[Felvtalk] Hello Susan!
Hello Susan, BB was a stray when we came to us so I don't know his exact age, but the vet seems to think he's anywhere between 4-5 years of age.? I've had him for two years and I wish with all my heart that we could have had him as a kitten...we would have given him his proper vaccinations.? I'm so glad to be here with others who love their kitties!? Sometimes people don't understand...but my BB is a member of the family and so I hurt when he hurts.? Now that this has happened, I'm one of the first to tell peopledon't let your cats roam around outside, keep them safe and get their vaccinations!! -Original Message- From: Sander, Sue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 9:50 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cherry Please add to the CLS :( Jaci, I am so sorry. How old is Jaci? I am learning about feline leukemia so I can't respond to any of your questions. Susan -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of jastiff...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 10:39 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cherry Please add to the CLS :( Hello Everyone, I'm new to this forum and have recently learned that my sweet boy, BB was diagnosed positive with Feline Leukemia and cancerous tumors in the bone marrow.? I was wondering if any of you knew what stage of the disease tumors in the bone marrow were?? My sweet BB is on prednisone, although I don't think the dosage is enough because he's still lethargic and weak.? The?cancer in the bone marrow is making him anemic.? Is there anything you guys can tell me about what I can do for him?? I hate to see him this way...I love him so much.? And to be honest, I'm scared that I don't have much time left with him because his appetite is poor..he'll nibble on food but doesn't drink much water.? The Vet seems to think that BB contracted the virus as a kitten and it's been dormant until now.? I'm so sorry to hear of all the other kitties that have died from this terrible illness. Thank you, Jaci -Original Message- From: Kerry MacKenzie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:41 pm Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cherry Please add to the CLS :( It's heartbreaking Sherry--I'm so sorry to hear about Cherry. She sounds a real sweetie. And at least she knew she was deeply and surely loved. big hugs, and a million thanks to Dr Jen for all she does. So hard. Kerry From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2009 6:31:48 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Cherry Please add to the CLS :( Jens words I sent her over the Rainbow Bridge with a kiss on the forehead and tears in my eyes; for her, for Dani, for Champ, for Adam and for tiger Lily. Those we have loved and lost. We lost our sweet one eyed Cherry.She was a loving lap cat who begged for your attention,and ALWAYS got it. It has been a tough week for us volunteers and Wondwerful Dr. Jen. "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way" ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
To Susan and Autumn
Susan, How is Autumn doing since her spay? I laughed when I read about her playing "fort" in your large cooking pot. That's hilarious! :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
To Susan: Re: Autumn - Update
Hi Susan, I have been reading about your little Autumn. She is SO lucky to have you in her corner. I agree with what everyone else has said here. I wouldn't vaccinate my positive anymore. And the archives are really a great place to search for info. I love the search feature. Do you have any other kitties at home? Did you know Autumn could "throw" the virus over time if her immune system will fight it off? :) Wendy Dallas, TX "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Ang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:12:00 PM Subject: Autumn - Update Thanks to everyone who responded. Autumn is about 11 weeks old. She has really responded the treatments and has perked up considerably. The Pedialyte definitely helped. Once we brought her home from vet, I started her immediately on her antibiotics, but within the hour she had vomiting and diarrhea. She was very weak and so I would smear Nutri Cal on her paws and squirt Pedialyte in her mouth. After every treatment she would perk up and the vomiting stopped that night. She still had diarrhea the next morning but I was able to get her to start eating the prescription food off my fingers. Today she is playful, but thin. We're trying to fatten her up a bit and get her energy levels back up. She's such a precious blessing, we are very grateful that she turned around. ~Susan A. Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: To Susan in Austin: feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX
Dr.Roy Brandon Smith of Central Texas Cat Hospital. He is in Round Rock,a bit north of Austin. 512.388.1299 If she is in South Austin, Dr. John Samon III of Star of Texas Veterinary Clinic is great also. 512.291.1600. Dr.Samon worked for Dr.Smith for 8 yrs. when Dr. Smith owned North Ausitn Animal Hospital. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:08 PM Subject: To Susan in Austin: feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX Hey Susan, What is the name of the great vet that you like in Austin. The girl that posted below lives in Austin and I thought I'd forward the name to her. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Forwarded Message From: Christina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2007 12:11:17 PM Subject: [feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX Good afternoon and thanks for allowing us to join! My kitty, Maxx was just diagnosed with hyperT on Friday. I had noticed that she had lost a little weight, but attributed it to her aging. Her bloodwork from her annual wellness exam caught the hyperT, along with a couple other things. I have had Maxx for the past 12 years. I found her in downtown Phoenix, AZ. She was already full-grown and spayed, so I am not sure of her actual age. My vet is recommending the I-131 treatment, but that is something I will have to save up for. She also has a dime-sized lump near her right shoulder and an abscessed tooth. I inquired about starting with the methimazole pills, then getting her tooth pulled and lump removed and biopsied (preferably on the same visit) before finishing with the I-131. This seemed like a logical progression to me, but my vet stated that the methimazole will block the iodine uptake and cannot be done once the methimazole treatment has begun. I have since heard stories to the contrary, so any input on this would be greatly appreciated. I just moved from North Austin to South Austin and this is a new vet for me. Maxx has 1 sibling, a timid 130lb. female Anatolian Shepherd named Pele, that she thoroughly enjoys bossing around on a regular basis. Oh, and my name is Christina, Maxx's humble servant. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Calendar The opinions expressed are the author's own and should not be taken as a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity a.. 7New Members Visit Your Group Sell Online Start selling with our award-winning e-commerce tools. Need traffic? Drive customers With search ads on Yahoo! Best of Y! Groups Discover groups that are the best of their class. . __,_._,___ -- Check out the hottest 2008 models today at Yahoo! Autos.
To Susan in Austin: feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX
Hey Susan, What is the name of the great vet that you like in Austin. The girl that posted below lives in Austin and I thought I'd forward the name to her. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Forwarded Message From: Christina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2007 12:11:17 PM Subject: [feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX Good afternoon and thanks for allowing us to join! My kitty, Maxx was just diagnosed with hyperT on Friday. I had noticed that she had lost a little weight, but attributed it to her aging. Her bloodwork from her annual wellness exam caught the hyperT, along with a couple other things. I have had Maxx for the past 12 years. I found her in downtown Phoenix, AZ. She was already full-grown and spayed, so I am not sure of her actual age. My vet is recommending the I-131 treatment, but that is something I will have to save up for. She also has a dime-sized lump near her right shoulder and an abscessed tooth. I inquired about starting with the methimazole pills, then getting her tooth pulled and lump removed and biopsied (preferably on the same visit) before finishing with the I-131. This seemed like a logical progression to me, but my vet stated that the methimazole will block the iodine uptake and cannot be done once the methimazole treatment has begun. I have since heard stories to the contrary, so any input on this would be greatly appreciated. I just moved from North Austin to South Austin and this is a new vet for me. Maxx has 1 sibling, a timid 130lb. female Anatolian Shepherd named Pele, that she thoroughly enjoys bossing around on a regular basis. Oh, and my name is Christina, Maxx's humble servant. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Calendar The opinions expressed are the author's own and should not be taken as a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 7New Members Visit Your Group Sell Online Start selling with our award-winning e-commerce tools. Need traffic? Drive customers With search ads on Yahoo! Best of Y! Groups Discover groups that are the best of their class.. __,_._,___ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz
Re: To Susan A. Re: Information Please
This is why I would go ahead and vaccinate. Then you don't have her 'catching' the illness while you're waiting 3 months for a confirmation.. UNLESS she is totally isolated from other cats for the 3 month period. t wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Susan, Welcome to the group! This is the best place you will find for reliable info. on FeLV. I do not do any dentals on my cats at all. Some here do. Just depends on your philosophy (and bank account...lol). Did you know that cats can throw the FeLV virus? It's called seroconverting, and about 30-40% of cats do it after exposure. So retesting Autumn in 3-4 months might be a great idea. She may not have it next time you test! Keeping Autumn stress-free and feeding her a good diet are the two most important things you can do to keep the virus sequestered. I would also supplement her food with 250 mg a day of lysine (PURE lysine). You can buy it at the health food store and add it to her wet food; it's tasteless. I feed mine Innova Evo too. IMO, it's the best there is, mainly because of the protein content and lack of grains. What to watch for? Same as you would for a healthy cat: lethargy, white gums (anemia), inappetence, fever. The symptoms can onset at any time or never. Kittens are more susceptible because their immune systems aren't fully developed (thus the lysine). There are also proactive treatments. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah (the big kahuna of sanctuaries) gives their FeLV babies intramuscular shots of ImmunoRegulin once a week or month (can't remember). You might be able to find info. on their website. Other people use Interferon. You might post specific questions as subject headings in order to catch the eye of some of the members, because many don't read all posts, especially if they are crunched for time. A great place for you to go is the archives on the main webpage. There is SO much information there. You won't be lacking for info, that's for sure! Congratulations on your new marriage! And please keep us posted on your furbaby and any more questions you have! :) Wendy Dallas, TX "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.
