Hello All!

[Poo]

Hi all

This is my first post here, but I have been reading all your posts for the last few days. This is a great site, I have really enjoyed all your stories and pictures.

I have 3 cats of my own, Sooty a tabby 13 years old, Bugs a tortoiseshell 10 years old, and my little kitten Twinkle also a tortoiseshell 6 months old. Once i have figured out how to put pictures on here I will post some.

I am going through a tough time at the moment, my Sooty has a cancerous growth on her face. We have seen the vets and he has advised that it could be removed but it would mean she would loose half of her face :( Even then though, he says because of the type of cancer it is it will probably occur somewhere else. He said chemo would not help and radiotherapy might help but would leave her with sores all over her face and many trips to the vets. Me and my partner have had a tough Christmas deciding what to do. We have decided not to put her through all that treatment with no gaurantees. She is happy at the moment and still her normal self, but i know that the time will come when I will have to make the decision to put her to sleep. Thats tough, but I have found this site a great help. Its great to find a site where there are so many people who are as crazy about cats as I am.

I cannot imagine not having Sooty she is my angel, she knows me very well and if I am upset she comes and licks my nose and won't leave me alone. We have a special connection.

Anyway must go. What a brilliant site this is and I will post pictures when I work out how to do it!!!!

Bye for now

[joycenalex]

welcome to PT:)

[catcrazylady]

Welcome to PT! I'm so sorry to hear about your Sooty. That is so sad.:( PT is a great place for support and advice as well as fun stories and pictures.
Please keep us updated on Sooty and I'm sending prayers that she still has lots of good times ahead.:)

[slick]

Welcome to Pet Talk Nicki! My name is Vickie but I prefer to be called Slick. I'm the willing servant to Max the Persian who is 11 and Speckles the Tabby who is 17. We live in BC, Canada.

I'm so sorry to hear about Sooty and if I were in your shoes, I'd probably do the same thing. I've never had to make "the decision" but lots of people here have, and when the time comes you will get all the love and support you need.

Oh yes, and beware...this site is very addictive.;)

[mina'smomma]

Welcome to PT Poo. You'll find everyone is really friendly here.

[christa]

Welcome to PT! You'll love it here . . . and I'm sure you'll soon find that PT Friends are GREAT! It's hard to go through something with a pet, and having some friends that understand and that can relate are priceless!

:)

[catlover4ever]

Welcome to Pet Talk. So gald that you found this site. My name is Meg and I am owned by the 7 kitties that you see in my signature.

I'm sorry to hear about your Sooty. I hope all works out for the best for her. This is a wonderful place for support and knowledge about our fur kids.

Again welcome.

[dukedogsmom]

Welcome! So very sorry to hear about Sooty. Having one of our special furry friends hurting is very hard to deal with. Duke is my furry soul mate like your Sooty is to you. He's 11 1/2 now. I also just acquired Doogie(kitty) in November. I also have a 20 year old Arabian horse that I've had since he was 10 months old. We'll look forward to seeing pics of your sweeties.

[Jods]

Welcome, you'll love it here!!
Sorry to hear about your Sooty.

[catmandu]

Welcome to Pet Talk,and The Found Cats,will put Sooty,in thier prayers,and pray,that thier New Friend,can be helped,by the White Coats,and they all MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOW For Sooty.

[smokey the elder]

Welcome to Pet Talk! I'm sorry about Sooty. I hope she can feel better.

[moosmom]

Welcome to PT Poo!!

I'm sorry to hear about Sooty. The only advice I can offer you is this...as long as Sooty is happy, eating and isn't in any pain, enjoy the time you have left with her. It'll mean so much to you both.

You and Sooty will be in my thoughts and prayers. We're here if you need to vent.

(((hugs))))
Donna

[kimlovescats]

Welcome to Pet Talk! I am sorry that you are coming under sad circumstances with your dear Sooty ... but PT people are loving, caring and supportive. We will be here for you through your remaining time with your precious baby. ;) Would love to see pics of all of your 3 kitties!

