Re: thank you all

[MaryChristine]

lynne, thank you so much for sharing BooBoo with US. it's through these dear
ones that we are learn the limitlessness of love, as well as the limits of
modern medicine. BooBoo's journey hasn't just taught you great lessons, but
has given your vets, and the folks at the humane society, and each of us,
new things to look for, new questions to ask, new reasons to look for
answers.

your last line, about him not knowing how much good he's done: i think they
DO know, on some level--and that's why they come to us; they know that no
matter how hard it is for us, we will do what needs to be done, and will
fight for them AND for all the cats that come after them. i think they know,
and their little furry hearts swell with pride as they see their
dim-but-lovable humans go on to share the knowledge, and, always, the love.

GLOW continues to heal your hearts.

MC

On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 6:28 PM, Lynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>  I just wanted to say thank you to all of you wonderful people for your
> kind and comforting words.  I don't know how I got through today.  It was so
> hard not crying at work but on the way home I just couldn't control it
> anymore.  I didn't want to walk into the house knowing he wasn't upstairs to
> say hi to.  I even mistakenly called Lennie BooBoo.  My husband had a rough
> day too.  I had called our vet this morning to tell them what had happened
> and to see if they could use BooBoo's interferon. Dr. Gill said there were 4
> cats at the other Clinic that could benefit from it so Bob took it to him.
> He said that was a difficult trip because everyone was so sorry and all the
> staff came out to offer condolences.  I haven't been upstairs yet, just
> can't do it.  I read your lovely messages before dinner and cried my head
> off.  I have no regrets about what we did for BooBoo but the sorrow is
> overwhelming not having him anymore.  I did call the humane society today
> and asked if they would let me fax them with my story because I just
> couldn't talk about it and the man said, certainly, and they will visit the
> people who sold him to us and get contact information for all the people
> they sold animals to, informing them that their cats may be infected.
> Unfortunately, he told me, there are no laws that protect the cat, just the
> purchaser.  He said there was nothing to stop this woman from doing the same
> thing all over again if she chose.  I told Bob, BooBoo deserves some justice
> and this is all I can think of doing.  I could sue them, may not win, but I
> have patients who are some of the best lawyers in the City and they would
> cut me a good deal.  I just don't have the energy for it.  And, I happily
> took the responsibility for him and all that went with it.
>
> Again, bless all of you wonderful, kind, hurting and caring people.  Your
> words have brought tears to my eyes but it's necessary I suppose.  I have
> gained so much insight into this disease and a desire to help these dear
> animals.  I would have been so lost without you all.  BooBoo will never know
> how much good he did in his short life.
>
> Sincerely
> Lynne
>



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Re: Thank you for your kind words

[PEC2851]

Wendy,
I believe it was me who wrote you off-list..
No worry, I am not offended in the least,,
And,  I have not been on-line for awhile, so I did not see your  original 
post seeking reply.
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Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom - Our special Angels

[Nina]

Oh Anne, it's so hard to say goodbye. 

I do really believe that these guys are special to Heaven...  When my 
Grace was dying I was in touch with animal communicators.  I was so 
desperate to keep her with me, like you I would have done anything to 
change the outcome.  I miss her so much and think of her often.  When 
she was leaving me, an ac told me that she had work to do on the other 
side.  That she was anxious to be on her way.  Hearing that hurt me a 
little and at the same time made me proud.  Proud that my special little 
Angel was needed not just by me, but by Heaven itself. 

Do you remember how we used to remark about how our little loves were 
special?  They all seemed a little bit more loving, a little more 
connected to us than the cat next door cared to be.  I used to wonder if 
it was because we were forewarned that their time with us might be 
short.  That it might be because we paid them more attention then most 
fur parents, that because of that they responded in same, paying more 
attention to us.  Something along the lines of the nature vs. nurture, 
(are they born special or does the environment we provide make them 
so?).  Through the years of close association with all of our babies, I 
no longer have any doubt.  They are born that way.  Born to make a 
difference in our lives and all the lives they touch.  So special that 
their work continues on the other side and fight as we might, we have no 
choice but to surrender to their "higher" mission.  God has a plan for 
our Angels, I truly believe that.  Perhaps part of Simms and my Angel 
Grace's "work" is to guide other "special needs" animals to their new 
guardian's homes and hearts.  How can we know what Heaven has in store 
for them?  All I know is that I feel blessed to have been one of the 
chosen to learn from them and share their light and love.  Simms and 
Grace are holding a place in Heaven for us Anne, we will see them again.


Much love my dear, my tears are with you,
Nina

anne wrote:
Thank you so much, Chris, Kerry, Terrie, Sherry and Nina.  Your 
messages meant so much to me in this sad time.  I wrote a few notes to 
you all below, too.  I wish I had had more energy to do this with all 
of you other very kind cat-loving people who wrote. 
 
With love to you all,

Anne and Felv+ angels Simms, Jimi Too Cool, Buggs and Nala
and the other living sweet guys with me (Sophie, too, who is doing 
well and can be sassy now!)
 
 
 
 
   Chris, I didn't know about your history about Simms and Tamara!  I 
love knowing this.  I am so thankful I wrote back to Tamara about 
Simms.  One look at his picture and I was a goner.  I liked what you 
said so much about reserving a corner of our hearts for Simms.  It 
reminds me of a favorite piece of mine:

 written by Dr Harry Cooper:
 
 "Every pet owner has a heart like those old Chinese medicine chests.

 They have two hinged doors and up to 50 drawers inside. each drawer is
 for a pet. While the pet is alive the drawer remains open. When the pet
 passes the drawer is closed. But, and this is the important thing,
 another drawer must be opened! You can go back to the closed drawers any
 time you like. They are not locked. Open them. Enjoy them. They are full
 of things no one can take away - wonderful memories."
 
   Kerry, I always am so happy to see you are still on the list, 
although I am not able to get on much anymore.
 
   Terrie, I admire your hard work so much and you have been doing it 
for so long.  And taking in seniors, bless you, Terrie.
 
   Sherry, I am northeast of Flint in a tiny little farming town 
called Otisville.  We are pretty far apart, eh?
 
   Nina, your message touched me so much.  I know you guys are there 
with me as I am with you even if we don't have time to drop a line.  
That is what I have always loved about this list. 
 
   I especially loved this line, Nina:  :* } 
Souls so unique and special that Heaven can't seem to be

without them.
 
  
 
  
 
  

Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

[anne]

Thank you so much, Chris, Kerry, Terrie, Sherry and Nina.  Your messages meant 
so much to me in this sad time.  I wrote a few notes to you all below, too.  I 
wish I had had more energy to do this with all of you other very kind 
cat-loving people who wrote.  

With love to you all,
Anne and Felv+ angels Simms, Jimi Too Cool, Buggs and Nala 
and the other living sweet guys with me (Sophie, too, who is doing well and can 
be sassy now!)




   Chris, I didn't know about your history about Simms and Tamara!  I love 
knowing this.  I am so thankful I wrote back to Tamara about Simms.  One look 
at his picture and I was a goner.  I liked what you said so much about 
reserving a corner of our hearts for Simms.  It reminds me of a favorite piece 
of mine:
 written by Dr Harry Cooper:
 
 "Every pet owner has a heart like those old Chinese medicine chests.
 They have two hinged doors and up to 50 drawers inside. each drawer is
 for a pet. While the pet is alive the drawer remains open. When the pet
 passes the drawer is closed. But, and this is the important thing,
 another drawer must be opened! You can go back to the closed drawers any
 time you like. They are not locked. Open them. Enjoy them. They are full
 of things no one can take away - wonderful memories."

   Kerry, I always am so happy to see you are still on the list, although I am 
not able to get on much anymore.

   Terrie, I admire your hard work so much and you have been doing it for so 
long.  And taking in seniors, bless you, Terrie.

   Sherry, I am northeast of Flint in a tiny little farming town called 
Otisville.  We are pretty far apart, eh?

   Nina, your message touched me so much.  I know you guys are there with me as 
I am with you even if we don't have time to drop a line.  That is what I have 
always loved about this list.  

   I especially loved this line, Nina:  :* }  
Souls so unique and special that Heaven can't seem to be 
without them.

   

   

   

Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

[Nina]

Anne,
I'm sure you know that all of us on the list share your sadness at 
losing your beloved Simms.  I know you realize that even if we don't 
reply directly to you, we are sharing your grief and catching our breath 
as we continue to hope for a cure and long life for all of our sweet 
babies.  Every one of us hope and pray that our little loves will 
somehow be different, will be one of the fortunate ones to surmount the 
odds against them and it hits our hearts hard whenever any of us are 
proven wrong.  I'm sending prayers and gentle thoughts to sooth your 
grief and help you continue on.  Simms' time here and the love you 
shared will be remembered.  He touched our hearts as well as yours, 
thank you for sharing him with us.


What can I say that could possibly help heal your heart?  There are no 
words.  Instead I send you love, compassion and thanks for being the 
type of person to recognize how blessed we are to know these little 
souls at all.  Souls so unique and special that Heaven can't seem to be 
without them.  We are so fortunate to be entrusted with their care 
during their short stay with us on earth.  They are Angels among us and 
all too soon, become the Angels that watch over us.


Much love to you and Angel Simms,
Nina

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

*/Anne,/*
*/I'm so sorry too  :(/*
*/I've been so busy rescuing Senior Siamese and Senior Collies in the 
last few days didn't get to your email but seen this. I had to say 
something so you wouldn't think you hadn't heard from me as well. You 
had always responded to my losses./*
*/I remember Simms well. I always look forward to hearing about this 
precious furbaby./*
*/He will be greeted by all my fur-angels along with others from this 
great list of people./*

*/You are in my thoughts and prayers!/*
 
*/Terrie Mohr-Forker/*

Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

[Sherry DeHaan]

Anne where are you in Michigan? I am in Grand Rapids

anne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Thank you, Lance, Wendy, Tee, Sheila, 
Marylyn, Sherry, Cassandra, Melissa, Tonya, Diane R., Elizabeth, Sally and 
Gina.  Your kind and comforting words meant so much to me on the loss of my 
beloved boy, Simms.  I am saving all of your messages for always in a folder I 
have for Simms.  
   
  Hugs,
  Anne and angels Simms, Jimi Too Cool, Buggs, Nala (all felv+ babies) and all 
my other sweet babies in MI


   
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Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

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Anne,
I'm so sorry too   :(
I've been so busy rescuing Senior Siamese and Senior Collies in  the last few 
days didn't get to your email but seen this. I had to say something  so you 
wouldn't think you hadn't heard from me as well. You had always responded  to 
my losses.
I remember Simms well. I always look forward to hearing about  this precious 
furbaby.
He will be greeted by all my fur-angels along with others from  this great 
list of people.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
 
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RE: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

Anne, I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't see your original email. I
know what a great mom you are, and I'm just glad that your sweet Simms
found you to share his life with. I hope the happy memories will
eventually bring comfort.
big hugs, Kerry
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of anne
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 3:42 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Thank you so much from Simms' mom


Thank you, Lance, Wendy, Tee, Sheila, Marylyn, Sherry, Cassandra,
Melissa, Tonya, Diane R., Elizabeth, Sally and Gina.  Your kind and
comforting words meant so much to me on the loss of my beloved boy,
Simms.  I am saving all of your messages for always in a folder I have
for Simms.  
 
Hugs,
Anne and angels Simms, Jimi Too Cool, Buggs, Nala (all felv+ babies) and
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RE: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

[Chris]

Have not been reading my e-mails as much as I should and should have sent
you this sooner.  I remember Simms so well cause Tamara and I were comparing
notes when we both were looking to rehome FELV+ cats-Tamara had Simms and I
had Romeo (aka Big Boy).  I somehow feel like I knew Simms-he always sounded
like such a great little guy.

