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Cat Forum / General Topics / February 2004Need Help & Advice
My cat Binky is going to be 10 yrs old in April. He's so far been healthy up until about a yr or so ago when he had a urinary tract infection which cleared up well. Over the past month or two he has lost a LOT of weight. He hardly ever comes out from under my bed, hardly eats, and when he does...makes a mess around his bowl. Yesterday, after not eating for days... he started puking, and when I went to pick him up... he howled and moaned pitifully. And that's how he's been for the past days...listless, and cries horribly when you go to move him. He never drinks water from a bowl, and usually jumps up at the kitchen sink for a drink. Lately I've been carrying him over to the sink because he's too weak to get up himself. Too weak to move really. Right now I'm unemployed and living at home. My mom only gets an SSI check monthly...and we've barely been making ends meet to survive. We spent our last $50. bucks for the month today to take Binky to the vet. The vet examined him and said she couldn't tell what was wrong without xrays, bloodwork, etc. She found the hard spots in his stomach that I had found. She got her secretary to do an estimate, and it came to almost $600. bucks. I told her we couldn't afford that, so she said she'd try some medicine and to try to hydrate him. (he's painfully skinny now) That cost $150.. which they agreed to bill us till the 1st of the month. I talked with them and they said the were other alternatives, meaning euthanasia if we felt we couldn't afford treatment...so he wouldn't suffer. She did a bunch of calculations of his 6lb. weight, etc., and came up with a figure of $160. to put him down. I told her I am a recovering heroin addict, and if she was gonna OD him on China White Dope. And that I could kill my own 225lb self on 3 bags of Heroin for only $45 bucks. I know this is going to sound horrifying and will get negative responses, and I am crying as I type this...but does anyone know of a cheaper, "do it yourself" method of euthanasia for a cat that quick, easy, and not painful? It would break my heart and I probably would wimp out at the last minute...but I don't want to see him suffer if this antibiotic doesn't take effect. But unfortunately my situation can't afford otherwise. I have no one else to turn to for the amount of money it would cost just to properly diagnose him...let alone cure him. (That's IF he is curable after the diagnosis) I have access to hypodermic needles because of a diabetic friend if that helps. I am so devastatd and brokenhearted over this...but again don't want to see my Binky suffer due to my bad situation. Any advice would be extremely appreciated. Thank you. eddie Congrats to vanished@thedropofahat.com for winning the troll of the day award.... I've seen that topic posted many times before (do it yourself euthenasia for pet cat)..You should change the topic to reflect originality. do us a favor and OD on heroin yourself..leave the cat alone - if you have one, that is. If you can't afford to care for the cat - and it seems your prospects aren't good (long term) what are you doing with a cat anyway? Wished I had seen this before I replied to the idiot. > Congrats to vanished@thedropofahat.com > for winning the troll of the day award.... [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > that is. If you can't afford to care for the cat - and it seems your prospects > aren't good (long term) what are you doing with a cat anyway? > Wished I had seen this before I replied to the idiot. Thank you for your original kind hearted thoughts and input... I really was honest, and wasn't "trolling". It's a shame you follow a "go with the rest" sheep mentality. Unfortunately I live in a Yuppie watering hole of a town, and there aren't any cheaper vets around. That's exactly my predicament... High priced yuppie vets, no money, and shooting cats in the streets are frowned on in the city. Newsgroups seem to be he one place where you can be honest, bare your soul and feelings...and have them dumped on by a.sholes like in the above post. But thanks for your original kind words. eddie > Congrats to vanished@thedropofahat.com > for winning the troll of the day award.... [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > that is. If you can't afford to care for the cat - and it seems your prospects > aren't good (long term) what are you doing with a cat anyway? And I've seen a.sholes like you on newsgroups yell out "troll" just cuz they were too immature, insensitive, or too STOOPID to understand a person's situaton. I was being honest and sincere, and it broke my heart to think about it...let alone even have to mention it on a public forum. f.ck you DICKHEAD...and the horse you rode in on. I don't care WHAT you've "seen before". Not everyone has an extra $600 bucks to spend on diagnosing an animal's health...or for a cure afterward for that matter. Even the Vet discussed putting him down if we couldn't afford healthcare you j.rkoff. Things are tough for some people lately. And some people in a bad situation have to think realistically and do the best they can. I was looking for suggestions...not pinheaded judgemental comments like yours...you silly f.ck. 19 Feb 2004: > I was looking for suggestions...not pinheaded judgemental comments like > yours...you silly f.ck. You must excuse because euthanasia really isn't that expensive (~$75 US where I am, and this is expensive vet territory) Trying to euthanize your own pet has been brought up here time and time again. Some probably trollish in nature, some probably sincere. But if cost is the motivating factor, it shouldn't be. If you can't afford to treat for a treatable illness and feel euthanasia is the "second" best option, perhaps ask your vet if they know anyone who could adopt him? If the mass public is made aware that an otherwise adoptable pet only needs some medical treatment, you'd be amazed at the outpour of support for the animal to save its life.  SignatureCheryl Trapped like rats. In a chia-pet. MIB II > You must excuse because euthanasia really isn't that expensive (~$75 US > where I am, and this is expensive vet territory) Trying to euthanize your [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > aware that an otherwise adoptable pet only needs some medical treatment, > you'd be amazed at the outpour of support for the animal to save its life. I have to see the vet in a week to figure out his progress and what path to take. That would be a great idea if it could work. I'll ask the vet. I would rather give Binky up for adoption, than to put him to sleep. (even though that too would break my heart...but I'd be happy knowing it would be for the best if he'd survive.) I appologize for the foul language...but I'm not in the best of moods, and am in pain over this. It hasn't been a great year, and when I sincerely ask for help and advice, and get drivel from idiots like the above post...I just see red. Thank you Cheryl. eddie Eddie, While I understand your plight, the end part of wanting to kill your cat yourself DOES make you