Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her

2013-10-11 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Well said, Kat. From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of katskat1 Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her It kills a part of me every time I have to make that decision

Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her

2013-10-11 Thread katskat1
It kills a part of me every time I have to make that decision. Just today an elderly dog I cared for a great deal had to be helped across the Rainbow Bridge because he had lost all control of his hindquarters and could no longer pee or poop. Rowdy was only with our rescue a year or so after his h

Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her

2013-10-11 Thread Sharyl
Jennifer, I understand hw difficult that decision is.  Know she will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. Sharyl On Friday, October 11, 2013 4:49 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Jennifer I’m so sorry you had to go through this (both you and Sasha).  May it be of comfort to know she is no long

Re: [Felvtalk] virus has caught up with her :-(

2013-10-11 Thread Beth
So sorry you had to let her go, Jennifer, but I think you made the right decision. I went put my 1st FeLV girl through a lot & ended up at emergency putting per down in severe agony. I swore I would never go through all that again. It is so hard to let them go, but it sometimes it is the best th

Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her

2013-10-11 Thread Lorrie
Jennifer, Thank you for writing. I wish everyone would give a kind gentle death to their pets with an incurable disease. It is the quality of life that matters, not seeing how long you can keep a pet alive. I wish people could also have a gentle death when they are dying, but only three states al

Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her

2013-10-11 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Jennifer I'm so sorry you had to go through this (both you and Sasha). May it be of comfort to know she is no longer suffering. Peace Bonnie From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Ballew Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 4:16 AM To: felvtalk Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her

2013-10-11 Thread Jennifer Ballew
Lorrie- Thank you for the kind words. I debated back and forth, and after a lnng discussion with the vet I decided putting her down was the best thing for her. I did what you did: gave her the best life I could, but let her go when it was time. Thanks again, Jennifer On Oct 11, 2013 5:4

Re: [Felvtalk] virus has finally caught up with her

2013-10-11 Thread Lorrie
Dear Jennifer, You did the right thing. I have had many FelV cats, and other than giving fluids to make them more comfortable or taking care of something like an infection that a vet can treat, I will NOT put a cat of mine thru any heroic measures. I have tried assist feeding, and I've watch