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What great news - hope Garfunkle goes from strength to strength and that you are also managing to get the research together that you wanted Hideyo. Hope you got my mails ok. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy & Angel Bramble
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That is such good news about Garfunkle - I'm so pleased he decided he didn't want to go to the bridge just yet. Keep it up Garfunkle xx Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy, & Angel Bramble
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Hideyo- I am sorry to hear about Garfunkle, but glad to know that you were granted that extra time with him to say your goodbyes and send him off to his new life. That was a very touching email. You sound like a very special person that Garfunkle and every one of your kitties is lucky to have. Hugs to you... Rebecca
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Hideyo, I am so sorry that you lost Garfunkle. I was so surprised to read your email today, and I thought back to when he was in such a dire situation not too long ago, and how he pulled out probably so that he could spend more time with you and probably to help you prepare for this, if that's possible. I am very interested to hear what the AC tells you. Please share when and if you are able to. I will keep you in my prayers, and again, I am so sorry about Garfunkle. :) Wendy __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/
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Hideyo, I am so sorry for your loss. You had such a strong tie to Garfunkle. I know your love will help light his way home. I understand - Gloria On Nov 28, 2005, at 11:50 AM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: ... This morning, he crossed the bridge to his new and a better life.. life without no pain. He fought so hard for me, and we fought so hard together..he was with me in my arms when he took the last breath. Nina, you were right,,, I am never going to be ready for them to leave.. but at least, Garfunkle gave me the 2nd chance so that I could cherish the time with him, and I did. But, I wanted more.
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Dear Hideyo, I'm sooo sorry to hear this - there are no words really, so I'm sending cyber-hugs and prayers to you. You are such a good meowmie, please be gentle with yourself. Kat (Mew Jersey)
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Rebecca, thank you very much for your sweet email - I appreciate it so very much. When I felt that he might be getting ready to cross the bridge.. I cried and begged him not to go.. I said to him.. you can't leave me here without you, Garfunkle and I realized that it was selfish and cruel thing for me to ask.. so.. I asked him.. no matter where you are, I will always love you, and think of you.. our souls will be together.. so if you need to go... don't worry.. I will be ok.. just remember that everyone loves you so very much.. you are and always will be my favorite Garfunkle.. I wish he did not suffer too much at the end.. he had a difficult time breathing at the end.. but now he is free of pain.. and feeling better. Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of veggiepugs Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:31 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Garfunkle Hideyo- I am sorry to hear about Garfunkle, but glad to know that you were granted that extra time with him to say your goodbyes and send him off to his new life. That was a very touching email. You sound like a very special person that Garfunkle and every one of your kitties is lucky to have. Hugs to you... Rebecca
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Thank you so very much, Wendy.. I will write you back again after I talk to Jasmin (my AC).. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:45 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Garfunkle Hideyo, I am so sorry that you lost Garfunkle. I was so surprised to read your email today, and I thought back to when he was in such a dire situation not too long ago, and how he pulled out probably so that he could spend more time with you and probably to help you prepare for this, if that's possible. I am very interested to hear what the AC tells you. Please share when and if you are able to. I will keep you in my prayers, and again, I am so sorry about Garfunkle. :) Wendy __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/
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aw, hideyo, i'm so sorry that garfunkle had to leave. but i'm happy for both of you, that you had some really good memory-making time together before he left. i see him racing around at the bridge, big grin on his face, being all healthy and happy--and carrying all your love with him the holding them and crying for them not to go--oh, i wish i didn't know that one so well. i know i have no right to keep them with me FOR me when it's their time i still can laugh as i remember hugging one of my darlings, telling her that it was okay for her to go whenever she needed to, that i loved her and would be fine, thanking her for being such a good companion--then, five minutes later, crying into her neck, "mommy's not ready to let you go!" and, the next minute, telling her, yet again, that it was her choice and her need that was most important... my heart is with you, hideyo. MC -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Oh.. MaryChristine.. I so understand what you mean. I just have a huge hole in my heart right now.. try to be positive, but feel so empty.. and am afraid of going home, finding out that he is not waiting for me like he used to.. Gosh I hate to go home and not being able to see him at places he was...I am so sad, MaryChristine. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 1:43 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Garfunkle aw, hideyo, i'm so sorry that garfunkle had to leave. but i'm happy for both of you, that you had some really good memory-making time together before he left. i see him racing around at the bridge, big grin on his face, being all healthy and happy--and carrying all your love with him the holding them and crying for them not to go--oh, i wish i didn't know that one so well. i know i have no right to keep them with me FOR me when it's their time i still can laugh as i remember hugging one of my darlings, telling her that it was okay for her to go whenever she needed to, that i loved her and would be fine, thanking her for being such a good companion--then, five minutes later, crying into her neck, "mommy's not ready to let you go!" and, the next minute, telling her, yet again, that it was her choice and her need that was most important... my heart is with you, hideyo. MC -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Thank you, Katy.. I like being a "meowmie"...cute.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Garfunkle Dear Hideyo, I'm sooo sorry to hear this - there are no words really, so I'm sending cyber-hugs and prayers to you. You are such a good meowmie, please be gentle with yourself. Kat (Mew Jersey)
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Sorry,, I meant to write.. Kat..., Kat... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 1:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Garfunkle Thank you, Katy.. I like being a "meowmie"...cute.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Garfunkle Dear Hideyo, I'm sooo sorry to hear this - there are no words really, so I'm sending cyber-hugs and prayers to you. You are such a good meowmie, please be gentle with yourself. Kat (Mew Jersey)
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Hideyo, I'm sorry, too. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you to lose Garfunkle. I know he brought you a lot of love. I hope you always feel him near you. Peace and comfort, Sandy
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Thank you, Sandy --- it means a lot to me and Garfunkle. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dudes Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 8:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Garfunkle Hideyo, I'm sorry, too. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you to lose Garfunkle. I know he brought you a lot of love. I hope you always feel him near you. Peace and comfort, Sandy
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Thank you, Gloria. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gloria Lane Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 6:45 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Garfunkle Hideyo, I am so sorry for your loss. You had such a strong tie to Garfunkle. I know your love will help light his way home. I understand - Gloria On Nov 28, 2005, at 11:50 AM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: > ... > > This morning, he crossed the bridge to his new and a better life.. > life > without no pain. He fought so hard for me, and we fought so hard > together..he was with me in my arms when he took the last breath. > Nina, > you were right,,, I am never going to be ready for them to leave.. but > at least, Garfunkle gave me the 2nd chance so that I could cherish the > time with him, and I did. But, I wanted more.
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Hi, everyone. I talked to my baby, Garfunkle via Jasmine who is my AC last night. After Jasmine connected with Garfunkle, and before I started asking questions, she just started expressing how surprised she was as to how much Garfunkle loves and misses me – she said, oh my gosh, Hideyo, I can’t believe how full of love Garfunkle is for you, and how much he misses you. He is sending you so much love to you right now. And that made me cry. He is feeling so wonderfully physically – he just misses me very much (in a physical sense) – I apologized to Garfunkle that I should have noticed his illness sooner so I could have saved his life.. and he told me –not to regret anything I did for a second… he is where he needs to be right now and before he came into this life, he knew what he was getting into.. he said that being with me was the best part of his life.. (I rescued him as a stray boy when he was already an adult) –he got at times stressed out by all other kitties around.. but he said that it was not too bad.. She told me that he is right there with you, can you feel him? He told me that he is not going to anywhere – he is going to be right here with me – so not to worry.. he also has a couple of kitties he was closed to.. and he will also connect with him on a spiritual level, he told me not to worry.. Jasmine thought he is such a special cat! And she couldn’t believe the strength of the bond we have for each other… I am feeling much better knowing that Garfunkle is feeling happy and is right besides me.. he said that he hears my voice all the time (I call him name still all the time, talking to him) – there was a big hole in my heart,, now my baby Garfunkle filled it with his love and I feel a whole again…
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Hi, everyone, thank you so very much for your kinds words – Garfunkle and I appreciate it very much – he is resting peacefully right now – I need to get back to him very quickly. I wrapped him around with blanket and heat pad.. whenever I pet him, he tries very hard to purr – I love this boy – he is one of my favorite feral boy – I am going to spend as much time as possible, and praying that a miracle will happen to him. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 4:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Pictures of Cricket on Web! oops!!! My apology wasn't watching what I typed instead of she I meant "HE" Sorry Wendy!!! Terrie Mohr TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Owner/Driver Check 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/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html Petfinder.com Adopt a Homeless Pet! http://www.petfinder.com/ http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.petloss.com/ TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS https://www.paypal.com/
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Hi Hideyo, I know you don't have a lot of time to read emails so I will try to keep this short. I am happy that you are keeping vigil with Garfunkle while he is ill. I so hope he pulls through. I wish we could all be there with our furangels when they are so sick. Don't give up hope Hideyo!!! Please keep us posted on Garfunkle. Prayers- Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, everyone, thank you so very much for your kinds > words - Garfunkle > and I appreciate it very much - he is resting > peacefully right now - I > need to get back to him very quickly. I wrapped him > around with blanket > and heat pad.. whenever I pet him, he tries very > hard to purr - I love > this boy - he is one of my favorite feral boy - I am > going to spend as > much time as possible, and praying that a miracle > will happen to him. > > > > _ > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 4:37 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: Pictures of Cricket on Web! > > > > oops!!! My apology wasn't watching what I typed > instead of she I meant > "HE" > > Sorry Wendy!!! > > > > > > Terrie Mohr > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS > SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE > Owner/Driver > Check 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/wasiameserescue > > > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html > > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html > > Petfinder.com > Adopt a Homeless Pet! > > http://www.petfinder.com/ > > http://www.felineleukemia.org/ > http://www.petloss.com/ > > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS > https://www.paypal.com/ > > > <http://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/icon/verification_seal.gif> > > > __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
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Hi Wendy and list, I heard from Hideyo today, she had wonderful news. Not only is Garfunkle still with us, but he's improved! His temp is up to, I think she said 99.6, (still low, but so much better). He's not eating on his own, but he's moving around more and he doesn't appear to be as jaundiced. She thinks the subq fluids must be flushing his system, but she still doesn't know exactly what the problem is. Keep praying and sending her and Garfunkle good thoughts! Nina wendy wrote: Hi Hideyo, I know you don't have a lot of time to read emails so I will try to keep this short. I am happy that you are keeping vigil with Garfunkle while he is ill. I so hope he pulls through. I wish we could all be there with our furangels when they are so sick. Don't give up hope Hideyo!!! Please keep us posted on Garfunkle. Prayers- Wendy