sound like a bazillion other trolls to this newsgroup (and other newsgroups too, I'll bet). If you would post the name address of your vet, and the name of your cat (is it Binky?), maybe some of us that ****want**** to help can donate money to the vet in order to pay for your cat's treatment. Believe it or not, there are some kind hearted people out there. If you want, you may email me privately nalee1964@insightbb.com (the email in my headers is false in order to defer spam, and don't follow the link in my geocities website as that acct has been turned off due to massive amounts of spam), especially if you do not want to post that info on Usenet. SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? http://www.geocities.com/the_magic_mood_jeep/ http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > > You must excuse because euthanasia really isn't that expensive (~$75 US > > where I am, and this is expensive vet territory) Trying to euthanize your [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Thank you Cheryl. > eddie Feb 2004: > If you would post the name address of your vet, and the name of your > cat (is it Binky?), maybe some of us that ****want**** to help can > donate money to the vet in order to pay for your cat's treatment. If this is sincere I would send a few bucks Binky's way. SignatureCheryl Trapped like rats. In a chia-pet. MIB II > Eddie, > > While I understand your plight, the end part of wanting to kill your cat > yourself DOES make you sound like a bazillion other trolls to this newsgroup > (and other newsgroups too, I'll bet). I'm not aware of that...I've never been on it. > If you would post the name address of your vet, and the name of your cat (is > it Binky?), maybe some of us that ****want**** to help can donate money to > the vet in order to pay for your cat's treatment. I wasn't looking for handouts...just some kind words of advice... but God works in mysterious ways, and I'm not too proud or above accepting help from kind people. I love my cat, and would rather see him cared for and cured...even though asking how to painlessly euthanize him might not sound like it. I was just "running outta road" and options this afternoon. And please excuse any angry comments I made to the insensitive, cynical, and coldhearted newsgroup jerks. I'm just going thru a bad time and they just really piss me off. But just so people know I'm not "trolling"... His name is Binky, and I took him here today: Hoboken Animal Hospital Dr. Krusko 640 Washington St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 201-963-3604 Again...it's NOT my intention to ask for money...just advice. The vet quoted me an estimate of close to $600 dollars...which I would never expect to recieve from the charitableness of strangers. I just needed some hope and prayers...which I've gotten from most of you. To all the kind folks out there that answered me with kindness and words of hope... Thank you... And God Bless. eddie For those who care...here's a picture of Binky: http://www.optonline.net/optipet/gallery?CID=feed%3DB-B%26newsChannel% 3D18# Thank you again... And God Bless. eddie Sorry...having trouble with link for some reason. Try again: http://www.optonline.net/optipet/gallery?CID=feed%3DB-B%26newsChannel% 3D18 eddie > Sorry...having trouble with link for some reason. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > eddie Damn cute kitty. It seems you are for real. I'll throw in a few bucks. Should I call the VET? SignatureStocksRus? > Damn cute kitty. It seems you are for real. I'll throw in a few bucks. > Should I call the VET? I don't want to make any statements about that because like I stated before...I wasn't looking for money...just advice. And from some of the negative reponses from people misinterpreting what I said here...I don't want my original post to be misconstrued as a plea for money. If you feel like calling the vet and helping out...I'm not too proud to say no. I love my cat, and want him to be well...and I feel helpless because I'm out of work and just making ends meet. Thank you. eddie >> Damn cute kitty. It seems you are for real. I'll throw in a few >> bucks. Should I call the VET? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Thank you. > eddie And I happen to believe you. I happen to LOVE cats...and so if I can help, I will. Good luck my friend and don't let the jerks get to you. SignatureStocksRus? Ican't get the pic up either I've tried a few times, on different posts too so I guess I'll just have to miss out would love to have seen her I'll try and put in a few dollars when I know how Jean > For those who care...here's a picture of Binky: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > And God Bless. > eddie In article <CUdZb.361606$na.539805@attbi_s04>, nobody@nowhere.net says... > Eddie, > > While I understand your plight, the end part of wanting to kill your cat > yourself DOES make you sound like a bazillion other trolls to this newsgroup > (and other newsgroups too, I'll bet). I'm not aware of that...I've never been on it. > If you would post the name address of your vet, and the name of your cat (is > it Binky?), maybe some of us that ****want**** to help can donate money to > the vet in order to pay for your cat's treatment. I wasn't looking for handouts...just some kind words of advice... but God works in mysterious ways, and I'm not too proud or above accepting help from kind people. I love my cat, and would rather see him cared for and cured...even though asking how to painlessly euthanize him might not sound like it. I was just "running outta road" and options this afternoon. And please excuse any angry comments I made to the insensitive, cynical, and coldhearted newsgroup jerks. I'm just going thru a bad time and they just really piss me off. But just so people know I'm not "trolling"... His name is Binky, and I took him here today: Hoboken Animal Hospital Dr. Krusko 640 Washington St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 201-963-3604 Again...it's NOT my intention to ask for money...just advice. The vet quoted me an estimate of close to $600 dollars...which I would never expect to recieve from the charitableness of strangers. I just needed some hope and prayers...which I've gotten from most of you. To all the kind folks out there that answered me with kindness and words of hope... Thank you... And God Bless. eddie $600 is probably about right. We paid that last October for 1 day inpatient, IV, blood work etc. and euthanasia. Vets aren't cheap in this part of the world. Seriously check with the local shelters and SPCA and see if they can suggest something. W I just called this vet and verified the story. I plan on donating something tonight when I get home. If anyone else plans to, please be aware that the receptionist told me they have "a million Binkies", and was only able to track down this one by Ed's first name. They can't give anymore details, but if you donate, make sure you reference Binkie owned by Eddie, and the date of treatment. eq >> Eddie, >> [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] >And God Bless. >eddie > I just called this vet and verified the