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Thalia - RB
I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3
years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. The last three years we were fighting kidney disease and frequent bladder infections. Most of this year she was up to three subQ fluid treatments a week, and the weight was slowly dropping. She got real sick this summer, and they did a full body Xray, finding a microchip in a completely nonstandard spot (rear hip). Turned out, upon the chip people looking up her data, that she had come from about 25 yards away in the next cul de sac! The phone number came back as disconnected, and I decided not to visit that home because of the potential conflict if the owners still lived there - very unlikely. I wouldn't have given her up anyway, even if I hadn't spent many, many thousands of dollars on her care. 8 days ago she suddenly stopped eating. I force fed her over the weekend, and took her in Monday for an emergency appointment instead of the usual fluid treatment. She had lost a huge amount of weight, and spent the week in intensive care with symptoms of kidney failure. They provided heroic treatment, which got the potassium and various other readings down from jawdroppingly high down to very high. But on Wednesday her redcell count dropped in half. An emergency ultrasound yesterday revealed that one kidney had totally failed and the other was about 80% gone. The waste had backed up and eaten away at her stomach and intestines, causing major blood loss. She didn't appear to be in pain, but was obviously not feeling well. It was obvious that no medical care could save her, and yesterday we decided today would be it. I came back from my usual morning with the bicycle club, took her outside to enjoy the nice sunshine and warm day for an hour, and was pleased to see that she was truly enjoying it, having not been outside all week. Then I sadly took her to the vet. They asked if they could delay a few minutes while several staff members drove in ON THEIR DAYS OFF to be there with Thalia. I didn't want to be there, thanked them sincerely for the exceptional care, and sadly drove away with the empty carrier. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. Art |
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I'm so sorry to hear of Thalia's going to The Bridge Purrs and prayers
for your broken heart on the loss of your friend. Kyla "Arthur Shapiro" I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3 years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. The last three years we were fighting kidney disease and frequent bladder infections. Most of this year she was up to three subQ fluid treatments a week, and the weight was slowly dropping. She got real sick this summer, and they did a full body Xray, finding a microchip in a completely nonstandard spot (rear hip). Turned out, upon the chip people looking up her data, that she had come from about 25 yards away in the next cul de sac! The phone number came back as disconnected, and I decided not to visit that home because of the potential conflict if the owners still lived there - very unlikely. I wouldn't have given her up anyway, even if I hadn't spent many, many thousands of dollars on her care. 8 days ago she suddenly stopped eating. I force fed her over the weekend, and took her in Monday for an emergency appointment instead of the usual fluid treatment. She had lost a huge amount of weight, and spent the week in intensive care with symptoms of kidney failure. They provided heroic treatment, which got the potassium and various other readings down from jawdroppingly high down to very high. But on Wednesday her redcell count dropped in half. An emergency ultrasound yesterday revealed that one kidney had totally failed and the other was about 80% gone. The waste had backed up and eaten away at her stomach and intestines, causing major blood loss. She didn't appear to be in pain, but was obviously not feeling well. It was obvious that no medical care could save her, and yesterday we decided today would be it. I came back from my usual morning with the bicycle club, took her outside to enjoy the nice sunshine and warm day for an hour, and was pleased to see that she was truly enjoying it, having not been outside all week. Then I sadly took her to the vet. They asked if they could delay a few minutes while several staff members drove in ON THEIR DAYS OFF to be there with Thalia. I didn't want to be there, thanked them sincerely for the exceptional care, and sadly drove away with the empty carrier. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. Art |
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Arthur Shapiro wrote:
I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3 years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. [...] I came back from my usual morning with the bicycle club, took her outside to enjoy the nice sunshine and warm day for an hour, and was pleased to see that she was truly enjoying it, having not been outside all week. Then I sadly took her to the vet. They asked if they could delay a few minutes while several staff members drove in ON THEIR DAYS OFF to be there with Thalia. I didn't want to be there, thanked them sincerely for the exceptional care, and sadly drove away with the empty carrier. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. Purrs for a very special girlcat's journey to the Bridge, where she will surely be bragging about your care for her. More purrs for the hearts of those she left behind. Maeve ^..^ -- http://moonglowminnow.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/minnow/ |
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Arthur Shapiro wrote:
I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3 years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. The last three years we were fighting kidney disease and frequent bladder infections. Most of this year she was up to three subQ fluid treatments a week, and the weight was slowly dropping. She got real sick this summer, and they did a full body Xray, finding a microchip in a completely nonstandard spot (rear hip). Turned out, upon the chip people looking up her data, that she had come from about 25 yards away in the next cul de sac! The phone number came back as disconnected, and I decided not to visit that home because of the potential conflict if the owners still lived there - very unlikely. I wouldn't have given her up anyway, even if I hadn't spent many, many thousands of dollars on her care. 8 days ago she suddenly stopped eating. I force fed her over the weekend, and took her in Monday for an emergency appointment instead of the usual fluid treatment. She had lost a huge amount of weight, and spent the week in intensive care with symptoms of kidney failure. They provided heroic treatment, which got the potassium and various other readings down from jawdroppingly high down to very high. But on Wednesday her redcell count dropped in half. An emergency ultrasound yesterday revealed that one kidney had totally failed and the other was about 80% gone. The waste had backed up and eaten away at her stomach and intestines, causing major blood loss. She didn't appear to be in pain, but was obviously not feeling well. It was obvious that no medical care could save her, and yesterday we decided today would be it. I came back from my usual morning with the bicycle club, took her outside to enjoy the nice sunshine and warm day for an hour, and was pleased to see that she was truly enjoying it, having not been outside all week. Then I sadly took her to the vet. They asked if they could delay a few minutes while several staff members drove in ON THEIR DAYS OFF to be there with Thalia. I didn't want to be there, thanked them sincerely for the exceptional care, and sadly drove away with the empty carrier. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. I'm sorry for your loss of Thalia, she sounds like a great cat. You certainly went over and above to give her the best care possible, but were also able to make the wise but difficult decision when it was clear that no treatment was going to be effective anymore. Purrs for her passing and for everyone who will miss her. Joyce -- Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. -- the Dalai Lama |
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"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message ... I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3 years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. I'm so sorry Art. You gave her wonderful autumn and winter years. Aren't you in Hong Kong, and wasn't she one of the pair laying in the windowsill overlooking an awesome view? Many purrs for her safe and peaceful journey to the Rainbow Bridge. Purrs for your broken heart. |
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Arthur Shapiro wrote:
gentle snip I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like the most excellent companion. Purrs for the emptiness she left behind. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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Arthur Shapiro wrote:
I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. That's so sad! Maybe she'll have a chance to meet Banana now. I enjoyed her story and pictures of her little torbie face at http://members.cox.net/mybrainhurts/ThaliaStory.htm |
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Arthur Shapiro wrote:
I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3 years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. The last three years we were fighting kidney disease and frequent bladder infections. Most of this year she was up to three subQ fluid treatments a week, and the weight was slowly dropping. She got real sick this summer, and they did a full body Xray, finding a microchip in a completely nonstandard spot (rear hip). Turned out, upon the chip people looking up her data, that she had come from about 25 yards away in the next cul de sac! The phone number came back as disconnected, and I decided not to visit that home because of the potential conflict if the owners still lived there - very unlikely. I wouldn't have given her up anyway, even if I hadn't spent many, many thousands of dollars on her care. 8 days ago she suddenly stopped eating. I force fed her over the weekend, and took her in Monday for an emergency appointment instead of the usual fluid treatment. She had lost a huge amount of weight, and spent the week in intensive care with symptoms of kidney failure. They provided heroic treatment, which got the potassium and various other readings down from jawdroppingly high down to very high. But on Wednesday her redcell count dropped in half. An emergency ultrasound yesterday revealed that one kidney had totally failed and the other was about 80% gone. The waste had backed up and eaten away at her stomach and intestines, causing major blood loss. She didn't appear to be in pain, but was obviously not feeling well. It was obvious that no medical care could save her, and yesterday we decided today would be it. I came back from my usual morning with the bicycle club, took her outside to enjoy the nice sunshine and warm day for an hour, and was pleased to see that she was truly enjoying it, having not been outside all week. Then I sadly took her to the vet. They asked if they could delay a few minutes while several staff members drove in ON THEIR DAYS OFF to be there with Thalia. I didn't want to be there, thanked them sincerely for the exceptional care, and sadly drove away with the empty carrier. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. Art "....Rise up slowly, Angel...." It's hard to let you go. best wishes to you and your family. This has happened too many times. MLB |
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Art!
