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| 2660.1 | He's finally able to rest | CLUSTA::TAMIR | ACMS design while-u-wait | Mon Jul 10 1989 10:37 | 9 |
| Poor little Frito...he's finally at peace. Chris, you did everything
you could for the little guy and he loved you for it. No other cat can
be a Frito for you, but when you're ready, some little furball will be
ready for you, too.
My thoughts and tears are with you...
Mary
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| 2660.2 | | CRUISE::NDC | | Mon Jul 10 1989 10:52 | 11 |
| Oh Chris, I'm so sorry about Frito. I'm sure he's at peace now.
He knew you loved him and did everything you possibly could have
for him. He's watching you from kitty heaven, I'm sure.
If you don't sue the breeder, at least write an editorial in
a newpaper local to her area. I really believe that she deserves
some bad publicity. Perhaps she'll clean up her act.
I've added little Frito to the Silver Lining memorial list for
FY90 Q1. I hope that a donation made in his memory will help
you feel a little better.
Nancy DC
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| 2660.3 | | FSHQA1::RWAXMAN | A Cat Makes a Purrfect Friend | Mon Jul 10 1989 11:24 | 22 |
| Chris, I am so, so sorry to hear about Frito. If anybody in this
notesfile knows how you feel, it's me. I just lost my 10 month
old Ragdoll kitten to cardiomyopathy. His death was sudden and
tragic and I don't think I will ever get over the awful way he had
to die. I was very lucky in that the breeder I purchased him from
was just as devastated and offered a new kitten or a refund of the
purchase price of Shelby. We will try again with a new kitten but
never again will I purchase a purebred animal. I know that sounds
cynical but it is the way I feel.
Chris, you gave Frito a wonderful, quality life. Cats have no concept
of time but they do know when they are loved and well cared for.
Frito knew that. Take comfort from that. And if you need someone
to talk to, please write or call. I received a lot of support when
Shelby died. It was comforting to know that so many people cared.
I cannot thank them enough for helping me to cope.
Rest in peace Frito. Maybe you'll see my Shelby there too.
/Roberta
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| 2660.4 | | SAGE::ZAMZOW | | Mon Jul 10 1989 11:43 | 13 |
| Our sympathies too...
Chris, I feel so sorry for your loss, but firto is in kitty heaven
with Shelby and Gretsky and a host of old and new friends. He'll
keep an eye on you and be sure that he will have a hand (paw) in
helping to find a new furface when the time is right.
Bless you for being his friend.
Feline so sad,
Sue & Panther & Spot
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| 2660.5 | More tears... | MEMIT::MISSELHORN | | Mon Jul 10 1989 14:33 | 19 |
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Chris,
Our tears and prayers are with you also.
Feel good about the love that you gave him--he surely knew it and
loved you back.
In time, I hope that the joy and the memories he gave you will
ease the hurt that you are feeling now.
He can never be replaced, however, there's another little furface
out there just waiting to find it's own place in your heart when you
are ready.
With tears,
Barbara (Melody, Melissa and Brittany)
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| 2660.6 | Our sympathy | USEM::MCQUEENEY | Bob McQueeney | Mon Jul 10 1989 15:20 | 5 |
| Many condolences on your sudden and tragic loss of Frito. Our
heartfelt sympathy for you and yours,
Bob, Smoke, Ruffles, Nightmare & (now) Sneakers
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| 2660.7 | | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | | Mon Jul 10 1989 15:27 | 7 |
| Chris,
My sympathies to you and your family over the loss of Frito. He
was a special little guy, and he knew how much you and your family
loved him.
Jo
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| 2660.8 | | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen, Sweetie, & Holly; in Calif. | Mon Jul 10 1989 15:55 | 9 |
| Dear Chris, please don't think that Frito necessarily suffered when
he died. he could easily have just lost consciousness, which
often happens during a seizure. The expression on his face is
most likely due to natural physiological changes which take
place in bodies after death; we normally don't encounter this in
humans because of cosmetic things undertakers do.
