Sasha Begins Chemotherapy On Monday!

[sasha the cat]

This is KatMa AKA Susan who is the human Mom of Sasha the Cat. Her Paw-Paw AKA Murray and I are beside ourselves with worry as our little darling begins chemotherapy on Monday. Sasha has Feline Lymphoma.

Sasha was an abandoned kitty who cried all of the long, cold Montreal Winter of 1995. I searched and called but could not find her. Then in May of 1995 she heard me talking to a neighbour and came bounding across the street! I was so frightened--she could have been hit by a car.

Sasha jumped on my lap, gave me her lovely pussycat smile and started to purr. I was in love. July 18th that year Sasha had five beautiful kittens. We, with a neighbour, took care of her. She "boarded" with her babies at the neighbour's home. The neighbour built a safe place under the balcony for them and I fed her and got medical attention for Sasha & her babies. Later I found forever homes for her five kittens; when they were 8 weeks old, they went to forever homes. The neighbour and I shared Sasha; I had a key to her garage where Sasha slept at night in the laundy room. The Winter of 1995-96 she stayed indoors in the laundry room.

That January I had pneumonia and Murray went over every morning and night to feed her and spend time with her. He fell in love. These living arrangements worked fine right up until June 1996 when some bratty boys tried to steal her. That was when I realized my husband, Murray was 'in love' with her. He brought her into the house and said "that's it; she's an inside kitty now"

Although Murray and I lived with my dog and my three cats -- he never had a cat and was afraid of them. When Murray and I began seeing each other in 1984, he had his dog, Chuckie and I had my dog, Bobby. On September 21st 1985 my kitten Tiggy [whom I call The Best Cat in the Universe] came into my home. Tiggy was the birthday gift to my son, Mark who wanted a cat. Tiggy arrived exactly one week before Mark's 11th birthday. Later Princess joined us and then Paddy Paws, a lost cat found by Bobby the Dog. Paddy was about 4 when Bobby found him Labour Day 1986--now Mark and I had one dog and three cats! Murray and I were 'an item' and we knew it was just a matter of time before all of us would be a 'blended' family.

Sadly, Paddy Paws had acute renal failure in January 1996 and it was so quick that he died two days later on January 16th. I was stunned and could not function. That very same year on September 9th, Bobby the Dog who was 17-1/2 years old went to Rainbow's Bridge to be with Chucky and Paddy-Paws. It was so, so hard that year.

Sasha was a big, bright ray of sunshine in our lives. Tiggy didn't think so. Princess wasn't sure of this interloper either. Tiggy and Sasha never became friends. She had known hard times as an abandoned cat -- dogs and other cats were enemies. Bobby tried no end to win her over but Sasha just could not trust another cat let alone a DOG! Princess liked to stay away from the cats but she loved Bobby the Dog. Princess loved her people too...but not her cat siblings!

My darling Tiggy went to Rainbow's Bridge on September 5, 2000 -- shortly after his 15th birthday which was on August 17th 2000. I still mourn him -- the cat who absolutely stole my heart. He was a wee five-week old kitten when he captured me; he thought I was his Mommy. To our great sorrow Princess [who was one year younger than Tiggy] went to find Tiggy, Bobby, Chuckie and Paddy-Paws on October 4th 2001.

Our Sasha, whom we just adore, will begin taking the drug Chlorambucil AKA Leukeran® GlaxoSmithKline. She will have one dosage beginning Monday every second day for a total of 12 doses. According to her doctor and the consulting oncologist cats tolerate chemo very well [apparently better than humans] and this particular course of chemo is well tolerated by domestic felines. We hope they are right and that our little girl will go into remission.

Pet Lovers in this Forum -- please focus or pray for our darling Sasha and for Murray and I to be strong for her. Thank you.



Sasha, February 2005 taken by my sister, Carol
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Susan, Sasha's KatMa

[kittycats_delight]

Sasha has such sad eyes. lots and lots of prayers, positive thoughts and healing vibes coming from Ontario. We have all fingers, toes, whiskers and paws crossed for you Sasha to go into remission and begin to get well.

[Karen]

Mon Dieu, aide s'il vous plais Sasha, le chat de reine du Québec.

Sasha is in our prayers, God understands all languages, sa petite Sasha, bon chance de vous!

[dragondawg]

incorporating Doxorubicin, Elspar, and Vincristine into the protocol, rather than relying on Leukeran alone.

Be on the look out for secondary bacterial infections after the treatments begin. Also inquire as to supportive drugs that can be used such as acid blockers and anti-nausea drugs.

[carole]

I hope Sasha does extremely well with her treatment, and suffers no side effects, and that she will indeed go into remission and have many wonderful years left with you, thank you for sharing such a beautiful story, I was saddened to read about Sasha's condition, but wish her well and hugs to you both, this is a tough time ahead for you all, but the power of PT is with you and hopefully can work yet another miracle, along with a little help from you know who.:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sasha.:( I hope that the chemo will work for her and put her in remission so she'll have many more happy and healthy years ahead of her. Please keep us updated.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry to hear about Sasha. You must be heartbroken.

I hope the chemo helps her to go in remission and to stay with you for many years.

[smokey the elder]

I'm sorry about Sasha. I have had two cats with cancer. Smokey the Elder's chemo was doxorubicin and thalidomide(!). This bought her almost a year with a very aggressive cancer which would have killed her in six weeks.

Pink Nose recently finished four rounds of mitoxantrone, for a tumor in his ear canal. In August he goes for a follow-up ultrasound.

Sasha's therapy must be quite mild, since it is so frequent.

My sample of two supports the idea that cats tolerate chemo quite well. Pink Nose didn't even lose his whiskers!

Pink Nose sends head bumpies and purrs and tells Sasha to be good for the doctor. He was such a good patient he has a fan club at the oncologists'!

This pic is Pink Nose after his last chemo, showing off his stylish green bandage and full set of whiskers.:)

[Karen]

Oh, and tell Sasha I know several cancer survivors, albeit human ones, so to keep her spirits up, as this is not always a death sentance even though that's what people think.

Bonjour Sasha!

[furrykidsmother]

Hi pretty Sasha! Lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers being sent to you and your KatMa and PawPaw! We hope that the chemo is succesful and that you will go into remission and have many, many more healthy and happy years ahead of you. Please keep us posted.

[lizbud]

Sasha is such a pretty cat. She & you will be in my prayers
for a remission of this illness. She certainly deserves a long
and happy life.:)

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm sorry to hear that Sasha needs this treatment, but I have heard that animals tolerate it better then we do. I hope that proves to be the case for Sasha. She is such a lovely girl and we don't see enough of her. ;) Please let us know how she is getting on.

The girls will be keeping their paws crossed.

[sasha the cat]

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SASHA had her first chemo treatment this morning at 9:15 a.m. ET today. We have all of our fingers and toes crossed as do all of our family and friends and all the pets in our extended family have their paws crossed too.

Sasha is busy scratching her chair right now. She seems fine but it is only 9:54 a.m. ET and so far, Sasha is having no reaction to the chemo. Thank goodness for that!

Thank you, the people and pets in this Forum, for your kindness and caring -- and for the treatment advice. I printed out those tips and after Sasha's third chemo session we will discuss this with her doctors.


Susan & Murray AKA Katma & Paw-Paw

[smokey the elder]

Your mailbox is full.

[jenluckenbach]

I missed seeing this BEFORE her first treatment, but the prayers for Sashs are still coming. She is a lovely cat! Please allow this treatment to help this special, little girl.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I just saw this. I'm so sorry sweet Sasha and you all have to go through this.

All paws crossed here and prayers flying for remission!

[wolflady]

I hope the treatment goes well today! Please give us an update about how Sasha's treatment went, and know that we're sending prayers and pawsitive thoughts your way.
**hugs**

[Grace]

I also missed this prior to her first treatment.

She is beautiful. I wish nothing but wonderful things for Sasha - a long and happy life without a care in the world.

[RedHedd]

Prayers going out to you, yours and Sasha that the chemo is successful in its treatment and that Sasha's course is uneventful and pain-free. Such a pretty sweet girl!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Sasha is such a gorgeous kitty. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We can feel the love you have for her through your writing. She is one cherished little girl. We hope that a complete recovery is on the horizen for dear, sweet, Sasha:)

Love, Terry, Daisy and Delilah

[Barbara]

Sasha I am glad to hear you managed well with the first treatment. Hope it really really helps.:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Sasha treatment went well and that she's resting comfortably.:)

[lisalee]

Sasha will be in my thoughts and prayers. She's beautiful. :)

[sasha the cat]

Mew, I had my second session on Wednesday and seem to be handling it well.:)

My purr~ents are so happy 'cause I've been drinking my water & eating. After Chemo 1 I had no desire for food or water which frighented my humans so much[they are so frail].

I do still vomit but my purr~ents know the food and water I get down does give me some nourishment. My Paw-Paw was so thrilled because I made a poop. Humans are so easy to make happy:D !!

Since my normal antics still interest me -- like jumping on the beds, looking out the windows, playing with my feather toys and watching the Nightly Business Report and various sports on TV with Paw-Paw -- my KatMa & Paw-Paw think this is a very good sign.

Thank you, dear friends in this Forum, for encouraging me and cheering for me during this chemotherapy. Purrrrrr, you are giving my KatMa and Paw-Paw great comfort.

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[smokey the elder]

Tell your meowmie that Hills A/D tastes really good to cats with poor appetites!:) Also chicken and turkey baby food, plain, no onions.

[furrykidsmother]

Hi Sasha! So glad to hear you have gotten successfully through your 2nd treatment. I know us humans are very frail and we worry so and yes you are right some of the littlest things make us happy because they are important. Please continue to eat and drink and use your litter box. I believe tomorrow will be your 3rd treatment. Good luck sweetheart and continue to rest and enjoy your nightly TV watching. Give KatMa and Paw-Paw our best wishes and tell them that we are saying continued prayers for all of you. Will look forward to your next update!

[Barbara]

Sasha, I am sure if you can see the business report you are not too bad ;)

Kitty kisses to you- this chemo simply has to help you:)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Hi, Sweetheart! So glad to hear you tolerated your second chemo treatment well.

