloudy but in the clouds there was a VERY clear section on the right that looked exactly like the outline of a cats face and even more looks exactly like a photo I have of Bailey (a close up I took several years ago), same tilt of his head, same white mark on the right side of his face that made him look like he was always smiling. And the weather forecaster remarked doesn't that look like a cats face, that's when I could clearly see it. I'm going to try and find out when the person that sent it in took it. It looked like the photo in the link below, mostly just the face part ... it gave me chills! http://www.bemikitties.com/cgi-bin/photo/index.cgi?album=/Bailey&mode=viewpicture&picture=bailey2.jpg I thanked Bailey for giving me a sign like I asked him. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
I just don't know Belinda, it is kinda weird, that his blood glucose stayed so level with that severe of a pancreas problem. I doubt it was the raw diet, lots of people are doing raw these days with great results. Personally I just too lazy to do anything more than to refill and gravity feeder of kibble from a bag once a week, and to give the occasional canned food with supplements just for a treat (and for my peace of mind). I don't think it was anything you did, or that you didn't do, I think it just happened, and sometimes it's hard to just accept that, because that means you have to admit that some things are beyond your control, and we try so had to control everything, to do everything right, to be so careful, and then something like this comes along and just CRUSHES everything we've been doing for so long, and it just sucks the wind out of your sails. Just remember, just because you're the captain of the ship, doesn't mean you're not at the mercy of the forces of nature, but you can't just abandon all hope, and become lost in the sea of it all. You have to re-rig the sails of life, and keep trying to find your bearings, and if you put up a good struggle, you'll most likely end up getting to complete your journey, landing on the shore a wiser person for all the struggle, and with a deeper respect for not only yourself, but also for the things you can't control. And that, is peace, true inner peace. I'm not a Christian, but there's a saying they have that's very wise: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. My back is killing me, I'm off to bed, night everyone! With deepest sincere wishes of Peace, Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom to you all, Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) Life is a rollercoaster of emotion, you might as well be in the front seat, where the view is good, and the wind is in your face. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006
Re: Bailey
Hi Belinda, I was so sorry to hear about Bailey's passing...I know exactly how you feel..You know you did all you could for him and gave him the best life possible...Like you said, he if free from the pain and the felv..I am sure he will be meeting up with my Buster and Lil Rascal.. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Take care, Kerry, Bandy, Inky and Angels Buster, Lil Rascal and Snoopy Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on Yahoo! FareChase
RE: Bailey has gone home
Dear my friend Bailey and Belinda, Hi, Belinda, I just read your posting – I am so very sorry to hear about Bailey – I am crying so very hard reading to find out what happened. And I am crying also because I know how difficult for you not to be able to hold Bailey. But as you mentioned, he is free now.. there is nothing that prevents him from feeling good anymore – I know that Bailey’s soul is right besides you and telling you not to be lonely because you are not.. Bailey loved and and still loves you, and will always love you just like you have, and do and will I know that the pain of losing him is not going to go away – but I will be praying that there will be a way for you to be able to live with the pain a little easier in time – and that’s what I pray for I lose mine… Love to you and your beloved Bailey – Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 9:23 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bailey has gone home Belinda, I am so, so sorry that you have lost Bailey. I know that nothing I can say will ease your pain, but please know that you and that sweet boy are in my prayers. Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow. Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him. I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
In humans at least, fatty foods exacerabate pancreatitis but to my knowledge do not cause it. Pancreatitis can be caused by steroids (so the Prednisone may have contributed to the development and decreasing the dose was probably helpful). Pancreatitis may also be associated with biliary tract disease which could have gone undiagnosed. Elevated serum amylase and lipase on blood work are indicative of pancreatitis. All this is based on my knowledge of humans, but I'm guessing most of it is transferable- maybe someone else with more knowledge of feline disease would know...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Belinda, I think that fatty foods cause pancreatitis (when it is caused by foods at all, which is not always the case), not raw foods. Raw meat diets tend to be rather low in fat, actually, depending on what you are feeding. I do not think that is what did it if it was pancreatitis. Michelle In a message dated 5/8/2006 8:45:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: really wonder now if raw caused this pancreas problem to come on. He was eating raw for about 6 months before all this came about, though he loved it and gained weight and looked very healthy while eating raw, it may well have started all these problems, my other cats did not eat it as well as he did, they all stuck with the dry food I had to leave out for my 2 stubborn guys. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I am so, so sorry that you have lost Bailey. I know that nothing I can say will ease your pain, but please know that you and that sweet boy are in my prayers.Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure.My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow.Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him.I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long.We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I think that fatty foods cause pancreatitis (when it is caused by foods at all, which is not always the case), not raw foods. Raw meat diets tend to be rather low in fat, actually, depending on what you are feeding. I do not think that is what did it if it was pancreatitis. Michelle In a message dated 5/8/2006 8:45:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: really wonder now if raw caused this pancreas problem to come on. He was eating raw for about 6 months before all this came about, though he loved it and gained weight and looked very healthy while eating raw, it may well have started all these problems, my other cats did not eat it as well as he did, they all stuck with the dry food I had to leave out for my 2 stubborn guys.