 

Thank you Anne for taking him in and giving him such a wonderful home.. and
thank you Tamara for going the extra mile for him..

 

And to both of you, Simms hasn't left you-he's just moved to that very
special corner of your hearts reserved just for him.  

 

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914-632-4672

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-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of anne
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 4:42 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

 

Thank you, Lance, Wendy, Tee, Sheila, Marylyn, Sherry, Cassandra, Melissa,
Tonya, Diane R., Elizabeth, Sally and Gina.  Your kind and comforting words
meant so much to me on the loss of my beloved boy, Simms.  I am saving all
of your messages for always in a folder I have for Simms.  

 

Hugs,

Anne and angels Simms, Jimi Too Cool, Buggs, Nala (all felv+ babies) and all
my other sweet babies in MI

Re: thank you

[elizabeth trent]

Thank you, Gina.

I was just telling one of my friends - thanks to this list and the website
-- Mama Kitty got an extra year.  She had an excellent quality of life
during that year.  I feel very fortunate to have found you all too.

elizabeth


On 4/5/07, Gina WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Mama kitty was so fortunate to have you as her human and I feel very
fortunate to know you from this list and also to know the rest of the list
members.

You are all blessings in my life,

Gina

*elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:

Thank you.

I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay.

I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for
a couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my
neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive
for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for
that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to
adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him
to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since
he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his
ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set
him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to
live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free
and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we
contacted him first and sent him a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he
was already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this
situation - this was by far the best decision.

Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro
here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has
a healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within
one foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly
on guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace
as possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test
him again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I
figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and
sneak in supplements when I can.

As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is
about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's
grave...along with a beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama
a beautiful copper shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from
a black chain that hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to
watch the birdies.

Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the
old roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the
season  There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white
impatiens.  I planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she
was.  I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her
grave -- like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be
beautiful and peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.
The place where she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.
It meant so much to me that my parents asked if they could come over to see
where she is buried.  They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be
surrounded by love.

I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with
me as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her everywhere.  I know she is with
me.

Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all, thank you to all of
you.  i love you all so much.
elizabeth




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Re: thank you

[Gina WN]

Mama kitty was so fortunate to have you as her human and I feel very fortunate 
to know you from this list and also to know the rest of the list members.
   
  You are all blessings in my life,
   
  Gina

elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thank you.
   
  I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from 
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness 
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and 
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see 
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay. 
   
  I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for a 
couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my neighbor 
(who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive for FeVL and 
they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for that).  He is so 
very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to adopt him.  We all 
wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him to the wild.  We are 
well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since he is neutered he would 
be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his ear to indicate that he 
was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set him free was a controversial 
one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to live their lives in cages and I 
pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free and they agreed.  We have one 
neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we contacted him first and sent him 
a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he was
 already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this situation 
- this was by far the best decision. 
   
  Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro here 
at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has a 
healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within one 
foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly on 
guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace as 
possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test him 
again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I figure 
the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and sneak in 
supplements when I can. 
   
  As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do 
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying 
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a 
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is about 
a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's grave...along with a 
beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama a beautiful copper 
shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from a black chain that 
hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to watch the birdies.  
   
  Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly 
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but 
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like 
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon 
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the old 
roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the season  
There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white impatiens.  I 
planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific 
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she was.  
I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her grave -- 
like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be beautiful and 
peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.  The place where 
she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.  It meant so much to
 me that my parents asked if they could come over to see where she is buried.  
They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be surrounded by love. 
   
  I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with me 
as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her everywhere.  I know she is with me.
   
  Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all, thank you to all of you. 
 i love you all so much.
  elizabeth



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Re: thank you

[elizabeth trent]

That is a lovely idea.  I have long admired your signature file

elizabeth


On 4/3/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Try St. Francis.he obviously led her to you.






 If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
 from the shelter of
compassion and pity, you will have men who
 will deal likewise with
their fellow man.
  St.
Francis

- Original Message -
*From:* C & J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 *Sent:* Sunday, April 01, 2007 11:50 AM
*Subject:* Re: thank you


Thank you for sharing the beauty of Mama Kitty's grave with us, I also
hope that you will show us pictures one day.

Cassandra

- Original Message -
*From:* elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
*Sent:* Sunday, April 01, 2007 11:16 AM
*Subject:* thank you


Thank you.

I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay.

I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for
a couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my
neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive
for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for
that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to
adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him
to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since
he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his
ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set
him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to
live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free
and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we
contacted him first and sent him a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he
was already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this
situation - this was by far the best decision.

Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro
here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has
a healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within
one foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly
on guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace
as possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test
him again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I
figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and
sneak in supplements when I can.

As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is
about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's
grave...along with a beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama
a beautiful copper shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from
a black chain that hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to
watch the birdies.

Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the
old roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the
season  There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white
impatiens.  I planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she
was.  I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her
grave -- like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be
beautiful and peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.
The place where she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.
It meant so much to me that my parents asked if they could come over to see
where she is buried.  They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be
surrounded by love.

I cannot tell yo

Re: thank you

[Marylyn]

Try St. Francis.he obviously led her to you.






 If you have men who will 
exclude any of God's creatures
 from the shelter of compassion 
and pity, you will have men who 
 will deal likewise with their 
fellow man.
  St. Francis
  - Original Message - 
  From: C & J 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 11:50 AM
  Subject: Re: thank you


  Thank you for sharing the beauty of Mama Kitty's grave with us, I also hope 
that you will show us pictures one day.

  Cassandra
- Original Message - 
From: elizabeth trent 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 11:16 AM
Subject: thank you


Thank you.

I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from 
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness 
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and 
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see 
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay. 

I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for 
a couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my 
neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive for 
FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for that).  
He is so very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to adopt him.  We 
all wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him to the wild.  We 
are well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since he is neutered he 
would be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his ear to indicate that 
he was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set him free was a 
controversial one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to live their lives 
in cages and I pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free and they agreed.  We 
have one neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we contacted him first and 
sent him a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he was already very well 
educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this situation - this was by far 
the best decision. 

Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro here 
at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has a 
healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within one 
foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly on 
guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace as 
possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test him 
again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I figure 
the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and sneak in 
supplements when I can. 

As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do 
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying 
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a 
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is about 
a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's grave...along with a 
beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama a beautiful copper 
shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from a black chain that 
hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to watch the birdies.  

Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly 
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but 
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like 
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon 
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the old 
roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the season  
There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white impatiens.  I 
planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific 
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she was.  
I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her grave -- 
like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be beautiful and 
peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.  The place where 
she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.  It meant so much 
to me that my parents asked if they could come over to see where she is buried. 
 They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be surrounded by love. 

I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with 
me as I was sitting 

Re: thank you

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Yes, I totally agree with MC, I've been FELVless since 2001, and I'm still
here. This is a great group, not just for FELV related issues, but for just
about any feline healthcare questions and topics. You can't find a better
group of people online, as far as I am concerned. Do stay! I know that just
about anything is welcome to be discussed here, and for those things that
wander too far off the topic, we do have a Off Topic list, which is
something any member here is welcome to join. Send me an email if you're
interested, and I can send you an invitation to join there.

Your burial site sounds absolutely beautiful and serene.

Phaewryn

http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Special Needs Cat Resources

Re: thank you

[elizabeth trent]

Thank you, Wendy.  I am very lucky to have the neighbors and the family I
do.  One of my neighbor's has to be half my age but I honestly can't see the
difference.  She is like a sister to me.  Ok - make that two of my neighbors
- because another one is much younger too and treats me like a best friend.
I am very blessed indeed and when the world seems to get the best of me - I
need to remember that.  Life is so very short.

elizabeth


On 4/1/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Elizabeth,

It sounds like you have wonderful neighbors!  Mine all
think I'm crazy and call us the 'cat people'...lol.
When I first meet a new neighbor, they always say,
"Oh, you live where all the cats are."  I guess I
should introduce myself sooner.  Your parents sound
wonderful too, crying with you like that.  Even having
lost Mama Kitty, you are so very blessed.  And of
course, we are blessed to have you here with us.

:)
Wendy


--- elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Thank you.
>
> I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I
> would need support from
> anyone but you all have done so much to help me
> through Mama Kitty's illness
> and her death.  This group has been a valuable
> source of information and
> comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I
> just can't see
> unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to
> stay.
>
> I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that
> I've been feeding for a
> couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured
> and neutered by my
> neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last
> year.  He tested positive
> for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I
> am grateful to them for
> that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope
> of ever being able to
> adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we
> decided to return him
> to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits
> and reasoned that since
> he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite
> anyone.  They clipped his
> ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.
>  The decision to set
> him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen
> too many cats here have to
> live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat
> rescue to set him free
> and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has
> outside kitties - and we
> contacted him first and sent him a lot of
> information on FeVL+ (although he
> was already very well educated) and he agreed that
> for our Zulu in this
> situation - this was by far the best decision.
>
> Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good
> food in the bistro here
> at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes
> infirmary).  He has a
> healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now
> let me stand within one
> foot of the door (inside) while he eats
> (outside)..but he is constantly on
> guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I
> give him as much peace as
> possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If
> we were ever to test him
> again, we would have to trap him - and he is now
> very wise to that.  I
> figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality
> food and clean water and
> sneak in supplements when I can.
>
> As I grieve it is good to know that there are so
> many of you who do
> understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching
> than literally burying
> someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you
> but one neighbor gave me a
> beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado
> the week before - it is
> about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone
> marks Mama's
> grave...along with a beautiful gift from another
> neighbor:  she brought Mama
> a beautiful copper shepherd's hook...from this hangs
> a stone bird bath from
> a black chain that hangs low beside Mama Kitty's
> grave.  Mama did so love to
> watch the birdies.
>
> Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the
> wonderful perfectly
> formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant
> ones planted here) -- but
> also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so
> wonderfully fragrant - like
> Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink
> and fragrant pink bourbon
> roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.
> Clematis' wind up the
> old roses that bloom once so that there are blooms
> on them throughout the
> season  There are also daffodils, irises and
> beautiful pink and white
> impatiens.  I planted a mini rose beside her grave
> this weekend - a prolific
> bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate
> and beautiful like she
> was.  I've been thinking of getting some guardian
> figures to protect her
> grave -- like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly
> want for it to be
> beautiful and peaceful and a place that calms the
> spirit of all who visit.
> The place where she is buried will be the most
> beautiful part of this yard.
> It meant so much to me that my parents asked if they
> could come over to see
> where she is buried.  They cried with me.  I am so
> very fortunate to be
> sur

Re: thank you

[wendy]

Elizabeth,

It sounds like you have wonderful neighbors!  Mine all
think I'm crazy and call us the 'cat people'...lol. 
When I first meet a new neighbor, they always say,
"Oh, you live where all the cats are."  I guess I
should introduce myself sooner.  Your parents sound
wonderful too, crying with you like that.  Even having
lost Mama Kitty, you are so very blessed.  And of
course, we are blessed to have you here with us.

