Comments on: She’s back!!! http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/2008/07/shes-back/ Ramblings of a disordered mind... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:18:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Asbocat http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/2008/07/shes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Asbocat Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:18:19 +0000 http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/?p=30#comment-78 I am so sorry Denise, cats do leave paw prints on your heart don't they? Two of the cats that I've had died from kidney disease and the hardest part was knowing when was their time to go and making the decision to go to the vet. However after time you realise that you did the kindest, hardest thing for the little love and that's what responsible cat people do. It's never easy though. I was talking to me friend from college days last night about Dora and the odd thing is that she too is called Denise, has rescued cats and also a couple of rescued horses. She tells me that her vets bills for the horses are much lower than those for the cats despite the horse vet travelling from 60 miles away to see them. Her theory is that the difference is because the horse vet deals mostly with farmers who are notoriously tight. I know that you have to grieve for Chloe and it's right that you do; she was a much loved cat who had a wonderful life with you and eventually you will be left with fond memories of your life together. I am so sorry Denise, cats do leave paw prints on your heart don’t they? Two of the cats that I’ve had died from kidney disease and the hardest part was knowing when was their time to go and making the decision to go to the vet. However after time you realise that you did the kindest, hardest thing for the little love and that’s what responsible cat people do. It’s never easy though.

I was talking to me friend from college days last night about Dora and the odd thing is that she too is called Denise, has rescued cats and also a couple of rescued horses. She tells me that her vets bills for the horses are much lower than those for the cats despite the horse vet travelling from 60 miles away to see them. Her theory is that the difference is because the horse vet deals mostly with farmers who are notoriously tight.

I know that you have to grieve for Chloe and it’s right that you do; she was a much loved cat who had a wonderful life with you and eventually you will be left with fond memories of your life together.

]]> By: Denise Breslin http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/2008/07/shes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Denise Breslin Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:06:18 +0000 http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/?p=30#comment-77 Dear Carol, I'm desolate -- my beloved Chloe is gone. She had developed diabetes in October of '08 and that was going well, but CRF (Chronic Kidney Failure) set in and by 7/28/09 I knew she needed to be released. I am beyond heartbroken, in so much pain. This has been the worst loss of my life. Chloe was my soul mate, my baby, my mentor, everything. I am now alone with no other heartbeat in the house. Due to financial restrictions (huge vet bills that must be repaid), it will be a long long time til I can responsibly adopt again. I'm on Social Security Disability which doesn't provide a lot each month, so saving will take some time. My heart is broken, but I know my Chloe is with me. Sorry for this sad post, but wanted you to know. Say a few prayers for me and give Dora a big big hug. Dora - the miracle cat. Wonderful. xxxxx Dear Carol,

I’m desolate — my beloved Chloe is gone. She had developed diabetes in October of ‘08 and that was going well, but CRF (Chronic Kidney Failure) set in and by 7/28/09 I knew she needed to be released. I am beyond heartbroken, in so much pain. This has been the worst loss of my life. Chloe was my soul mate, my baby, my mentor, everything. I am now alone with no other heartbeat in the house. Due to financial restrictions (huge vet bills that must be repaid), it will be a long long time til I can responsibly adopt again. I’m on Social Security Disability which doesn’t provide a lot each month, so saving will take some time. My heart is broken, but I know my Chloe is with me. Sorry for this sad post, but wanted you to know. Say a few prayers for me and give Dora a big big hug. Dora – the miracle cat. Wonderful. xxxxx

]]> By: Asbocat http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/2008/07/shes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Asbocat Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:39:45 +0000 http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/?p=30#comment-49 Thanks Denise, Sue and Jeanne, we cat people span the globe don't we? As for Dora the pellet was removed and she recovered quickly but it took ages to get the old fur out of her coat. She hadn't spent a lot of time grooming after her moults. She is now a glossy, healthy scamp who runs around the house at a gallop, startling the other two! She does go outside again now but doesn't stray far from the decking although by accident she was left out all night a few days ago, but she was waiting at the door next morning. Now we have a roll call each night before bed, just in case :o)) Thanks Denise, Sue and Jeanne, we cat people span the globe don’t we? As for Dora the pellet was removed and she recovered quickly but it took ages to get the old fur out of her coat. She hadn’t spent a lot of time grooming after her moults. She is now a glossy, healthy scamp who runs around the house at a gallop, startling the other two! She does go outside again now but doesn’t stray far from the decking although by accident she was left out all night a few days ago, but she was waiting at the door next morning. Now we have a roll call each night before bed, just in case :o ))