Tell you parents not to worry if you lose your desire for food. My father and an aunt (his sister) both beat cancer. The chemo treatments were worse than the disease (they said). They both lost their appetites and their hair. After the treatments, they got their appetites back and their hair grew in thicker than before.

Prayers for your continued success!!! (and HUGS too):)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that your 2nd chemo treatment went well.:D More prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

[TopCat3]

I've been off-air for a few days and have returned to find this thread and pictures of the beautiful Sasha, who is having chemo. I wish you well, beautiful Sasha and hope the chemo is not causing you any distress. I hope you make a full recovery, you are such a pretty girl and so sweet natured, this shines through in your pictures. Focus on yourself, your humans will cope, we are made of stronger stuff than we look.Try to eat and drink, especially drink water, don't let yourself dehydrate. Don't worry too much about the business report, it all goes in cycles, what goes down will come back up. If you have any shares in catfood companies or furry toy with squeakies manufacturers, don't you fret yourself right now. All will be well, and so will you, a little down now, but up again soon to be sure. Hang in there, precious one, we are all thinking of you and praying for your recovery:) :)

[sasha the cat]

Thank you for your concern. Do you live near Sydney, Australia by any chance? We have human family there...

Today I had Chemo 3 plus blood works and a complete medical. I'm very tired after all of this but did want to have my KatMa send you a note from me.

Thank you to each of you who are pulling for me. My purr~ents appreciate this so very much.

Purrrrs to you plus kittykisses from me.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

More (((HUGS))) are on the way sweetie. At least you'll have a couple of days rest now before the next treatment, right? The cat kids are blowing you kitty kisses too! :)

[furrykidsmother]

Sweet Sasha, we know that you must be very tired. The whole thing is very traumatic, but hopefully it will be done soon and you will feel much better. Rest up this weekend! Hugs and prayers to you and KatMa and Paw-Paw!

[Logan]

Susan, Murray and Sasha, we will definitely keep you in our prayers. I apologize that you are already 3 treatments into this chemo and I am just finding this thread. :o I need to be more diligent.

Logan

[Karen]

Ma petite Sasha, le chat de reine du Québec, votre vous êtes toujours dans nos prières. Sommeil bien, repos, ma petite!

[kittycats_delight]

You are doing wonderful Sasha. I know it's sooo hard and you are sooo very tired. But keep it up sweet one. Be strong sweetheart we are behind you 2000%. Soon you will start feeling better. PT prayers have worked miracles before and we are working for another one for you Sasha sweetie.

whisker kisses from my girls and gentle kisses and cuddles from me.

Fight baby you are doing great !!!!

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha we just want to wish you well and hope that your treatments are easier on you this week. Keep up the fight little one! We are all pulling for you and KatMa and Paw-Paw. Let us know when you feel up to it how you are doing. Hugs and Prayers to all of you!!

[Cataholic]

Oh, I missed this! Good luck to Sasha as she continues her therapy. May she go into remission, and stay the loving, beautiful kitty you know so well.

[sasha the cat]

Our darling Sasha's five kittens were born on July 18th 1995 so today they are 10 years old!!!

Sasha was approximately 14 months old which means she most likely was born May 1994. We celebrate Murray and Sasha's birthdays the same day -- May 8th.

Sasha had Chemo # 4 on Sunday. She vomits at least once a day; chemo can cause vomiting for felines and for humans. She seems to be her very happy self and we try not to worry too much. Sasha sees her doctor at least once a week at the clinic; her doctor also comes to Sasha's palace to check on her.

Photo of Sasha nursing her babies in 1995. They were sooooo adorable.

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[dukedogsmom]

Hugs to you, sweet Sasha. I hope the chemo gives great results! I'm sorry you're having to suffer like this.

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha your babies were just adorable. Of course they would have to be since they took after you. Sorry to hear the nasty chemo is making you sick. I hope that you are feeling better today and that your treatments will get easier. You are all still in our thoughts and prayers!

[lizbud]

Rest all you can dear Sasha and build up your strength. We
send you gentle hugs & kisses sweet lady.:)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Get well soo, dear Sasha! Please, let's hope that this chemo helps!!

[RedHedd]

Sasha is in our prayers every day. I hope the chemo gets easier for her to bear and that the treatment is successful Gentle purrs and headbumpies from the M's.

P.S. Your PM box is full! Thank you for the nice note. We're happy that Sasha is eating and feeling a bit better. Continue to get better, sweet Sasha!

[TopCat3]

Originally posted by sasha the cat
Thank you for your concern. Do you live near Sydney, Australia by any chance? We have human family there...

Today I had Chemo 3 plus blood works and a complete medical. I'm very tired after all of this but did want to have my KatMa send you a note from me.

Thank you to each of you who are pulling for me. My purr~ents appreciate this so very much.

Purrrrs to you plus kittykisses from me.

Yes we live in the Inner West suburbs of Sydney about 8km from the city centre. Where are your family?

We all hope Sasha is continuing to make progress, and note that she has now had her 4th chemo and it makes her feel unwell at the time and tired but is otherwise her usual frolicking self and eating fairly well. This is great news and Cleo and Colette send their best purrs and nose-touchies. Colette had dentistry today, three extracted and those that are left:( cleaned so she is now like this:D She's had a little snack and returned a message to all her well-wishers and is now resting in front of the fire, meditating and sending prayers out to all the less fortunate cats on the forum who are unwell at the moment, including a special wish for Sasha. Stay strong Sasha, you are such a sweetie.:)

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha how are you today? I am thinking that you had your 5th chemo today? You have been in my thoughts and I wanted to see how you are doing. I hope you are feeling better and that each session brings you closer to good health. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

[sasha the cat]

Today I had my chemotherapy treatment # 6. I felt pretty good after treatment # 5 on the 19th of July. Since the 19th of July my appetite is back which thrills my purrents.

My Paw-Paw has just telephoned the oncologist to get an opinion because my last three pee-pees have traces of blood. My KatMa is acting very calm to keep me unstressed; however I know KatMa is freaking out! Paw-Paw reminded her that I've have UTIs before and this is probably the case now.

Your kind words and caring certainly are good medicine for me [and for my purrents too]. We can't thank you enough for your concern and caring. Mew-mew, all pets know the best people on earth -- the salt of the earth -- are those who love, protect and care for pets.

A photo of me after chemo # 5 on July 19th:

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[furrykidsmother]

Oh Sasha, I am so glad to hear from you. I was really starting to get worried!! You look as beautiful as ever in your photo! I am sure KatMa is very worried as is Paw-Paw, but I am sure that it isn't anything serious, perhaps a UTI or I am sure that your body goes through quite a few changes during your treatments so it may be normal. Anyway congratulations on successfully going through treatment #6. As always you and KatMa and Paw-Paw are in our prayers. Please keep us posted as to your progress beautiful girl. Glad to hear your appetite has returned, that is good news!

[alnomars]

Hi. I don't know you, but I just wanted to wish you the very best in your recovery. It's scary when our pets get sick. I just wish they could tell us how they feel!
Best wishes on your continued recovery.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers still flying and paws still crossed for you sweetie, Sasha. Hopefully, the blood in the urine is nothing to be too concerned about.

Congratulations on being half way through your chemo treatments! :)

[Logan]

Sasha, we are continuing to remember you in our prayers. What a strong, beautiful girl you are!!! I hope that your parents will get a reasonable explanation about the blood and that they can stop worrying! :)

Love,
Logan, Mimi and Butter

[Killearn Kitties]

It's wonderful to hear from you Sasha, sweatheart! All our fingers and paws are crossed here for a full recovery for you. :)

[jenluckenbach]

Sasha, I think about you every day. Hope all keeps going well.

[furrykidsmother]

Hi Sasha! Just checking in to see if KatMa or Paw-Paw found the explanation for your urinary question. I hope all is well for all of you! Continued good thoughts, hugs and prayers!!!

[wolflady]

Sasha, beautiful girl, I've been following along with your treatments and have held you in my constant prayers :) I'm glad that things are going well, and I hope the traces of blood in your urine isn't anything serious.
You're such a strong girl!

*Scritchies and catnip for you!* :)

[TopCat3]

So glad to hear you're progressing well, and hope the urine thing is just a temporary little blip. You look great in your picture, very contented, do I guess right you'd just had a little snack?:p - only you just have that look about you...;) Rest and recuperate each time on that bed, that will do you the world of good. Good luck and prayers for restoration to excellent health as soon as poss:) :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Sasha's chemo treatments have been going well.:) Hopefully the blood in the urine is only a mild UTI or nothing too serious. Lots of prayers and positive thougths are still being sent your way. Please take care.

[sasha the cat]

Tonight Murray and I had dinner at a local Chinese restaurant. Murray's fortune cookie said:

You will be receiving very good news in the next few days.
We hope this means we will learn our Sasha is winning her battle against lymphoma!

Sasha developed a UTI and is now taking antibiotics. This means our little pussycat is on the following medications:

Leukeran [Chemo] every other day
Prednisone 5mg once a day
Novo-Spiroton [Spironolactone] 6.25mg [diuretic] twice a day
Clavamox 62.5mg twice a day
Felovite II [vitamin paste, tastes like tuna]

Quite a bunch of meds for one little 8 lb. pussycat! Sasha's veterinarian is on holiday outside Canada for two weeks; however, she is being closely monitored by her purrents and by the veterinarian-oncologist. Since Sash now has the antibiotic Clavamox added yesterday the specialist has changed her chemo from every other day to one treatment every third day.

Sasha hates the Novo-Spiroton which is verrry minty. It is the hardest one to get her to swallow. We give her a little bit of Felovite II right after she swallows this, which helps calm her. And, we give her a teaspoon of vanilla ice cream...her favourite treat (right after her home-made chicken bits).

That is where we stand right now. We are focusing on our Sasha regaining her health and beating the cancer.

Thank you for your kindness. What would we do without the support of the fine people and wonderful pets in this Forum? I don't think we could cope without you pulling for Sasha.

[Barbara]

I am sorry to hear Sasha has an UTI on top of it. This may be a consequence of the chemo I suppose. The meds do not only kill the bad cancer cells but also good ones who fight infections.