:)
Wendy


--- elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Thank you.
> 
> I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I
> would need support from
> anyone but you all have done so much to help me
> through Mama Kitty's illness
> and her death.  This group has been a valuable
> source of information and
> comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I
> just can't see
> unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to
> stay.
> 
> I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that
> I've been feeding for a
> couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured
> and neutered by my
> neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last
> year.  He tested positive
> for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I
> am grateful to them for
> that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope
> of ever being able to
> adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we
> decided to return him
> to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits
> and reasoned that since
> he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite
> anyone.  They clipped his
> ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.
>  The decision to set
> him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen
> too many cats here have to
> live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat
> rescue to set him free
> and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has
> outside kitties - and we
> contacted him first and sent him a lot of
> information on FeVL+ (although he
> was already very well educated) and he agreed that
> for our Zulu in this
> situation - this was by far the best decision.
> 
> Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good
> food in the bistro here
> at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes
> infirmary).  He has a
> healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now
> let me stand within one
> foot of the door (inside) while he eats
> (outside)..but he is constantly on
> guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I
> give him as much peace as
> possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If
> we were ever to test him
> again, we would have to trap him - and he is now
> very wise to that.  I
> figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality
> food and clean water and
> sneak in supplements when I can.
> 
> As I grieve it is good to know that there are so
> many of you who do
> understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching
> than literally burying
> someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you
> but one neighbor gave me a
> beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado
> the week before - it is
> about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone
> marks Mama's
> grave...along with a beautiful gift from another
> neighbor:  she brought Mama
> a beautiful copper shepherd's hook...from this hangs
> a stone bird bath from
> a black chain that hangs low beside Mama Kitty's
> grave.  Mama did so love to
> watch the birdies.
> 
> Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the
> wonderful perfectly
> formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant
> ones planted here) -- but
> also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so
> wonderfully fragrant - like
> Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink
> and fragrant pink bourbon
> roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all. 
> Clematis' wind up the
> old roses that bloom once so that there are blooms
> on them throughout the
> season  There are also daffodils, irises and
> beautiful pink and white
> impatiens.  I planted a mini rose beside her grave
> this weekend - a prolific
> bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate
> and beautiful like she
> was.  I've been thinking of getting some guardian
> figures to protect her
> grave -- like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly
> want for it to be
> beautiful and peaceful and a place that calms the
> spirit of all who visit.
> The place where she is buried will be the most
> beautiful part of this yard.
> It meant so much to me that my parents asked if they
> could come over to see
> where she is buried.  They cried with me.  I am so
> very fortunate to be
> surrounded by love.
> 
> I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have
> seen Mama Kitty with
> me as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her
> everywhere.  I know she is with
> me.
> 
> Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all,
> thank you to all of
> you.  i love you all so much.
> elizabeth
> 


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the 
world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" 
 

Re: thank you

[elizabeth trent]

Thank you so much, Sherry.  Love and kitty kisses to Rafferty, CousCous,
Xander ann Tristan - and hugs to you.

On 4/1/07, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Elizabeth you have no reason to leave us.You are very important to all of
us too.I didn't join this list until AFTER my Maizee Grace passed
away.Everyone here helped me to get through the grieving,which I still do
once and awhile.I have 4 boys,3 with fiv and one neg.I do volunteer with
felv and fiv kitties though.Losing them hurt almost as much as losing my
own.So don't ever think you have to unsubscribe,you have become a part of
this wonderful family.So please keep in touch.
Sherry and her fuzzballs of love(Rafferty,CousCous,Xander and Tristan

*elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:

Thank you.

I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay.

I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for
a couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my
neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive
for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for
that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to
adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him
to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since
he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his
ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set
him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to
live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free
and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we
contacted him first and sent him a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he
was already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this
situation - this was by far the best decision.

Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro
here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has
a healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within
one foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly
on guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace
as possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test
him again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I
figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and
sneak in supplements when I can.

As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is
about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's
grave...along with a beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama
a beautiful copper shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from
a black chain that hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to
watch the birdies.

Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the
old roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the
season  There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white
impatiens.  I planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she
was.  I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her
grave -- like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be
beautiful and peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.
The place where she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.
It meant so much to me that my parents asked if they could come over to see
where she is buried.  They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be
surrounded by love.

I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with
me as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her everywhere.  I know she is with
me.

Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all, thank you to all of
you.  i love you all so much.
elizabeth


 --
Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast
with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut.

Re: thank you

[elizabeth trent]

Thank you, Cassandra - I will.

elizabeth


On 4/1/07, C & J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Thank you for sharing the beauty of Mama Kitty's grave with us, I also
hope that you will show us pictures one day.

Cassandra

 - Original Message -
*From:* elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
*Sent:* Sunday, April 01, 2007 11:16 AM
*Subject:* thank you


Thank you.

I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay.

I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for
a couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my
neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive
for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for
that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to
adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him
to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since
he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his
ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set
him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to
live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free
and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we
contacted him first and sent him a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he
was already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this
situation - this was by far the best decision.

Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro
here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has
a healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within
one foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly
on guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace
as possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test
him again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I
figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and
sneak in supplements when I can.

As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is
about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's
grave...along with a beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama
a beautiful copper shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from
a black chain that hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to
watch the birdies.

Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the
old roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the
season  There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white
impatiens.  I planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she
was.  I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her
grave -- like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be
beautiful and peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.
The place where she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.
It meant so much to me that my parents asked if they could come over to see
where she is buried.  They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be
surrounded by love.

I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with
me as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her everywhere.  I know she is with
me.

Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all, thank you to all of
you.  i love you all so much.
elizabeth

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Re: thank you

[elizabeth trent]

MC - your words mean so much. Four of my babies lived outside in the
wild when they decided they would move in here (I had nothing to do with it
LOL)  Othello moved in on Samhain...just walked right in the front door
'trick or treat'.  He is such an incredible spirit.  Shakiti tore a hole in
the storm door and lodged himself between the doors.  I wouldn't have known
if Phelix hadn't told me...the minute I opened the door - Shakiti ran in and
he has had NO interest in leaving since.  Lexie walked right up and stood on
his hind legs to give me kitty head butts.  I am so blessed.  Tori is Mama
Kitty's baby...she is very special.

I have a friend who is a healer and reiki master since the 60s (she is a
retired nurse and never advertises her skills - but she should!) - she
is one of the most remarkable people I know.  Since her very real death
experience - she sees things that most people can't.  She isn't a cat person
per se - but she says that cats don't decide to live with you by
accident...there is always a reason.  (She also says that I have a lot of
Quan Yin energy that she hasn't seen in a very long time - I have no idea
what that means LOL)   I just feel honored that Mama Kitty chose to spend
her time here.  She made my life better...although as someone here in the
group said recently -- that time you spent caring for them leaves such an
empty space.

Please kiss Gypsy and your other babies for me.

elizabeth







On 4/1/07, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


my dear, many of us here no longer have FeLVs physically with us--if you
were to leave us, it would only compound the loss!

i hope you will send us photos of mama kitty's resting space as the
seasons change--what an incredibly beautiful place it is just in
imagination!

many TNR programs release FeLVs back to the colony, where everyone has
already been exposed and most will probably have thrown it off. i'm glad
that zulu is allowing you to feed him, even if it is on his terms. maybe
someday he'll do what some ferals do--just walk in the door and say, "okay,
i trust you now." waves to whitey, at phaewyrn's place :

and i'm especially happy that mama is keeping your company; she reminding
you of just how important your love was to her, as hers was to you. love is
love, no matter the form. (and ghost cats generally are a bit neater than
their earthly counterparts.)

MC

On 4/1/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Thank you.
>
> I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from
> anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness
> and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and
> comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see
> unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay.
>
> I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding
> for a couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my
> neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive
> for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for
> that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to
> adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him
> to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since
> he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his
> ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set
> him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to
> live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free
> and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we
> contacted him first and sent him a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he
> was already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this
> situation - this was by far the best decision.
>
> Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro
> here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has
> a healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within
> one foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly
> on guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace
> as possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test
> him again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I
> figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and
> sneak in supplements when I can.
>
> As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do
> understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying
> someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a
> beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is
> about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's
> grave...along with a beautiful gi

Re: thank you

[Sherry DeHaan]

Elizabeth you have no reason to leave us.You are very important to all of us 
too.I didn't join this list until AFTER my Maizee Grace passed away.Everyone 
here helped me to get through the grieving,which I still do once and awhile.I 
have 4 boys,3 with fiv and one neg.I do volunteer with felv and fiv kitties 
though.Losing them hurt almost as much as losing my own.So don't ever think you 
have to unsubscribe,you have become a part of this wonderful family.So please 
keep in touch.
  Sherry and her fuzzballs of love(Rafferty,CousCous,Xander and Tristan

elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thank you.
   
  I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from 
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness 
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and 
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see 
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay. 
   
  I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for a 
couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my neighbor 
(who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive for FeVL and 
they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for that).  He is so 
very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to adopt him.  We all 
wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him to the wild.  We are 
well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since he is neutered he would 
be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his ear to indicate that he 
was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set him free was a controversial 
one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to live their lives in cages and I 
pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free and they agreed.  We have one 
neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we contacted him first and sent him 
a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he was
 already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this situation 
- this was by far the best decision. 
   
  Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro here 
at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has a 
healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within one 
foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly on 
guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace as 
possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test him 
again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I figure 
the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and sneak in 
supplements when I can. 
   
  As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do 
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying 
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a 
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is about 
a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's grave...along with a 
beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama a beautiful copper 
shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from a black chain that 
hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to watch the birdies.  
   
  Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly 
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but 
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like 
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon 
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the old 
roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the season  
There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white impatiens.  I 
planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific 
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she was.  
I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her grave -- 
like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be beautiful and 
peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.  The place where 
she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.  It meant so much to
 me that my parents asked if they could come over to see where she is buried.  
They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be surrounded by love. 
   
  I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with me 
as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her everywhere.  I know she is with me.
   
  Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all, thank you to all of you. 
 i love you all so much.
  elizabeth


 
-
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Re: thank you

[C & J]

Thank you for sharing the beauty of Mama Kitty's grave with us, I also hope 
that you will show us pictures one day.

Cassandra
  - Original Message - 
  From: elizabeth trent 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 11:16 AM
  Subject: thank you


  Thank you.

  I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from 
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness 
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and 
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see 
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay. 

  I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for a 
couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my neighbor 
(who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive for FeVL and 
they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for that).  He is so 
very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to adopt him.  We all 
wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him to the wild.  We are 
well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since he is neutered he would 
be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his ear to indicate that he 
was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set him free was a controversial 
one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to live their lives in cages and I 
pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free and they agreed.  We have one 
neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we contacted him first and sent him 
a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he was already very well educated) and 
he agreed that for our Zulu in this situation - this was by far the best 
decision. 

  Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro here 
at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has a 
healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within one 
foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly on 
guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace as 
possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test him 
again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I figure 
the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and sneak in 
supplements when I can. 

  As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do 
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying 
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a 
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is about 
a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's grave...along with a 
beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama a beautiful copper 
shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from a black chain that 
hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to watch the birdies.  

  Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly 
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but 
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like 
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon 
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the old 
roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the season  
There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white impatiens.  I 
planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific 
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she was.  
I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her grave -- 
like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be beautiful and 
peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.  The place where 
she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.  It meant so much 
to me that my parents asked if they could come over to see where she is buried. 
 They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be surrounded by love. 

  I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with me 
as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her everywhere.  I know she is with me.

  Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all, thank you to all of you. 
 i love you all so much.
  elizabeth


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Re: thank you

[elizabeth trent]

Thank you, Diane.  Zulu thanks you too.

