I'm so sorry to hear this Sally. Your sister did what she could.
tonya
Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi
Slinky adopted my sister a year and a half ago. He was cautious to be her cat
as he was probably dumped off. He finally befriended her and her canine lab
mixes who loved
to hear this Sally. Your sister did what she could.
tonya
*Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote:
Hi
Slinky adopted my sister a year and a half ago. He was cautious to be her
cat as he was probably dumped off. He finally befriended her and her canine
lab mixes who loved chasing cats. Slinky
What a shame. Gentle Bridge journey to Slinky and hugs to Laura.
Diane R.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sally Davis
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:30 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: please add Slinky to the CLS
I'm so very sorry, Sally. Please give my condolences to your sister
Laura.
hugs,
Kerry
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sally Davis
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:30 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: please add Slinky
Diane
Thanks, it is some comfort that my sister was able to find out the cat was
sick beforehand. Otherwise Slinky would have just disappeared. Eric saw
Slinky when he visited my sister in January and said he looked like my
Puttyrat.
Puttyrat went off and died, after only exhibiting symptoms
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Sally Davis
*Sent:* Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:30 PM
*To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
*Subject:* please add Slinky to the CLS
Hi
Slinky adopted my sister a year and a half ago. He was cautious to be her
cat as he was probably
Hi
Slinky adopted my sister a year and a half ago. He was cautious to be her
cat as he was probably dumped off. He finally befriended her and her canine
lab mixes who loved chasing cats. Slinky was fearless andhe invited his
self into her home. With his laid back attitude the dogs did not give
I'm sorry Slinky had to leave Sally. It does sound as though he had a good
year and a half with your sister. Yes he is now free and with all the other
little ones who have left us.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: Sally Davis
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday
Hi Lynne
Thanks you. I wish I were closer to my sister to give her a hug. She is
having medical issues, and this is even harder for her.
Congratulations on your new kitty. I always assumed Junior had herpes as
well. I gave him L Lysine everyday.
BooBoo and Junior will be there for Slinky.
Sally
golden belly fur. I put it in the jar with
his ashes. Now I can pet him any time I want.
Beth
Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh?
Yes, he went to the bridge last night. I was having second thoughts all day
Marissa,
I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your Slinky. He is still there with you
and will wait for you at the bridge.
tonya
Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh?
Yes, he went to the bridge last night
Marissa, I am so sorry you had to go through this. I
know Slinky knows how much you loved him. I pray you
find peace in the days ahead.
Dede and Ki
--- Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on
Slinky, huh?
When you
with me.
I just want to tell you how much I think of you that
you did all you could for Slinky. Bless you for your
unconditional and endless love for Slinky.
:)
Wendy
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the
world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever
Marissa,
My heart aches for your loss of Slinky.
Gina
Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh?
Yes, he went to the bridge last night. I was having second thoughts all day
yesterday...he, of course, perked
FeLV cats after he
was PTS. He had the most beautiful golden belly fur. I put it in the jar with
his ashes. Now I can pet him any time I want.
Beth
Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh?
Yes, he went
Awww your story of telling slinky about friends at the bridge has just
raised a few memories of my previous kitties. It is heartbreaking to go through
this and my heart goes out to you and Slinky. Slinky will know you have done
everything possible and are still helping him to feel better
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh?
Yes, he went to the bridge last night. I was having second thoughts all day
yesterday...he, of course, perked up a bit, sat in the window sill again
(hadn't done that in ages), and was still drinking, eating, and breathing
Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh?
Yes, he went to the bridge last night. I was having second thoughts all
day yesterday...he, of course, perked up a bit, sat in the window sill again
(hadn't done that in ages), and was still
from him. Take care.
Lance
On Mar 28, 2007, at 10:04 PM, Marissa Johnson wrote:
Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh?
