Lucas' room - the second chapter

[puddypaws]

That is wonderful news.  I'm sure your wonderful Lucas has had a paw in this!  I must admit to being a little envious as well.  I would love to have one and they are going to be two very lucky little souls with you to care for them

[Kittybabe (Ruth)]

This thread gives me hope for so much. You guys are great! 

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

I have about 7 pouches of Royal Canin Sensitivity food. I have had it a while, I think it the date is Dec 07, if it is still ok I can send it to you if you like.

Gail, that would be fab 

[Gail Bengal Slave]

I have about 7 pouches of Royal Canin Sensitivity food. I have had it a while, I think it the date is Dec 07, if it is still ok I can send it to you if you like.

Lucas will always be remembered. He was a beautiful lad xxx

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

I've spoken to the vets and I'm going over to see Sean at 2 o'clock so he can fill me in on treatment etc for these 2.  I'm getting really excited now, I'm sure Dawn will be able to sort their little butts out and make a big differance to them 

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

Gail, Lucas did have a kisseable face      He was one of those babes that just melt your heart and you can't get him out of your system.  I feel lucky to have made a difference to his life and I'm sure Dawn and Phil do as well, it's such a shame I only knew about him when I caught him     He will be remembered by all of us and with him entering Dawn's life, he is going to make such a differance to many furbabes, which in my eyes makes me realise he did what he was meant to do whilst he was here.   

[Gail Bengal Slave]

Dawn & DD you are such wonderful people.

Lucas God Bless him was warm and comfy in his last few weeks, and he has sent these babes to you so they can have some warmth and love also. Cant wait to see their photos.

I have tried posting in the othe threads about Lucas but the net is so slow here it times out.

So try again here
RIP Lucas you darling boy, you were loved by many in you last few weeks, it is sad that you wasn't found earlier, so we could all enjoy your wonderful kissable face. Night Night little fella.
xxxxx

[LesleyW]

Dawn, you should think of this as Lucas' rainbow.

[unseeliechylde]

  Seems there's a little furry angel at the bridge watching over you, Dawn I know he would be so proud of you.

[Dawn F]

Dawn this is amazing it's like Lucas is directing things, good luck to you with your new project and I hope these two are as happy with you as he was

[carl (billy and baggys dad)]

MY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

I too, would make a Will if I could write
To some poor, wistful, lonely stray
I leave my happy home
My dish, my cosy bed, my cushioned chair, my toy.
The well loved lap, the gentle stroking hand, the loving voice
The place I made on someone's heart.
the love that at the last
Could help me to a peaceful, painless end, held in loving arms.
If I should die
Oh, do not say
"No more a cat I'll have to grieve me by it's loss"
Seek out a lonely, unloved cat and give my place to him.
This is my legacy.
The love I leave behind.
T'is all I have to give.

Margaret Trowton

Hell, this forum is the only thing that can put tears in my eyes. Thats such a nice poem.

[ems]

Ah what fab news, I'm sure that Lucas will be smiling down from the Bridge 

Btw I am inviting myself to come and visit, I love Siamese but have never met one in person 

[LesleyW]

Dawn D, you can get Lacto B from petmeds.co.uk and if you use the promotion code 8lives you get 5% off.

Dawn and Phil are doing an amazing thing and what Lucas would have loved.

These two sound a bit like my runny bum Tarka.  If it helps he is on Hills W/D tins, peridale granules and Pro-soluble.  This definitely keeps his runny bum under control and as soon as he gets his teeth into anything else, (when he escapes up to the cat room) the runs come back again.

To Dawn and Phil

MY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

I too, would make a Will if I could write
To some poor, wistful, lonely stray
I leave my happy home
My dish, my cosy bed, my cushioned chair, my toy.
The well loved lap, the gentle stroking hand, the loving voice
The place I made on someone's heart.
the love that at the last
Could help me to a peaceful, painless end, held in loving arms.
If I should die
Oh, do not say
"No more a cat I'll have to grieve me by it's loss"
Seek out a lonely, unloved cat and give my place to him.
This is my legacy.
The love I leave behind.
T'is all I have to give.

Margaret Trowton

[Bazsmum]

What great news Dawn and phil.....you have done Lucas proud 

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

I've had a chat to the breeder and to my fab fosterer Dawn  and it's all sorted for tomorrow    These will probably still remain under Sean's care for the time being.  He knows the cats and I trust him and he knows what has been tried and what hasn't.  He also has a lot of mates at the University and apparently another cat that the breeder took on also had problems and was treated via them.  She is going to pass the details onto me so Sean can contact whoever it was that dealt with the cat in question and we'll see if she can come up with any ideas.

I wouldn't be happy about rehoming them at the moment as ideally, we could do with sorting out their little "problem".  It would be great to get them into a fab new home but I think this will be the best course of action for the time being.  I'm not sure what they're like with other cats, etc etc, I've only seen them in the vets whilst they went in for treatment so I wouldn't want to assume they'd be okay for them to have to be moved on again because of problems.  We also don't know if their problem is dietary or stress related, these are all things that need sorting before a "forever" home is found as any potential "owners" will not know what they are taking on which isn't fair to anyone, and the cats have to be paramount in any decisions made.  As soon as we have something a little concrete, no joke intended  we will update as and when   

The little girl will be spayed, and microchipped before rehoming and I'm pretty sure they are vaccinated already and the boy has already had his bits done. 

[JackSpratt]

Excellent news. Well done, Dawn. (And Phil!)

[Canterbury_cats (Sharon)]

Some times i am sure that fate lends a hand.. Good for you and Siamese i am real jealous.. I adore Siamese..