A lot she has to go through. But it sounds as if she is medically in good hands- and being with you and her dad must be so much comfort for her and confirm her will to fight the disease.:)

[jenluckenbach]

Sasha, we are all on your side and hope everything just gets better and better.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

The kitties and I are sending special Get well soon, wishes to sweet Sasha. The cat kids are sending some gentle head bumpies and nose kisses too. :)

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha you are going through so much, so sorry you have to take the added meds, but although they don't taste good they will help you get better. Continued prayers to all of you!

[sasha the cat]

Well, our little girl's blood works taken July 25th are encouraging. Sasha is holding her own with the chemotherapy. We are ever hopeful our darling will beat this wicked illness.

Sasha is now taking clavamox [for a total of 21 days] as she has a severe UTI. Lots of meds for one little girl...

At times we are scared silly; other times we feel it is a good day. To the other Pets who are ill, we wish you all speedy recoveries. What Murray and I know is: everyday with Sasha is a good day. And we know you all feel exactly the same: everyday with our beloved pet is a good day.

Here's hoping for Sasha
and here's hoping for all the ill darlings

[Barbara]

Sasha, it's so good to hear about an encouraging result.

Now we hope that nasty UTI goes soon and you can concentrate on fighting that cancer.

Nosekissies for you:)

[jenluckenbach]

Sasha, any good news, is great news. And even the healthiest of cats get UTI's now and again. We are still praying for you little girl.

[furrykidsmother]

Glad to hear the encouraging news! You will have continued prayers!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are still being sent your way. I hope Sasha will get over her nasty UTI very soon and continue to do well with her chemo treatments.

[Logan]

Darling Sasha,

I do hope that you are going to get past that UTI and feel better soon! I know your Katma and Murray are quite worried since you are their baby!!! I would be the same way about any of mine.

Please know that all 3 of you are in our prayers. You have been so good about keeping us updated. Thank you for that.

Logan, Mimi and Butter

[Edwina's Secretary]

Sweet Sasha....you are looking very good....especially for a kitty going through all that you are right now! Horrible medicines but you are worth it!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

More prayers and (((HUGS))) for you and your catmaw and papa!

[Rachel]

Oh, Sasha, I am only now finding out about the battle that you have been fighting so bravely. I don't have any kitties of my own, so there are a few here of whom I am very fond, and you, my dear are one of them.

Sasha, you must keep taking your meds, even though you hate them. You have so many people here wishing you well and praying that you will soon get the good news of good numbers on those tests. When you are on the mend, we will throw one big party to celebrate.

We hope that Katmaw lets you come on the puter more often, because we so enjoy hearing from you. *Every day with Sasha* is a good day for us too, you know.

[AvaJoy]

Sasha, I know what you must be enduring because my husband also had Lymphoma and went through Chemotherapy. I'm elated to say that he beat it and is in remission, which is what I hope and pray for you, precious girl. Don't be vain and fret if you lose your beautiful Calico fur; it will grow back! :) Blessings to you and yours in coping with this difficult ordeal, and may you keep on fighting, darling . . . we are cheering for you!:) :)

[sasha the cat]

Mew, my secretary who is also my KatMa is sitting here, crying. She and Paw-Paw and me are so touched by the concern of people and pets in this Forum.

I am holding my own. My UTI is a very wicked one and another antibiotic has been added to boot this out. So, two antibiotics for 21 days...

My specialist had stopped my chemotherapy; she and my personal veterinarian will consult on Monday to decide when chemo will resume. The specialist wants to get the UTI under control -- I'm on lots of meds. I'm also not taking the diuretic until after that consultation on Monday but still take the prednisone which I will take for the rest of my life.

KatMa is worried but Paw-Paw is freaking out because my appetite is very depressed. I get a 'buffet' every meal -- all kinds of foods in my bowl. Whenever I eat any food Paw-Paw celebrates. You'd think I've gone into remission by how he reacts. Paw-Paw gives me goodies like teaspoons of ice-cream [yum]. My KatMa makes me "jell-O" which is the natural drippings of roasted chicken. KatMa chills this to get the fat to rise to the top and set. Then she skims off the fat. The remainder is a nice geletin which is Chicken "jell-O" I just cannot resist this.

Tonight is Shabbat dinner which means a nicely stuffed, roasted chicken -- and my "jell-O". Can't wait. Usually this makes enough "jell-O" for five days. Tonight KatMa will figure out how to get enough for one week so I don't have to miss out until the next Shabbat dinner is made.

Well, KatMa is feeling much better now; she has stopped crying. I told her, mew-meeeOw, that if she wrote what I'm dictating, she'd feel much better.

All of you darling pets who are under treatment right now, please know that my purr~ents and I are cheering for your speedy recovery.

purrrs, Sasha

[wolflady]

Sweet Sasha, I hope that UTI goes away soon! :(
I know it's not fun to take so many meds, but they will help you to feel better. Keep fighting and eat up on that buffet, brave girl! :D

Continued prayers on the way for recovery.

**hugs**
Karen

[Rachel]

Sasha, it was so good of your KatMa to transcribe your dictation. Probably took her a bit longer than usual because she had to be wiping her eyes and blowing her nose a bit. But we appreciate all her efforts as it was so good to hear your voice once again.

Oh, I didn't hear it? Strange, I was certain I did.

Sasha, I am pleased to know that your parents are going to such extents to find food that will pique your appetite. Actually the thought of that stuffed roasted chicken piqued mine quite a bit. And chicken Jell-O, what a unique idea. Your Katma is so inventive.

Now you get plenty of rest and don't wear yourself out purring. We know you want to keep everybody's spirits up, it is just your nature. We will be praying for you and Katma and PawPaw. Please continue with the uppydates as you are able.

[TopCat3]

Sorry to hear poor Sasha is having to take so many different medicines. Lots of love and home-cooked treats are sure to help. If prayers and love can heal, she sure has her fair share from her loving family and all of us here, to help with her healing. One day at a time, I guess, time and patience play their part too. Keep getting better, Sasha:) :)

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha darling, I know it is very difficult what you are going through, but please keep eating and taking your meds. Lets hope that your UTI will be under control soon so you can resume your other procedures to get you back on the road to good health. We all love you and are praying for you and KatMa and PawPaw! Keep the faith!!

[sasha the cat]

Dear Rachel, TopCat3, furrykidsmother and
Everyone who encourages/pulls for me:

Thank you so much for encouraging mewme. KatMa felt much better today [she and Paw-Paw worry so much about me] and spent some time at her favourite website: cat/dog/pet of the day.

Reading about wonderful pets & the humans who love them, seeing photos -- all this gives my KatMa respite.

Mew, I'm a fighter and I plan on staying here for a very long time. I keep mewling that to my purrents. They love me so much which is why they are frightened.

I love it when my KatMa reads all of the kind words sent to me in this Forum -- and, purrrrrrr, I can feel the love. It wraps around me like a warm blanket and keeps me comforted and safe.

Thanks to every one of you, I feel stronger today. My MEOW was louder and my Paw-Paw was so thrilled.

Tomorrow KatMa is going to take new photos of me and post in this Forum. I see my veterinarian at 1 o'clock tomorrow and KatMa will post a report.

xoxoxo purrrrs,
Sasha

[Rachel]

Sasha, you are a psychic kitty too. I just now came to this thread and I was going to inquire how you were doing today, and WHALLA, seconds later came the answer before I could even post it. :eek:

As if I didn't know how special you were before!

I shall look forward to seeing some new pictures of our pretty princess (excuse me, it is queen, isn't it?). And I am so glad you had a pretty good day. Hope the Vet visit will go well too.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Sasha, so good to hear from you again. Prayers still continuing here. I plan to make sure God doesn't forget you for one second!!!!

The cat kids all send well wishes and gentle head bumpies to you too sweetie. They think your chicken jello sounds yummy!
(((HUGS)))

[furrykidsmother]

Continued prayers sweetie! I hope all goes well tomorrow. We will look forward to seeing new pictures of you and an update.

[Killearn Kitties]

How wonderful that you felt a bit stronger today sweetie! The girls have been asking me what was the news of their friend Sasha, and they will be so pleased by this update! :)

Good luck at the vet tomorrow, sweetheart, we will be thinking of you ALL day!!!

[Barbara]

Sasha, we feel we can hear that louder meow here- and it is such a cute sound. We hope your vet is very happy with you tomorrow then we'll be happy too:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Sasha continues to do well and I hope that tomorrows chemo treatment goes smoothly. Good luck.:)

[rosethecopycat]

We are pulling for you Sasha.

You can do it. Be brave. Take your meds and eat up all your foods.

[Rachel]

Just checking to see if we had any reports from Katma on how it went at the Vet and how the past couple days have been.

Ms Sasha, we can't bear to think of you not feeling up to par, so you just have to feel better. We love you.

[furrykidsmother]

Checking in too.......

Sasha I hope your visit went well yesterday.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Just checking and sending (((HUGS))).

[TopCat3]

Well, we (that is my two girls and I) heard that loud Meeow all the way down here in sunny Sydney, so you must be feeling better!:) How did your visit go? Let us know soon and hugs to you and best wishes for a great vet report!:)

[Rachel]

*No news is good news. No news is good news. No news is good news. *

[Logan]

Sweet Sasha. I hope everything is ok. Please tell Katma to check in soon. We miss the updates. You are all in our prayers.

Logan

[AvaJoy]

Dear Sasha, I trust this finds you still fighting the good fight, and being a cooperative patient by taking your meds and eating. I sent a reply PM to your Katma but her mailbox was full. I know she is very busy tending to your needs and making certain that you are comfortable while on the rocky road to recovery . . . may it be soon, sweetheart. :) Blessings to you and yours!

[furrykidsmother]

Sweet Sasha, we are hoping and praying that all is well. Please give us an update.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It's official!!! I'm worried!!! Please update us. :(

[kittycats_delight]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
It's official!!! I'm worried!!! Please update us. :(

Me too !!! I know I haven't posted much in this thread but I have been following it. I have been soooo worried about Sasha. Please let us know what happened at the vets. And how Sasha is doing.

[furrykidsmother]

Me too! I am getting really worried! There hasn't been any posts at all from Sasha/Susan since 8/1/05 and her message box is full. Hoping and praying nothing is wrong.