Love and kitty head butts,
elizabeth


On 4/1/07, Diane Rosenfeldt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Elizabeth --

Mama Kitty's resting place sounds wonderful.  As do your neighbors and
your parents.  I'm glad you have such a terrific support network close by.

Here are vibes that Zulu stays healthy forever!

Diane R

Re: thank you

[TenHouseCats]

my dear, many of us here no longer have FeLVs physically with us--if you
were to leave us, it would only compound the loss!

i hope you will send us photos of mama kitty's resting space as the seasons
change--what an incredibly beautiful place it is just in imagination!

many TNR programs release FeLVs back to the colony, where everyone has
already been exposed and most will probably have thrown it off. i'm glad
that zulu is allowing you to feed him, even if it is on his terms. maybe
someday he'll do what some ferals do--just walk in the door and say, "okay,
i trust you now." waves to whitey, at phaewyrn's place :

and i'm especially happy that mama is keeping your company; she reminding
you of just how important your love was to her, as hers was to you. love is
love, no matter the form. (and ghost cats generally are a bit neater than
their earthly counterparts.)

MC

On 4/1/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Thank you.

I am such an independent cuss -- never thought I would need support from
anyone but you all have done so much to help me through Mama Kitty's illness
and her death.  This group has been a valuable source of information and
comfort.  I've come to think of you as family and I just can't see
unsubscribing at this point.  I hope it is ok to stay.

I do have one FeVL+ interest.  One of my ferals that I've been feeding for
a couple of years -- I named him Zulu -- was captured and neutered by my
neighbor (who is involved with cat rescue) last year.  He tested positive
for FeVL and they would not allow him to be PTS (I am grateful to them for
that).  He is so very feral that there was no hope of ever being able to
adopt him.  We all wrestled with the decision but we decided to return him
to the wild.  We are well outside of the city limits and reasoned that since
he is neutered he would be far less likely to bite anyone.  They clipped his
ear to indicate that he was neutered and vaccinated.  The decision to set
him free was a controversial one -- but I've seen too many cats here have to
live their lives in cages and I pleaded with the cat rescue to set him free
and they agreed.  We have one neighbor here who has outside kitties - and we
contacted him first and sent him a lot of information on FeVL+ (although he
was already very well educated) and he agreed that for our Zulu in this
situation - this was by far the best decision.

Since they released Zulu, I've constantly kept good food in the bistro
here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).  He has
a healthy appetite and eats very well.  Zulu will now let me stand within
one foot of the door (inside) while he eats (outside)..but he is constantly
on guard to see if he needs to flee for his life.  I give him as much peace
as possible since meals should be eaten in peace.  If we were ever to test
him again, we would have to trap him - and he is now very wise to that.  I
figure the best I can do is keep giving him quality food and clean water and
sneak in supplements when I can.

As I grieve it is good to know that there are so many of you who do
understand.  There is nothing more heart wrenching than literally burying
someone you love.  I can't remember if I told you but one neighbor gave me a
beautiful granite stone that he found in Colorado the week before - it is
about a foot wide and made of granite.  This stone marks Mama's
grave...along with a beautiful gift from another neighbor:  she brought Mama
a beautiful copper shepherd's hook...from this hangs a stone bird bath from
a black chain that hangs low beside Mama Kitty's grave.  Mama did so love to
watch the birdies.

Mama's grave is surrounded by roses -- not just the wonderful perfectly
formed Hybrid Tea roses for cutting (only fragrant ones planted here) -- but
also several OGRs (Old Garden Roses) that are so wonderfully fragrant - like
Bayse's purple (a rugosa) and some beautiful pink and fragrant pink bourbon
roses..two Loetta Liggett's...can't name them all.  Clematis' wind up the
old roses that bloom once so that there are blooms on them throughout the
season  There are also daffodils, irises and beautiful pink and white
impatiens.  I planted a mini rose beside her grave this weekend - a prolific
bloomer..fragrant and a soft peach color..delicate and beautiful like she
was.  I've been thinking of getting some guardian figures to protect her
grave -- like Bastet or some lions...but I mostly want for it to be
beautiful and peaceful and a place that calms the spirit of all who visit.
The place where she is buried will be the most beautiful part of this yard.
It meant so much to me that my parents asked if they could come over to see
where she is buried.  They cried with me.  I am so very fortunate to be
surrounded by love.

I cannot tell you how many times this weekend I have seen Mama Kitty with
me as I was sitting on her porch.  I see her everywhere.  I know she is with
me.

Thanks for listening to me ramble...and most of all, thank you to a

RE: thank you

[Diane Rosenfeldt]

Elizabeth --
 
Mama Kitty's resting place sounds wonderful.  As do your neighbors and your
parents.  I'm glad you have such a terrific support network close by.
 
Here are vibes that Zulu stays healthy forever!
 
Diane R

 

Re: Thank you

[elizabeth trent]

Laura,
I'm so sorry.

elizabeth


On 2/15/07, L Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge
each
of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource
since
a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the feral colony I feed.
Since
the day I had him neutered and got the initial diagnosis of leukemia, I've
relied on this list for information and comfort. Yesterday, my little
prince
died. Before I unsub, though, I wanted to say thank you.
Laura





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RE: Thank you

[Rosenfeldt, Diane]

Laura, I'm so sorry your boy didn't make it.  Gentlest of Bridge vibes
to him, and hugs to you.

Diane R.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of L Johnson
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 1:28 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Thank you

I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge
each
of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one
resource since
a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the feral colony I
feed. Since
the day I had him neutered and got the initial diagnosis of leukemia,
I've
relied on this list for information and comfort. Yesterday, my little
prince
died. Before I unsub, though, I wanted to say thank you. 
Laura


 


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Re: Thank you

[TenHouseCats]

i'm glad that we were able to help, laura. i'm sorry your friend
completed his journey here and went on, but i'm glad you were able to
give him love and care!


On 2/15/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Laura,

I'm so sorry for your loss.



On 2/15/07, L Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge
each
> of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource
since
> a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the feral colony I feed.
Since
> the day I had him neutered and got the initial diagnosis of leukemia, I've
> relied on this list for information and comfort. Yesterday, my little
prince
> died. Before I unsub, though, I wanted to say thank you.
> Laura
>
>
>
>

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>
>



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Re: Thank you

[Nina]

Laura,
I'm sorry for your loss.  Thank you for caring enough about him to give 
him the chance to live out his life.  You haven't told us much, but the 
fact that you call him your "little prince" speaks volumes.

Nina

L Johnson wrote:

I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge each
of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource since
a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the feral colony I feed. Since
the day I had him neutered and got the initial diagnosis of leukemia, I've
relied on this list for information and comfort. Yesterday, my little prince
died. Before I unsub, though, I wanted to say thank you. 
Laura



 

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Re: Thank you

[Marylyn]

He loves you and thanks you so much for caring for him.






If you have men who will 
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of 
compassion and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with 
their fellow man.
 St. 
Francis
- Original Message - 
From: "L Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 1:28 PM
Subject: Thank you


I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge 
each
of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource 
since
a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the feral colony I feed. 
Since

the day I had him neutered and got the initial diagnosis of leukemia, I've
relied on this list for information and comfort. Yesterday, my little 
prince

died. Before I unsub, though, I wanted to say thank you.
Laura




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Re: Thank you

[Kelley Saveika]

Laura,

I'm so sorry for your loss.


On 2/15/07, L Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge
each
of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource
since
a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the feral colony I feed.
Since
the day I had him neutered and got the initial diagnosis of leukemia, I've
relied on this list for information and comfort. Yesterday, my little
prince
died. Before I unsub, though, I wanted to say thank you.
Laura





Get your own web address.
Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business.
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Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!

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Re: thank you for all your support for 2006

[Marylyn]

Bless you and all that are dear to you.






 If you have men who will 
exclude any of God's creatures
 from the shelter of compassion 
and pity, you will have men who 
 will deal likewise with their 
fellow man.
  St. Francis
  - Original Message - 
  From: Hideyo Yamamoto 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 7:18 PM
  Subject: OT: thank you for all your support for 2006


  Hi, everyone, I just wanted to thank you all who gave me supports to get 
through difficult times this year - this year has been one of the most 
difficult years for me and my kitties - I lost so many of my kitties for 
different illness -it's been devastating.  Because of people who suppored me 
from different list group, I learned more every day and gave me strengths and 
courage to be able to cope with the pains when I felt that I couldn't any more 
---  these pains will never go away, but I know that I am a  little bit 
stronger every day to live with them.

   

   I hope lots of happiness and joys to all of you and your kitties in 2007.

   

  Hideyo

Re: thank you for everything.

[Nina]

I just posted the whole story to my AC list asking for prayers, for them 
to call the numbers for the news media and for anyone in the area to 
keep an eye out for the car and cats.  Hang in there honey,

Nina

Leslie wrote:

You guys deserve a medal.  I'm crying again, but this time it's out of 
gratitude.  It's hard to believe that a story about me would be on 
tv.  Thank you for empowering me to be able to speak for them.  I 
shudder to think what I would be doing without you at this time.
 
Leslie

Re: Thank you from me and Spencer

[Gina WN]

Awww Spencer was a darling!  What a character; I love the photograph of him on the CLS.       Gina  Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Hi Everyone,It's still difficult for me to write about Spencer... I'm still so raw and depleted from the whole experience, but I wanted you to know that I read and appreciated all of your heartfelt posts about him. Thank you so very much for making such an emotional time easier to bear. I too, unfortunately, more times than I can count, have sat at the computer reading with tears streaming down my face over the pain of someone's loss. I'm sorry you experienced that sadness vicariously through Spence and I, but it's kind of nice in a way, a sort of testament to our love for these very special friends, to know they can
 evoke such a response. It did help to know that so many people got to "know" him through my stories of our journey together. Bruce is heading out of town for a week, when he gets back I'm going to ask him to put some pictures of Spencer on my dog training website so you can all see what he looked like. In the meantime, Belinda has been kind enough to post our story and one of his pictures to the CLS, (just click on the little rainbow circle next to his name): http://bemikitties.com/cls I went and looked at my Princess Grace and Jazzy's memorials and it's so comforting that our fur kids have this wonderful tribute. It helps to see them there. Thank you once again to James and Belinda and all those that contribute to the ongoing support of this list.Big hugs and lots of love to you all,NinaVisit my Tigger Tales site!       See my cats' gallery at Zazzle 
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RE: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...

