tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36670080014159513872024-03-13T19:24:03.544+08:00PAWsome Catsby Qish & RueJonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586376803592149280noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667008001415951387.post-37370241767609319362014-05-29T11:59:00.001+08:002014-05-29T12:00:40.529+08:00This Baby Was About to be Thrown Off a Bridge :(<div style="text-align: justify;">
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JONNA: Hoy anong ginagawa mo??? (<i>What do you think you're doing???</i>)</div>
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JERK: Pinapatapon ho ni Sir eh. (<i>My boss is asking me to discard her.</i>)</div>
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JONNA: Alam mo ba na pwede ka makulong sa gagawin mo? At magbabayad ka ng P100,000?!? Akin na yan!!! (<i>Do you know that you can be jailed for that? And you have to pay P100,000! Give me the kitten!</i>)</div>
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Luckily I have a sack-like canvas bag with me so I put her there. I realized she was purring inside when we got home. I was sobbing madly out of anger. She is super sweet and well-behaved like Rue, and was very lady-like while having her dinner! And she knows how to use the litterbox already! I'm keeping her in my balcony and she's supposed to go to her furever home next week, but I'm not so sure about that...I think she's trying to make our home hers! She's charming her way to our heart! </div>
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Oh, and I'm naming her SHAWN :)</div>
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It was such an honor to meet a real hero, and a great dog at that. Her name is Kabang, the canine who saved two little girls from being run over by a motorcycle in December 2011, and in the process, lost her snout. She saved the lives of those two girls, and she was in turn saved by the world so the vet experts in the US can repair the damage to her face.</div>
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I was following her story ever since the local media picked it up. She ran away after the accident, and came back to her family two weeks later without a snout and a big wound on her face. She is being taken care of by a poor family in Zamboanga, and as the story about her heroic deed got circulated worldwide, Karen Kenngott, a critical care nurse in the US, took notice and decided to take action. They raised funds needed for Kabang's surgery, and finally in October 2012, she was brought to UC Davis and was able to raise $27,000 from 47 countries. (See Kabang's <b><a href="http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/small_animal/kabang/timeline.cfm">TIMELINE here</a></b>.)</div>
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This was how his face looked like before the surgery, as illustrated by Marnie Burgoyne, UC Davis 4th year veterinary student:</div>
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If you want to see how it looks like in a photo, click the link <b><u><a href="http://photos.ucdavis.edu/viewphoto.php?imageId=7070636">HERE</a></u></b> (warning: graphic content). And this was the procedure done to close the wound on her face:</div>
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He stayed in the ICU for a few weeks following surgery, and finally, in June 2013, she was received back in the Philippines with a hero's welcome.</div>
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I met her in Capitol Commons, and this is how pretty she is now! </div>
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I am so glad she was saved to remind us that dogs are indeed man's bestfriend, and not man's meal. She now lives with Dr. Anton in Zamboanga, so they can properly monitor her health. She actually lives like a queen now, the life that a true hero deserves!</div>
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<span class="s1">Meow! Have you been seeing those furry purring creatures sleeping or standing by the official seal of Asia Pacific College (APC) at the entrance? If you have, then you have met the (un)official APC cats -- Aurelia, the female tiger-gray tabby and Aurelio, the white-orange tom. The names were given by the APC guards, but I heard they’ve got different names given by the students.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Animals are an essential part of the ecosystem. If you are one of those people who hate cats and would want them to vanish from the face of the earth, then imagine your life plagued with rats -- the big, bully black ones! Cats keep pests in check, but we have to keep their population in control, too. Through the TNR (trap-neuter-return) program, feral or homeless cats and dogs alike humanely undergo surgery to remove their reproductive organs. After they recover at the clinic, they are safely returned to their “territory.” They then live healthily, and well, lazily, because they don’t need to respond to nature’s call for mating. There are organizations in Manila that support this, and I work closely with <b><u><a href="http://www.caraphil.org/">Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA)</a></u></b>. We have spayed and neutered most of the cats in Magallanes, including Aurelia, Aurelio and the ones at the Interchange Park which I regularly feed after work. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">I found a tiny orange ball of fur while walking along Lapu-Lapu one Friday night in July 2009. I heard tiny meows, and I stopped to touch her, but I left right away. She’s cute, but Qish, my Siamese cat, was sickly at that time and I was sure he wouldn’t approve a tiny addition to our family. Five minutes later, I was on my way back. I know in my heart that I couldn’t leave this tiny kitten behind. She had me at meow. This tiny kitten who was once thrown on the street because she was unwanted, became my celebrity cat. I named her Rue, the French term for “street.”</span></div>