[Rachel]

Time for a little prayer...Please God, let sweet Sasha be okay. Please bring her through whatever crisis she may be facing and help her Katma and PawPaw be strong and able to stay the course with her.

[jenluckenbach]

OK, now I am worried too!! I hope all is well. (((((HUGS))))) and prayers.

[Logan]

I am worried too. :( Have been worried for days now. :(

We're going to be out of town Sat and Sun, but Sasha will be in our thoughts and prayers, as will her mom and dad.

Logan

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha/Susan I see you posting!! Thank God!! Please update us on Sasha!!! We have all been so worried and have been praying extra hard for all of you!!

[sasha the cat]

We have been busy with our little girl. Sasha still has the UTI -- and she is on two anti-biotics. Sasha also takes an appetite stimulant.

However, Sasha has trouble eating. Her mouth is sore and the specialist says this is not from all the meds. She thinks Sasha may have a toothache. However, in her weakened condition Sasha can't have an anesthetic to clean or repair her teeth. Sasha is now eating mostly prescription kitten food which is very rich. She needs the food to keep her strength but foods high in fat are not the ideal diet. Her regular prescription food is very low fat as is the home-made chicken and chicken Jell-O I make her.


The specialist said we are to give her whatever she will eat because her strength is an issue in her battle against both the UTI and the cancer.

We are frightened [as you can imagine] but our little girl is such a sweetheart. Sasha is fighting very hard and we can only hope...

Once the UTI is cleared up she will be back on chemotherapy. We hold our breath many times each day -- and everyday with Sasha is a good day, may we have her for many, many more days.

I took some photos but have not downloaded to my computer. Perhaps in the next few days I'll do that.

Thank every one of you, humans and pets, who are pulling for our little girl. Your support means so much to us.

Susan & Murray [KatMa & Paw-Paw]
and
Sasha the Queen Calico

[jenluckenbach]

Continued prayers for Sasha and Susan and Murray.

[furrykidsmother]

Thank you so much for the update. I know I along with many others have been so very concerned. We pray that you have many, many more years with your beloved Sasha!! Everyday is a good day you are right. C'mon Sasha keep up the fight! Your work here is not done, KatMa and PawPaw need you for many more years and we need many more pictures of you, which we are looking forward to when KatMa has the chance to post them.

Prayers, hugs and good thoughts to all of you!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Thanks for the update.
Lots of prayers continuing for sweet Sasha!

Have you tried to see if she could eat some baby food? Sometimes sick cats will eat that and it's easy for them to swallow.

(((TONS OF HUGS)))

[TopCat3]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Continued prayers for Sasha and Susan and Murray.

Ditto from me and my girls. Loving and healing thoughts to you all.

[karlyb]

Susan,

Could Sasha's mouth sores be from the chemo? Sometimes when humans have chemo they get mouth sores. The chemo affects fast growing cells in the body - that is how they attack the cancer. The mucous membranes in the mouth and down the esophagus are also fast growing cells and the chemo may also attack them as an unwanted side effect. It might be worth asking the vet oncologist about before they go messing around with her teeth. There are meds that people use to relieve the discomfort and enable them to eat better.

Poor Sasha having to go through this! I've had chemo and it is NO FUN! I can't imagine how a little kitty deals with it.

My gang of eight and I are keeping fingers and paws crossed that Sasha comes through this with flying colors.

Karly

[kb2yjx]

I just read all the way back to the beggining of this thread!!! I have seen pictures of Sasha before and wanted to comment how much she looks like our dear Miss BooBoo Kitty(RIP 5/11//04), a white tortie like Sasha!! If Sasha is anything like Boo, she IS a fighter and loaded with that wonderful tortitude!!! I will go to www.rainbowsbridge.com to post a prayer request for Sasha in the Candlelight Room(under New Beginings). While I am cleaning at the Monastery tomorrow, I will be praying for Sasha!!!
Sandra/Raven's Mother/kb2yjx

[rosethecopycat]

Can you ask for Buprenex for the mouth pain, whether it is a tooth or a sore, it could help. If that is the problem with the appetite, it will help immediately, if it doesn't then the problem is something else.

Also, can you get her on A/D + nutrical or Feline Rebound liquid Diet?
These have added calories and can be syringed.

Hoping for positive outcome for Miss Sasha.

Be strong for her.

[Rachel]

Thank you, Susan, for taking time to update us on how Sasha is doing. The news about her mouth sores is distressing. I too would think that they must be a result of the chemo. And of course we we will pray the this UTI can finally be overcome so that Sasha can concentrate on battling that cancer.

Dear Sasha, your loving spirit and kindness has long been noticed and appreciated here at Pet Talk. You have so many fans and probably many, like me, have taken it for granted that you would always be here for us. The thought of you being sick and having to deal with the many complications and exhaustion of fighting to be well again is almost too much to bear. We just love you, little girl. I only wish we could put all those good feelings for you into a pill because if we could, it would be a miracle cure for all your ills. We worry too about your Katma and PawPaw, because you are the world to them. We will pray for all of you. Just don't give up, pretty girl. I am looking forward to seeing those pictures of *our Sasha*.

[Killearn Kitties]

Beautiful sasha, please keep fighting for your wonderful purrsons. Try to eat for us, baby, we are all thinking of you so much!

The girls are sending healing vibes and the most special of headbumpies.

[Sonia59]

Prayers to you, Sacha. Please be strong, sweetie, don't give up!

[Logan]

I am so glad to see an update, Susan and Murray, but sad that Sasha is suffering from those mouth sores. Precious girl doesn't deserve that on top of everything else.

We are keeping her in our prayers and hope that you can entice her with some good food or drink and keep her strength up as she goes forward.

Much love,
Logan, Butter and Mimi :)

[Barbara]

Sorry it took me so long to find the update. I have no idea about what could help- but I think the first thing is that UTI has to go! Hope it happens soon:)

[furrykidsmother]

I know Sasha is on so many meds now, but there must be something that they can give her to make her mouth feel better. I sure hope she is feeling better today and that the UTI is clearing up. Be strong Sasha, I know it is a tough and discouraging fight right now, but you will get through it. We are all pulling for you and praying for you and your purrents. Hugs & prayers to all!

[Logan]

Dear Sasha,

We just wanted you to know that we were thinking about you tonight and hoping that you are feeling better.

Love,
Logan, Butter and Mimi

[smokey the elder]

Too bad they don't make Neulasta for kitties. (That's for people on chemo to help boost the immune system and fight infections.)

[kuhio98]

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85194

Been trying to reach you on the Cat General board. Your PM box is full.

Catmandu and I would like your Chicken Jello recipe. Will you share it with us all?

Lisa

[sasha the cat]

Update on our Precious Sasha the Queen Calico Cat


On Tuesday [Aug 9th] Sasha was examined by her doctor. Our darling has not been eating or drinking very much. Upon examination our very gentle veterinarian told us that now it is the time to let Sasha eat and drink whatever she likes—things like cream, ice-cream, tuna, salmon and other goodies she loves which have not been a part of her very healthy prescription cat food diet. Sasha’s doctor said now it is time for us to totally spoil our precious little girl and to make sure the rest of her days are as comfortable as possible, with all of the things she loves.

Sasha will not resume chemotherapy. The diagnosis is the cancer has spread to her bladder—our precious Sasha’s days are nearing the end. We will love her, spoil her, hold her and treasure what time we have left together. Sasha's veterinarian will make house calls to check on our darling. Most important of all, she will tell us when it is time to let Sasha go in peace to prevent any suffering.

We are heart-broken with this sad news but have resolved to make each moment Sasha is with us a good moment for her. We believe “any day with Sasha is a good day”. We hope there are many more.

We are devastated knowing we will lose our baby. Thankfully the support of all of the pets and people of this Forum gives us strength. It means so much that you take the time to help us through this. Sasha feels your love and so do we.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid80/p8635f002dde7d3cac39df570dcdfe202/fb060cd3.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid80/p246f86828067a03780a89b3c1f4f39e4/fb060c77.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p2a81cf4e9e98b085933afd54589d607d/f3559905.jpg
this photo taken by my sister, Carol.

[Poo]

So sorry to hear your news. I know exactly what you are going through as I lost my heart kitty Sooty, to cancer in April. It is hard knowing that their days are numbered, but it is so important to treasure these coming days and try not to get upset - easier said than done!

[[[[HUGS]]]] and prayers on their way to Sasha and your family. She is is a gorgeous girl, reminds me a bit of my Twinkle.

Nicki x

[jenluckenbach]

I am so sorry that the prognosis is not better. It is sad knowing the end might be near. But spoil her and love her and remember all the years past. She will always be with you even after she leaves this life. Praying that all your days are pain free.

[furrykidsmother]

My eyes are watering as I type this. I am so very sad to hear this news and so very sorry that Sasha will not win this battle. I pray that you will have many, many, many more good days with your precious baby girl. I know that you will spoil her and love her and make her as happy and comfortable as possible. Cherish each day and each memory as I know you will. Please keep us updated, we love her too! I am also sending prayers that you will have strength and courage and that there will be a lot more time before Sasha will leave for the RB.

[TopCat3]

So very, very sorry to read this latest news of Sasha. She is such a beauty, such a gentle little soul. Do you think Sasha might like some softly scrambled eggs made with real cream? Perhaps with tiny flakes of salmon or tuna in. Nutritious, easy to digest, easy on the sore mouth. I hope she enjoys whatever she manages to eat and your days together are special. At times like this the rest of the world seems to recede and time almost stands still as every moment is savoured and treasured. It's really living in the moment, isn't it? Very precious times. Bitter-sweet. My thoughts are with you all. TopCat3 and her girls.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so so sorry the prognosis is not better. :(

Do as your vet says and spoil her silly. She will adore all the extra attention and it will help you emotionally also.

{{{hugs}}} :(

[lvpets2002]

:( Sad to hear of your cancer. Hey best of luck with your treatments & hope your better soon.. My furr babies all send lots of whisker kisses & prayers.. All paws up to you ..;)

[smokey the elder]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I totally agree with the vet; now's the time to spoil her with all the treats and "bad for you" food that she wasn't allowed to have. Bring on the goodies!

[Logan]

Susan, thank you for the update on Sasha. I don't think any cat could be more loved than your precious girl. I am sad for you and Murray, and sad for Sasha, but I hope each day with her will bring joy and happiness to the 3 of you.

