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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #227 on: July 31, 2009, 10:13:55 AM »
I am so sorry.  But Joey has been cared for, made comfortable at last and finally released from suffering thanks to your compassion.
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« Reply #226 on: July 31, 2009, 09:59:31 AM »
Am so sorry to read this  :'(

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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #225 on: July 31, 2009, 09:37:38 AM »
So sorry to read this news Sarah, you have had some tough times this year but have treated them all with love, compassion and dignity.  Will be thinking of you this morning.  

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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #224 on: July 31, 2009, 09:36:32 AM »
Sarah,  my thoughts are with you today.   :hug: :hug:

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« Reply #223 on: July 31, 2009, 09:22:07 AM »
So sorry Sarah - I know it would have been a hard decision to make but the right one for Joey  :hug:
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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #222 on: July 31, 2009, 09:21:03 AM »
I'm so, so sorry Sarah. I know you wanted him to have just that little bit longer but as the others have said, he has had quality time with you and is leaving the world knowing what it feels like to be loved. My thoughts are with you and Paul today.

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« Reply #221 on: July 31, 2009, 09:17:43 AM »
poor baby Joey, I've been following from the sidelines  :hug: to you both

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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #220 on: July 31, 2009, 09:15:56 AM »
Hi everyone.   I will be taking Joey shortly to the vets.  He is very very weak and in honesty nearly gone already.   :'(  :'(   :'(

we are gutted but know in our hearts we have done the right thing by joey in giving him some extra time and I really don't want him to have to suffer right at the end.   :Luv2:   :'(  :'(  :'(

He has had a very peaceful night curled up on his comfy bed and pain free but he is ready to join the others.  :(    :'(  :'(
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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #219 on: July 31, 2009, 08:24:43 AM »
  :'( oh dear, I am so sad to read this, your Joey and Angie's Lady are 2 cats which have really touched my heart recently.   I am so glad Joey has received all your love and kindness and I do hope that he has the strength to pull through this  :hug:
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« Reply #218 on: July 31, 2009, 08:16:33 AM »
How is Joey this morning? Thinking of you and him. :hug: :hug:

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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #217 on: July 31, 2009, 08:11:18 AM »
Oh no,  I am gutted to hear this news,  came on this morning to see how Joey was doing,  I didnt see the post last night,  as Gill says,  please if a miracle really can happen let it happen for Joey,   thinking of you all,  you must be heartbroken Sarah xxxx   :hug:

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« Reply #216 on: July 31, 2009, 02:11:41 AM »
My thoughts are with you all....Hope you have a peaceful night Joey darling!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:

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« Reply #215 on: July 31, 2009, 00:33:33 AM »
Am absolutely gutted to hear this but whatever happens Joey has been shown true love and kindness that he so deserves  :hug:

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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #214 on: July 30, 2009, 23:52:40 PM »
So sorry to hear this news tonight - you have been a lifesaver for this little boy and given him love and kindness and food -i just hope that he picks up .
You have done the best you can for him and he has realy appreciated that .
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 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:  -Get well Joey .

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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #213 on: July 30, 2009, 23:29:10 PM »
Hoping he has a peaceful night and whatever happens tomorrow, he has known love and compassion  :hug:
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« Reply #212 on: July 30, 2009, 23:18:46 PM »
So sorry to hear this.  Fingers crossed some miracle occurs and he's just having an off day.  Regardless, thank you for caring enough to make poor Joey comfortable and doing all you can to help him.  If he goes, he leaves knowing what it is like to be loved and cared for and you'll always have his pics to remind you of his appreciation :hug:


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« Reply #211 on: July 30, 2009, 23:12:31 PM »
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« Reply #210 on: July 30, 2009, 23:09:52 PM »
Oh Joey.  :( Life is so unfair but what is important is Joey will leave the earth knowing love and kindness. :hug: :hug:
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« Reply #209 on: July 30, 2009, 23:02:09 PM »
So so sorry to read this Sarah, thinking of you and Joey xxx 
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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #208 on: July 30, 2009, 23:00:03 PM »
This so very sad, I was hoping that now he had found some love this would help him through. I know he has loved his short time with you and if a miricle can happen, please let it be tonght  :hug:

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« Reply #207 on: July 30, 2009, 22:57:48 PM »
so sorry Sarah that all your efforts to keep Joey going seem to be in vain - though of course making his last days comfortable and full of love is a huge success really

he looks very old to me in his piccies - has he perhaps simply come to the end of his natural span?
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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #206 on: July 30, 2009, 22:55:07 PM »
Oh no, poor Joey :(
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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #205 on: July 30, 2009, 22:53:46 PM »
Poor poor Joey. Why is life so unfair ? This little mite has really pulled at my heart strings but thank god for people like you Sarah who have given him the love and comfort hes obviously despearately missed. Rest easy little one and hugs to you Sarah xxx :'(
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« Reply #204 on: July 30, 2009, 22:47:05 PM »
Oh Sarah, I'm hoping for a miracle  :hug: :hug: hugs for you and Joey.