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<span class="s1">She grew up to be a beautiful ginger classic tabby with Puss in Boots eyes. People don’t believe me when I tell them that she was just rescued from the street. She has her own blog (www.PAWsomeCats.com), Facebook page and Instagram account, with quite a number of followers! She even became popular when her photo wearing the Little Red Riding Hood costume became viral WORLDWIDE. Syndicated news sites picked up her photo and posted it on their websites. As of last posting, this particular photo had over 17,000 likes, 4,000 shares and 700 comments in one account! </span></div>
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She has quite an impressive portfolio when it comes to meow-deling. She has two big posters now in Bow & Wow (Shangri-la, Greenbelt 5 and Robinsons Magnolia) and her face was recently on Friskies postcards distributed in different supermarkets nationwide. She was featured in national broadsheets such as Philippine Daily Inquirer and Philippine Star, and appeared in Unang Hirit. She also had a teaser shoot with Luis Manzano for Pilipinas Got Talent! All of these meow-deling contracts has a price -- she gets paid a talent fee, and she gets to live the life of a princess cat! Who would have thought that this beautiful cat once roamed the streets of Magallanes in search for food, and perhaps a heart to give her a home?</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">1. Pets are the greatest stress reliever. Touch their nose, rub their belly, kiss them, and your worries seem to fade away. A lot of studies have already proven that petting an animal can reduce blood pressure.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">2. Learn discipline and responsibility from your pet. If you get up late, your pet will be all over you, asking for breakfast. If you don’t come home at night, you know that someone you love will be hungry. You have to attend to the needs of your pet -- clean their poop, groom their fur, keep track of their vaccination, give them proper exercise. They are living, breathing responsibilities. If you mess up, they can die.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div>
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Dearest Saab,</div>
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Today you're turning 1. This is not really your birthday, but your rescue-versary. You were such a charming boy that even if I had no plans of adding a new baby to the PAWsome Cats team, I chose to give you your furever home.</div>
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You were my dream cat. My mom had her own black cat so many years ago, and her stories of petting her cat's black shiny coat made me dream of you. I imagined photographing you with your bright green eyes standing out of your round face in lusciously black fur. I imagined so many years of mischief being with you, as you are such a fun character.</div>
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Indeed, you brought a lot of mischief and laughter in our home. Rue was so jealous of you, but only because you loved life like there's no tomorrow. You played so hard you used to conk out beside your toy, where you were playing. We would gently tug at your ear, paw, tail, but you wouldn't budge as you were recharging. After a power nap, you're back to your mischievous play.</div>
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Oh, how you loved fetching your favorite toys! While Qish and Rue would hide during vet visits at home, you willingly sacrificed yourself as their source of entertainment, alternately bringing them your toys for a fetch play. You also did not fear going to the vets' clinic. In fact, you enjoyed it so much you used to roll around their floor, much to our pleasure. There was so much life in you, little boy.</div>
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Until your bright green eyes showed abnormality.</div>
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I brought you to our vets right away, little one. You had anisocoria, or uneven dilation of the eyes. It's not really a condition, but a symptom for an underlying illness.</div>
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As I celebrated the fact that you tested negative for FIV/FeLV, it didn't prepare me for the worst news a cat owner can recieve. They said you have FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis). It's a death sentence, and you were unfairly chosen to have it.</div>
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I will never forget what happened in the consultation room that night. My mind just blacked out. There were so many thoughts, but they were all incoherent. I was shaking, but I can't speak. They were telling me more tests had to be done, and I just nodded. But I didn't cry, because it didn't feel real. I left you there at the clinic because they can take care of you better. I walked for 45 minutes in my office clothes from the clinic to our home, because I thought it would wake me up from this nightmare. If I could walk to the moon and back so everything goes back to how happy we were, I would.</div>
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Who knew you will never come home again in one piece after that vet visit?</div>
