RE: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread Chris
Three wonderful years—that’s what you and Akira gave each other…  So sorry for your loss….   Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 3:38 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleu

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Lisa - I feel so sad for you, it brings tears to my eyes. We all know what you're going through. Sleep soft sweet Akira. Gloria

Re: maybe OT - article for newsletter

2005-05-20 Thread PEC2851
Hope you found something to use! Patti

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread PEC2851
Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. Your tribute to Akira was wonderful.  She was fortunate to have shared her life with you. Patti

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread Terri Brown
Big hugs to you.  I know how you feel.   Goodnight, sweet Akira...   =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^=   Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.iv

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread Terri Brown
Sounds like Tom not only chose you, but you're a goner anyway.   LOL   You're not fooling anyone!   =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^=   Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa

RE: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Lisa, I just read your story of Akira and I'm crying my eyes out with you. What a truly wonderful account you've given of her life--and the way she touched--no, changed--yours. You and she had such an incredible bond, it's obvious she'll live forever in your heart and the hearts of everyone w

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread TenHouseCats
lisa, you gave her exactly what she needed--from the very first time she came in your life, til the moment she went on her next great adventure.--love. there is nothing more important for anyone, anytime, anywhere. thank you for sharing akira's life with all of us. -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO:

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
Lisa,   Thank you for your wonderful tribute to Akira, and for her brave fight.   I think you prob. interrupted the "Why God" question correctly...we don't often get the answer we want...we get the one we need...and like you decided earlier...Akira was ready to go.  I'm just sorry she went so young

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread Barb Moermond
OH Lisa, I'm crying with you reading this.  I've followed yours and Akira's story from the start and have been so proud of you both for the effort put forth in learning and teaching each other about cats and people.  You feel calm, apart from the incessant tears, because you know in your heart that

Re: maybe OT - article for newsletter

2005-05-20 Thread Gloria B. Lane
GREAT! Thanks - Gloria At 12:17 PM 5/20/2005, you wrote: Glo, Do you have access to Jim Willis's writings? He's got a web site. I contacted him personally a couple of years ago and he does not mind, rather he ENCOURAGES people to use his work as humane educational tools. I still give out copies o

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread carlas
Lisa I am very sad to hear you lost Akira. I know you did all you could and loved her dearly. She will continue to be by your side but as in spirit. Again I am truly sorry for your loss Carla

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Lisa, What an amazing person you are and what a couragous little angel you had Akira, will be missed, I laughed and cried with your story, I wish you all the best and I hope you know Akira is loving you and watching you from above. Cherie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She's gone..Akira crossed over on

Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread anzajaguar
She's gone..Akira crossed over on May 18th at 9:30 amShe fought so hard to stayI fought so hard for her...this is so hard..let me start from the beggining.   I found her May of 2001, as a little angel in disquiseshe was under a car, in the rain, soaking wet, at my work

RE: RE: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows

2005-05-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Love it! I'm going to be looking at crows in a completely different way from now on! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 2:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: RE: Here's a nice

Re: RE: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows

2005-05-20 Thread jenmeyer
- Original Message - From: "MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:25 pm Subject: RE: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows > I had no idea crows were so sharp Oh, sure! They aren't considered a "nuisance" to some people for nothin'! They're cleve

RE: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows

2005-05-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I had no idea crows were so sharp Jen! Wow. I'm envious of your wonderful experiences! Thanks for sharing. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jen Meyer Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 9:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Here's a ni

RE: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message That's a great story--or I should say great stories--about Coebeio, Tamara! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara sticklerSent: Friday, May 20, 2005 9:08 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: felv cat \needs

RE: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows

2005-05-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Love your story Nina -- how's the babe today?? Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 9:24 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows Hi Jen, Nice crow stor

Re: maybe OT - article for newsletter

2005-05-20 Thread Barbara Lowe
i had never heard of the story. here's one link to it http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ff8NDb8RLrAJ:cats.about.com/cs/kittencare/a/freekittuns.htm+jim+willis+free+kittens&hl=en - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fr

RE: stitch

2005-05-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Michael, I am so sorry. You and Stitch both fought so hard for his life. At least he knew how much he was loved and cared for. Thank you for being such a devoted friend to him. Thinking about you at this difficult and painful time. love and hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTE

Re: Here's a nice story for you

2005-05-20 Thread Barbara Lowe
wish you good luck with this baby crow. i have been dreading my afternoon walks with my dog because i know this is the season for nature's babies. even if i try to vary our routine, we always seem to find the half dead baby snake, birds, squirrels, etc. barbara

Re: stitch

2005-05-20 Thread Barbara Lowe
All these little furbuddies make our lives so special. I never will understand why people are afraid to love an animal or could care less about having one in their homes. We are blessed with their love and Stitch loved you and knew he was loved. take care, Barbara - Original Message - From:

RE: Digby - Further Update

2005-05-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Marlene, Carry on hangin in there. Hoping for "good" news when you have all Digby's results, and hope the little fella is still eating today. hugs, Kerry        -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlene ChornieSent: Thur

Re: maybe OT - article for newsletter

2005-05-20 Thread PEC2851
Glo, Do you have access to Jim Willis's writings? He's got a web site. I contacted him personally a couple of years ago and he does not mind, rather he ENCOURAGES people to use his work as humane educational tools. I still give out copies of "Free Kittuns" every year during kitten season. (L

Re: Can anyone use a jumbo bottle of Immunoregulin?