[catatonya]

Poor Rusty.  The plight of Rusty and animals everywhere... not just nola is horrible.  tChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Rusty got rushed to emergency vet and was getting all he needed… sort of maxed out his caretaker’s credit card!  I haven’t heard how he was doing today but last I heard, things were not going well and vet was not too optomistic.  It is very frustrating as he was somebody’s pet in MS and caretakers have been feeding a whole bunch of cats and dogs hoping that owners will find them again.  I’m in NY and volunteer in an internet group that tries to locate owners (never been to NOLA!).  The ‘feeders’ as they’re called, are a handful of volunteers in the area who try and take care of thousands of now stray pets.  Some do it through some small fledgling animal rescue groups; others, like Rusty’s caretaker, do it on their own….     Just today, another cat got found by owner who was sure cat had died or was rescued but could not be found on the internet.  Feeders post pictures of all the animals they feed on the internet at one of the pictures sites and owners, now scattered all over the country, contact them if they think they see their pet.  Of course, many of those pets are not neutered and we all know what that means!  Just about nobody is even trying to trap any animals as there’s just no room to put them!  I’ve got one elderly man living in a trailer in his driveway who feeds all the strays in his neighborhood.  He is desperate to have somebody come and trap them to neuter them-he’ll take care of them and a couple of us sort of help him with food money—but there’s nobody available to even trap them
 for neutering..  I just don’t think there’s ever been anything like this!  It just goes on and on…   Chris  [EMAIL PROTECTED]  -Original
 Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 10:33 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...   Poor Rusty. Do they have him back on insulin now, or is that what the money is needed for? If he is laying around and sleeping all the time, and not eating, but drinking a lot, then he has high blood glucose,
 and needs to be injected with insulin. If he seems "spacey" or begins to have seizures or acts like he is having neurological impairment, then he may be hypoglycemic (meaning he got too much insulin for the amount of food he's eating), and would need to be put on a glucose drip IV. It's especially important for him to eat if he is getting his insulin injections, if he's NOT getting the injections, then his not eating may actually be helping him... the carbs in food turn into blood glucose, and that's bad for diabetics. If he's not getting his injections, then I highly recommend a very low carb cat food, one with NO grains is best, such as Innova Evo, OR even better, raw meat only. Meat has almost no carbs by itself. Normal grocery store cat foods are VERY VERY bad for diabetic cats (corn is horrible with it's high carbs), and I know that with the huge numbers down there, you guys are probably having to buy the cheapest stuff you can find. Try to get the cheapest ground
 beef or the chicken legs and thighs.. a pound will last a few feedings for one cat, and it isn't very much more expensive than cheap cat food.Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html  DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! 

Re: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...

[felv]

It's a very sad situation, I'd say I wish I were closer so I could help... 
but heck, I'm GLAD I'm not down there this time of year, with the heat index at 
over 100 degrees, and all the violence down south. Are they trying to get him 
adopted, or are they holding him to try to reunite with his owner?
 
If he's up for adoption (or rescue by a more financially well off rescue), 
If you can send me his description, his location (what part of MS), and if you 
can get one, a picture, I'll add him to my website under the diabetic cats in 
need section...  I can also crosspost his info, in hopes that others may 
help with his vet bills. He's considered special needs, and that's what my site 
specializes in.
Phaewryn
 
PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html 
 
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RE: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...

[Chris]

Rusty got rushed to emergency vet and was
getting all he needed… sort of maxed out his caretaker’s credit
card!  I haven’t heard how he was doing today but last I heard,
things were not going well and vet was not too optomistic.  It is very
frustrating as he was somebody’s pet in MS and caretakers have been
feeding a whole bunch of cats and dogs hoping that owners will find them
again.  I’m in NY and volunteer in an internet group that tries to
locate owners (never been to NOLA!).  The ‘feeders’ as they’re
called, are a handful of volunteers in the area who try and take care of
thousands of now stray pets.  Some do it through some small fledgling
animal rescue groups; others, like Rusty’s caretaker, do it on their own….

 

Just today, another cat got found by owner
who was sure cat had died or was rescued but could not be found on the
internet.  Feeders post pictures of all the animals they feed on the
internet at one of the pictures sites and owners, now scattered all over the
country, contact them if they think they see their pet.  Of course, many
of those pets are not neutered and we all know what that means!  Just
about nobody is even trying to trap any animals as there’s just no room
to put them!  I’ve got one elderly man living in a trailer in his
driveway who feeds all the strays in his neighborhood.  He is desperate to
have somebody come and trap them to neuter them-he’ll take care of them
and a couple of us sort of help him with food money—but there’s
nobody available to even trap them for neutering..  I just don’t
think there’s ever been anything like this!  It just goes on and on…

 



Chris

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aid for vet bills...

 



Poor Rusty. Do they have him back on insulin now, or
is that what the money is needed for? If he is laying around and sleeping all
the time, and not eating, but drinking a lot, then he has high blood glucose,
and needs to be injected with insulin. If he seems "spacey" or begins
to have seizures or acts like he is having neurological impairment, then he may
be hypoglycemic (meaning he got too much insulin for the amount of food he's
eating), and would need to be put on a glucose drip IV. It's especially
important for him to eat if he is getting his insulin injections, if he's NOT
getting the injections, then his not eating may actually be helping him... the
carbs in food turn into blood glucose, and that's bad for diabetics. If he's
not getting his injections, then I highly recommend a very low carb cat food,
one with NO grains is best, such as Innova Evo, OR even better, raw meat only.
Meat has almost no carbs by itself. Normal grocery store cat foods are VERY
VERY bad for diabetic cats (corn is horrible with it's high carbs), and I know
that with the huge numbers down there, you guys are probably having to buy the
cheapest stuff you can find. Try to get the cheapest ground beef or the chicken
legs and thighs.. a pound will last a few feedings for one cat, and it isn't
very much more expensive than cheap cat food.






Phaewryn





 





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Re: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...

[felv]

Poor Rusty. Do they have him back on insulin now, or is that what the money 
is needed for? If he is laying around and sleeping all the time, and not eating, 
but drinking a lot, then he has high blood glucose, and needs to be injected 
with insulin. If he seems "spacey" or begins to have seizures or acts like he is 
having neurological impairment, then he may be hypoglycemic (meaning he got too 
much insulin for the amount of food he's eating), and would need to be put on a 
glucose drip IV. It's especially important for him to eat if he is getting his 
insulin injections, if he's NOT getting the injections, then his not eating may 
actually be helping him... the carbs in food turn into blood glucose, and that's 
bad for diabetics. If he's not getting his injections, then I highly recommend a 
very low carb cat food, one with NO grains is best, such as Innova Evo, OR even 
better, raw meat only. Meat has almost no carbs by itself. Normal grocery store 
cat foods are VERY VERY bad for diabetic cats (corn is horrible with it's high 
carbs), and I know that with the huge numbers down there, you guys are probably 
having to buy the cheapest stuff you can find. Try to get the cheapest ground 
beef or the chicken legs and thighs.. a pound will last a few feedings for one 
cat, and it isn't very much more expensive than cheap cat food.
Phaewryn
 
PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html 
 
DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital 
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Re: Thank You All!!!!!

[Kerry MacKenzie]

Dear Janine
My belated condolences on the loss of your mom. She was such a lovely, warm
lady, I remember her emails well. And, reading your emails now, her courage
in the face of adversity was truly awesome--what a great role model. It is
truly wonderful that she both gave so much love and was herself surrounded
by so much love and warmth.
You must miss your mom so much but I know the many happy memories you have
of her must bring you and your dad much comfort. The Celebration of Life
Extravaganza plan that she drew up with you is a phenomenal idea. And again,
illustrates what a very classy lady she was. Yes, it's individuals like your
mom Brenda that help us keep/restore our hope in humankind.
love and hugs
Kerry



take care, Kerry M.
- Original Message -
From: "Brenda K. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:21 PM
Subject: Thank You All!


> Dearest All,
>
> You have all had such wonderful things to say about my mom, THANK
> YOU!!!  She loved all of you.  She used to talk about all of you at
> different times.  When I first moved back home in 2000, I would come
> downstairs and find her sitting here crying.  I would be worried and ask
> her what was wrong and she would say "We lost another of our beloved
> kitty babies".  She loved everyone of your babies as though they were
> her own.
>
> This battle with her health started at the end of July.  She had had a
> cold.  In August she went into Atrial Fibrillation and she had to be
> shocked back into rhythm.  She had about a week of feeling better and
> then started feeling bad again. She went in and out of rhythm until we
> went again between Christmas and New Years to have her shocked again. We
> thought so many things, too much immune suppressant drugs making her
> sick, new drugs they gave her she was allergic too, I racked my brain
> trying to figure it out.  She was very sick, throwing up, lost 22lbs,
> nothing tasted right or very good at all...I could go on and on.
>
>  Little did we know until Saturday the 25th of February that mother had
> been suffering with the hideous melanoma brain cancer disease.  She
> never knew, thankfully and she went very fast, but I was able to tell
> her and she acknowledged, that I loved her, dad loved her, and I would
> take care of all her babies and daddy.  During this time we spent
> practically every minute together.  I cooked, cleaned, served, her and
> tried to absolutely everything I could to make her day better and
> happy.  We had a connection unlike most have ever seen or experienced.
> I lived and breathed for her.  We talked about everything in the world
> and all aspects of  what she would want in case of her death.  I feel
> like part of me is missing, but I smile knowing she now is no longer
> miserable.  My beautiful mother gave me so much!  My father and I have
> so many good memories, we are cherishing them all.
>
> If at anytime you have questions that I can help you with about the
> feline leukemia cats, I will try, but I am not my mom, though she taught
> me a lot.  I believe, I will be handling the fund, so if anyone wants to
> send something as a memorial for my mom it will be used for the feline
> leukemia fund as she would have wanted.
>
> I would love any of you that have the poems she wrote for your pets to
> email them at anytime.  I will post the one she wrote for me when I had
> my 16th birthday at a future date.
>
> Thank you to all of you for loving my mom and sharing yourselves and
> your babies with her, Love Janine
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>  Brenda.
>
>  http://www.whiskersandwicks.com
>  http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith
>
> "The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." -
Colette
>
> Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven.  Heaven Knows We Need Them Here.
>
>
>
>
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Re: Thank You All!!!!!/Janine

[tatorbunz]

 Janine,
We will miss your mother greatly here. I had the opportunity to speak with her a few times. She is such a wonderful woman. She had conquered so much in her lifetime. 
You and your father are in my thoughts and prayers.
She is now with all of our kitties that have past on to the bridge telling them all how much they are missed by all. She was so valuable to us all here.
I want to thank you for taking the time to write us all about your mother. 
She was loved by many of us as we loved her too. 
She had such a great love for kitties and did express her feelings more than once.
Please take care of yourself and your father.
Remember she is watching over the both of you.
 
Hugs,
Terrie Mohr
(WA) -Original Message-From: Brenda K. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:21:42 -0600Subject: Thank You All!


Dearest All,  You have all had such wonderful things to say about my mom, THANK YOU!!! She loved all of you. She used to talk about all of you at different times. When I first moved back home in 2000, I would come downstairs and find her sitting here crying. I would be worried and ask her what was wrong and she would say "We lost another of our beloved kitty babies". She loved everyone of your babies as though they were her own.  This battle with her health started at the end of July. She had had a cold. In August she went into Atrial Fibrillation and she had to be shocked back into rhythm. She had about a week of feeling better and then started feeling bad again. She went in and out of rhythm until we went again between Christmas and New Years to have her shocked again. We thought so many things, too much immune suppressant drugs making her sick, new drugs they gave her she was allergic too, I racked my brain trying to figure it out. She was very sick, throwing up, lost 22lbs, nothing tasted right or very good at all...I could go on and on.  Little did we know until Saturday the 25th of February that mother had been suffering with the hideous melanoma brain cancer disease. She never knew, thankfully and she went very fast, but I was able to tell her and she acknowledged, that I loved her, dad loved her, and I would take care of all her babies and daddy. During this time we spent practically every minute together. I cooked, cleaned, served, her and tried to absolutely everything I could to make her day better and happy. We had a connection unlike most have ever seen or experienced. I lived and breathed for her. We talked about everything in the world and all aspects of what she would want in case of her death. I feel like part of me is missing, but I smile knowing she now is no longer miserable. My beautiful mother gave me so much! My father and I have so many good memories, we are cherishing them all.  If at anytime you have questions that I can help you with about the feline leukemia cats, I will try, but I am not my mom, though she taught me a lot. I believe, I will be handling the fund, so if anyone wants to send something as a memorial for my mom it will be used for the feline leukemia fund as she would have wanted.  I would love any of you that have the poems she wrote for your pets to email them at anytime. I will post the one she wrote for me when I had my 16th birthday at a future date.  Thank you to all of you for loving my mom and sharing yourselves and your babies with her, Love Janine--    Brenda.    http://www.whiskersandwicks.com   http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith   "The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." - Colette  Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven. Heaven Knows We Need Them Here.   -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 2/23/2006  

RE: Thank You All!!!!!