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The "visit" turned out to be a 3-week stay full of love until life slowly slipped out of you. We celebrated Christmas in September, had dinner together on weekdays, slept together on weekends, and painfully accepted that you were only destined to spend a short lifetime with us. I tried to enjoy it as much as I can, because you were a dream I was not meant to keep.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Finally, on Oct. 13, 2013, you went on your journey to the Rainbow Bridge. You didn't even let me send you off. You slipped away, 2 hours after I left you to take a shower. I was there in 15 minutes after Dr. Riza called to say that this may be the time for our last goodbye, but you chose to say it to Dr. Riza and Dr. Melay instead. Perhaps you didn't want me to see your final seizure, or the last breath that you drew. When I got there, you were so limp, so soft, so...lifeless. I finally took you home again the following day, but you were in a million tiny pieces. Your ashes are the only reminder that you once ruled our home.</span><br />
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If there's one lesson that you left me with, it's to EMBRACE LIFE WITH PASSION. Even on your last day when you were already weak and wobbly, you still managed to walk to your favorite sun spot at your suite's balcony, lounging on the fake grass. You even scratched me in defiance when I carried you back to your room, because I thought it was too hot for you. You wanted things to be normal even if you weren't. You wanted to enjoy life even if you were in pain. You just had to soak in the sun, and everything seemed okay.</div>
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In your short time of 7 months with us, you always had the zest for life, even if Qish smacks you in the face, or you get sprayed with water for being on the kitchen counter. You were so full of life – maybe that was all the energy you were supposed to have, had you lived to your senior years. And for that, I am grateful. You may not have lived that long, but you touched so many people's heart, because you were such a charming little boy with a vibrant character.</div>
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I am trying to help other unfortunate pet parents who have to deal with FIP by offering emotional support or knowledge. I believe what happened to you has a higher purpose – maybe to create awareness, educate people and touch more lives. You are such a hero in our eyes, baby, so brave to fight a disease bigger and stronger than you. I know you are pain-free now, but I miss you terribly.</div>
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I love you, Sabio Leãozinho. My wise little lion, happy 1st rescue-versary. Enjoy your party at the Rainbow Bridge.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Midnight is an FIP-positive cat who is very close to my heart because he looks like a grown-up Saab, and he developed FIP right after Saab crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He was given the experimental drug Polyprenyl Immunostimulang (PI) from Hong Kong, and at first he was doing well. Sadly, on the first day of the year, he had to be put to sleep because he was having seizures. His FIP has progressed from dry to the wet form.</span><br />
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I am sorry for your loss, Ms. Luchie. Midnight and Saab, please take care of each other...</div>
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New Year's Eve must feel like hell on earth for our kitties. Their sense of hearing is ultra sensitive, so the loud firecrackers and fireworks send them to scout for a safe place in the dark.</div>
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My kitties and I live in a condo unit on the 12th floor, facing a plush village where the neighborhood go all out and crazy in welcoming the new year. As humans, we enjoy the mighty display of fireworks from my balcony, but the kitties don't feel the same. For several years, I have been successful in making sure they feel safe and comfortable, so I'm sharing the things that I do for them. They may also apply for your furry dogs:</div>
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1. No matter where you live -- a house with a yard, condo, apartment building, etc. -- make sure that your cats are INDOORS before it gets dark. In my country (crazy but fun Philippines), people start with merry-making at dusk, and that means firecrackers start going off at the same time. If you gather them when the fun started, you may not find them anymore. I've also seen some photos of cats and dogs on the street abused with firecrackers during NYE (evil monsters putting firecrackers on animals' tails, etc.) so that's definitely another reason to keep them in.</div>
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2. Prepare a room just for them. Because we live in a studio condo, the only other room I have is the bathroom -- which is just perfect for them. It is away from the balcony, and that is where they hide when our vets come over for a house call appointment.</div>
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Christmas would have been sweeter with the little rascal Saab around, but God had other plans for him. Each day becomes easier as I learn to accept that Saab was just a passing soul, a reminder that life can be beautiful no matter how short it was lived.</div>
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I am so glad we celebrated Chwithmath wif Saab on September 28, back when he still had the energy to be merry and enjoy his pawty. The idea came as I was Whatsapp-ing with my PAWsome friends -- because Saab was diagnosed with FIP, I knew that his time on earth won't be long. I told them I wish he would at least stay until Christmas. We were all sad, but then Tinette said, "Why don't we all celebrate Christmas with Saab this Saturday?!" It was the brightest idea. I had one day to prepare for it. There really wasn't much to prepare for, but I wanted a little tarp and some Christmas stuff brought to the clinic :) I also ordered cupcakes for him from <a href="http://wholepetkitchen.com/home/"><u><b>Whole Pet Kitchen</b></u></a>.</div>