story. I plan on donating > something tonight when I get home. If anyone else plans to, please be [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >>Hoboken, NJ 07030 >>201-963-3604 Good for you eq. If you want his last name, it's on the page with the picture of Binkie. SignatureStocksRus? >His name is Binky, and I took him here >today: [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Hoboken, NJ 07030 >201-963-3604 I spoke to Diane, the clinic manager, and talked about possibilities for Binky including making donations. She said she had discussed with the OP some payment options which she didn't disclose and it's up to the OP to let us know what those entail. My idea would be that some basic things like xrays (2 views, maybe they could get away with one which would knock $60 off the cost) and bloodwork would be a good starting point. The total for that is going to be about $230-240. This would probably give the best idea of what is going on and be somewhat conservative. It may be that there is cancer or something untreatable, but if that's the case at least a decision to do euthanasia would be an informed one. I asked Diane about the possibility of discounting services and/or waiving fees for the office visits. She is going to talk to the head honcho and the doctor, but this will take some time and she may not know until Monday. She said that if anyone wants to make donations to wait until Monday to call and she should know more by then and be able to set something up. In the meantime I would like to see a post from the OP detailing what was discussed with the clinic manager and also what he can do to come up with some of the money. Hopefully we can all work *together* to do something to help Binky. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray zuzu22@webtv.net wrote in news:5896-40363FB4-65@storefull- 3194.bay.webtv.net: >>His name is Binky, and I took him here >>today: [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] > > - W.H. Murray Just got off the phone with them and all donations need to go through the owner. She said "arrangements have been made" with the owner. I'd still like to help. SignatureStocksRus? >Just got off the phone with them and all >donations need to go through the owner. >She said "arrangements have been made" >with the owner. Did you speak to Diane? We obviously aren't going to send the owner money and all donations should be made directly to the clinic. She's going to call me back later so hopefully we can straighten this out. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray zuzu22@webtv.net wrote in news:2808-40364A37-52@storefull- 3198.bay.webtv.net: >>Just got off the phone with them and all >>donations need to go through the owner. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Megan Please post what she says. SignatureStocksRus? StocksRus® wrote: >Please post what she says. I just spoke to Diane again and apparently she has worked out something with the OP, who is going to see how Binky does through the weekend and I believe bring him in for some basic diagnostics on Monday. She advised to wait until Monday and if you want to make a donation you may do so by calling her and making a payment by phone, or mailing a donation marked ATTN: Diane and a note as to who it is for. Hopefully the OP will post and tell us what arrangements he has made so we can figure out how much help he will need and act accordingly on Monday once more testing has been done. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray zuzu22@webtv.net wrote in news:3060-4036587D-38@storefull- 3195.bay.webtv.net: >>Please post what she says. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Megan Thanks for the update. SignatureStocksRus? > I just spoke to Diane again and apparently she has worked out something > with the OP, who is going to see how Binky does through the weekend and [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Megan Please see my 2/20 1:52 PM post detailing what exactly happened and what I was told by the vets office yesterday, and again today Thank you so much again for your thoughts, prayers, and generosity Megan. love, eddie >>Just got off the phone with them and all >>donations need to go through the owner. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Megan I called them this morning. A little while later, I called again and gave Diane my VISA number, an amount, and told her I wanted it applied to the care of this cat. She called back a little later and said that the management of the hospital had worked out something with the owner, and that they wouldn't accept donations -- that we would have to do that through the owner. So Megan, you're usually really good at managing these things -- any suggestions on how to proceed? It would've made it a hell of a lot easier if they'd just accept donations into a pool. Maybe a local shelter could administer the funds? I'm a little pissed at this vet for wanting $165 for a euthanization to begin with, I wonder if Eddie knows of an alternative vet? eq > > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >- W.H. Murray eq wrote: >She called back a little later and said >that the management of the hospital had [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >good at managing these things -- any >suggestions on how to proceed? I posted the last post about donations right after I talked to Diane. I discussed the fact that people here would be more comfortable making direct payments to the vet and she understood that and agreed to take them. Check the time of my post and if you talked to her well before that than the issue of payments should be cleared up. Give her a call Monday and tell her you want to make a payment towards Binky's bill and it shouldn't be a problem. If there's a problem let me know and I'll call her again. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray >eq wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Megan Thanks I'll call again Monday. >"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do >nothing." [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >- W.H. Murray > I spoke to Diane, the clinic manager, and talked about possibilities for > Binky including making donations. She said she had discussed with the OP > some payment options which she didn't disclose and it's up to the OP to > let us know what those entail. I spoke to her when leaving the clinic yesterday. The general idea at the time was to "wait and see" for around a week to see if the medicine they gave him did anything, since I didn't have the cash for the xrays, etc. And she had mentioned being able to "work with me" on some "diagnostics", but ultimately he would need to do bloodwork and xrays (which was the most costly and would need to be paid for) But we never discussed any "payment options" in any kind of detail. Originally they had given me an estimate a mile long with bloodwork, xrays, hospital stay, waste removal, medicine, etc. etc....totalling close to $600. The xrays and bloodwork came to a few hundred alone. I agreed to wait because we still owe them and have to pay off the original $110. office visit & medicine