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| 659.1 | Keep on smiling! | BPSOF::EGYED | Per aspera ad astra | Mon Nov 22 1993 02:52 | 4 |
| Congrats to Lefty, and thanks to CC. Might people be so kind as our
furballs...
Nat
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| 659.2 | | MAYES::MERRITT | Kitty City | Mon Nov 22 1993 08:11 | 5 |
| Happy to see Lefty found a home...and a name,,,and was accepted
by the "crew". Please continue to share stories....because I
know Lefty will have a wonderful, loving life.
Sandy
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| 659.3 | | MVDS00::FRASER | Mobius Loop; see other side | Mon Nov 22 1993 12:17 | 30 |
| Thanks folks! I have to say a few words about the people at
Central in Leominster - Eileen presented us with a card telling
us how much they would all miss Lefty and had taken the trouble
to cut out a pic of a row of Siamooses very similar to a pic we
had shown her when we first went to meet Lefty. Very nice,
caring people, especially Eileen and the blonde woman at the
desk (whose name I've forgotten - anyone help?) The practise
covered the operation costs (amputation to the shoulder socket
and the neutering) and we covered the shots).
Lefty is settling in very well - keeping himself to himself for
now but very responsive to Sandy and myself - I came in through
the slider last night after taking the pup out and Lefty
hurtled out of the bathroom where he'd been keeping Sandy
company and raced across to my feet with a squeak, for head
rubs and attention. He clears (with a single bound!) the
barrier we put across the doorway to keep the pup in the
kitchen area and makes a good three-point landing with no
problems and the only thing he's having difficulty with for now
is "covering-up" after he's used the litter-box. You can see
him trying to figure out how to balance himself to get some
scraping done - most frustrating for him; you can almost sense
the "ghost limb" working.
He's a real good natured big mog and once his fur grows back
and the scar heals and he gets some practise in getting around,
especially jumping, he'll be just fine!
Andy
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| 659.4 | | ASABET::MANDERSON | | Tue Nov 23 1993 15:33 | 14 |
| So happy to hear that Left made it through the surgery and was adopted
by such a caring and loving family.
I can personally attest to the wonderful people at Central Animal
Hospital - Lefty is off to a great start.
I believe the person you are referring to - from CAH - is Linda.
She is extremely knowledgeable and great to talk to when you have lots
of questions to be answered and the doctors are busy with patients.
My best wishes to you all!
Marilyn
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| 659.5 | Congratulations! | LJSRV1::MARX | | Tue Nov 23 1993 16:52 | 13 |
| I'm so happy that things worked out for you with Lefty. I was at
Central Animal Hospital last week with three of my "girls" and Linda
brought Lefty out so I could see him. I put the note in Feline for a
home for him and saw him before the leg was amputated. He looks great
and is really a handsome guy! I was amazed how well he was already
walking just a few days after losing his leg.
Thanks for giving him a loving home.
Best wishes,
Donna and gang of 6 "fur people"
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| 659.6 | Bad news....... | MVDS00::BELFORTI | PFYOWS | Wed Dec 15 1993 11:38 | 29 |
| I just got off the phone with Andy! He and Sandy took Lefty to their
vet today, not sure why or what gave them the idea to have him
checked..... I was too upset to ask!
Lefty has a mass in his abdomen. They aren't sure what it is. It
could be lesions from the accident, or ?????? The vet is going to call
the vet who took care of him after the accident and compare notes with
her. Most likely he will be going under the knife, again, to see what
is what. The vet doesn't feel they can get an accurate "look" with
just xrays and/or ultrasound.
Andy and Sandy told him that if it came to surgery, do it! And if it
turned out to be a malignancy... to not let Lefty wake up. They feel
with everything Lefty has gone through, he would be better off this
way. I know Andy and Sandy VERY WELL, and know this was a very hard
decision for them to make.... but I too feel like they do. He has been
in a very loving home for a month, he knows how much he is loved; and
if the worse happens, he will go to Kitty Heaven knowing the love he
had at the end!
