Charlie the Lonesome Sweetheart

tracilicious · 11-27-2005, 10:29 AM

Arrrrgh! I'm so sorry you guys are going through this tough kitty time.

Chris, you've mentioned that you feel like Charlie has a message for you. Maybe it isn't so much that he has a message from you, but that he sensed something within you that he needs. It seems that what he needs could be one of two things. Perhaps he sensed that you are selfless enough to allow him to gracefully leave the world even though you love him so much. Or maybe it's that he knew he would find a safe haven with you guys until his time here is through. What a grueling task it must be to try and decipher that message.

If you go the backyard route, can you ensure that he won't come in contact with your other kitties? Do you feel like he would be happy out there? Are you prepared to face the tough end that feline HIV brings? If the answer to those is yes, then maybe that's a good route to go.

Our thoughts are with you guys, and Charlie. Give him a smooch for me.

wendybeth · 11-27-2005, 11:45 AM

I wonder if there is a rescue facility for kitties like Charlie- one that takes care of kitties with FIV? It's just a rotten choice to have to make. I honestly don't know what I would do in your place. I suppose ultimately I would do as the vet suggested, but I would feel completely ****ty about it. Then I would go and adopt another kitty, in honor of Charlie.

Snowflake · 11-27-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

I wonder if there is a rescue facility for kitties like Charlie- one that takes care of kitties with FIV? It's just a rotten choice to have to make. I honestly don't know what I would do in your place. I suppose ultimately I would do as the vet suggested, but I would feel completely ****ty about it. Then I would go and adopt another kitty, in honor of Charlie.

I don't know the answer, but I did find a source for cat rescue in California. The listing is a PDF and you can find it here, courtesy of a Dog Rescue site.

I'm clinging to hope, but I do think I can say, based on what you've told us, Charlie is doubly blessed to have both of you caring for him. Clearly his kitty-dar was working 100%.

Donna

wendybeth · 11-27-2005, 12:50 PM

Hey, I just found this place online: FIV Cats.

Check it out- some very good and positive info here.

11-27-2005, 10:29 AM	#1
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Arrrrgh! I'm so sorry you guys are going through this tough kitty time. Chris, you've mentioned that you feel like Charlie has a message for you. Maybe it isn't so much that he has a message from you, but that he sensed something within you that he needs. It seems that what he needs could be one of two things. Perhaps he sensed that you are selfless enough to allow him to gracefully leave the world even though you love him so much. Or maybe it's that he knew he would find a safe haven with you guys until his time here is through. What a grueling task it must be to try and decipher that message. If you go the backyard route, can you ensure that he won't come in contact with your other kitties? Do you feel like he would be happy out there? Are you prepared to face the tough end that feline HIV brings? If the answer to those is yes, then maybe that's a good route to go. Our thoughts are with you guys, and Charlie. Give him a smooch for me. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I wonder if there is a rescue facility for kitties like Charlie- one that takes care of kitties with FIV? It's just a rotten choice to have to make. I honestly don't know what I would do in your place. I suppose ultimately I would do as the vet suggested, but I would feel completely ****ty about it. Then I would go and adopt another kitty, in honor of Charlie. __________________
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Hey, I just found this place online: FIV Cats. Check it out- some very good and positive info here. __________________
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