Logan

[Killearn Kitties]

Sweet and beautiful Sasha, enjoy the days you have left with your wonderful purrents. Love them and help them, sweeatheart, and enjoy all those forbidden kitty treats!

We are thinking of you all the time and hoping for a gentle time for you.

[kuhio98]

Susan ~ I'm so sorry to hear that Sascha is not doing well. Prayers to you and your family.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It's so hard to see through the tears. I hope this makes sense.
Prayers will continue for you and precious Sasha. I'm praying that she will fool all the doctors and have lots more time with you. Love, hugs, and cuddles sometimes do more than medicine.

Sahas, sweetie, don't worry about a thing. Just enjoy being loved and loving your family. (((HUGS))) by the truckload are heading your way!

[sasha the cat]

Shutting down! She likes to sleep on my lap but today she has eaten perhaps 1 teaspoon of food and drank a very tiny amount of milk.

I went shopping for the things she can't resist: smoked turkey, breast of chicken, cream, kitten milk, more fresh salmon, cream cheese, etc...but she wants none of it.

Murray is at work; I don't have the heart to report this news to him. My heart is breaking into millions of pieces. I love Sasha and no words can express how much.

Thank you for listening; you are our comfort. Sasha's e-mail address is: [email protected]

[furrykidsmother]

Susan my (our) hearts are breaking right along with yours. I hope that you will have so much more time with her. Have you talked to the vet? Perhaps (as long as she isn't in any pain) they could give her something to inhance her appetite so that she can enjoy all those lovely treats you bought for her.

[sasha the cat]

Yes, Sasha has been on appetite enhancers for the last two weeks. They no longer work. We are now making her as comfortable as possible, keeping her hydrated, and offering Sasha all of her favourites. Sometimes she eats but each time, less and less.

We are fortunate that Sasha will not suffer the way my late Mother did. In Canada we are allowed to give our darling pets the gift of legalised voluntary euthanasia. Sadly, even though my late Mother had legal documents requesting this very same right, she suffered terribly. Quality of life was not honoured.

One day, perhaps even in my lifetime, Canadians will have the legal right to honour one's wishes for legal voluntary euthanasia in cases where there is absolutely no hope of a cure. Why my Mother could not have her specified, written wishes honoured will haunt me for the rest of my life.

Our darling Sasha, fortunately, will not suffer my beloved Mother's fate.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Please whisper in her ear and tell her how very loved she is by us here at PT. When the time comes for her to make the journey to the RB, she will be met by a mob of our pets who are just waiting to meet her.

(((HUGS)))

[furrykidsmother]

I am sorry that your Mother's wishes were not honored, how terrible. Grateful though that Sasha will not have to suffer when the time comes. I am so sorry that she isn't taking much of her favorite treats. We know how much you love her and I wish I could offer you more than good thoughts and prayers!! I am at work and trying very hard not to cry. I have been trying to stay logged on and have been checking often so I don't miss any updates. I am hoping to hear an encouraging one!! We are here for you. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

[rosethecopycat]

My heart is broken for you. Just being there for her is what she really needs.

Lighting a vigil candle for her, when she decides to start her journey.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry to hear that.

I am sure Sasha knows that you are with her. And I am sure she trusts you fully.

There may be nothing more to do than to enjoy this time.:(

[Edwina's Secretary]

What a wonderful vet you have. My eyes fill with tears at the thought of the pain you must be feeling. Spoil her a bit for me too.

[slick]

:( :( :( My heart is breaking for you and my eyes are leaking badly.....

I just can't imagine how hard it must be to watch your precious furbaby come to the end of the road.

Just as Glacier did a few days ago with her precious Twicket, hold her in your arms and help her on her journey.

Sasha, when you get there, you will be greeted by good health and vitality. All the furangels will welcome you with open paws and you will enjoy a happy eternal life. In the night, please come and visit your Meowmie and purr in her ear so that she knows that you made it safely.

Big {{{hugs}}} to you Susan.

[kb2yjx]

Dear dear Susan,
I am so sorry to read about Sasha!!! Despite things going the way they are now, just being there for Sasha is the absolutely best thing(for both of you)! She KNOWS that you love and will gently care for her. When my Boo had come to this stage, the one thing she loved to lick from my finger was butter!!! It made me happy to know I still was able to do something for Boo that she still was able to enjoy! Will keep Sasha and you close in thoughts and prayers!!!
Sandra/Raven's Mother

[sasha the cat]

kb2yjx,

I will try butter. Sasha's doctor has prescribed another appetite simulant. I'm leaving right now to pick it up. Hopefully it will help my baby and she'll eat some of her treats.

Thank you, everyone & everypet for your kindness.

[furrykidsmother]

I sure hope the new stimulant will increase her appetite. I remember when my Mom's cat wasn't eating much (she had mouth cancer), she would enjoy licking whipped cream off my finger. C'mon Sasha please eat. You need to regain your strength. You still have memories to make with KatMa & PawPaw and you need to feel a bit better in order to do that. We are pulling for you sweetheart!

[kb2yjx]

I hope Sasha will try the butter!!! All the Clan Campbell Cats have folded paws and are praying VERY hard for sweet Sasha!!!
Sandra/Raven's Mother

[jenluckenbach]

How heartbreaking. I am crying with you and there is nothing we can do. The Lord needs her soon and then she will be at peace.

[lizbud]

I'm very sad to hear that Sasha could be losing her battle
for health.:( She is such a brave little soul & has endured so
much. I pray when the end nears that she goes painlessly and
peacefully. She certainly deserves that. Bless her little heart.

[AvaJoy]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Please whisper in her ear and tell her how very loved she is by us here at PT. When the time comes for her to make the journey to the RB, she will be met by a mob of our pets who are just waiting to meet her.

(((HUGS)))
To the above I can only add that my thoughts and prayers are with you as always, and I know how difficult your fight has been, darling Sasha, and how painful for your Ma & Pa to feel so helpless in trying to make you better . . . do try to eat a little bit of something to sustain you, if it is your wish. Love and blessings, precious girl.

[karlyb]

I don't think there is anyone who loves their cat more than Susan and Murray love Sasha. I know you will make the best decision for dear Sasha, even though it breaks your heart. Peaceful journey to you, Sasha, gentle little soul.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please take care.

[TopCat3]

I just came home and read the update and everyone's loving, caring messages, to which I add my own. This is a very precious, special and private heartache time for you and you are brave to share it with us. If it sustains you, please know that most, if not all of us have been through this at some time and are feeling our own pain again alongside you and I am trying to send feelings of support across the airwaves. Sasha, rest quietly with Mamma and bask in her love and caresses. Her heart is broken into a million pieces so that you may take some of it with you when you leave. Look out for a naughty blue point Siamese with a loud purr at the Rainbow Bridge. She will come to meet you. Tell her I still love her and think of her and treasure the memories of our last day together. Along with all the others who have gone before, she will show you all the sunny spots, the special places where the butterflies flutter about, where all the tastiest treats are to be found, and introduce you to the PetCare Angels who cuddle and stroke and play with you. It will be lovely there, lovelier than you can ever imagine. You will feel well, have the energy to frisk and frolic, and the appetite to enjoy the nectar of the gods in that wonderful place. Be happy, be peaceful, go gently. :( :)

[furrykidsmother]

Just checking in and wondering how Sasha is doing today. Did the stimulant allow her to eat any of her favorite things? She has been, as always, in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that she is having a good day today. I know everyday you have with her is a good day, I just hope she is feeling better today.

[sasha the cat]

I call this photo Purrrrfection!!!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid181/p898d0c373fb65e70678d8e00b3e36d8c/f2dab73c.jpg

Photo of Sasha, taken yesterday. Our darling is amazing! Sasha is still fighting and we are feeling so much better. After I picked up new appetite stimulator prescription pills and we gave her one -- big improvement! About 45 minutes after that pill was in her system it was as if an "appetite" switch was turned on. Sasha began eating & drinking:

Turkey, salmon, ice-cream, prescription kitten food, water, milk, 5% cream and Waltham's kitten/cat milk starting from around 6:30 p.m. [on and off] until midnight. We figure if you put all the food into a 5.8 ounce tin, she ate at least that if not more!!! Plus about 4 ounces of 5% cream and maybe 5 ounces of skim milk and then water every so often -- we're elated!

Sasha is comfortable right now, enjoying feline life which means she is sleeping well, purring, greets us, responds to her name by a little flick of her tail, jumps on the beds, and in general is surveying her Palace and estate grounds.

Her [our] veterinarian telephoned early evening to report on her consult with the veterinarian internist/oncologist. Sasha has, as reported yesterday, reached the end of her medical treatment and will now have meds that make her comfortable and allow her to live a happy pussy-cat life. We hope we get many more days but realistically know that her time is day-by-day. We treasure every nano-second our little girl is happy and comfortable and with us. We have promised Sasha she shall not suffer and we will honour that promise.

Another photo of our darling. Fri Aug 12 2005, 06:30pm ET --
Sasha was surveying the front of her Palace grounds [looking out of her human brother, Mark's window] when I called her name. She turned around to acknowledge me. Mark is away right now from his home-base in Pasadena, CA so is unaware of the further developments re: Sasha's health. Mark and fiancee Cherry live very far from Montreal, Canada...but Mark did fly in to visit Sasha in May.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid181/p78643c0443d916be84f53078f6cc1018/f2daaa4a.jpg

Later today I'll take more photos and post in this Forum.

We are blessed: today is another day with Sasha which means it is a good day!

Thank you so much for your support. It is helping our darling little girl fight and stay with us. You are the best and we are so blessed to have human and pet friends pulling for Sasha.

xoxo

[sasha the cat]

We're thrilled to learn your STARR IS COMING HOME! Catgrats on Pearl, the new baby...

[Killearn Kitties]

Sasha, darling, we are so pleased that you had a good day yesterday. I hope meowmie finds you lots of good food to eat today too!. Snugglies to you, sweet girl. :)

[Karen]

So glad the appetie stimulator WORKED! That must have been good to see, the queen deigning to dine again!