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss. You were a wonderful mother to Bailey. I am sure if he had any pain it was overshadowed by the love he could feel from you. My thoughts are with you. Love Janine -- Brenda. http://www.whiskersandwicks.com http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith "The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." - Colette Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven. Heaven Knows We Need Them Here. -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 268.4.0/304 - Release Date: 4/7/2006
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I am so sorry to hear about Bailey. I know you don't want to see them suffer but it is so hard to say goodbye. You are in my prayers. Cindy --- Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He > took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this > morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough > shape. We gave him > fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, > his blood pressure > was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday > to 98 today, his > blood work was normal except his platelet count was > low so he wasn't > clotting and suregery was out of the question unless > we could get his > platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a > blood transfusion > his platelets came up but his temperature was now > 94, 96 puts kitties at > risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a > blood pressure. > > My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the > fluids and support > and see if things changed and if they did he could > have the surgery > tomorrow. > Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as > quickly as possible or > she could euthanise him. > > I asked her what she honestly thought of his > condition, she said she > though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We > talked, I asked her what > to expect if he was going to die and she told me > what the likely > scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain > meds incase it got > really bad for him, it would basically knock him out > so he wouldn't > suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner > engagement but told me to > call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was > his decision to stay > or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I > brought him home on > the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn > for the better we > would consider the surgery later. His breathing got > worse just taking > him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have > long. > > We had about an hour, he was home with us and we > were with him when he > left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first > time. We were so > lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was > Monday. I will miss > his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special > and I learned so much > thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one > that was > responsible for my learning everything I have about > FeLV+, he has helped > me save many positives and for that I thank him. I > miss my little > Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. > Give your special guys > and extra special hug for Bailey. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Hi Phaewryn, No, that's why we were so stumped, his blood work other than when he was anemic was ok and then it only showed his anemia, she had just checked it for the surgery and it was fine. I remember her mentioning pancreatitis way back but saying his blood work didn't back that up (she only mentioned it because of how uncomfortable he was when I fed him). I have copies of his blood work so I know she isn't lying to me. His glucose and other diabetes related values are within normal ranges. He was on higher doses of pred and that probably kept the pancreas inflammation at bay and then I lowered his dose, with my vets permission because I was afraid of what it would do to him with long term use. This probably started the turn for the worse, I really believe unchecked inflammation can become cancerous. Although in all honesty there wasn't much difference in his energy level, or how uncomfortable he was when I fed him on the higher or lower dose so maybe things were already heading in a bad direction. I can see there are alot of things I will learn from this, I just wish the learning didn't come at such a high price. I'm going to ask her if she thinks this is a recent development, the cancer anyway, his pancreas was probably inflamed for a while since eating seemed so uncomfortable for him. She did say she didn't think it was in anyway related to his FeLV+ status and had nothing to do with the anemia, just a secondary thing that happened. I really wonder now if raw caused this pancreas problem to come on. He was eating raw for about 6 months before all this came about, though he loved it and gained weight and looked very healthy while eating raw, it may well have started all these problems, my other cats did not eat it as well as he did, they all stuck with the dry food I had to leave out for my 2 stubborn guys. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Dear Belinda, I am so sorry that Bailey has crossed over. I was sooo praying that he could have a turnaround. You and Bailey have been such an inspiration to everyone on this list. You and your family are in my prayers. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Sat, 6 May 2006, Belinda wrote: > > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him
Re: Bailey has gone home
It's goods to have that closure, to know for a fact that you did everything you could, and that it was just his time. I cried my eyes out last night when I read he had passed. I am curious, did this pancreas issue not effect his blood sugar, making him diabetic? That should have been caught by routine blood panels though, so I guess it must not have. Phaewryn -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006
Re: Bailey has gone home
Hi All, Just found out Bailey had a tumor in his pancreas, and adenoma carcinoma, so he did make the right choice for himself, pancreatic cancer doesn't respond well to treatment. The pancreas is right by the kidney's, his kidney's were fine but his liver was in the early stages of hepatic lipidosis even though he was getting plenty of food. With pancreatic problems the body is not getting the nutrients from the food. iAn nflamed pancreas does not show up well on ultra sound or xray most of the time so that's why we didn't see it. That's also why the AD was giving him diarreha it is too high in fat. And just eating was probably uncomfortable if not painful, the ID was less high in fat but still too high for a patient with pancreatitis. My poor boy, here I was trying to keep him alive and probably causing him pain. Pancreas problems are best diagnosed with exploratory surgery and biopsies, so this is something I will know should I ever deal with it again. Signs of pancreatitis are inappetence (Bailey's first symthom), vomiting, abdominal pain, possible abdominal mass and jaundice. Bailey just started vomiting two days ago, now I am thankful for the times I gave him pain meds. My vet was very impressed with the energy healer that checked Bailey over the day before he passed, she (the energy healer) said she was drawn to his pancreas. We kept thinking the kidney's ... -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Belinda, My thoughts are with you. The pain you feel we all have felt or will; but the legacy you have created because of Bailey is absolutely unique, and will endure; and every purrful snuggle made possible by your work is a testament to the life and the spirit of one remarkable cat. His passing leaves a void for you. But his having lived continues to fill a void for cats and their people across the world. Purrs and headbutts during your time of healing from all of us at Op Felix. ~ Rachel Operation Foster Felix www.operationfosterfelix.org Sharing Our Hearts, Homes & Litter Boxes "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief Dan George
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, My heart aches for you...I am so sorry for your pain. He is waiting for you at the bridge. Karen
Re: Bailey has gone home
Oh Belinda,I'm in tears - thinking about how Bailey was one of our poster-kits and now he's with Vyvyan and Andy and Rissa-Tai, finally healthy. I'm so proud of you for allowing him to make the decision and for not fighting it. When the pain is fresh, it seems like it's so much larger than the joy we get from them, but it's not. And that's why we keep adopting, because the fog from the pain lifts and allows us to put it in perspective against the pure love and joy they bring to our lives. Thank you for sharing him with us. GLOW to light his way and ease your hearts.Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure.My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow.Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him.I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long.We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.comBarb+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!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Oh Belinda. I'm so sorry. I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face-- Nina and I were talking about your Bailey yesterday and praying that he pulled through this difficult time. He was just such a brave little boy. And in the whole world he could not have found a better mom. My heart goes out to you and Mike. I know you know he's in better place with no more suffering, but I know how much you're going to miss the little soul. I felt I knew Bailey through your posts, and my world already feels an emptier place without him. Please know you're in my thoughts constantly. I'm really so sorry. much love, and big hugs, Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 11:54 PM Subject: Bailey has gone home > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him > fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure > was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his > blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't > clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his > platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion > his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at > risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. > > My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support > and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery > tomorrow. > Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or > she could euthanise him. > > I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she > though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what > to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely > scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got > really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't > suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to > call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay > or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on > the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we > would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking > him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. > > We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he > left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so > lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss > his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much > thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was > responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped > me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little > Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys > and extra special hug for Bailey. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > >
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I am so very sorry. That you loved Bailey so much shines through all your words. And I truly believe he was here on a mission, to teach you what you have learned about the positive kitties so that you could help others. He is proud of you & I know that even tho he is playing & joyful in his new health & happiness, that one ear is always cocked backwards to you. Love, Pam Hurricane Katrina's terrible message: if it is too dangerous for YOU to stay behind as a disaster approaches, then why would you leave your PETS behind? Never ever ever leave them behind! Have enough crates for all & take them with you! They are your family!