fee on the first of the month. > I asked Diane about the possibility of discounting services and/or > waiving fees for the office visits. She is going to talk to the head [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > can do to come up with some of the money. Hopefully we can all work > *together* to do something to help Binky. I got a call from Diane about 1/2 hour ago to see how Binky was doing, and I told her about this post, and some folks wanting to make donations. She told me that she didn't know if that would be ok or not, and needed to talk to the manager or someone about donations, and would get back to me. A short while later, another Dr. from the animal hospital called to check on how Binky was doing, and said we could wait to see what happened in terms of meds... or I could bring him in for the xrays etc. And he mentioned (but not in any detail) that they could possibly work with us in terms of like post dating checks etc. But the fact still remains...we're on a very fixed income. And for right now...it's hard to promise something you haven't really got. Amazingly since giving him his meds...Binky has actually gotten up on his own, and tried to eat this morning. I told the Dr. I would like to wait until monday to see if he improved. We both agreed that it didn't sound good given what the first Doctor had diagnosed...and he'd need the bloodwork & xrays. So we agreed to see what happens, and talk Monday. We also talked about me giving Binky some chicken broth in an eye dropper or empty mustard squirt bottle, to keep up his nutrition. For right now, about the most we can come up with is around $50-70 extra monthly if the vet will accept that monday when we talk. If he can work with that...fine. This is starting to get even more crazy and confusing that before, and again...I just want to make it clear that I'm not looking for donations. I made the original post out of confusion, desparation, and anguish over what to do about my cat's condition, and over my current temporary financial situation. I don't want to anger people, solicit donations, or have this turn into something it shouldn't. I'm confused right now over these posts, where this is all going... and what to do. I'd like to just wait until Monday to see how Binky does, go in and talk to the vet, see what we can come up with, and take it from there. Hearing the kind words and attempted generousity from the good people on this newsgroup has brought tears to my eyes. I'll keep you all updated, and let you know what happens on monday. And if anyone wants to help out then... it wouldn't denied by me, and would be appreciated. Thank you for your thoughts and advice, and continue to think of Binky in your prayers. eddie > I'd like to just wait until Monday to see how Binky does, go in and > talk to the vet, see what we can come up with, and take it from there. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > eddie > Eddie, Again...people want to help. Let them. I know you are not asking for donations. I and a few others are "offering" unsolicited. SignatureStocksRus? > Eddie, > Again...people want to help. Let them. > I know you are not asking for donations. I and a few others are "offering" > unsolicited. Thank you for your kind words, concern, and generosity. It restores my faith in the goodness of people, and how even strangers can come together to help. I just gotta get outta the way, drop my pride and allow that help. I'll let you all know what happens on monday. Thanks again. love, eddie | This is starting to get even more crazy and confusing that before, and | again...I just want to make it clear that I'm not looking for donations. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] | I'm confused right now over these posts, where this is all going... | and what to do. I like the fact that people are getting involved here. It makes the vets care about your case. I find it shocking though what they charge! Carola >I asked Diane about the possibility of discounting services and/or >waiving fees for the office visits. She is going to talk to the head [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >can do to come up with some of the money. Hopefully we can all work >*together* to do something to help Binky. And what guarantee is there this money won't be spent on heroin? When I was an EMT we rushed too many "recovering" heroin addicts to the hospital with overdoses. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >>I asked Diane about the possibility of discounting services and/or >>waiving fees for the office visits. She is going to talk to the head [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > When I was an EMT we rushed too many "recovering" heroin > addicts to the hospital with overdoses. Ummm....cause he's 10 years recovering. And his story is real...check out the number and web page where his kitty's picture is posted. Why would you be such an a.shole and say that? I used to beat the sh.t out of p*ssy EMT's. SignatureStocksRus? On Fri, 20 Feb 2004 20:09:39 GMT, "StocksRus®" <stocksRus®@hotmail.com> wrote: >Ummm....cause he's 10 years recovering. And his story is real...check out >the number and web page where his kitty's picture is posted. Why would >you be such an a.shole and say that? > I used to beat the sh.t out of p*ssy EMT's. Becuae i've put my neck on the line to rush too many "recovering" addicts to the hospital only to learn later they weren't quit as recovering as they claim to be. Amazing what blood tests reveal. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >Becuae i've put my neck on the line to rush too many "recovering" >addicts to the hospital only to learn later they weren't quit as >recovering as they claim to be. Geez, I feel just awful for the cats that might be under your care. Dik >>Becuae i've put my neck on the line to rush too many "recovering" >>addicts to the hospital only to learn later they weren't quit as [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Dik Why? What does one have to do with the other? How many times have you been on the ambulance that was the first on the scene when some clown gets high and wipes out an entire family in one fell swoop? And what does that revulsion at seeing the carnage have to do with my cats (who are very happy and healthy)? -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >Becuae i've put my neck on the line to rush too many "recovering" >addicts to the hospital only to learn later they weren't quit as >recovering as they claim to be. Geez, I feel just awful for the cats that might be under your care. Dik Nick Knight wrote: >And what guarantee is there this money >won't be spent on heroin? A s I clearly stated in a previous post, arrangements have been made to make direct payments to the vet. I don't know why you are intent on being such an a.shole to someone who has been clean for ten years, but it really is unnecessary. You are blaming this guy for all the crap you've seen, but the reality is that he wasn't involved in any of your experiences and you're being completely unfair. You have no idea what he did in his past and to make all these accusations about stealing and driving under the influence when you don't even know this person is stupid and unnecessary. Someone that has beat a heroin addiction and stayed clean for ten years deserves praise, not the nastiness and villification you are intent on inflicting on the OP. If you want to get pissed at someone, get pissed at the people that are *still* using, not someone who has quit. Or better yet, redirect all that negative energy you are expending to something positive, like helping a cat. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray > Someone that has beat a heroin addiction and > stayed clean for ten years deserves praise, not the nastiness and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Megan You GO girl!!! Dee >> Someone that has beat a heroin addiction and >> stayed clean for ten years deserves praise, not the nastiness and >> villification you are intent on inflicting on the OP. And how do we know he is really still clean? Wake up and smell the coffee. There are people who go buy "clean" urine and then use that to pass their "court mandated" urine tests. There are people who will tell now they aren't using and in five mintues they will several miles down the road shooting heroin. These drug addicts learn every trick in the book very quikly. But then if you want to flush your money down the toilet go right ahead. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. | >> Someone that has beat a heroin addiction and | >> stayed clean for ten years deserves praise, not the nastiness and [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] | But then if you want to flush your money down the toilet go | right ahead. You may have your reasons ... but please don't be so negative. Give the man a chance and be thankful that you had a good sheltered childhood. Carola >You may have your reasons ... but please don't be so negative. Give the man >a chance and be thankful that you had a good sheltered childhood. I didn't have a sheltered childhood. I just looked around and saw people on LSD jumping out windows trying to fly and having haluciantions. That convinced me to never try any drugs. I grew up in the 60s and the amount of drugs around convinced me never to use them. I also saw what it did to others. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. > A s I clearly stated in a previous post, arrangements have been made to > make direct payments to the vet. I don't know why you are intent on [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Megan Thanks for coming to my defense Megan, A lot of people have no idea about the self-inflicted Hell of alcohol & drug addiction. Some people don't understand the term "recovering" and think that means "still using". I cleaned up my act and taught myself computers graphics, and WAS working in the field up until a year ago when my company moved to Florida. It's just that with the present economy, and job markets...things have been rough the past year. It's hard to even find work in a supermarket around here these days. So...we're just "weathering the storm". But even given that...my life has been restored again. I'd rather be clean and poor...than rich and using. I wouldn't trade my best day when I was getting high, for my worst days clean and sober. There are lots of famous addicts in recovery... Eric Clapton, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Williams, Richard Lewis, Kelsey Grammer, Tatum O'Neal, Alec Baldwin, Elton John... All doing fine, and leading very rich, productive lives. They say only 3% of addicts actually "make it" in recovery. So far...I've made it for 10 years....but for the grace of God. But none of that has anything to do with my Binky. Which seems to be the only focus by the jerks that've been posting here . As an update...Binky's not doing so well today. He's very listless again, and doesn't want to be moved. I've been giving him his medicine, and yesterday he showed some signs of life, and actually very shakily, got up, ate, went potty, rubbed around our legs, and sat with us for awhile. Today...he's not so frisky, and just lays there under the bed. I'll be taking him back to the vet on monday, will try to work something out with them, and keep you all posted on his progress. Thank you all again for your kind words. love, eddie p.s. I have a website (yes...it's possible to be unemployed and have one if you paid for it while you were working.)...and will post a few pictures of Binky for anyone who's interested >A lot of people have no idea about the self-inflicted Hell of alcohol & >drug addiction. Some people don't understand the term "recovering" and >think that means "still using". Beause often times they do fall off the wagon. For some it tomorrow, some 10 years, some 20 years, some even longer. But many do fall off the wagon. And there are many famous addicts who aren't: like Janis Joplin. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >A s I clearly stated in a previous post, arrangements have been made to >make direct payments to the vet. And you are enabling this clown. Now he can take what little money he has left and blow it on drugs. The poiknt to keep in mind with drug addicts and alcoholics is they are always "revovering" alcoholics. They are always have an oppurtunity to fall off the wagon. And many of them do. > I don't know why you are intent on >being such an a.shole to someone who has been clean for ten years, but >it really is unnecessary. Becuase i've had to deal with some family who was wipped out by someeone who was "clean" for 15+ years, but all of a sudden falls off the wagon and wipes out an entire family. I would point out a recovering addict is a recovering addict for the rest of their life. Many times they will fall off the wagon, sometimes that is tomorrow, 10+ years, 20+ years, etc., But the point is many do fall off the wagon and if you do anything to help them you are enabling them to fall off the wagon. Get a job on an ambulance sometime and see how symjpathetic you'll be when you see this clown who drove under the influence of drugs and killed an entire family. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. Nick, I'm not sure why you chose this thread and situation to be so completely unreasonable and pull situations out of thin air and apply them to the OP, a person you know absolutely nothing about. The fact is you can't make predictions about what a total stranger's behavior is or isn't or what it may or may not be in the future. Regardless, none of your conjecture, extrapolation, or ranting about situations that have absolutely NOTHING to do with Binky means anything and only shows you to be a very bitter, repugnant and clueless individual. You are willing to sacrifice the welfare of a cat by telling people not to help for some unexplainable personal vendetta and it's sickening. AFAIC, nothing you say is to be taken seriously by anyone here, and the posters here that have compassion and understanding will, despite your best efforts, call the vet on Monday and donate to help Binky get the medical care he desperately needs. Deal with it. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray >I'm not sure why you chose this thread and situation to be so completely >unreasonable and pull situations out of thin air and apply them to the >OP, a person you know absolutely nothing about. The fact is you can't >make predictions about what a total stranger's behavior is or isn't or >what it may or may not be in the future. Because when the poster says he is a recovering addict and I flat out don't believe him. I've seen the carnage from too many who tried to play that game and took other people with them on their trip to the great beyond. >Regardless, none of your conjecture, extrapolation, or ranting about >situations that have absolutely NOTHING to do with Binky means anything >and only shows you to be a very bitter, repugnant and clueless >individual. No, you are clueless. By helping this poster you are enabling him to go and spend what little money he has on drugs. > You are willing to sacrifice the welfare of a cat by telling >people not to help for some unexplainable personal vendetta and it's >sickening. I would like nothing more than to help a cat but i'm not going to sit back and watch while some clown is enbabled to get behind the wheel of a car high on drugs and killl a family of six. If it comes to a choice between saving one cat or saving a family of six i'm going to side with the family of six. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. Nick Knight wrote: > By helping this poster you are enabling > him to go and spend what little money he > has on drugs. Prove it. He's been clean and sober for ten years and, contrary to your incredibly uninformed claims, most people that beat an addiction stay clean. >> You are willing to sacrifice the >> welfare of a cat by telling people not >> to help for some unexplainable personal >> vendetta and it's sickening. > I would like nothing more than to help a > cat but i'm not going to sit back and > watch while some clown is enbabled to > get behind the wheel of a car high on > drugs and killl a family of six. And how <exactly> do you know that the OP is using drugs, plans on using drugs, or plans to get behind the wheel of a car in a drug-induced state? And don't start with the bullshit about what you claim to have seen on your job. That does not apply in this situation and unless you have absolute facts to back up your accusations and predictions for the future WRT the OP then STFU. >If it > comes to a choice between saving one cat > or saving a family of six i'm going to > side with the family of six. There is no family of six involved in this situation. So you'll take some time off from trolling the newsgroup and call the clinic to make a donation on Monday then? Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray >There is no family of six involved in this situation. So you'll take >some time off from trolling the newsgroup and call the clinic to make a >donation on Monday then? > >Megan I doubt that! Everyone knows that EMT's are so burned out on their jobs that they're chronic alcoholics that spend all their free money on their elixirs so they can continue to do their ghoulish jobs which depend on the misfortunes of others to keep them in the vicious cycle...... eq > > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >- W.H. Murray <SNIP>ff the wagon. >Get a job on an ambulance sometime and see how >symjpathetic you'll be when you see this clown >who drove under the influence of drugs and >killed an entire family. If you're burned out on the job, you sniveling little lightweight, and can no longer handle the blood and gore which are part of the job -- then QUIT !! None of us care if you can no longer accept that which is a given in the job we can only assume you went into willingly without someone holding a gun to your head. You certainly don't have OUR sympathy. >-------------------------------------------- >"Finally a member of the Jackson family finds [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from >my e-mail address. >If you're burned out on the job, you sniveling little lightweight, and >can no longer handle the blood and gore which are part of the job -- >then QUIT !! None of us care if you can no longer accept that which is a >given in the job we can only assume you went into willingly without >someone holding a gun to your head. You certainly don't have OUR >sympathy. I'm not burned out by the job. I'm burned out by the attitude in this country where we tolerate people driving under the influence. It's so senseless to see a family of seven wiped out becaue some clown couldn't stop snorting drugs long enough to drive from point A to B. If it were up to me if you drove drunk/high on drugs you would be in jail for 100 years. So suppose all you people would give those who drive under the influence of drugs a medal and tell them job well done? -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >>If you're burned out on the job, you sniveling little lightweight, and >>can no longer handle the blood and gore which are part of the job -- [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >I'm not burned out by the job. I'm burned out by the attitude in >this country where we tolerate people driving under the influence. Admit it Nicky -- you're burned out! All the evidence you're putting fourth here points very clearly to that. Remember -- admitting you have a problem is the FIRST STEP to dealing with it!! >It's so senseless to see a family of seven wiped out >becaue some clown couldn't stop snorting drugs long >enough to drive from point A to B. See?!? In your last few posts, it was a family of 6. Your argument is already falling apart, which is no great surprise, and your unconsciously playing with your own data already to compensate! Take a vacation buddy -- you need it and definitely have earned it. Anyone that can make their living in a profession that depends on people getting injured or horribly mutilated so you can eat definitely NEEDS decompression. Do it before you kill someone on the road making a packy run to decompress!! EQ >If it were up to me if you drove drunk/high on drugs you would >be in jail for 100 years. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from >my e-mail address. >See?!? In your last few posts, it was a family of 6. Here is a news flash for you: famillies come in various sizes. A drunk driver plows into a car killing everyone inside. That car can contain as little as one person and as many as 12 in the case of a larger vehicle. There are just dead, no matter how many there are. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >>If you're burned out on the job, you sniveling little lightweight, and >>can no longer handle the blood and gore which are part of the job -- [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > becaue some clown couldn't stop snorting drugs long > enough to drive from point A to B. I thought you said family of six. Nick...I don't condone driving under the influence and you know that's not the issue here. > If it were up to me if you drove drunk/high on drugs you would > be in jail for 100 years. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from > my e-mail address. SignatureStocksRus? On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 22:25:29 GMT, "StocksRus®" <stocksRus®@hotmail.com> wrote: >I thought you said family of six. There have been numerous accidents that wiped out the entire family in that vehicle. Some as little as one person, some as many as 12. The reesult is they are still just as dead. >Nick...I don't condone driving under the influence and you know that's >not the issue here. IIt sure sounds like you are. -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >>I thought you said family of six. > There have been numerous accidents that wiped out the entire family in [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>> > IIt sure sounds like you are. Ummm OK...I've had it with you. F*CK OFF SignatureStocksRus? >I'm not burned out by the job.< Don't take this the wrong way. But please get some help before you go postal. Dik >>I'm not burned out by the job.< > >Don't take this the wrong way. But please get some help before you go postal. > >Dik No kidding !! The guy's in classic denial if ever I've seen it. I only hope someone spots it before he kills someone drunk driving because of job stress.... eq >>I'm not burned out by the job.< > >Don't take this the wrong way. But please get some help before you go postal. > >Dik You people are condoning driving under the influence and you're blaming me? -------------------------------------------- "Finally a member of the Jackson family finds another young boy to victimize." -------------------------Jimmy Fallon on SNL referring to Justin Timberlake To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from my e-mail address. >>>I'm not burned out by the job.< >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >You people are condoning driving under the influence and you're >blaming me? LOL! You're finished here -- thanks for playing! eq >-------------------------------------------- >"Finally a member of the Jackson family finds [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >To send me e-mail exorcise NO Spam from >my e-mail address. > And you are enabling this clown. Now he can take what little money > he has left and blow it on drugs. Why are you so intent on referring to this as enabling? Arrangements have been made for people to donate directly to the vet. The money would not go to the OP. > The poiknt to keep in mind with drug addicts and alcoholics is > they are always "revovering" alcoholics. They are always have an > oppurtunity to fall off the wagon. And many of them do. This man has been clean for 10 years, and that is commendable. From my limited understanding, that takes an incredible amount of strength. I hope I never have to face anything like that. Give the man a chance. You are essentially condemning him to a life sentence of never trusting anything he (or others in his position) says simply because he refers to himself as "recovering." MaryL I spoke to Diane this morning and she was very nice, accommodating, and my donation was made with no problems, so everything is set and whoever wants to donate to help Binky and his human should have smooth sailing. Eddie, I hope you can get Binky in today and get some basic diagnostics done so you have an idea of what's going on and how to proceed. I don't know if our donations will cover the cost of everything, but hopefully they will help and ease the burden a little. Please give us an update as soon as you are able. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray > I spoke to Diane this morning and she was very nice, accommodating, and > my donation was made with no problems, so everything is set and whoever [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Megan I called Diane this morning too, and Binky has an appointment today at 2pm (EST). I don't know what they'll do for him, or where this will go... but I'd just like to just say thank you again for everything you and the rest of the wonderful people here are doing. He kinda does better for a bit, and comes out of hiding, nibbles a bit of food, looks for a little love..then goes and hides again. But overall, nothing much has changed. I've been hand feeding him chicken broth over the weekend just to keep him hydrated and to have some nurishment I'll keep you all posted as to what happens at the vet's as far as diagnosis, etc. I am truly amazed at the sheer kindness & lovingness of this group of people here. Unlike our angry friend posting here...it restores my faith in humanity. And I'd like to especially thank you Meg, for getting so personally involved and making arrangements with the vet. People like you are rare these days...your a sweetheart. Will keep you all updated as soon as I get some info myself. love, eddie Eddie...do we need to know your last name in order to make sure that Binky's account is credited...??? I want to pop a check in the mail today before it goes out...Im just in CT so it should get there tomorrow/wed if I can get it out today >>I spoke to Diane this morning and she was very nice, accommodating, and >>my donation was made with no problems, so everything is set and whoever [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > love, > eddie If you go here http://www.optonline.net/optipet/gallery?CID=feed%3DB-B%26newsChannel%3D18# and look for Binky from Hoboken NJ, you will see Eddie's last name. I would post it here, but there are some nasty people floating around here (and we all could name one in particular....) SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? http://www.geocities.com/the_magic_mood_jeep/ http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Eddie...do we need to know your last name in order to make sure that > Binky's account is credited...??? [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > love, > > eddie > If you go here > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > post it here, but there are some nasty people floating around here (and we > all could name one in particular....) I don't worry about idiots like that and have no worry about posting my name... Eddie Gosik my email is: removemagi8@optonline.netremove (take out the words "remove") Again...thank you all soooo much! Taking him up there now... love, eddie AWWWWWWWWWWWWW....Binky is a Black and White kitty!!!! What a DOLL. I will call the vet tomorrow with my donation. I wonder if they can accept a donation from PayPal??? > If you go here http://www.optonline.net/optipet/gallery?CID=feed%3DB-B%26newsChannel%3D18# > and look for Binky from Hoboken NJ, you will see Eddie's last name. I would > post it here, but there are some nasty people floating around here (and we [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > > > love, > > > eddie >I spoke to Diane this morning and she was very nice, accommodating, and >my donation was made with no problems, so everything is set and whoever >wants to donate to help Binky and his human should have smooth sailing. Can somebody please post the vet's phone number again? I can't find the original post. eq >Eddie, I hope you can get Binky in today and get some basic diagnostics >done so you have an idea of what's going on and how to proceed. I don't [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > >- W.H. Murray >>I spoke to Diane this morning and she was very nice, accommodating, and >>my donation was made with no problems, so everything is set and whoever [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >eq Scratch that -- Google to the rescue..... >>Eddie, I hope you can get Binky in today and get some basic diagnostics >>done so you have an idea of what's going on and how to proceed. I don't [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >> >>- W.H. Murray Megan, you RULE! Carol > I spoke to Diane this morning and she was very nice, accommodating, and > my donation was made with no problems, so everything is set and whoever [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > - W.H. Murray Today is Monday...Im willing to help out to... Should I send a check to this address with a note that its ment for Binky ...