I came to this site today because I am feeling so sad I can hardly stand it.I first came to this site almost 3 years ago when my cat Sox died at the age of 16 of kidney failure.I was depressed for some time after that and this site was a godsend to me.I made many friends who helped me thur the tough times and I think of them so often.Right now I am going thur a tough time again.My new kitty Pearl who is only 3 months is sick and in the hospital.They told us she had tapeworms and was constipated.She won't drink water and had been vomiting about every 3 hours.The vet gave us medicine but it had not stopped the vomiting.I am so worried about her.She is very little weighing only 5 pounds.I know that the hospital is the best place for her right now but I cannot stop worrying about her and wishing she were back here with us.Our other boy kitty Smoky who I introduced you all to 2 years ago is doing great but he misses his sister too.Is there anyone out there that remembers me from 3 years ago? If not I guess I am just looking for some postitve thoughts and prayers for my sweet little girl who we have only had the pleasure of knowing for a week.We love her and we want her to come home.Add to that the fact that it is costing us hundreds of dollars to keep her at this hospital and we don't have pet insurance.I don't care what it costs,I just want her to get better.This is bringing up all of the feelings I had 3 years ago when Sox passed away.I am so sad and depressed,can anyone help me with some kind words? Thanks to all of you,this website is a godsend.

im sorry you are going thru such a rough patch and so soon after you got little pearl. its funny how deeply we fall in love with our furry friends. ive only had lucy (my puppy) for about four months now and everytime shes in the hospital (dont ask! she gets into so much trouble and like you i dont have insurance either. i dont care as long as she comes home with momma) i worry and get upset and wonder if im going to lose her too. lucy came to me directly from heaven after i too lost my little fred (cat) after 14 years. he died from complications of diabetes... although i did not want her at first but by the second day we were like two peas in a pod. i still havent gotten over losing fred which makes me worry twice as much for lucy. im constantly checking to make sure shes ok and that she has everything she needs. almost in a way, obsessive. but i digress. the point i was trying to make was that we develop such an instant strong love for these wonderful animals because they love us unconditionally. they do nothing but give us happiness, joy and laughter. i do understand the fear you are going thru; the sadness and everything that comes with it. but i will pray for sweet pearl. shes just a little girl that shouldnt be going thru this so young in her little life. her youth however is on her side as our prayers. please dont be sad just yet. Shes in a wonderful place that is giving her the care that she needs. she feels your energy… i just reemebered why i was telling you about lucy. you see, because i lost my fred not too long ago, i mentally go to a place of severe sadness when she ends up in the hospital but i realize that i shouldnt go there just yet because it doesnt mean im going to lose her. do you know what i mean? so lets send up our prayers and send good energy that pearl will come home soon.

you and pearl are in my thoughts and prayers. please keep us posted on how shes doing.
patricia

Patricia,thank you so much for your response to my post.Your good thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.I just got word from my husband that the vet is going to let little Pearl come home tonight.He gave her a shot to stop her vomiting and he checked her out again.Her temperature is back to normal and he said to let her rest and gave us some special food to give her later. I'm so sorry about your kitty Fred.I'm sure you miss him terribly.My kitty Sox also had diabetes and that lead to him developing kidney failure which is what he passed away from.So I know the pain you are going thur dealing with his passing.It does get easier with time but it never really goes away completely.You just learn to live with it like anything else.I'm overprotective of my new kitties too.I guess that is just natural.Thank you again for responding to my post.It helps to know there are people out there who care and who know what your going thur.It means so much. Sincerely,Renee (Sox's Mom)

Renee,

Of course I remember you! How could I forget a dear person who helped me when I lost my sweet cat Peaches 2+ years ago. I just saw your post & I am so glad to hear that little Pearl is doing better and is coming home with you. My fur-family just continues to grow---I have a new kitten too, Jackie adopted us while we were vacationing on the lake for a long weekend back in mid-June. Having lived in the woods for who knows how long, eating who knows what, Jackie also brought along some baggage, hookworms & tapeworms among them. For the tapeworms, the vet prescribed Drontal which seems to be working well for her. She didn't experience the symptoms Pearl did but she eats like a horse and somehow still only weighs slightly over 6 lbs. The doctors think she is approx. 1 year old, so she is extremely tiny for her age. She could have had the tapeworms for some time, which could have affected her ability to absorb the nutrients in her food. We'll have to wait & see how she progresses at this point. But it sounds like Pearl's problem was caught early on, so I'm sure she will bounce back in no time.

