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After More Than 10 Years Without A Friend

LS Support View Member Profile	Jul 4 2006, 02:36 PM Post #1
Forum Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Midwest USA Member No.: 1	i am pleased to announce a new addition to the lightning-strike family: he has no name yet (tho he has been called "chubs") and is the product of a tabby tom mixed with a persian queen. the vet (my ex wife) says he is a scrapper and should be a large cat, much like my tribble was. had not planned to get a new kitty, but she sent me a picture and well, i am a total sucker for male tabbys my family will need to see if anyone is severely allergic, so this will be a one-week "trial" and we are to pick him up on Sunday. better photo to come, but here is one sent to me via a camera phone: R.I.P. Freaky April 20 2006 - January 16 2007. Attached image(s) -------------------- While all people here help each other, there are times where an advanced degree of help may be needed. If at any time you feel overwhelmed or consumed by grief, it is always best to seek professional help.

Kim R. View Member Profile	Jul 4 2006, 11:15 PM Post #2
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 463 Joined: 19-May 05 Member No.: 892	You don't have to be a sucker for a male tabby to be a sucker for that little face!! He is a doll! His eyes are just beautiful. I am so glad that you have finally decided to bring in another furry family member. I'm sure Tribble is thinking 'what took ya so long !'. I'm sure that 'Chubs' (which is pretty cute if you ask me) will live the life of a king. I am truly happy for you both! Congrats! I can't wait to see more photos... Kim -------------------- http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=49686 http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

SJ J & S SJ J & S View Member Profile	Jul 5 2006, 08:01 AM Post #3
Group: Moderators Posts: 661 Joined: 27-June 03 Member No.: 4	Oh Marc i am so pleased for you, im sure Tribble is dancing for joy. Chubs is adorable you lucky thing you. Love Sue. ps is he going to be a moderator -------------------- Jude & Sadie, too well loved to be forgotten

Phinny1 View Member Profile	Jul 5 2006, 08:53 AM Post #4
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 108 Joined: 25-January 06 Member No.: 1,372	What an adorable little guy! I can understand why you took him. Send more pics! -------------------- Moo - I miss your walrus kisses. Rocky - What a gift it was to have you in in our lives. My heart aches daily for you and I can't wait to see you again. ...love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation."- Kahlil Gibran

Sidney's Buddy View Member Profile	Jul 7 2006, 03:30 PM Post #5
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 91 Joined: 21-March 06 From: Westchester County, New York Member No.: 1,481	Congratulations on the new addition to your family. I hope that he brings you a ton of fun and many wonderful years of companionship. -------------------- Sidney, Bergie you know that you are the light of my life. We will miss and love you forever.

LS Support View Member Profile	Jul 7 2006, 05:31 PM Post #6
Forum Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Midwest USA Member No.: 1	thanks everybody! i am picking the lil guy up on sunday, fingers crossed my wife's allergies don't kick up enough for us to have to bring him back. that would not be fun. photos coming, you can bet -------------------- While all people here help each other, there are times where an advanced degree of help may be needed. If at any time you feel overwhelmed or consumed by grief, it is always best to seek professional help.

Muffins View Member Profile	Jul 12 2006, 11:24 AM Post #7
Group: Moderators Posts: 776 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 245	Hi Marc & Family!! What a precious baby boy !! I'm thrilled for all of you and will say my prayers & keep fingers crossed that there are no furcat allergies in the household!!!! More pictures when you can..... I know that Tribble is smiling down from Rainbow's Bridge with his approval . Love, Denise -------------------- Our Beloved Girl, Ernestine (AKA) "Ernie-Bird" April, 1984 - February 7, 2004 *AFFA* *Forever, you will ALWAYS live on in our hearts!* DEPARTED FROM EARTH, NEVER FORGOTTEN.... Love, Mom & Dad xoxoxoxoxo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."* Immanuel Kant "Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight" Albert Schweitzer