[Chris]

You know, I last talked to your mom during the summer and I remember
thinking that despite her serious medical problems, she was the one of the
most upbeat, full of life persons I'd ever 'met'.  It was a real priviledge
to have known her.

Chris
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-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brenda K. Smith
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:22 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Thank You All!

Dearest All,

You have all had such wonderful things to say about my mom, THANK 
YOU!!!  She loved all of you.  She used to talk about all of you at 
different times.  When I first moved back home in 2000, I would come 
downstairs and find her sitting here crying.  I would be worried and ask 
her what was wrong and she would say "We lost another of our beloved 
kitty babies".  She loved everyone of your babies as though they were 
her own.

This battle with her health started at the end of July.  She had had a 
cold.  In August she went into Atrial Fibrillation and she had to be 
shocked back into rhythm.  She had about a week of feeling better and 
then started feeling bad again. She went in and out of rhythm until we 
went again between Christmas and New Years to have her shocked again. We 
thought so many things, too much immune suppressant drugs making her 
sick, new drugs they gave her she was allergic too, I racked my brain 
trying to figure it out.  She was very sick, throwing up, lost 22lbs, 
nothing tasted right or very good at all...I could go on and on.

 Little did we know until Saturday the 25th of February that mother had 
been suffering with the hideous melanoma brain cancer disease.  She 
never knew, thankfully and she went very fast, but I was able to tell 
her and she acknowledged, that I loved her, dad loved her, and I would 
take care of all her babies and daddy.  During this time we spent 
practically every minute together.  I cooked, cleaned, served, her and 
tried to absolutely everything I could to make her day better and 
happy.  We had a connection unlike most have ever seen or experienced.  
I lived and breathed for her.  We talked about everything in the world 
and all aspects of  what she would want in case of her death.  I feel 
like part of me is missing, but I smile knowing she now is no longer 
miserable.  My beautiful mother gave me so much!  My father and I have 
so many good memories, we are cherishing them all. 

If at anytime you have questions that I can help you with about the 
feline leukemia cats, I will try, but I am not my mom, though she taught 
me a lot.  I believe, I will be handling the fund, so if anyone wants to 
send something as a memorial for my mom it will be used for the feline 
leukemia fund as she would have wanted.

I would love any of you that have the poems she wrote for your pets to 
email them at anytime.  I will post the one she wrote for me when I had 
my 16th birthday at a future date. 

Thank you to all of you for loving my mom and sharing yourselves and 
your babies with her, Love Janine






-- 

 Brenda.

 http://www.whiskersandwicks.com
 http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith 

"The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." -
Colette

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Re: Thank you

[wendy]

Sherry,

Maizee Grace sounds so ADORABLE!!!  I am so sorry you
lost her.  She will be dearly missed.  I am finding
comfort in picturing my lost baby doing the cute
things he used to do.  I'll sit on the couch and
picture him strutting through the living room.  Or on
my chest when I'm going to sleep.  Or jumping high to
catch his toy.  It helps.  

:)
Wendy



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Re: Thank you

[Nina]

Ah Sherry, you're breaking my heart.  I too had a felv pos named Grace, 
I lost her in Sept, she was almost 2 yrs old. She was my special "heart 
warmer", she would jump on my lap and press her little body against my 
chest until any troubles and strife would be replaced by her warm loving 
glow.  In those moments it was impossible to think, or feel anything but 
her unconditional, and yes, undying love.  I lost her sister Jazz in 
April at 18 mos and two of their litter mates before they had even 
turned 6 mos.  They too were born with felv, they too were the most 
precious gifts of love and light.  We've discussed it before on the 
list, these angels are the most remarkable kitties, there's just 
something so special about them and the way they steal your heart.  My 
deepest sympathies go out to you and your boyfriend, I know Maizee will 
be sorely missed.  I'm so glad you've found your way to forgiving 
yourself, (at least a little bit), for not having it in your control to 
save her.  We're all too familiar with that agony and regret.  Thank you 
for sharing some of the wonderful memories of special moments shared 
together.  I believe Maizee Grace lives on, it's small comfort when the 
loss of her physical presence is so fresh and painful.  Even if you 
don't believe in life after death, remembering and recounting the joy we 
shared with our babies helps them live on in our hearts and honors their 
memory.

Much love to you in your sorrow,
Nina

Sherry DeHaan wrote:

Thank you all for your kind words.it is helping me to believe that I 
did the right thing and that I should not feel guilty,I will always 
wonder if I could have done more,but that is just me.She lived for her 
Temptations treats,I trained her (or she trained me) that if she gave 
me a kiss on the nose she would get a treat,we would do this for 20 
treats if I kept telling her pleeps for treats,I know silly but it was 
so adorable,my boyfriend would just laugh at us,but he got in on it 
too sometimes.She even would wake me up kissing my nose and if I tried 
to hide it she would kiss me all over my face,she was just the most 
adorable thing you ever seen.She had so many little things that she 
did that just melted my heart,she love me very much and I hope she 
knows that I did everything for her.Thank you all for letting me share 
a couple of her many sweet things she left in my heart to remember. 
:)Sherry



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RE: thank you

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

I'm so sorry to hear about your male kitty, Kristi. I'm glad he's in
such wonderful hands for the rest of his life, however long that might
be. 
big hugs to you and kitty, Kerry

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> I just want to thank you all for your responses we are having many
problems (with leuk) right now and she is just topping off my plate
right now.  Just hearing others ideas is noce even if I've already
tried/thought about them it means I'm thinking on the right tract and it
is very nice support.

I Didn't mention before because I wasn't (am still not) really able to
talk about it right now but my 1 year old male was diagnosed 1 week ago
with a large chest mass, and then Monday we found out that he has
lymphoma in his bone marrow, liver, GI, and even in his blood supply.  I
will eventually accept his mortality and keep you all posted on his
condition but until then thank you again for all your suggestions and
support.
Again thank you the support is so wonderful, Kristi



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Re: thank you

[Cherie A Gabbert]

Kristi, 
We are all here for you, and I am sending positve healing vibes you way, please keep us informed.
Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I just want to thank you all for your responses we are having many problems (with leuk) right now and she is just topping off my plate right now. Just hearing others ideas is noce even if I've already tried/thought about them it means I'm thinking on the right tract and it is very nice support.I Didn't mention before because I wasn't (am still not) really able to talk about it right now but my 1 year old male was diagnosed 1 week ago with a large chest mass, and then Monday we found out that he has lymphoma in his bone marrow, liver, GI, and even in his blood supply. I will eventually accept his mortality and keep you all posted on his condition but until then thank you again for all your suggestions and support.Again thank you the support is so wonderful, KristiHave a purrfect
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Re: thank you

[catatonya]

I'm so sorry for the problems you're dealing with right now and the bad report of the cancer.  I hope your cat has as many good days as possible left to spend with you Kristi.
 
tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I just want to thank you all for your responses we are having many problems (with leuk) right now and she is just topping off my plate right now. Just hearing others ideas is noce even if I've already tried/thought about them it means I'm thinking on the right tract and it is very nice support.I Didn't mention before because I wasn't (am still not) really able to talk about it right now but my 1 year old male was diagnosed 1 week ago with a large chest mass, and then Monday we found out that he has lymphoma in his bone marrow, liver, GI, and even in his blood supply. I will eventually accept his mortality and keep you all posted on his condition but until then thank you again for all your suggestions and support.Again thank you the support is so wonderful, Kristi

Re: thank you - chemo

[Del Daniels]

My Effie was diagnosed Lymphoma a year 
ago mid-June and with chemo and prednisone, she survived quite well until 
February 05, and extra 7 months.  
Del

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 1:29 PM
  Subject: thank you
  > I just want to thank you all for your responses we are 
  having many problems (with leuk) right now and she is just topping off my 
  plate right now.  Just hearing others ideas is noce even if I've already 
  tried/thought about them it means I'm thinking on the right tract and it is 
  very nice support.I Didn't mention before because I wasn't (am still 
  not) really able to talk about it right now but my 1 year old male was 
  diagnosed 1 week ago with a large chest mass, and then Monday we found out 
  that he has lymphoma in his bone marrow, liver, GI, and even in his blood 
  supply.  I will eventually accept his mortality and keep you all posted 
  on his condition but until then thank you again for all your suggestions and 
  support.Again thank you the support is so wonderful, 
Kristi

Re: thank you

[Nina]

Oh Kristi,
Prayers for your 1 year old as well as the baby, (they're both just 
babies!).  I'm so sorry, you must be overcome with worry right now.  I'm 
sending you calming energy and healing energy for your babies,

Nina

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


I just want to thank you all for your responses we are having many problems 
(with leuk) right now and she is just topping off my plate right now.  Just 
hearing others ideas is noce even if I've already tried/thought about them it 
means I'm thinking on the right tract and it is very nice support.
   



I Didn't mention before because I wasn't (am still not) really able to talk 
about it right now but my 1 year old male was diagnosed 1 week ago with a large 
chest mass, and then Monday we found out that he has lymphoma in his bone 
marrow, liver, GI, and even in his blood supply.  I will eventually accept his 
mortality and keep you all posted on his condition but until then thank you 
again for all your suggestions and support.
Again thank you the support is so wonderful, Kristi



 

Re: thank you

[Lernermichelle]

Kristi,
   I don't know if your vet suggested chemo or talked to you about it, but it really does improve their quality of life for a while, usually, and sometimes puts them into remission.  Simon had lymphoma in his bone marrow, liver, and spleen and was so sick when diagnosed that he had to be hospitalized for 5 days, but the chemo gave him about 2 months, much of which he felt really great.  He only threw up once from chemo, and other than that did not have any side effects from it.  The lymphoma was still under control when he died of sudden onset and very quickly progressing anemia, which the oncologist said could only be explained by him having an auto-immune reaction to his cancer and killing off his red blood cells (though my own primary care physician said a patient of hers got that and they said it was the chemo, not the cancer, causing the reaction, so who knows).  If you don't do chemo, I would highly recommend steroids in strong doses, which definitely makes them feel good and also shrinks lymphoma. Two of mine lived 3 months with lymphoma and only on steroids. You can do prednisone pills, but I would recommend periodic shots of dexamethasone (fast-acting, strong, and not long-lasting) and of depomedrol (strong, long-acting), giving them as often as his symptoms return (they might last a few weeks at a time at first).  The shots are stronger, last longer, and make it so you do not have to give steroid pills.

   Just my 2 cents. I have lost 2 and probably 3 to lymphoma (one was not definitively diagnosed). It is truly horrible and horrific.  I do believe the steroids and the chemo both can make a big difference.

Michelle

In a message dated 6/12/05 2:29:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:



I Didn't mention before because I wasn't (am still not) really able to talk about it right now but my 1 year old male was diagnosed 1 week ago with a large chest mass, and then Monday we found out that he has lymphoma in his bone marrow, liver, GI, and even in his blood supply.  I will eventually accept his mortality and keep you all posted on his condition but until then thank you again for all your suggestions and support.
Again thank you the support is so wonderful, Kristi

RE: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[catatonya]

"Canis Supremis" he, he!  Go Jada!
 
tonya"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



My creative and dog-loving co-worker just sent me this haiku on Jada's win! Kerry
 
Jada, Jada, Best-
In-Show, Canis Supremis,
Let the kisses flow!