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That's great news, Nina. I emailed her late last night wondering how things were. Let's hope the little fellow just keeps getting better and better. kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: my baby Garfunkle Hi Wendy and list, I heard from Hideyo today, she had wonderful news. Not only is Garfunkle still with us, but he's improved! His temp is up to, I think she said 99.6, (still low, but so much better). He's not eating on his own, but he's moving around more and he doesn't appear to be as jaundiced. She thinks the subq fluids must be flushing his system, but she still doesn't know exactly what the problem is. Keep praying and sending her and Garfunkle good thoughts! Nina wendy wrote: >Hi Hideyo, > >I know you don't have a lot of time to read emails so >I will try to keep this short. I am happy that you >are keeping vigil with Garfunkle while he is ill. I >so hope he pulls through. I wish we could all be >there with our furangels when they are so sick. Don't >give up hope Hideyo!!! Please keep us posted on >Garfunkle. > >Prayers- >Wendy > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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WOO-HOO Way to go, Garfunkle! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec & Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Nina To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 7:23 PM Subject: Re: my baby Garfunkle Hi Wendy and list,I heard from Hideyo today, she had wonderful news. Not only is Garfunkle still with us, but he's improved! His temp is up to, I think she said 99.6, (still low, but so much better). He's not eating on his own, but he's moving around more and he doesn't appear to be as jaundiced. She thinks the subq fluids must be flushing his system, but she still doesn't know exactly what the problem is. Keep praying and sending her and Garfunkle good thoughts!Ninawendy wrote:>Hi Hideyo,>>I know you don't have a lot of time to read emails so>I will try to keep this short. I am happy that you>are keeping vigil with Garfunkle while he is ill. I>so hope he pulls through. I wish we could all be>there with our furangels when they are so sick. Don't>give up hope Hideyo!!! Please keep us posted on>Garfunkle.>>Prayers->Wendy>
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Nina, I am elated to hear about Garfunkle's improvement! That's awesome! I hope he continues to turn around. It's amazing what the love and care of an "owner" can do for these little furballs. You go Hideyo! :) Wendy --- Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Wendy and list, > I heard from Hideyo today, she had wonderful news. > Not only is > Garfunkle still with us, but he's improved! His > temp is up to, I think > she said 99.6, (still low, but so much better). > He's not eating on his > own, but he's moving around more and he doesn't > appear to be as > jaundiced. She thinks the subq fluids must be > flushing his system, but > she still doesn't know exactly what the problem is. > Keep praying and > sending her and Garfunkle good thoughts! > Nina > > wendy wrote: > > >Hi Hideyo, > > > >I know you don't have a lot of time to read emails > so > >I will try to keep this short. I am happy that you > >are keeping vigil with Garfunkle while he is ill. > I > >so hope he pulls through. I wish we could all be > >there with our furangels when they are so sick. > Don't > >give up hope Hideyo!!! Please keep us posted on > >Garfunkle. > > > >Prayers- > >Wendy > > > > > __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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wonderful, hideyo--i think that we all HOPE this is what our critters could/would tell us. (i also think that this is exactly the reassurance we would get if we were able to hear from them directly--i know i'll try to remember, next time that one moves on, that they really ARE fine, that they know that we did the best we could, and that our love follows them onto the next stage of the journey--and that only their bodies leave us, not their hearts.) MC On 12/1/05, Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi, everyone. I talked to my baby, Garfunkle via Jasmine who is my AC last > night. > > After Jasmine connected with Garfunkle, and before I started asking > questions, she just started expressing how surprised she was as to how much > Garfunkle loves and misses me – she said, oh my gosh, Hideyo, I can't > believe how full of love Garfunkle is for you, and how much he misses you. > He is sending you so much love to you right now. And that made me cry. He > is feeling so wonderfully physically – he just misses me very much (in a > physical sense) – I apologized to Garfunkle that I should have noticed his > illness sooner so I could have saved his life.. and he told me –not to > regret anything I did for a second… he is where he needs to be right now and > before he came into this life, he knew what he was getting into.. he said > that being with me was the best part of his life.. (I rescued him as a stray > boy when he was already an adult) –he got at times stressed out by all other > kitties around.. but he said that it was not too bad.. > > > > She told me that he is right there with you, can you feel him? He told me > that he is not going to anywhere – he is going to be right here with me – so > not to worry.. he also has a couple of kitties he was closed to.. and he > will also connect with him on a spiritual level, he told me not to worry.. > Jasmine thought he is such a special cat! And she couldn't believe the > strength of the bond we have for each other… > > > > I am feeling much better knowing that Garfunkle is feeling happy and is > right besides me.. he said that he hears my voice all the time (I call him > name still all the time, talking to him) – there was a big hole in my > heart,, now my baby Garfunkle filled it with his love and I feel a whole > again… > > > > -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Hideyo, Thank you so much for sharing your communication with Garfunkle with us. It makes me feel better and I am going to go home tonight and talk to Cricket out loud while my husband and nephew wonder if I am crazy. But I don't care. I just want to connect with Cricket again. I am starting to think I am seeing things, mainly when I am in my bed at night. My husband is sick right now; he has a little cold and last night I woke up because he was restless and making noises in his sleep. When I looked his way, I swear I saw these clear bubbles floating up from his body. It was the strangest thing and I know I was awake and I'm not taking any drugs so I know it wasn't a hallucination. I have no idea what it was but I like to think maybe it was Cricket's spirit. It's been a little weird in our house since Cricket died on a weird, kind of unexplainable level. I so glad you got to communicate with Garfunkle, and that he is happy and sends so much love to you. You must be relieved! :) Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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Title: Message Hideyo, I'm so glad and happy for you that you're feeling at peace in regard to sweet Garfunkle. much love and big hugs, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 12:30 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: reunion with Garfunkle Hi, everyone. I talked to my baby, Garfunkle via Jasmine who is my AC last night. After Jasmine connected with Garfunkle, and before I started asking questions, she just started expressing how surprised she was as to how much Garfunkle loves and misses me – she said, oh my gosh, Hideyo, I can’t believe how full of love Garfunkle is for you, and how much he misses you. He is sending you so much love to you right now. And that made me cry. He is feeling so wonderfully physically – he just misses me very much (in a physical sense) – I apologized to Garfunkle that I should have noticed his illness sooner so I could have saved his life.. and he told me –not to regret anything I did for a second… he is where he needs to be right now and before he came into this life, he knew what he was getting into.. he said that being with me was the best part of his life.. (I rescued him as a stray boy when he was already an adult) –he got at times stressed out by all other kitties around.. but he said that it was not too bad.. She told me that he is right there with you, can you feel him? He told me that he is not going to anywhere – he is going to be right here with me – so not to worry.. he also has a couple of kitties he was closed to.. and he will also connect with him on a spiritual level, he told me not to worry.. Jasmine thought he is such a special cat! And she couldn’t believe the strength of the bond we have for each other… I am feeling much better knowing that Garfunkle is feeling happy and is right besides me.. he said that he hears my voice all the time (I call him name still all the time, talking to him) – there was a big hole in my heart,, now my baby Garfunkle filled it with his love and I feel a whole again… =00IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisorThis email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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Dear Wendy, I can so guarantee that Cricket's strong soul is right besides you, too! Jasmine also shared her experience regarding her recent lost kitty who died of cancer.. she saw her in her room and all of sudden, she said, that her emptiness of feeling from losing her went away, and she was filled with love from her kitty.. yep.. keep talking to Cricket, he can certainly hear you and sees you.. Much love to you and Cricket. Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 12:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: reunion with Garfunkle Hideyo, Thank you so much for sharing your communication with Garfunkle with us. It makes me feel better and I am going to go home tonight and talk to Cricket out loud while my husband and nephew wonder if I am crazy. But I don't care. I just want to connect with Cricket again. I am starting to think I am seeing things, mainly when I am in my bed at night. My husband is sick right now; he has a little cold and last night I woke up because he was restless and making noises in his sleep. When I looked his way, I swear I saw these clear bubbles floating up from his body. It was the strangest thing and I know I was awake and I'm not taking any drugs so I know it wasn't a hallucination. I have no idea what it was but I like to think maybe it was Cricket's spirit. It's been a little weird in our house since Cricket died on a weird, kind of unexplainable level. I so glad you got to communicate with Garfunkle, and that he is happy and sends so much love to you. You must be relieved! :) Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Part 2: A miracle of Garfunkle
I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner – he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner – when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldn’t believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he won’t be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that it’s probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold… still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didn’t… The next day, a miracle happened.. I touched him, and he felt a little warmer - so I checked his temperature and it registered! It was 93 something, It’s still low. but it registered! I was so excited. I thought first it was because of a warm fluid.. but what the heck! It’s registered!!! You will be surprised how much we take for granted of a normal temperature! I don’t get scared of high fever anymore, as it means that a body still has a strength to generate the temperature.. but when the temp is low.. I know it’s a bad sign…and I was so excited to have 93 temperature on him! Anyway, I did not sleep next day, either, I kept doing the same thing,,, in the middle of night 4 am, I went to Walgreen to get some laxtone (?) which is supposed to help get rid of toxins in liver.. I told Garfunkle.. to wait for me while I ran on an errand, and not think about crossing the bridge.. anyway..he waited for me, the next day came, the temp was even higher, like 96… and I started thinking that is he feeling better? I spoke to my AC, Jasmine, a day before, and he did not mind if I put him sleep then. he felt that he found a way out and he felt that his time was approaching.. I asked if he was in pain,, and she said not.. just a bit uncomfortable, he feels some type of blockage on his left side.. so, I thought, if he is not in pain, I am going to try to see if I can make it better… And the next day, I talked to jasmine again, as expected, he was feeling much better. The problem has not gone away, but he is feeling much better. Now, his temperature is back to normal, 101.5 he is not 100% well or anything, he still does not eat, but he is definitely feeling better and he is definitely alive!!! He moves around a bit.. he can even jump on a couch (before he couldn’t even walk at all .. he would crawl… - he is still weak.. but if you see him on Friday, you will be shocked how much he improved! I just never saw a cat who was that close to death, and made it through… I am just so proud of my boy. Everyone, thank you for all your prayers, but please continue to pray for him as he is going to need it! But I have to tell everyone don’t give up to soon, because a miracle could happen! And I was this close to give it up! Also, Ruby-E, my feral girl is doing much better, she is a happy camper now, she eats better and play more – I am glad that I got her dental done after all. And I got all 4 cats out of the pound yesterday whose owners are in jail as mentioned in the previous email – they got URIs from the pound, but now they are safe and sound --- I cried to see them again.
RE: Part3: A miracle of Garfunkle
Yesterday and today, his temperature is back to normal, 101.5 he is not 100% well or anything, he still does not eat, but he is definitely feeling better and he is definitely alive!!! He moves around a little bit, too.. he can even jump on a couch (before he couldn’t even walk at all .. he would crawl… - he is still weak.. but if you see him on Friday, you will be shocked how much he improved! I just never saw a cat who was that close to death, and made it through… I am just so proud of my boy. Everyone, thank you for all your prayers, but please continue to pray for him as he is going to need it! But I have to tell everyone don’t give up to soon, because a miracle could happen! And I was this close to give it up! My vet was just shocked that he recovered that much! Also, Ruby-E, my feral girl is doing much better, she is a happy camper now, she eats better and play more – I am glad that I got her dental done after all. And I got all 4 cats out of the pound yesterday whose owners are in jail as mentioned in the previous email – they got URIs from the pound, but now they are safe and sound --- I cried to see them again.