[furrykidsmother]

Happy tears!! What wonderful news!!!:D :D I am so happy that Sasha is eating and drinking and surveying her Palace! She really looks wonderful and very alert!! C'mon beautiful little girl, keep eating all your wonderful treats and drinking your milk!! Many, many more good days to you! Continued hugs, prayers and good thoughts!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I love the picture of her surveying her territory. She looks happy and content, and not in the least bit of pain or suffering.

Bumples to you Sasha, sweety. :)

[Logan]

We are blessed: today is another day with Sasha which means it is a good day!

I think that you are blessed, Susan, but I also think that WE are receiving the blessings as well, to know that Sasha is eating and you are getting more time with her. That little girl stole my heart a long time ago.
Enjoy this good day and many, many more!!!!!! :) :) :)
Much love to Sasha, you and Murray!
Logan, Mimi and Butter

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Ah, Sasha! You go girl! Keep eating those goodies. I'm hoping for lots and lots of happy days with your family still to come! :)

[slick]

I'm so happy to hear the good news about Sasha. Keep at it girl....those tasty treats will do you good. Just love the pictures of that precious little girl. Please give her a kiss on the forehead from me and I'm sending big {{{hugs}}} to you.

[smokey the elder]

Sasha, make sure you enjoy all those formerly forbidden goodies! You are a gorgeous sweet loving cat.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by sasha the cat
We're thrilled to learn your STARR IS COMING HOME! Catgrats on Pearl, the new baby... Thank you.:D


I'm so happy to hear that Sasha is doing so well and eating again.:D This is excellent news!!!:D May you have many many more happy years with this sweetheart.:)

[kb2yjx]

Sasha!!! This is GREAT news!! I am so happy to hear that you are eating and drinking!! The Campbell Clan Cats want you to know that they are continuing to prayer for you and your parents,too!
Have a happy day looking at your kingdom from the palace window!! Lots of love, hugs, and kisses, Sandra & the Clan

[RedHedd]

Sasha, our thoughts and prayers have been with you every day. I know it's a difficult time for your meowmie and your paw-paw; I've been through the exact same situation with my RB Goldie a couple of years ago and I remember how tough it was. Stay strong while you can, enjoy the special treats and know that you are loved and cherished. When the time comes, it will be hard, but we know we have to let you go to the bridge. My Goldie will show you the way. It's hard to type with LES, gentle bumples coming your way from the M's.

[catlover4ever]

Sasha, we have been following this day in and day out and have not posted. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. You are such a strong fighter. You have battled this wicked disease valiantly. Please know that we are constantly thinking and praying for you and your family.

Love to you and your family....Tigger, Smokey, Tucker, Mystic, Abner, Gracie, Gabriel, Meg (Meowmie) and Mark (Paw Paw)

[Rachel]

Oh my, I am just catching up with the past two days, and I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already. You know how much I love Sasha, who has connected to the soul within so many of us. Her pictures reflect the words she has spoken so eloquently on this board, which though she may have received help with the typing, undoubtedly came straight from her. That she is able to give KatMa and PawPaw some *good days* is another reflection of her one last gift to those she loves.

This is a poem that Sasha may want us to reflect on....

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown

[furrykidsmother]

Rachel, that is beautiful. More tears to my eyes.

[AvaJoy]

Sasha, you have brightened my day upon reading the fantastic news that you are eating - YEA!!!! :D - and your photos reflect that you are feeling better . . . I so hope that you and yours continue to be strong and share many more tender moments together. Prayers continue, darling girl. :)

[jenluckenbach]

Sasha is still fighting

This wonderful update somehow slipped by me. What lovely photos and happy news. As long as Sasha is happy and pain free, what more could you ask. Treasure those nano-seconds. We are all learning just how precious they are.

[Rachel]

Dear Sasha, please know that I am thinking of you this morning as I do every day. You are never far from my heart and mind. I'm hoping that the food you are able to consume is giving you the needed energy to survey your territory and give you Katma and PawPaw all kinds of indications of how special they are to you. You know how they love that and these are moments they treasure.

Oh, and thank you for posing for those pictures. You gave it your best and you look so sweet. I can see the sadness in your face though, and I wish I could make that go away along with the awful illness you have had to endure.

Thank you too Sasha for letting me think of you as one of my special kitty friends. Can you tell I'm crying? I am. I'm sorry. It's just that you are so brave and so is your Katma and your PawPaw.

I hope nobody else reads this but you, Sasha, because I think you will understand, but others might conclude something different. I love you.

[kb2yjx]

Dear Sasha, Hope you are having a good day today and are continuing to be spoiled!!! The Clan Cats (and the humans, too)continue to pray for(and for Mom and Dad, too).
Lots of love,
Sandra, Ralph Syracuse, Norton, Molly Meu, Raven, Tina Peepers, Nicholas, Riley, and Hayley

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Lots of (((HUGS))) this morning for Sasha and her family.

[jenluckenbach]

I am looking at your pictures today Sasha, because you are so adorable! Hope today is a GOOD day! :)

[sasha the cat]

:D I’m on my KatMa’s lap and she is being my secretary right now, keying-in my thoughts to all of you wonderful people and pets.

Killearn Kitties
Purrs and headbumpies from Samantha, Daisy and Jessica + Karen are very good medicine. Thanks, purrrrrrrrrrr.

Karen
That must have been good to see, the queen deigning to dine again! My purrents are purring over this.
Purrs from Sasha

furrykidsmother
and furrykid
Thanks! All of the love in this Forum is definitely helping me.

Tubby & Peanut's Mom
and Cracker Jack's too!
We love the photo of all of you fine felines. Tubby must have met my fursibs Bobby the Dog, Tiggy AKA The Best Cat in the Universe, Princess and PaddyPaws. I’m sure my fursibs at RB are friends with Tubby and all of the darlings at RB.

Logan
Re: "That little girl stole my heart a long time ago." Wow! I am soooo pleased about that. Your love comes through and it is very good medicine. Mother of Many, your furkids are blessed that you are their mommy. Purrs, Sasha.

momoffuzzyfaces
Mew, I’m very blessed. You are NOT “just my imagination”, you are real and good stuff! Thanks, Sasha xoox

slick
Casper and OJ were such beautiful cats. I hope they play with my fursiblings at RB. KatMa likes your saying:
I'm not gonna stand here and watch you go down, I love you too much, no I won't let you drown.. So forgive me for giving a damn--dw

smokey the elder
I will take your advice and keep eating all the forbidden fruit!

krazyaboutkatz
My wish is to have many more years here with KatMa & Paw-Paw and I’m giving it my all. Whatever time we get together we will treasure. Purrs from Sasha

kb2yjx
Raven & Mommy, thank you! KatMa wonders if you would post in this Forum a photo of Raven. Purrs, Sasha

RedHedd
Mew, I hope RB Goldie has met my fursibs! They are very nice and would be pleased to be Goldie’s friends. KatMa put into Favorites Mitzi and Mishi’s album. My album is at ImageStation too. Can you tell my KatMa how to put a link to it in this Forum?
Thanks for caring about us; we get strength from the humans and pets who write to me. Purrs, Sasha

catlover4ever

Just knowing Tigger, Smokey, Tucker, Mystic, Abner, Gracie, Gabriel, Meg (Meowmie) and Mark (Paw Paw) are pulling for me gives me strength! Thank you. Kittykisses to the furkids and purrs to Meowmie and Paw Paw.

Rachel
and the muttly crew
The Last Battle by Unknown is very, very moving. furrykidsmother’s comment: “Rachel, that is beautiful. More tears to my eyes.” is what we feel too. My KatMa will post one day soon another very lovely poem that all animal lovers will appreciate. Thank you so much for posting this. Meeow, Unknown and Anon are just fabulous poets – my favourites!

AvaJoy
AvaJoy, thank you for cheering me on and for liking my pictures. My purrents say I’m the most beautiful little girl on Earth but, tee-hee-hee, I know they are biased. Leonardo da Vini said: “The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” To see da Vinci’s Study of Cat Movements and Positions Visit: http://www.artchive.com/artchive/l/leonardo/leonardo_cats.jpg
da Vinci study of child and cat, http://gallery.euroweb.hu/art/l/leonardo/09study/02child.jpg

Purrs, kittykisses, headbumpies, and fancy figure 8's from me,
Sasha The Queen Calico...

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, Sweetie, you make me smile!!!

So glad you are still eating those goodies!!!

Lots of (((HUGS)))!!!:)

[kittycats_delight]

Sasha you keep up fighting sweetie. With all the love you have surrounding you if anyone can win this battle you can.

Susan, I am sorry I having been lending as much support as a lot have. I read this thread everytime I see there is a new reply. I have found it difficult to find the right words as words are just not enough now. I went though this same thing a little over 2 years ago with my calico so this really hits home and makes it that much more difficult to know what to say. I know for me at the time nothing made me feel better. My girls (both calicos) and I are holding you, Sasha and you husband close to our hearts in these days. We are hoping beyond hope and praying Sasha shows everyone just what love can do and shocks everyone with a complete turn around. No matter what she will know that she is loved to the fullest extent of this universe and beyond. Sending hugs to you, your husband and Sasha from your neighbors in Ontario.

(((((((((((((((((((HUGS TO YOU ALL)))))))))))))))))))))))))

Michelle, Lilith & Vixen
(affectionately known as The Girls)

[kb2yjx]

Sweet Sasha!!!
Many thanks for your note!!! I have to learn how to post photos!!! However, please tell your Mamcat(is that right??) that Raven was COTD 12/9/04!!!

[furrykidsmother]

We love you Sasha!! Keep up the good work and enjoy every day!!! Good thoughts, prayers & hugs to all of you!!

[Logan]

Sasha, how precious of you to respond to each of us that way!!!! :) I hope you've had a good day, sweetheart. I sure have had you on my mind.

Love,
Logan, along with Butter and Mimi

[slick]

My Dearest Sasha:
How touched I am that you would say a few words to me. It has brought a tear to my eye and I thank you so much for thinking about me. I've had a busy day but came back here to check up on you. Hang in there sweetie...you know that there are may furprayers coming your way.

I'm not gonna stand here and watch you go down, I love you too much, no I won't let you drown.. So forgive me for giving a damn--dw
Please tell your KatMa this is from a Doc Walker song and it represents how I feel about people and pets that I care about...including you, KatMa and PawPaw.