Karen
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| 2660.9 | So sorry | NZOV01::PARKINSON | Reunite Gondwannaland! | Tue Jul 11 1989 03:02 | 19 |
| Chris,
I'm so sorry to hear you lost Frito. You did so much for him, and
no cat could have had a happier home than you gave him. I think
what Karen said in the last reply is right, Frito was probably
unconscious. You have been so good about hsaring all your problems
and discoveries with us, I think we've all learnt a lot through
your experiences.
Hold on to the good memories of the love you and Frito had for each
other.
When you are ready to think about another kitten (you'll know when
you are), perhaps one of the very-experienced noters could go with
you to choose a kitten (if they live close enough), or at least
give you some detailed advice about what to look for, so you don't
need to go through all the pain you have had over the last months.
Shayne (NZ)
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| 2660.10 | | CRUISE::NDC | | Tue Jul 11 1989 08:31 | 4 |
| re: .9 I know I'd be willing to help you Chris. Perhaps
even one of the breeders would help.
Nancy DC
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| 2660.11 | | HDLITE::FEASE | Andrea Midtmoen Fease | Tue Jul 11 1989 09:11 | 5 |
| Chris,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
- Andrea (& Loki, Bigfoot & Fluffy)
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| 2660.12 | Our sincere condolences | GENRAL::BALDRIDGE | Now it's Summer!!! | Tue Jul 11 1989 11:12 | 5 |
| Nearly all has already been said. We can only offer our condolences
as well.
Chuck, Jane, Doobie & Peaches
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| 2660.13 | So sorry... | WR2FOR::HARPHAM_LY | | Tue Jul 11 1989 15:33 | 9 |
|
Many sympathies to you right now... Get out your pictures of Frito
and have a good cry..... and just remember what a wonderful kitty
he was, and that he's in peace now...
Lynn, Molly and Iago
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| 2660.14 | so sad | PARITY::DENISE | And may the traffic be with you | Tue Jul 11 1989 23:23 | 6 |
|
All has been said, and beautifully,
condolences,
Denise, Max, Silvy, Pepper, Chief kitty
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| 2660.15 | Support is much appreciated! | 4GL::CJOHNSON | Calgon... Take Me Away!! | Wed Jul 12 1989 10:45 | 37 |
|
Thanks so much everyone for your support. It has helped me out a
great deal. I've had dogs all my life and this was my first cat.
We're on our 3rd dog right now (Dusty) and the last two we had to
give away. The first one was a Pit Bull and he was a little on
the violent side so we gave him to a farmer and it was love at
first sight. The second dog was sickly and was running away all
the time and my parent gave him away. Dusty is now 5 years old
and doing great. So as you can see, i've never had to experience
an animal dying or a person for that matter (my grandmother died
when I was 7 so it didn't bother me too much). This was hard
to accept and I still think that when i'm in the kitchen, I turn
around and see Frito curled up in a ball sleeping like he use too.
But i'm handling it real well and it's all thanks to everyone in
FELINErs! I can talk about Frito w/ no problem but when i'm alone
I think about him and great really bummed out. I'm sure, with
time that will pass and I feel that it's getting better every day.
I still had some extra cat food so I told my parents that I was
going to head down to the Nashua Humane Society and give them all
the cat food. My dad told me to save it because he wants to take
me down to the humane society and get another kitten. I'm a little
paranoid about getting a kitten and something bad happening to it.
But I would love another cat. No other animal can take the place
of Frito (I still have his pictures in my office) but I also can't
hep but think of these poor animals that are in cages in the pound
that need a home and love so badly and my family can give that to
a kitty in the pound. So i've decided to do it. Now, what I
need is some advice on the things to look for when deciding on picking
out my kitty at the pound. We are going this Sat.. This time, I want
to walk in with my eyes opened.
Thanks so much everyone!