To Susan A. Re: Information Please
Hi Susan, Welcome to the group! This is the best place you will find for reliable info. on FeLV. I do not do any dentals on my cats at all. Some here do. Just depends on your philosophy (and bank account...lol). Did you know that cats can throw the FeLV virus? It's called seroconverting, and about 30-40% of cats do it after exposure. So retesting Autumn in 3-4 months might be a great idea. She may not have it next time you test! Keeping Autumn stress-free and feeding her a good diet are the two most important things you can do to keep the virus sequestered. I would also supplement her food with 250 mg a day of lysine (PURE lysine). You can buy it at the health food store and add it to her wet food; it's tasteless. I feed mine Innova Evo too. IMO, it's the best there is, mainly because of the protein content and lack of grains. What to watch for? Same as you would for a healthy cat: lethargy, white gums (anemia), inappetence, fever. The symptoms can onset at any time or never. Kittens are more susceptible because their immune systems aren't fully developed (thus the lysine). There are also proactive treatments. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah (the big kahuna of sanctuaries) gives their FeLV babies intramuscular shots of ImmunoRegulin once a week or month (can't remember). You might be able to find info. on their website. Other people use Interferon. You might post specific questions as subject headings in order to catch the eye of some of the members, because many don't read all posts, especially if they are crunched for time. A great place for you to go is the archives on the main webpage. There is SO much information there. You won't be lacking for info, that's for sure! Congratulations on your new marriage! And please keep us posted on your furbaby and any more questions you have! :) Wendy Dallas, TX "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC
Re: Oh my Goodness!/Susan-Percy
A,thanks, patty, for the wonderful email. I read it to Percy ( and to Princess Naughty Lola, Ursula, Lillian & Papillon) and they gave it "two paws up"..! Have a good weekend! Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 6:43 AM Subject: Re: Oh my Goodness!/Susan-Percy Susan, I absolutely LOVE Percy [As a "name"] And you are so right w/ your comment about Percy having many other names!!! I know, with my own purr-sonal experiences, both at home & at shelter, all babies have their own purr-sonal list of names we go by..And what's absolutely amazing, and awesome, they all seem to respond to "their name at that specific moment". They are so ever smart & perspective... When people stop by house & inquire about their names, I, of course, reel out the whole list for each one!!! Of course, never fails, I get "that look" & tons of questions, mostly like "why" Fluffy or Tom wouldn't suffice Guess you must be a genuine critter person to understand, huh? [ Or, A CRAZY CAT LADY, which I've also been called.. NEVER to my face though. Go figure! ] Looks like you will have to put more dishes out.. I'm with you on that thought, 'as long as they're eating!' Even my ferals got Evo.No complaints there. But, w/ my dear, ancient Puma, those Elegant Medleys from Fancy Feast, I really believe they certainly saved, at least, really helped my boy along. Along w. meat baby food, & "people tuna And, I was able to add supplements, so we all were happy. I too, absolutely love those big-headed FIV boys And, I swear, w/ all my years in rescue, B-I-G FIV+ boys hold a special place in my heart They're such LOVE MUFFINS!!! And, sadly. due to lack of adequate information available, too often overlooked!! Til the day I die, I will always believe "EDUCATION IS THE KEY" Need [many] more people out there at least "attempting" to educate!!! Prior to my MVA, I made a point to get out no less than 1X week to do what I could handing out brochures, pamphlets, etc. at a local [major] pet shoppe, one who would not sell companion animals, but rather encouraged adoptions from shelters (In fact, several times a year, they engaged in "employee incentive" programs. and, our shelter benefited, VERY nicely I must add, from their employee incentive programs...) Oh, I've rambled again. Much love to your [very fortunate] Percy and the rest of your babies...And, blessings for all the work you've done...I pray that you can continue for a VERY LONG time. [I'm just fortunate I had been able to do so much prior to my MVA] One must always remember that sometimes life isn't a bed of roses. It can, and sadly does, throw some pretty mean curves along the path Never take any day for grantedOne NEVER knows what the future holds Words from a woman who knows only TOO well... Hugs, Patti & her gang -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: Oh my Goodness!/Susan-Percy
Patti good to hear from you!!! :) I too agree about the FIV boys,I have 3 and they are the most beautiful sweet boys ever!! Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I absolutely LOVE Percy [As a "name"] And you are so right w/ your comment about Percy having many other names!!! I know, with my own purr-sonal experiences, both at home & at shelter, all babies have their own purr-sonal list of names we go by..And what's absolutely amazing, and awesome, they all seem to respond to "their name at that specific moment". They are so ever smart & perspective... When people stop by house & inquire about their names, I, of course, reel out the whole list for each one!!! Of course, never fails, I get "that look" & tons of questions, mostly like "why" Fluffy or Tom wouldn't suffice Guess you must be a genuine critter person to understand, huh? [ Or, A CRAZY CAT LADY, which I've also been called.. NEVER to my face though. Go figure! ] Looks like you will have to put more dishes out.. I'm with you on that thought, 'as long as they're eating!' Even my ferals got Evo.No complaints there. But, w/ my dear, ancient Puma, those Elegant Medleys from Fancy Feast, I really believe they certainly saved, at least, really helped my boy along. Along w. meat baby food, & "people tuna And, I was able to add supplements, so we all were happy. I too, absolutely love those big-headed FIV boys And, I swear, w/ all my years in rescue, B-I-G FIV+ boys hold a special place in my heart They're such LOVE MUFFINS!!! And, sadly. due to lack of adequate information available, too often overlooked!! Til the day I die, I will always believe "EDUCATION IS THE KEY" Need [many] more people out there at least "attempting" to educate!!! Prior to my MVA, I made a point to get out no less than 1X week to do what I could handing out brochures, pamphlets, etc. at a local [major] pet shoppe, one who would not sell companion animals, but rather encouraged adoptions from shelters (In fact, several times a year, they engaged in "employee incentive" programs. and, our shelter benefited, VERY nicely I must add, from their employee incentive programs...) Oh, I've rambled again. Much love to your [very fortunate] Percy and the rest of your babies...And, blessings for all the work you've done...I pray that you can continue for a VERY LONG time. [I'm just fortunate I had been able to do so much prior to my MVA] One must always remember that sometimes life isn't a bed of roses. It can, and sadly does, throw some pretty mean curves along the path Never take any day for grantedOne NEVER knows what the future holds Words from a woman who knows only TOO well... Hugs, Patti & her gang - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
Re: Oh my Goodness!/Susan-Percy
Susan, I absolutely LOVE Percy [As a "name"] And you are so right w/ your comment about Percy having many other names!!! I know, with my own purr-sonal experiences, both at home & at shelter, all babies have their own purr-sonal list of names we go by..And what's absolutely amazing, and awesome, they all seem to respond to "their name at that specific moment". They are so ever smart & perspective... When people stop by house & inquire about their names, I, of course, reel out the whole list for each one!!! Of course, never fails, I get "that look" & tons of questions, mostly like "why" Fluffy or Tom wouldn't suffice Guess you must be a genuine critter person to understand, huh? [ Or, A CRAZY CAT LADY, which I've also been called.. NEVER to my face though. Go figure! ] Looks like you will have to put more dishes out.. I'm with you on that thought, 'as long as they're eating!' Even my ferals got Evo.No complaints there. But, w/ my dear, ancient Puma, those Elegant Medleys from Fancy Feast, I really believe they certainly saved, at least, really helped my boy along. Along w. meat baby food, & "people tuna And, I was able to add supplements, so we all were happy. I too, absolutely love those big-headed FIV boys And, I swear, w/ all my years in rescue, B-I-G FIV+ boys hold a special place in my heart They're such LOVE MUFFINS!!! And, sadly. due to lack of adequate information available, too often overlooked!! Til the day I die, I will always believe "EDUCATION IS THE KEY" Need [many] more people out there at least "attempting" to educate!!! Prior to my MVA, I made a point to get out no less than 1X week to do what I could handing out brochures, pamphlets, etc. at a local [major] pet shoppe, one who would not sell companion animals, but rather encouraged adoptions from shelters (In fact, several times a year, they engaged in "employee incentive" programs. and, our shelter benefited, VERY nicely I must add, from their employee incentive programs...) Oh, I've rambled again. Much love to your [very fortunate] Percy and the rest of your babies...And, blessings for all the work you've done...I pray that you can continue for a VERY LONG time. [I'm just fortunate I had been able to do so much prior to my MVA] One must always remember that sometimes life isn't a bed of roses. It can, and sadly does, throw some pretty mean curves along the path Never take any day for grantedOne NEVER knows what the future holds Words from a woman who knows only TOO well... Hugs, Patti & her gang ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Susan and cats still looking for a home!!!
I am sure all of you now know of the fire that destroyed the home of Susan, who has always been of great help and support to all of usalways. Many of the cats are in others place,, i have 3 of the ferals here with me, but she is in a one bedroom apartment with about 10 cats and is trying desperately to find a house to rent.. Preferably in the Vallejo or Oakland area of the San Francisco bay She is comfortable going up to about 2,000 per month,,,has a great income and great rental history as she was in her other home for 6 years until the electrical fire that started in the basement destroyed the home. she does not have good internet access as yet so she has asked me to post and to give permission to cross post to anyone that might have a rental available for her,, her email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] and her cell phone is (415) 238-8057 Please pass this on to everyone and anyone you may think of, thanks so much Kelly Lane
Re: Susan and hunting
You truly make me ill. I pray that someday you feel good enough about yourself not to have to belittle and berate others. This used to be a place to come and get help from those that were all going through a difficult time with their beloved felines, and you have turned this forum into a place to belittle and berate others. Not only off topic but you are being prejudice and hateful. I will find an organization that is truly able to help me with my most beloved felines. This surely isn't the forum for those that want to learn to help preserve the life of their feline friends that are infected with this hideous virus.
Re: SUSAN AND FIRE CATS
I'm SO sorry to hear about the fire - I've been away on vacation and haven't been reading my mail. Yeow, what an awful thing for her and her cats to endure. Here's hoping and praying for her remaining 3 missing cats. Gloria On Aug 10, 2007, at 11:23 PM, Kelly L wrote: Just wanted to pass on that Susan Hoffman has been able to capture all but 3 of the cats since her home burned down,,they are getting placed all over,,and right now her biggest need is a larger place to live in the bay area of California,,, Thanks for all the good thoughts and she says Thanks to all her email and cell are not in great shape no so I am communicating with her,,, Thanks for the god thoughts. Kelly Lane
SUSAN AND FIRE CATS
Just wanted to pass on that Susan Hoffman has been able to capture all but 3 of the cats since her home burned down,,they are getting placed all over,,and right now her biggest need is a larger place to live in the bay area of California,,, Thanks for all the good thoughts and she says Thanks to all her email and cell are not in great shape no so I am communicating with her,,, Thanks for the god thoughts. Kelly Lane
Re: OT: Re: Susan D.
Wow! Best of luck in your new biz! Tee "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Aug 10, 2007, at 9:52 AM, wendy wrote: Hey Susan, You know what's funny? After my pet sitter asked me to take over her business a couple of weeks ago (she's moving to Mexico, so technically the business is already started, but I'm starting out new, so my learning curve is long right now), for some reason I noticed one of your links at the bottom of one of your posts, saw the word 'sitting', and clicked on it. Your website is great! I'm going to get with my brother and see if I can use his server and start my own website. Usually I don't click on the links, or pay much attention, so it was weird I saw the link. I thought, how coincidental! (The timing) It must be a sign. I am very excited and honored that my petsitter is handing her business over to me. I have my first sit tomorrow morning. Thank you for the offer for advice. I will definitely be emailing you off list with questions! :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 6:02:32 AM Subject: Wendy Hey, Wendy, I saw in your post where you are starting a petsitting business. Let me know if you have any questions, because that's what I do. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us.
Re: Re: Susan D.