Bumples to you Sasha and {{{hugs}}} to the hoomans.

xo

[sasha the cat]

Rachel and the muttly crew
submitted in this thread a poem for Sasha entitled:
"The Last Battle"

I thought all pet lovers would appreciate this poem:

THE LITTLE CAT ANGEL

THE GHOST of a little white kitten
Crying mournfully, early and late,
Distracted St. Peter, the watchman,
As he guarded the heavenly gate.
"Say, what do you mean," said his saintship,
"Coming here and behaving like that?"
"I want to see Nellie, my missus,"
Sobbed the wee little ghost of a cat.
"I know she's not happy without me,
Won't you open and let me go in?"
"Begone," gasped the horrified watchman,
"Why the very idea is a sin;
I open the gate to good angels,
Not to stray little beggars like you."
"All right," mewed the little white kitten,
"Though a cat I'm a good angel, too."
Amazed at so bold an assertion,
But aware that he must make no mistake,
In silence, St. Peter long pondered,
For his name and repute were at stake,
Then placing the cat in his bosom
With a "Whist now, and say all your prayers,"
He opened the heavenly portals
And ascended the bright golden stairs.
A little girl angel came flying,
"That's my kitty, St. Peter," she cried.
And, seeing the joy of their meeting,
Peter let the cat angel abide.

This tale is the tale of a kitten
Dwelling now with the blessed above,
It vanquished grim Death and High Heaven
For the name of the kitten was Love.

Poem by: LEONTINE STANFIELD

Page 588—The Best Loved Poems of the American People
Copyright 1936, by Doubleday & Company Inc.

My beloved late mother, Marjorie was 16 years old when she purchased this book.

If my pets can't get into Heaven, then I'm not going. I'll only go to the place where my pets spend the next plateau of life.

xo Susan
purrs from my little Queen Sasha

[sasha the cat]

I wrote this tonight -- a poem which reflects my view on what a pet wants from a human. Poetry and prose are one way I express my feelings. Naturally, the worry we feel about our darling Sasha needs to come out and writing is the balm. I've penned many other poems regarding pets [and other topics too].

So, for all the Pets in this Forum and everywhere else, here is the poem entitled "Promise Me"

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid181/p9517f0f7a70b2989b84c256f43575f1e/f2d5925e.jpg

[slick]

Susan....all I can do is cry when I read that poem...:( :( It's beautiful and I'm sending you a PM. :(

Edit, your PM box is full so I've sent you an email through PT.

{{{hugs}}}

[jenluckenbach]

What lovely poems.

[furrykidsmother]

Susan that is a beautiful poem that you wrote. How is Sasha today? Still eating, drinking and surveying her Palace I hope!

[kb2yjx]

Susan, that poem truly sums up what kind of commitment we all made to our cats(dogs, too)when we first found, adopted, or however they came into our lives. Several days before my beloved Boo died, we had our talk. I told her: you are not going to get better, I cannot make you better, and you are not going to live forever. But I promise you there will be no pain, no suffering. I promise that you will leave this life with the dignity that you had all your life. I miss her so much...
Sasha, Raven sent you a message, but your box is full!! SHe will write to you again!!! Hope you are doing good today. Havea peaceful and loving day!!!
Sandra

[RedHedd]

Darn I can't read it, my eyes are so bad and that print is so small.

[jenluckenbach]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/JenLuckenbach/poem.jpg

[Rachel]

Thank you, Susan for sharing your poem. It is indeed beautiful and holds a message for each and every one who comes to this board.

Thank you, Sasha, for your messages to the people here who have decided to share your journey. As always you are a caring kitty, but now may be the time to wind down on your caring for others and concentrate on Katma and PawPaw and concerve your energy for making your days and nights as comfortable and easy as possible. We will never stop caring for you or remembering what a wonderful kitty we came to know here at Pet Talk.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by sasha the cat

If my pets can't get into Heaven, then I'm not going. I'll only go to the place where my pets spend the next plateau of life.

xo Susan
purrs from my little Queen Sasha
Heaven wouldn't be heaven for me if my pets weren't there. I've always felt if anyone deserved to go to heaven, it would be pets and little children.

I'm as sure as I'm sitting here that both are waiting for us there.

Hope you are having a good day, dear Sasha!
The cat kids send gentle head bumpies and purrs to you today!
I send (((HUGS))) to you and your purrents!

[slick]

Susan, I'm praying that you and Sasha have a good day today. Treasure each moment you have together.

{{{hugs}}}

[Logan]

Goodnight, sweet Sasha. I have included you in my every thought and prayer over the weekend. I think Butter and Mimi sense that they are getting extra loving (if that is even possible).

We love you.
Logan, Mimi, Butter

[Barbara]

Having friends staying here over the weekend I could not check in. I am so glad to hear Sasha, that you had some food and were able to post here.

Hope you are still with us for some time, sweet girl:)

[kb2yjx]

JUst checking in to see if there is anything new! The prayers keep coming for you Queen Sasha!!!!!!

[Medusa]

Hi there,
I've been so wrapped up in my drama w/Puddy that I really haven't checked other posts. But now that she's home (see my latest post), I'm trying to catch up.

I'm so sorry about Sasha. I can't believe how much she looks like my Puddy! I will definitely say a prayer for her and you and Murray, too. We're here for each other.

Blessings,
M

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha how are you doing sweetheart? If you are up to it could you give us an update? We are all thinking of you and KatMa and PawPaw and hoping that all is well!

[Lightning SuperCat]

How are you Sasha? I'm glad you are doing well. I just got to this now :o so I was so worried in the begginning of the thread, :( now I'm so happy :D you're doing OK! You are such a beautiful girl!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p9f91e96a5224af48baf04228883a0bb3/f35595eb.jpg

[sasha the cat]

Murray and I have accepted that we are now giving our darling purrecious Sasha palliative care and each day we have her is truly a gift -- in spite of our sadness -- a happy day. BTW, re this week's Poll: Sasha is lefty-pawed but is quite adept at using the right paw too.

For some reason my PM message inbox is full although I've emptied it. Please send your personal messages to us at:

[email protected]

From Sasha the Queen Calico Cat

Medusa:

I've been so wrapped up in my drama w/Puddy that I really haven't checked other posts. But now that she's home (see my latest post), I'm trying to catch up

We understand purrfectly! How is Puddy today?

Lightning SuperCat

Thank you for your good wishes. Purr, mew, I'm giving it 110% and hope to spend many more days with my Purr~ents.

May the great cat goddess Bastet hear our pussycat prayers and help all of us who are ill.

Bastet The Great Goddess from the website
www.metmuseum.org

http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/newegypt/images/large/sac_cat.jpg

[Karen]

Sasha, check your email - there's a probable reason for your PM box reading as full, I sent you an email.

[slick]

My dearest Sasha: Your Meowmie tells me that your time on earth is coming to an end and that makes my heart break in two. What a beautiful kitty you are and you've had such a happy life and such a loving home. When your time comes, I know that all the pet angels will be there to greet you and show you around. I hope that's not too soon, though. Your Meowmie has given me purrmission to put your picture up on my "wall of fame" at work along with the poem she wrote. That way, I'll be able to see you everyday and wonder how you are enjoying the sweet grasses of the RB.

For now, I send you kisses from BC and pray that your last days on earth will be peaceful ones.

{{{hugs}}} and bumples
slick xoxoxo

[sasha the cat]

Today Sasha ate and drank a little. Not as much as we hoped she would, but she did so that is good.

Karen Thank you for the tip re the "sent" items. I deleted many and perhaps now PMs will arrive.

slick We watch very carefully. Sasha is mostly comfortable, not in pain [we feel]. She still enjoys pussycat life -- looking out windows to survey her palace grounds, listening to the crickets and birds, eating & drinking [not very much, but trying], sitting on her Paw-Paw's lap, cuddling with me. Our darling is still with us; we've had today with her...and means today was good.

[kb2yjx]

Sasha, this message was so hard to read. But it is good to know that you are comfortable and your parents are keeping a very close watch on you. I will try to locate what Boo told a communicator about life and death. It is so beautiful!! I have ot leave for work, will be back later!! We all continue to send you our prayers. Love, Sandra and the Clan

[Barbara]

Originally posted by sasha the cat
She still enjoys pussycat life -- looking out windows to survey her palace grounds, listening to the crickets and birds, eating & drinking [not very much, but trying], sitting on her Paw-Paw's lap, cuddling with me. Our darling is still with us; we've had today with her...and means today was good.

Sasha, this got me to smile. I am sure you enjoy these days while you're preparing your departure for the big journey.

Filou and Tigris send headbumpies and nosekissies to you.:)

[Medusa]

This is so difficult to read but I admire and applaud your courage and most of all, your love. You're wonderful people, you are.

Blessings,
M

[furrykidsmother]

I have tears in my eyes as I read your posts. I am glad that today was a good day and that Sasha is enjoying as much as she can. I pray that tomorrow and the next and the next and the next and so on, will be good days too! I pray that you will continue to enjoy every day being the beautiful pussycat that you are and that you will continue to eat all the lovely treats KatMa has for you and drink too! You are such a brave girl! May you all have many more wonderful memories to share. Continued good thoughts and prayers coming to you from New Hampshire!

[TopCat3]

Dear Sasha and your purrents,

It seems to me that Father Time is being kind and slowing down for you and that every moment, every little thing that happens is becoming magnified, making for an intensely personal and special time and creating precious memories for the future. For you all, the whole world is condensed into your room and all the other stuff outside in the larger world holds very little relevance. It's at times like this we realise what is truly important, what really matters.

I hope your remaining time together now continues to be filled with the love and sweetness that has so clearly come across in your messages and has touched us all. I send my love to you all and wish you peace and joy in the days to come. You and your purrents are very special, loving people and the world needs more like you.

Take care,
From all of us at the TopCat household.
Hugs and kisses, head bumps and purrs
XXX000XXX

[smokey the elder]

The oncologist suspended Smokey the Elder's chemo in March 1999 because of a suspicious ultrasound. She thrived for nine more months, only declining in the last week. Chemo is rough on a cat, even though they don't often show it. I hope Sasha will take full advantage of her remaining time to become more spoiled than ever.