Renee, I am so glad you are still checking in here at LS. I visit only occasionally these days, but I do visit, and I love to hear from my old friends who gave me a shoulder to lean on when I needed it. I don't know how I would have gotten through losing Peaches if it hadn't been for the people I met here. I am grateful everyday for you all. My heart goes out to everyone who has experienced this pain. Renee, let us know how Pearl is doing, and of course how you are doing.

KIm,it is wonderful to hear from you! Lighting Strike was such a blessing to me,I couldn't have made it thur Sox's passing without it.This morning we had to take little Pearl back to the animal hospital.She wouldn't eat or drink and started vomiting again.The vet said she was very dehydrated and she wanted her to stay overnight so they could give her fluids thur an IV and also antibiotics.We got a call a while ago and the vet said she is doing better and may be able to come home late tomorrow afternoon if she continues to improve.I sure hope so because we miss her so much.The house is quiet without her.That's great that your pet family continues to grow! Jackie is a lucky kitty to have found you!! I'm sure with your love and patience she will thrive.I haven't been here on LS in a long time but I really should visit more often.Thank you so much for writing to me.I know that Peaches and Sox are together playing on the other side and we will see them again someday. Keep in touch. Sincerely,Renee

How is the little one doing now?

It is very traumatic when our pets become sick, and it is no wonder that this has brought back sad memories for you. I don't think that we ever get over losing somebody we love. The sadness is always there, but we eventually learn to cope with it.

I still miss my little one so badly, and I lost her 18 months ago now. Sometimes I can't talk about her without crying. We will always miss them. I am glad that your kitten has found a loving home - there are so many cruel owners out there who can't be bothered with sick pets and dump or neglect them.

I bet Sox is watching over her too.

Here's an update on little Pearl...we just talked to the vet about an hour ago and she said that Pearl has to spend another night in the hospital.She said her condition was improving but that she wanted her to stay on fluids for another night. I am so sad I can hardly stand it.I really wanted her to come home today.Tomorrow is my birthday and all I wanted was for her to be okay.I pray she will get to come home tomorrow.Keep little Pearl in your prayers tonight.I would really appreciate it.

I will pray that Pearl will be hme with you soon.
elaine

happy birthday! how is little pearl doing? keep the faith pearls mom! we will keep praying. and if she doesnt come home today, thats ok. you will just get a belated birthday gift when she does. youre a wonderful mom. she will come home.

you are in my thoughts and prayers!
patricia

hi ryancat,i hope that your pearl comes home soon and feels better ,i know that feeling when you bring them to the vets and hope things are ok,it can be very hard and taxing worrying over it , i know that feeling all to well when i was taking jeannie back and forth,keep us posted and how things are going and hope you are feeling ok again ,thanks jay

Kate,it is wonderful to hear from you after all this time!! I am happy that you remembered me.I am pleased to tell everyone that little Pearl has made a full recovery and is doing so great.She is growing like a weed,haha and your right,she is running around the house all the time! I still think of Sox often but now it is with happy thoughts and memories and it doesn't hurt so much.I know he is in heaven and he will wait for me.We also still have our boy Smoky who was just a baby back when I used to come to this site.You'll be happy to know that he is doing great,he weighs almost 18 pounds now and is a proud big bro to little Pearl.That's funny that you remember those things about Sox.How are you doing? Did you ever adopt another kitty? Take care and may God bless you always. Renee

YEAHHHHH!!!!! im so glad to hear that pearl made a full recovery. love those happy endings!
patricia