Kim

[catnapper]

Welcome to PT. I am very sorry to hear about your beloved Sooty's illness. You'll find a lot of compassion and support here. I hope to see pictures of your cats soon (uploading photos is actually rather easy)

My name is Kim, and I have 4 tabbis... Allen Pouncer, Harrya nd Abby. I also have one great big scaredy dog named Nicki.

[Poo]

Hi all

Thanks for all your kind words, I will keep you updated. Thought i'd give the pictures a try. Here goes!!sooty

[Karen]

Hi! The picture needs to be on the web somewhere, so that it has a URL to paste between the img tags. But you can post it as an attachment - just make sure it's a jpg file, and use that feature.

Welcome to Pet Talk, Sooty'll be in our prayers.

[Poo]

Thanks for the advice Karen I will try again now. If it works the picture is of Sooty.

[Poo]

Hooraay have got the hang of it now, so heres Twinkle and Bugs. Hope you like them.

[catlover4ever]

They are adorable!!!!

[catcrazylady]

I see them! Yes, they are really gorgeous! Sooty is a very very pretty girl and Twinkle and bugs are too cuuuuute!:D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Poo
Its great to find a site where there are so many people who are as crazy about cats as I am.



Actually,

We are not crazy about cats....



INSANE is a better description.

Welcome!:D

[catfamily]

I'm so sorry about Sooty.I too went thru the same with my 16 year old KiKi a couple months back.He had cancer in the jaw and the vet said half the jaw would have to be removed but they also said even if it was a young cat that noone should put their pet thru this removal.It's painful even after the cancer removal and not comfortable at all.And brings their spirits down forever.I'm glad you made the right choice.
I really am so sorry for what you are going thru.:(
But I'm so happy you joined pettalk.We will all be here for you.

[Laura's Babies]

Hello Poo, welcome to PT! I am Laura of Laura's Babies and I am glad I got to welcome you before I leave for work...which takes me away for a full 28 days at a time with NO internet access. Hope to find you here when I get back in Feb. and you have become a regular poster here...

Sorry to hear you will have to make that horriable decision for your baby but hang around here and everyone will understand, offer support and even cry with you.

WELCOME TP PT!!!!

[rosethecopycat]

Welcome to PT Nicki.

We will be here for you and Sooty.

Remember it is quality not quantity of days that's important.

All of your babies are beautiful.

Wishing you happy and peaceful days.

[QueenScoopalot]

Welcome to Pt Nicki! You have lovely cats, and we all (well many) understand all too well the pain of losing old friends. I do a lot of rescuing, and have a serious weakness for special needs kitties especially. These are the ones I tend to hog all for myself. ;) Hope you stick around here....as others have said, we'll all be there for you when it's Sooty's time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Give them all some kisses for me please. :) Jan

[cubby31682]

Hello,
My name is Katie, I have 1 dog, 1 cat, and another cat on the way as I write this. But my cat and dog are in my sig below.

Welcome to PT, I hope you enjoy it here.

[jenluckenbach]

WELCOME!!! Thank you for showing us your kitties. :D:D

So sorry to hear about Sootty, but love him as hard as you can. That is the most important thing.

My crew is in my siggy but I also foster, so there are usually about 10 more in the house at any one time.

[rg_girlca]

Welcome to PT Nicki.

You're cats are absolutely adorable.

I am so sorry to hear about your precious baby Sooty. Enjoy the time you have with her. We are a very good support group when someones kitty goes on to Rainbow Bridge, as we totally understand what you will be going through and how you will be feeling.

You and Sooty will be in my prayers.

[prechrswife]

Welcome! I'm sorry you are dealing with such a difficult situation. Seeing one of your furbabies go through a struggle like that is never easy.

My husband and I have 3 cats (pictures in my sig) and 2 basset hounds.