Yes, Patty Mora, my business partner designed the site. We are Pet Girls, the Super Heros for pets! You can make A LOT of money petsitting, as a matter of fact, I spend over $1000. per month just on cat food & litter, not including my vet bills. I am not even taking anymore new clients. That is great taking over an alreday established business, and I am sure your friend will let you know what everyone's "quirks" are. And don't be afriad to drop clients, some of them can REALLY be a pain in the butt. If it has somethign to do w/ the animal (s), that's ok w/ me. It's people who I constantly have to ask for my money and the ones that always want a discount but add all kinds of extra stuff, it's not worth your time or aggrevation. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 9:52 AM Subject: OT: Re: Susan D. Hey Susan, You know what's funny? After my pet sitter asked me to take over her business a couple of weeks ago (she's moving to Mexico, so technically the business is already started, but I'm starting out new, so my learning curve is long right now), for some reason I noticed one of your links at the bottom of one of your posts, saw the word 'sitting', and clicked on it. Your website is great! I'm going to get with my brother and see if I can use his server and start my own website. Usually I don't click on the links, or pay much attention, so it was weird I saw the link. I thought, how coincidental! (The timing) It must be a sign. I am very excited and honored that my petsitter is handing her business over to me. I have my first sit tomorrow morning. Thank you for the offer for advice. I will definitely be emailing you off list with questions! :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 6:02:32 AM Subject: Wendy Hey, Wendy, I saw in your post where you are starting a petsitting business. Let me know if you have any questions, because that's what I do. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent -- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us.
RE: OT: Re: Susan D.
Wendy: I thought you lived in Kentucky? Aren't you the one who also drives to Simpsonville to see Dr. Maier and recommended her to me? Or do I have you confused with someone else? I live in Louisville and I was just curious because if you live in Kentucky and are starting a pet-sitting business...I would be VERY interested! -Caroline From: wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: OT: Re: Susan D.Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:52:18 -0700 (PDT) Hey Susan, You know what's funny? After my pet sitter asked me to take over her business a couple of weeks ago (she's moving to Mexico, so technically the business is already started, but I'm starting out new, so my learning curve is long right now), for some reason I noticed one of your links at the bottom of one of your posts, saw the word 'sitting', and clicked on it. Your website is great! I'm going to get with my brother and see if I can use his server and start my own website. Usually I don't click on the links, or pay much attention, so it was weird I saw the link. I thought, how coincidental! (The timing) It must be a sign. I am very excited and honored that my petsitter is handing her business over to me. I have my first sit tomorrow morning. Thank you for the offer for advice. I will definitely be emailing you off list with questions! :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Friday, August 10, 2007 6:02:32 AMSubject: Wendy Hey, Wendy, I saw in your post where you are starting a petsitting business.Let me know if you have any questions, because that's what I do.Susan J. DuBose >^..^<www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Learn.Laugh.Share. Reallivemoms is right place!
OT: Re: Susan D.
Hey Susan, You know what's funny? After my pet sitter asked me to take over her business a couple of weeks ago (she's moving to Mexico, so technically the business is already started, but I'm starting out new, so my learning curve is long right now), for some reason I noticed one of your links at the bottom of one of your posts, saw the word 'sitting', and clicked on it. Your website is great! I'm going to get with my brother and see if I can use his server and start my own website. Usually I don't click on the links, or pay much attention, so it was weird I saw the link. I thought, how coincidental! (The timing) It must be a sign. I am very excited and honored that my petsitter is handing her business over to me. I have my first sit tomorrow morning. Thank you for the offer for advice. I will definitely be emailing you off list with questions! :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 6:02:32 AM Subject: Wendy Hey, Wendy, I saw in your post where you are starting a petsitting business. Let me know if you have any questions, because that's what I do. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow
to susan or Kelly: cross posting
Hi, can either of you or someone post the email explaining the situation of Susan's fire and with all the right contact information so that I can cross post the information. I started writing, but was not sure if I had all the contact information as some of the old emails got deleted. thank you. Hideyo
Re: FIRE!!!!! Susan
Susan, Are you getting responses from others? I have sent all the info regarding your situation to many other groups and private people. As I have forwarded your latest to them as well. Wish I was closer I would help you locate your missing kitties. You remain in my thoughts and prayers! Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [BCR] EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!! Susan Hoffman's Home...Bay area, ...
In a message dated 8/5/2007 12:12:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: I'm a long way away in SC but I lost my house, a couple of cats, and all possessins 4 yrs ago to a chimney fire. I can help if any one is coming this way. Sincerely Michelle -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 5, 2007 11:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo .com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Susan Hoffman
I just spoke to Susan...She id doing remarkably well and thanks everyone for all their help.. she is in a one bedroom for now with many many of her cats,, The thing she is in desperate need of are places for some of her fosters so they may be able to get adopted out,,, He personal cats are to be staying with her and I will be taking 3 of her outdoor ferals as my set up will work for that Her pay pal account is [EMAIL PROTECTED] of anyone might like to donate what they can,, she did lose everything,,but like us her priorities are he cat,,,someone gave her a bed,,, thanks so much to all boy are we animal people special or what The cell phone she is back on is 415 3288057 she should get a land line in a day or two Thanks so much everyone Kelly
OT: To Susan regarding Ice Cubes
Susan: Our litter of "normal" house cats I had growing up also were fans of the ice cubes in water- mostly just to play with. We had one, my favorite, Rambo, who would literally sit there at the water bowl and stare at the ice cube, touch it with his paw, and drink water forever!!! Hours! He LOVED it. I don't know if you have tried this or not, but you know those re-usable drink decorator ice cubes? They come in colorful shapes and sizes- we had neon-colored, fish-shaped ones. It's basically just water incased in plastic that freezes in the freezer and cools your drink when you plop them in and you rinse them off and reuse. Anyway, we started using the fish shapes in the cats water since we didn't really use them anyway, and they loved it! Especially if you have one of the drinking fountains with flowing water-- the water makes the fish move around on the surface. Rambo loved it. He spent even more time playing with, watching, touching, and drinking water after we started adding the fish! -Caroline See what youre getting into before you go there
Susan Dubose re: How Basil Contracted the virus
Basil has never tested positive for FIV. He has only tested positive 1 out of 3 times for FeLV. I don't know anything about FIV.
Re: To Susan re. lysine
Propylene Glycol is associated with Heinz body anemia (clumping hemoglobin which leads to anemia) in cats; also with reduced RBC'sg. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message ---- From: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 2, 2007 7:10:32 PM Subject: Re: To Susan re. lysine Egads! Why would they do that? Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Re: To Susan re. lysine propylene glycol is in antifreeze -- i'm surprized they use that in the human supplements! "Propylene glycol is metabolized to lactate. In toxic quantities, acidosis, liver damage, and renal insufficiency are possible. Clinical signs of a propylene glycol toxicoses include CNS depression, weakness, ataxia, and seizures. With large ingestion, diuresis and supportive care, such as treatment for acidosis, should be given. The usefulness of 4MP (Fomepizole) for treating PG toxicosis is not known and treatment with ethanol may cause more problems in relation to the development of acidosis." http://www.vspn.org/Library/misc/VSPN_M00981.htm On 7/2/07, Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Wendy! What kinda blood issues can propylene glycol cause? Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow
Re: To Susan re. lysine
Egads! Why would they do that? Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Re: To Susan re. lysine propylene glycol is in antifreeze -- i'm surprized they use that in the human supplements! "Propylene glycol is metabolized to lactate. In toxic quantities, acidosis, liver damage, and renal insufficiency are possible. Clinical signs of a propylene glycol toxicoses include CNS depression, weakness, ataxia, and seizures. With large ingestion, diuresis and supportive care, such as treatment for acidosis, should be given. The usefulness of 4MP (Fomepizole) for treating PG toxicosis is not known and treatment with ethanol may cause more problems in relation to the development of acidosis." http://www.vspn.org/Library/misc/VSPN_M00981.htm On 7/2/07, Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Wendy! What kinda blood issues can propylene glycol cause? Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent
Re: To Susan re. lysine
propylene glycol is in antifreeze -- i'm surprized they use that in the human supplements! "Propylene glycol is metabolized to lactate. In toxic quantities, acidosis, liver damage, and renal insufficiency are possible. Clinical signs of a propylene glycol toxicoses include CNS depression, weakness, ataxia, and seizures. With large ingestion, diuresis and supportive care, such as treatment for acidosis, should be given. The usefulness of 4MP (Fomepizole) for treating PG toxicosis is not known and treatment with ethanol may cause more problems in relation to the development of acidosis." http://www.vspn.org/Library/misc/VSPN_M00981.htm On 7/2/07, Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Wendy! What kinda blood issues can propylene glycol cause? Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 11:57 AM Subject: To Susan re. lysine Hey Susan, One of the important things to know about lysine is that if it has the preservative propylene glycol, as some made for humans do, it can cause blood issues in cats, so just make sure you're using pure lysine. :) Wendy --- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks! > > That's the dosage I have heard to use. > > Susan J. DuBose >^..^< > www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com > www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org > www.shadowcats.net > "As Cleopatra lay > in state, >Faithful Bast at > her side did wait, >Purring welcomes > of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > Trajan > Tennent > > > > > - Original Message - > From: laurieskatz > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:28 PM > Subject: Re: goodbyenow stomatitis > > > I give 250 mg twice a day ~ I crush 500 mg tablets > and sprinkle on canned food. Viralys is already > powder form and flavored. My cats like it. the other > L-lysine (human) is unflavored. There is a scoop in > the Viralys but it's the same dose. If my cats are > symptomatic I increase to 500mg twice a day. > Laurie > - Original Message - > From: Susan Dubose > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 6:11 PM > Subject: Re: goodbyenow stomatitis > > > A few days back, someone mentioned the Lysine ( > I am using it, have been for quite a few months) but > they said there was a bit of a protocal to follow? > > MaryLyn, I think you did? > > What is the protocal? > > As of now, I buy the 4lbs. tubs of Lysine that > you get for horses, highly concentrated. > > It is much cheaper this way when you are dealing > w/ the numbers that Kelly & I and some others on > this list are dealing with. > > It's just a matter of a few grains being > sprinkled onto the food. > > Another multi cat household that I know puts it > into a saltshaker and shakes it out & voila! > Breakfast is served...! > > My vet uses the same type of Lysine, his dosage > is a few grains also. > > Susan J. DuBose >^..^< > www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com > www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org > www.shadowcats.net > "As Cleopatra > lay in state, >Faithful Bast > at her side did wait, >Purring > welcomes of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > > Trajan Tennent > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
Re: To Susan re. lysine
Thanks, Wendy! What kinda blood issues can propylene glycol cause? Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 11:57 AM Subject: To Susan re. lysine Hey Susan, One of the important things to know about lysine is that if it has the preservative propylene glycol, as some made for humans do, it can cause blood issues in cats, so just make sure you're using pure lysine. :) Wendy --- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks! > > That's the dosage I have heard to use. > > Susan J. DuBose >^..^< > www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com > www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org > www.shadowcats.net > "As Cleopatra lay > in state, >Faithful Bast at > her side did wait, >Purring welcomes > of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > Trajan > Tennent > > > > > - Original Message - > From: laurieskatz > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:28 PM > Subject: Re: goodbyenow stomatitis > > > I give 250 mg twice a day ~ I crush 500 mg tablets > and sprinkle on canned food. Viralys is already > powder form and flavored. My cats like it. the other > L-lysine (human) is unflavored. There is a scoop in > the Viralys but it's the same dose. If my cats are > symptomatic I increase to 500mg twice a day. > Laurie > - Original Message - > From: Susan Dubose > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 6:11 PM > Subject: Re: goodbyenow stomatitis > > > A few days back, someone mentioned the Lysine ( > I am using it, have been for quite a few months) but > they said there was a bit of a protocal to follow? > > MaryLyn, I think you did? > > What is the protocal? > > As of now, I buy the 4lbs. tubs of Lysine that > you get for horses, highly concentrated. > > It is much cheaper this way when you are dealing > w/ the numbers that Kelly & I and some others on > this list are dealing with. > > It's just a matter of a few grains being > sprinkled onto the food. > > Another multi cat household that I know puts it > into a saltshaker and shakes it out & voila! > Breakfast is served...! > > My vet uses the same type of Lysine, his dosage > is a few grains also. > > Susan J. DuBose >^..^< > www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com > www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org > www.shadowcats.net > "As Cleopatra > lay in state, >Faithful Bast > at her side did wait, >Purring > welcomes of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > > Trajan Tennent > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
Re: To Malone and Susan D.