Re: Part3: A miracle of Garfunkle
Hideyo, I am so happy to hear about Garfunkle's rebounding! I will continue to keep him in my prayers. I do believe in miracles. Hugs, Patti
Re: Part3: A miracle of Garfunkle
Patti, I love the sleeping kitty at the end of your post! So cute! Sandy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:37 PM Subject: Re: Part3: A miracle of Garfunkle Hideyo, I am so happy to hear about Garfunkle's rebounding! I will continue to keep him in my prayers. I do believe in miracles. Hugs, Patti
RE: Part 2: A miracle of Garfunkle
From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 3:25 PM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: Part 2: A miracle of Garfunkle I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner – he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner – when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldn’t believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he won’t be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that it’s probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold… still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didn’t… The next day, a miracle happened.. I touched him, and he felt a little warmer - so I checked his temperature and it registered! It was 93 something, It’s still low. but it registered! I was so excited. I thought first it was because of a warm fluid.. but what the heck! It’s registered!!! You will be surprised how much we take for granted of a normal temperature! I don’t get scared of high fever anymore, as it means that a body still has a strength to generate the temperature.. but when the temp is low.. I know it’s a bad sign…and I was so excited to have 93 temperature on him! Please continue to Part3
RE: Part 2: A miracle of Garfunkle
I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner – he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner – when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldn’t believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he won’t be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that it’s probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold… still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didn’t… The next day, a miracle happened.. I touched him, and he felt a little warmer - so I checked his temperature and it registered! It was 93 something, It’s still low. but it registered! I was so excited. I thought first it was because of a warm fluid.. but what the heck! It’s registered!!! You will be surprised how much we take for granted of a normal temperature! I don’t get scared of high fever anymore, as it means that a body still has a strength to generate the temperature.. but when the temp is low.. I know it’s a bad sign…and I was so excited to have 93 temperature on him! Please continue to Part3
Pls read part I: A miracle of Garfunkle
Hi, everyone – I wanted to first thank you for all your prayers! It worked! A big miracle happened for my baby Garfunkle – It was last Friday morning, when I saw him just laying on the floor, not moving. Usually, whenever he sees me, he would just stop whatever he is doing, and come running to me – this time, he did not. I called his name a couple of times, and he did not move – and I touched his body. His body was cold as ice, and I started panicking, he is still breathing, but not moving. I grabbed a thermometer and tried to check his temperature,,, and it did not bring any number. And I remember thinking.. oh no, it’s broken. SO I tried a couple of times and then, I realized that the thermometer was not broken, his temperature was just too low to be even registered. And I freaked out, I wrapped him in a blanket and started driving to a vet – when I picked him up, he made this crying noise that I never heard before, it sounded so painful. Then, I started crying. I felt that I was going to lose him very very quickly here. I got to the vet, and the vet looked at him and told me that I should put him sleep. And I remember keep saying that, this cannot be happening - I and Garfunkle are not ready for this – he was just fine until last night, he was eating normally and playing normally, and we cuddled together like usual – he is jaundiced and has a liver problem.. but still he was just fine until this morning…..But the vet thought that he is not going to make it..but she recommend that I put him on IV – and I said that I would give him fluid at home, if there is a good chance that he is not going to make it, I don’t want to leave him here… she said that he is definitely going to die if I don’t put him on IV - she suggested that she give an injectable of antibiotics and steroid to calm inflammation of liver if there is any inflammation present anyway. So she went back to get them.. and when she came back with them and was ready to give them to Garfunkle, and Garfunkle’s breathing got really labored and his head just hang towards back .. and the vet said, I think he is dying now..and she did not think that she needs to give them to him anymore –so she asked if I wanted him to put to sleep.. I say.. I want to take him home because I wanted to cross the bridge at home and started driving back home. All I can say to Garfunkle is to wait until he gets home to cross the bridge, I wanted him to pass at home that he is comfortable.. I started driving like a maniac and arrived home. And I called my BF, Greg to come say good bye to him and he did. He used to call Garfunkle “old man” – as Garfunkle loves to sit on a rocking chair and he was Greg’s favorite cat, too. As Greg pet Garfunkle, he was trying to purr as loud as he can possible can …. Please read “part II”
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Hi, I am sorry that I have not written back to you about my Tsubomi, as you know, things have been a bit hectic with the animal control issue, and of course with unexpected condition of Garfunkle. Garfunkle is doing good, he still is not back to normal and may take months before. When I thought I was going to lose him last Friday, I prayed that I needed more time to spend time with him because I was so unexpecting of it.. I feel that my wish was listened somehow, and now God is giving me more time to be with him, I don't know how long it is going to be to tell you the truth, I am just grateful that I have him today. I am taking a day by day, enjoying the time I have with him. His tummy is all extended, probably due to the liver disease and he is still yellow, and am still assist feeding most of the time since he is not taking enough calorie on his own. But he moves around a little bit and does not seem to be in pain. He purrs and loves to be scratched under his chin. Every moment I have with him and (with any of the kitties) is such a precious moment. I am going to treasure every moment.. Tsubomi was confirmed positive on IFA test. But I am not going to be sad - because she is full of a life and has so much energy and affection - she is out of crate now and sharing the space with Ginger - they are not necessarily the best friends, but not enemy either. I am still considering having you (kerry) be the new mommy of Tsubomi.. but I am also trying to see if there is anyway I can keep her with ginger and see if it works out - so if you could give me a bit more time to think about it, I will be so grateful! Ginger is in heat again,, and am still assist feeding her.. now she is with Tsubomi, it's hard to tell how much or if ginger ate anything.. but I am force feeding her anyway - Please please pray that my Garfunkle and Ginger will only get better and will stay with me for a long time. Thank you!!
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Dear Hideyo I'm so glad to hear the news today is good, Hideyo---you and your furballs, especially Garfunkle, have been through such a lot in recent days. I hope Ghandi and Ruby-E are doing well too. Of course, Hideyo---take as much time as you need in deciding about Tsubomi. (I know how big a decision this is for you and her even though she would be going to a loving home.) I'm sorry about her IFA result, and full of admiration for your positive approach. That will be very good for the little sweetheart. Sending lots of healing vibes for Garfunkel's continuing recovery, and lots of positive thoughts for you too, Hideyo. (Don't know how you do it!) till we talk again, love and hugs to you and yours, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Hi, I am sorry that I have not written back to you about my Tsubomi, as you know, things have been a bit hectic with the animal control issue, and of course with unexpected condition of Garfunkle. Garfunkle is doing good, he still is not back to normal and may take months before. When I thought I was going to lose him last Friday, I prayed that I needed more time to spend time with him because I was so unexpecting of it.. I feel that my wish was listened somehow, and now God is giving me more time to be with him, I don't know how long it is going to be to tell you the truth, I am just grateful that I have him today. I am taking a day by day, enjoying the time I have with him. His tummy is all extended, probably due to the liver disease and he is still yellow, and am still assist feeding most of the time since he is not taking enough calorie on his own. But he moves around a little bit and does not seem to be in pain. He purrs and loves to be scratched under his chin. Every moment I have with him and (with any of the kitties) is such a precious moment. I am going to treasure every moment.. Tsubomi was confirmed positive on IFA test. But I am not going to be sad - because she is full of a life and has so much energy and affection - she is out of crate now and sharing the space with Ginger - they are not necessarily the best friends, but not enemy either. I am still considering having you (kerry) be the new mommy of Tsubomi.. but I am also trying to see if there is anyway I can keep her with ginger and see if it works out - so if you could give me a bit more time to think about it, I will be so grateful! Ginger is in heat again,, and am still assist feeding her.. now she is with Tsubomi, it's hard to tell how much or if ginger ate anything.. but I am force feeding her anyway - Please please pray that my Garfunkle and Ginger will only get better and will stay with me for a long time. Thank you!! IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Thank you very much for your kindness as always, Kerry. And thank you for mentioning about Ghandi and Ruby-E. They are doing great. Ruby-E is doing so much better after dental work and I am so glad - since she is very feral, I really cannot give any medications (it was very traumatic to catch her to take her to the vet for a dental work) - Ghandi is such a sweet baby, he screams at my name (or at least that's how it sounds to me), everytime, I see him, he just loves me and I love him! All of the kittens are doing very well. I wish I could build an extension of the house so that I could provide a bit bigger place for Ginger and Tsubomi Ginger and Tsubomi actually shares (alternates) the top portion of the cat condo so that each can get to see outside resting which makes me very happy! How are all your babies, Kerry? Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 2:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Dear Hideyo I'm so glad to hear the news today is good, Hideyo---you and your furballs, especially Garfunkle, have been through such a lot in recent days. I hope Ghandi and Ruby-E are doing well too. Of course, Hideyo---take as much time as you need in deciding about Tsubomi. (I know how big a decision this is for you and her even though she would be going to a loving home.) I'm sorry about her IFA result, and full of admiration for your positive approach. That will be very good for the little sweetheart. Sending lots of healing vibes for Garfunkel's continuing recovery, and lots of positive thoughts for you too, Hideyo. (Don't know how you do it!) till we talk again, love and hugs to you and yours, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Hi, I am sorry that I have not written back to you about my Tsubomi, as you know, things have been a bit hectic with the animal control issue, and of course with unexpected condition of Garfunkle. Garfunkle is doing good, he still is not back to normal and may take months before. When I thought I was going to lose him last Friday, I prayed that I needed more time to spend time with him because I was so unexpecting of it.. I feel that my wish was listened somehow, and now God is giving me more time to be with him, I don't know how long it is going to be to tell you the truth, I am just grateful that I have him today. I am taking a day by day, enjoying the time I have with him. His tummy is all extended, probably due to the liver disease and he is still yellow, and am still assist feeding most of the time since he is not taking enough calorie on his own. But he moves around a little bit and does not seem to be in pain. He purrs and loves to be scratched under his chin. Every moment I have with him and (with any of the kitties) is such a precious moment. I am going to treasure every moment.. Tsubomi was confirmed positive on IFA test. But I am not going to be sad - because she is full of a life and has so much energy and affection - she is out of crate now and sharing the space with Ginger - they are not necessarily the best friends, but not enemy either. I am still considering having you (kerry) be the new mommy of Tsubomi.. but I am also trying to see if there is anyway I can keep her with ginger and see if it works out - so if you could give me a bit more time to think about it, I will be so grateful! Ginger is in heat again,, and am still assist feeding her.. now she is with Tsubomi, it's hard to tell how much or if ginger ate anything.. but I am force feeding her anyway - Please please pray that my Garfunkle and Ginger will only get better and will stay with me for a long time. Thank you!! IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Mine are doing well; no one is sick just now, knock on wood, thanks, Hideyo. I'm still a bit clumsy with Pookie's subQs---I had thought I had it straightened out but I went thru 2 needles last night. He's very patient with me luckily. My other cats are slowly getting used to him. He is very serene---he simply ignores all the stare-downs, and the occasional Tiger-swat. He's a real class act. I heard a bit more about his history---he was living in a car this summer, with his human mom, in the sweltering heat. She apparently was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. I don't know how his CRF figured in all this. She has had Pookie all his life (he's 15) since she was a teen, so she must badly miss him. It seems she will be in a situation to take him back around Christmas. I've never fostered for someone before. I know already it will be tough to give him up, though. He has a home with me as long as he needs. I'm going to be in touch with Nina re Tiger. I need to figure out what's going on with him and how to help him. He goes outside the box once every other week now. My instinct tells me it's stress-related partly because he doesn't get enough attention to meet his needs (which are much greater than my other cats)...maybe he really is a cat that needs to be on his own with no competition. My positives, Mickey and Momcat seem fine, as do my other two negs, Trixie and Katyis... Thanks for asking! