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Archive through February 11, 2004

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Puppylov3
Member

01-26-2004

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 8:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
the ghost cat and I send our prayers to you.

Babyruth
Member

07-19-2001

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
((((((Medley, Weinermr and Weinermrs))))))

Tess
Member

04-13-2001

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've been praying right along here, Weiner, and I'm not going to stop until Medley's all well. {{{Weiner, Mrs & Medley}}}

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh Weiner, I'm praying that Medley gets better soon!! {{{{Weinermr & Mrs & and Medley}}}}

Moondance
Member

07-30-2000

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 10:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
All the big guns coming out in forces Musicman!!! {{{Medley}}}

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 11:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You are all in my thoughts. Get better Medley!

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
{{{{Medley}}}} Awww, Weinermr, I am keeping you all in my thoughts and praying for a positive turn in Medley's health situation.

Scootersmom
Member

08-10-2002

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awww {{{Medley}}} Get well soon
Thinking of you {{{Weinermr and Mrs}}}

Ducky
Member

08-27-2000

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 6:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lots of thoughts and prayers in here for you and Medley Weinermr. Hope that she starts getting better soon.

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 6:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So sorry to hear that Medley is so sick. (((Medley))) (((Weinermr and Weinermrs)))

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Weiner..still thinking of you, Mrs W and Medley, pls ck in and let us know how you all are doing


Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Weiner: sorry to hear Medley is sick. hugs to you and weinermrs and Medley.



Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I hope Medley is feeling better soon! And please take care of yourself as well, Weinermr.

{{{{Medley}}}}

Ruiner
Member

08-31-2003

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Weinermr and Weinermrs hoping Medley is improving!

Clutterfree, hoping Cypress is hanging in there!

My thoughts and prayers to all!!!



Clutterfree
Member

10-24-2003

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 2:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cypress, darling cypress, he seemed to be doing better on the chemo, appetite and energy up, then yesterday Tuesday AM everything changed...he vomitted blood for the first time.
I'm wondering if it's time to call it quits...I wish I knew....I did call the vet and she postponed all chemo, including the prednisone, had me get something, (i'm too tired to remember what) to give in addition to the Pepcid, the idea being he may have something like ulcers. But he was sick Tuesday morning and now again wed 3 AM as I staggered from exhausted sleep to check him, there was a whole bunch more of blood. He was lying prone in the kitchen, looking exhausted himself. I've left him closed in the kitchen while I came up here because I'm afraid he'll crawl under somewhere where I can't find him. He still purrs when I stroke him and he had somewhat happily made a nest for himself in a bunch of plastic bags on the floor that I had left purposefully for him (he likes to "nest" and arranges them to suit himself).
The last time I had a cat put to sleep, it felt like it was a couple days too soon. That was May of 2001, so this makes this decision even more difficult. And here I am in the middle of the night with no one even to talk it over with except my cat, and I'm really not sure what he wants. He seems to keep trying. If he would just totally give up, it would make it easier. I really want him to signal me that it's time for him to go, not just that I'm exhausted and can't keep this up anymore.~Beth

Ruiner
Member

08-31-2003

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 2:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beth!

My gosh - this is tough! I'm sorry...maybe it's time?!? I'm so sorry honey...blood is never good...

I don't want to advise you...but I don't know what to say.

I'm here...

I could be in chat in a minute!!!

I'll wait a few minutes...I'll keep checking back...

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beth, if you decide to let go, it's okay. Cypress knows you love him. He shows that by purring and trying to put a good face on how sick he's feeling. I know it's hard. I cried and cried when I had to say goodbye to Squeak, but sometimes it's the most loving thing we can do for our pets; to let them go quietly, peacefully, and to stop their suffering.

My prayers and my tears are with you.

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 10:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beth, So sorry to hear this latest news about Cypress. He knows you love him and that you only want the best for him. Take care.

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beth, my prayers are with you through this time of tough decision making. Letting go is the hardest thing in the world but sometimes it's the one thing that we have to do. Cypress knows how much you love him and he is telling you he loves you back.

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
{{{{Cypress}}}}

Beth, having just gone through this same sad experience myself, I know how desperately you want to give Cypress as much time as possible but also can't bear the thought of him suffering. I am so sorry for the pain you must be feeling and my heart aches for your sweet kitty.

Here is a link to a compassionate site about caregiving for sick animals. I spent a month sharing a couch with Casper and ended up exhausted, physically, mentally, and emotionally. It was one of the most difficult times in my life but in an odd way I am grateful for it. It gave me time to say goodbye to my dear friend. But I still miss her so much. There is something extra-special about the animals who come into our lives when we're young, I believe.

link

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 3:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
{{{{Beth & Cypress}}}} Not much more I can say. Just sending out my thoughts and prayers to you.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
These decisions are just about the toughest there are. We all know you will make the right ones! I will be praying for your strength.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beth, thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how hard this is for you. Remember we are all here for you

Clutterfree
Member

10-24-2003

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beth with Cypress here...hope to be back later with more comments, but wanted to thank you all for the moment. Ruiner, I didn't get your msgs. til later, I had thank goodness connected with someone from the cat lymphoma group who was actually UP at 3 am in the morning and sent me her phone number in Missouri. We talked while I took care of Cypress. He is better today, but not eating, and I am still struggling with more chemo or no. Calamity, I appreciated the link above. Have to explore more later. Some of those links on that page I once knew, but had forgotten. I am working through who and how I would/will have Cypress put to sleep if I do. In a way, I wish he would just continue as is, and fade on his own, without more interference from drugs. I talked today with a spiritual animal "communicator", a friend from days past, who talked about some kind of good-bye ceremony for him and talking to him more about what is happening and what he wants. I just want him to give me a signal that he is ready to go. So far he hasn't, or else I am missing it. It terrifies me that I would base the decision based on my own wants and needs, not his. I already cancelled my NYC trip, postponed an in-home consult with someone re clutter issues, am trying not to leave home for extended periods. I am not even sure which vet to use...the one I most want is an hour away, and I can't imagine the hour trip home alone.
More later...I am expecting a call around 10 PM and have to get off the internet to free up the phone line. But thank you all. Any and all thoughts, prayers appreciated, also if you have any thoughts on final ceremonial saying "Good-byes".~Beth

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 11:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Clutterfree,

I know this is terribly difficult for you. And I am so sorry for that. But isn't it time to let her go--in a peaceful, pain-free way? Despite how hard it is, I would opt for putting her to sleep at this point. I am thinking she must be near the end and that she would be thankful for a serene goodbye.

With sympathy.