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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

3190.0. "Goodbye Lucky" by SA1794::DOWSEYK () Tue Jan 02 1990 12:42

(I tried to put this in 22-Dec-89 but Feline was not online.)

	I knew when I opened the door and Lucky wasn't there waiting for me
that during the day the end had come. Lucky was the kind of loving cat that
was always there, just inside the door, giving those special meows, the
meows that seem to say "I love you, I'm glad you're home, when are you
goin ta feed me?".

	I have known for several weeks now that Lucky would not be with
me for very long. He had FLV and FIP. For the last week he looked like he was
in remission. HE was playing, eating his normal diet, fighting me at the door
wanting to go out. I was sure (and so was the vet) that we would have his 
last Christmas to enjoy each others company. I had been hoping that when the
end came that I would be able to notice that his condition was getting to the
point that I could take him to the vet and have him relieved of his burden in
the most kind and gentle way.

	Lucky was one of those "throw away" cats, my daughter ran into "his 
people" when they were taking their kittens to the SPCA to be put down. She
asked about taking a kitten, but the people said that the kittens were no good,
that their mother was no good because she kept having sick and dead kittens.
And they said that now that the mother was dead and they would not have to
bother with any more kittens. After a while my daughter did talk them out of
just that one kitten.

	Even now that the dark side of nature has done its work I know
that in passing on Lucky has left behind the greatest gift a cat can
leave for his own kind. He has given his space in my home, a space that will
be filled another throw away cat (As soon as the vet says that it is safe for
another cat).

Kirk

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
3190.1		AIADM::FEASE	Andrea Midtmoen Fease	`Tue Jan 02 1990 13:24`	17
	Kirk, I'm so sorry to hear about Lucky. My cats have FIP also and seem to be in remission, but I guess this can come on suddenly. Bigfoot had a cystic mass develop in two weeks with no outward signs except for a little vomiting. And Fluffy, who passed away in July, showed no signs of being sick until he collapsed. In both cases, they were playing, eating and everything; I guess cats are really tough that way. Please don't think there was something you should have seen; they don't always show that they're sick. Rest assured that Lucky loved you and knew he was loved. You gave him a wonderful life that he would not have had otherwise. My deepest sympathies. - Andrea
3190.2	sorry	PARITY::DENISE	And may the traffic be with you	`Tue Jan 02 1990 17:25`	6
	So many sad notes today, looks like a lot of people didn't have fun holidays where their pets are concerned. Very sorry to hear of your loss, hopefully a new kitty love will come into your life soon to brighten your life and put a smile on your face. Denise
3190.3	My Sympathies	GVA02::CEHRS		`Wed Jan 03 1990 04:27`	6
	Kirk, You have my sympathies. Lucky was really lucky to have found you. Best wishes. Martha
3190.4	So sorry	CGVAX2::LANDRY		`Wed Jan 03 1990 09:19`	7
	Kirk, My sympathies also. It is difficult to lose a loved one. Lucky was lucky to have been taken care of while on this earth. Anna/Zildjian/Spunks.
3190.5		AIMHI::OFFEN		`Wed Jan 03 1990 10:11`	8
	Replies .3 and .4 said it all for me. I will just add that those throw-away kitties are the best. I have two of them. Sandi mom to THUNDER, LIGHTNING, STORM & DEJAVU too
3190.6	So Sorry	SANFAN::FOSSATJU		`Wed Jan 03 1990 12:02`	4
	I'm so sorry for your loss and may some special little furface find you soon. Giudi (Pippin, Gino & Stitch)
3190.7	Have I got such a deal....	BOOVX2::MANDILE		`Wed Jan 03 1990 16:52`	9
	Would you consider another cat that has tested pos for Felv? see my note # 3199. She is sweet, loving and adorable. About 11 weeks old. She was dropped off in my front yard a few days before Christmas. Let me know. Lynne
3190.8	Condolensces	USEM::MCQUEENEY	Bob - US/FDC Ops. Manager	`Wed Jan 03 1990 17:17`	5
	So sorry for your loss. It was a warm and wonderful thing to do, caring for the ill kitten. We'll grieve with you, Bob, Smoke, Nightmare, Sneakers & Nova.
3190.9	more condolences	CSCOA5::MCFARLAND_D	just call me dunwoody di	`Wed Jan 03 1990 18:14`	7
	Kirk... Our condolences, too. Lucky certainly lived up to his name to be able to have a person like you, even if for a short while. Diane, Stella & Stanley
3190.10		CRUISE::NDC	DTN: 297-2313	`Fri Jan 05 1990 08:36`	7
	Kirk - We are also very sorry to hear about Lucky. He will of course, be part of the Silver Lining Memorial Gift this quarter (note 2228). re: throw-away-kitties If the "Gang of Purrs" is any indication, they are definitely some of the best kitties around. Nancy DC
3190.11	THANK YOU !	SA1794::DOWSEYK		`Fri Jan 12 1990 16:22`	10
	I thank everybody so much for your condolences. It did cheer me up reading your replys to my note. In a week or so I will be adopting a new furface. No more meowless house!! Thanks again Kirk