-Original Message-From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 8:06 AMTo: Candi&Larry; Brehm, Victoria A.; Amal; Anne; B; Brent; Char Marie; Clare; Edie; Frank; Gabrielle; George; Joan; Judy; Kristi; Lesley; Linda; Michelle; Michiko; Nancy&Albert; Palumbo, Nicholas; Rebecca; Rhona; Rick; Zyrkowski, Susan L.; TimSubject: FW: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW
Fantastic start to Friday---Jada WON Best in Show. This is great news for Joan's shelter which will now get some very welcome, free publicity! THANKS to all who voted Have a good weekend~~~Kerry

-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doljan, JoanSent: Friday, May 06, 2005 6:22 AMTo: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'; 'Janice Ventura'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'Ellen E. Hutzel'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'maggie raywood'Subject: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW
Jada, the pit-bull mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides winning the popular vote, just won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in a plug for the shelter and our upcoming adoption event. Also, they will do a story about Jada in Dog Magazine.
 
Thank you again for your support,
 
Joan
 
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Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[Terri Brown]

WOO-HOO!  Way to go Jada!

  - Original Message - 
  From: Gloria B. 
  Lane 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 9:28 AM
  Subject: Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN 
  SHOW
  Joan, that's GREAT!  Congrats!  Yea for the 
  Pits...GloriaJada, the pit-bull mix from the shelter I 
  volunteer with, besides winning the popular vote, just won Best In Show. 
  Jada's owner put in a plug for the shelter and our upcoming adoption 
  event. Also, they will do a story about Jada in Dog Magazine.Thank 
  you again for your 
support,Joan

Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[Cherie A Gabbert]

Wonderful, very happy to hear it ;-))"Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Jada, the pit-bull mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides winning the popular vote, just won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in a plug for the shelter and our upcoming adoption event. Also, they will do a story about Jada in Dog Magazine.
 
Thank you again for your support,
 
Joan
 
 

RE: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[Doljan, Joan]

Title: Message



Thank 
you--I have passed it on.

  
  -Original Message-From: MacKenzie, Kerry 
  N. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 06, 
  2005 9:44 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: 
  Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW
  
  My creative and dog-loving co-worker 
  just sent me this haiku on Jada's win! Kerry
   
  Jada, Jada, Best-
  In-Show, Canis Supremis,
  Let 
  the kisses flow!
  
  -Original Message-From: MacKenzie, Kerry 
  N. Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 8:06 AMTo: 
  Candi&Larry; Brehm, Victoria A.; Amal; Anne; B; Brent; Char Marie; Clare; 
  Edie; Frank; Gabrielle; George; Joan; Judy; Kristi; Lesley; Linda; Michelle; 
  Michiko; Nancy&Albert; Palumbo, Nicholas; Rebecca; Rhona; Rick; Zyrkowski, 
  Susan L.; TimSubject: FW: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN 
  SHOW
  Fantastic start to Friday---Jada WON Best 
  in Show. This is great news for Joan's shelter which will now get some 
  very welcome, free publicity! THANKS to all who voted Have a good 
  weekend~~~Kerry
  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doljan, 
  JoanSent: Friday, May 06, 2005 6:22 AMTo: 
  'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'; 'Janice Ventura'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'Ellen E. 
  Hutzel'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'maggie raywood'Subject: Thank you - 
  Jada won BEST IN SHOW
  Jada, the pit-bull 
  mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides winning the popular vote, just 
  won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in a plug for the shelter and our 
  upcoming adoption event. Also, they will do a story about Jada in Dog 
  Magazine.
   
  Thank you again 
  for your support,
   
  Joan
   
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Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[TatorBunz]

YAY!!! 
CONGRATS JADA!!!
 
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RE: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

Title: Message




My creative and dog-loving co-worker just sent 
me this haiku on Jada's win! Kerry
 
Jada, 
Jada, Best-
In-Show, Canis Supremis,
Let 
the kisses flow!

-Original Message-From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. 
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 8:06 AMTo: Candi&Larry; 
Brehm, Victoria A.; Amal; Anne; B; Brent; Char Marie; Clare; Edie; Frank; 
Gabrielle; George; Joan; Judy; Kristi; Lesley; Linda; Michelle; Michiko; 
Nancy&Albert; Palumbo, Nicholas; Rebecca; Rhona; Rick; Zyrkowski, Susan L.; 
TimSubject: FW: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN 
SHOW
Fantastic start to Friday---Jada WON Best in 
Show. This is great news for Joan's shelter which will now get some very 
welcome, free publicity! THANKS to all who voted Have a good 
weekend~~~Kerry

-Original Message-From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
On Behalf Of Doljan, JoanSent: Friday, May 06, 2005 6:22 
AMTo: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'; 'Janice Ventura'; 
'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'Ellen E. Hutzel'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'maggie 
raywood'Subject: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN 
SHOW
Jada, the pit-bull 
mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides winning the popular vote, just 
won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in a plug for the shelter and our 
upcoming adoption event. Also, they will do a story about Jada in Dog 
Magazine.
 
Thank you again for 
your support,
 
Joan
 
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Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[Gloria B. Lane]

Joan, that's GREAT!  Congrats!  Yea for the Pits...
Gloria
Jada, the pit-bull mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides 
winning the popular vote, just won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in 
a plug for the shelter and our upcoming adoption event. Also, they 
will do a story about Jada in Dog Magazine.

Thank you again for your support,
Joan

RE: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

Title: Message



Fabulous news!!! Well done Jada & Joan!

-Original Message-From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
On Behalf Of Doljan, JoanSent: Friday, May 06, 2005 6:22 
AMTo: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'; 'Janice Ventura'; 
'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'Ellen E. Hutzel'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'maggie 
raywood'Subject: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN 
SHOW
Jada, the pit-bull 
mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides winning the popular vote, just 
won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in a plug for the shelter and our 
upcoming adoption event. Also, they will do a story about Jada in Dog 
Magazine.
 
Thank you again for 
your support,
 
Joan
 
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Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[carlas]

Yeah 

I saw this am on the news!

Carla

From:   "Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'" 
, 
'Janice Ventura' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'Ellen E. Hutzel'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 
"'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 'maggie raywood' <[EMAIL 
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Date sent:  Fri, 6 May 2005 07:21:34 -0400 
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Send reply to:  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

> Jada, the pit-bull mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides
> winning the popular vote, just won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in a
> plug for the shelter and our upcoming adoption event. Also, they will
> do a story about Jada in Dog Magazine.
> 
> Thank you again for your support,
> 
> Joan
> 
> 
> 

Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[Barbara Lowe]

Title: Message



yeay my sister got 30 co workers to vote after 
I emailed her--even tho most of them are "itty bitty fluffy dog" owners so will 
forward this good news to her. 
Good luck on adoption event. 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Doljan, Joan 
  To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' 
  ; 'Janice Ventura' ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' ; 'Ellen E. 
  Hutzel' ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' ; 'maggie raywood' 
  Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 7:21 AM
  Subject: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN 
  SHOW
  
  Jada, the pit-bull 
  mix from the shelter I volunteer with, besides winning the popular vote, just 
  won Best In Show. Jada's owner put in a plug for the shelter and our 
  upcoming adoption event. Also, they will do a story about Jada in Dog 
  Magazine.
   
  Thank you again 
  for your support,
   
  Joan
   
   

Re: Thank you - Jada won BEST IN SHOW

[PEC2851]

Yay, Jada!!

RE: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday

[Doljan, Joan]

Judges from the ASPCA, dog trainers, etc.

-Original Message-
From: Brenda K. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 4:23 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday


Joan.

Who decides who is Best In Show?  I voted everyday since you posted 
this and several friends and relatives voted for her also. :) 

-- 

 Brenda.

 http://www.whiskersandwicks.com
 http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith 

"The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." -
Colette

Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven.  Heaven Knows We Need Them Here.




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Re: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday

[TatorBunz]

YAY JADA!
 
 Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttp://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.orecatay.com/http://www.awca.net/index.htmhttp://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/http://www.meezer.com/http://thesiamesestore.com/http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.htmlhttp://ca.siameserescue.org/http://co.siameserescue.org/http://va.siameserescue.org/
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Re: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday

[Brenda K. Smith]

Joan.
   Who decides who is Best In Show?  I voted everyday since you posted 
this and several friends and relatives voted for her also. :) 

--
Brenda.
http://www.whiskersandwicks.com
http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith 
 	
"The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." - Colette

Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven.  Heaven Knows We Need Them Here.

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RE: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

Title: Message



Well 
done Jada to get this far!

-Original Message-From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
On Behalf Of Doljan, JoanSent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 7:35 
AMTo: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'Janice 
Ventura'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; Niki Dawson; 
'maggie raywood'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'Subject: Thank you - Jada 
gets to compete on Friday
Thank you for voting 
for Jada. She will be able to compete on Friday and hopefully bring some 
attention to the Shelter she was adopted from.
 
JoanThis email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and 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. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.

Re: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday

[Barbara Lowe]

Title: Message



Yeay! good luck!
barbara

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Doljan, Joan 
  To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' 
  ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' 
  ; 'Janice Ventura' ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' ; Niki Dawson ; 'maggie raywood' ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 8:35 
  AM
  Subject: Thank you - Jada gets to compete 
  on Friday
  
  Thank you for 
  voting for Jada. She will be able to compete on Friday and hopefully bring 
  some attention to the Shelter she was adopted from.
   
  Joan

Re: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

[Karolyn Lount]

May I suggest that when you need to replace bedspreads but large sheets
with a pattern. From a distance they look like a regular bedspread. They
are also a lot easier to wash. I picked this hint up from a neighbor of
mine that has 10 cats.

RE: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

[Hideyo Yamamoto]

Del – you must know by I now – I cry a lot – and I
am crying again reading your email because I feel so much of what you feel and
please know that you are not alone. 

Like Nina, after Suzi died, I couldn’t
let go any of stuff with Suzi touched – I put a huge padded rug under
than bed so that all my cats (20 plus in this particular house) can sleep comfortably
and after Suzi died, I did not want to vacuum or wash it because I knew Suzi’s
fur is on it – I left it there for about 6 month – finally, I
removed the rug and did not want to wash it, and am keeping it in a closet
separately.  Also, the carrier that Suzi
stopped breathing, I am leaving it as the way it is with towel in it –
and the shirt I was wearing when I held Suzi after she died, her urine was all
over the shirt, I couldn’t wash it, and I am keeping it in a plastic
bag.  It may sound all crazy to a
lot of people, but I wanted to and still want to keep every piece of Suzi’s
memory.  Before I cremated her, I
cut her fur and keep it in a box and go back and feel it sometimes – it will
be almost year, but I still miss her so terribly, and tears will come out
immediately as soon as I think of her, and I don’t know the way to stop
it, so Del, my thought is with you, and Effie – maybe Suzi and Effie are
together in heaven, saying, “silly mom, we are right here watching you,
so don’t miss us too much – we are right here”…

 

Many hugs,

 

Hideyo

 

-Original
Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Nina
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 12:11
PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Thank you fm Del and
Angel Effie

 

Oh Del,
We know how you feel.  I held off vacuuming for as long as I could after
losing Vixen.  I complained about her shedding Siberian Husky fur all over
the house while she was with me, but after I lost her, I just couldn't bring
myself to clean it up, knowing it would be for the last time.  I'm so
sorry for your grief, it just never gets easier.  I try to prepare myself
for the inevitable, sometimes I even feel some acceptance of the
situation.  It only lasts for 10 minutes, or so, then I find myself
pleading for my angels not to be taken from me.  Something that helps me
walk past those familiar places where my babies used to be, is imagining them
still there.  I speak to them and tell them how much I love them, how much
I appreciate having known them and what a privilege it was to care for
them.  I tell them about what's going on in the household, sometimes I ask
for help in getting through to somebody whose being particularly naughty. 
I call on Vixen and another lost beloved GSD, Contessa, when I have a lesson
with a dog that I'm concerned about reaching (I'm a dog trainer), and ask them
to be with me in spirit to help communicate.  After my Tess died, I felt
and saw her out of the corner of my eye many times.  There was one time in
particular, I was sitting at the computer writing an homage to her and her
wonderful spirit.  I could have sworn she was right at my feet where she
always used to lay.  I almost reached down to pet her.  Effie is
still with you, she loves you and she's watching over you.  

