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Prayers for my 24 year old kittie -- (doing much better now)
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Posted on 07/20/2006 11:51:19 AM PDT by freedumb2003
My kittie "Musica" is 24 years old. Up until now, she has done well but the vet says her thyroid is failing.
She has been with me for almost my entire adult life. She has been on thyroid (and other) medication for the last 6 years but it looks like the medication isn't working any more.
The vet said radiation therapy might work but 24 equates to over a hundred years old in human terms. It would be torture to put her through that. Even a trip to the vet is an ordeal.
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To: freedumb2003
See if it would be possible for her to survive the surgery. If it would really help her, go for it. That is providing you can afford it. She may seem sick right now but if it helps her she will feel better later. Is her heart strong? If she dies during surgery you know she would have died any way. If you decide to give her a chance providing it is at all feasible you will know that you did all that you could do. Who knows you may get several more years with her. If you do decide for surgery I am sure the sooner the better. Maybe it is already too late. In any event I believe animals are in heaven, after all we come back with The LORD Jesus Christ riding horses. May the LORD bless you whatever you decide. Will pray for you.
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posted on
07/20/2006 10:11:34 PM PDT
by
Bellflower
(A Brand New Day Is Coming!)
To: sionnsar; NicknamedBob; Harmless Teddy Bear; Irish_Thatcherite; tuliptree76
Can one or all of you ping the gang?
I need all the help I can get.
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posted on
07/21/2006 4:42:08 PM PDT
by
freedumb2003
(A Conservative will die for individual freedom. A Liberal will kill you for the good of society.)
To: Darksheare; scott0347; timpad; Conspiracy Guy; NYC GOP Chick; MeekOneGOP; Fedora; OSHA; cyborg; ...
freedumb2003 needs us ping
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posted on
07/21/2006 4:49:54 PM PDT
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow, real poverty)
To: freedumb2003
Prayers for your worried heart.
Of course heaven has pets. Wouldn't be heaven otherwise.
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posted on
07/21/2006 4:53:51 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
To: freedumb2003
Of course it does. Our pets are family. They'll be there to greet us just like everyone else.
Prayers for all of you....
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posted on
07/21/2006 4:54:07 PM PDT
by
Dead Corpse
(It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.- Aeschylus)
To: freedumb2003
No, He would not with hold any good thing from us in the next life.
Prayers for all three of you.
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posted on
07/21/2006 4:58:21 PM PDT
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow, real poverty)
To: freedumb2003; humblegunner
If nothing else, please pray for a heaven that includes our beloved pets.Can there be any doubt?
Not in my mind.
Prayers for all of you FRiend!
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posted on
07/21/2006 4:59:16 PM PDT
by
Eaker
(My Wife Rocks! - Travis McGee is my friend. “You’ll never need a gun, until you need it badly.”)
To: freedumb2003
I struggled with the same thing after I lost my 14 year old Lab.
I cried constantly for 2 weeks.
I couldn't stand the emptiness of the house.
I decided my gal primed me for love and I wasn't finished loving.
Adopted 2 orphan dogs.
They didn't replace my beloved Lab...They are their own personalities.
They helped me through the grief and delivered me to love again.
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posted on
07/21/2006 4:59:22 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
To: freedumb2003
You have my heartfelt prayers. We had to put our dog down last week and it was THE hardest thing ever.
I don't know about Heaven for animals, I really don't. I DO, however, wish it were so. He DOES say the lion will lie down with the lamb...
Do what's best for that kitty...not you. I know that it's hard to say goodbye, but if your baby will be better off...
Many many prayers...
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:06:20 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Get right with God....eternity is a long time.....)
To: freedumb2003
Prayers Up...
I know there is.
cause my MaximusRottus of 11 years is up there waiting for me.
there is a season...
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:12:12 PM PDT
by
Chode
(American Hedonist ©®)
To: freedumb2003
Our Mandy is 23. She's fading slowly but can still be a rip. LOL
I hear ya about facing the loss. Prayers for you and kitty.
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:12:23 PM PDT
by
DJ MacWoW
(If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
To: freedumb2003
Prayers.
I too have a cat and a dog. They are my little Angels. Search and read the "Rainbow Bridge"...God has a special place for Pets and their loved ones.
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:15:07 PM PDT
by
darkwing104
(Let's get dangerous)
To: freedumb2003
Wow! Your cat is a great age!
If nothing else, please pray for a heaven that includes our beloved pets.
I would imagine there is, any conscious being must have a soul, and because there is no such thing as sin or free will with an animal, at least not free will as we would understand it, there would only be an animal Heaven - there wouldn't be a Hell.
Anyway, prayers sent.
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:18:43 PM PDT
by
Irish_Thatcherite
(A vote for Bertie Ahern is a vote for Gerry Adams!|The IRA are actually terrorists, any questions?)
To: freedumb2003
I have heard, and choose to believe, that heaven will have everything that makes us happy. Since I believe I will be happy to have the presence of my beloved pets with me in heaven, I KNOW that pets are allowed there!
I will pray for you, your wife, and your beloved kitty. Heaven open it's gates for her, and God's arms comfort you and yours when the time comes for kitty to go home. I will pray that kitty doesn't suffer pain, and that when her time comes, she knows your family loves her and that you give her your blessing to pass so she doesn't suffer any anxiety in making the transition.
Bless you all for loving her so much.
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:23:02 PM PDT
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are eternal!)
To: freedumb2003; 4woodenboats; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; ...
Prayer ping.Please post your replies to freedumb2003
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freedumb2003, My prayers going up for your kitty Musica and your family.
Blessings,
trussell
If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:27:08 PM PDT
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are eternal!)
To: freedumb2003
My Mom was always terrified that her favorite dog would die before her, so we planned that if he did, we would go right away to the animal shelter and adopt a puppy. Going from something to complete nothing is so hard.
Perhaps you could consider this too. It wouldn't be the same cat, but at least could help a bit.
Blessings to you.
To: FourtySeven
I'll be praying for your beloved pet as well.
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:31:51 PM PDT
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are eternal!)
To: trussell
I am overwhelmed with the responses from everyone.
Thank you so much. Musica thanks you, too!
I just had a good talk with her and told her she needs to get that thyroid under control.
She gave me a standard cat answer :)
Mrs. FR also sends her thanks
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:33:00 PM PDT
by
freedumb2003
(A Conservative will die for individual freedom. A Liberal will kill you for the good of society.)
To: freedumb2003
Prayers and a big hug from me and my kitties.
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:35:26 PM PDT
by
Not A Snowbird
(Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
To: freedumb2003
Poor Kittie...
I love cats....
My friend loves cats and has had to have a couple of her cats euthanized.
One of them a few years ago ...and friend tears up when she talks about cats that are now gone.
They can call cat people crazy...I don't care.
She got a couple of cats this past December after another one of her cats got very sick with irritable bowel syndrome and had to be euthanized.
The house was bleak without cats.
She gets her cats from groups like P.A.W.S.
One cat was found wandering around covered with paint and infested with fleas and ear mites.
Another frequented dumpster around nursing home.
The two cats she has now ...their mom was ferel /stray and gave birth on somebodys front porch.
She gives cats good home.
Otherwise they would have had a short cruel life or a long cruel life.
Cats are very good company.
You have my sympathies
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posted on
07/21/2006 5:37:55 PM PDT
by
antmanbee
(I love cats)
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