Ken Albin View Member Profile	Aug 1 2006, 11:58 PM Post #8
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 504 Joined: 30-April 05 From: St. Augustine, Florida Member No.: 854	Uh oh! Marc's 'sucker light' is on. Congratulations and I don't blame you a bit for grabbing this jewel up. What an adorable face! I hope everything works out well allergy-wise. Please post more photos as soon as possible and let us know how the rascal is doing. All the best, Ken Albin -------------------- Daddy Cat left this world at the age of 17. His tribute page is at Daddy Cat's Tribute Page

SJ J & S SJ J & S View Member Profile	Aug 2 2006, 07:40 AM Post #9
Group: Moderators Posts: 661 Joined: 27-June 03 Member No.: 4	Have you decided on a name yet? and how is he getting on, no allergies i hope. -------------------- Jude & Sadie, too well loved to be forgotten

LS Support View Member Profile	Aug 2 2006, 03:13 PM Post #10
Forum Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Midwest USA Member No.: 1	my wife has grown quite attached, and he to her as well. few complaints about sinus problems, but no allergies per se. so i think he is a keeper! his name is Freaky and he is an unusual kitty, very brave and acts like he owns the place already (ok, i know that is not that unusual). he loves to eat dog food, which i thought cats hated. freaky is also very polite about his claws, which suprises me as well, tribby used to make my arms into hamburger (a young man's kitty, go figure freaky does bring back fond memories of tribby, even after all these years. but he is not tribby, thats for sure, and when i try to compare the two it most often ends in my disappointment. i think tribby was a very special animal, and none other can compare. but freaky is a fun kitten, just as kittens should be -------------------- While all people here help each other, there are times where an advanced degree of help may be needed. If at any time you feel overwhelmed or consumed by grief, it is always best to seek professional help.

SJ J & S SJ J & S View Member Profile	Aug 3 2006, 01:18 PM Post #11
Group: Moderators Posts: 661 Joined: 27-June 03 Member No.: 4	Guess hes got your heart allready though eh -------------------- Jude & Sadie, too well loved to be forgotten

LS Support View Member Profile	Jan 14 2007, 02:13 PM Post #12
Forum Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Midwest USA Member No.: 1	sad to say, i took this little guy to the hospital late last night. he may have FIP or a bad liver. he is at our vet now for tests, etc. 8 mos old and he could die soon. what a tragedy. i wait 10 years to get another kitty and now this happens -------------------- While all people here help each other, there are times where an advanced degree of help may be needed. If at any time you feel overwhelmed or consumed by grief, it is always best to seek professional help.

AlleysMama View Member Profile	Jan 14 2007, 02:27 PM Post #13
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 625 Joined: 13-December 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 2,356	Oh no! What a darling kitty, I really hope he pulls through this and doesn't turn out to have a serious problem. I'll be thinking of you and freaky, hoping for the best. Please keep us posted. -------------------- Read Alley's Story May 1, 1997 to December 9, 2006 - Always in My Heart

Muffins View Member Profile	Jan 14 2007, 03:59 PM Post #14
Group: Moderators Posts: 776 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 245	Dear (((((((((Marc & family)))))))))) Oh Marc, I'm so sorry! I'll definitely be sending prayers & healing thoughts straight to your little guy...... Please keep us informed of how he's doing, and how you are getting along, too - okay? Miracles can & do happen..... Thinking of you & your family at this very difficult time..... Peace & Love, Denise & Ben -------------------- Our Beloved Girl, Ernestine (AKA) "Ernie-Bird" April, 1984 - February 7, 2004 *AFFA* *Forever, you will ALWAYS live on in our hearts!* DEPARTED FROM EARTH, NEVER FORGOTTEN.... Love, Mom & Dad xoxoxoxoxo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."* Immanuel Kant "Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight" Albert Schweitzer

vizsla-angel View Member Profile	Jan 15 2007, 05:44 AM Post #15
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 148 Joined: 1-January 07 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 2,400	NOOO!!!!! I refuse to accept that anything bad will happen. All my prayers are with you, Freaky & the rest of the family. Love, V -------------------- Help a "throw away" ~ adopt a gun-shy hunting dog or retired greyhound. www.petfinder.com