Chris
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| 2660.16 | Love heals all wounds | CRUISE::NDC | | Wed Jul 12 1989 12:26 | 10 |
| I'm glad to hear that you're getting another cat! I got
Bumpytail only 2 days after I lost Kathryn. I just couldn't
stand coming home to an empty house. (you have Dusty and that
helps, I'm sure) True, it will never be the same, but just the
presence of another cat is so comforting and they need your love
so much, you just find yourself loving the new kitty and as they
say "Love heals all wounds". Well it sure helps!
Let us know how you make out.
Nancy DC
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| 2660.17 | | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | | Wed Jul 12 1989 12:46 | 22 |
| As far as what to look for, check to see that the kitten's eyes
are clear and bright. If there is a discharge from the eyes, or
mucus stuck around the eyes or nose, then the kitten may have a
cold or maybe is just getting over one. Also, check inside the
ears to see if they are clean and pink. If you see black dirt or
crust, the kitten may have ear mites. Also, check under the tail
for little white, rice-like pieces, these could indicate that the
kitten has tapeworm. Also, take a quick peak in the litter box
in his cage. Diarrhea could be an indicator of worms, or tummy
upsets.
Most humane societies will give you a coupon for a discount on an
initial vet visit. This must be done within the first 72 hours.
I would definitely take them up on this. I would take the kitten
straight from the pound to the vet. Have it checked thoroughly,
and have a felv test done. Get all this done in the beginning before
you get too attached to the kitten, just in case it is not healthy
and must be returned to the pound.
Good luck to you, I hope you find a wonderful feline friend.
Jo
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| 2660.18 | | FSHQA2::RWAXMAN | A Cat Makes a Purrfect Friend | Wed Jul 12 1989 13:21 | 14 |
| Chris, I'm glad to hear you are considering another kitten, and
a homeless one at that! I still cry whenever I think of Shelby
but it does get easier as each day passes. Both Frito and Shelby's
destinys had been planned since birth... but we are very lucky and
special to have had them share our lives, if only for a short time.
A new kitten will be just the right medicine to help cure the awful,
aching hurt you are feeling now.
I'm sure there will be lots of kittens at the humane society to
choose from. Good luck and let us know of your choice!
/Roberta
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| 2660.19 | | HDLITE::FEASE | Andrea Midtmoen Fease | Wed Jul 12 1989 13:32 | 20 |
| Hi Chris,
You will probably also want to look for a kitten that's active,
one that comes up to you when you're looking. I did the opposite ;-) ;
I went for the little orange tabby shivering in the corner. It took
almost 5 years to get little Loki from the point of running whenever
anyone came near (especially men, or anyone with *shoes* on; I got him
in NYC and perhaps he and his family were kicked by little boys??) to
staying in the same room with and even allowing a stranger to pet him.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd still pick the little shiverer;
guess I can't resist the little underdog ;-) . Plus I figured if I
didn't take him that he'd either grow up at the shelter (it was
no-kill) or be taken by someone who would give up on him and put him
back on the streets. It took a *lot* of hard work and understanding
though; I think you may want a kitty that's a little easier handling.
But you never know ... go with what your heart tells you ...
- Andrea
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| 2660.20 | | VIDEO::MORRISSEY | First class ticket to ecstasy | Wed Jul 12 1989 14:20 | 13 |
|
Great to hear!!
I will be shortly volunteering at the Nashua Humane
Society (just waiting for the schedule) and I can
tell you that when I was in there about 3-4 weeks ago,
there were LOTS of kittens looking for a new loving
home...and if you're anything like me, you'll fall
in love with each and every one of them.!!
Good luck!
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| 2660.21 | | CRUISE::NDC | | Wed Jul 12 1989 15:44 | 10 |
| There are also many many deserving cats in this file. The
older ones are especially in need of good homes. Its so hard
to place an adult cat. If you got a cat through feline you'd
have an excellent chance of getting a cat in good physical
condition. I seem to recall a note about a double pawed tiger
who's 10 mons old, already neutered and looking for a home.
And there's Michele's little medium-haired sisters. You have
such a selection to chose from.