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On Chwithmath day, Saab was all perky in his red Christmas scarf. He was his usual curious self, greeting everyone and making sure their plates were full. He was a poster boy for a party cat :) He only had a few guests, but he enjoyed being the center of everybody's attention. </div>
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I will be forever thankful to Dr. Riza and Dr. Melay of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thePETPROJECTvetclinic"><u><b>The Pet Project Vet Clinic</b></u></a> for making sure Saab lived his life to the fullest in his last few remaining days. He truly was loved, pampered and spoiled rotten there :) </div>
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It's Friday the 13th, and it would have been purr-fect if Saab's still here to goof around on the day when black cats are supposed to bring bad luck! Coincidentally, today has been 2 months since he went fishing for good. </div>
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I still feel a lump in my throat when I light a candle for him in the morning, but we're all getting by fine. I would like to think that what happened to Saab has a higher purpose: because of the extensive research my vets and I did when Saab was sick, they are now able to help another FIP+ patient (and another male black cat!) through the experimental drug that we never got the chance to give to Saab. The Pet Project Vet Clinic also named Saab's favorite spot at the altar by the balcony, "Saab's Corner." It's unbelievable how many lives Saab has touched (and continue to touch) in his short life here on earth! I love you, baby <3 nbsp=""></3><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I had an amazing time at Fancy Feast's Cat Crafternoon event! I have been dabbling into craftmaking lately, and I would never say pass at an event that combines cat-love and crafts! What a wonderful event by Nestlé Purina!</span><br />
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We made a collar necklace and designed a ceramic bowl for our kitties. Here are what I made for Rue:</div>
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The food at Pino/Pipino Restaurant was super good, but everyone was too busy with their crafts to enjoy the food! I only had a few bites because I wanted to finish my crafts :)</div>
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I wish I brought Rue because she had some "fans" who got excited when they thought she was there, hehe :) There were a lot of kitties, but I was not able to take photos because I was too excited with my crafts! Sorry!</div>
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It's been a month since the biggest battle of Saab's short life has been lost. I never updated this blog, because it was very painful for me to accept that Saab is no longer around to bring joy and mischief to our humble home.</div>
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When Saab was still confined at <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thePETPROJECTvetclinic">The Pet Project Vet Clinic</a></u></b> and people asked me how he was, I always choked on my reply -- HE'S DYING. For how else can you describe the quick deterioration of Saab's health? That after only 3 weeks of discovering the first symptom, he was gone? That his vibrant, conversational meow when he was still well was reduced to a mere cry of pain as the days went on? That each day he spent at the hospital was a day closer to his death sentence? It was truly a very tough journey that no loving pet parent and furbaby deserve to go through.</div>
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On October 12, Saturday, I knew it was almost time. Our amazing vets, Dr. Riza Zunio and Dr. Melay Pelayo, already talked to me about putting Saab to sleep. But I chose to hold on. I just couldn't let go. I spent several nights sleeping beside Saab at the clinic, and on that last night, we slept together peacefully with him using my arm as his pillow. </div>
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In the morning of October 13, Sunday, at exactly 9:00 am, Saab marched weakly to his favorite sun spot at the balcony of his suite. For the last two weeks, he goes there everyday, to lounge around the fake grass under the sun. Oh, how he loved that spot. It was so heartwarming that despite his condition, he still chose to enjoy what little life is left in him. He grew even weaker in the afternoon, and Dr. Riza decided to put him on IV drip. He seemed stable, and I decided to leave him at 4:30 pm to freshen up at home.</div>
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At 6:15 pm on October 13, I received a call from Dr. Riza, telling me that Saab had a seizure. It was almost time. My mom and I hurriedly left home. While on the road, at 6:38 pm, I received a text message that he's gone. We arrived at the clinic at 6:45 pm, and we were 15 minutes late. He finally gave up at 6:30 pm, in the arms of our loving vets. They tried to revive him, but he was already too tired. He didn't want to fight anymore. </div>
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I prayed hard that if Saab couldn't be cured anymore, then just please let him rest. But even if Saab prepared me for 3 weeks for the inevitable, it was still very tragic. It was even more painful that he decided to leave without me by his side, but what comforted me was the thought that he probably loved me so much he didn't want me to see him die. </div>