Much love,
Nina

Del Daniels wrote:





Thank you to
everyone who responded with sympathies to my huge loss of Effie.  She was
such a light in our lives and we miss her terribly.  The "real"
Effie gradually faded away and she became a more sedentary waif with less fur
and less weight.  At times her eyes were bright and interested in playing
but the body didn't allow response.  Lack of energy and increasing
discomfort took her away, little by little.  Gosh, how I love her and miss
her.  





In January
04 intuition was that she was in her last year with us and I wanted
to soak up as much of her as possible and give her even more love and
attention and I moved in her bedroom with her.  I was already in with her
a lot, sitting in her sunroom or watching tv, any projects that could be
done there.  That bathroom is "mine" and she inspected my
shower and checked the drain for possible thingies ... don't know if she
ever found any but it was one of her daily rituals.  There is a screen
door on her bedroom instead of a hard paneled door and we looked in at her
and talked to her every passing by.  My heart breaks again and again as I
look in and she is not there.  I have been cleaning in her sunroom and
bedroom (her apartment :) and her fluffy fur is still flying around;
remembering all her favorite games and resting places.  And crying and
crying.  I am going to buy new bedspreads and kind of change the look of
it, the others need replacing anyway.  The toilet seat cover where she
loved to pull on the loops and made very long loops will have to stay for a
while.  She loved pulling things apart with her teeth.  She
decarpeted her bedroom and we put in tile!  A roll of paper towel makes
great confetti.  Hubby had to put a toi

Re: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

[Nina]

Oh Del,
We know how you feel.  I held off vacuuming for as long as I could
after losing Vixen.  I complained about her shedding Siberian Husky fur
all over the house while she was with me, but after I lost her, I just
couldn't bring myself to clean it up, knowing it would be for the last
time.  I'm so sorry for your grief, it just never gets easier.  I try
to prepare myself for the inevitable, sometimes I even feel some
acceptance of the situation.  It only lasts for 10 minutes, or so, then
I find myself pleading for my angels not to be taken from me. 
Something that helps me walk past those familiar places where my babies
used to be, is imagining them still there.  I speak to them and tell
them how much I love them, how much I appreciate having known them and
what a privilege it was to care for them.  I tell them about what's
going on in the household, sometimes I ask for help in getting through
to somebody whose being particularly naughty.  I call on Vixen and
another lost beloved GSD, Contessa, when I have a lesson with a dog
that I'm concerned about reaching (I'm a dog trainer), and ask them to
be with me in spirit to help communicate.  After my Tess died, I felt
and saw her out of the corner of my eye many times.  There was one time
in particular, I was sitting at the computer writing an homage to her
and her wonderful spirit.  I could have sworn she was right at my feet
where she always used to lay.  I almost reached down to pet her.  Effie
is still with you, she loves you and she's watching over you.  

Much love,
Nina

Del Daniels wrote:

  
  
  Thank you to everyone who responded
with sympathies to my huge loss of Effie.  She was such a light in our
lives and we miss her terribly.  The "real" Effie gradually faded away
and she became a more sedentary waif with less fur and less weight.  At
times her eyes were bright and interested in playing but the body
didn't allow response.  Lack of energy and increasing discomfort took
her away, little by little.  Gosh, how I love her and miss her.  
  In January 04 intuition was that she
was in her last year with us and I wanted to soak up as much of her as
possible and give her even more love and attention and I moved in her
bedroom with her.  I was already in with her a lot, sitting in her
sunroom or watching tv, any projects that could be done there.  That
bathroom is "mine" and she inspected my shower and checked the drain
for possible thingies ... don't know if she ever found any but it was
one of her daily rituals.  There is a screen door on her
bedroom instead of a hard paneled door and we looked in at her and
talked to her every passing by.  My heart breaks again and again as I
look in and she is not there.  I have been cleaning in her sunroom and
bedroom (her apartment :) and her fluffy fur is still flying around;
remembering all her favorite games and resting places.  And crying and
crying.  I am going to buy new bedspreads and kind of change the look
of it, the others need replacing anyway.  The toilet seat cover where
she loved to pull on the loops and made very long loops will have to
stay for a while.  She loved pulling things apart with her teeth.  She
decarpeted her bedroom and we put in tile!  A roll of paper towel makes
great confetti.  Hubby had to put a toilet tissue holder UP HIGH -
betcha Effie wasn't the only one who liked to unroll that stuff and
make more confetti ... you all have a kitty who enjoys doing that?  
   
  Your prayers and caring has held me
together,
  Del
  
-
Original Message - 
From:
Julie Johnson 
To:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Sent:
Friday, March 04, 2005 8:36 AM
Subject:
Re: Effie has her angel's wings


Dear Del,
 
How sorry I am to hear that Effie has left you.  We all know
how hard it is; the hardest thing in life, it seems.  She's free of
pain and happy now, surely with your friend Liz.  I'm sorry for your
loss of Liz, as well, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing they
are together and in the special memories you have of each of them.
 
Sending a big, big hug your way. Take care of yourself.
 
Love, Julie 

Del Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

  
  
  
  
  Effie left us this
morning and my friend, Liz, who passed away last week, is taking care
of her in heaven.  The pain from the growing mass against her spine
took away her quality of life.  It was awfully hard.  It IS hard.  You
understand, we continue to look at their favorite places and those
places are empty ... and I cry for her.  My heart is broken.
   
  Thank you everyone for
support and feedback.  Without these groups, she would never have lived
this long or this well.
   
  
  
  Del
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Re: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

[Susan Loesch]

What a beautiful tribute to Effie and how lucky she was to be so very much loved.  I am so sorry that you've lost her.Del Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Thank you to everyone who responded with sympathies to my huge loss of Effie.  She was such a light in our lives and we miss her terribly.  The "real" Effie gradually faded away and she became a more sedentary waif with less fur and less weight.  At times her eyes were bright and interested in playing but the body didn't allow response.  Lack of energy and increasing discomfort took her away, little by little.  Gosh, how I love her and miss her.  
In January 04 intuition was that she was in her last year with us and I wanted to soak up as much of her as possible and give her even more love and attention and I moved in her bedroom with her.  I was already in with her a lot, sitting in her sunroom or watching tv, any projects that could be done there.  That bathroom is "mine" and she inspected my shower and checked the drain for possible thingies ... don't know if she ever found any but it was one of her daily rituals.  There is a screen door on her bedroom instead of a hard paneled door and we looked in at her and talked to her every passing by.  My heart breaks again and again as I look in and she is not there.  I have been cleaning in her sunroom and bedroom (her apartment :) and her fluffy fur is still flying around; remembering all her favorite games and resting places.  And crying and crying.  I am going to buy new
 bedspreads and kind of change the look of it, the others need replacing anyway.  The toilet seat cover where she loved to pull on the loops and made very long loops will have to stay for a while.  She loved pulling things apart with her teeth.  She decarpeted her bedroom and we put in tile!  A roll of paper towel makes great confetti.  Hubby had to put a toilet tissue holder UP HIGH - betcha Effie wasn't the only one who liked to unroll that stuff and make more confetti ... you all have a kitty who enjoys doing that?  
 
Your prayers and caring has held me together,
Del

- Original Message - 
From: Julie Johnson 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: Effie has her angel's wings

Dear Del,
 
How sorry I am to hear that Effie has left you.  We all know how hard it is; the hardest thing in life, it seems.  She's free of pain and happy now, surely with your friend Liz.  I'm sorry for your loss of Liz, as well, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing they are together and in the special memories you have of each of them.
 
Sending a big, big hug your way. Take care of yourself.
 
Love, Julie Del Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:






Effie left us this morning and my friend, Liz, who passed away last week, is taking care of her in heaven.  The pain from the growing mass against her spine took away her quality of life.  It was awfully hard.  It IS hard.  You understand, we continue to look at their favorite places and those places are empty ... and I cry for her.  My heart is broken.
 
Thank you everyone for support and feedback.  Without these groups, she would never have lived this long or this well.
 
Del>^.^

Re: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

[Del Daniels]

Thank you to everyone who responded with sympathies 
to my huge loss of Effie.  She was such a light in our lives and we miss 
her terribly.  The "real" Effie gradually faded away and she became a more 
sedentary waif with less fur and less weight.  At times her eyes were 
bright and interested in playing but the body didn't allow response.  Lack 
of energy and increasing discomfort took her away, little by little.  Gosh, 
how I love her and miss her.  
In January 04 intuition was that she was 
in her last year with us and I wanted to soak up as much of her as possible and 
give her even more love and attention and I moved in her bedroom with 
her.  I was already in with her a lot, sitting in her sunroom 
or watching tv, any projects that could be done there.  That bathroom 
is "mine" and she inspected my shower and checked the drain for 
possible thingies ... don't know if she ever found any but it was one of her 
daily rituals.  There is a screen door on her bedroom instead of a 
hard paneled door and we looked in at her and talked to her every passing 
by.  My heart breaks again and again as I look in and she is not 
there.  I have been cleaning in her sunroom and bedroom (her apartment :) 
and her fluffy fur is still flying around; remembering all her favorite 
games and resting places.  And crying and crying.  I am going to buy 
new bedspreads and kind of change the look of it, the others need replacing 
anyway.  The toilet seat cover where she loved to pull on the loops and 
made very long loops will have to stay for a while.  She loved pulling 
things apart with her teeth.  She decarpeted her bedroom and we put in 
tile!  A roll of paper towel makes great confetti.  Hubby had to put a 
toilet tissue holder UP HIGH - betcha Effie wasn't the only one who liked to 
unroll that stuff and make more confetti ... you all have a kitty who 
enjoys doing that?  
 
Your prayers and caring has held me 
together,
Del

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Julie 
  Johnson 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 8:36 
AM
  Subject: Re: Effie has her angel's 
  wings
  
  Dear Del,
   
  How sorry I am to hear that Effie has left you.  We all know how 
  hard it is; the hardest thing in life, it seems.  She's free of pain and 
  happy now, surely with your friend Liz.  I'm sorry for your loss of Liz, 
  as well, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing they are together and in 
  the special memories you have of each of them.
   
  Sending a big, big hug your way. Take care of yourself.
   
  Love, Julie Del Daniels 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  





Effie left us this morning and my 
friend, Liz, who passed away last week, is taking care of her in 
heaven.  The pain from the growing mass against her spine took away her 
quality of life.  It was awfully hard.  It IS hard.  You 
understand, we continue to look at their favorite places and those places 
are empty ... and I cry for her.  My heart is broken.
 
Thank you everyone for support and 
feedback.  Without these groups, she would never have lived this long 
or this well.
 
Del>^.^