| 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 |
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I guess it's time to mention the passing of our other "old" cat, a
Himalayan. Marian N (named after a dear family friend, who herself was
a somewhat eccentric "cat lady") was almost 16 years old. We called
her "Meowie" because of her distinct (and quite lady-like) voice. She
was euthanized last week.
She was a Himalayan. When we got her (in Phoenix) Himmies were still
quite rare, and we bred her for about two years. We moved to Colorado
Springs, and since no suitable studs were were around, we had her
spayed.
She'd had a stroke about 2� hears ago. (Cats are remarkably resilient
- the only thing she couldn't do was jump up on the bed.) In the last
month she'd been wetting in places she shouldn't (bathroom rugs).
Took her to the vet, who diagnosed a urinary infection and warned of
kidney disease. Medicine shook the infection, but then she wouldn't
eat, and a return trip to the vet showed that the kidneys were
atrophieing at an advanced rate (just over the week). The doctor said
it would be "maintenance" from now on, and we decided that it wasn't
fair to her to put up with the pain that would have led to the
inevitible anyway.
After Dolly passed away last year (3698) Meowie was our only cat.
Now, we're looking for two Himmies, although I'm goign to take my time
for just the right kittens (I can't wait, Valerie!).
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 4802.1 | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Thu Jul 18 1991 17:05 | 2 | |
I'm sorry about Marian.
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| 4802.2 | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Thu Jul 18 1991 20:57 | 3 | |
I am sorry about Marian too. Losing them is so hard.
Jo
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| 4802.3 | WILLEE::MERRITT | Fri Jul 19 1991 09:16 | 8 | ||
So sorry to hear about Marian. You must have many wonderful
memories to keep you in smiles for years to come.
Kitty hugs from all of us...
Sandy (Tamba, Poco, Barkley, Agnes, Chloe, Dewey and Abby)
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| 4802.4 | SANFAN::BALZERMA | Fri Jul 19 1991 15:54 | 7 | ||
I too, am sorry to hear of your loss. If you were referring to Valerie
Rossi in your basenote you will have beautiful new babies... :')
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| 4802.5 | Me Too | SANFAN::FOSSATJU | Fri Jul 19 1991 18:03 | 3 | |
So sorry for your loss.
Giudi + Pippin, Gino & StItCh
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| 4802.6 | We're so sorry | TPMARY::TAMIR | ACMS design while-u-wait | Sat Jul 20 1991 10:17 | 7 |
Tony,
Sorry to hear about your loss. The house must seem so empty...
Himmies are so wonderful...and you need at least 2, maybe 3!
Mary, 2 Himmies and 5 towncats
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| 4802.7 | ODIXIE::BANTEKAS | Mon Jul 22 1991 12:48 | 5 | ||
Very sorry to hear about Marion...It's hard to make those decisions but
watching one of your furry friends in pain and distress is not east (or
right) either....our thoughts are with you...
Gloria, TaiTai, and Figaro (now called at times FiggieLoo or dingbat
cat)
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| 4802.8 | USDEV1::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Thu Jul 25 1991 09:30 | 5 | |
I think you must love Marian very much to be able to let her go and
be at peace. You are very brave.
I have added the name Marian N. to the Silver Lining Memorial list.
Nancy DC
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