tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post1553001114072348477..comments2023-09-02T03:03:26.994-07:00Comments on Vet On The Edge: Ode To the Many-ToedAKDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-64484634016484768912008-12-27T20:19:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:19:00.000-08:00Thanks, guys. It's amazing how fast they take up r...Thanks, guys. It's amazing how fast they take up residence in our hearts, isn't it? Bless them.AKDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-88115557858399405222008-12-27T07:03:00.000-08:002008-12-27T07:03:00.000-08:00I just found your blog. Having lost kitties to HCM...I just found your blog. Having lost kitties to HCM, I read your story of Seven and know that sound. I think you write with the compassion and caring that makes you a special veterinarian and I subscribed to your blog and look forward to lookin through your archives.<BR/><BR/>Teri and the cats of FurrydanceTeri and her Stylish Adventure Cats https://www.blogger.com/profile/00995773243323674858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-85597986253609031762008-12-23T10:37:00.000-08:002008-12-23T10:37:00.000-08:00I am so sorry.He was clearly a very special guy, a...I am so sorry.<BR/><BR/>He was clearly a very special guy, and leaves a special and many-toed rent in your lives.I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-64234452783974029492008-12-22T08:45:00.000-08:002008-12-22T08:45:00.000-08:00Our little furry friends leave pawprints on our he...Our little furry friends leave pawprints on our hearts (some more than others... Seven) and we are never the same. <BR/><BR/>What sweet memories of his life with you- thank you for sharing them with your readers. I'm very sorry for your loss.Haley Pouloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928250004651744818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-77299551954764437842008-12-20T17:48:00.000-08:002008-12-20T17:48:00.000-08:00Jenn - thank you. It's true they worm their ways d...Jenn - thank you. It's true they worm their ways deep into our hearts - and it doesn't take them long to do it. It's a sad irony that it was his heart that failed him in the end, being as how he was such a good-hearted kitty. I think maybe Joe Allen had it right: two sizes too big.<BR/><BR/>MM - You're right. It's crass, vulgar and insensitive to the point of cruelty to solicit money and/or sales in the comments section of a post about greif, loss, pain and death.<BR/><BR/>I've contacted system administrators about this. I don't know if any action will be taken, and the "report abuse" forms limit the kind of explanation you can give (although I think this may fall under spamming restrictions), but if any such thing happens again, I will contact the blogger directly via their blog and ask them to knock it off. The person in question evidently opened their blog only this month. Apparently the first thing they did was start violating the rules of good behavior, even if not the rules of the Blogger site.AKDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-75809034039903685182008-12-20T17:07:00.000-08:002008-12-20T17:07:00.000-08:00The most annoying thing about the offending commen...The most annoying thing about the offending comment, IMO, was that it was an obvious keyword-hit, and 'pinged' on the key medical issue discussed in this post - A <B><I>particularly</I></B> bad example of poor manners.MaskedManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847118110075039840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-77587310526440228872008-12-20T13:59:00.000-08:002008-12-20T13:59:00.000-08:00Seven sounds like the kind of kitty who gave as mu...Seven sounds like the kind of kitty who gave as much as he received. He was just as lucky to have you as you were to have him. I am so sorry for your loss.<BR/><BR/>What wonderful memories you have of a truly special and unique kitty. They sure do worm their furry little selves deep into our hearts, don't they?Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283334035989645291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-63560216957798717442008-12-20T08:29:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:29:00.000-08:00As an explanation for the removed comment, it was ...As an explanation for the removed comment, it was a solicitation to go visit a blog with a commercial content (the blogger wanted people to buy things from her). The comment had absolutely nothing to do with this post in specific, or this blog in general. Setting aside for the moment that I consider it inappropriate to advertise one's wares or otherwise solicit buisness in the comments section of other people's blogs, it is PARTICULARLY inappropriate on <B>THIS POST</B>, given the content. As a consequence, I've altered settings so that I now must moderate every comment. Sorry about that, guys. I have NO objections to people sharing their personal blogs or stories in the comments, but I have no intention of hosting random unsolicited advertisements for commercial enterprises in the comments section. I feel it is disrespectful of my readers to allow that, and besides, I find it both presumptuous and personally annoying, as such comments have nothing to do with the content of this blog.<BR/><BR/>To anyone who has a comment or story (or question, or recipe, or post on their own blog, etc) to share, regarding this blog or an experience of their own that is in any way related or triggered by the blog content, <B>PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTINUE TO DO SO.</B> Those comments, I welcome.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about the interruption, and now back to your regularly scheduled programming.AKDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-28588380473311397552008-12-20T01:42:00.000-08:002008-12-20T01:42:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.sarinawilson23https://www.blogger.com/profile/14882234187792474351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-51784375010674215462008-12-19T20:53:00.000-08:002008-12-19T20:53:00.000-08:00Thanks, guys. Seven really was one of a kind. I'm ...Thanks, guys. Seven really was one of a kind. I'm glad for the nine years we spent together, and touched that everyone seems as taken with his offbeat charm as I was.AKDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-35658926156831362922008-12-19T11:32:00.000-08:002008-12-19T11:32:00.000-08:00I'm so very sorry for your loss. It was a beautifu...I'm so very sorry for your loss. It was a beautifully written tribute, to what was obviously a very special cat.