{{Hugs}}

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Ah, sweetie, good to hear you and your fur parents are enjoying your time together. Please know that when you do make your trip, you will leave a part of yourself behind in our hearts.

Lots of (((HUGS))) for you and your fur parents, sweetie.

[kb2yjx]

Back in 2002, my dear white tortie Miss BooBoo Kitty, was going thru a rough time. I really thought her time had come. We contacted an animal communicator, Kate Reilly, to see what was going on. I was getting upset that Boo was not eating. Via Kate, Boo told Kate, that my getting upset because she was not eating UPSET her! Boo felt that it was no big deal that she was not eating. Boo also spoke of teaching me how to let go. Then she said something absolutely beautiful: Life is such a beautiful continuum, we are all woven into the tapestry of time. We are never forgotten. All is perfecet- if I don't eat-OK-if I do eat -OK. Once I got my act together, things were better. Boo did not leave then, but in May, 2004.
Kate said she was always amazed at the vocabulary that the animals used. There were times SHE had to look words up. And they were used correctly. Unfortunately, she no longer communicates with cats and dogs, only larger animals.
I hope this helps. Hugs to Sasha!!! Love, Sandra

These creatures are such incredible teachers, we just need to take the time to listen.

[sasha the cat]

Mew, I ate today and drank 5% cream. Didn't eat a lot but I ate! My purrents are dancing with joy.

Oh! gotta go right now because I need to take another bite of that kitten food.

purrrs from Sasha

[Barbara]

Sasha, you had cream:D Yummy:D

So glad you enjoyed it.

[kb2yjx]

The Clan cats are clapping their paws in joy on hearing that dear Sasha ate kitten food and drank cream!!! Great news!!!

[furrykidsmother]

Oh Sasha!! That is truly wonderful news! Eat and drink as much as you want!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Good work, sweetie!!! My cats say the cream sounds yummy.
(((HUGS))):D

[Killearn Kitties]

Sasha precious, enjoy that cream! .. and anything thing else you get sweetie!

Purrs and cuddles to you tonight, sweetheart. :)

[Medusa]

Aw, li'l sweetie. So glad that Sasha lapped up some yummy cream. Yummy on the tummy. When I was feeding the ferals at my other house, in the winter I'd give them cream or if I ran out of it, milk w/a dollop of butter in it. You should've seen them lap it up. Plus it helped to put some fat on them and keep their coat shiny. I'm so touched by this post and I'm glad that things are going a little better.

Blessings,
M

[ramanth]

What a stunning calico you are Sasha! I hope you continue to eat and beat that cancer. *hugs*

[Rachel]

Thanks for checking in, Sasha. I hoped that cream tasted ever so good for you. I'm so glad that you are able to relish the love of your purrents and keep your eye on your vast domain. Rest assured we continute to say our prayers that you are not in pain and that many more *good days* are still in store for the Queen.

[slick]

Dearest Sasha, how are you today? I'm so glad to hear that you lapped up some food. We are all praying for you sweetie.

slick
xo

[kb2yjx]

Hello Sasha!! The Clan Cats hope you had a good day today, and still are enjoying the cream!!!! Sandra & the Clan Cats

[furrykidsmother]

How is Sasha doing? I hope that she is continuing to enjoy her cream and lovely treats! Please update us when you have a chance.

[sasha the cat]

Our little girl is fighting and holding on. Sasha is much thinner but she is eating, drinking, and even though she tires very easily, Sasha does continue to jump into bed with us.

Sasha likes to dine with us at dinner time; she is sooooo cute, sitting like the Queen she is, all regal -- waiting for bits of food from our plates.

We figure if Sasha runs to greet us, checks on us during the day to see what we're up to, and wants partake in our dinners, then she is enjoying life. Sasha still loves to sit in the windows of her Palace and survey her realm.

As long as our darling is enjoying feline life and is not in pain -- we are thankful for every nano-second.

We hope for many more days...your support helps us and we thank you for caring about our little girl.

KatMa & Paw-Paw AKA Susan and Murray

[Karen]

Thanks for reporting for us! Give Sasha a kiss just for me, in a dignified way suiting the Queen, of course!

[slick]

Susan, thanks for posting this. Please do me a favour? Plant a kiss on Sasha's forehead from me and tell her that someone way over on the West Coast loves her very much.

Hang in there girl and I pray that you have lots of time left before the furangels call you home.

[Killearn Kitties]

Sweet Sasha, it does my heart good to know that you are still enjoying these daily pleasures. I hope you continue to enjoy these queenly little treats.

Please have KatMa deliver a kiss from me, precious girl.

[jenluckenbach]

Virtual {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for you Sasha. I am glad that you are doing well.

[Barbara]

Another kiss for Sasha sent from here:) Hope that a worldwide kiss network will show her how much we pull:)

[Medusa]

How wonderful! Sasha is doing exactly what is befitting a queen. You go, girl!

Blessings,
M and the fur posse: Boo, Pigeon, Creamsicle, Specs, Yoda, Coco Puff and Puddy (and Peeka, in spirit)

[TopCat3]

I am so glad to hear Sasha is enjoying life and her time with you. She sounds happy so she must be, I guess (and hope) not in discomfort. These are precious times for you, enjoy. Lots of hugs, sweet thoughts and prayers to you all at this special time.
TopCats 1,2 and 3. (I always come last...:rolleyes: )

[kb2yjx]

Dear Sasha and parents!!
The Clan of Cats are so very happy to hear that Queen Sasha is eating, keeping track of her queendom, and keeping you company at meals and in bed!!! We all (humans, too) keep praying for sweet Sasha!!! Many thanks for the update!!

[Rachel]

Oh, yes, please a very respectful kiss (maybe on her paw) from this devoted Sasha fan. Make sure that you tell her how much we love her too and for her to please remember us fondly on her future journeys.

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha, so glad to hear that you are still enjoying joining KatMa and PawPaw at dinner time. I do hope you are enjoying all of your wonderful treats and snacks. I hope that your palace will be overlooked by you for many, many days to come! You are doing a wonderful job sweetie!! Keep up the good work. (((Hugs))) to you and KatMa and PawPaw!! May you all enjoy many more memories together!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Special Sunday kisses and (((HUGS))) for sweet Sasha!!!

I'm so glad you are enjoying yourself sweetie!
When it comes right down to it, NOW is all any of us have!:)

[furrykidsmother]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Special Sunday kisses and (((HUGS))) for sweet Sasha!!!

I'm so glad you are enjoying yourself sweetie!
When it comes right down to it, NOW is all any of us have!:)

That just about says it. All of us only have so much time, and it should be enjoyed to the utmost!! Enjoy each day, take one day at a time and cherish it!!

[AvaJoy]

Do add my kiss to Sasha's forehead . . . or her paw, as would be more befitting such royalty . . . whichever she would prefer. Heartfelt good wishes for being adept at cherishing every moment, your highness! :)

[Rachel]

Sasha, I get to be first this morning to wish you a good day and know that if you have a good day, it will follow that your purrents will too.

[Barbara]

I saw, that you even have taken up again your habit of congratulating the COTD. That is so sweet of you, Sasha:)

[catlover4ever]

Hi Sasha, just checking in on you to see how you are doing. We see you are holding your own and that makes us happy.

Purrs of Love, Tiiger, Smokey, Tucker, Mystic, Abner, Gracie, Gabriel and new to the bunch Vegas.

[kb2yjx]

The Clan Cats are hoping that Sasha continues to enjoy her cream and kitten food! Paws folded in prayers for Sasha!!!Lots of LOVE, Ralph Syracuse, Norton, Molly Meu, Raven Tina Peepers, Nicholas, Riley, and Hayley

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha, how are you doing today? I hope you are feeling well and enjoying your days as the beautiful Queen Calico you are. Continued good thoughts and prayers to you and KatMa and PawPaw.

[Logan]

Hello sweet Sasha!!!! Have had you on my mind today.

Love,
Logan :)

[sandragonfly]

wow...it took me almost an hour reading over 240 prayers/thoughts on this small screen with several delays...(tears and breath breaks). what a bleeding thread. :(

my heart went off dripping then happy...then drips again. I'm sorry this started on the same day I left for my first camping and was gone at the whole time your pretty queen needed good vibes from me! now I'm very glad to find this and would love to keep in checking on this poor precious calico from now and on.

I'm very, very thrilled you're eating, please continue that - you looked so wonderful in those pictures! you wouldn't want lose that perky, smiling sasha!! we don't want see these wings on your back yet. please, please keep your muzzle up, girl! so you don't worry us, especially your katma & pawpaw.

my dear, do know that you're bombed with many many of headbumples & sandpaperkisses from all of my furrfaeries! they're flying over there now just for you.

((({susan}))) thanking you for sharing your special sasha with us, very much. I hope you're eating well too. ;) do take care of yourself!

..gina :)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Special middle of the week (((HUGS))) and luvies to Sasha and her family! Keep eating sweetie!

[kb2yjx]

Just checking in to let Sasha know that she is in a our thoughts. Hope it is a good day.

[furrykidsmother]

Susan/Sasha please check in, I am getting very worried! I hope you are just having many good, good days and that you have been to busy to update.

[kb2yjx]

Yes!! I agree with the previous poster, please check in and hope the time has been good!!! Love, The Campbell Clan of Cats

[Medusa]

Yes, been wondering myself. Hope all is well and that you're having some really good days.

Blessings,
M

[sandragonfly]

me too, prays that sasha is even doing better!

will be waiting and always in my thoughts, xo sasha! :)

furrykids, let's hope no news as a good news! er.....come back on, sasha!

[TopCat3]

Yes, let's hope no news is good news, like the person above said. I thought I saw Sasha post on another thread? - but Ive been scrolling through quickly reading the content rather than the dates. Hope all is well - sending lots of good wishes- the TopCats:) :) :)

[Logan]

How's Sasha, Susan???

[kb2yjx]

We all keep hoping to hear that all is as well as can be! Prayers coming your way, Queen Sasha!!! The Campbell Clan of Cats

[sandragonfly]

nine days now.. eh, hope all of these nine days worth the best news!! :D

I'm only trying to be positive.. :rolleyes: :p

love,
..gina & furriends!