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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

4492.0. "Why us?...." by SHIPS::FARROW_S (Percy, Who's Queen...) Wed Mar 27 1991 13:54

    This morning we found poor Arthur lying by the back gate.  He had
    obviously been dead for a couple of hours.   There were no signs of
    external or internal damage, he did in fact look extremely peaceful.
    He was up until this time a very healthy, very playful extremely loving
    1 year old blue burmese.  As you can imagine we were devastated and
    with the thought that perhaps he had been poisoned, I arranged for the
    Vet to have a look at him.  They discovered severe bleeding in the
    chest cavity but no indication at all as to what caused it, all the
    internal organs were as they should be and no external signs at all. 
    They did say though that feline leukaemia can sometimes cause this kind
    of internal bleeding but blood tests proved negative.  He had not been
    poisoned because this would cause the blood not to clot, which was not
    the case.  
    
    We were told by the vet that normally when this kind of bleeding
    occurs, that the cat has either been involved in a car accident of
    something extremely heavy as fallen on the cat and of course none of
    these are relevant to Arthur.  
    
    What is doubly sad for us is that we lost Ben, another Burmese, 3 years
    old, 4 weeks ago.  Ben was perfectly healthy until I noticed that he
    was looking a little off-colour.  I took him to the vet who said that
    he could feel a slight obstruction in the bowel, but that it was most
    likely through constipation which of course we could treat.  He seemed
    to get better for a few days, but then deteriorated quite rapidly. 
    After a exploratory operation, it was discovered that he had a serious
    growth in the bowel and that the kindest thing would be to put him to
    sleep.   Welly another member of our family died last August through an
    Adder bite.
    
    We are finding this really hard to accept, all of our cats are truly
    loved and are full members of our family down to sharing the duvet at
    night (quite a struggle sometimes with what was 5 cats and two dogs!).
    To lose one cat is hard even through old age but two in such a short
    time....  Floyd, Arthurs litter brother is missing him terribly, they
    were always together, he is now wandering around the house trying to
    find him and is very very sad.  Of course he is getting loads of TLC and
    I assume that eventually he will get over his loss.  We would really
    love to get another cat for Floyd to play with but feel that somehow
    there must be a 'jinx' for us to be so unlucky.
    
    Sorry to be so depressive but it does help to "off-load", especially to
    other cat lovers who understand what it means to lose such beautiful
    creatures.  I would always be interested to hear if anyone else has
    lost a pet with no apparrent cause for the death.
    
    God Bless Ben, Arthur and Welly and a little thought for Floyd too.
    
    Regards
    
    Sandra
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4492.1TENAYA::KOLLINGKaren/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca.Wed Mar 27 1991 14:065
    We're terribly sorry for your losses.  Perhaps when you and Floyd
    have had some time, a new friend will help him feel a bit better.
    
    Karen, Sweetie, Holly, and Little Bit
4492.2DPDMAI::MCQUEENEYSecurity: Warm blanket & catWed Mar 27 1991 14:118
    
    That's really unfortunate.  I wonder what could have happenned?  Our
    sympathies and prayers are with you.
    
    Bob, Smoke, Sneakers, and Midnight...
    
    ...and Cricket the Parrot
4492.3WILLEE::MERRITTWed Mar 27 1991 14:1210
    So sorry to hear about your losses.  It is so so hard to lose
    one friend...but you must be devastated over this.   
    
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  When time heals hopefully
    you can find a new friend to love and cherish.
    
    Sandy
4492.4AIMHI::MCCURDYWed Mar 27 1991 14:233
    We are so very sorry to hear this,, Our thoughts and prayers are
    with you.
    Kate, Happy, Preschie
4492.5WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOset home/cat_max=infinityWed Mar 27 1991 16:147
    I too lost two of my cats within a short period.  It is very hard to
    take.  Makes you think that you are doing something wrong, even though
    you know logically that that isn't true.  I am so sorry for your
    losses.  When the time is right for you, a new cat might help you come
    to terms with the loss.  That is what is helping me with my losses.
    
    Jo
4492.6SANFAN::FOSSATJUWed Mar 27 1991 16:4611
    I, too, am so sorry to hear of your losses.  This is such a hard thing. 
    Don't feel jynxed - I know other friends of mine have felt this way and
    sometimes it's hard to shake but believe that you have done nothing
    wrong - sometimes it's just that things are out of our hands.
    
    My thoyghts and prayers are with you and your little one - I'm sure
    you'll find him a companions when the time is right.
    
    Hugs,
    
    Giudi + Pippen, Gino + STiTcH
4492.7XNOGOV::LISAGive quiche a chanceWed Mar 27 1991 17:278
    I am so sorry. Sounds like you're doing all you can for the little one
    that has been left behind.
    
    Take care,
    
    Lisa plus Pookie (who lost her brother a year ago and got very lonely),
    Rolf and Florence (who are her new playmates!).
4492.8CSSE::MANDERSONThu Mar 28 1991 07:125
    So sorry to hear the sad news - please accept my heartfelt condolences.
    Give your (lonely) baby a hug from me.
    
    Marilyn, Otis and Tiffany
4492.9FRAGLE::PELUSOPAINTS; color your corralThu Mar 28 1991 08:084
    
    	We're so sorry....Michele & Nippa
4492.10sympathyCASCRT::LUSTBless the beasts and childrenThu Mar 28 1991 10:004
    I'm so sorry.  Give your remaining baby extra huggles from us, please.
    
    Linda (Midnight, Kikay, Penny, Sebastian, and Max, a visitor?)
4492.11Our condolencesHDLITE::SCOTTThu Mar 28 1991 15:214
    Heartfelt tears.  I hope you find an answer that comforts.
    
    Paula, Schnapps and Rici
4492.12CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313Thu Mar 28 1991 17:068
    I've added Arthur's name to the Silver Lining Memorial list for
    next quarter.
    
    I sincerely hope that you solve this sad puzzle.  I'm sure we
    all wish there was more we could do.
    
    Condolences
      Nancy
4492.13Thank you...SHIPS::FARROW_SPercy, Who's Queen...Tue Apr 02 1991 04:4413
    Thank you all....
    
    Floyd has been very sad... but is getting better.  He has decided that
    Charlie our Siamese is quite a good playmate after all, and Charlie has
    decided that perhaps Floyd is not such a 'pain in the neck' as he
    thought!....   This friendship is helping Floyd and Charlie looks so
    much younger.  
    
    Best regards
    
    Sandra
4492.14our sympathy tooCSCOA1::MCFARLAND_Dbo knows windows 3.0...?Wed Apr 17 1991 14:3012
    sandra...
    
    so sorry to hear you lost your sweet baby.  i lost my beloved sealpoint
    siamese, cissy, to some unknown disease a few years ago.  she was nine
    at the time.  she was seen by five different vets, but none of them
    were (was?)  able to figure it out.  she went downhill very fast, and 
    died only a few days after falling ill.  it still brings tears to my eyes 
    how loving she was 'till the end.  i could just call her name and her tail
    tip would twitch back and forth.  deepest sympathy to you and family.
    
    diane, stella & stanley
4492.15XNOGOV::KARENwhen you wish upon a star...Mon Apr 29 1991 11:385
    I'm so sorry to hear about your cats.
    
    Best wishes,
    
    Karen (and Georgie)