Sorry Wendy, I didn't do an intro post. Yes, I know, I just joined the list and threw myself into the mix. I've covered a lot about myself, so, is the intro still needed? No problemo :) Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 11:42 AM Subject: To Malone and Susan D. Malone and Susan, I apologize for not welcoming you guys to the group. I didn't get any intro posts for either of you, but when I go into the archives, it looks like I am not getting about 60% of the posts. I need to email the site administrator and ask why. I am trying to catch up in the archives. Susan, I read several of your posts, but for some reason, I thought you were the other Susan. You sounded like you'd been here forever! So again, welcome to the group. And please don't hesitate to post anytime you need help or anything else. :) Wendy --- catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Caroline, > > It sounds like you're doing everything you can. > I'm sure by now someone has mentioned taking doxy in > case it's hemobartonella. If it's not hemobart the > anemia is hard to beat, but there are people on the > list who have bought 'good' time for their cats with > various methods. 13 pounds is a good weight, and > his behavior sounds good too. I hope the best for > Monkee. > tonya > > Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > Hi everyone. I wanted to provide an update > on my FeLV pos. and lymphosarcoma cat Monkee. He > saw his Vet yesterday to determine whether the > Epogen had helped his anemia. The news was very > bad. Apparently last week, when the anemia started, > his Red Blood cell count was 13%. After a week (& 3 > doses of the Epogen), his RBC count was actually > worse, 10%. However, Monkee's White Blood Cell > count is normal (it was down last week) and his > lymphocyte count is normal. Dr. Daley also found a > lymph node in his groin that is enlarged (but it > can't be felt from the outside- it runs along the > artery in the leg). His Vet said she thinks the > FeLV is causing the problem, or it could be the > lymphosarcoma, but when pressed, she said that she > honestly doubted it was the cancer. She presented 3 > options: (1) a bone marrow aspirate/biopsy to > determine what is going on at the cellular level; > however, it is invasive and Monkee would need > sedation- which he couldn't get anyway while > so anemic (so he'd need a blood transfusion 1st, > just to be able to do the biospy); However, the > biopsy, in her opinion, would probably just tell us > it's FeLV causing the anemia; (2) a blood > transfusion to literally buy me more time with him; > (3) try another dose of chemo in hopes that the > anemia is being caused by lymphosarcoma, although, > as I said previously, she doubted it and that was a > shot in the dark. > My mother and I did not want to put this cat > through chemo again (although he did very well with > the first round). But now that he is actively > anemic, there was no way I would do it, especially > knowing that Dr. Daley really didn't think the chemo > would actually help the situation. We also didn't > want to put him through a bone marrow biopsy that > would probably tell us what we already know, but > don't want to admit.that for four years, I had the > healthiest, beefiest, toughest cat in the world, who > never even suffered from a urinary tract infection; > who was so healthy, I wanted to test him a 3rd time > this summer for FeLV because I was sure he didn't > have it..To now, out of nowhere, in a span of 2 > months, we have gone from that, to a severely > anemic, suffering, FeLV cat with lymphosarcoma. > Dr. Daley gave him days. Days. Which my mom and > I were not prepared to hear at all. I mean, he is > eating, drinking, using the litter box, he is thick > (he was slightly overweight to begin with, so that > is helping him now). Yes, he's not "Monkee" as I > have known him, but he just doesn't look to me like > he's on his last leg. When we questioned her on the > "days" prognosis she explained that due to the FeLV > virus, and the anemia, his body is not making RBC >
To Susan re. lysine
Hey Susan, One of the important things to know about lysine is that if it has the preservative propylene glycol, as some made for humans do, it can cause blood issues in cats, so just make sure you're using pure lysine. :) Wendy --- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks! > > That's the dosage I have heard to use. > > Susan J. DuBose >^..^< > www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com > www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org > www.shadowcats.net > "As Cleopatra lay > in state, >Faithful Bast at > her side did wait, >Purring welcomes > of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > Trajan > Tennent > > > > > - Original Message - > From: laurieskatz > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:28 PM > Subject: Re: goodbyenow stomatitis > > > I give 250 mg twice a day ~ I crush 500 mg tablets > and sprinkle on canned food. Viralys is already > powder form and flavored. My cats like it. the other > L-lysine (human) is unflavored. There is a scoop in > the Viralys but it's the same dose. If my cats are > symptomatic I increase to 500mg twice a day. > Laurie > - Original Message - > From: Susan Dubose > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 6:11 PM > Subject: Re: goodbyenow stomatitis > > > A few days back, someone mentioned the Lysine ( > I am using it, have been for quite a few months) but > they said there was a bit of a protocal to follow? > > MaryLyn, I think you did? > > What is the protocal? > > As of now, I buy the 4lbs. tubs of Lysine that > you get for horses, highly concentrated. > > It is much cheaper this way when you are dealing > w/ the numbers that Kelly & I and some others on > this list are dealing with. > > It's just a matter of a few grains being > sprinkled onto the food. > > Another multi cat household that I know puts it > into a saltshaker and shakes it out & voila! > Breakfast is served...! > > My vet uses the same type of Lysine, his dosage > is a few grains also. > > Susan J. DuBose >^..^< > www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com > www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org > www.shadowcats.net > "As Cleopatra > lay in state, >Faithful Bast > at her side did wait, >Purring > welcomes of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > > Trajan Tennent > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
To Malone and Susan D.
Malone and Susan, I apologize for not welcoming you guys to the group. I didn't get any intro posts for either of you, but when I go into the archives, it looks like I am not getting about 60% of the posts. I need to email the site administrator and ask why. I am trying to catch up in the archives. Susan, I read several of your posts, but for some reason, I thought you were the other Susan. You sounded like you'd been here forever! So again, welcome to the group. And please don't hesitate to post anytime you need help or anything else. :) Wendy --- catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Caroline, > > It sounds like you're doing everything you can. > I'm sure by now someone has mentioned taking doxy in > case it's hemobartonella. If it's not hemobart the > anemia is hard to beat, but there are people on the > list who have bought 'good' time for their cats with > various methods. 13 pounds is a good weight, and > his behavior sounds good too. I hope the best for > Monkee. > tonya > > Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > Hi everyone. I wanted to provide an update > on my FeLV pos. and lymphosarcoma cat Monkee. He > saw his Vet yesterday to determine whether the > Epogen had helped his anemia. The news was very > bad. Apparently last week, when the anemia started, > his Red Blood cell count was 13%. After a week (& 3 > doses of the Epogen), his RBC count was actually > worse, 10%. However, Monkees White Blood Cell > count is normal (it was down last week) and his > lymphocyte count is normal. Dr. Daley also found a > lymph node in his groin that is enlarged (but it > cant be felt from the outside- it runs along the > artery in the leg). His Vet said she thinks the > FeLV is causing the problem, or it could be the > lymphosarcoma, but when pressed, she said that she > honestly doubted it was the cancer. She presented 3 > options: (1) a bone marrow aspirate/biopsy to > determine what is going on at the cellular level; > however, it is invasive and Monkee would need > sedation- which he couldnt get anyway while > so anemic (so he'd need a blood transfusion 1st, > just to be able to do the biospy); However, the > biopsy, in her opinion, would probably just tell us > its FeLV causing the anemia; (2) a blood > transfusion to literally buy me more time with him; > (3) try another dose of chemo in hopes that the > anemia is being caused by lymphosarcoma, although, > as I said previously, she doubted it and that was a > shot in the dark. > My mother and I did not want to put this cat > through chemo again (although he did very well with > the first round). But now that he is actively > anemic, there was no way I would do it, especially > knowing that Dr. Daley really didnt think the chemo > would actually help the situation. We also didnt > want to put him through a bone marrow biopsy that > would probably tell us what we already know, but > dont want to admit that for four years, I had the > healthiest, beefiest, toughest cat in the world, who > never even suffered from a urinary tract infection; > who was so healthy, I wanted to test him a 3rd time > this summer for FeLV because I was sure he didnt > have it .To now, out of nowhere, in a span of 2 > months, we have gone from that, to a severely > anemic, suffering, FeLV cat with lymphosarcoma. > Dr. Daley gave him days. Days. Which my mom and > I were not prepared to hear at all. I mean, he is > eating, drinking, using the litter box, he is thick > (he was slightly overweight to begin with, so that > is helping him now). Yes, hes not Monkee as I > have known him, but he just doesnt look to me like > hes on his last leg. When we questioned her on the > days prognosis she explained that due to the FeLV > virus, and the anemia, his body is not making RBC > and his brain is not getting enough oxygen and > although he seems okay now, he is dizzy, > lightheaded, probably having vertigo, and all of > that will continue to get worse because his body is > not manufacturing RBC- which carry oxygen in the > blood, and eventually, his eating/drinking and > making it to the litter box will all drop off. > We asked what could be done and she said, if you > are not ready yet, she recommended the blood > transfusion, which will give him about two weeks, > and then the benefits of the transferred blood will > wear off and he will start suffering the anemia > symptoms again because his body is not producing > its own RBC. She also said that morally, with FeLV > cats, she will do 2 blood transfusions, and then > that is it. It is fighting a losing battle and that > is a
Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)
She is on the Ausitn Siamese Rescue list, as well as others I think... Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 5:51 PM Subject: Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) I know Tonya, too. I think from another list?! Small world (I'm in Iowa). Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:27 PM Subject: Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) Why I certainly do.! Talked to her this morning, I arrange her transports from Ausitn as well as coordinate any TLAC (our city pound) pulls for her & the Asutin Branch... I will tell her you said Howdy! Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 2:08 PM Subject: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) Hi Susan D, Would like to know if you know Tonja Pfister? If you do would you tell her I said "HELLO From WA." She knows who I am...done transports for the TX Siamese Rescue in the past. My home has been classified "The Mohr Inn" for those awaiting their flights into Canada. The kitties are spoiled rotten in their short stay here. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)
I know Tonya, too. I think from another list?! Small world (I'm in Iowa). Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:27 PM Subject: Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) Why I certainly do.! Talked to her this morning, I arrange her transports from Ausitn as well as coordinate any TLAC (our city pound) pulls for her & the Asutin Branch... I will tell her you said Howdy! Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 2:08 PM Subject: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) Hi Susan D, Would like to know if you know Tonja Pfister? If you do would you tell her I said "HELLO From WA." She knows who I am...done transports for the TX Siamese Rescue in the past. My home has been classified "The Mohr Inn" for those awaiting their flights into Canada. The kitties are spoiled rotten in their short stay here. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)
Why I certainly do.! Talked to her this morning, I arrange her transports from Ausitn as well as coordinate any TLAC (our city pound) pulls for her & the Asutin Branch... I will tell her you said Howdy! Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 2:08 PM Subject: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) Hi Susan D, Would like to know if you know Tonja Pfister? If you do would you tell her I said "HELLO From WA." She knows who I am...done transports for the TX Siamese Rescue in the past. My home has been classified "The Mohr Inn" for those awaiting their flights into Canada. The kitties are spoiled rotten in their short stay here. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)
Hi Susan D, Would like to know if you know Tonja Pfister? If you do would you tell her I said "HELLO From WA." She knows who I am...done transports for the TX Siamese Rescue in the past. My home has been classified "The Mohr Inn" for those awaiting their flights into Canada. The kitties are spoiled rotten in their short stay here. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: To Susan D.