Yes, he went to the bridge last night. I was having second
thoughts all day yesterday...he, of course, perked up a bit, sat in
the window sill
Slinky knew just exactly what to do and gave you a special time with him.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of compassion
and pity, you will have men
I'm so sorry for your loss Marissa. Slinky had a wonderful life with you,
and that sounds like the best and most peaceful euthanasia I've ever heard
of - everything seemed to just flow and work out. I'm so glad it went
smoothly, and he was so at peace. You absolutely did the right thing. I know
to you and
your babies!
MJ
Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marissa,
I'm so sorry. My eyes filled with tears when I read your news this
morning. I had such high hopes for a miracle for you and your Slinky
boy. I know you haven't come to this decision lightly and that the only
Marissa,
You and Slinky are in my prayers.
tonya
Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well wishes. Slinky and I
just got back from the vet (and a spin through the park). I am sad to report
that his HCT has dropped to just
Marissa,
Thinking of you and Slinky at this difficult time, so glad that he was able
to spend his life with such a good friend at his side. Peace and hugs to
you both,
Beth N.
On 3/26/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nina (and EVERYONE!), thank you soo much! It is so
Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well wishes. Slinky and I just
got back from the vet (and a spin through the park). I am sad to report that
his HCT has dropped to just over 5! It was a little above 7 on Friday. The
vet didn't even want to give him the IR shot today because
Thanks Wendy. I'm about to lose it...but I think having had several days to
think about it and adjust is helping (not that it makes it any easier).
I do have lots of pics of Slinky, and have been taking even more in the last
few days. My best friend plans to help me make a scrap book
Marissa,
My heart just dropped when I saw your subject line,
but was happy to hear that Slinky had not yet passed.
I am the ever hopeful type, and usually refuse to give
up. Some people call that stubborn; I call it
perseverance. I just don't want to give up on Slinky
yet; he's fighting so
Dear Marissa,
Your Slinky is truly amazing, a walking miracle, defying all the odds.
Enjoy every possible moment with your brave little trooper. Try not to
even think of his passing. I'm glad he has such an upbeat, loving mom.
big hugs to you both, Kerry
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
At 10:02 AM 3/26/2007, you wrote:
I am so very sorry about SLinky and all the sadness and pain right
now. My thought will be with you...and hope for a gently journey into
the light.
Kelly
Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well wishes. Slinky
and I just got back from the vet
*Marissa... every loss on this list feels like I've lost one of my own! I'm
so, so sorry... hugs to you and to Slinky*
*Leslie =^..^=*
On 3/26/07, MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dear Marissa,
Your Slinky is truly amazing, a walking miracle, defying all the odds.
Enjoy
I just visited his site, WHat a very very special boy,,,He looks just
like MAXX my FELV boy and what a tribute to the wonderful care that
he lived such a very very long contented life, My heart really goes
out to you as this is the decision I had to make twice this month and
I am still not
Marissa, my heart hurts with you.
elizabeth
On 3/26/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well wishes. Slinky and I
just got back from the vet (and a spin through the park). I am sad to
report that his HCT has dropped to just over 5
Marissa,
I'm so sorry.
kelley
On 3/26/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marissa, my heart hurts with you.
elizabeth
On 3/26/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well wishes. Slinky and
I just got back from the vet
Aw. Glad you liked his site. Unforunately, though, he's actually only 11
months and I've only had him for 8 months!!! I had to set his age as over 14
to give him a myspace, so i just made it 20 for fun...and maybe wishful
thinking.
Thanks again!!