-- Joy Blessed are the PURR in Heart! "Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message ... I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3 years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. The last three years we were fighting kidney disease and frequent bladder infections. Most of this year she was up to three subQ fluid treatments a week, and the weight was slowly dropping. She got real sick this summer, and they did a full body Xray, finding a microchip in a completely nonstandard spot (rear hip). Turned out, upon the chip people looking up her data, that she had come from about 25 yards away in the next cul de sac! The phone number came back as disconnected, and I decided not to visit that home because of the potential conflict if the owners still lived there - very unlikely. I wouldn't have given her up anyway, even if I hadn't spent many, many thousands of dollars on her care. 8 days ago she suddenly stopped eating. I force fed her over the weekend, and took her in Monday for an emergency appointment instead of the usual fluid treatment. She had lost a huge amount of weight, and spent the week in intensive care with symptoms of kidney failure. They provided heroic treatment, which got the potassium and various other readings down from jawdroppingly high down to very high. But on Wednesday her redcell count dropped in half. An emergency ultrasound yesterday revealed that one kidney had totally failed and the other was about 80% gone. The waste had backed up and eaten away at her stomach and intestines, causing major blood loss. She didn't appear to be in pain, but was obviously not feeling well. It was obvious that no medical care could save her, and yesterday we decided today would be it. I came back from my usual morning with the bicycle club, took her outside to enjoy the nice sunshine and warm day for an hour, and was pleased to see that she was truly enjoying it, having not been outside all week. Then I sadly took her to the vet. They asked if they could delay a few minutes while several staff members drove in ON THEIR DAYS OFF to be there with Thalia. I didn't want to be there, thanked them sincerely for the exceptional care, and sadly drove away with the empty carrier. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. Art |
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Arthur Shapiro wrote:
I've had my dark calico / light tortoiseshell Thalia for about 5 2/3 years; they thought she was 8 - 10 when she wandered into my life. A microchip scan at the time had come up negative. The last three years we were fighting kidney disease and frequent bladder infections. Most of this year she was up to three subQ fluid treatments a week, and the weight was slowly dropping. She got real sick this summer, and they did a full body Xray, finding a microchip in a completely nonstandard spot (rear hip). Turned out, upon the chip people looking up her data, that she had come from about 25 yards away in the next cul de sac! The phone number came back as disconnected, and I decided not to visit that home because of the potential conflict if the owners still lived there - very unlikely. I wouldn't have given her up anyway, even if I hadn't spent many, many thousands of dollars on her care. 8 days ago she suddenly stopped eating. I force fed her over the weekend, and took her in Monday for an emergency appointment instead of the usual fluid treatment. She had lost a huge amount of weight, and spent the week in intensive care with symptoms of kidney failure. They provided heroic treatment, which got the potassium and various other readings down from jawdroppingly high down to very high. But on Wednesday her redcell count dropped in half. An emergency ultrasound yesterday revealed that one kidney had totally failed and the other was about 80% gone. The waste had backed up and eaten away at her stomach and intestines, causing major blood loss. She didn't appear to be in pain, but was obviously not feeling well. It was obvious that no medical care could save her, and yesterday we decided today would be it. I came back from my usual morning with the bicycle club, took her outside to enjoy the nice sunshine and warm day for an hour, and was pleased to see that she was truly enjoying it, having not been outside all week. Then I sadly took her to the vet. They asked if they could delay a few minutes while several staff members drove in ON THEIR DAYS OFF to be there with Thalia. I didn't want to be there, thanked them sincerely for the exceptional care, and sadly drove away with the empty carrier. I'll miss her; what a pleasant, non-aggressive, well-behaved kitty. She wasn't a lap cat - only once did she sit in my lap - but was always happy to be around or to jump up on the computer desk to block the screen and get some affection. Art I'm sorry, Art, my sincere condolences. I have lit a candle for Thalia. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Thlia -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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