I agree, Wendy. The full story is on the Bexar County Humane Society website in their archives. Maybe 2002. feb. was the month. We have some photos, or used to, on our Siamese Rescue Ausitn branch website. Princess Purrla is not in the photos, she is camera shy. It was an eye opening experience for me, the first of many situations I found myself in, when working in a shelter and being "on call" to help. One of the important things was, when Sheila, (Dr. Smith's wife) Julia w/ ASR & 2 other co workers went to the SA shelter help them, it was important to make that their Staff was taken care of too. They were out trapping the cats, and we went there everyday from Asutin (once again, in really bad icey weather, unusual for this part of the country), and we would intake the cats straight from the traps and bathe them (they were covered in blood, mud & feces), draw blood for testing, lance abcesses (many had these, even form injection sites or from being bitten by each other, they were canabalizing), and imputing the info into the database. The rest of their clinic staff still had to perform the day to day ops of the shelter, since it is a fairly big shelter. In otherwords, we drove down to do the dirty work for them, the staff was "punch drunk" from the whole incident. That's what it is about, teamwork... And making sure people are taking care of themselves, too. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent
To Susan D.
Susan, I just read your rant about people doing those horrible things to cats. I am so sorry you have had to witness things like this, and even sorrier that those kitties have had to live (or not...) through it. That man in SA...I never heard the story, but what a monster. What a horrible, horrible, horrible person. I think it's just that they ate him. They probably wanted to after he did what he did to them. I hope all those that are left have loving homes, and the ones that didn't make it died peacefully. Sometimes I just don't understand people. That's why it is so important for us to be kind to one another here. If we can't find that here, we are in trouble. Prayers going out for a stop to abuse of our feline friends. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Re: AGP test, per susan little, DVM (winn feline foundation)
Ummm... Really makes me wonder (more!!) Right now, all I can say is that I am "ever so thankful" my Puma is holding his own.. FIP is such a nasty disease Went thru an epidemic at home, years ago while fostering.. And, I did end up losing some of my purr-sonal babies Saw so much at shelter Now, since MVA, I am NOT fostering or adding to my clan...(Other than Charity, who still is separate. And, Timmy, Adira, Autumn & Moonshade are separate, living "the life" in my master bedroom & master bath...) The rest of the gang are all free roaming in rest of house They all know love, have a fur-ever home, so at least that counts for something.. No sense getting myself all worked up over what may or may not be... One day at a time Love, Patti & her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
AGP test, per susan little, DVM (winn feline foundation)
> Dear Dr. Susan Little what do you think of this test? There is a company in the US that has been bombarding vets and breeders and cat owners for over a year about their test kit for AGP. AGP is an acute phase protein and can be useful as PART of the diagnostics for FIP. AGP is not specific for FIP, it can be elevated in any feline inflammatory disease. It is not routinely available in North America, but is more commonly used in Europe. I have no idea if this company makes a reliable test kit. I am suspicious of their marketing approach. __^^__^^__^^__^^__^^__^^ Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) President, Winn Feline Foundation http://www.winnfelinehealth.org http://www.winnfelinehealth.blogspot.com/ VIN Consultant (Feline, Repro/Genetics) http://www.vin.com __^^__^^__^^__^^__^^__^^ -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Susan and traping Sissy
Susan, Have you tried a drop trap yet? It sounds like little Sissy would be able to be caught with one. If you guys don't have access to one in your rescue circle it would definitely benefit you to build one of your own. Alley Cat Allies has plans for one using pvc pipe, but I made mine out of wood and garden netting. Here's the plans that Bruce used for ours: http://www.droptrapdesign.blogspot.com/ We modified it a bit, put wheels on the side to make it easier to transport, hooks to attach the regular trap to the sliding trap door for when I'm trapping alone etc. I use it for those very hard to catch guys and even when they aren't motivated by the bait, they generally can't help checking it out, then wham! I've got 'em! There's also something called a "super trap" designed by a lady here in the LA area. It's huge, and hard to transport, but if you have enough open space, it's a sure bet that you'd be able to catch the most wily of ferals using it. It's also good for catching more than one at a time. Here's the plans and an article about it: http://www.amrt.net/feraltrap/trap.htm Good luck, let us know how you do, Nina Susan Loesch wrote: Thanks. My little Leader was gone when I got home -- this is a case where a cat died WITH the feleuk virus, not from it. His immune system, even with all the support, couldn't overcome the URI. Tried all last weekend to trap Sissy -- I am sure she was sitting there laughing at me, saying she wasn't going to get in any trap. I caught another cat and Sissy was sitting by him, right outside the trap, keeping him company.
To Susan RE: Please add to CLS and Special Needs List
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. You were so good to him. I am still hoping for a miracle though that it wasn't him that was hit by the car. I really hope that you will be able to find Sissy and that she trusts you to take care of her. I hate that she might have lost her beloved brother. Maybe she will turn to you for direction. I am also sorry to that Leader is sick. I am hoping he will pull through. :) Wendy TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: To Susan: Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry
Thank you, Wendy. Your thoughts and prayers help a lot. wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,I am so sorry to read that you have so many toughhappenings in your life right now! You must beexhausted! I am sorry that you have lost your littleBessie, little Stinky, and little Daisy. Prayersgoing out for little Valley and for you for strength,wisdom, and peace. I wish I had advice to offer youto help Valley, but I am not very experienced indealing with anemia. Please keep us posted.:)WendyWant to start your own business?Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index
To Susan: Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry
Susan, I am so sorry to read that you have so many tough happenings in your life right now! You must be exhausted! I am sorry that you have lost your little Bessie, little Stinky, and little Daisy. Prayers going out for little Valley and for you for strength, wisdom, and peace. I wish I had advice to offer you to help Valley, but I am not very experienced in dealing with anemia. Please keep us posted. :) Wendy Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index
Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa & Dawn
Thanks Wendy. I am doing OK. Still missing Jake, and thinking about him a lot. I am going to pick up his ashes todayThanks so much for thinking of us! Marissa On 3/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Wendy. I am functioning much better than I have after other deaths. Not sure why. The first week was incredibly hard-- spent the first weekend drugged on sleeping pills just trying not to be awake. Now I am basically functioning, even ok at times, but having intermittent flashbacks and just generally missing Ginger. I am also missing all the others, too. Patches has loose stool that today is diarrhea, and so far is not responding to the metronidazole. So I now have some anxiety about her taking over my emotions too. It is hard not to just focus on the possibility that she too has lymphoma, in her intestines. I have a generally ominous feeling about my two remaining positives, which I hope is just that, a feeling. Thanks again, Michelle
Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa & Dawn
Thanks, Wendy. I am functioning much better than I have after other deaths. Not sure why. The first week was incredibly hard-- spent the first weekend drugged on sleeping pills just trying not to be awake. Now I am basically functioning, even ok at times, but having intermittent flashbacks and just generally missing Ginger. I am also missing all the others, too. Patches has loose stool that today is diarrhea, and so far is not responding to the metronidazole. So I now have some anxiety about her taking over my emotions too. It is hard not to just focus on the possibility that she too has lymphoma, in her intestines. I have a generally ominous feeling about my two remaining positives, which I hope is just that, a feeling. Thanks again, Michelle
Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa & Dawn
Thank you Wendy. I still dream about Rudy a lot. I think she is trying to tell me that she will be back. I just don't feel that she has gone forever. I'm keeping my eyes and my heart open. You are very nice for remembering us. Take care of yourself and your babies. Sheila
Re: To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa & Dawn
Thanks Wendy, I am better but not 100%. I know I'll never stop missing her or worrying about the mistakes I may or may not have made, but the pain has been more manageable this week. We got her urn back on Tuesday and it gave us some closure. The presentation was so beautiful. Along with the urn (a little black urn for a little black cat) we got a certificate of individual cremation and an angel cat pin, all packaged in a gift bag decorated with a little white bow and some tiny paper roses. I've been wearing the pin on my ID lanyard at work. If anyone needs this service in the Middle Tennessee area, I highly recommend Littlest Angels Pet Crematory. Our vet recommended her and her listing in the phone book was also the one I chose by sheer gut instinct: "Individual cremations performed with care in a country setting", just that, the name and the phone number. The voice on the answering machine is so calm and soothing, unlike the other place I called where I got the standard "I'm either on the phone or with a client". That was such a turnoff, but it was no surprise as the ad made it sound like a funeral home for pets.We got a lovely card from the specialist which she wrote and signed personally. Everyone there was so wonderful. I've already referred someone who needed a vet in that part of town.Love to all and hugs to all kittiesBeccawendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just wanted to see how all of you are doing sinceyou all have lost a furbaby so recently. Please begentle with yourself. Treat yourself to somethingspecial this weekend, a pedicure, some chocolate, agood romance novel. Anything to pamper yourself. Youall deserve the best the way you loved and cared foryour furbabies!Have a great weekend!:)Wendy__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
To Michelle, Sheila, Kerry, Susan, Becca, Marissa & Dawn
I just wanted to see how all of you are doing since you all have lost a furbaby so recently. Please be gentle with yourself. Treat yourself to something special this weekend, a pedicure, some chocolate, a good romance novel. Anything to pamper yourself. You all deserve the best the way you loved and cared for your furbabies! Have a great weekend! :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Susan