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I've been offline since Wednesday, and when I pulled up my email I saw this, but didn't want to read it. I am so terribly, terribly sorry. I know you will miss your Bailey. You have been the best mother he could have ever had, and he'll wait for you at the Bridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you. tonyaBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure.My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow.Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him.I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long.We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I am so sorry to hear about Bailey. But it sounds like he was ready and it was his time. I sounds like you are already finding comfort in knowing he is in a better place now where there is no more suffering. We are all thinking of you! JenBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure.My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow.Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him.I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long.We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
Re: A candle is burning . . . for Bailey
That was a beautiful tribute to Bailey! Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: Bailey has gone home
Please accept my apology for incorrectly spelling the "Honor" I sent it off too soon. I hate it when I don't spell words correctly especially in the time of need. :( Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
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Belinda, I'm so sorry my heart is breaking for you. I feel as if Bailey was one of my own babies. I have long respected you for what you have accomplish with Bailey. He has live a good life with you. Yes, he has help many others in this group. Gave me some insight and hope when Taz was still alive in 2001 but the secondary illnesses is what got him. Bailey will be greeted by Taz and many others there at the bridge. They will show him the ropes. He is now free of any pain and illnesses. The time will come when you will be with him again. I have lit a few candles in my home in homor and memory of this great kitty "Bailey" Your in my thoughts and prayers! I'm here if you need to talk. Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda I am so sorry to hear that you lost Bailey,I hope my Maizee Grace was there to greet him at the bridge.Hugs to you and take care. SherryBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure.My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow.Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him.I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long.We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone.
Re: Bailey has gone home
God, Belinda, I am so sorry. You did everything one could possibly do, and Bailey knew that I am sure. His longevity for a positive still inspires me, and I can only hope, fruitless probably I know, that my remaining two positives match him in age. Thank you for sharing his life with us, and I am sorry for what you have gone through and what you are likely to go through for a while. michelle
Re: Bailey has gone home
Thank you Chere, he truly was one of a kind, the essence of sweetness and sensitivity. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Belinda, Bless you for taking such loving care of Bailey all his years. You are such a sweet and loving guardian and my heart breaks to know you've lost you're beloved Bailey. We all adore you for everything you have done for Bailey. If you need anything at all, please ask. :) Wendy --- Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He > took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this > morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough > shape. We gave him > fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, > his blood pressure > was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday > to 98 today, his > blood work was normal except his platelet count was > low so he wasn't > clotting and suregery was out of the question unless > we could get his > platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a > blood transfusion > his platelets came up but his temperature was now > 94, 96 puts kitties at > risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a > blood pressure. > > My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the > fluids and support > and see if things changed and if they did he could > have the surgery > tomorrow. > Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as > quickly as possible or > she could euthanise him. > > I asked her what she honestly thought of his > condition, she said she > though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We > talked, I asked her what > to expect if he was going to die and she told me > what the likely > scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain > meds incase it got > really bad for him, it would basically knock him out > so he wouldn't > suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner > engagement but told me to > call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was > his decision to stay > or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I > brought him home on > the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn > for the better we > would consider the surgery later. His breathing got > worse just taking > him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have > long. > > We had about an hour, he was home with us and we > were with him when he > left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first > time. We were so > lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was > Monday. I will miss > his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special > and I learned so much > thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one > that was > responsible for my learning everything I have about > FeLV+, he has helped > me save many positives and for that I thank him. I > miss my little > Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. > Give your special guys > and extra special hug for Bailey. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
oh, bailey, race joyfully about at the bridge, and accept all the headbutts and whisker-kisses from the FeLVs who've benefitted from your existence--you sent your mom and dad on a quest that will save many, and you were strong enough to stay on this plane a very long time, to touch and teach many humans... i'm so glad that bailey was able to go in his own time, belinda, surrounded by the people whose love he never questioned. thank you for sharing your life with us, bailey, fly sweetly on your new adventures, and send light to heal those you had to leave behind. MC -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Bailey has gone home
Dearest Belinda, I'm so very sorry your sweet Bailey has gone on, we're all mourning his loss. You have always been there for each other and you will be still. He has transitioned to a place of joy where he can watch over you in peace and comfort, you will be transitioning too. It's something that we rarely think about when we're in the midst of our constant caregiving... the day when we turn over their care and nurturing to the source of our being... Please be gentle on yourself when you wake with him in your thoughts and for a brief instant your mind fills with all the rituals of caring for him that are no longer necessary. I'll be thinking of you when it's finally time to put away all the things that have aided in his care. It's so hard to do, you've held on so tight, for so long, now comes the time to transition to a different way to hold him, no longer in your arms, but always in your heart. You belong to each other for eternity, you always have, before you knew of his sweet presence you were there for each other waiting without knowing, now you wait in knowing. He lives on, I'm sure he'll let you know, I'm sure, when you're ready to receive it, he'll find his own special way to help you know just how close you still are to his sweet presence. I'm so grateful to my Angel Jazz for doing just that for me. It was the first, and so far, the last time that I've had any audible contact from the other side. One of our sweetest rituals has remained... I don't know if you remember me telling the group how very difficult it was for me to drink tea after Jazz passed. We shared these little moments of joy when she would read my mind and come out of nowhere when I was thinking of brewing myself a cup of tea. She'd trill in anticipation and look up expectantly as I took the tea bag from it's cover, knowing that soon our game of bat the balled up bag would begin. I found myself the other day absentmindedly balling up that little bag, it was a moment of bittersweet remembrance when I gazed smiling at it in my hand and knew my little girl was still with me. Look for those moments, and I hope very soon, you'll find yourself smiling, knowing the world is a better place for the gift of your darling Bailey and your love for him. Thank you sweet Bailey and thank you Belinda. My tears, prayers and thoughts are with you, Nina Belinda wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow. Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him. I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey.
