Barney is an Angel Now.

[Medusa]

Lara, this is the most wonderful post yet. To ready of Barney loving the warmth and comfort of the fire is just so heartwarming. What a wonderful moment for both of you and such beautiful memories for you. I can just picture him wrapped up like a burrito and purring away. You're giving him such a good life in a very brief period of time that makes up for so many years of neglect alone and unloved on the streets. I knew that Scott's heart would soften towards him as time passed especially now that he knows that Barney may not have much time left.

Don't stress yourself worrying about posting pix. You've got an awful lot on your plate so we all understand if Photo Bucket isn't working for you. My computer gives me grief every single day. I'll never have Blue Tooth again, that's for sure. It's nice to get videos and pix of Barney but the important thing is that he's getting the love and care that he so desperately needs and he couldn't be w/a better Mom. More gentle pets to Barn-Barn and (((HUGS))) to you and Scott.

[Randi]

I'm so glad to read that Barney was inside and enjoying the fireplace. That must have been SO special for the both of you.

Sorry to hear the lump is growing, but hope the medicine will stop it. Oh that poor boy, he has been getting so much medicine, and different kinds. I just hope he can handle it.

I bet he enjoyed the outdoors too, and I hope he will have some more little trips outside when the weather is good.

Lara, you are the best person he could hope to meet, you are doing so much to make him comfortable - thank you for that!

A pity you can't upload any videos or pictures, but don't stress about it. If you want me try, send me the pictures and I can probably upload them. You have my e-mail address. Have you checked whether the size is too big? Or if you delete a few others, perhaps it will work.

I have QuickTime, Real Player, Windows Media Player on my machine.

Lots of kisses to Barney - and hugs to you!

[Catty1]

I hope the diarrhea is just from the antibiotics (that is a side effect sometimes) and that Barney can be back on the TF at some point.

I love the fireside story! How happy a kitty is that! And Meowmie too!

More prayers for Barney.

[pomtzu]

That's great news - that Barney got to come in the house and sit by the fire with you. Have hubby take some pictures of that next time, and send them when you get whatever problem you're having with your computer straightened out. I'd love to see a shot of that, as I'm sure others would too! Bless you for all that you're doing for this sweet little guy! You're an angel on earth!

[Lizzie]

"He was purring and put is little head down on my lap and fell fast asleep. I felt so good that he could be at peace and feel safe and be cozy. I'm not sure who benefited more, him or me! lol"

Isn't that a good feeling! Like Barney, my Diego has a condition that no-one can do anything about except to use drugs for as long as they will help. (By the way, Pred. really help to shrink a facial tumor that one of my fosters had, so hopefully they will help the one on Barney's head.) As Diego is cuddled warmly into my side, I picture him huddled down, wet, cold and fearful, in some city hiding place he has found, suffering through the pain of the bb-gun pellets in his body, and then the massive wound to his neck made by a racoon (probably over food), and I look down at him and think "At least I can give you this, warmth, safety, comfort, a full tum." Somehow it's important for me to do this since I can't do anything about the condition that will kill him very soon, otherwise I'd feel it was all hopeless. I think it's something cats do so very well, take the good stuff and enjoy it to its fullest extent and suffer through the bad - especially those who have had to live on the streets.

I appreciate the fact that you are posting daily updates since I look forward to this "blog". I can only access PT at work now so I'm going to miss Barney updates for four days, but I'll be thinking about you both.

[Scooter's Mom]

I too will miss these Barney updates for the next few days. I will be out of town for the Thanksgiving weekend... hopefully back Saturday evening though.

((Hugs)) to you and Barn-Barn, Lara.

[Emeraldgreen]

Hi guys, I'm just on my way to work but that is a great idea about emailing the pics to you Randi so you can post them. I only have the one pic of him outside and two of the lump. The rest are videos and I've tried to email videos before and they fail because they are too large. But until I get this problem fixed, this is a good temp solution! I'll email those pics to you now. Thank you.
p.s. the pic of him on the driftwood is my favourite picture of him so far.

[Purr-tender]

It made my heart melt to know that Barney was snuggled on your lap in front of the fire. Ahhh! That's the good life for both of you!

I'm going to call his vet in a little while and leave another small donation for his next visit. I know we don't have any idea of how much time he has left, but that doesn't matter. He will still need funds to keep him comfortable and I am more than willing to do what I can to make it easier on you.

Thank you so very, very much, again, for what you are doing for Barney, and for the wonderful updates that keeps us all glued to PT!!

Continued prayers and warm hugs,
Mary

[Randi]

Lara, one of them was simply too unsharp, but here are the others. Will check back later.







It's SO good to see Barney enjoying the outside.

More positive thoughts and lots of kisses to brave Barney.

I tried to improve this a little, I think it's slightly better.

[Purr-tender]

Thanks for getting these posted, Randi.

I agree with you Lara. The one of him on the log is really good. He's looking better. Even though the photo of his neck is kind of blurred I can still the growth. Scary!!

Mary