(eddies Binky)...do I need Eddie's last name to make sure its HIS account that gets credited?? >>His name is Binky, and I took him here >>today: [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >>Hoboken, NJ 07030 >>201-963-3604 > until Monday. She said that if anyone wants to make donations to wait > until Monday to call and she should know more by then and be able to set > something up. >Should I send a check to this address >with a note that its ment for Binky >...(eddies Binky)...do I need Eddie's last >name to make sure its HIS account that >gets credited?? If you send a check make sure to put ATTN: Diane on the envelope and add a note that it's for vet expenses for Eddie Gosik and Binky. I would suggest you call her and let her know it's on its way and what amount you will be donating so she'll know to expect it in the mail. Or, you can call and make a payment by phone using a check card or credit card if that's easier for you, just make sure to ask for Diane when you call as she is the one handling this. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray > If you send a check make sure to put ATTN: Diane on the envelope and add > a note that it's for vet expenses for Eddie Gosik and Binky. I would [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Megan Thank you all for your kindhearted donations, words, and prayers. It's with tear in my eyes, I am extremely sad to report that Binky was diagnosed with what most likely would be cancer. I took him today to see the senior vet at the Hoboken Animal Hospital, and was told that going by what the other Doctor had diagnosed, and by his 30 yrs in practice...the hard lumps in Binky's abdomen was most likely cancer. He said that even if money was no object, he would have to go thru a bunch of testing, xrays, bloodwork, chemothreapy regimes (not sue if I spelled that right, cuz I can't think straight and can't see too well thru my tears...forgive me...)and other treatmeants by them and us. He said at best it might prolong his life for a bit longer, but rarely does he see too many cats make it thru...and it wouldn't be a pleasant short exsistence at that. So I have come to the decision to put my little Binky to sleep. I want to thank Megan especially for all her wonderful help on this thread, for her kind words, generous, and coming to my defense. I would also like to thank a Mr. Schneider I belive for his generousity as well. (Diane told me of your donations today, forgive me if I didn't get your name right...I didn't recognize it, and don't know which screenname that belongs to. I was really upset at the time and can't remember everything tghat Diane said.) I'd would also like to ask the rest of you to NOT donate anything to Binky anymore...but to take whatever you had wanted to donate, and send it to the Humane Society, or your local animal shelters, or any other favorite animal help organizations. I was going to post some pictures of Binky for you all to see on my website...but wouldn't you know it...when it rains it pours...that was shutdown last week because I owe them a renwal fee. If I find a different way to post some pics, I will. Forgive me if none of this makes sense or has typos...although I knew deep down that it might come to this...being faced with it makes me numb. I chose to keep him for another week, so that my daughter, and other friends can come to say goodbye...and will let you all know of his passing next week. Thank you all again for your kindness, love, and unity. Having you people in this world makes it a wonderful place. God Bless you all...even you Nick Knight. love, eddie > Thank you all for your kindhearted donations, words, and prayers. > It's with tear in my eyes, I am extremely sad to report that Binky was [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > love, > eddie Aw, Eddie, I am so sorry. I was one of those who had planned to make a small donation. Have you received enough to cover expenses, including euthanasia? If not, I will send a donation despite this dreadful news. If expenses are covered, I will follow your excellent suggestion to donate to an animal help organization. In my case, I will donate to O'Malley because that is the organization that is trying to find a home for the two blind kittens I discussed on the health+behav group. You are extremely generous ... and far more generous to Nick Knight than he has any right to expect. MaryL > Aw, Eddie, I am so sorry. I was one of those who had planned to make a > small donation. Have you received enough to cover expenses, including [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > MaryL Thank you MaryL, but after talking to Diane the office mgr....Megan and Mr. Schneider's generous donations took care of the previous balance and some of today's. So we only owe them $38.00 for today, then whatever they charge for putting Binky to rest. I found out the original high fee of $160. for euthanasia included cremation fees, etc. Euthanasia only wil be $60., and Diane said not to worry about it, and they would take post dated checks. So we'll be ok with that. Thank you so much for your offer though. I told them that I wanted lil Binky's remains, and I have an ornate box that I will bury him in the yard outside our house. Please don't mind me if I don't make too many posts here today... I just feel like there's a huge concrete slab chained to my heart, pulling me under water. I knew it might come to this...but as I look at my poor little scrawny kitty, faced with what must come...I find it hard to think, type...or even breathe. love you all... eddie I know the pain, we lost a CRF kitty in December 2002 - and it was a hard decision to make to end her suffering.... but I could tell by the look on her face that it was time. One thing that did help me was this poem, called Rainbow Bridge: http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? http://www.geocities.com/the_magic_mood_jeep/ http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > > Aw, Eddie, I am so sorry. I was one of those who had planned to make a > > small donation. Have you received enough to cover expenses, including [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > love you all... > eddie |
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