Saying goodbye to Bramble
I thought I'd better update - it saddens me to say that on Monday I will most likely be saying goodbye to my boy Bramble. I know I've been here before wondering if I should put to sleep or not - at all other times I had doubt and it felt wrong - now it feels right. He hasn't taken well to assisted feeding and is just getting scared of feeding time despite being as gentle as possible with the syringe - I'm getting less and less food in him each time. The interferon Omega has not killed off the calici like it did last time. He refuses to eat unassisted and is trying hide himself away. After going through so much I think he is now suffering and has had enough. He is alos being affectionate in a different manner than normal when I put him on my knee. When I asked him if he'd had enough he purred and nuzzled me - last time he got very restless. I think it's time - part of me hopes he passes quietly in his sleep before Monday but I doubt he will. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel & Buddy
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oh, i'm sorry to hear this--but, in an odd way, rejoice that he trusts you so very much that he could be honest about his wanting to go on. you have loved him so well and so deeply, and that will never be forgotten by him, by the critters that have gone before and will follow after, nor by the people whose story his life has touched. i wish i could make the pain go away... -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about this, you will know what is best for your beloved Bramble, but in case you wanted to ask him, I have recently had Kat ( Kathleen A. Berard, Animal Communicator, Vibrational Essences Practitioner and Holistic Care Consultant KATALYST FOR ANIMAL WHOLENESS, INC. www.katberard.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) Communicatewith Venus about the whole peeing thing, and we are working on Venus's issues. You might want to give her a call, and see if she can squeeze you in, if not I am sure you know in your heart of hearts that this is the right thing to do...I am so sorry you have to make this choice, even though rest assured what ever you choose is the best for your baby. Good luck Huggs Cherie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought I'd better update - it saddens me to say that on Monday I will most likely be saying goodbye to my boy Bramble. I know I've been here before wondering if I should put to sleep or not - at all other times I had doubt and it felt wrong - now it feels right. He hasn't taken well to assisted feeding and is just getting scared of feeding time despite being as gentle as possible with the syringe - I'm getting less and less food in him each time. The interferon Omega has not killed off the calici like it did last time. He refuses to eat unassisted and is trying hide himself away. After going through so much I think he is now suffering and has had enough. He is alos being affectionate in a different manner than normal when I put him on my knee. When I asked him if he'd had enough he purred and nuzzled me - last time he got very restless. I think it's time - part of me hopes he passes quietly in his sleep before Monday but I doubt he will. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel & BuddyHave a purrfect day Cherie
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Oh, Michelle, I'm so, so sorry. My heart goes out to you and Bramble. Like everyone else on the list, I'm sure, I feel I've grown to know Bramble so well. He is such a sweet, plucky, gutsy little guy. You two have such a strong bond, and it's been such an intense and tough time for you both...you both have worked so hard, and fought the good fight with such tremendous love and determination and dedication. Like you, I hope if it is time, that Bramble passes peacefully in his sleep. But if that is not the case, you are so attuned to your little guy that there is no doubt you will make the right decision, whatever that may be, and that he will completely trust you to do that. Sending tons of positive healing vibes for Bramble and praying that he rebounds over the weekend--miracles do happen. I'm glad he has such a devoted and loving mom. much love and big hugs to you both and please know I'm thinking of you both, Kerry - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 4:00 PM Subject: Saying goodbye to Bramble I thought I'd better update - it saddens me to say that on Monday I will most likely be saying goodbye to my boy Bramble. I know I've been here before wondering if I should put to sleep or not - at all other times I had doubt and it felt wrong - now it feels right. He hasn't taken well to assisted feeding and is just getting scared of feeding time despite being as gentle as possible with the syringe - I'm getting less and less food in him each time. The interferon Omega has not killed off the calici like it did last time. He refuses to eat unassisted and is trying hide himself away. After going through so much I think he is now suffering and has had enough. He is alos being affectionate in a different manner than normal when I put him on my knee. When I asked him if he'd had enough he purred and nuzzled me - last time he got very restless. I think it's time - part of me hopes he passes quietly in his sleep before Monday but I doubt he will. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel & Buddy
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I'm so very sorry sweet Bramble is ready to go. We all have come to know and love him through you. He has been so strong and brave and I know that he is telling you he will be fine at the Bridge. We will keep you both in our prayers. There is always a chance that he will make a turn for the better. Sheila
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Michelle, did you stop giving him that ringworm medication? I saw on the FIV list that it's been known to kill FIV+ cats. Just want to be sure he's not just having another bad medication reaction like last time Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlAdopt a cat from UCAT rescue:http://ucat.us/adopt.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat:http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.html~~~I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula!PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil! If you use KMR, even just one can, please ask me for the mailing address you can send them to, to help feed Bazil! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005
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Have you tried Immuno-regulin?