Moose Mom View Member Profile	Jan 15 2007, 06:00 PM Post #16
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 842 Joined: 27-October 06 Member No.: 2,225	Oh no! You, your family and Freaky are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Lori -------------------- Lori For some of my Bridge kids. Butch 1974-1996 Alex 1981-1996 Moose 1996-2006 Mommy loves and misses you guys. She remember's all of you, even though it's too many to name each one. I can't wait to see you again.

LS Support View Member Profile	Jan 16 2007, 10:32 AM Post #17
Forum Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Midwest USA Member No.: 1	the Dx is FIP. so tonight around 6pm the family is visiting freaky at the clinic for our last goodbyes. my wife will probably stay behind for the euthanasia, sadly i can no longer handle these type of things in my life. i think this is a sign that having a pet is not to be. we will wait a while and consider carefully if we are to adopt another kitty. moved this to the appropriate forum, thanks for understanding. -------------------- While all people here help each other, there are times where an advanced degree of help may be needed. If at any time you feel overwhelmed or consumed by grief, it is always best to seek professional help.

5catsmom View Member Profile	Jan 16 2007, 10:45 AM Post #18
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 479 Joined: 13-December 05 Member No.: 1,278	I don't know what the appropriate forum would be, but if you need to move this, I apologize for the inconvenience. I am so very sorry for the loss of this beautiful little guy, and for the pain which you and your family are suffering through. It just seems so inconceivable that this could happen after you waited so long to bring him into your family. I am certain that he had the best family and the best love any kittie could have - if that's any small consolation. "Sorry" just doesn't seem adequate enough to express my feelings, but you, your family, and of course little freaky will be in my prayers. This board has been such an incredible blessing to me, and through it I have found such a source of comfort that at times I'm convinced it's practically saved my life. For this to happen to you all and freaky just breaks my heart, as I know it does yours. I'm just so terribly sorry. God bless. Take care - Barbara

AlleysMama View Member Profile	Jan 16 2007, 11:43 AM Post #19
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 625 Joined: 13-December 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 2,356	I'm so sorry this happened. It doesn't necessarily mean that having a pet isn't meant to be though. I don't know what it means. Maybe it doesn't mean anything. Maybe its just horrible bad luck that you happened to choose one who didn't have long left. I wouldn't take that as a sign to give up though. Poor Freaky, may he rest in peace. I'm glad, as I'm sure Freaky is also, that he had a loving home for his last days. Maybe that was your purpose here, to give him that home, so that he would know the love and comfort of belonging somewhere, before his time was up. My thoughts are with you. -------------------- Read Alley's Story May 1, 1997 to December 9, 2006 - Always in My Heart

myhrtisbrkn View Member Profile	Jan 16 2007, 12:55 PM Post #20
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 635 Joined: 6-September 06 From: texas Member No.: 2,048	Marc, I'm so sorry for the tragic loss of your beautiful kitten. But, like my Mack's, or Copper's ,or Chelseas cancer it is a random tragedy. FIP IS A DISEASE, NOT A DESTINY. I don't believe the universe uses the deaths of innocents to manipulate human choices. This is the choice we make to open our homes and hearts to these vulnerable short-lived being, a grieve when their life is over, or to spare our hearts that pain by forgoing the joy. I know you are devastated right now, but ask yourself if you would really have missed the the pleasure of Freaky's company, and what would the last few months of his life had been like it you had? through my tears, Dayna -------------------- "You in heaven...be aware. When my day comes I will be there. Then open your gates and you will see....on wings you gave, they'll fly to me" QUOTE Blessed is he who has earned the love of an old dog. Rescue one, until there are none!

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