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I realized that putting an animal companion to sleep is a very personal decision that should only be discussed by people directly involved in the care of the sick animal. At the onset of his illness, I received several messages from people telling me to relieve him of the pain and just put him to sleep. But those 3 weeks were too precious to give away. He was even still very playful in the first week. I would never have it any other way. When I got that crucial call from Dr. Riza, I was ready to let him rest, because I knew that was it.. But I am still glad he didn't let me make that choice. It would have broken me even more.</div>
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The last best thing I could give to Saab is a private cremation and beautiful memorabilia, to honor all the beautiful memories he left us with. I am thankful I found <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/petcremationphillippines">Pet Valley Park and Crematory</a></u></b> for the quick and efficient service.</div>
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I would like to thank my mom, our vets, friends, <u><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PAWsomeCats">PAWsome Cats</a></b></u> followers, and the Facebook groups <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/fipfighters/">FIP Fighters</a></u></b> and <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CatCarePhilippines/">Cat Care Philippines</a></u></b>, for holding my hand (physically and virtually) in this difficult journey. I am truly grateful for all the heartfelt support that you have given me, and for all the love that you showered Saab with.</div>
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I hope you are not getting into too much trouble at the Rainbow Bridge, Saab. You must be giving St. Francis a lot of headache. I love you, <span style="font-family: inherit;">S<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">á</span>bio Le<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">ã</span>ozinho</span>. Goodbye, little one...</div>
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It's been three weeks since we saw the first symptom of FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) on Saab. In the past three weeks, everyday is a celebration of life. I feel blessed for being able to spend great time with him despite the death sentence on a short notice. His health is failing each day. But if love can move mountains, then it can also heal. Saab may eventually lose the battle, but we know that in the end it will be a fight well fought because we are with him every step of the way. I won't give up this fight as long as his body is still fighting.</div>
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Jonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586376803592149280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667008001415951387.post-43793034618837157532013-10-03T23:50:00.000+08:002013-10-04T00:08:12.192+08:00Prayers for the PAWsome Cats Family<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I am sorry we haven't been posting lately. We have been going through terrible times.</div>
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Qish was confined on September 8 (Sun) for kidney flushing. His creatinine was a bit elevated at 2.3, and was discharged on September 11 (Wed) with his creatinine back to normal at 1.9.</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 20 (Fri)</b></i> - I noticed that Saab's eyes are not evenly dilated. His left eye seems smaller.</div>
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<b><i>Sept. 21 (Sat)</i> </b>- We went to The Pet Project, our vets' new clinic. His blood was drawn, did some tests, and found out that his WBC (sign of infection) is high and his platelet is 0 (zero!!!). He was given Vibravet (doxycycline) and Tobrex eye drops. He tested negative for FIV/FeLV, which is good news!</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 22 (Sun)</b> </i>- Saab seems lethargic, which is how he is in the past week. He just sleeps all day.</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 23 (Mon)</b> </i>- Saab's eyes look worse. By now it seems that the small veins in his left iris have ruptured, giving a red-orange tint to it.</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 24 (Tue)</b></i> - I was advised by our vets to bring Saab back to the clinic. Then they told me Saab could have dry FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), with 80% chance of being positive. I was devastated. I know it is a killer disease, and that there is no cure. And that everything happens fast from the date it's diagnosed. What will happen to Saab? How about Qish and Rue? Do they have it, too? I left Saab at the clinic for observation. I walked for 40 minutes from the clinic to our home in my office attire, because if I could walk to the end of the earth and back, I would. Just so everything will fall into place again.</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 26 (Thu)</b></i> - He gained some weight, which gave us a little hope.</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 28 (Sat)</b></i> - We celebrated Christmas early with Saab, in case he doesn't make it to his first Christmas. It was a little gathering with friends who understand. Saab loves being the center of attention and he enjoyed greeting guests and making sure their plates are full.</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 29 (Sun)</b></i> - Saab enjoyed going out to the balcony and rolling around under the sun. We visited him twice. I noticed some gray opaque spots on his left eye. It looks like it is getting worse. We've sent his blood sample to the lab to repeat the tests.</div>