I am keeping my fingers crossed, but at the moment it really does not
look too good for the poor little guy!!!
Andy or I will keep everyone posted on what happens! Send him/them
your good vibes, they need it right now!
Hugs and pats,
M-L
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| 659.7 | Hugs and prayers for lefty... | SALEM::SHAW | | Wed Dec 15 1993 12:59 | 1 |
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| 659.8 | Lots of Positive energy for Lefty! | EARRTH::DREYER | Jingle my bells! | Wed Dec 15 1993 14:09 | 5 |
| Poor little guy, I hope he makes it.
Laura
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| 659.9 | | MAGEE::MERRITT | Kitty City | Wed Dec 15 1993 14:14 | 5 |
| Please let Sandy and Andy know that my thoughts and prayers
are with them!! Please keep us posted....and I hope Lefty
will come home again.
Sandy
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| 659.10 | | MVDS00::BELFORTI | PFYOWS | Fri Dec 17 1993 10:07 | 14 |
| I have not heard from Andy yet today, Lefty went in this morning for
his surgery. They were going to try to schedule an ultrasound, but
with the holidays and all; even if they got it done chances are the
results wouldn't be in for a week or more, and why make him wait seeing
as he probably will have to have the surgery anyway. I told Andy to
send me a note as soon as he knows something. I am not really
concentrating on work too much. Lefty is such a nice boy... I hate to
think what might happen. I am trying to send nothing but possitive
vibes his way!
I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything.
M-L
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| 659.11 | Posting an e-mail message from Andy | MVDS00::BELFORTI | PFYOWS | Fri Dec 17 1993 14:41 | 22 |
| From: SPEZKO::FRASER 17-DEC-1993 12:26:14.21
To: MVDS00::BELFORTI
CC: FRASER
Subj: RE: Christmas get-together
Looks like Lefty has some lives left after all - ruptured/split
spleen and the lining had healed around it. Our vet and Eileen
say it's incredible he just didn't bleed to death following the
accident. We should have him home tomorrow! Screen's blurry
He also called and left a message on my machine! Lefty is OK! Poor
little guy!
I just want to thank everyone for sending him your good vibes... it
seems to have worked! Andy is out for the next 2 weeks, but I will be
trying to get over there to see Lefty once he settles in again!
Thanks again,
M-L
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| 659.12 | YAY!! | JULIET::RUSSELLPE_ST | | Fri Dec 17 1993 14:49 | 4 |
| What wonderful news! Sounds like Lefty is one tough kitty. Give my
best to Andy and to Lefty. (Hugs to Lefty when you see him).
Steffi
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| 659.13 | Makes Up in Heart What He Lacks in Legs | LJSRV2::FEHSKENS | Please note change of NODE | Fri Dec 17 1993 15:34 | 9 |
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That's great to hear. Scratch his head behind his ears and rub his
little tummy for me when he's feeling up to it.
Some of these cats are invincible.
len (who's wondering why he's getting weepy about a cat he knows only
by words...but it is a pretty heroicly touching story)
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| 659.14 | Thanks to M-L for posting the updates! :^) | SPEZKO::FRASER | Mobius Loop; see other side | Fri Dec 17 1993 17:02 | 27 |
| Thanks for the thoughts, prayers and the kind words, folks!
Lefty will be home tomorrow morning just after 8.00am (they
open at 8.00am!) :^)
When I took him in this morning and handed him over to Wayne at
Northside Animal Hospital, I wondered if I'd see Lefty again
and I was thinking how cruel it would be for all Lefty has gone
through, found a home with warmth, food and love to go like
this. Tough to drive and walk with fingers, toes and eyes
crossed.