2005-05-20 Thread mia nicer
Hi Kyle,   If you still have that stuff I would really love to have it. I have so many foster cats myself and with other friends who are fosters. Every littlke bit helps including medicine (which can get very expensive since we are paying for everything out of pocket. Please let me know if you can

maybe OT - article for newsletter

2005-05-20 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Any body got any articles or blurbs that I could (legally) put in the local Little Rock cat rescue newsletter about FIV, FELV, responsible pet ownership, cats and babies, statistics, well you know the scoop... I've got one blank page and a bunch of busy people who aren't writing. Gloria

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/20/2005 10:08:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Trust your instincts!  That's why we have them afterall!   It's interesting how we all have stories about how we were "chosen". I agree, trust your instincts, and follow your heart. Patti

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/20/2005 10:34:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have to laugh at the TRUTH of this Me too! When I was working at the (pink juice happy) vets office with the help of the ONLY compassionate vet at the practice, I "smuggled" two cats that were sched

Re: stitch

2005-05-20 Thread Barb Moermond
I'm so sorry it was his time.  He's at the Bridge waiting for you, breathing freely and waiting to send you someone to keep you company.  Our thoughts and tears are with you   <<<>>"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My little buddy is gone...i never had the chance to tak

Re: stitch

2005-05-20 Thread TatorBunz
ah my heart is breaking for you...  :( I'm so sorry to hear about your furbaby "Stitch" He will be greeted by the others at the bridge. The time will come when you will be together again someday. He knows that you loved him and wanted what was best for him. For now he is at a place where there

RE: stitch

2005-05-20 Thread Chris
I know that Stich knows how hard you tried for him... I'm so sorry for your loss.. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 11:02 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: st

RE: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread Chris
Barbara, I know exactly what you’re toing thru.  I fed my Big Boy for 2 years twice a day with two other strays near my home.  I found a home for one, one died, & when the weather here in NY turned to below zero here last year, I brought him in feeling quite sure that I could find him a hom

Re: stitch

2005-05-20 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My little buddy is gone... i never had the chance to take him home for one last play session. shortly after my arrival he became excited and was really struggling to breath. it was time for stitch to finally go to a better place. It took only 39 days from the first onset of his symptoms. in the

Re: Here's a nice story for you

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
Sounds like you're doing GREAT.  Good luck & keep us posted!Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Tamara,The saga with the little crow continues. I'm calling him/her Junior. The tree I put her in is not were her nest is. She may have come from the gigantic Palm next door. I called a couple of bird

Can anyone use a jumbo bottle of Immunoregulin?

2005-05-20 Thread Melbeach
I realized the other day that I still have a bottle of Immunoregulin that I don't need anymore. I'd hate to just throw it out. It's the jumbo size, so someone with lots of cats like Hideyo or Sally might be a good candidate. Only thing is that it requires IV injection. My vet charged $10 per IV, so

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread TatorBunz
Very well said! Yep, I think Tom has found the home he wants to stay in!   In a message dated 5/20/2005 7:08:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I'm a firm believer that it's a cat that "chooses" his person, NOT the person choosing a cat.     I have t

Re: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows

2005-05-20 Thread Nina
Hi Jen, Nice crow story! I'm hoping mine turns out as nice. Too bad your Grandmother isn't close by, she'd be getting a crow on her doorstep! As I'm typing this, Junior is flapping his wings and cawing, OMG she is so cute! Com'on Mom and Dad, get over your instincts and come take care of yo

Re: Here's a nice story for you

2005-05-20 Thread Nina
Thanks Tamara, The saga with the little crow continues. I'm calling him/her Junior. The tree I put her in is not were her nest is. She may have come from the gigantic Palm next door. I called a couple of bird rehabbers I know and finally got in touch with a woman that specializes in crows.

RE: Here's a nice story for you-my Grandma's crows

2005-05-20 Thread Jen Meyer
When my Mom was a kid, her Dad and brothers used to bring home baby crows as pets (obviously not encouraged now-a-days)! They would keep the baby bird inside until he learned to fly, and then release him into the outdoors where the crow would usually wake my Grandma up early in the morning (with l

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I'm a firm believer that it's a cat that "chooses" his person, NOT the person choosing a cat.     I have to laugh at the TRUTH of this.  I placed my Coebeio THREE TIMES!  She was an absolute MONSTER in each of those homes..."Come Get This Cat!" became the standard reply the

Re: Here's a nice story for you

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
Nina,   If the baby crow has pin-feathers that are opened, you can prob. stop putting her up in the tree.  She's learning to fly, most likely, and will be spending much of the next 10-14 days on the ground and in low bushes while her mom & dad feed her.  Its a dangerous time for them, but she shoul

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/20/2005 7:56:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if I would be doing the wrong thing by keeping him when I have 4 non-positive ones that are being exposed. By then are they really being exposed since we don't know that much about felv?

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread Barbara Baass
Yes, Pattie, I think that Tom has stolen my heart in th 6 months he has been here. He has so many special ways about him. He has quite a personalty. I wonder if I would be doing the wrong thing by keeping him when I have 4 non-positive ones that are being exposed. By then are they really being exp

Re: Fwd: felv cat \needs placement

2005-05-20 Thread Barbara Baass
Nina, I am in Austin, Texas. You are probably right. I guess it won't hurt to meet her and see what kind of person she is and why she wants a felv kitty and sort of go from there.Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Barbara,Don't despair, I think Patti's right, Tom already has his forever home, (I've th