Enjoy
Nancy
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| 2660.22 | New Kitty? | WR2FOR::HARPHAM_LY | | Wed Jul 12 1989 17:27 | 6 |
|
Did you get a new kitty yet?!?!?
Lynn, Molly, and Iago
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| 2660.23 | | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen, Sweetie, & Holly; in Calif. | Wed Jul 12 1989 19:28 | 10 |
| The warning about looking for an outgoing cat
reminds me of the last time I was at a local shelter. Someone had
just turned in a pet cat, and the poor baby was shivering in terror
in the back of the cage, obviously with no idea of what had happened
to it or why there were so many other cats and people around.
So, I don't think looking specifically for an outgoing cat is
going to tell you much. Unless the cat is very self-possessed or
has been at the shelter for awhile, it could just be temporarily
frightened or disoriented.
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| 2660.24 | Follow your heart | CRUISE::NDC | | Thu Jul 13 1989 08:53 | 12 |
| I remember when I got Bumpytail - 2 days after losing Kathryn.
She also huddled in the back of the cage. She wasn't even
crazy about me when the shelter worker took her out of the cage.
But something told me this was the cat so we took her home. She
eventually turned into one of the sweetest, most loving little
lap cats in the world. She was EXACTLY what I needed to ease my
pain. My boyfriend said several months later "I don't know how
you ever knew that she had that kind of personality. She was
exactly the right cat for you."
So I guess the moral is "follow your heart"
Nancy DC
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| 2660.25 | New addition to our family | KOBAL::CJOHNSON | Calgon... Take Me Away!! | Tue Jul 18 1989 21:50 | 24 |
|
This past Sat. I went to the Nashua Humane Society. There were
plenty of cats there. There were some 8 week olds and some 12
week olds and adult cats. Of course, I wanted all of them
but I knew that I could only have one. My biggest mistake
was taking a lot of them out of their cages and holding them.
After holding them it was very hard to let them go and put them
back in their cages. They would cry and hold out their little
paws and try to grab me. I knew that the 8 wk. old kittys would
find a home much faster than the older ones. So, I took an 11 week
old tiger kitty. We named him "Tigger". He seems to be a very
healthy, friendly, and hyper kitty! I looked in his ears for mites,
his eyes for any buildup and let him run around a bit. It made my
heart brake walking out of there and all the cats are looking at me
meowing wanting me to take them home. At least one cat got to get
out of the cage and into a home. I must say though, that the
humane society was very clean and the staff was very nice. Their
cages were clean and so were the cats. I'm taking Tigger to the
vets this Thursday for a check up. It's taken my mind off of Frito,
not totally of course, but it's made it much easier for me.
Chris and Tigger too!
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| 2660.26 | | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen, Sweetie, & Holly; in Calif. | Wed Jul 19 1989 01:14 | 8 |
| happy day for Tigger! I wish I could take them all home too. This
reminds me of the Kathy cartoon: "Some day I will have a bigger
house so I can have more pets. Some day I will have a HUGE house, so I
can take 200 pets home from the humane society. Some day I will
buy an ENTIRE CITY for the pets at the humane society....."
I'm sure Frito is happy about Tigger too.
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| 2660.27 | | CRUISE::NDC | | Wed Jul 19 1989 08:44 | 5 |
| I'm glad to hear you have a new kitty, Chris. I look forward
to hearing lots of stories about his antics.
It really does help, doesn't it :-)
Nancy DC
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| 2660.28 | | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | | Wed Jul 19 1989 13:03 | 4 |
| Chris, that is great news, both for you and for Tigger. I am sure
that you will make each other very happy.
Jo
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| 2660.29 | | AIMHI::OFFEN | | Fri Aug 04 1989 17:41 | 12 |
| Chris,
Just read reply .25 and was so happy for you. I know Tigger is going
to be a much loved kitty.
Congratulations on your new baby.
Sandi (mom to Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder too)
P.S. I would love to take them all but...........
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