Monday February 23, 1998 Part 2 15 Messages ====================================== Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 14:04:10 +0000 From: LawBet Organization: Home for Wayward Felines To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Goodnight Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Linda and Danny, My humble contribution in support of your loss: Weep not for Russian, pray, Her peaceful passing on this day. For she has gone ahead to scout A special place in heaven out. A place where sunshine and fresh air abound. And, by the way, there is no pound. A place to forever romp and play; With tail awagging to wait for you each day. When your days on this earth are done; And go you must, the game's been won, Along that previously scouted track; Be joyous, for God will give you Russian back. Larry (The Lurker) -------------------------------------- From: DLMLLM@aol.com Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:40:48 EST To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Goodnight Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hi everyone. We are still around. It was a very hard morning and decision for us both. She was so much worse off today. I could see the difference. I could see the anemia back. We are both so tore up right now. Lillte Russian has only been gone 4 hours and seems like forever. She fought till the end. Her veins were gone and they sedated her first. She knew we were there. They could not get enough into the veins to stop her heart and had to inject her heart. The vet was wonderful and she tried the best she could. I had gone in a little optomistic, hoping. But Russian was throwing up blood. She was a little fighter. We took her to a pet cemetary for cremation. And when she is home again Will spread her ashes around the yard where she did her stalking of birds. I got to hold my baby all the way to the end. I know we did the right thing. I hate going through this pain, It's seems so lonely here. And Thank you Larry. That is the most beautiful poem I've ever had. I think without saying you know what it means to us. This is going to be a tough week. Haven't finished the e-mail yet, but need to talk now. So you'll hear from me. Also want to continue to educate my vet. They had a vet conference this weekend and went to one or two on leukemia. Linda -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 14:43:45 -0500 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: "Michele R. Smeal" Subject: Your kitty Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hi Beth, I see you're rather new. Welcome to our wonderful circle of feline friends. These people will help you through the hardest of times and help you. They have BIG hearts for each other including ME. I lost my kitty Feb. 7th ( had to decide what was best for Benny) I love him. Anyway, I am praying that your baby kitty will come home and get better. We're all here for you. Your Friend, Michele Michele R. Smeal mrb2@psu.edu 107 Ritenour Bldg. University Health Services Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-6557 In loving memory of my precious Benny......My precious little angel.. Until we're together again...... Love an animal today....they depend on you.... unconditional love guaranteed.............. -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 16:40:01 -0500 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: Beth Creveling Subject: Re: Your kitty Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hi, Michele-- Thanks for your words of support. I need them right now, cause it looks like he's not going to make it. If he's here tomorrow this time, I'll be amazed. Looks like you're at Penn State. We're from near Philadelphia and are Penn State grads. Beth -------------------------------------- From: DLMLLM@aol.com Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 16:56:16 EST To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Your kitty Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Beth you keep going just like I did. They do tell you when it's time to go. I sit here and think of all the great times with Russian. Like sitting on the swing with her in summer. Watching her laying in the driveway in the sun. We are caretakers, so when you spotted a car coming down the road you had to go out and pick her up. She would not move for anyone. My husband would drive down the drive and if she felt like,he'd stop open the door and she might jump in for a ride.We called her truck cat. I'd like to do a tribute page for her but do not know how, or where to look for it. I'm still so new at this. Maybe someone could give a suggestion how. -------------------------------------- From: Newtanator@aol.com Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 16:57:00 EST To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Russian at The Bridge Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Linda, As I sit with Merlin in my lap, he again is puzzled as to why his mom is so sad. I had hoped Russian would pull thru, but it was not to be. These times are always so hard. I can't remember right at this moment if you have another cat, but use the ambrotose on it. It's good for them regardless. You should have it by tomorrow noon at the PO box address. Know that my thoughts are with you and your husband. barb -------------------------------------- From: DLMLLM@aol.com Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 17:49:40 EST To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Russian at The Bridge Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Thanks Barb. The other two are getting tested regardless. The are Tail, a large male and Heathen. Who I might add lives up to his name. They do not act right tonight. I think they know. When I had Russian on the couch this morning the dog kept smelling her. Maybe he could smell the difference. She use to sit and lick his whole head. And butch weighs 90ty pounds. She just about made 8 pounds. She was a little shit. I sure miss her tonight the house seems so empty. I had my bird microphone on for her yesturday and this morning. We put away the playpen and stuff. It makes it seem so final. It feels like I'm pushing out her memory. Your brother is a treasure. The poem was not something I expected from the list, but it is something to treasure the rest of my days. For it says what I hope is true for us all. That someday we will be reunited with our friends and our beloved pets. My husband cannot bring himself to read it yet. He is handling his own grieving. I'm sure tommow will be harder still. We decided to have a couple beers and talk about Russian and all the fun we had with her. It will take alot of adjustment for us and the pets. There is a great void here. Heathen use to follow her around the yard everywhere. She'd get so mad at this that she'd pop him a few times. She was fun to know. Will keep in touch. Linda -------------------------------------- From: "Cheri Gardiner" To: Subject: Re: Goodnight Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 13:58:24 -0600 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Linda & Danny, I am so sorry to hear about Russian. You have done so much. Know she loves you. Cheri G., Kitty & Chaz -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:04:17 -0600 (CST) From: "Nancy A. Schmall" To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Goodnight Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Linda and Danny, I am so sorry to hear about Russian. I was hoping right up to the end for a miracle. Please know that you did everything humanly possible for her. At times I couldn't believe how much care you were willing to give her--it is truly remarkable! I know you loved her and that this is a very difficult time for you. Grieve all you need to and remember in your grief that she knew you loved her and that you were trying to help her every step of the way. She has now taken her place at the Bridge along with so many of the beloved pets we've lost. Thinking of you . . . Nancy -------------------------------------- From: macat@webtv.net (belinda sauro) Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 13:06:20 -0800 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Goodnight Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Linda, I'm sorry that things have turned out the way they did. Like everyone else says little Russian is frolicing happy and healthy now, keeping an eye on us down here. As hard as the decision was its good you could be with her, and she didn't suffer. Thats one of my biggest regrets when Mikie passed we waited too long and he suffered at the end. I know he forgives us but I still feel so guilty about this....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband...Take care. Belinda -------------------------------------- From: Newtanator@aol.com Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 18:18:32 EST To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Kathy Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hey all, Has anyone heard from Kathy in Daytona???? I think her part of Florida was hit last night by those tornado's. If anyone has any news, please share. Barb -------------------------------------- From: "Steve Lackow" To: Subject: Re: Peridontal disease Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 13:17:55 -0800 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hi Nancy. Chloe will be continuing on interferon. No more "tests". Some of this was miscommunication from me to the vet assistant to the vet and back on a very busy Saturday. However, when I went to pick the interferon up, the lab tech had packaged it for injection use! Not only do you need a very good vet to deal with animals like these, you need that vet to have a properly managed front-of-the-office. But any doctor or nurse could tell you about that. -- Steve -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 16:30:04 -0500 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: "Michele R. Smeal" Subject: Michele about Timmy & Boots Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hi Friends: I will be "moved out" of my beautiful home that I have rented for almost 5 yrs. this weekend, Timmy & Boots love that place. So much room to run for my dogs and kitties love the "view" out the window. My QUESTION : I know some of you nice people, KELLY, etc. have told me your thoughts about WHAT I should be doing. Boots and Timmy want to be together. They were always together and raised BENNY. Now they don't understand where Benny is and when I separate Tim & Boots they don't know why and they cry for the other one and want to be with whichever one I have with me and theyu want to see me too. It's SO unfair. I am going to be moving to my folks for ? how long, I don't know. It's going to be REALLY hard due to Timmy being + for leukemia and Boots WAS negative, he has been around Timmy and has wrestled with him, I PRAY HE DOESN'T get leukemia. He is so gorgeous and Timmy is pretty handsome himself. They are so special. They are so loveable. Anyway, when I go to my parents, I Have to take a big open air kennel to keep Timmy away from my parents cat and Boots. Mom's cat is not vaccinated against felv. and Boots IS. So Boots can be near their kitty, but poor Timmy. This is so hard. I just wish the vaccination would keep Boots from getting it, any time I let Timmy & Boots together, they want to play and wrestle!!!!!! Every time!! So they can't be together unless I have Timmy in the pen to see Boots. Just wanted to VENT my feelings...thanks for listening!!! Boots and Timmy LOOK SO HEALTHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO strong, too and what strong purrs!!!! I love them, they are getting me through this husband separation thing. Michele Michele R. Smeal mrb2@psu.edu 107 Ritenour Bldg. University Health Services Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-6557 In loving memory of my precious Benny......My precious little angel.. Until we're together again...... Love an animal today....they depend on you.... unconditional love guaranteed.............. -------------------------------------- From: "Steve Lackow" To: Subject: Re: Goodnight Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 13:38:45 -0800 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Linda, you know how I feel... Belinda, we linked to Bailey from our own "Tributes To The Fighters" page at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/6167/tributes.html. Jim's tribute page for the FeLV bridge kitties is at http://www.fortunecity.com//skyscraper/sterling/20/tribute.html. -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:42:02 -0600 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: Cheryl DeSantis Subject: Re: Goodnight Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Linda, I know what you mean by lonely, as I'm sure we can all relate. The whole experience seems like another time and place to me. Very surreal if you know what I mean, but the pain is quite intense. Take the time to be sad. You had a wonderful relationship and a strong bond and it deserves a grieving time. One reason why this group is so great is because obviously everyone here can understand. Others thought I was silly even to pursue ImmunoRegulin, etc. How could they possibly begin to understand the loss. I absolutely hate the pain, but I also know that I am a better person for the things Copley taught me. Just imagine if he had never been in my life. That would have been worse for both him and me. I know what you mean about not giving up in our cause too. I wasn't sure if it would mean as much after Copley was gone, but the feeling is more intense than ever. I would never wish this on any little kitty or any person. Let's take our hurt and turn it into good and make a mark for all the suffering our little ones had to endure! - Cheryl DeSantis Bradmark, Inc. 4265 San Felipe Suite 800 Houston, TX 77027 800-621-2808 http://www.bradmark.com -------------------------------------- END OF PART 2: See Part 3 at: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/8025/9802233.txt