tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post3831847256074855201..comments2023-06-10T04:51:37.296-04:00Comments on Ecocatwoman: DoglessConnie, Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352603326494248659noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-70975556000551418382013-02-11T13:57:23.643-05:002013-02-11T13:57:23.643-05:00Like many older vets, Dr. Sundberg could diagnose ...Like many older vets, Dr. Sundberg could diagnose most problems without blood tests, x-rays, fancy machines. He was generous in passing his knowledge along & I credit him (along with going through so many different things with so many critters) with my ability to make educated guesses. As you know, I'm sure, it is critical to know your critters' habits & when something is out of character, there is usually something wrong. The worst thing we can do is ignore a sign, regardless how small. Cats more so than dogs tend to hide illness until it's almost or actually too late to save them. Connie, Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352603326494248659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-79840901177858271552013-02-11T12:03:25.054-05:002013-02-11T12:03:25.054-05:00That has to hurt, Connie, but she had a great life...That has to hurt, Connie, but she had a great life, with lots of friends. That's good for her, but you have to miss her. You have sure helped a lot of animals. And you sure have experience now and seem to know already what is wrong with them, before they even see a vet.Strayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124298302997708537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-67591195534228445022013-02-11T07:40:03.506-05:002013-02-11T07:40:03.506-05:00Thanks so much. While it saddens me to lose her, I...Thanks so much. While it saddens me to lose her, I have to be grateful to both the anonymous woman's kindness & to Dr. Sundberg for not turning either of them away. So many vets would say - go to animal control, where Celie probably would have been euthanized. I try to look at all of my rescues as every day is a gift & a bonus for them & me. Connie, Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352603326494248659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-70914964755603677772013-02-11T07:28:07.510-05:002013-02-11T07:28:07.510-05:00I am so very sorry about your loss.I am so very sorry about your loss.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-36021773351350386332013-02-11T06:07:52.944-05:002013-02-11T06:07:52.944-05:00I've been thinking of Sputty but was afraid to...I've been thinking of Sputty but was afraid to ask how he's doing. Both you and he are in my thoughts & I sincerely hope his treatment regimen brings both of you relief. Diagnosing what's wrong is often difficult and then one has to hope there is a treatment to at least stabilize them and will give them a good quality of life.<br /><br />Returning that hug back to you and darling Sputty.Connie, Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352603326494248659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-9874693639890656202013-02-11T05:59:41.825-05:002013-02-11T05:59:41.825-05:00Thanks for your kind words, Luna.
I haven't...Thanks for your kind words, Luna. <br /><br />I haven't heard of small cell lymphoma. I'll have to do some research on it. I thought I'd gone through nearly every ndition/disease that cats and dogs can have. I certainly hope your cat continues to respond to the chemo. Connie, Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352603326494248659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-20195730241030340202013-02-11T03:01:23.034-05:002013-02-11T03:01:23.034-05:00Oh Connie, I am so, so sorry. And the whole roller...Oh Connie, I am so, so sorry. And the whole roller coaster of thinking that maybe it's gonna be OK. Boy, oh boy can I relate to that! With Sputnik's condition I never know from day to day if he's gonna be fine or if the end is right around the corner. I guess in a real sense we never really know.<br /><br />But one thing I do know with absolute certainty is that Celie was truly blessed and lucky to have found you. I think you've probably racked up enough good karma to last for several lifetimes, and even though it hurts so very much to lose them, you both get to keep all the love you gave each other... forever and ever. I think we take all the love with us when we go. That's my belief at least. And I'm sure that when the time is right the dog fairy will bring you another one (or four) to love.<br /><br />Please know that you're in my thoughts, and I'm sending you a great big virtual hug. <br /><br />xoxoxo,<br />CatEcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-47396609608843163442013-02-10T23:47:41.042-05:002013-02-10T23:47:41.042-05:00I am so sorry for your loss. It always hurts so mu...I am so sorry for your loss. It always hurts so much when we lose a loved companion. It hurts to make the decision for euthanasia, even though we know that the other way would mean more suffering for them. <br /><br />Reading your story I couldn't help but think back to the times when I went through this grief with a dog or cat. Right now, one of my cats has small-cell lymphoma in her intestines. She gets a chemo pill every 3 weeks, and my vet says cats often have remission for up to a few years. So far she is stable. But we can never take anything for granted.<br /><br />Celie had such a wonderful home with you. Blessings on you, your love for animals, and your household. May you be comforted.<br /><br />--NW Luna<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-31268309988180884472013-02-10T15:56:12.083-05:002013-02-10T15:56:12.083-05:00Thanks Delphyne. Sometimes that "right"...Thanks Delphyne. Sometimes that "right" dog doesn't show up until the right time. So glad you & Kylie found each other. Dogs have always made me feel safe & secure. Not as protection but to alert me to potential danger. I would never want them to risk their lives for me, although I've had a few that would have done that. It's difficult not to automatically smile when you see a wagging tail & a lolling tongue. They certainly let you know when they're happy to see you - and that's a good thing at the end of a long, difficult day. It doesn't quite seem like a home without a dog.Connie, Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352603326494248659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239469568406697546.post-80204672467835778922013-02-10T15:21:11.157-05:002013-02-10T15:21:11.157-05:00I'm so sorry, Connie - I saw this over at SD j...I'm so sorry, Connie - I saw this over at SD just now. Haven't been online much because of the snow.<br /><br />It is a heart and gut wrenching decision to make and yet, out of respect and love for any animal, we have to make it so that they do not suffer. Celie knew she was loved through and through.<br /><br />I went 4 years without a dog when my Lucy died in 2002. I knew life was changing and that I would be leaving California. I returned to NJ to care for aging parents and my mother was never an animal lover. After she died in 2005, I started really wanting another border collie and in 11/2006, found Kylie in Houma, LA, flew her up to NJ and had a dog again. <br /><br />I actually feel more human with a dog around. <br /><br />Deepest condolences and I hope a new 4 legged tail, wagging, smiling dog finds you soon.Delphynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024068947467297351noreply@blogger.com