<BR/><BR/>Carol and the Bullmarket FrenchiesFrogDogzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509157874145070350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-83987194021385608312008-12-19T08:22:00.000-08:002008-12-19T08:22:00.000-08:00Me, too - though I'm working from home so I don't ...Me, too - though I'm working from home so I don't have to worry that someone at work will see me wiping tears off my face.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-31188534106029720552008-12-19T07:08:00.000-08:002008-12-19T07:08:00.000-08:00Thanks, everyone. He was a good kitty. Goofy and a...Thanks, everyone. He was a good kitty. Goofy and a bit quirky, but a good kitty. He won't be forgotten.AKDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-10327180663564403482008-12-19T06:55:00.000-08:002008-12-19T06:55:00.000-08:00I am so sorry for the loss of Seven.I am so sorry for the loss of Seven.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-42616085006614529502008-12-19T06:02:00.000-08:002008-12-19T06:02:00.000-08:00He passed safe in the arms of your love. I am so s...He passed safe in the arms of your love. I am so sorry...BCxFourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03913197081466508005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-47606091771301634312008-12-18T21:19:00.000-08:002008-12-18T21:19:00.000-08:00Seven sounds like a special cat who found a specia...Seven sounds like a special cat who found a special human. Keep the good memories close.dogsarepeopletoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367834867173655815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-33807826394433237052008-12-18T20:14:00.000-08:002008-12-18T20:14:00.000-08:00Ah, hell. :-(So sorry, sister-mine. To love a pet ...Ah, hell. :-(<BR/><BR/>So sorry, sister-mine. <BR/><BR/>To love a pet is to love a heartbreak. And yet, we love them none-the-less. Seven was well-loved, and you will have him in your heart forever.MaskedManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847118110075039840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-28805290675219775372008-12-18T18:37:00.000-08:002008-12-18T18:37:00.000-08:00I am a big tough biker and sometimes you write too...I am a big tough biker and sometimes you write too good, even for me.Dragon43https://www.blogger.com/profile/10300731439715496511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-68894222606739832072008-12-18T18:32:00.000-08:002008-12-18T18:32:00.000-08:00Ah, the way they work your heart. We have a big ye...Ah, the way they work your heart. We have a big yellow multi-fingered tom at our barn out of the best cat in the world, Frosty. Spaz cat is a favorite, friendly, kind, and huge. How lucky Seven was to be so loved, right up to the end.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685436243608973979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-11956196968679711452008-12-18T18:28:00.000-08:002008-12-18T18:28:00.000-08:00I am sorry for your loss but isn't it special what...I am sorry for your loss but isn't it special what you were able to do for Seven when he needed you the most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-31783163562445584822008-12-18T13:54:00.000-08:002008-12-18T13:54:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry! Even when it's not totally unexpect...I'm so sorry! Even when it's not totally unexpected, and even when we know we've done the best that can possibly be done, it's always so terrible to lose a special pet.<BR/><BR/>And Seven certainly was special!! I love the image of him patting the dogs on the head. What a wonderful cat, and I'm glad you've got so many wonderful memories of him. <BR/><BR/>But when you said "Bet you can't guess what I named him.", I thought you were going to say Septimus :-))Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378199204420558607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-81099651002173284182008-12-18T13:51:00.000-08:002008-12-18T13:51:00.000-08:00Awww, that's so sad! I'm glad it's quiet at my end...Awww, that's so sad! I'm glad it's quiet at my end of the office so no one is around to see me getting all choked up...<BR/><BR/>When I was about 11 we had to put down our family cat, Bunny. She was about 15, and she'd been battling diabetes for years. It had gotten to the point where the insulin shots were shutting down her kidneys and she was really struggling, and so it was the best thing. Mom and Dad had raised her from a newborn kitten that someone had left in an alley, and it was the only time I’ve ever seen my dad cry, except at my wedding!<BR/><BR/>Cats worm their furry way into your heart, and nothing is ever quite the same once they go. I often still miss Bunny like it was only yesterday, instead of 16 or so years ago. <BR/><BR/>My sympathies!MichelleHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620214611586302175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-54701097245764736132008-12-18T13:38:00.000-08:002008-12-18T13:38:00.000-08:00Misty eyes here too, but a beautifully written acc...Misty eyes here too, but a beautifully written account of a full life, joyfully lived.Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-64534419371954022802008-12-18T13:37:00.000-08:002008-12-18T13:37:00.000-08:00Joe, that's a rather lovely thought. Thank you.Bet...Joe, that's a rather lovely thought. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Beth, thank you too - and to the best of my knowledge there's no link between polydactyly and cardiac disease or the resultant saddle thrombi. Seven was the only polydactyl cat I've ever seen with the condition.AKDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6589783647802842771.post-217229712860066062008-12-18T13:20:00.000-08:002008-12-18T13:20:00.000-08:00This is one of the best tribute story I have ever ...This is one of the best tribute story I have ever read about a cat. I am all choked up for you! He was very lucky to have found you!<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>On a medical question. Do you think there is a link between polydactylism and the Saddle thrombus?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com