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RIP Grandcat
On May 3, 2:04*am, Sherry wrote:
Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a large lump on his shoulder), and continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time. He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. *I already miss him. Sherry I am so sorry to hear about dear Orion. I love the name, that mythic giant...your dear one must have been a huge, beautiful fellow. Purrs for his gentle crossing and his welcome into the place beynd the Bridge; and for you and your healing at this time. Blessed be, Baha |
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RIP Grandcat
On May 3, 8:10*am, Takayuki wrote:
wrote: I'm so sorry, for you and for his sad human. I can just picture Orion - he sounds like he was a great cat. Yes, you can picture Orion - this picture will be familiar to you: http://home.comcast.net/~Takayuki9z/jamieorion2.jpg And with Ernie (faceplant) and Roscoe (snout): http://home.comcast.net/~Takayuki9z/jamieorion3.jpg Thanks everyone; I am sorry to have not replied but our ISP is wacked out from the storms the last few days. I am just now reading this thread. And thank you Tak; I was wishing I could post a picture link, but the ftp site I had all his pics on has been shut down. Baha, I always liked the name too; it seemed so majestic. His full name was Darkstar's Orion. Or the other way around, I forget. But he was an awesome cat. Sherry |
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RIP Grandcat
BfloPolska wrote:
He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. ?I already miss him. Sherry I am so sorry to hear about dear Orion. I love the name, that mythic giant... And it always makes me think of that orange and white beauty from "Men in Black": http://home.sonic.net/~jwermont/misc/animals/orion.jpg -- Joyce ^..^ To email me, remove the XXX from my user name. |
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RIP Grandcat
"Sherry" wrote in message ... Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a large lump on his shoulder), and continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time. He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I already miss him. Sherry I'm so sorry Sherry. Please convey our condolences and sympathy to all of Orion's friends and family. Maine Coons are indeed gentle giants after they grow up. Pam S. |
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RIP Grandcat
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... BfloPolska wrote: He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. ?I already miss him. Sherry Sherry, I'm so sorry he's gone. What a grand cat he was. I have enjoyed reading about him over the years and seeing pictures of him. I am so sorry to hear about dear Orion. I love the name, that mythic giant... And it always makes me think of that orange and white beauty from "Men in Black": http://home.sonic.net/~jwermont/misc/animals/orion.jpg It always reminds me of Metallica. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSndn8E5FRY |
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RIP Grandcat
On Sat, 2 May 2009 23:04:03 -0700 (PDT), Sherry
wrote: Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a large lump on his shoulder), and continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time. He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I already miss him. Sherry I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. Twelve years old is still in the prime of life. I'm glad that he had a good quality of life, for such a long time. I'm sorry I'm late with my sympathy; I've fallen behind reading RPCA. Purrs are on the way for your broken heart. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Your story has convinced me that my 13-14 YO Kenzie will not be getting another rabies vaccine. She's never been outdoors since I adopted her |
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RIP Grandcat
On May 6, 10:41*pm, (Gandalf) wrote:
On Sat, 2 May 2009 23:04:03 -0700 (PDT), Sherry wrote: Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a large lump on his shoulder), and continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time. He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. *I already miss him. Sherry I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. Twelve years old is still in the prime of life. I'm glad that he had a good quality of life, for such a long time. I'm sorry I'm late with my sympathy; I've fallen behind reading RPCA. Purrs are on the way for your broken heart. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *^..^ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more. Your last sentence is so, so true. I feel the same way about the rabies vax. The vets tell us that vax- related sarcomas are extremely, extremely extremely rare. But IMO it is even rarer for a housecat to contract rabies. It's odd that I know several people with cats die from sarcomas. I don't know anyone whose cat has contracted rabies. Vets will not board or hospitalize an animal here unless it is vaccinated. Municipalities won't issue the mandatory tags unless they're vaccinated. Groomers require it. And I understand all this, they have no guarantee that the cat doesn't ever go outdoors. Yoda nearly, very nearly, died in 2000 from a reaction to the rabies vaccination. He never got another one. It's just so sad that what is supposed to be responsible ownership can be what kills your beloved cat. Sherry |
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RIP Grandcat
"Sherry" wrote in message
... On May 6, 10:41 pm, (Gandalf) wrote: On Sat, 2 May 2009 23:04:03 -0700 (PDT), Sherry wrote: Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a large lump on his shoulder), and continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time. He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I already miss him. Sherry I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. Twelve years old is still in the prime of life. I'm glad that he had a good quality of life, for such a long time. I'm sorry I'm late with my sympathy; I've fallen behind reading RPCA. Purrs are on the way for your broken heart. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more. Your last sentence is so, so true. I feel the same way about the rabies vax. The vets tell us that vax- related sarcomas are extremely, extremely extremely rare. But IMO it is even rarer for a housecat to contract rabies. It's odd that I know several people with cats die from sarcomas. I don't know anyone whose cat has contracted rabies. Vets will not board or hospitalize an animal here unless it is vaccinated. Municipalities won't issue the mandatory tags unless they're vaccinated. Groomers require it. And I understand all this, they have no guarantee that the cat doesn't ever go outdoors. Yoda nearly, very nearly, died in 2000 from a reaction to the rabies vaccination. He never got another one. It's just so sad that what is supposed to be responsible ownership can be what kills your beloved cat. Sherry ====================== I have one of those rare vets who knows I deliberately will not have mine vaccinated against rabies, but he'll treat them anyway. He tells me that whether or not I vaccinate is between me and the county and he respects my wishes in the matter. Hugs, CatNipped |
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RIP Grandcat
Sorry to hear about your baby, Sherry. I think they take a piece of our
hearts with them when they have to leave. Rhonda Sherry wrote: Orion had to be PTS. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with vaccination-associated sarcoma cancer. He received chemo, which slowed down the progression but unfortunately it continued to spread. The last year he seemed largely unaffected (except for the appearance of a large lump on his shoulder), and continued to have a good quality of life. Unfortunately, he recently had begun hiding, a sure sign when a cat is not feeling well; then the tumor burst through the skin. It was time. He was twelve years old, a tabby Maine Coon; with a personality true to the "gentle giant" breed. He was a one-owner cat for sure, and that owner is just heartbroken. It seems like yesterday he was a funny- looking little kitten that I never thought would grow into the size of his ears. I already miss him. Sherry |
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