MJ
Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Dede and Ki
--- Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well
wishes. Slinky and I just got back from the vet
(and a spin through the park). I am sad to report
that his HCT has dropped to just over
Marissa,
I'm saddened to read that Slinky is so anemic and not doing well. It's
wonderful that you've be able to spend some time with him doing things
he likes, and that he is somehow managing to hang in there. I'm also
sorry that you have a tough day at work tomorrow right after what may be
his
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When I lost Moogie, I had to drop her off at the vet and go to work. They
called and told me that she was dying and there wasn't anything else to
do... I rushed back over, but only got about 30 minutes with her. I wish I
would have blown off work and spent that morning with her. You can't get
that
Thanks for that reminder Phaewryn. I've actually been able to postpone
tomorrow's meeting (my boss had asked if I wanted to this morning because I've
been sick, but like a dope I said I'd be okay!...but I was able to call
everyone and tell them we're postponing it. I think it's for the best
Marissa,
I'm so sorry. My eyes filled with tears when I read your news this
morning. I had such high hopes for a miracle for you and your Slinky
boy. I know you haven't come to this decision lightly and that the only
reason you would even consider this is to spare him any unnecessary
beautiful, nina.
On 3/26/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marissa,
I'm so sorry. My eyes filled with tears when I read your news this
morning. I had such high hopes for a miracle for you and your Slinky
boy. I know you haven't come to this decision lightly and that the only
reason you
to make the most of it. GLOW to you and
your babies!
MJ
Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marissa,
I'm so sorry. My eyes filled with tears when I read your news this
morning. I had such high hopes for a miracle for you and your Slinky
boy. I know you haven't come to this decision
Marissa --
I know how bittersweet this next day will be for you. Comfort vibes to you.
Slinky knows how very deeply he is loved. How could he not when it shines
out of every word you write? We will look forward to your Slink stories
when you are ready.
Diane R.
_
From: [EMAIL
It sounds like a good solid plan of action Marissa. I wish him all the best,
and send manifestation energy that he DOES improve after his next dose of
IR.
Phaewryn
http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Special Needs Cat Resources
http://www.felinecrf.com/managh.htm
http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_giving_set.htm
http://www.fabcats.org/sq_fluid.html
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientED/cat_fluids.asp
Phaewryn
http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Special Needs Cat Resources
Dear Marissa, it's wonderful that Slinky is a) eating and b) interested
in playing!
Continuing to send zillions of healing vibes to your little sweetheart
and prayers for your calmness of mind. It's great that you have such
supportive and helpful friends nearby, so you don't have to worry about
MJ,
I'm not sure why nobody has suggested trying to find out what is
causing the anemia, and I guarantee you clavamox and baytril will not
take care of the heamobartonella as well as the doxy if they will at
all. The tetracycline group of drugs is what is need to treat hemo.
Here are
sending GLOW and best thoughts to both of you (sorry if i don't always
post right away on every thread; i send GLOW even if i sometimes forget to
send the email acknowledging it. )
MC
On 3/20/07, MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dear Marissa, it's wonderful that Slinky
Dear Marissa
I'm so happy for you and Slinky that you have him at home now. Have a
wonderful day with Slinky. Enjoy every moment you have with him!
Sending zillions of prayes and healing vibes, hugs, Kerry PS: I wrote
you last night but my server wdn't release it from the outbox. You'll
prob get
Hello Marissa and Slinky. I just wanted you to know that, like everyone
else on the list, I'm praying for Slinky and you. It is no small thing
that your family and friends have rallied around you in your time of
need. Everything seems to have fallen into place to give Slinky the
best
Melissa,
I just sent you an email offlist on IR -- let me know if it doesn't
reach you. hugs, Kerry
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marissa
Johnson
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 12:08 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Latest Slinky
Johnson
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 12:08 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Latest Slinky Update
Hi again everyone. Thanks so much for your support and ideas.
After Slinky's fever spiked to 104 last night, we gave him some sub-q fluids
and it went down to 103. :-| Not great
Hi Marissa,
I loved reading your post. I'm so glad that Slinky is
home again. Did you ask the doctor about Epogen and
when will they start it?
:)
Wendy
--- Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Hi all!!! Just wanted to give you all the latest
update. I brought Slinky home
Marissa,
I can't remember what dose I gave Cricket of the IR,
but I did order it from Revival Animal Health and it
cost me about $50 with shipping. It came pretty fast,
but I might have paid extra to have it emergency
shipped. I think it's listed as EqStim; that's the
generic version. You
! Thanks!