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:13 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Thank you very much for your kindness as always, Kerry. And thank you for mentioning about Ghandi and Ruby-E. They are doing great. Ruby-E is doing so much better after dental work and I am so glad - since she is very feral, I really cannot give any medications (it was very traumatic to catch her to take her to the vet for a dental work) - Ghandi is such a sweet baby, he screams at my name (or at least that's how it sounds to me), everytime, I see him, he just loves me and I love him! All of the kittens are doing very well. I wish I could build an extension of the house so that I could provide a bit bigger place for Ginger and Tsubomi Ginger and Tsubomi actually shares (alternates) the top portion of the cat condo so that each can get to see outside resting which makes me very happy! How are all your babies, Kerry? Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 2:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Dear Hideyo I'm so glad to hear the news today is good, Hideyo---you and your furballs, especially Garfunkle, have been through such a lot in recent days. I hope Ghandi and Ruby-E are doing well too. Of course, Hideyo---take as much time as you need in deciding about Tsubomi. (I know how big a decision this is for you and her even though she would be going to a loving home.) I'm sorry about her IFA result, and full of admiration for your positive approach. That will be very good for the little sweetheart. Sending lots of healing vibes for Garfunkel's continuing recovery, and lots of positive thoughts for you too, Hideyo. (Don't know how you do it!) till we talk again, love and hugs to you and yours, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Hi, I am sorry that I have not written back to you about my Tsubomi, as you know, things have been a bit hectic with the animal control issue, and of course with unexpected condition of Garfunkle. Garfunkle is doing good, he still is not back to normal and may take months before. When I thought I was going to lose him last Friday, I prayed that I needed more time to spend time with him because I was so unexpecting of it.. I feel that my wish was listened somehow, and now God is giving me more time to be with him, I don't know how long it is going to be to tell you the truth, I am just grateful that I have him today. I am taking a day by day, enjoying the time I have with him. His tummy is all extended, probably due to the liver disease and he is still yellow, and am still assist feeding most of the time since he is not taking enough calorie on his own. But he moves around a little bit and does not seem to be in pain. He purrs and loves to be scratched under his chin. Every moment I have with him and (with any of the kitties) is such a precious moment. I am going to treasure every moment.. Tsubomi was confirmed positive on IFA test. Bu
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you. If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to use terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking... with Monoject.. I had to use a couple of needles when Papa needed fluid (he is my FIV boy who had a very thick skin) because it took so much to poke - Wow, it will be hard to give up Pookie, won't it? I have 4 cats that I reclaimed from the pound the other day (the owner is in jail) and am going to have a hard time to return them to her once she gets out of jail, because she is sort of drug addict and she has some other mental illness and am worried that their safety might be at risk.. they are just so scared right now.. but started coming out a little bit --- I love them very much, too! As for Tiger, have you tried to add another box in a separate place or put a litter box not filled with litter, but with a towel or something.. your instinct is probably right and maybe there is something that can fix with homeopathy, which I will ask with my doctor.. the mean time, you might want to try to add another litter box with different litter or but old rug in the litter box (it works very well with a couple of my non-litter box user kitties) Love, Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Mine are doing well; no one is sick just now, knock on wood, thanks, Hideyo. I'm still a bit clumsy with Pookie's subQs---I had thought I had it straightened out but I went thru 2 needles last night. He's very patient with me luckily. My other cats are slowly getting used to him. He is very serene---he simply ignores all the stare-downs, and the occasional Tiger-swat. He's a real class act. I heard a bit more about his history---he was living in a car this summer, with his human mom, in the sweltering heat. She apparently was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. I don't know how his CRF figured in all this. She has had Pookie all his life (he's 15) since she was a teen, so she must badly miss him. It seems she will be in a situation to take him back around Christmas. I've never fostered for someone before. I know already it will be tough to give him up, though. He has a home with me as long as he needs. I'm going to be in touch with Nina re Tiger. I need to figure out what's going on with him and how to help him. He goes outside the box once every other week now. My instinct tells me it's stress-related partly because he doesn't get enough attention to meet his needs (which are much greater than my other cats)...maybe he really is a cat that needs to be on his own with no competition. My positives, Mickey and Momcat seem fine, as do my other two negs, Trixie and Katyis... Thanks for asking! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:13 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Thank you very much for your kindness as always, Kerry. And thank you for mentioning about Ghandi and Ruby-E. They are doing great. Ruby-E is doing so much better after dental work and I am so glad - since she is very feral, I really cannot give any medications (it was very traumatic to catch her to take her to the vet for a dental work) - Ghandi is such a sweet baby, he screams at my name (or at least that's how it sounds to me), everytime, I see him, he just loves me and I love him! All of the kittens are doing very well. I wish I could build an extension of the house so that I could provide a bit bigger place for Ginger and Tsubomi Ginger and Tsubomi actually shares (alternates) the top portion of the cat condo so that each can get to see outside resting which makes me very happy! How are all your babies, Kerry? Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 2:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Dear Hideyo I'm so glad to hear the news today is good, Hideyo---you and your furballs, especially Garfunkle, have been through such a lot in recent days. I hope Ghandi and Ruby-E are doing well too. Of course, Hideyo---take as much time as you need in deciding about Tsubomi. (I know how big a decision this is for you and her even though she would be going to a loving home.) I'm sorry about her IFA result, and full of admiration for your positive approach. That will be very good for the little sweetheart. Sending lots of healing vibes for Garfunkel's continuing recovery, and lots of p
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Funny, I hate Terumo needles. I find them very hard to open and always end up pricking myself and having to throw the needle out. For that reason I prefer Monoject. Michelle In a message dated 11/18/2005 6:55:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you.If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to useterumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking...with Monoject..
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Actually, I agree on that – I hate opening part and I can’t get the cap off easily and ended up poking myself a lot, too J - though once you go through all that,, poking part is much smoother, don’t you think, Michelle? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:56 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Funny, I hate Terumo needles. I find them very hard to open and always end up pricking myself and having to throw the needle out. For that reason I prefer Monoject. Michelle In a message dated 11/18/2005 6:55:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you. If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to use terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking... with Monoject..
Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Hideyo--thank you for your lovely offer--guess what--it's Terumo/18G that I use now! (I did have monoject to begin with till a thoughtful shelter volunteer gave me a box of the "pink" ones). Tonight's a fluid night, so fingers crossed! I guess it's a case of practice makes perfect but it would have been better if the practice could have taken place on an inanimate object, not poor Pookie. Thanks again tho, Hideyo! - Original Message - From: "Hideyo Yamamoto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:41 PM Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you. If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to use terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking... with Monoject.. I had to use a couple of needles when Papa needed fluid (he is my FIV boy who had a very thick skin) because it took so much to poke - Wow, it will be hard to give up Pookie, won't it? I have 4 cats that I reclaimed from the pound the other day (the owner is in jail) and am going to have a hard time to return them to her once she gets out of jail, because she is sort of drug addict and she has some other mental illness and am worried that their safety might be at risk.. they are just so scared right now.. but started coming out a little bit --- I love them very much, too! As for Tiger, have you tried to add another box in a separate place or put a litter box not filled with litter, but with a towel or something.. your instinct is probably right and maybe there is something that can fix with homeopathy, which I will ask with my doctor.. the mean time, you might want to try to add another litter box with different litter or but old rug in the litter box (it works very well with a couple of my non-litter box user kitties) Love, Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Mine are doing well; no one is sick just now, knock on wood, thanks, Hideyo. I'm still a bit clumsy with Pookie's subQs---I had thought I had it straightened out but I went thru 2 needles last night. He's very patient with me luckily. My other cats are slowly getting used to him. He is very serene---he simply ignores all the stare-downs, and the occasional Tiger-swat. He's a real class act. I heard a bit more about his history---he was living in a car this summer, with his human mom, in the sweltering heat. She apparently was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. I don't know how his CRF figured in all this. She has had Pookie all his life (he's 15) since she was a teen, so she must badly miss him. It seems she will be in a situation to take him back around Christmas. I've never fostered for someone before. I know already it will be tough to give him up, though. He has a home with me as long as he needs. I'm going to be in touch with Nina re Tiger. I need to figure out what's going on with him and how to help him. He goes outside the box once every other week now. My instinct tells me it's stress-related partly because he doesn't get enough attention to meet his needs (which are much greater than my other cats)...maybe he really is a cat that needs to be on his own with no competition. My positives, Mickey and Momcat seem fine, as do my other two negs, Trixie and Katyis... Thanks for asking! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:13 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Thank you very much for your kindness as always, Kerry. And thank you for mentioning about Ghandi and Ruby-E. They are doing great. Ruby-E is doing so much better after dental work and I am so glad - since she is very feral, I really cannot give any medications (it was very traumatic to catch her to take her to the vet for a dental work) - Ghandi is such a sweet baby, he screams at my name (or at least that's how it sounds to me), everytime, I see him, he just loves me and I love him! All of the kittens are doing very well. I wish I could build an extension of the house so that I could provide a bit bigger place for Ginger and Tsubomi Ginger and Tsubomi actually shares (alternates) the top portion of the cat condo so that each can get to see outside resting which makes me very happy! How are all your babies, Kerry? Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 2:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginge
Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Well, I've managed to prick myself with the green too...I find both hard to open. It's hard to monitor the water level too while you're trying to keep kitty and needle in place, neither moving. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 5:56 PM Subject: Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Funny, I hate Terumo needles. I find them very hard to open and always end up pricking myself and having to throw the needle out. For that reason I prefer Monoject. Michelle In a message dated 11/18/2005 6:55:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you.If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to useterumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking...with Monoject..