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Re: Bailey has gone home
Dear Belinda: When I read about Bailey, my heart broke. He was truly an inspiration for so many of us who have walked this path with our furbabies. Bailey was so lucky to have you. Your angel still walks with you, only now he walks without pain. Bless him for his life and bless you for sharing him with us. Sincerely, Chere "There are angels among us. One of them may be the little cat at your door. Take it in. Feed it. Love it, and you will know the purpose of God." - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:54 AM Subject: Bailey has gone home > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him > fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure > was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his > blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't > clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his > platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion > his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at > risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure.> > My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support > and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery > tomorrow.> Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or > she could euthanise him.> > I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she > though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what > to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely > scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got > really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't > suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to > call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay > or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on > the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we > would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking > him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long.> > We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he > left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so > lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss > his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much > thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was > responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped > me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little > Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys > and extra special hug for Bailey.> > -- > > Belinda> happiness is being owned by cats ...> > Be-Mi-Kitties> http://bemikitties.com> > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens> http://adopt.bemikitties.com> > FeLV Candlelight Service> http://bemikitties.com/cls> > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]> http://HostDesign4U.com> > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]> http://bmk.bemikitties.com> > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006> > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006
Re: Bailey has gone home
Dear Belinda~ Before I even read your post, I broke out in tears. actually. uncontrollable sobbing. I was praying so hard, wanting to hear good news. It IS like losing one of my own. Dear sweet Bailey was "our" poster" boy. He helped educate countless people about the disease with the chronicles written about his experience. For that alone, I am eternally grateful. And, I must thank you, for sharing your Bailey with us... He was so fortunate to share his (long) life with you. (If only others were that fortunate). I also believe in The Rainbow Bridge, and once our precious babies cross, that they are "whole" again - no more sickness, pain. I also believe Bailey is now "bragging" to his new group of friends about what a wonderful "Mom" he was blessed with. I also think he will NEVER leave you, that his spirit will continue to be a presence in your life, and he will encourage you to keep up your work, to honor his life. I'm sure that last hour, though painful, was a good thing for the both of you to share. He was a lucky boy. He was able to leave knowing how much he was loved, and how his life helped countless others. Perhaps, that was his mission in life all along. I'm sure, that now, all your research and educating others will have even more meaning, as I am sure you will dedicate all your work to honor Bailey.. You & Mike have my deepest sympathy. I can't even imagine what you're feeling. Please take comfort in the memories, and the fact that Bailey WAS responsible for helping so many other precious furbabies. We ALL will miss him, he was certainly a very special boy. With love & sympathy, Patti
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss! I feel quite ill for you , and I am all choked up with tears as I read this e mail.You and he have been a inspiration to me and Tabbs through the hard times , and I learned so much from you, and him. and had a great admiration for you Belinda, and my heart breaks for Bailey, and your your loss.It is a month since I lost Tabbs , and almost to the day that you have lost Bailey, I am so sorry, I have followed Bailey , and really thought he was going to make it. Take care Belinda, my thoughts are with you and Bailey.I will light a candle for himSandra Tabbs past.You have my deepest condolences Belinda. On 5/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss! But what a great honor to him, to know that hisillness did SO much to save SO many cats! ALL that you have done, was because of him,how could anyone honor a cat more than that? He fought so long, and so well, he was an inspiration to many of us through our hard times with our cats, and we learned somuch from you, and him. Please know that his life had so much meaning, you are trulya gift to us here!You have my deepest condolences Belinda. Peace to you, Bailey, you taught us much in your time here, and you will be missed!It's so hard to lose one of the "old timers"... :`(Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name)-- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, When I checked the site before going to bed, I was shocked and deeply saddened to see "Bailey has gone home" as a subject, and to read your post. I'm glad that you were able to be with him at the end. Thanks to you and to Bailey for all you have given to our beloved feline friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lance
Re: Bailey has gone home
You let Bailey go on his own terms. And with unconditional love. He is very grateful for that. He will be back to visit you often. Be very gentle with yourself. You gave him exactly what he wanted. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 11:54 PM Subject: Bailey has gone home Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow. Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him. I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, For all the love and attention you gave him, Bailey knew he was well beloved. Bonnie http://grants.library.wisc.edu/organizations/animals.html http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/ http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/pdf/walkforanimals.pdf - Original Message - From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, May 6, 2006 11:54 pm Subject: Bailey has gone home To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn > for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him > fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood > pressure > was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his > blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he > wasn't > clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get > his > platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood > transfusion > his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts > kitties at > risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. > > My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and > support > and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery > tomorrow. > Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible > or > she could euthanise him. > > I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said > she > though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her > what > to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely > scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it > got > really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't > suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me > to > call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to > stay > or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him > home on > the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better > we > would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just > taking > him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. > > We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when > he > left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were > so > lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will > miss > his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so > much > thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was > responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has > helped > me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little > Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special > guys > and extra special hug for Bailey. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > >
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss! But what a great honor to him, to know that his illness did SO much to save SO many cats! ALL that you have done, was because of him, how could anyone honor a cat more than that? He fought so long, and so well, he was an inspiration to many of us through our hard times with our cats, and we learned so much from you, and him. Please know that his life had so much meaning, you are truly a gift to us here! You have my deepest condolences Belinda. Peace to you, Bailey, you taught us much in your time here, and you will be missed! It's so hard to lose one of the "old timers"... :`( Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006
Re: Bailey has gone home
I'm so sorry .All the babies are special and we cry for them all when they have to leave us ,but Bailey touched a place in my heart I feel like I have lost one of my own. You'll be in my prayers. Sheila
Re: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I'm so sorry. He sounds so special, and I know how hard it is to lose them. I learned from my Calawalla, and I think she'll be there with him, to show him the way. My thoughts are with you. Gloria At 11:54 PM 5/6/2006, you wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow. Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him. I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Bailey has gone home
I'm sure he is--getting lots of hugs from all the other little guys whose time he helped make just that much easier! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 1:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bailey has gone home Thank you Chris, atleast he is his bouncy, happy self again. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Thank you Chris, atleast he is his bouncy, happy self again. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey has gone home
Thank you Tracy. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Bailey has gone home
Belinda, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I always liked to hear about Bailey and he sounded like such a special little guy. You and Bailey are responsible for saving countless lives and are both true heroes! I know you are missing him terribly... but he will always be in your heart---just like he'll always be in ours. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Bailey has gone home Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow. Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him. I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Bailey has gone home
I'm sorry Bailey had to leave you11 years, that was a good run. Tracy > [Original Message] > From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 5/7/2006 12:54:22 AM > Subject: Bailey has gone home > > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him > fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure > was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his > blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't > clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his > platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion > his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at > risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. > > My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support > and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery > tomorrow. > Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or > she could euthanise him. > > I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she > though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what > to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely > scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got > really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't > suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to > call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay > or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on > the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we > would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking > him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. > > We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he > left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so > lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss > his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much > thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was > responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped > me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little > Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys > and extra special hug for Bailey. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties > http://bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candlelight Service > http://bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] > http://HostDesign4U.com > > > > BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] > http://bmk.bemikitties.com >
Bailey has gone home
Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his temperature went from 103 yesterday to 98 today, his blood work was normal except his platelet count was low so he wasn't clotting and suregery was out of the question unless we could get his platelet count up. After two hours of fluids and a blood transfusion his platelets came up but his temperature was now 94, 96 puts kitties at risk for heart failure and she couldn't even get a blood pressure. My vet said we have 3 options, we could continue the fluids and support and see if things changed and if they did he could have the surgery tomorrow. Go ahead with the surgery and get in and out as quickly as possible or she could euthanise him. I asked her what she honestly thought of his condition, she said she though he was leaving on his own, I agreed. We talked, I asked her what to expect if he was going to die and she told me what the likely scenarios would be, she gave me a syringe of pain meds incase it got really bad for him, it would basically knock him out so he wouldn't suffer and pass on his own, she had a dinner engagement but told me to call if she was needed. I had told Bailey it was his decision to stay or go, and told him to do what was best for him. I brought him home on the fluids to keep supporting him and if he did turn for the better we would consider the surgery later. His breathing got worse just taking him to the car so I knew in my heart we didn't have long. We had about an hour, he was home with us and we were with him when he left. He is whole now and FeLV free for the first time. We were so lucky to have him for 11 years, his birthday was Monday. I will miss his bouncy, happy personality. He was so special and I learned so much thanks to him. He was our only positive and the one that was responsible for my learning everything I have about FeLV+, he has helped me save many positives and for that I thank him. I miss my little Baidely boys so much already ... take care all. Give your special guys and extra special hug for Bailey. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Belinda, The both of you are in my thoughts and prayers especially Bailey. I do hope things turn around for the good. If you need someone to talk to do call me. I'm here for you! Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
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Dear Belinda and Bailey, I am Praying for you both today, I feel for you all the feelings that we all go though when you have to make a choice such as yours. praying that God looks down on you both with a smile and helps you both though today. Lots love for you both. Sandra Tabbs past, and Suzy Copper and Tiger. plus 2 strays that I am now feeding, will tell more about them at a better moment in time. take care [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cat-sculptures.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1193 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now!