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<i><b>Sept. 30 (Mon)</b></i> - We got the test results. It gave us a little hope, because his lymphocytes went up (in FIP, it should go down) and his globulin went down but still elevated. Maybe it's not FIP after all! My heart was full of hope.</div>
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<i><b>Oct. 3 (Thu)</b></i> - The news that I had been dreading to hear...Dr. Melay confirmed that his stomach is getting bigger, a classic sign of wet FIP. The vets are now 95% sure that Saab has FIP. Once it becomes the effusive form (wet FIP), it all goes downhill from there. I am seriously devastated right now. If only I could run back to Manila and hug Saab tight right now...</div>
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Sorry if this post is all over the place. My mind is, too. I just can't accept that this is happening to Saab, to us. But I am still praying for a miracle...</div>
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I will write about FIP in my next post, just to help people understand about it. I have researched extensively about this since the vets told me about the possibility of Saab having it. I am even getting support from a Facebook group of FIP Fighters.</div>
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We need everyone's prayers. If there's really nothing that can be done, then please help me pray that Saab won't suffer anymore, that it will be a peaceful passing.</div>
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Jonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586376803592149280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667008001415951387.post-47859457177225043422013-07-26T19:06:00.000+08:002013-07-26T19:14:56.533+08:00Rue's PAWsome 4th Rescue-versary!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Can you believe I'm four years old already?! I'm so glad I'm living such a wonderful, fabulous life! </div>
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On July 24, I celebrated my rescue-versary with my 2 brothers and 3 hoomans -- my momma and our vets Dr. Riza and Dr. Melay. Momma got me a super cute purr-day paw cake and kitty salmon muffins from <a href="http://wholepetkitchen.com/home/"><u><b>Whole Pet Kitchen</b></u></a> while she prepared a vegetarian feast for the hooman guests. I wore a beautiful geisha kimono, and I think I'm the prettiest geisha ever! I don't even need to paint my face white to look the part :)</div>
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Okay, enough of the blah-blahs, here are the beautiful photos of my rescue-versary celebration! <3</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Okay, this makes me look like I'm being naughty, but I'm not! Momma put me on the table for the photo shoot, and I know I'm never allowed on the table. I was skittish, but I also loved the smell of the salmon, so I brought it with me when I jumped down. I am never eating on the hooman's table, I'm a good kitty!</i></td></tr>
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On Monday, June 24, my mom and I saw 3 lil super cute white kittens that looked like they were freshly dumped outside Wack Wack Golf Course. They looked healthy and clean, but because I was on my way to work, I had no chance to feed or check on them. I vowed to check them out on my way home, and I was thinking about the tiny furry things all day! Imagine my dismay when I got there, all excited, and they were not there. Not a single one. I had a heavy heart, but I just hoped that someone with a golden heart decided to give them a good home.</div>
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On Thursday, June 27, As I was walking to get to work, I was startled by a white shining thing falling off the roof just as I was passing by. When I looked down, it's one of the kittens I saw on Monday! What a perfect timing! What are the odds of that happening?! I mean, this is meant to happen, right? I then looked up and saw the 2 siblings, calling for the fallen angel. They were even attempting to jump off themselves! I coordinated a rescue effort with my mom while I went to work. She managed to get them off the roof with the help of the street sweeper.</div>
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I think they're as big as Rue when I got her. I'm super excited for their new life. I'm sure I would hate to see them go, but they'll be better off growing up in a bigger space where they can climb and destroy more things (teehee!)</div>
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Jonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586376803592149280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667008001415951387.post-69987869462363791522013-05-30T17:25:00.000+08:002013-05-30T17:27:38.468+08:00Meet the Shiny Little Shadow-- Hooman Momma<br />
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I've always wanted a black cat, so when I spotted this tiny baby who was just rescued from the street, I fell in love with him. He was with his very weak and small orange tabby brother, who, sadly, didn't make it till the next day. But no matter how much I wanted him, I didn't bring him home right away. Rue was still sick, and I made a pact with our vet that if and when Rue gets better, that's the only time that I will get to enjoy the company of this new kitten. She didn't want Rue to be stressed by a new family member.</div>