MJ
p.s. Slinky has his own myspace page now. If you're interested, it's
www.myspace.com/slinkecat Even has a slideshow of pics.
wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marissa,
I can't remember what dose I gave Cricket of the IR,
but I did order it from Revival Animal Health
Hi all!!! Just wanted to give you all the latest update. I brought Slinky
home this afternoon The doctor called me this morning and said he was
doing great and could go home. I stopped and saw him on my way to church and
he was wanting to jump out of his cage and go home. :)
I
Thanks for the update. Love and prayers for you and Slinky.
elizabeth
On 3/18/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all!!! Just wanted to give you all the latest update. I brought
Slinky home this afternoon The doctor called me this morning and said
he was doing great
, try finger feeding him some meat baby food
(without any additives like garlic or onion; I can't
remember which one is bad, I think the garlic).
Slinky might like that. Deli food also. Tuna.
Whatever you can get him to eat right now; it's VERY
important that Slinky does not go without food or he
You can mix the lysine with anything wet, like the
baby food. Or just crush it up and mix with water and
syringe him. I would not stop the lysine. It's
important for his immune system.
:)
Wendy
--- Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
should mention also that with his raw food I mix in
slink is having transfusion now. not sure how he will
react but we are trying. a wonderful friend is helping
w the bill. sending from my phone so this is brief.
will send more details later. i could not feel better
about the hospital i an at. they are wonderful and the
dr had a pos cat herself.
of this is repeat,
forgive me.
Slinky has never stopped eating entirely. He's been eating his dry Innova
Evo like crazy...just wouldn't eat the raw I usually feed him. He's also been
drinking quite a bit and using his litter box regularly (and no diarrhea). I
got some sub-q fluids at the vet
oh Marissa that's awesome!! doesn't it just make your heart overflow to have
such loving and generous people around you? Sending GLOW to you , Slinky and
the rest of your chosen family:)
Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito
My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress
Hi again! The hospital just called and said the transfusion is done and he's
doing well. HALLELUJAH It took 5 hours - a little longer than usual cuz
they went slowly, but it went well. They said his gums are a little pinker and
his heart rate and breathing are strong. His temp was a
Thank you so much for keeping us posted - so glad you have some good news.
All good thoughts and prayers to you and Slinky.
elizabeth
On 3/17/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi again! The hospital just called and said the transfusion is done and
he's doing well. HALLELUJAH
I'm so glad you've got some help with this and people who love you and
Slinky.
hugs and love right back. Keep us posted.
elizabeth
On 3/17/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all. First of all, thank you SO MUCH for all of your advice, help, and
support It's done me worlds
How do I get home sub-q fluids? Vet or...? Are those fluids I have to inject
or...? His fever seems to be going back up. :( Thanks for the positive
energy!
MJ
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'll be sending positive energy for Slinky. I don't have anything
have to
inject or...? His fever seems to be going back up. :( Thanks for the
positive energy!
MJ
*[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote:
I'll be sending positive energy for Slinky. I don't have anything to
suggest, home sub-q fluids might be helpful if his fever spikes again.
Phaewryn
should mention also that with his raw food I mix in L-Lysine, Vitamin C, and
Gentle Digest. He won't eat his dry food if I add those things so he's not
getting them right now. But he has been getting them for several months. FYI.
Thanks!
MJ
-
We
to Slinky. Last week he peed in my bed
twice. I thought it was just behavioral...until Saturday when I noticed he was
really lethargic. Sunday morning I took his temp and it was 104.6. I took him
to the vet and they said he was a bit dehydrated and gave him a shot of saline
and a shot
I'll be sending positive energy for Slinky. I don't have anything to
suggest, home sub-q fluids might be helpful if his fever spikes again.
Phaewryn
http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Special Needs Cat Resources
!