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
How long is the owner in jail, Hideyo? Yes, you are going to have a tough time if you have to give them up, too. Maybe it won't come to that, tho. They can't depend on her, that's clear. (Heck, if it weren't for you, they probably would have been euthanized by the time she came out.) Hideyo, what's the idea behind the litter box with a towel -- I'm not clear, but I am intrigued. I sure need ideas! D'you mean that on those occasions when he doesn't use the box, he would perhaps use the non-litter box (instead of the wood floor as at present)? Thing is, I want to figure out how to get him to use the real litter box all the time. He's also the only cat that does not cover up. He's a bit of a slob, my Tigerprobably wasn't taught, along with not being weaned, poor love. Hope Garfunkle, and Ghandi and Ruby-E -- and Hideyo!-- are all doing ok. love, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you. If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to use terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking... with Monoject.. I had to use a couple of needles when Papa needed fluid (he is my FIV boy who had a very thick skin) because it took so much to poke - Wow, it will be hard to give up Pookie, won't it? I have 4 cats that I reclaimed from the pound the other day (the owner is in jail) and am going to have a hard time to return them to her once she gets out of jail, because she is sort of drug addict and she has some other mental illness and am worried that their safety might be at risk.. they are just so scared right now.. but started coming out a little bit --- I love them very much, too! As for Tiger, have you tried to add another box in a separate place or put a litter box not filled with litter, but with a towel or something.. your instinct is probably right and maybe there is something that can fix with homeopathy, which I will ask with my doctor.. the mean time, you might want to try to add another litter box with different litter or but old rug in the litter box (it works very well with a couple of my non-litter box user kitties) Love, Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Mine are doing well; no one is sick just now, knock on wood, thanks, Hideyo. I'm still a bit clumsy with Pookie's subQs---I had thought I had it straightened out but I went thru 2 needles last night. He's very patient with me luckily. My other cats are slowly getting used to him. He is very serene---he simply ignores all the stare-downs, and the occasional Tiger-swat. He's a real class act. I heard a bit more about his history---he was living in a car this summer, with his human mom, in the sweltering heat. She apparently was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. I don't know how his CRF figured in all this. She has had Pookie all his life (he's 15) since she was a teen, so she must badly miss him. It seems she will be in a situation to take him back around Christmas. I've never fostered for someone before. I know already it will be tough to give him up, though. He has a home with me as long as he needs. I'm going to be in touch with Nina re Tiger. I need to figure out what's going on with him and how to help him. He goes outside the box once every other week now. My instinct tells me it's stress-related partly because he doesn't get enough attention to meet his needs (which are much greater than my other cats)...maybe he really is a cat that needs to be on his own with no competition. My positives, Mickey and Momcat seem fine, as do my other two negs, Trixie and Katyis... Thanks for asking! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:13 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Thank you very much for your kindness as always, Kerry. And thank you for mentioning about Ghandi and Ruby-E. They are doing great. Ruby-E is doing so much better after dental work and I am so glad - since she is very feral, I really cannot give any medications (it was very traumatic to catch her to take her to the vet for a dental work) - Ghandi is such a sweet baby, he screams at my name (or at least that's how it sounds to me), everytime, I see him, he just loves me and I love him! All of the kittens are doing very well
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) asked if she should have euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am not sure how dependable she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort of) and am not sure how clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. But I told her not to worry about the kitties, I will take care of them indefinitely and she was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that she never will ask for them (she was evicted from the apartment so she does not have a place to live either). Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some kitties don't like to touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce the idea now you mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the litter box. I have a cat whose name is narita - she does not want to pee in the litter box, but does not mind doing so in a town (or any soft place) in a litter box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but she put all her legs on the top of the litter box and she does not put her feet in the box at all (of course, she does not cover the poops either) - I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or not. I realized that I couldn't make her do what I wanted her to do (use a litter box like a normal kitty), so I accommodate her need or so that she won't keep peeing on my bed or couch (yikes) ... I hope it's not the case with Tiger and it might be just temporary.. but you might want to try a different type of litter --- do you use clay litter now? I use wheat kind.. Love. Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry How long is the owner in jail, Hideyo? Yes, you are going to have a tough time if you have to give them up, too. Maybe it won't come to that, tho. They can't depend on her, that's clear. (Heck, if it weren't for you, they probably would have been euthanized by the time she came out.) Hideyo, what's the idea behind the litter box with a towel -- I'm not clear, but I am intrigued. I sure need ideas! D'you mean that on those occasions when he doesn't use the box, he would perhaps use the non-litter box (instead of the wood floor as at present)? Thing is, I want to figure out how to get him to use the real litter box all the time. He's also the only cat that does not cover up. He's a bit of a slob, my Tigerprobably wasn't taught, along with not being weaned, poor love. Hope Garfunkle, and Ghandi and Ruby-E -- and Hideyo!-- are all doing ok. love, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you. If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to use terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking... with Monoject.. I had to use a couple of needles when Papa needed fluid (he is my FIV boy who had a very thick skin) because it took so much to poke - Wow, it will be hard to give up Pookie, won't it? I have 4 cats that I reclaimed from the pound the other day (the owner is in jail) and am going to have a hard time to return them to her once she gets out of jail, because she is sort of drug addict and she has some other mental illness and am worried that their safety might be at risk.. they are just so scared right now.. but started coming out a little bit --- I love them very much, too! As for Tiger, have you tried to add another box in a separate place or put a litter box not filled with litter, but with a towel or something.. your instinct is probably right and maybe there is something that can fix with homeopathy, which I will ask with my doctor.. the mean time, you might want to try to add another litter box with different litter or but old rug in the litter box (it works very well with a couple of my non-litter box user kitties) Love, Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Mine are doing well; no one is sick just now, knock on wood, thanks, Hideyo. I'm still a bit clumsy with Pookie's subQs---I had thought I had it straightened out but I went thru 2 needles last night. He's very patient with me luckily. My other cats are slowly getting used to him. He is very serene---he simply ignores all the stare-downs, and the occasional Tiger-swat. He's a real class act. I heard a bit more about his history---he was living in a car this summer, wi
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Hideyo, I have a kitty that does not use the litte box regularly, much to our dislike, and I am so going to try that towel in a kitty box thing because everytime I have clothes on the floor to put into the wash, she tinkles on them! I will let you know how this goes and thanks so much for the tip! :) Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) asked if > she should have > euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am not > sure how dependable > she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort of) > and am not sure how > clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. But I > told her not to > worry about the kitties, I will take care of them > indefinitely and she > was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that she > never will ask for > them (she was evicted from the apartment so she does > not have a place to > live either). > > Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some > kitties don't like to > touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce the > idea now you > mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the > litter box. I have a > cat whose name is narita - she does not want to pee > in the litter box, > but does not mind doing so in a town (or any soft > place) in a litter > box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but she > put all her legs on > the top of the litter box and she does not put her > feet in the box at > all (of course, she does not cover the poops either) > - > > I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or not. I > realized that I > couldn't make her do what I wanted her to do (use a > litter box like a > normal kitty), so I accommodate her need or so that > she won't keep > peeing on my bed or couch (yikes) ... > > I hope it's not the case with Tiger and it might be > just temporary.. but > you might want to try a different type of litter --- > do you use clay > litter now? > I use wheat kind.. > > Love. > > Hideyo > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of MacKenzie, > Kerry N. > Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:33 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > To Nina and Kerry > > How long is the owner in jail, Hideyo? Yes, you are > going to have a > tough time if you have to give them up, too. Maybe > it won't come to > that, tho. They can't depend on her, that's clear. > (Heck, if it weren't > for you, they probably would have been euthanized by > the time she came > out.) > Hideyo, what's the idea behind the litter box with a > towel -- I'm not > clear, but I am intrigued. I sure need ideas! D'you > mean that on those > occasions when he doesn't use the box, he would > perhaps use the > non-litter box (instead of the wood floor as at > present)? Thing is, I > want to figure out how to get him to use the real > litter box all the > time. He's also the only cat that does not cover up. > He's a bit of a > slob, my Tigerprobably wasn't taught, along with > not being weaned, > poor love. > Hope Garfunkle, and Ghandi and Ruby-E -- and > Hideyo!-- are all doing ok. > love, Kerry > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Hideyo > Yamamoto > Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:41 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > To Nina and Kerry > > > Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me > ship some to you. > If you are using Monoject right now, you will find > much easier to use > terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know > that you are poking... > with Monoject.. I had to use a couple of needles > when Papa needed fluid > (he is my FIV boy who had a very thick skin) because > it took so much to > poke - > > Wow, it will be hard to give up Pookie, won't it? I > have 4 cats that I > reclaimed from the pound the other day (the owner is > in jail) and am > going to have a hard time to return them to her once > she gets out of > jail, because she is sort of drug addict and she has > some other mental > illness and am worried that their safety might be at > risk.. they are > just so scared right now.. but started coming out a > little bit --- I > love them very much, too! > > As for Tiger, have you tried to add another box in a > separate place or > put a litter box not filled with litter, but with a > towel or something.. > your instinct is probably right a
Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
A rug in the litter box? Then when its time to clean wheres the rug go? his is very interesting as we also have several cats in groups I know that have this problem. Sincerely Carrie - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:58 AM Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry > Hideyo, > > I have a kitty that does not use the litte box > regularly, much to our dislike, and I am so going to > try that towel in a kitty box thing because everytime > I have clothes on the floor to put into the wash, she > tinkles on them! I will let you know how this goes > and thanks so much for the tip! > > :) > Wendy > > --- Hideyo Yamamoto > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) asked if > > she should have > > euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am not > > sure how dependable > > she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort of) > > and am not sure how > > clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. But I > > told her not to > > worry about the kitties, I will take care of them > > indefinitely and she > > was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that she > > never will ask for > > them (she was evicted from the apartment so she does > > not have a place to > > live either). > > > > Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some > > kitties don't like to > > touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce the > > idea now you > > mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the > > litter box. I have a > > cat whose name is narita - she does not want to pee > > in the litter box, > > but does not mind doing so in a town (or any soft > > place) in a litter > > box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but she > > put all her legs on > > the top of the litter box and she does not put her > > feet in the box at > > all (of course, she does not cover the poops either) > > - > > > > I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or not. I > > realized that I > > couldn't make her do what I wanted her to do (use a > > litter box like a > > normal kitty), so I accommodate her need or so that > > she won't keep > > peeing on my bed or couch (yikes) ... > > > > I hope it's not the case with Tiger and it might be > > just temporary.. but > > you might want to try a different type of litter --- > > do you use clay > > litter now? > > I use wheat kind.. > > > > Love. > > > > Hideyo > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of MacKenzie, > > Kerry N. > > Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:33 AM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > > To Nina and Kerry > > > > How long is the owner in jail, Hideyo? Yes, you are > > going to have a > > tough time if you have to give them up, too. Maybe > > it won't come to > > that, tho. They can't depend on her, that's clear. > > (Heck, if it weren't > > for you, they probably would have been euthanized by > > the time she came > > out.) > > Hideyo, what's the idea behind the litter box with a > > towel -- I'm not > > clear, but I am intrigued. I sure need ideas! D'you > > mean that on those > > occasions when he doesn't use the box, he would > > perhaps use the > > non-litter box (instead of the wood floor as at > > present)? Thing is, I > > want to figure out how to get him to use the real > > litter box all the > > time. He's also the only cat that does not cover up. > > He's a bit of a > > slob, my Tigerprobably wasn't taught, along with > > not being weaned, > > poor love. > > Hope Garfunkle, and Ghandi and Ruby-E -- and > > Hideyo!-- are all doing ok. > > love, Kerry > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of Hideyo > > Yamamoto > > Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:41 PM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > > To Nina and Kerry > > > > > > Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me > > ship some to you. > > If you are using Monoject right now, you will find > > much eas