He's used up a few of his lives - by rights he should have bled
to death when the car hit him. His spleen was ruptured into
three parts and his intestinal wall was torn. The mass turned
out to be the healing of the wall around the damaged spleen, so
Wayne sewed him up again and thinks he's going to be fine as is
with no need to operate further!
I'm looking forward to having him lollop around after me and
flomp at my feet for rubs, not to mention him grafting himself
to my lap whenever I sit down. :^)
Andy (and Sandy&CC&Jenny&Taz&Spike&Beau&Smudge&Jaco_the_dawg)
who all wish you all the very best for the holidays and the New
Year!
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| 659.15 | THANKS GOODNESS | ASDG::GALLAGHER | | Fri Dec 17 1993 18:24 | 11 |
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Glad to hear that Lefty is going to be okay. I was at Central Animal
Hospital this morning. They had just received a Christmas card from
Andy, Sandy and Lefty. Inside the card was a picture of Lefty and
the technician Cathy shared the photo with me. Handsome boy you have
there. Lefty really touched their hearts. Dr. Mulcahey was very
happy to receive the photo.
Happy holidays!
Mary, Katie, Mandy & Cali
Cagney & Lacey too! (dogs)
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| 659.16 | | SUBURB::THOMASH | The Devon Dumpling | Mon Dec 20 1993 04:55 | 4 |
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Great news, and I hope you all have a great Christmas.
Heather
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| 659.17 | Lefty : the final update. | SPEZKO::FRASER | Mobius Loop; see other side | Sun Mar 13 1994 09:38 | 15 |
| Lefty died last night from congestive heart failure.
He never really bounced back after the surgery and has slowly
been deteriorating, so we took him down to Central yesterday
(Saturday) and we just had a call from Dr. Moss telling us he
was gone and there was nothing more we could have done.
Lousy year so far, what with CC a couple of weeks ago and now
Lefty. :*(
Thanks to all for your best wishes for Lefty, at least he knew
some good times and love in his short life.
Andy
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| 659.18 | | EARRTH::DREYER | Make new friends, but keep the old! | Mon Mar 14 1994 07:03 | 8 |
| Andy,
Big hugs to you, how terrible to go through two losses so close together to
each other. You did all you could for Lefty. He's out of pain now, and
will remain with you always in your cherished memories.
Hugs,
Laura
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| 659.19 | | MAGEE::MERRITT | Kitty City | Mon Mar 14 1994 07:58 | 6 |
| Andy and Sandy...my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lefty was
loved...that's all that matters.
Sincerely...
Sandy
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| 659.20 | Sniff, sniff... | EASI::GEENEN | Vescere bracis meis. | Mon Mar 14 1994 10:22 | 7 |
| Poor guy! I really feel for you, too, having just gone through losing
a dearly loved kitty myself. The pain and heartache do subside with
time, although at first it doesn't seem like it ever could. Think
about the good times you had together, no matter how short they may
have been. Remember the love you shared.
Carl
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| 659.21 | Life isn't fair sometimes | JARETH::GOGOLIN | | Mon Mar 14 1994 17:10 | 7 |
| I'm so sorry you lost Lefty, especially so soon after CC. That is
really tough to take.
Think how much much it must have meant to Lefty to have had such a
wonderful home for the time he was with you.
Linda
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| 659.22 | Hugs in return... | SPEZKO::FRASER | Mobius Loop; see other side | Mon Mar 14 1994 18:08 | 6 |
| Thanks to all of you kind, caring folks for the hugs and the
good wishes both here and in mail for the loss of our CC and
our Lefty - you have helped, probably more than you realise!
Andy (&Sandy)
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| 659.23 | I think of you. | BPSOF::EGYED | Per aspera ad astra | Wed Mar 16 1994 07:41 | 1 |
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| 659.24 | | SUBURB::THOMASH | The Devon Dumpling | Thu Mar 17 1994 10:13 | 9 |
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I am very sorry to hear about Lefty, at least his last months were in
a good home.
Heather
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