MJ (and Slinky!)
wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Marissa,
I was wondering how Slinky did while you were gone?
I
just read your post, so it's a little late for
prayer,
but I am hoping he did fantastic!
:)
Wendy
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. I have quite a bit of catching up to do with your messages, but...my prayers and love are with you! Take care everyone!MJ (and Slinky!)wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Marissa,I was wondering how Slinky did while you were gone? Ijust read your post, so it's a little late for prayer,bu
Hi Marissa,
I was wondering how Slinky did while you were gone? I
just read your post, so it's a little late for prayer,
but I am hoping he did fantastic!
:)
Wendy
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Title: Message
Sounds
like you have made excellent arrangements, Marissa---Slinky will be
fine!
Wishing you a carefree and successful trip. Would that
everyone in this world cared as much about their pets. Kerry
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
Thanks Kat!! I'm at the conference hotel now...and doing okay. I did talk to Slinky and told him I'd be back. He still looked sad when I left this morning, but I just kept reassuring him that I love him and I'll be back. I'm sure he'll be fine.Thanks for the tips...and the hugs!!!Have a great
Hey Tonya! Thanks for the reassurance. I am planning on getting another cat, but I thought I should wait until after we retest Slinky so I'm sure of his felv status (and then can get a pos or neg cat depending on the results). The vet wants to wait a few more months before retesting. Yes, I
Hi all. I can't believe I'm even sending this considering that Slinky is asymptomatic and seems to be fine...and as compared to the struggles you all have, this is such a tiny matter! But...I could use your positive thoughts anyway.I'm going out of town tomorrow for about 4 days (leaving
Hi MJ,
Slinky will be just fine, and will welcome you back with hugs and kitty
kisses!! Talk to him now, as if he understands words, and tell him what
is going on, and when you'll be back, and that you'll bring him back a
kitty present, etc. By talking to him out loud you will be able to relax
It's always hard to leave them, but sometimes you have to. It sounds like you've done everything you can to make Slinky comfortable while you're gone. I'm sure he'll be fine. Have you thought about getting another cat so he won't be alone when you're not home?tonyaMarissa Johnson [EMAIL
Slinky is a GREAT boy. Congratulations on such a good
vet visit.
Diane R.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marissa
JohnsonSent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 7:13 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Slinky Update: Good
News
Hi again all. Just thought
Title: Message
Great news about Slinky!
Re: He said that there's
really nothing you can do to boost his immune system,
I guess if he's right what we're doing is
trying to make sure it's not further depressed?
-Original Message-From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
at the end of it). The best I can get out of most of them
is "Well, I guess it couldn't hurt". How many times do we have to
prove the "experts" wrong before we stop listening to them nay say?
Nina
MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote:
Message
Great news about Slinky!
R
"experts" wrong before we stop listening to them nay say?NinaMacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Great news about Slinky! Re: He said that there's really nothing you can do to boost his immune system, I guess if he's right what we're doing is trying to make sure it's not further depressed?
Title: Message
Thanks
Nina!
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On Behalf Of NinaSent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 11:33
AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Slinky
Update: Good News (boosting the immune system)Of course you
can boost
Great news MJ! Good for Slinky! About your vet's
immunity statment: tell that vet I asked if he'd
personally do an experiment with L-lyine on some
symptomatic feline herpes kitties (test group vs.
non-test group) and then tell me that you can't boost
their immune systems! If you can boost our
Hi again all. Just thought I'd let you know that all is well with Slinky. I went up to get his meds today and decided to take him with to have them weigh him. He's actually gained about 1/2 a pound, maybe a little more since I was last there a week and a half ago. And the nurse looked at him
This is such good news! Thank you for the update. Please give
Slinky a big kitty kiss from me and the kids.
elizabeth
In a message dated 8/2/2006 5:13:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi again all. Just thought I'd let you know that all is well with
Slinky
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