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Carrie, Kitty urine washes out quite nicely in the wash I've learned, so just throw the rug in the wash if you don't think it would become too unraveled. A towel would be a better choice because those can be washed over and over. If this works for Pepper, I will buy several cheap towels for her and wash them only with each other. I am so excited because it's been a problem! :) Wendy --- hd cc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A rug in the litter box? > Then when its time to clean wheres the rug go? > his is very interesting as we also have several cats > in > groups I know that have this problem. > > Sincerely > Carrie > > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:58 AM > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > To Nina and Kerry > > > > Hideyo, > > > > I have a kitty that does not use the litte box > > regularly, much to our dislike, and I am so going > to > > try that towel in a kitty box thing because > everytime > > I have clothes on the floor to put into the wash, > she > > tinkles on them! I will let you know how this > goes > > and thanks so much for the tip! > > > > :) > > Wendy > > > > --- Hideyo Yamamoto > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) > asked if > > > she should have > > > euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am > not > > > sure how dependable > > > she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort > of) > > > and am not sure how > > > clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. > But I > > > told her not to > > > worry about the kitties, I will take care of > them > > > indefinitely and she > > > was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that > she > > > never will ask for > > > them (she was evicted from the apartment so she > does > > > not have a place to > > > live either). > > > > > > Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some > > > kitties don't like to > > > touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce > the > > > idea now you > > > mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the > > > litter box. I have a > > > cat whose name is narita - she does not want to > pee > > > in the litter box, > > > but does not mind doing so in a town (or any > soft > > > place) in a litter > > > box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but > she > > > put all her legs on > > > the top of the litter box and she does not put > her > > > feet in the box at > > > all (of course, she does not cover the poops > either) > > > - > > > > > > I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or > not. I > > > realized that I > > > couldn't make her do what I wanted her to do > (use a > > > litter box like a > > > normal kitty), so I accommodate her need or so > that > > > she won't keep > > > peeing on my bed or couch (yikes) ... > > > > > > I hope it's not the case with Tiger and it might > be > > > just temporary.. but > > > you might want to try a different type of litter > --- > > > do you use clay > > > litter now? > > > I use wheat kind.. > > > > > > Love. > > > > > > Hideyo > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > > Behalf Of MacKenzie, > > > Kerry N. > > > Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:33 AM > > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle > update - > > > To Nina and Kerry > > > > > > How long is the owner in jail, Hideyo? Yes, you > are > > > going to have a > > > tough time if you have to give them up, too. > Maybe > > > it won't come to > > > that, tho. They can't depend on her, that's > clear. > > > (Heck, if it weren't > > > for you, they probably would have been > euthanized by > > > the time she came > > > out.) > > > Hideyo, what's the idea behind the litter box > with a > > > towel -- I'm not > > > clear, but I am intrigued. I sure need ideas! > D'you > > > mean that on those > > >
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Yes it sounds good, my problem is I do rescue, so I am concerned I would start a trend with a towel in the box, hu, maybe I need to cage her and try to reprogram her, I dont know, in my case I dont see it working as there are too many that could end up with potty issues because of it, oh well Sincerely Carrie www.arlingtonkittensandcats.petfinder.com www.alleycatangels.org www.adoptacat53.com - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:44 AM Subject: Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry > Carrie, > > Kitty urine washes out quite nicely in the wash I've > learned, so just throw the rug in the wash if you > don't think it would become too unraveled. A towel > would be a better choice because those can be washed > over and over. If this works for Pepper, I will buy > several cheap towels for her and wash them only with > each other. I am so excited because it's been a > problem! > > :) > Wendy > > --- hd cc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A rug in the litter box? > > Then when its time to clean wheres the rug go? > > his is very interesting as we also have several cats > > in > > groups I know that have this problem. > > > > Sincerely > > Carrie > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:58 AM > > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > > To Nina and Kerry > > > > > > > Hideyo, > > > > > > I have a kitty that does not use the litte box > > > regularly, much to our dislike, and I am so going > > to > > > try that towel in a kitty box thing because > > everytime > > > I have clothes on the floor to put into the wash, > > she > > > tinkles on them! I will let you know how this > > goes > > > and thanks so much for the tip! > > > > > > :) > > > Wendy > > > > > > --- Hideyo Yamamoto > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) > > asked if > > > > she should have > > > > euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am > > not > > > > sure how dependable > > > > she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort > > of) > > > > and am not sure how > > > > clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. > > But I > > > > told her not to > > > > worry about the kitties, I will take care of > > them > > > > indefinitely and she > > > > was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that > > she > > > > never will ask for > > > > them (she was evicted from the apartment so she > > does > > > > not have a place to > > > > live either). > > > > > > > > Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some > > > > kitties don't like to > > > > touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce > > the > > > > idea now you > > > > mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the > > > > litter box. I have a > > > > cat whose name is narita - she does not want to > > pee > > > > in the litter box, > > > > but does not mind doing so in a town (or any > > soft > > > > place) in a litter > > > > box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but > > she > > > > put all her legs on > > > > the top of the litter box and she does not put > > her > > > > feet in the box at > > > > all (of course, she does not cover the poops > > either) > > > > - > > > > > > > > I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or > > not. I > > > > realized that I > > > > couldn't make her do what I wanted her to do > > (use a > > > > litter box like a > > > > normal kitty), so I accommodate her need or so > > that > > > > she won't keep > > > > peeing on my bed or couch (yikes) ... > > > > > > > > I hope it's not the case with Tiger and it might > > be > > > > just temporary.. but > > > > you might want to try a different type of litter > > --- > > > > do you use clay > > > > litter now? > > > > I use wheat kind.. > > > > &g
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Oh.. I know what you mean... but not everyone will prefer to use towel.. trust me, I have got a couple of dozens at home... you are right, some may decide to pee on towel instead of regular litter box (some of mine do), but others just like to use normal litter box.. I guess my alternative was for them to pee on the bed or on couch (which happens still).. good luck! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of hd cc Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Yes it sounds good, my problem is I do rescue, so I am concerned I would start a trend with a towel in the box, hu, maybe I need to cage her and try to reprogram her, I dont know, in my case I dont see it working as there are too many that could end up with potty issues because of it, oh well Sincerely Carrie www.arlingtonkittensandcats.petfinder.com www.alleycatangels.org www.adoptacat53.com - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:44 AM Subject: Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry > Carrie, > > Kitty urine washes out quite nicely in the wash I've > learned, so just throw the rug in the wash if you > don't think it would become too unraveled. A towel > would be a better choice because those can be washed > over and over. If this works for Pepper, I will buy > several cheap towels for her and wash them only with > each other. I am so excited because it's been a > problem! > > :) > Wendy > > --- hd cc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A rug in the litter box? > > Then when its time to clean wheres the rug go? > > his is very interesting as we also have several cats > > in > > groups I know that have this problem. > > > > Sincerely > > Carrie > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:58 AM > > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > > To Nina and Kerry > > > > > > > Hideyo, > > > > > > I have a kitty that does not use the litte box > > > regularly, much to our dislike, and I am so going > > to > > > try that towel in a kitty box thing because > > everytime > > > I have clothes on the floor to put into the wash, > > she > > > tinkles on them! I will let you know how this > > goes > > > and thanks so much for the tip! > > > > > > :) > > > Wendy > > > > > > --- Hideyo Yamamoto > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) > > asked if > > > > she should have > > > > euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am > > not > > > > sure how dependable > > > > she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort > > of) > > > > and am not sure how > > > > clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. > > But I > > > > told her not to > > > > worry about the kitties, I will take care of > > them > > > > indefinitely and she > > > > was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that > > she > > > > never will ask for > > > > them (she was evicted from the apartment so she > > does > > > > not have a place to > > > > live either). > > > > > > > > Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some > > > > kitties don't like to > > > > touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce > > the > > > > idea now you > > > > mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the > > > > litter box. I have a > > > > cat whose name is narita - she does not want to > > pee > > > > in the litter box, > > > > but does not mind doing so in a town (or any > > soft > > > > place) in a litter > > > > box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but > > she > > > > put all her legs on > > > > the top of the litter box and she does not put > > her > > > > feet in the box at > > > > all (of course, she does not cover the poops > > either) > > > > - > > > > > > > > I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or > > not. I > > > > realized that I > > > > couldn't make her do what I w
RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Please do.. they basically like the concept of a "box" to pee.. just some don't like the feeling/texture of litter to be walking on.. if you know what I mean..I hope it will work on your kitties.. let me know how it goes.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 7:59 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Hideyo, I have a kitty that does not use the litte box regularly, much to our dislike, and I am so going to try that towel in a kitty box thing because everytime I have clothes on the floor to put into the wash, she tinkles on them! I will let you know how this goes and thanks so much for the tip! :) Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) asked if > she should have > euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am not > sure how dependable > she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort of) > and am not sure how > clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. But I > told her not to > worry about the kitties, I will take care of them > indefinitely and she > was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that she > never will ask for > them (she was evicted from the apartment so she does > not have a place to > live either). > > Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some > kitties don't like to > touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce the > idea now you > mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the > litter box. I have a > cat whose name is narita - she does not want to pee > in the litter box, > but does not mind doing so in a town (or any soft > place) in a litter > box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but she > put all her legs on > the top of the litter box and she does not put her > feet in the box at > all (of course, she does not cover the poops either) > - > > I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or not. I > realized that I > couldn't make her do what I wanted her to do (use a > litter box like a > normal kitty), so I accommodate her need or so that > she won't keep > peeing on my bed or couch (yikes) ... > > I hope it's not the case with Tiger and it might be > just temporary.. but > you might want to try a different type of litter --- > do you use clay > litter now? > I use wheat kind.. > > Love. > > Hideyo > > -Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of MacKenzie, > Kerry N. > Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:33 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > To Nina and Kerry > > How long is the owner in jail, Hideyo? Yes, you are > going to have a > tough time if you have to give them up, too. Maybe > it won't come to > that, tho. They can't depend on her, that's clear. > (Heck, if it weren't > for you, they probably would have been euthanized by > the time she came > out.) > Hideyo, what's the idea behind the litter box with a > towel -- I'm not > clear, but I am intrigued. I sure need ideas! D'you > mean that on those > occasions when he doesn't use the box, he would > perhaps use the > non-litter box (instead of the wood floor as at > present)? Thing is, I > want to figure out how to get him to use the real > litter box all the > time. He's also the only cat that does not cover up. > He's a bit of a > slob, my Tigerprobably wasn't taught, along with > not being weaned, > poor love. > Hope Garfunkle, and Ghandi and Ruby-E -- and > Hideyo!-- are all doing ok. > love, Kerry > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Hideyo > Yamamoto > Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:41 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - > To Nina and Kerry > > > Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me > ship some to you. > If you are using Monoject right now, you will find > much easier to use > terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know > that you are poking... > with Monoject.. I had to use a couple of needles > when Papa needed fluid > (he is my FIV boy who had a very thick skin) because > it took so much to > poke - > > Wow, it will be hard to give up Pookie, won't it? I > have 4 cats that I > reclaimed from the pound the other day (the owner is > in jail) and am > going to have a hard time to return them to her once > she gets out
Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
Hi, everyone – I wanted to first thank you for all your prayers! It worked! A big miracle happened for my baby Garfunkle – It was last Friday morning, when I saw him just laying on the floor, not moving. Usually, whenever he sees me, he would just stop whatever he is doing, and come running to me – this time, he did not. I called his name a couple of times, and he did not move – and I touched his body. His body was cold as ice, and I started panicking, he is still breathing, but not moving. I grabbed a thermometer and tried to check his temperature,,, and it did not bring any number. And I remember thinking.. oh no, it’s broken. SO I tried a couple of times and then, I realized that the thermometer was not broken, his temperature was just too low to be even registered. And I freaked out, I wrapped him in a blanket and started driving to a vet – when I picked him up, he made this crying noise that I never heard before, it sounded so painful. Then, I started crying. I felt that I was going to lose him very very quickly here. I got to the vet, and the vet looked at him and told me that I should put him sleep. And I remember keep saying that, this cannot be happening - I and Garfunkle are not ready for this – he was just fine until last night, he was eating normally and playing normally, and we cuddled together like usual – he is jaundiced and has a liver problem.. but still he was just fine until this morning…..But the vet thought that he is not going to make it..but she recommend that I put him on IV – and I said that I would give him fluid at home, if there is a good chance that he is not going to make it, I don’t want to leave him here… she said that he is definitely going to die if I don’t put him on IV - she suggested that she give an injectable of antibiotics and steroid to calm inflammation of liver if there is any inflammation present anyway. So she went back to get them.. and when she came back with them and was ready to give them to Garfunkle, and Garfunkle’s breathing got really labored and his head just hang towards back .. and the vet said, I think he is dying now..and she did not think that she needs to give them to him anymore –so she asked if I wanted him to put to sleep.. I say.. I want to take him home because I wanted to cross the bridge at home and started driving back home. All I can say to Garfunkle is to wait until he gets home to cross the bridge, I wanted him to pass at home that he is comfortable.. I started driving like a maniac and arrived home. And I called my BF, Greg to come say good bye to him and he did. He used to call Garfunkle “old man” – as Garfunkle loves to sit on a rocking chair and he was Greg’s favorite cat, too. I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner – he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner – when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldn’t believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he won’t be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that it’s probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold… still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didn’t… The next day, a miracle happened.. I touched him, and he felt a little warmer - so I checked his temperature and it registered! It was 93 something, It’s still low. but it registered! I was so excited. I thought first it was because of a warm fluid.. but what the heck! It’s registered!!! You will be surprised how much we take for granted of a normal temperature! I don’t get scared of high fever anymore, as it means that a body still has a strength to generate the temperature.. but when the temp is low.. I know it’s a bad sign…and I was so excited to have 93 temperature on him! Anyway, I did not sleep next day, either, I kept doing the same thing,,, in the middle of night 4 am, I went to Walgreen to get some laxtone (?) which is supposed to help get rid of toxins in liver.. I told Garfunkle.. to wait for me while I ran on an errand, and not think about crossing the bridge.. anyway..he waited for me, the next day came, the temp was even higher, like 96… and I started thinking that is he feeling better? I spoke to my AC, Jasmine, a day before, and he did not mind if I put him sleep then. he felt that he found a way out and he felt
Part I: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 2:36 PM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers! Hi, everyone – I wanted to first thank you for all your prayers! It worked! A big miracle happened for my baby Garfunkle – It was last Friday morning, when I saw him just laying on the floor, not moving. Usually, whenever he sees me, he would just stop whatever he is doing, and come running to me – this time, he did not. I called his name a couple of times, and he did not move – and I touched his body. His body was cold as ice, and I started panicking, he is still breathing, but not moving. I grabbed a thermometer and tried to check his temperature,,, and it did not bring any number. And I remember thinking.. oh no, it’s broken. SO I tried a couple of times and then, I realized that the thermometer was not broken, his temperature was just too low to be even registered. And I freaked out, I wrapped him in a blanket and started driving to a vet – when I picked him up, he made this crying noise that I never heard before, it sounded so painful. Then, I started crying. I felt that I was going to lose him very very quickly here. I got to the vet, and the vet looked at him and told me that I should put him sleep. And I remember keep saying that, this cannot be happening - I and Garfunkle are not ready for this – he was just fine until last night, he was eating normally and playing normally, and we cuddled together like usual – he is jaundiced and has a liver problem.. but still he was just fine until this morning…..But the vet thought that he is not going to make it..but she recommend that I put him on IV – and I said that I would give him fluid at home, if there is a good chance that he is not going to make it, I don’t want to leave him here… she said that he is definitely going to die if I don’t put him on IV - she suggested that she give an injectable of antibiotics and steroid to calm inflammation of liver if there is any inflammation present anyway. So she went back to get them.. and when she came back with them and was ready to give them to Garfunkle, and Garfunkle’s breathing got really labored and his head just hang towards back .. and the vet said, I think he is dying now..and she did not think that she needs to give them to him anymore –so she asked if I wanted him to put to sleep.. I say.. I want to take him home because I wanted to cross the bridge at home and started driving back home. All I can say to Garfunkle is to wait until he gets home to cross the bridge, I wanted him to pass at home that he is comfortable.. I started driving like a maniac and arrived home. And I called my BF, Greg to come say good bye to him and he did. He used to call Garfunkle “old man” – as Garfunkle loves to sit on a rocking chair and he was Greg’s favorite cat, too. I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner – he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner – when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldn’t believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he won’t be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that it’s probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold… still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didn’t…but instead Please read “part II”
Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
That is AWESOME! Way to go, Garfunkle-Baby!!! Sending GLOW! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec & Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Hideyo Yamamoto To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 4:36 PM Subject: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers! Hi, everyone I wanted to first thank you for all your prayers! It worked! A big miracle happened for my baby Garfunkle It was last Friday morning, when I saw him just laying on the floor, not moving. Usually, whenever he sees me, he would just stop whatever he is doing, and come running to me this time, he did not. I called his name a couple of times, and he did not move and I touched his body. His body was cold as ice, and I started panicking, he is still breathing, but not moving. I grabbed a thermometer and tried to check his temperature,,, and it did not bring any number. And I remember thinking.. oh no, its broken. SO I tried a couple of times and then, I realized that the thermometer was not broken, his temperature was just too low to be even registered. And I freaked out, I wrapped him in a blanket and started driving to a vet when I picked him up, he made this crying noise that I never heard before, it sounded so painful. Then, I started crying. I felt that I was going to lose him very very quickly here. I got to the vet, and the vet looked at him and told me that I should put him sleep. And I remember keep saying that, this cannot be happening - I and Garfunkle are not ready for this he was just fine until last night, he was eating normally and playing normally, and we cuddled together like usual he is jaundiced and has a liver problem.. but still he was just fine until this morning ..But the vet thought that he is not going to make it..but she recommend that I put him on IV and I said that I would give him fluid at home, if there is a good chance that he is not going to make it, I dont want to leave him here she said that he is definitely going to die if I dont put him on IV - she suggested that she give an injectable of antibiotics and steroid to calm inflammation of liver if there is any inflammation present anyway. So she went back to get them.. and when she came back with them and was ready to give them to Garfunkle, and Garfunkles breathing got really labored and his head just hang towards back .. and the vet said, I think he is dying now..and she did not think that she needs to give them to him anymore so she asked if I wanted him to put to sleep.. I say.. I want to take him home because I wanted to cross the bridge at home and started driving back home. All I can say to Garfunkle is to wait until he gets home to cross the bridge, I wanted him to pass at home that he is comfortable.. I started driving like a maniac and arrived home. And I called my BF, Greg to come say good bye to him and he did. He used to call Garfunkle old man as Garfunkle loves to sit on a rocking chair and he was Gregs favorite cat, too. I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldnt believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he wont be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that its probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didnt The next day, a miracle happened.. I touched him, and he felt a little warmer - so I checked his temperature and it registered! It was 93 something, Its still low. but it registered! I was so excited. I thought first it was because of a warm fluid.. but what the heck! Its registered!!! You will be surprised how much we take for granted of a normal temperature! I dont get scare
RE: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