Thanks, Wendy. This has been a pretty big loss all at once. No matter how much time I have with each one it is never enough, is it. Such sweet little souls they were.wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,I am so sorry to hear about Jack, Cheyenne, SweetWillie, Mr. Kitty and Red Man. I can't imagine losingthat many furballs in such a short span of time. Youmust be heartbroken over this. I'll keep you in myprayers. Give yourself time (and permission) togrieve. Stay strong,Wendy__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Susan
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Jack, Cheyenne, Sweet Willie, Mr. Kitty and Red Man. I can't imagine losing that many furballs in such a short span of time. You must be heartbroken over this. I'll keep you in my prayers. Give yourself time (and permission) to grieve. Stay strong, Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Carla and Susan
Thanks, Sherry. I know exactly what you mean. I still watch where my feet go when I walk thru the house - she was so tiny that if I stepped on her it would hurt - rather than just bumping her and her moving out of the way like the "big guys" do! Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Susan,I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Carlita,she sounds like a wonderful baby.I too miss my Maizee Grace,I dread coming home ,because I know that beautiful little face won't be at the door to follow me around like a shadow.my thoughts are with you,my heart hurts with yours.Bless you SherryNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,I didn't realize it was you that lost your Carlita. Again, I'm so sorry. It's always hard, but when they continue to rebound again and again, we start to feel, maybe, just maybe this one will stay, this one is different. We have to live with that hope, to live otherwise is not truly living, to live otherwise clouds the wonderful moments we share. I've learned so much from my wonderful fur teachers, one of the greatest lessons is living in the moment, living those moments to the fullest. Try not to feel bad about not knowing that this time was different, that this was her time. She was with her buddies, maybe they needed it to happen this way, it's always so hard on everyone, our family members with fur as well as those without. What a loving little soul she is! Such a blessing to you and yours, and now to us as well. Thank you for sharing your memories of her with us. Sending you hugs and healing blessings to sooth you in your grief,NinaSusan Loesch wrote:> Yes, my little Carla was feleuk positive. She and her 2 brothers and > 1 sister were rescues from Little Rock Animal Services when they were > babies. Carla was the only long-term survivor. She was solid black > and such a little doll -- never got any bigger than maybe a 3 month > old kitten. Skinny as a rail, but a good eater. LOVED to climb up > on me at night and make biscuits! She was around 3 when she died. > Off and on she had "down" periods - I'd come in and find her > stretched out and not moving, dehydrated and seemingly at death's > door. But a boost of Ringers subQ and a little rest and baby food and > she'd be up and running again. That is what happened her last > evening. She had seemed to recover and was eating again and purring > and I didn't notice any difference in that time or the ones before. > In fact I was so sure she was OK that I left her in my spare bedroom > piled up with her buddies and didn't take her to bed with me or stay > in there with her. But obviously something was different because the > next morning she was gone. It took me so by surprise and was such a > hard loss. She'd been so thin for so long, and so small, but had just > kept on going. I guess I was lulled into thinking that she was going > to be a survivor. I sure do miss my scrawny looking cuddle-baby > Carlita. She was such a joy.Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
Re: Carla and Susan
Susan,I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Carlita,she sounds like a wonderful baby.I too miss my Maizee Grace,I dread coming home ,because I know that beautiful little face won't be at the door to follow me around like a shadow.my thoughts are with you,my heart hurts with yours.Bless you SherryNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,I didn't realize it was you that lost your Carlita. Again, I'm so sorry. It's always hard, but when they continue to rebound again and again, we start to feel, maybe, just maybe this one will stay, this one is different. We have to live with that hope, to live otherwise is not truly living, to live otherwise clouds the wonderful moments we share. I've learned so much from my wonderful fur teachers, one of the greatest lessons is living in the moment, living those moments to the fullest. Try not to feel bad about not knowing that this time was different, that this was her time. She was with her buddies, maybe they needed it to happen this way, it's always so hard on everyone, our family members with fur as well as those without. What a loving little soul she is! Such a blessing to you and yours, and now to us as well. Thank you for sharing your memories of her with us. Sending you hugs and healing blessings to sooth you in your grief,NinaSusan Loesch wrote:> Yes, my little Carla was feleuk positive. She and her 2 brothers and > 1 sister were rescues from Little Rock Animal Services when they were > babies. Carla was the only long-term survivor. She was solid black > and such a little doll -- never got any bigger than maybe a 3 month > old kitten. Skinny as a rail, but a good eater. LOVED to climb up > on me at night and make biscuits! She was around 3 when she died. > Off and on she had "down" periods - I'd come in and find her > stretched out and not moving, dehydrated and seemingly at death's > door. But a boost of Ringers subQ and a little rest and baby food and > she'd be up and running again. That is what happened her last > evening. She had seemed to recover and was eating again and purring > and I didn't notice any difference in that time or the ones before. > In fact I was so sure she was OK that I left her in my spare bedroom > piled up with her buddies and didn't take her to bed with me or stay > in there with her. But obviously something was different because the > next morning she was gone. It took me so by surprise and was such a > hard loss. She'd been so thin for so long, and so small, but had just > kept on going. I guess I was lulled into thinking that she was going > to be a survivor. I sure do miss my scrawny looking cuddle-baby > Carlita. She was such a joy. Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
Re: Carla and Susan
Thank you, Nina. She really was a cutie - probably ugly to people who didn't understand what a fight it was to live so long being born positive. But beautiful to me. She'd gotten over a URI and I'd have bet money on her having survived another crisis that night. I think she knew how much she was loved, tho, and that I did my best to keep her alive. She is curled up with Gloria's Lancelot now, with her little head resting on his. Two such very much loved babies whose moms fought so hard for them.Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan,I didn't realize it was you that lost your Carlita. Again, I'm so sorry. It's always hard, but when they continue to rebound again and again, we start to feel, maybe, just maybe this one will stay, this one is different. We have to live with that hope, to live otherwise is not truly living, to live otherwise clouds the wonderful moments we share. I've learned so much from my wonderful fur teachers, one of the greatest lessons is living in the moment, living those moments to the fullest. Try not to feel bad about not knowing that this time was different, that this was her time. She was with her buddies, maybe they needed it to happen this way, it's always so hard on everyone, our family members with fur as well as those without. What a loving little soul she is! Such a blessing to you and yours, and now to us as well. Thank you for sharing your memories of her with us. Sending you hugs and healing blessings to sooth you in your grief,NinaSusan Loesch wrote:> Yes, my little Carla was feleuk positive. She and her 2 brothers and > 1 sister were rescues from Little Rock Animal Services when they were > babies. Carla was the only long-term survivor. She was solid black > and such a little doll -- never got any bigger than maybe a 3 month > old kitten. Skinny as a rail, but a good eater. LOVED to climb up > on me at night and make biscuits! She was around 3 when she died. > Off and on she had "down" periods - I'd come in and find her > stretched out and not moving, dehydrated and seemingly at death's > door. But a boost of Ringers subQ and a little rest and baby food and > she'd be up and running again. That is what happened her last > evening. She had seemed to recover and was eating again and purring > and I didn't notice any difference in that time or the ones before. > In fact I was so sure she was OK that I left her in my spare bedroom > piled up with her buddies and didn't take her to bed with me or stay > in there with her. But obviously something was different because the > next morning she was gone. It took me so by surprise and was such a > hard loss. She'd been so thin for so long, and so small, but had just > kept on going. I guess I was lulled into thinking that she was going > to be a survivor. I sure do miss my scrawny looking cuddle-baby > Carlita. She was such a joy.
Carla and Susan
Susan, I didn't realize it was you that lost your Carlita. Again, I'm so sorry. It's always hard, but when they continue to rebound again and again, we start to feel, maybe, just maybe this one will stay, this one is different. We have to live with that hope, to live otherwise is not truly living, to live otherwise clouds the wonderful moments we share. I've learned so much from my wonderful fur teachers, one of the greatest lessons is living in the moment, living those moments to the fullest. Try not to feel bad about not knowing that this time was different, that this was her time. She was with her buddies, maybe they needed it to happen this way, it's always so hard on everyone, our family members with fur as well as those without. What a loving little soul she is! Such a blessing to you and yours, and now to us as well. Thank you for sharing your memories of her with us. Sending you hugs and healing blessings to sooth you in your grief, Nina Susan Loesch wrote: Yes, my little Carla was feleuk positive. She and her 2 brothers and 1 sister were rescues from Little Rock Animal Services when they were babies. Carla was the only long-term survivor. She was solid black and such a little doll -- never got any bigger than maybe a 3 month old kitten. Skinny as a rail, but a good eater. LOVED to climb up on me at night and make biscuits!She was around 3 when she died. Off and on she had "down" periods - I'd come in and find her stretched out and not moving, dehydrated and seemingly at death's door. But a boost of Ringers subQ and a little rest and baby food and she'd be up and running again. That is what happened her last evening. She had seemed to recover and was eating again and purring and I didn't notice any difference in that time or the ones before. In fact I was so sure she was OK that I left her in my spare bedroom piled up with her buddies and didn't take her to bed with me or stay in there with her. But obviously something was different because the next morning she was gone.It took me so by surprise and was such a hard loss. She'd been so thin for so long, and so small, but had just kept on going. I guess I was lulled into thinking that she was going to be a survivor. I sure do miss my scrawny looking cuddle-baby Carlita. She was such a joy.