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Thank you Sandra, we'll take all the prayers we can get. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Prayers for Bailey. Thinking of you and Bailey, and oh so hoping that improvements come your way, you have worked so hard for Bailey, I am praying for you both. take care sandra and Tabbs past.Good luck tomorrow, thinking of you . Sandra On 5/5/06, Doljan, Joan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Prayers coming your way for Bailey. He is such a trooper.Joan-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of BelindaSent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:25 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: appropriate calorie in take for a kitty Hi All,Bailey is not doing well today, he seems to to really be nauseatedand even threw up on his second feeding right when I started. I waiteda while and did manage to feed him, but on his third feeding I think he had a convulsion or a seizure. I was sitting on the couch feeding, hewas in his bed and all of a sudden he started flopping around in there,it was so quick, I barely saw what happened. It looked like he was contorting and had no control, kind of arching his back. It only lastedmaybe 5 seconds so I'm not sure what happened, but it was definitelysomething he didn't have control over. Now he is breathing a bit fast, not too bad, I have an appointment tomorrow morning. I'm just worriedhe aspirated some food.I just called my vet and she is coming in early to see him. I am notfeeding him anymore tonight. We could sure use some prayers. Thanks all ...--Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Bailey
Thank uou Joan. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: How is Bailey doing?
Hi Karen, It is a custom made blend called Zhen Wu Tang Custom Formula made by Dr Mona Boudreaux after my vet described his symptoms. It calls for a 1/4 teaspoon a day. She is in Illinois, she gives continued learning seminars to vets and techs on using chinese herbs in their practices. Dr. Mona Boudreaux 2237 W Schaumburg Rd Schaumburg, IL, 60194 847-352-0647 -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: How is Bailey doing?
Belinda, Many Many healing prayers to bailey. could you tell me what herbs you are giving for the kidneys? Karen
Re: How is Bailey doing?
Michelle, He is about the same, he hasn't had many good days lately, my vet is out of town til Friday and I'm going to get bloodwork when she gets back, it's been a month. He started some new Chinese herbs that are suppose to be specifically for the kidney's, been on them for a week or so, I havne't noticed any difference yet. We still haven't figured out what is going on with them. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
How is Bailey doing?
Hi, Belinda. How is Bailey these days? Michelle
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Thanks to the help of someone on one of the lists I belong to I was able to recover most of my lost emails and bookmarks (thank god, I had alot of great informational websites I was sick about losing). I'm going through my inbox email from the 30th of March now, still have over 500 to go through. I don't know if I'll get the passed furkids before my surgery but I will get them, just a matter of when. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Dear Belinda I'm so glad Bailey is pulling through--what a star. What a relief it must be for you to see the improvement in him. I hope the mystery of the kidney issue is solved soon, too. I'm sending prayers for Bailey and for you, and I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all this stress re your surgery. Positive vibes coming your way for a full and speedy recovery for you, and full and speedy resolution to the insurance c**p. But particularly a full and speedy recovery for you. take care Kerry M. PS I've been lurking intermittently...this year has been and continues to be a challenging one. Please know--everyone--that I think of you guys all the time, and hope and pray for all your sick kitties. You are the best, and I quote you all the time to others as being the best source if knowledge in the universe on FeLV. - Original Message - From: "Belinda Sauro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 2:52 AM Subject: Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT? > Hi Nina & All, > Bailey is doing better his bloodwork continues to be good, just did > one yesterday and his HCT is at 41%. he is still lethargic but I've > been weaning him to a lower dose of pred and now he is getting 10mgs, > down from 20mgs two and a half weeks ago, and next week we go to 5mgs. > he is more active with the lower pred dose so I think it was making him > more lethargic. His iron is also low, it was 40 - 3 weeks ago and I've > got it up to 57 now, but normal is between 65 and 125, so we have a ways > to go with that. My vet order iron injections, another feLV+ she is > treating has not been responding to the epogen and has already had two > transfusions and has gone from an HCT of 9% to 14% with the first > transfusion and from 8% to 15% with the second but the iron injection > has gotten him up to 19% and he is acting and feeling alot better. > > She also consulted with a holistic vet in Edmondton and told him about > the kidney problem, Bailey still flinches when she palpatates his right > kidney, the ultrasound showed nothing and xrays show nothing, but there > is definately something going on. The holistic vet said your kidneys > hold your essence and any chonically ill person's or animal's essence > will fade so he is sending some herbs that will specifically target > healing the kidneys. And we still have low blood pressure, it was 78 at > the vets Tuesday when we did the bloodwork. > > He is feeling alittle better though and has even been going outside the > last few days. He is out in the living room with us instead of hiding > in the bedroom. He is slowly gaining some weight back (up to 9 pounds) > and his wasting is slowly improving. > > I'm alittle worried because I am suppose to have surgery on the 5th and > if I do will have to stay in the hospital for a day or two and Mike will > have to feed him and take care of him. And when I get home I won't be > able to sit for long periods probably for a few weeks so it is going to > be hard to get on the computer. I really tried talking the Dr into > letting me go home, am having a hysterectomy and having it done with a > spinal anesthesia, I told him the only way I would do it is if they > didn't knock me out, so I did talk him into that but he said I will be > spending the night and if they have to cut me probably two nights. I > have never been away from Joey or Bailey and Joey is such a baby I hope > he will be OK. And of course I am going to be going crazy worrying > about them. I really don't want to stay in the hospital and if I feel > OK, I'm still going to try and get them to let me go home. > > PS. The reason I may or may not have the surgery is because we found > out that even though Mike's job has been telling me to go ahead and keep > my Dr. appointments all this month because we were covered, well now the > insurance say's we are NOT covered, our coverage ended in February. I'm > trying to find out about COBRA, so there is a very slim chance I may not > have the surgery until Mike goes back to work (which would be just fine > with me):) And thanks to Mikes companies blunder, I probably > racked up about 3 or 4000.00 in bills I wouldn't have if I had known!! > Mike is telling me I am having the surgery even if we don't have > insurance, but I can't see paying a 20,000.00 bill. And what's worse, > ther is the possibility that once he does go back to work, they won't > cover it because then it will be a pre existing condition, which it > wouldn't have been if I had known we weren't covered because I would > have waited until Mike went back to work to go to the Dr and find out > what was wr