Lucas would be proud.. Kind of the similar situatin with Conker who was put to  sleep but Alex found his space. Without Conker Alex wouldnt of been so lucky..

Goodonya and have a restful sleep, those kittens are going to keep you busy!

[Susanne (urbantigers)]

Great news!  I'm sure Lucas will be very proud of you and will be watching over all the future occupants of his room.

[carl (billy and baggys dad)]

Fantastic Dawn - yourself and Phil have nowt but my admiration and respect 

[Gillian Harvey]

I just read about this on the other thread - wonderful news!   

[karenjet]

Really well done. That's such an amazing thing you're doing.
You've all been on my mind all day 

Can't wait for the kitten pics 

[Mark]

Great news Dawn   

I'm Sure they will come on leaps and bounds with you - rather than being a nuisance to the dodgy breeder

[Cheesecat]

Thankyou for that poem Yvonne - it is beautiful   I think I will print that one out  

Dolcetta   for your kind words in both threads, I will take some photos of Lucas' room tomorrow as I am going to get an early night and try to be at least only half zombified for work tomorrow   I will take some pictures before the new kitties get here - its nothing special, just a room with lots of beds and cushions (Lucas didn't play much so we made up for the toys with comfy things   ) It also has pictures of Lucas on the door  

Angie, that sounds promising - I hope I can sort these little ones out and get them a lovely new home  

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow Dawn  

[Angiew]

got my lacto from

http://www.petmeds.co.uk/Lacto-B

(Bought Jill some as a pressie a few months back - so she aleady has some in stock! )

[lucy]

I am sure you will make those two much happier, healthier cats. I am sure Lucas is proud of you.

[Yvonne]

Well done you and Phil for taking on these two

_____________________________________


To Love Again
____________

Oh what unhappy twist of fate has brought you homeless to our gate,
The gate where once another stood to beg for shelter, warmth and food?

For from that day we ceased to be the masters of our destiny,
While he, with purr and velvet paw, became within our house the law.

He scratched the furniture and shed and claimed the middle of the bed,
He ruled in arrogance and pride and broke our hearts the day he died.
 
So if you really think, oh cats, we would willingly relive all that,
Because you come forlorn and thin;
Well, don't just stand there - come on in.


 

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

just to say my pal Jill (aka marks cats in on the look out for some orientals. The older the better as she doesn't feel as guilty taking them on - the only thing is they will be going to a multicat household.

Angie, I'm going to get all the info on these two tomorrow off the breeder and also have a chat to Sean.  He thinks it's dietary with them so the problem may be easily sorted but we won't know until we get them.  I'm going to get the some Lacto B.........where do I buy it from though cos I haven't got a clue    I do know the breeder has spent a lot of money trying to get to the root cause but to no avail.  Fingers crossed these little darlings will have their bums sorted by the time Dawn's got to grips with them 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

What a great post 

I am sure DD will be happy for all the help she can get from a caring pair of fosteres like you.

Cant wait to see Lucas room and also the siamese kittens .

I am sure Lucas sent them specially for you 

[Angiew]

 

just to say my pal Jill (aka marks cats in on the look out for some orientals. The older the better as she doesn't feel as guilty taking them on - the only thing is they will be going to a multicat household.

(Hi to jill if you're lurking in the background!!)

Dawns - sorry to hear about poor Lucas and I'm so glad that it hasn't put you off helping! Take care , Angie

[dolcetta46]

Oh bless you Dawn!!    I also believe it was Lucas guiding them over to you, he wants you to carry on with your chin up while honouring and remembering him close in your heart.  It is a wonderful tribute and a great way to carry on his legacy, also the new babies will help your heart heal, too.  I am happy for you and keep us posted about them, and maybe you could take a picture of Lucas's room and let us see it?  My best wishes to you and your arriving babies!! 

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

Lucas will be up there smiling now    I'm really pleased you're prepared to take on these babes, and I'm sure they'll help fill the gap that Lucas left behind    I'll bell you tomorrow, xxxx

[Cheesecat]

First of all I just wanted to say thankyou so much for all the lovely messages everyone has posted today - I have read every one of them (and had a blub over a good few too) but it has been lovely to know that there are so many caring people out there and also to know how many of you were touched by our gorgeous man.

We are going to print all our photos of Lucas and make a big collage for the wall of his room, with little descriptions and things that fit his personality - I will post a picture when we have finished 

I was thinking to myself today - as I have already posted, that I am determined to make our Lucas proud and I want to get involved with helping poor needy babes as much as I possibly can - I know I am nowhere near on a scale with some fantastic peeps like DD, but I want to do my best  I wondered to myself how I would know which is the next cat that is destined to come and stay with us in Lucas' room.. and I thought to myself in my mixed up head that maybe it would be a Siamese as I have been going on about them since the Supreme, and I thought to myself - I don't think theres a huge change of DD needing a home for a Siamese baby.

Well, I obviously missed this thread http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=9068.0

DD PMed me today and happened to mention that these poor Siamese babes need a home or the breeder says she will PTS. I couldn't really believe it because after what I'd been thinking this morning, Dawn does actually have needy Siamese kitties - two of them! I replied and told her about my thought that morning and she said maybe Lucas sent them to me as the next lot of kitties to stay in his room.

Anyway, long story short - me and Phil are taking on these cats and hopefully giving them the love they deserve - whilst trying our best to sort out their little problem. Apparently they need to gain weight too - so maybe Lucas thought they were kitties after his own heart 

They arrive tomorrow, and to be honest I think I really am glad we are throwing ourselves right back in, as it helps knowing that Lucas is spurring us on to try our best to make a difference and be productive in his honour.

I will never forget the big grey and white pawprint on our hearts