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« Reply #203 on: July 30, 2009, 22:40:26 PM »
hi guys, sorry to have to be the bearer of this news but Joey has taken a turn for the worse today.  He is very weak tonight, refuses to eat and his little cheeky glint is fading.  He is resting comfortably but we are afraid that this may be time for Joey to pass to Rainbow Bridge.

We have settled him down for the night as he is resting very peacefully and we'll check on him in the morning.  :(  :(  I am so so sorry guys we have really tried our very best for Joey and are devestated but unless a miracle happens overnight I think Joey is being called to join Colby and others at the Bridge. 

Thank you SO SO SO much to everyone who has supported us and Joey.  Its been an emotional rollercoaster and we are so very very appreciative of everyone's support and kind wishes.

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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #202 on: July 30, 2009, 22:13:34 PM »
OMG what a complete and utter sweetheart.  As Bonnielass say he does look a bit "threadbarer" but he also looks happy and is obviously completely besotted by his new mummy.  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:

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« Reply #201 on: July 30, 2009, 21:36:15 PM »
Sarah he looks like the cat that got the cream and is enjoying being part of the Sunny Harbour crew looks like he has his paws as a permanant resident to me! :hug: :Luv2:
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« Reply #200 on: July 30, 2009, 21:18:34 PM »
:hug: to you, Paul and Joey :Luv2:

His skin looks much less inflamed - and he really does look as if he loves the comfort and cuddles he's getting.

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« Reply #199 on: July 30, 2009, 14:30:02 PM »
His obvious gratitude, affection and relief just chokes me up  :hug:
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« Reply #198 on: July 30, 2009, 14:05:07 PM »
He does look better Sarah  :hug:
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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #197 on: July 30, 2009, 12:50:48 PM »
Saw his pics last night but could'nt post...just bawled my eyes out at the look of pure bliss on his face!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:

Chokes me too  :shy: - He looks like he can't believe that someone loves him  :'(

As others have said. Only something subhuman with no heart whatsoever could allow an animal to get in that state  :'(
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« Reply #196 on: July 30, 2009, 12:36:12 PM »
 :hug: to Joey, he looks so sweet in those pictures.

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« Reply #195 on: July 30, 2009, 12:24:01 PM »
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« Reply #194 on: July 30, 2009, 12:08:45 PM »
Saw his pics last night but could'nt post...just bawled my eyes out at the look of pure bliss on his face!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:

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« Reply #193 on: July 30, 2009, 09:47:55 AM »
Sorry haven't posted before on this thread, but have been watching from the sidelines.  Sarah, just keep doing what you are doing, as Joey is clearly loving it :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:  Sending lots of hugs to you all from down South. :hug: :hug:
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« Reply #192 on: July 30, 2009, 09:29:26 AM »
It never fails to amaze me how animals that have suffered so much can still pour out so much love. The photos were heartbreaking and it is beyond belief that someone has allowed this boy to get into this state and not thought or cared enough to help him. How do they live with themselves?  As others have said, he is clearly enjoying the comfort you are giving him now.

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« Reply #191 on: July 30, 2009, 09:17:11 AM »
Oh bless him,  he looks very cuddly,   he does look a bit better than the first pics,   he has so much love to give he has to get through this  :hug:

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« Reply #190 on: July 30, 2009, 07:57:44 AM »
He certainly looks like he is enjoying life at the moment Sarah, so you definitely did the right thing and I hope he continues to improve and proves the vet wrong. Have you got him on any food to build him up like a/d or cat milk?
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Re: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... pics from 29/7/09
« Reply #189 on: July 30, 2009, 02:19:28 AM »
I still can't believe that he was ever allowed to get in that state  :( I love that pic of him gently kissing his new Mum, he looks so content  :Luv2:

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« Reply #188 on: July 29, 2009, 23:21:19 PM »
How lovely of you to give this boy a chance.  Like others have said, he looks very content despite his serious problems. Some years ago we took in an elderly, virtually blind, almost deaf female cat who was in an awful state when she arrived and was diagnosed with cancer before too long.  She only survived 9 months but she had a very comfortable final 9 months.  Whilst I hear what you say about poor Joey's health problems perhaps being too severe, he may yet surprise you and, like  you, I hope he does.  Even so, if only for a few weeks, he will be as comfortable as it's possible to make him and I just want to  :hug: you both for it.

 


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