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
You've got a lot going on! I'm glad Bailey is improving. It sounds like you have a wonderful vet. I had a hysterectomy a few years ago and I asked to have it done without cutting and they did. They sent me home the following day from my surgery and I had regular, general anesthesia. I had to ask specifically about it though. My doctor was planning to cut and a friend told me to ask for endoscopic surgery. So I did, and the doctor said 'ok. fine.' I don't understand why they wouldn't offer that as first choice? But evidently they don't because it's more difficult, expensive, and/or both. But it certainly is an easier recovery. I would definitely wait for the insurance to be straightened out if at all possible. Just paying your part of the insurance will be a lot of money! Take care of yourself and Bailey and keep us posted. tonya Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Nina & All,Bailey is doing better his bloodwork continues to be good, just did one yesterday and his HCT is at 41%. he is still lethargic but I've been weaning him to a lower dose of pred and now he is getting 10mgs, down from 20mgs two and a half weeks ago, and next week we go to 5mgs. he is more active with the lower pred dose so I think it was making him more lethargic. His iron is also low, it was 40 - 3 weeks ago and I've got it up to 57 now, but normal is between 65 and 125, so we have a ways to go with that. My vet order iron injections, another feLV+ she is treating has not been responding to the epogen and has already had two transfusions and has gone from an HCT of 9% to 14% with the first transfusion and from 8% to 15% with the second but the iron injection has gotten him up to 19% and he is acting and feeling alot better.She also consulted with a holistic vet in Edmondton and told him about the kidney problem, Bailey still flinches when she palpatates his right kidney, the ultrasound showed nothing and xrays show nothing, but there is definately something going on. The holistic vet said your kidneys hold your essence and any chonically ill person's or animal's essence will fade so he is sending some herbs that will specifically target healing the kidneys. And we still have low blood pressure, it was 78 at the vets Tuesday when we did the bloodwork.He is feeling alittle better though and has even been going outside the last few days. He is out in the living room with us instead of hiding in the bedroom. He is slowly gaining some weight back (up to 9 pounds) and his wasting is slowly improving. I'm alittle worried because I am suppose to have surgery on the 5th and if I do will have to stay in the hospital for a day or two and Mike will have to feed him and take care of him. And when I get home I won't be able to sit for long periods probably for a few weeks so it is going to be hard to get on the computer. I really tried talking the Dr into letting me go home, am having a hysterectomy and having it done with a spinal anesthesia, I told him the only way I would do it is if they didn't knock me out, so I did talk him into that but he said I will be spending the night and if they have to cut me probably two nights. I have never been away from Joey or Bailey and Joey is such a baby I hope he will be OK. And of course I am going to be going crazy worrying about them. I really don't want to stay in the hospital and if I feel OK, I'm still going to try and get them to let me go home.PS. The reason I may or may not have the surgery is because we found out that even though Mike's job has been telling me to go ahead and keep my Dr. appointments all this month because we were covered, well now the insurance say's we are NOT covered, our coverage ended in February. I'm trying to find out about COBRA, so there is a very slim chance I may not have the surgery until Mike goes back to work (which would be just fine with me) :) And thanks to Mikes companies blunder, I probably racked up about 3 or 4000.00 in bills I wouldn't have if I had known!! Mike is telling me I am having the surgery even if we don't have insurance, but I can't see paying a 20,000.00 bill. And what's worse, ther is the possibility that once he does go back to work, they won't cover it because then it will be a pre existing condition, which it wouldn't have been if I had known we weren't covered because I would have waited until Mike went back to work to go to the Dr and find out what was wrong, so we may end up having to sue his company!! What a mess :(So please forgive me if the service is sporadic the next couple of weeks, the stress of getting so far behind on things is making me crazy. I sure hope the bad things for this year are over with!!-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats
RE: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Belinda, I understand where you're coming from--I just wanted to get it over too! Are you getting this 'laser' surgery or the regular hyst? Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 4:12 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT? Wendy, No I thought about it but I decided I just wanted to get it over with, I have researched all the different options and with the one other that only involves minor surgery by just removing the affected areas, if they don't get it all I may end up getting the hysterectomy anyway and I do not want to go through this twice. >>> Also, have you had a second opinion on needing a hysterectomy >>> -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Great! That's awesome! --- Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > PS. Got the cobra thing all squared away and the HR > department talked > the insurance into letting them cover us for this > month so that is > hopefully no longer an issue. > > -- > Belinda > Happiness is being owned by cats ... > > Be-Mi-Kitties ... > http://www.bemikitties.com > > Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens > http://adopt.bemikitties.com > > FeLV Candle Light Service > http://www.bemikitties.com/cls > > HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) > http://HostDesign4U.com > > --- > > BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) > http://bmk.bemikitties.com > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
