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Barnyard Buddies:  Please pray for our cat  |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 6:11:11 PM
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If anyone understands our attachment to animals, it's a farmgirl. My husband and I came home from work today to find one of our cats not acting like herself(seemed fine yesterday). We were able to find a local vet that had evening hours so off we go. Mollie, our tuxedo cat, has acute kidney failure. It may be reversible but it is a wait and see situation. She was given IV fluids and an antibiotic shot.
Please be in prayer. She is very precious to us.
Thank you and hugs to all,
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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momshopsalotta
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Connie
Hertford
NC
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 6:48:13 PM
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Sending prayers from my tuxedo cat to yours.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 7:45:54 PM
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Darlene: Just yesterday, in this section, I was telling someone about how the farmgirls have helped me when I lost my beloved 22 year old dog, Luck Dog. We are here for you. I can only speak for myself now, but I'm sure other farmgirls would agree, we are hurting with you. I will keep Mollie in my prayers. Please, keep us posted. Hugs to you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 7:54:11 PM
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 8:17:26 PM
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Sending prayers for Mollie and her people.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 9:21:21 PM
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Hugs and healing thoughts for you and Mollie. Our cat went through this a few years ago so I understand the wait and see game all too well. I hope she responds well to treatment.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2012 : 9:50:35 PM
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Darlene, I am praying that Molly gets through this. Hugs to you and your family.
Julie
Farmgirl #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 04:24:03 AM
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Prayers coming your way! Keep us posted when you can.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Country at Heart |
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AliciaNak
True Blue Farmgirl
405 Posts
Alicia
Elko
Nevada
USA
405 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 08:02:30 AM
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Prayers for Molly headed your way.
Alicia
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.~Ralph Waldo Emmerson
www.blondenak.blogspot.com
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 08:07:40 AM
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Oh, Darlene--I've been there myself. These felines systems are SO sensitive! It can be reversed and I'm hopeful for your tuxeodo cat. Prayers and healing thoughts headed Molly's way!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 08:55:17 AM
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Oh my goodness. . .my tears at your responses. I am humbled by your kind words. I was up most of the night with Mollie, I just wanted to keep an eye on her and we also have two more cats that, I guess, could "smell" that she had been to the vet. I wanted to make sure their "hisses" did not turn in to more.
She is still weak and not interested in drinking. I've already called the vet and I'm taking her back this afternoon. She will get more fluids and hopefully that will help. She did use the litter box a couple of times so hopefully her kidneys have not completely shut down.
I know this seems like a lot for what some may call "just a cat" but my husband and I never had children so our cats are our babies. And I know you all understand that, and I love you for it.
Prayer works and I so appreciate yours. Hugs and more hugs to all.
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 10:01:49 AM
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Darlene, my tears are falling for you and Mollie and your husband. My five cats are my furry children. My heart hurts for all of you. Continue to have hope, we all do. Continued prayers to y'all. Hugs to you and Mollie.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 10:53:58 AM
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i too have been there, good thoughts and prayers that you and your kitty will get trhough this.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
652 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 3:04:37 PM
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Oh no :*( I'll add your kitty to the prayer list for sure. Hope she comes through this okay.
You could as the Vet for a bag and for them to teach you how to give SubQ fluids yourself. It's really not hard, and it could save you some trips.
Praying for you and your family!
~Hen 4316~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana.
Starting a family and raising up a small ranch using natural resources.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 05:50:40 AM
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Darlene,
My heart goes out to you and your little kitty. At my house, our cats and dogs are our fur-babies, and are a part of the family. Please keep us updated. I pray she will pull through. Big hugs to you.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 10:38:33 AM
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Still praying for Mollie. Sending hugs to both of you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 10:53:16 AM
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Thank you all so much for your support. Mollie spent last night at the vet's in order to get IV fluids. I called this morning and she is not any worse but really not any better either. Little to no interest in eating yet. Repeat labwork will be done later in the day.
When (I'm trying to stay positive) she comes home, we will have to administer SQ fluids every day the rest of her life. I've been and EMT and taken care of people for over 20 years. I have no problems with needles and would gladly do what I need for Miss Mollie.
Thank you all again for your concern and prayers. Keep praying!
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 10:57:42 AM
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I've done that, too, Darlene. Professor Pumpkin didn't need it daily, but I sure got to recognize the signs and we always had iv fluids handy. After a while, the vet just mailed them to us regularly, along with needles, etc.
I'm glad she's no worse, but, it takes time for them to feel more like themselves again. You're all in our thoughts at my house full of fur babies (though, sadly, all my kittehs are gone now).
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 11:11:08 AM
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I'll rejoice in any good news. Hugs to Miss Mollie. Continued prayers for Mollie.
Hugs.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 5:58:45 PM
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Thank you all again for your sweet & kind words and support. Unfortunately, our Mollie just couldn't get any better; her kidneys shut down completely and we lost her.
We've cried and cried but I take comfort from God's word "Peace I give unto you. . .let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid.
Again, I appreciate you and may God bless each of you richly.
Hugs,
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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Simple@heart
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Andrea
Florida
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 6:02:39 PM
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Words can't express how it feels to say goodbye to a pet. Sending you a great big ((hug))
~Andrea
Bloom where you are planted |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 6:20:48 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss of Mollie, will keep you and your family in our prayers that you have comfort and peace.
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 6:35:03 PM
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Sorry to hear about Mollie's passing. Sending you and your family lots of hugs!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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