]]> By: JeanneRoz http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/2008/07/shes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-47 JeanneRoz Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:00:38 +0000 http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/?p=30#comment-47 Hi, Carol... what a happy, happy story! I know this was quite some time ago, but I was going through my bookmarked "Blog" links and ran across yours, which led to me reading your blog and this story. I am a "cat mom" as well, I have 2 and they are my children and I can only imagine how you felt when Dora disappeared. I'm so happy Dora was found :). Jeanne Hi, Carol… what a happy, happy story! I know this was quite some time ago, but I was going through my bookmarked "Blog" links and ran across yours, which led to me reading your blog and this story.
I am a "cat mom" as well, I have 2 and they are my children and I can only imagine how you felt when Dora disappeared. I’m so happy Dora was found :) .

Jeanne

]]> By: Sue Harris http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/2008/07/shes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Sue Harris Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:33:44 +0000 http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/?p=30#comment-22 Carol, that is very encouraging and shows you should never give up on a lost cat. You could post it to Cat Chat (http://www.catchat.org) pour encourager les autres. I shall put it in my Cats Protection Branch newsletter too. You are right about airguns. My Jaz, sadly passed on, developed fluid on the chest and when they Xrayed him they found an old airgun pellet lodged there. It had happened before we had him and it delayed the treatment of what turned out to be a terminal heart condition because the vet thought it was recent and the cause of the fluid build up. Who does these things and why? I am sure the grumpy cats will come round given time, patience and careful introductions. Headbutts and purrs Sue H, Mindy & Honey Carol, that is very encouraging and shows you should never give up on a lost cat. You could post it to Cat Chat (http://www.catchat.org) pour encourager les autres.

I shall put it in my Cats Protection Branch newsletter too.

You are right about airguns. My Jaz, sadly passed on, developed fluid on the chest and when they Xrayed him they found an old airgun pellet lodged there. It had happened before we had him and it delayed the treatment of what turned out to be a terminal heart condition because the vet thought it was recent and the cause of the fluid build up.

Who does these things and why?

I am sure the grumpy cats will come round given time, patience and careful introductions.

Headbutts and purrs

Sue H, Mindy & Honey

]]> By: Denise Breslin http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/2008/07/shes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Denise Breslin Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:34 +0000 http://asbocat.co.uk/asboblog/?p=30#comment-21 Dear Dora and Carol, I am so so happy to read the details of this wonderful, wonderful story. Dora -- You have a great Mom and I hope you don't give her any more "adventures." AND I hope the "grumpy cats" can understand that three really isn't a crowd. At least maybe detente? Thanks Carol for the details I was dying to know. I will keep this as a warm spot in my heart for a long long time. Will probably be doing the CAP -- thanks for encouragement. I'll say big prayers for all of you. You know there is that kid's TV program here in the states "Dora the Explorer." Hmmm, maybe, it's the name?? xxxx denise and her boss cat chloe Dear Dora and Carol,

I am so so happy to read the details of this wonderful, wonderful story.

Dora — You have a great Mom and I hope you don’t give her any more “adventures.” AND
I hope the “grumpy cats” can understand that three really isn’t a crowd. At least maybe detente?

Thanks Carol for the details I was dying to know. I will keep this as a warm spot in my heart for a long long time. Will probably be doing the CAP — thanks for encouragement.

I’ll say big prayers for all of you. You know there is that kid’s TV program here in the states “Dora the Explorer.” Hmmm, maybe, it’s the name??

xxxx

denise and her boss cat chloe

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