PS. Got the cobra thing all squared away and the HR department talked the insurance into letting them cover us for this month so that is hopefully no longer an issue. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Wendy, No I thought about it but I decided I just wanted to get it over with, I have researched all the different options and with the one other that only involves minor surgery by just removing the affected areas, if they don't get it all I may end up getting the hysterectomy anyway and I do not want to go through this twice. Also, have you had a second opinion on needing a hysterectomy >>> -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Oh my goodness Belinda! You certainly have a lot on your plate. I'm so pleased to hear about Bailey's improvement. You guys are amazing. When my babies are in crisis, any improvement, no matter how small is cause for celebration because it shows movement in the right direction. Cobra is expensive, but nothing like the $20,000. for the operation. Blessings and good wishes for you and your babies. I'm sure you've talked to them about possibly being away for awhile, they'll do fine and I'm sure Mike will be extra sensitive to their needs knowing how important it is to you. We understand completely, you do so much for us, please don't let concerns about falling behind with your work with the list give you added anxiety. Let us know what's going on. Much love, Nina Belinda Sauro wrote: Hi Nina & All, Bailey is doing better his bloodwork continues to be good, just did one yesterday and his HCT is at 41%. he is still lethargic but I've been weaning him to a lower dose of pred and now he is getting 10mgs, down from 20mgs two and a half weeks ago, and next week we go to 5mgs. he is more active with the lower pred dose so I think it was making him more lethargic. His iron is also low, it was 40 - 3 weeks ago and I've got it up to 57 now, but normal is between 65 and 125, so we have a ways to go with that. My vet order iron injections, another feLV+ she is treating has not been responding to the epogen and has already had two transfusions and has gone from an HCT of 9% to 14% with the first transfusion and from 8% to 15% with the second but the iron injection has gotten him up to 19% and he is acting and feeling alot better. She also consulted with a holistic vet in Edmondton and told him about the kidney problem, Bailey still flinches when she palpatates his right kidney, the ultrasound showed nothing and xrays show nothing, but there is definately something going on. The holistic vet said your kidneys hold your essence and any chonically ill person's or animal's essence will fade so he is sending some herbs that will specifically target healing the kidneys. And we still have low blood pressure, it was 78 at the vets Tuesday when we did the bloodwork. He is feeling alittle better though and has even been going outside the last few days. He is out in the living room with us instead of hiding in the bedroom. He is slowly gaining some weight back (up to 9 pounds) and his wasting is slowly improving. I'm alittle worried because I am suppose to have surgery on the 5th and if I do will have to stay in the hospital for a day or two and Mike will have to feed him and take care of him. And when I get home I won't be able to sit for long periods probably for a few weeks so it is going to be hard to get on the computer. I really tried talking the Dr into letting me go home, am having a hysterectomy and having it done with a spinal anesthesia, I told him the only way I would do it is if they didn't knock me out, so I did talk him into that but he said I will be spending the night and if they have to cut me probably two nights. I have never been away from Joey or Bailey and Joey is such a baby I hope he will be OK. And of course I am going to be going crazy worrying about them. I really don't want to stay in the hospital and if I feel OK, I'm still going to try and get them to let me go home. PS. The reason I may or may not have the surgery is because we found out that even though Mike's job has been telling me to go ahead and keep my Dr. appointments all this month because we were covered, well now the insurance say's we are NOT covered, our coverage ended in February. I'm trying to find out about COBRA, so there is a very slim chance I may not have the surgery until Mike goes back to work (which would be just fine with me):) And thanks to Mikes companies blunder, I probably racked up about 3 or 4000.00 in bills I wouldn't have if I had known!! Mike is telling me I am having the surgery even if we don't have insurance, but I can't see paying a 20,000.00 bill. And what's worse, ther is the possibility that once he does go back to work, they won't cover it because then it will be a pre existing condition, which it wouldn't have been if I had known we weren't covered because I would have waited until Mike went back to work to go to the Dr and find out what was wrong, so we may end up having to sue his company!! What a mess:( So please forgive me if the service is sporadic the next couple of weeks, the stress of getting so far behind on things is making me crazy. I sure hope the bad things for this year are over with!!
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Belinda, I am pretty sure that the employer should have sent to you a form to complete to get on COBRA. I think the employer has a certain amount of days to do this once your insurance ends. You might want to ask somebody about this. In some cases the insurance company will send you the info. and in some cases the employer is responsible. I live in TN and with my new insurance my employer has to send the COBRA info. out offering it. I know the old insurance we had the insurance company did it. I am not for sure but I think they only have something like 14 days to get this out. They can get into trouble if they don't offer your husband COBRA. I agree with Wendy you should be able to pick up the COBRA from the time your husband lost the coverage. I don't know when that was and COBRA can be expensive but it would well be worth it considering the circumstances. Good luck if you do end up having the surgery. Be very careful with yourself and don't try lifting anything or overdo it when you get home. I had to have a hysterectomy about 10 years ago. Cindy --- wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Belinda, > > I hope that the insurance situation is alleviated. > I > think you are eligible to sign up for Cobra up to 8 > weeks after your insurance is terminated, but don't > quote me on that date. If you are, then get it, > although you might have to back pay a little on > Cobra, > which might cover those 3-4k$ in bills. I am not > sure > though. Sounds like you can't trust the people at > his > HR dept. If Cobra will cover and you can still get > it, even if it is a little pricey, go ahead and have > your surgery if the doc says you need it! Take care > of yourself. It's a shame we have to play our > health > to the tune of the insurance companies!!! Also, > have > you had a second opinion on needing a hysterectomy? > > Glad to hear that Bailey is doing well! That's > fantastic news. You've been so diligent in fighting > for him. It makes us all proud to know you... > > :) > Wendy > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Belinda, I hope that the insurance situation is alleviated. I think you are eligible to sign up for Cobra up to 8 weeks after your insurance is terminated, but don't quote me on that date. If you are, then get it, although you might have to back pay a little on Cobra, which might cover those 3-4k$ in bills. I am not sure though. Sounds like you can't trust the people at his HR dept. If Cobra will cover and you can still get it, even if it is a little pricey, go ahead and have your surgery if the doc says you need it! Take care of yourself. It's a shame we have to play our health to the tune of the insurance companies!!! Also, have you had a second opinion on needing a hysterectomy? Glad to hear that Bailey is doing well! That's fantastic news. You've been so diligent in fighting for him. It makes us all proud to know you... :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: How's Bailey & Other Stuff some of it OT?