RE: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan
Good luck Jen--we're thinking of you all. Take care, and safe homecoming when it's over. I'm praying for your home too. V. glad you got somewhere to go and lots of other offers too--I just read one million folks are on the move. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:58 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan Hi Susan! I have heard from Gloria and I'll tell you the same thing I told her...I feel extremely fortunate that I've got such a wonderful network of friends all over the country! Thank you so much for the support! As of now, we have reservations at the Motel 6 off of Hwy. 30 in Little Rock...we will probably leave here early tomorrow morning and (fingers crossed that our house is spared serious damage) head back to Houston on Monday. Although, we may leave sooner depending on the evacuation orders...right now it's voluntary, but that is quickly going to change...we're in a low lying area by the Bay of Galveston (elevation only 16 ft.) and they're predicting a storm surge close to 20 ft.! I'm happy we've got a place to stay (and wonderful offers) for the time being...but I'll be honest, I'm scared to death that we're going to lose our home! I don't know if our flood insurance company will take pity on us as we only signed up for insurance about 2 weeks ago (usually doesn't take effect for a month). Please keep our humble little home in your thoughts!! :) And here is my cell phone #, as well: 281-229-1279...it's such a relief to know that other Feleuk parents are nearby in case of an emergency!! Thank you so much, again... Jen "But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:13 am Subject: Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! > I know that the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock will allow pets - > there was a tv spot talking to the manager saying they had dogs, > cats and birds - and maybe something else. They showed bags of > donated food they had for the animals. At the airport there is a > Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn Express - and this was the "regular" > one. I am working with a Gulfport couple who is staying at the > Residence Inn in Little Rock - and they have their cat there. If > you come through Little Rock and need a place for the cats I know > we can help. Plus we know a groomer who will board free and Gloria > uses a boarding facility that will help out. Or the dogs could > either stay with me or with Gloria overnight, I'm sure. Y'all just > come on. You can reach me at 501-416-7547 and Gloria at 501-666- > 9294. I'm speaking without asking Gloria but I know she will ditto > what I said! > > Terri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Positive thoughts coming your way! > > Terri in NJ > > =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, > and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec & > Salome' =^..^= > > Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/ > My FeLV Site: > http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My > Personal Page: > http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350-- > --- Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:19 PM > Subject: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! > > > Hi All! > > Well, it looks like a mandatory evacuation may be scheduled for our > area(SE Houston) by Thursday morning due to Rita...I'm hoping > beyond hope > that the hurricane will change course, but we're not taking any > chances! If we have to leave, the animals are coming with us which > means 2 dogs, > 7 cats and a bearded dragon crammed into two cars...our plan is to > headnorth to Indiana where our parents live...but we will probaby > make a pit > stop in Arkansas overnight...does any one know of any pet friendly > hotels in the state? I'm hoping that whatever hotel we choose will > pityour brood...but you never know! Wish us luck an
Re: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan
Jen, Best wishes to you and everyone there who is dealing with this evacuation. I hope the storm weakens and doesn't cause any damage. :( Be safe. tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Susan!I have heard from Gloria and I'll tell you the same thing I told her...Ifeel extremely fortunate that I've got such a wonderful network offriends all over the country! Thank you so much for the support! As ofnow, we have reservations at the Motel 6 off of Hwy. 30 in LittleRock...we will probably leave here early tomorrow morning and (fingerscrossed that our house is spared serious damage) head back to Houston onMonday. Although, we may leave sooner depending on the evacuationorders...right now it's voluntary, but that is quickly going tochange...we're in a low lying area by the Bay of Galveston (elevationonly 16 ft.) and they're predicting a storm surge close to 20 ft.!I'm happy we've got a place to stay (and wonderful offers) for the timebeing...but I'll be honest, I'm scared to death that we're going to loseour home! I don't know if our flood insurance company will take pity onus as we only signed up for insurance about 2 weeks ago (usually doesn'ttake effect for a month). Please keep our humble little home in yourthoughts!! :)And here is my cell phone #, as well: 281-229-1279...it's such a reliefto know that other Feleuk parents are nearby in case of an emergency!! Thank you so much, again...Jen"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; Youbecome responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine deSaint-Exupéry"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will knoweach other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge- Original Message -From: Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:13 amSubject: Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation!> I know that the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock will allow pets -> there was a tv spot talking to the manager saying they had dogs, > cats and birds - and maybe something else. They showed bags of > donated food they had for the animals. At the airport there is a > Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn Express - and this was the "regular" > one. I am working with a Gulfport couple who is staying at the > Residence Inn in Little Rock - and they have their cat there. If > you come through Little Rock and need a place for the cats I know > we can help. Plus we know a groomer who will board free and Gloria > uses a boarding facility that will help out. Or the dogs could > either stay with me or with Gloria overnight, I'm sure. Y'all just > come on. You can reach me at 501-416-7547 and Gloria at 501-666-> 9294. I'm speaking without asking Gloria but I know she will ditto > what I said!> > Terri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:> Positive thoughts coming your way!> > Terri in NJ> > =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, > and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec & > Salome' =^..^=> > Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/> My FeLV Site: > http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My > Personal Page: > http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350--> --- Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:19 PM> Subject: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation!> > > Hi All!> > Well, it looks like a mandatory evacuation may be scheduled for our > area(SE Houston) by Thursday morning due to Rita...I'm hoping > beyond hope> that the hurricane will change course, but we're not taking any > chances! If we have to leave, the animals are coming with us which > means 2 dogs,> 7 cats and a bearded dragon crammed into two cars...our plan is to > headnorth to Indiana where our parents live...but we will probaby > make a pit> stop in Arkansas overnight...does any one know of any pet friendly> hotels in the state? I'm hoping that whatever hotel we choose will > pityour brood...but you never know! Wish us luck and pray the > hurricanedoesn't do too much damage...and, most of all, keep our > Feleuk guys in> your thoughts!> > Take care,> > Jen> > >
RE: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan
You, your family, your home are all in our thoughts... Am in NY but we are glued to the TV--this has been a terrible season Just don't delay--it sounds like most evacues will leave tomorrow and my guess is traffic will be tough Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:58 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan Hi Susan! I have heard from Gloria and I'll tell you the same thing I told her...I feel extremely fortunate that I've got such a wonderful network of friends all over the country! Thank you so much for the support! As of now, we have reservations at the Motel 6 off of Hwy. 30 in Little Rock...we will probably leave here early tomorrow morning and (fingers crossed that our house is spared serious damage) head back to Houston on Monday. Although, we may leave sooner depending on the evacuation orders...right now it's voluntary, but that is quickly going to change...we're in a low lying area by the Bay of Galveston (elevation only 16 ft.) and they're predicting a storm surge close to 20 ft.! I'm happy we've got a place to stay (and wonderful offers) for the time being...but I'll be honest, I'm scared to death that we're going to lose our home! I don't know if our flood insurance company will take pity on us as we only signed up for insurance about 2 weeks ago (usually doesn't take effect for a month). Please keep our humble little home in your thoughts!! :) And here is my cell phone #, as well: 281-229-1279...it's such a relief to know that other Feleuk parents are nearby in case of an emergency!! Thank you so much, again... Jen "But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:13 am Subject: Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! > I know that the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock will allow pets - > there was a tv spot talking to the manager saying they had dogs, > cats and birds - and maybe something else. They showed bags of > donated food they had for the animals. At the airport there is a > Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn Express - and this was the "regular" > one. I am working with a Gulfport couple who is staying at the > Residence Inn in Little Rock - and they have their cat there. If > you come through Little Rock and need a place for the cats I know > we can help. Plus we know a groomer who will board free and Gloria > uses a boarding facility that will help out. Or the dogs could > either stay with me or with Gloria overnight, I'm sure. Y'all just > come on. You can reach me at 501-416-7547 and Gloria at 501-666- > 9294. I'm speaking without asking Gloria but I know she will ditto > what I said! > > Terri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Positive thoughts coming your way! > > Terri in NJ > > =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, > and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec & > Salome' =^..^= > > Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/ > My FeLV Site: > http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My > Personal Page: > http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350-- > --- Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:19 PM > Subject: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! > > > Hi All! > > Well, it looks like a mandatory evacuation may be scheduled for our > area(SE Houston) by Thursday morning due to Rita...I'm hoping > beyond hope > that the hurricane will change course, but we're not taking any > chances! If we have to leave, the animals are coming with us which > means 2 dogs, > 7 cats and a bearded dragon crammed into two cars...our plan is to > headnorth to Indiana where our parents live...but we will probaby > make a pit > stop in Arkansas overnight...does any one know of any pet friendly > hotels in the state? I'm hoping that whatever hotel we choose will > pityour brood...but you never know! Wish us luck and pray the > hurricanedoesn't do too much damage...and, most of all, keep our > Feleuk guys in > your thoughts! > > Take care, > > Jen > > >
Re: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan
Hi Susan! I have heard from Gloria and I'll tell you the same thing I told her...I feel extremely fortunate that I've got such a wonderful network of friends all over the country! Thank you so much for the support! As of now, we have reservations at the Motel 6 off of Hwy. 30 in Little Rock...we will probably leave here early tomorrow morning and (fingers crossed that our house is spared serious damage) head back to Houston on Monday. Although, we may leave sooner depending on the evacuation orders...right now it's voluntary, but that is quickly going to change...we're in a low lying area by the Bay of Galveston (elevation only 16 ft.) and they're predicting a storm surge close to 20 ft.! I'm happy we've got a place to stay (and wonderful offers) for the time being...but I'll be honest, I'm scared to death that we're going to lose our home! I don't know if our flood insurance company will take pity on us as we only signed up for insurance about 2 weeks ago (usually doesn't take effect for a month). Please keep our humble little home in your thoughts!! :) And here is my cell phone #, as well: 281-229-1279...it's such a relief to know that other Feleuk parents are nearby in case of an emergency!! Thank you so much, again... Jen "But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:13 am Subject: Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! > I know that the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock will allow pets - > there was a tv spot talking to the manager saying they had dogs, > cats and birds - and maybe something else. They showed bags of > donated food they had for the animals. At the airport there is a > Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn Express - and this was the "regular" > one. I am working with a Gulfport couple who is staying at the > Residence Inn in Little Rock - and they have their cat there. If > you come through Little Rock and need a place for the cats I know > we can help. Plus we know a groomer who will board free and Gloria > uses a boarding facility that will help out. Or the dogs could > either stay with me or with Gloria overnight, I'm sure. Y'all just > come on. You can reach me at 501-416-7547 and Gloria at 501-666- > 9294. I'm speaking without asking Gloria but I know she will ditto > what I said! > > Terri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Positive thoughts coming your way! > > Terri in NJ > > =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, > and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec & > Salome' =^..^= > > Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/ > My FeLV Site: > http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My > Personal Page: > http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350-- > --- Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:19 PM > Subject: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! > > > Hi All! > > Well, it looks like a mandatory evacuation may be scheduled for our > area(SE Houston) by Thursday morning due to Rita...I'm hoping > beyond hope > that the hurricane will change course, but we're not taking any > chances! If we have to leave, the animals are coming with us which > means 2 dogs, > 7 cats and a bearded dragon crammed into two cars...our plan is to > headnorth to Indiana where our parents live...but we will probaby > make a pit > stop in Arkansas overnight...does any one know of any pet friendly > hotels in the state? I'm hoping that whatever hotel we choose will > pityour brood...but you never know! Wish us luck and pray the > hurricanedoesn't do too much damage...and, most of all, keep our > Feleuk guys in > your thoughts! > > Take care, > > Jen > > >
RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria
Title: Message Hi all--Just to clarify---I responded to the Rochester NY kitty email--different situation, from Monday's postings--Amy (Wilkins-)-see below. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 2:05 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria Good for you - and for the kitties. I don't remember seeing any other situation than the 4 in Oklahoma but I might have missed it. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amy WilkinsSent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:50 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Leuk Positive Cat Yet again, somebody has contacted me about helping outa leukemia positive kitty. Sorry to always bedropping these on you guys but I just got married andthen! came home and adopted 2 more cats (1 FIV+ and 1FeLV+) the next day. I'm out of room and I wanted towrite and see if anybody can take this cat. I'll setup transport if anybody has room for him. Here is a copy of the e-mail I got about him. I alsohave pictures of him that I will send to anybody thatis interested. I need to find somebody within acouple days or she will be euthanizing him. He is inRochester, NY but I'm willing to set up transport upto 8-10 hours away. (copy of e-mail) Dear Amy: Per Judy Newman's (Habitat for Cats?) request, I amwriting you to ask for your help, if you are able toat all. You have no idea how much I appreciate thework you do for animals. You are an angel. Judyasked me to give you as much information about thiscat as I could. I have been feeding feral/homeless cats for over 3years now, every single morning at 5:30 am. (beforethe owners get there, as they! are not the nicestpeople when it comes to compassion for these animals),through rain and snow, behind Lorraine's Restaurant onCulver and East Main. I have seen quite a fewdifferent animals, but the one I am now speaking ofjust came about last Tuesday. After putting the foodand water out, this cute cat let me come close to it,then actually allowed me to scratch his head. As Istarted to get up, he sidled up to my leg and startedto follow me back to my car. The next morning, I didnot see him, but on Thursday, with cage in the backseat and a towel to grab it with, he allowed me topick it up and I brought it home to my back bedroom,where, although a bit frightened, he let me pet himand he gobbled up food. His demeanor is sweet. At first, I thought itcouldn't be homeless due to its sweet way, but thegreasy coat, and matted fur, and malnourished bodythat the veterinarian told me told me this morning ithad, con! vinced me otherwise. At home I took awashcloth and tried to bathe it the best I could. Heeven has started to play with strings. I had made an appointment for it on Monday, today, the22nd of August for its shots and neutering. I havesix other cats whom I have rescued over the years. Iwas planning on trying to find a home for this onebecause as you know, its hard on the other cats in thehouse - especially when they are all so territorialalready! I brought the homeless kitty in this morningand the vet immediately called me to say they had ittested and it has feline leukemia. Which broke myheart. I called Humane Society as I have heard ofsanctuaries for these cats. They referred me to JudyNewman. The reason this breaks my heart the most, is that thiscat is less than a year old, has very beautiful green,loving eyes, purrs for me, plays with me, loves to beheld and rub his nose against your face. He is also! litter trained. He is like a black/brown stripedmedium to long haired beauty. I love him already somuch, but know I can't keep him with the other cats inthe house. The vet did the neutering procedure this morning, andgave him his rabies and distemper shot. They alsocleaned his mats out of fur. I had him scheduled for4 pm. to be put to sleep, but then received the callfrom Judy an hour ago saying there may be hope, withyou. And I know that is a slight chance, but Amy, youhave no idea how much you have helped already, knowingsomeone out there cares about something that theyhaven't even seen. If you had by now, you would be inlove. He is just the sweetest. I called the vet andasked them to give him the name "Homey" for now, sothat he at least will have had a name in his shortlife. I just called the vet and told them I would bepicking up the cat today at 4pm, at least for a fewdays, and am going to take him ho! me and give him somegreat meals and loving, until I hear back from you. Amy Wilkins Woof Wagonwww.woofwagon.comStart your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http:/
RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria
Du…. I just remembered – I did send an email out asking if someone could take care of 8-week old FeLV boy – at this time, the owner is not sure if he is transient or virnemic (?) – but she was planning to euthanize him if he continues to test positive – and I wanted to help him find a home for him.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:59 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria Are we talking about two situations here - a mom and babies that Hideyo saved plus the 4 in Oklahoma that Jennifer Dennis is having to relinquish? (Jennifer's email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]) It is correct that I will take one of the Oklahoma 4 - I think all are adults?? Gloria and I are both in Little Rock, AR - a transport could be worked out, I think. My contact info in addition to [EMAIL PROTECTED] is 501-416-7547 (cell). Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey Girls! I'm having some weird things go on with email, too, and it seems like I'm only getting some messages. From what I can piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is a HERO! Love, Julie "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) Paws Come WITH Claws!!! If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Yahoo! Mail for Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.
RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria
Good for you - and for the kitties. I don't remember seeing any other situation than the 4 in Oklahoma but I might have missed it.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually, mine are all taken care of as I am keeping them all with me (for now anyway) thank you for asking but I thought there was another situation let me read back all the postings to see if thats the case.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:59 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria Are we talking about two situations here - a mom and babies that Hideyo saved plus the 4 in Oklahoma that Jennifer Dennis is having to relinquish? (Jennifer's email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]) It is correct that I will take one of the Oklahoma 4 - I think all are adults?? Gloria and I are both in Little Rock, AR - a transport could be worked out, I think. My contact info in addition to [EMAIL PROTECTED] is 501-416-7547 (cell).Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey Girls! I'm having some weird things go on with email, too, and it seems like I'm only getting some messages. From what I can piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is a HERO! Love, Julie "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Yahoo! Mail for MobileTake Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.
RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria
Actually, mine are all taken care of as I am keeping them all with me (for now anyway) – thank you for asking – but I thought there was another situation – let me read back all the postings to see if that’s the case.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:59 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria Are we talking about two situations here - a mom and babies that Hideyo saved plus the 4 in Oklahoma that Jennifer Dennis is having to relinquish? (Jennifer's email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]) It is correct that I will take one of the Oklahoma 4 - I think all are adults?? Gloria and I are both in Little Rock, AR - a transport could be worked out, I think. My contact info in addition to [EMAIL PROTECTED] is 501-416-7547 (cell). Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey Girls! I'm having some weird things go on with email, too, and it seems like I'm only getting some messages. From what I can piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is a HERO! Love, Julie "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) Paws Come WITH Claws!!! If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Yahoo! Mail for Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.
Re: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria
Are we talking about two situations here - a mom and babies that Hideyo saved plus the 4 in Oklahoma that Jennifer Dennis is having to relinquish? (Jennifer's email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]) It is correct that I will take one of the Oklahoma 4 - I think all are adults?? Gloria and I are both in Little Rock, AR - a transport could be worked out, I think. My contact info in addition to [EMAIL PROTECTED] is 501-416-7547 (cell).Julie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey Girls! I'm having some weird things go on with email, too, and it seems like I'm only getting some messages. From what I can piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is a HERO! Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Yahoo! Mail for MobileTake Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.
RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria
Title: Message Yes, that reminds me--my FeLV email comes into 2 addresses and I swear some email only came to one and not the other last week. Very confsuing! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie JohnsonSent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:27 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria Hey Girls! I'm having some weird things go on with email, too, and it seems like I'm only getting some messages. From what I can piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is a HERO! Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Yahoo! Mail for MobileTake Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP has moved its Chicago office to Hyatt Center, 71 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Email addresses, telephone numbers, and facsimile numbers remain unchanged. For more information, click the link below or copy / paste the link into the address bar of your Web browser: http://www.mayerbrownrowe.com/chicago/move.asp Please Note: Some administrative functions will be located at 230 S. LaSalle, Chicago IL, 60604. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisorThis email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria
Hey Girls! I'm having some weird things go on with email, too, and it seems like I'm only getting some messages. From what I can piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is a HERO! Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Yahoo! Mail for Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.
Re: Need advice - kittens...for Susan
Dear Susan: The fact the kittens tested a "faint positive" (an ELISA, right?) is probably an indication of exposure and some virus present (both the ELISA and IFA detect anitgen from replicating virus) but may still be an earlier stage of infection so there is a chance with good diet and immune support these kittens can clear the virus. A truly "false positive" on the ELISA would be for viral antigen to be detected when none was present. What is more likely, given the sensitivity of the ELISA test which can detect even minute amounts of antigen, is that "faint" positive results indicate an early stage of infection, and that cats/kittens who initially test postive, then later test negative, were able to clear the virus, or, the infection could have become latent. If the other cats in the foster household are healthy adults, I would not be very worried that the kittens may pass the virus to them, but be most concerned that the kittens get the best possible diet and immune support to help their immune system fight off the virus. Any further assaults, be it emotional, environmental or from anything the other cats may bring to the table, to their immune system should be minimized. A negative IFA at this point could confirm an infection has not progressed to the point of no return and there is still a good chance to clear it, but would also represent the significant stress of a blood draw. If one has the resources, a good strategy is to ask the vet or tech to draw enough blood initially so that if the ELISA result is positive, then an IFA can then be run to confim it as either stage 4 or beyond, or still in stage 1-3. My advice would be to transition those kittens to a raw, natural diet (or the best commercial food possible such as Wellness or Innova, etc.) with good immune support supplementation such as Transfer Factor, Vit. C, CoQ10, etc. and try to keep their lives as stress-free as possible, which would include no, or mininal, vaccines. Do keep them indoors and away from any cats who go outdoors that may bring unwanted pathogens to bear. I would then retest them in 45-60 days. Here's hoping... Sally in San Jose
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