Monday May 11, 1998 Part 1 20 Messages ====================================== From: WORKPARK Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 02:59:25 EDT To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Kitties Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Steve, They are all adorable! And we love the big ears over here! Congrats :) Pam et al -------------------------------------- From: "Jean Wells" To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Arnie's gone Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 07:53:40 PDT Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Not such a good Mommie's day at the Wells house. Arnie had grown increasingly uncomfortable and with nothing but pain and suffering to look forward to, we took one last trip to visit his favorite vet on Saturday. I cried, she cried and the tech who helped us cried, but we let Arnie go peacefully. He's sleeping now with his brother TiKi and my beloved PJ and Cindy under a tree at my parents home. Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive for the past few months. It really helps. My personal beliefs include reincarnation, so I know he will come back to me eventually. I'm sure going to miss him until he does. jean Jean Wells wellsj@winthrop.edu Rock Hill, SC maryjean77@hotmail.com http://www.shack.org/wellsj/mostcats.htm I want cheesecake and I want it NOW! -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 10:07:53 +0200 From: Nina van Reenen To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: FIP Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Susan You have no idea how much your message means to me this morning: my husband has suddenly decided that I have too many cats now and I "have to get some of the homes". I SHUDDER to think what I will be unloading on other unsuspecting people if they adopt one of my cats....and hubby is pushing and threatening and pushing... Thank you so much for your support........ Nina -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 10:18:52 +0200 From: Nina van Reenen To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: FIP Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Judy Thank you so very very much for your kinds words. I have come to accept that I am living with death but a heartbeat away, and I try to overlook what may be around the corner, loving them as best I can and doing what I can. Hugs Nina -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 10:15:50 +0100 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: BILL BEAMISH Subject: Re: Kitties Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Steve, They are the most absolutely adorable kittens! I am partial to tiger stripe cats so Radar is the cutest, I think! His ears are so big! Best of luck with these guys. They look perfectly healthy to me. Judy -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 06:20:06 -0400 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: Angela Holderby Subject: Re: Kitties Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net THEY ARE SO CUTE!!!!!! I can see how they made you fall in love with them ALL! When I was a teenager, I had a cat that was poisoned by a neighbor and I was so heartbroken. My brother brought me two kittens from Michigan where he lived. I was still so upset over losing my cat that "Muffin and Cupcake" were not really welcome and Muffin had HUGE ears and a HUGE nose. I would put a little beret on his head when anybody wanted to see him because I hated his ears. Well, you know how kittens are. Within a few days, Muffin and Cupcake were part of my life and although cupcake died at a young age (choked by a flea collar), Muffin was my best buddy all through high school and college. My Dad hated cats and only tolerated mine until Muffin came along. When I left home, my Dad threw a big fit and said that Muffin would NEVER be happy anywhere else. So, I could leave home if I wanted but Muffin was staying. And, he did. Muffin finally died a couple of years ago, but lived a wonderful, long happy life and brought joy to a whole lot of people. I have a very soft spot in my heart now for kittens with great big wonderful ears!!!! I wish all three of them long healthy lives!!! Angela. -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:18:47 +0100 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: BILL BEAMISH Subject: Re: Arnie's gone Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net My deepest sympathy, Jean. Take comfort in knowing you'll see Arnie again. Judy -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 14:26:28 +0000 From: LawBet Subject: Re: Arnie's gone To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Organization: Home for Wayward Felines Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Jean, Sleep soft, dear Arnie... Larry -------------------------------------- From: "Claude Horstmann" To: Subject: oops.. Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 11:23:32 -0400 Reply-to: felvtalk@MailingList.net My apology, dear readers... it's evidently time for a Vision Plan. I accidentally sent a message intended for my L.A. son, into the MailingList. The odds of that happening are ......????? Lightly changing zee subject: I have just visited the pix of Steve's kittens, and they are a beautiful young family .... good luck with them all !!!!! I'm also following the Vit C controversy with interest, and I did send the information to Dr Chaudhri about the Benzoate sodium debate, but have not heard anything in return. And lastly, to Jean. As I was getting this posting ready your message about Arnie came in, let me be the first to say that I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I visited your wonderful site this weekend and met all the members of your Sunshine Band, and the tears flowed for all of us who have opened our hearts to Moon Faced Buddha's. And the tears continue to flow for all of our lost companions... * peace and light * .marilyn. -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 11:43:58 -0400 (EDT) From: Kat To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Arnie's gone Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Jean, There is never any good time, and it's certainly never easy to say "good-bye" to those we love and cherish, no matter what the reasons. I heard Billy Joel's song - Lullabye just yesterday, and it reminded me of all my kitties I've said "good-night" to. I've included some of the words here for Arnie: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) Lyrics by Billy Joel Goodnight, my angel Time to close your eyes And save