Hi Nina & All, Bailey is doing better his bloodwork continues to be good, just did one yesterday and his HCT is at 41%. he is still lethargic but I've been weaning him to a lower dose of pred and now he is getting 10mgs, down from 20mgs two and a half weeks ago, and next week we go to 5mgs. he is more active with the lower pred dose so I think it was making him more lethargic. His iron is also low, it was 40 - 3 weeks ago and I've got it up to 57 now, but normal is between 65 and 125, so we have a ways to go with that. My vet order iron injections, another feLV+ she is treating has not been responding to the epogen and has already had two transfusions and has gone from an HCT of 9% to 14% with the first transfusion and from 8% to 15% with the second but the iron injection has gotten him up to 19% and he is acting and feeling alot better. She also consulted with a holistic vet in Edmondton and told him about the kidney problem, Bailey still flinches when she palpatates his right kidney, the ultrasound showed nothing and xrays show nothing, but there is definately something going on. The holistic vet said your kidneys hold your essence and any chonically ill person's or animal's essence will fade so he is sending some herbs that will specifically target healing the kidneys. And we still have low blood pressure, it was 78 at the vets Tuesday when we did the bloodwork. He is feeling alittle better though and has even been going outside the last few days. He is out in the living room with us instead of hiding in the bedroom. He is slowly gaining some weight back (up to 9 pounds) and his wasting is slowly improving. I'm alittle worried because I am suppose to have surgery on the 5th and if I do will have to stay in the hospital for a day or two and Mike will have to feed him and take care of him. And when I get home I won't be able to sit for long periods probably for a few weeks so it is going to be hard to get on the computer. I really tried talking the Dr into letting me go home, am having a hysterectomy and having it done with a spinal anesthesia, I told him the only way I would do it is if they didn't knock me out, so I did talk him into that but he said I will be spending the night and if they have to cut me probably two nights. I have never been away from Joey or Bailey and Joey is such a baby I hope he will be OK. And of course I am going to be going crazy worrying about them. I really don't want to stay in the hospital and if I feel OK, I'm still going to try and get them to let me go home. PS. The reason I may or may not have the surgery is because we found out that even though Mike's job has been telling me to go ahead and keep my Dr. appointments all this month because we were covered, well now the insurance say's we are NOT covered, our coverage ended in February. I'm trying to find out about COBRA, so there is a very slim chance I may not have the surgery until Mike goes back to work (which would be just fine with me):) And thanks to Mikes companies blunder, I probably racked up about 3 or 4000.00 in bills I wouldn't have if I had known!! Mike is telling me I am having the surgery even if we don't have insurance, but I can't see paying a 20,000.00 bill. And what's worse, ther is the possibility that once he does go back to work, they won't cover it because then it will be a pre existing condition, which it wouldn't have been if I had known we weren't covered because I would have waited until Mike went back to work to go to the Dr and find out what was wrong, so we may end up having to sue his company!! What a mess:( So please forgive me if the service is sporadic the next couple of weeks, the stress of getting so far behind on things is making me crazy. I sure hope the bad things for this year are over with!! -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
How's Bailey?
Belinda, We haven't heard an update from you in a while about Bailey. How is he doing? Nina
Re: [felinelymphomacaregivers] Bailey Update
Hmmm - blood transfusion, liver shake? Gloria - Original Message - From: "Belinda Sauro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "FeLV Talk List [New]" ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [felinelymphomacaregivers] Bailey Update Now to make things even trickier, with all of Bailey's bloodwork being normal again, I just got the results of his iron test and he is low 41, with normal being 65 to 125??? Any ideas??? I've made an appointment for an ultrasound, originally had it for Tuesday but decided to try to get an earlier appointment, they squeezed me in tomorrow. We will be checking kidney's, speen, liver, intestines and looking for enlarged lymphnodes. If she see's anything that doesn't look right we will get fine needle aspirates of the area. Have also ordered a higher calorie food PD, which is for birthing animals and animals that have been traumatized. Hopefully he will start to put on some weight. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com
Fw: Belinda Bailey Tabbs and Sandra
To: Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 6:55 PM Subject: Belinda Bailey Tabbs and Sandra Dear Belinda Thanks for thinking of us, I am still trying to get it, may be Thursday, I now have it on order but will only believe it when I have got it, Spain is notorious for sending you round in circles and making you dance to there tune, but heres hoping. But we have just done another blood test today, and I am hoping for a improvement on his readings, He is still eating and holding his own, I am so afraid to get my hopes up, but he is not getting any worst dare I say. and ,I am hoping that the Interferon is working, the second batch cost me 500 euros, so I am hoping that when I have to order a 3rd batch that I will be able to cut down the amount of dosing that he is on. Which is every day at 0.25 my vet is has suggested inject every other day and by mouth each day in between, because we are unsure if the Interferon omega works the same as the one that you use, comments please. I have managed to get the L-lysine from the Uk that arrived yesterday, Keep your fingers crossed for me and Tabbs that just may be we are making some head way, I will let you know what the blood test come out at. I Have prayed for you and Bailey and oh so hope that things take a change for the better. thinking of you both, take care Kindest regards Sandra [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cat-sculptures.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1148 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1157 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now!
Fw: Belinda Bailey Tabbs and Sandra
If you have are ready had this e mail sorry, but my computer is playing up and I am finding some of my replies in the delete box To: Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 6:55 PM Subject: Belinda Bailey Tabbs and Sandra Dear Belinda Thanks for thinking of us, I am still trying to get it, may be Thursday, I now have it on order but will only believe it when I have got it, Spain is notorious for sending you round in circles and making you dance to there tune, but heres hoping. But we have just done another blood test today, and I am hoping for a improvement on his readings, He is still eating and holding his own, I am so afraid to get my hopes up, but he is not getting any worst dare I say. and ,I am hoping that the Interferon is working, the second batch cost me 500 euros, so I am hoping that when I have to order a 3rd batch that I will be able to cut down the amount of dosing that he is on. Which is every day at 0.25 my vet is has suggested inject every other day and by mouth each day in between, because we are unsure if the Interferon omega works the same as the one that you use, comments please. I have managed to get the L-lysine from the Uk that arrived yesterday, Keep your fingers crossed for me and Tabbs that just may be we are making some head way, I will let you know what the blood test come out at. I Have prayed for you and Bailey and oh so hope that things take a change for the better. thinking of you both, take care Kindest regards Sandra [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cat-sculptures.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1148 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1157 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now!
RE :Bailey
Belinda Well at least you won part of the battle and Bailey is not longer anemic. Hugs to him and I hope he starts feeling better soonI am just so happy he is at least doing better with the anemia part. That is really tough been there and I didn't have luck with battling anemia. Hugss Carla
