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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 8:59 am
Awww Nancy... I am glad she is at least eating... has the vet given you any additional supplements for Roo... I'm not sure she can get everything she needs from the baby food... I would suggest for both you and Roo... even if she doesnt want to be picked up... do it anyway and keep her where you will be the majority of the time... it will be good for you both
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 10:25 am
Nancy: It sounds like Roo has a good appetite. That's a good sign. Is she drinking water okay? You could try some broth too because my vet said it's good for the kitty's electrolytes. Do you have an open basket in which you could put a pillow, blanket or towel to carry Roo from room to room? I know she may not like it at first but it may be less stressful and more comfortable for her to be able to lie down as you move her. You don't have to leave her in the basket once she's settled. Ruiner: Do you have room for four more kitties? J/K! I have a very friendly spayed tuxedo cat who's been staying in my garage. She loves my house cats but Indy got upset by her presence and began peeing in 2 of my planters so I have to keep the stray out of the house. I also moved the planters to the back porch and that seems to have solved the problem, thank goodness. Don't know what I'll do with the plants when the weather turns cold though. Unfortunately the stray has also taken to killing the birds who come to my feeders. She doesn't eat them - brings them to my door. I've never seen her catch a bird but did see her chase a grasshopper and it's clear that hunting's a game to her so I have to make sure she stays in the garage now. *Sigh* As for the other three kitties...at my dad's there suddenly appeared two kittens - one a calico, the other a pale orange tiger - and a young black cat. They were eating the food my dad had been putting out for the raccoons. He hoped they would leave but now they just wait by his deck door, hoping to be fed. He broke down and fed them because they're so hungry but he doesn't want to adopt them. It's so frustrating - there's so many critters that need homes.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 4:12 am
thanks everyone, I think roo is telling me its time now--she hasnt really moved much in 2 days--and now she's really crying in pain when she moves and her hind legs neither one is working now.. Of course, i have the worst birthday in the world these days (9/11) and now i've got something else to not like about this time 
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 6:55 am
Oh Nancy...I am so sorry. It doesn't get easier, does it? This just breaks my heart. Hang in there, sweetie and cherish your moments with Roo.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 7:59 am
Nancy, sometimes being kind is the hardest thing in the world to do and a horrible heartache. I am sorry!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 8:32 am
Good for you Ruiner and good luck. I don't understand why people get cats (or any animal) in the first place if they do not commit to take them with wherever they go. Adopting an animal is a lifetime commitment.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 10:01 am
((Nancy & Roo)) Babyruth, a couple more name ideas... Sugar & Spice Puss -n- Boots Jack & Jill
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 10:24 am
Oh Nancy, I'm so very sorry about Roo. I wish our animal friends didn't have to leave us so soon. Please don't feel bad about your birthday.
Roo
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 11:15 am
Nancy my thoughts and prayers are with you during ths sad time
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, September 03, 2004 - 11:30 am
{{{Nancy and Roo}}} 
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 8:10 am
well, with heavy heart i have to say this, i put roo to sleep this morning. In speaking to my vet, he said it was the best act of kindness i could give her, given that she was in pain and unable to walk on her hind legs. she will forever be in my heart(and on my website!)
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 8:17 am
Aww, {{{Nancy}}}, I am so sorry. I know how hard this was for you to do. Your vet was right, it was the right thing to do. But it is heartbreaking, all the same.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 8:47 am
God bless you, Nancy. You did just what Roo wanted. And she let you know when the time was right. It doesn't make it any easier though, does it? 
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 8:55 am
{{{Nancy}}}, Roo was so lucky to have been loved by you. Not too many kitties get that chance in life. I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 9:23 am
Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you on this very sad day. I agree with Mamie, Roo had the best life because of your love! ((NANCY))
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Ruiner
Member
08-31-2003
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 9:37 am
{{{{Nancy}}}} Roo was lucky to have you and you she. I'm so sorry for your loss. You did what was best even though it is always a tough decision. I've been following the situation and it sounds like you have a gem of a vet. You will mourn and that is only right. You'll always have our support. My thoughts are with you.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 10:31 am

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Lobster
Member
04-13-2001
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:20 pm
{{{Nancy}}}
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:28 pm
(((((Nancy))))))I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:57 pm
Nancy and Sia, I just read about this and I'm very sorry for your loss. A few years ago we had a little cat that passed away when he was just a little over one year old. I'm anything but a wishy washy kind of guy but I would go into the washroom at my work where I could be by myself and cry over it, so I have an idea how you are feeling. You get very attached to these little guys, but remember that you both gave them the best lives they could have.
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 6:25 pm
((((((Nancy))))))) I'm so sorry about Roo. Take comfort in knowing you did the most loving, compassionate thing possible for her. 
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 8:25 pm
oh nancy, i'm so sorry for your loss. i know it is a hard decision, but now little roo is in no more pain. he'll be waiting for you on the rainbow bridge.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 12:54 am
My heart goes out to those of you who have lost a furbaby. Its such a hard thing to go through. They do become our babies from the minute we get them and they stay in our hearts forever. I'm so sorry for the pain you are going through.
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 4:36 pm
(((((nancy and sia))))) so sorry to hear about your babies. it's very hard to let them go. it amazes me that when i was a kid, we only had outdoor kitties and even though we lived in the country, they always got ran over, etc. it was so sad. now, my baby is only 4 and a half years old, and i can't imagine life without her. i'm glad she's young! what i came here for, was to talk about fleas. do any of you guys have flea trouble? i just noticed some on my girl today, unfortunately. i didn't think she had them, because she usually freaks out and runs around the room when she has them, and she has acted normal lately. she doesn't go outside at all, so i can't figure out how she got them, unless it was from keeping the deck door (with a screen in it) opened? she is a cream-colored siamese-ish cat, so i think i would have seen them before if she had them. now i'm worried there will be flea eggs all in the carpet. right now i am really broke, and could only afford to buy her a flea collar (i'll get advantage for her when i get paid on friday). but she is mad at me (she HATES collars) and is pouting, and milking it for all it's worth. (she's laying down asleep in my spot on the couch right now...lol) what a baby. does anyone else have a flea problem? thanks from macy and me! 
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 5:15 pm
Yes! Our Ophelia never, ever goes outside and hasn't had fleas until this year. They come inside on our shoes and trousers...at least that's what the vet told us yesterday when we got 'Frontline' for her. We bought only one dose for $11.
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