these questions for another day I think I know what you've been asking me I think you know what I've been trying to say I promised I would never leave you And you should always know Wherever you may go No matter where you are I never will be far away I send you hugs for your dedication to the Sunshine Band, and hopes that we get our cheesecake soon!! Kat (New Jersey) -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 11:50:30 -0400 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: Angela Holderby Subject: Re: Arnie's gone Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net I am so sorry. I just have to think that, even with all the sadness lately, these cats were lucky to have people who love them so much. I hate to think of the ones who die on the streets without anybody to pet them and love them. Out of all the horrible nastiness of this disease, I do come away with a greater sense of appreciation for my cats. I have always loved my animals, but knowing that time could be short makes me enjoy every minute with them. I know Arnie loved you and he knew how much you did to take care of him. I really believe that they understand that even the painful things are done with love for them. You're in my thoughts. Angela. -------------------------------------- From: Newtanator Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 16:30:42 EDT To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Computer Stuff Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Steve, Let me be the first to say that is wonderful news and I haven't got a clue as to what the heck you just said, but it sure sounded good. barb -------------------------------------- From: Newtanator Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 16:34:30 EDT To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Arnie's gone Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Jean, I am still waiting to see the light of my Merlin in some kittens eyes as well. When the time is right, the Magic Man will guide me to him. Arnie fought the good fight and so did you. My thoughts are with you. barb -------------------------------------- From: "Steve Lackow" To: Subject: Re: Arnie's gone Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 09:50:14 -0700 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Jean, I hope Arnie's little spirit hurries back to you very soon. We'll be thinking of you today. -- Steve -------------------------------------- From: "Steve Lackow" To: Subject: Re: Kitties Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 09:51:55 -0700 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Radar is Radar not just for the ears, but because he points his tail at things he's curious about! -- Steve -------------------------------------- From: "Steve Lackow" To: Subject: Re: Stinker Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 10:00:13 -0700 Reply-to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Lynn, let's hope it's just a temporary thing and perhaps you just startled Stinker. However, FeLV is known to affect some cats mentally. That was the case with Chloe. She never got aggressive, but my vet noticed she was "not all there" -- distracted, hallucinating -- years before she showed any other symptoms. A friend of a friend of mine markets a special pillow with a built-in well so that kitty can sleep right next to your head but in his own space. I've tried to twist his arm to give us all a discount, but he says that marketing agreements and contracts forbid him from doing it. I believe retail on the pillows is about $30. -- Steve -------------------------------------- Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:19:05 -0400 (EDT) From: Kat To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Stinker/pillows?? Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Steve, Where can we get these pillows - even at $30, I have a friend who would love a pillow like that. Kat -------------------------------------- rom: "Equinox Corp." To: "Felv Talk (E-mail)" Subject: FW: Computer Stuff Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 10:47:49 -0700 Reply-to: felvtalk@MailingList.net -----Original Message----- From: Equinox Corp. [SMTP:equinox@az.com] Sent: Monday, May 11, 1998 10:46 AM To: 'felvtalk@MailingList.net' Subject: RE: Computer Stuff Hi Steve, One of our suppliers has 29 inch Sampo monitors @ $900.00. If you're interested let me know. And so very glad about your little ones. I've been meaning to get back to posting you all but truthfully today is the first day in a long time I feel I'm up to it. Regards, Saliha -------------------------------------- From: "Steve Lackow" To: Subject: Re: Computer Stuff Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:14:57 -0700 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Thanks Saliha, we'll keep that in mind. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. -- Steve -------------------------------------- From: "Moermond, Barbara" To: "'felvtalk@mailinglist.net'" Subject: Good Ninja News!! Date sent: Mon, 11 May 1998 17:03:10 -0500 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hello All!! My little Ninja was diagnosed as FeLV+ a couple of weeks ago and she also has an apparent meningioma (causing seizures) We started a very low dose of Prednisone about 10 days ago and it is helping a lot!! I don't know if I can handle another day with 5 seizures; and I know it took a lot out of Ninja. I also found a new vet (Dr. Challoner) who has a FeLV+ kitty herself and we started her on Interferon on Saturday. Ninja had a bad morning though, the ride to the vet was too much and she seized in my lap before we got there; although, she was feeling much better after a couple doses of tuna once we got home!! Because the heart murmur was just discovered about a month ago, Dr. Challoner thought it was a good idea to get another CBC and a chem profile to check for possible anemia etc. Everything looks good!! Ninja and I met when she was an adult, so I don't know when she was exposed to the virus; it has to be at least 4 years ago because she has been indoors and the only kitty since I've had her. My old vet hadn't thought it necessary to test her for leukemia because he thought she would have shown symptoms by this time (she was about 7) And I don't know exactly how old she is either, but we figure around 7 or 8 years old. And she is back up to 8 pounds and 2 ounces!! I am so thrilled. (She had starved herself last fall and was down to 6 pounds - from 9 1/2.) My thoughts are with Arnie and Jean. Barb+Ninja -------------------------------------- END