[Felvtalk] Spice didn't make it

[Amani Oakley]

Judith

I am so sorry. It is heartbreaking, I know. I too wish the vet community would get cracking on finding a cure for this horrible disease, but my experience is that there is very little research or interest in looking into cat health, because too many people consider them disposable and will not spend huge amounts of money on them (unlike dogs). Groups like this one are doing what we can to share our experiences to help others in the same boat, and I so wish we could have helped Spice.

But Spice was obviously so loved and she would have known that. My heart is tortured, knowing there are so many others out there who will never know the kindness and love that Spice was lucky enough to have had in her life. And yes. Please go out there and pick up a few stray kittens to tame. Ferals make excellent companions, especially if you can catch them early on. Share your wonderful home with other babies who need one.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of judith cook
Sent: August-14-18 4:26 PM
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Spice didn't make it

I have been putting off and putting off this letter.  I had high hopes for Spice.  She started out responding well to the treatment, and I really thought that we'd make it.  However, after about a month, she suddenly started having trouble breathing.  The vet took x-rays, and she had an enlarged  heart, was retaining water in her abdomen, and had a tumor on her liver.  I decided that she'd had enough, and had her euthanized.  She was purring the whole time, and went quietly as I petted her.  Thank all of you for your encouragement and your information and your research.  I do wish we'd find a sure-fire cure, and REALLY wish people would get their cats vaccinated young.  My big cat, Budda, misses her, I can tell, even though they were not close buddies.  There are a couple of stray kittens who have showed up in on my street, and I'm going to try to catch and tame them.  I've done it before, and contrary to common opinion, I have found that they make fine pets.  My best to all of you and your kitties.
Judy
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