Title: Message Dear Hideyo---*you're* a miracle-performer. I am *so* thrilled to hear your wonderful news -- all of it. Garfunkel's recovery is just mind-blowing. And Ruby-E, and the 4 impounded kitties...well, they must all be very very happy kitties, thanks to you! You have done an incredible job--more power to you, dear Hideyo! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 3:36 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers! Hi, everyone – I wanted to first thank you for all your prayers! It worked! A big miracle happened for my baby Garfunkle – It was last Friday morning, when I saw him just laying on the floor, not moving. Usually, whenever he sees me, he would just stop whatever he is doing, and come running to me – this time, he did not. I called his name a couple of times, and he did not move – and I touched his body. His body was cold as ice, and I started panicking, he is still breathing, but not moving. I grabbed a thermometer and tried to check his temperature,,, and it did not bring any number. And I remember thinking.. oh no, it’s broken. SO I tried a couple of times and then, I realized that the thermometer was not broken, his temperature was just too low to be even registered. And I freaked out, I wrapped him in a blanket and started driving to a vet – when I picked him up, he made this crying noise that I never heard before, it sounded so painful. Then, I started crying. I felt that I was going to lose him very very quickly here. I got to the vet, and the vet looked at him and told me that I should put him sleep. And I remember keep saying that, this cannot be happening - I and Garfunkle are not ready for this – he was just fine until last night, he was eating normally and playing normally, and we cuddled together like usual – he is jaundiced and has a liver problem.. but still he was just fine until this morning…..But the vet thought that he is not going to make it..but she recommend that I put him on IV – and I said that I would give him fluid at home, if there is a good chance that he is not going to make it, I don’t want to leave him here… she said that he is definitely going to die if I don’t put him on IV - she suggested that she give an injectable of antibiotics and steroid to calm inflammation of liver if there is any inflammation present anyway. So she went back to get them.. and when she came back with them and was ready to give them to Garfunkle, and Garfunkle’s breathing got really labored and his head just hang towards back .. and the vet said, I think he is dying now..and she did not think that she needs to give them to him anymore –so she asked if I wanted him to put to sleep.. I say.. I want to take him home because I wanted to cross the bridge at home and started driving back home. All I can say to Garfunkle is to wait until he gets home to cross the bridge, I wanted him to pass at home that he is comfortable.. I started driving like a maniac and arrived home. And I called my BF, Greg to come say good bye to him and he did. He used to call Garfunkle “old man” – as Garfunkle loves to sit on a rocking chair and he was Greg’s favorite cat, too. I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner – he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner – when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldn’t believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he won’t be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that it’s probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold… still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didn’t… The next day, a miracle happened.. I touched him, and he felt a little warmer - so I checked his temperature and it registered! It was 93 something, It’s still low. but it registered! I was so excited. I thought first it was because of a warm fluid.. but what the heck! It’s registered!!! You will be surprised how much we take for granted of a normal temperature! I don’t get scared of high fever anymore, as it means that a body still has a strength to generate the temperature.. but when the temp is low.. I
Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
Hideyo, I'm glad to hear that Garfunkle is improving. That truly is a miracle! I don't know how you do all you do girlfriend. I worry about you. I LOVE that you are saving more cats, but I worry about you taking on more than you can handle. I hate to lecture, and I know you probably hear it all the time anyway, but be careful not to take on more than you can handle. As always you are in my thoughts and prayers. tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, everyone I wanted to first thank you for all your prayers! It worked! A big miracle happened for my baby Garfunkle It was last Friday morning, when I saw him just laying on the floor, not moving. Usually, whenever he sees me, he would just stop whatever he is doing, and come running to me this time, he did not. I called his name a couple of times, and he did not move and I touched his body. His body was cold as ice, and I started panicking, he is still breathing, but not moving. I grabbed a thermometer and tried to check his temperature,,, and it did not bring any number. And I remember thinking.. oh no, its broken. SO I tried a couple of times and then, I realized that the thermometer was not broken, his temperature was just too low to be even registered. And I freaked out, I wrapped him in a blanket and started driving to a vet when I picked him up, he made this crying noise that I never heard before, it sounded so painful. Then, I started crying. I felt that I was going to lose him very very quickly here. I got to the vet, and the vet looked at him and told me that I should put him sleep. And I remember keep saying that, this cannot be happening - I and Garfunkle are not ready for this he was just fine until last night, he was eating normally and playing normally, and we cuddled together like usual he is jaundiced and has a liver problem.. but still he was just fine until this morning ..But the vet thought that he is not going to make it..but she recommend that I put him on IV and I said that I would give him fluid at home, if there is a good chance that he is not going to make it, I dont want to leave him here she said that he is definitely going to die if I dont put him on IV - she suggested that she give an injectable of antibiotics and steroid to calm inflammation of liver if there is any inflammation present anyway. So she went back to get them.. and when she came back with them and was ready to give them to Garfunkle, and Garfunkles breathing got really labored and his head just hang towards back .. and the vet said, I think he is dying now..and she did not think that she needs to give them to him anymore so she asked if I wanted him to put to sleep.. I say.. I want to take him home because I wanted to cross the bridge at home and started driving back home. All I can say to Garfunkle is to wait until he gets home to cross the bridge, I wanted him to pass at home that he is comfortable.. I started driving like a maniac and arrived home. And I called my BF, Greg to come say good bye to him and he did. He used to call Garfunkle old man as Garfunkle loves to sit on a rocking chair and he was Gregs favorite cat, too. I cried and cried and told him how sorry I was not to realize how sick he was sooner he acted so normal, and the only reason I decided to take him to a vet a couple of days prior to was because he felt thinner when I took him to the vet earlier, I found out that his liver was compromised from what we could tell from blood work and he had lost 3.5 lb from 15 months ago.. but again, he acted normal and happy still, and I was going to keep an eye on him, but never thought that he was going to be deteriorate so quickly.. I simple couldnt believe that this was happening to us. So, from the time on, I decided to stick by him for the rest of the time he got, and we had together, I did not sleep, I just kept giving him warm fluid twice a day so that he wont be cold when he crossed, I prayed for a miracle, but I sensed that its probably a difficult one to get, as his body seems to start shutting down and his body was cold still.. and his breathing got really labored on and off. And I thought of taking him to a vet to put him sleep if it would have continued.. but it didnt The next day, a miracle happened.. I touched him, and he felt a little warmer - so I checked his temperature and it registered! It was 93 something, Its still low. but it registered! I was so excited. I thought first it was because of a warm fluid.. but what the heck! Its registered!!! You will be surprised how much we take for granted of a normal temperature! I dont get scared of high fever anymore, as it means that a body still has a strength to generate the temperature.. but when the temp is low.. I know its a bad sign and I was so excited to have 93 temperature on him! Anyway, I did not sleep next day, either, I kept doing the same
Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
Hideyo, I don't know if you were on the list when my Simon was sick, but he was so close to death that I and everyone else was sure he would die within hours-- could not even stand, had not eaten or drunk in days, jaundiced and with lymphoma not responding to chemo. I gave him steroids but they did not seem to help. I just stayed with him and held him, expecting him to die at any point. And then in the middle of the night he sat up and wanted water, and then food, and then was running around the next day and able to get more chemo and he lived another month feeling pretty good. I do not tell you this to scare you-- Garfunkel as far as I know does not have cancer so he may heal entirely and have much more than a month, God-willing. But I am telling you this because everyone thought I should euthanize him when it seemed so obvious he would die, and I am glad I didn't and he got that extra month. It really is impossible to know what will happen, and sometimes miracles do. Michelle
Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
Hideyo, What a wonderful story! I can't believe Garfunkle made it after being so sick! Wow! Your story made me choke up and then laugh out loud at the wonderful turn around. Miracles do happen and I believe in them. Even if they don't happen for everyone, they do happen. Your vigil and your belief in a miracle brought him through. And I hope that everyone reading your post realizes not to give up until after you just have to. So happy for you and Garfunkle- :) Wendy __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
RE: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
Thank you, Wendy, very much. Garfunkle actually started eating last night on his own! I brought the food to all the kitties and I did not see Garfunkle where he usually rests and I was worried as to where he went ---and he was right in front of me, waiting to be fed! I cried.. so unexpected. I know he has a long way to recover, and this does not guarantee anything.. but at least, I have one more day with him that I thought I did Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 11:31 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers! Hideyo, What a wonderful story! I can't believe Garfunkle made it after being so sick! Wow! Your story made me choke up and then laugh out loud at the wonderful turn around. Miracles do happen and I believe in them. Even if they don't happen for everyone, they do happen. Your vigil and your belief in a miracle brought him through. And I hope that everyone reading your post realizes not to give up until after you just have to. So happy for you and Garfunkle- :) Wendy __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
RE: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
Thank you for sharing the story of Simon – I so agree, Michelle – you must have cried so hard when he stood up all of sudden and eating and drinking… I am so glad that you had more time to spend time with Simon after such a crisis --- it’s sort of like.. you are giving a second chance to appreciate them even more.. huh? Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:05 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers! Hideyo, I don't know if you were on the list when my Simon was sick, but he was so close to death that I and everyone else was sure he would die within hours-- could not even stand, had not eaten or drunk in days, jaundiced and with lymphoma not responding to chemo. I gave him steroids but they did not seem to help. I just stayed with him and held him, expecting him to die at any point. And then in the middle of the night he sat up and wanted water, and then food, and then was running around the next day and able to get more chemo and he lived another month feeling pretty good. I do not tell you this to scare you-- Garfunkel as far as I know does not have cancer so he may heal entirely and have much more than a month, God-willing. But I am telling you this because everyone thought I should euthanize him when it seemed so obvious he would die, and I am glad I didn't and he got that extra month. It really is impossible to know what will happen, and sometimes miracles do. Michelle
RE: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
I meant “you are given a second chance” and not giving.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers! Thank you for sharing the story of Simon – I so agree, Michelle – you must have cried so hard when he stood up all of sudden and eating and drinking… I am so glad that you had more time to spend time with Simon after such a crisis --- it’s sort of like.. you are giving a second chance to appreciate them even more.. huh? Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:05 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers! Hideyo, I don't know if you were on the list when my Simon was sick, but he was so close to death that I and everyone else was sure he would die within hours-- could not even stand, had not eaten or drunk in days, jaundiced and with lymphoma not responding to chemo. I gave him steroids but they did not seem to help. I just stayed with him and held him, expecting him to die at any point. And then in the middle of the night he sat up and wanted water, and then food, and then was running around the next day and able to get more chemo and he lived another month feeling pretty good. I do not tell you this to scare you-- Garfunkel as far as I know does not have cancer so he may heal entirely and have much more than a month, God-willing. But I am telling you this because everyone thought I should euthanize him when it seemed so obvious he would die, and I am glad I didn't and he got that extra month. It really is impossible to know what will happen, and sometimes miracles do. Michelle
RE: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - thank you for your prayers!
These little furballs just steal our hearts right out from under us Congratulations Hideyo again on Garfunkle's surprising recovery!!! We are all rooting for him and for you! --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thank you, Wendy, very much. Garfunkle actually > started eating last > night on his own! I brought the food to all the > kitties and I did not > see Garfunkle where he usually rests and I was > worried as to where he > went ---and he was right in front of me, waiting to > be fed! I cried.. > so unexpected. I know he has a long way to recover, > and this does not > guarantee anything.. but at least, I have one more > day with him that I > thought I did > > Hideyo > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of wendy > Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 11:31 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: Pls Read: A miracle of Garfunkle - > thank you for your > prayers! > > Hideyo, > > What a wonderful story! I can't believe Garfunkle > made it after being so sick! Wow! Your story made > me > choke up and then laugh out loud at the wonderful > turn > around. Miracles do happen and I believe in them. > Even if they don't happen for everyone, they do > happen. Your vigil and your belief in a miracle > brought him through. And I hope that everyone > reading > your post realizes not to give up until after you > just > have to. > > So happy for you and Garfunkle- > :) > Wendy > > > > __ > Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in > one click. > http://farechase.yahoo.com > > > > __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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That's great, Hideyo! Michelle