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On Easter Sunday, Rue got a clean bill of health so we picked up the tiny shadow. We had him checked, and we quarantined him. He wasn't allowed to mingle with the adult cats right away, until he was cleared of any illness/fleas/mites that might be picked up by the overly sheltered Qish and Rue. Qish immediately accepted him and in two days, they were already friends. Rue, however, would hiss at the tiny one whenever he comes near her. It took a week before Rue finally decided that this baby will be part of the PAWsome Cats family.</div>
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It took me longer to think of a name, actually. I wanted a Portuguese name, because of my love for Brazilian Jiujitsu, so after sleepless nights of searching for the perfect name, I picked Sábio Leãozinho, which is the literal translation of wise little lion. His nickname is Saab :)</div>
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This morning, I was roused from sleep at 4:00 am by a <b>VERY LOUD FIRE ALARM</b>. I panicked, and when I saw Rue running to hide under the bed, I grabbed whatever I can -- which means I grabbed her by her tail, then pulled her little legs. All I know was that I will not let her go at any cost, because I know in my heart that I will never leave my condo apartment without any of the furbabies. We'll be together whatever it takes.</div>
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After a good 5 minutes, the alarm stopped. At this point I managed to grab Rue's wriggling body, fighting to get out of my grip. I put her in the carrier but she was able to get out right away. At the same time, I was also putting my Mac in my "panic bag," which contains important papers/passport, some cash, backup drives and survival food and water. When the alarm stopped, I put all the kitties in the shower, and went down to the lobby to ask what happened. It turned out to be a <b>FALSE FIRE ALARM</b>. I was relieved that there was no real danger, but I'm so annoyed that the alarm would go off when not necessary. This is the second time that this happened!</div>
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When I went back, I gave Rue a comforting hug, but she didn't want me near her. She was scared of me :( I could have hurt her while I was trying to grab her, and the clumps of orange fur on my bed made me shiver. I gave her bonito flakes, her favorite treat, and I'm glad she ate from my hand but she still wouldn't let me cuddle her. She was traumatized. It took a good two hours before she started warming up to me again.</div>
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I felt terrible about what happened. I'm so sorry, baby Rue :( I just want you to be safe. Meanwhile, as Rue and I were struggling, Qish and Saab were like angels waiting for me to scoop them up and put them in the carrier. I'm glad those two were not scared!</div>
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Rue's health has been on a rollercoaster ride lately. I am sorry for not being able to post updates, I was too caught up emotionally caring for her at home (and worrying what's wrong with her). Here's the timeline:</div>
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<b>March 1</b> - <a href="http://www.pawsomecats.com/2013/03/rue-ate-onion.html">Rue ate onion</a>. Her platelet was 80, and she was given Vibravet.</div>
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<b>March 13</b> - I was away for a birthday weekend break so I asked my dad to catsit. He was the one who administered medicine, and unfortonately, he overdosed. <a href="http://www.pawsomecats.com/2013/03/update-on-rue-we-need-prayers.html">Rue's ALT (liver) was 1,341 (normal: 20-100) and her creatinine (kidney) was 2.3 (normal: 0.3-2.1)</a>. Dr. Riza gave her liver tonic and phosphate binder.</div>
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<b>April 19</b> - Rue still didn't eat normally. Dr. Riza and Dr. Melay visited her at home, and gave her antibiotics for the infection.</div>
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<b>April 21</b> - Rue started eating again!!! She also played a little bit, which was a big change from the past days when she would just sleep all day.</div>
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Rue is doing better now, thank God! I am really praying hard that her recovery will only be for the better from this day on. I love her so much.<br />
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These past 6 years with you have been wonderful. Your presence in my life signaled a beginning, filling it with hope for a renewed journey after suffering from the darkest challenges in my existence. You are the reason I held on and survived. You will always be my bully goofball. Stay healthy and mischievous!</div>
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Jonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586376803592149280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667008001415951387.post-70769654695284164132013-03-13T18:39:00.000+08:002013-03-13T18:50:20.017+08:00Update on Rue: WE NEED PRAYERSLittle Rue is asking if you can include her in your prayers. Her latest blood test revealed abnormal values in her organs:<br />
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I knew that onion is bad for cats and dogs, but I didn't know that it is highly toxic. It can kill a cat, depending on the amount ingested by the ever-curious feline.</div>
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I left my lunchbox open to cool my food while I was preparing for work. While in the shower, I heard clinks and clanks of a metal object hitting the glass bowl. Then I saw her. Rue was on the table, blissfully enjoying my food as her name tag hits the rim of the glass bowl. I put her down and checked my food -- to my horror, I saw lots of chopped onion in it! I immediately Googled how bad it is, and I broke down when I saw that it is extremely bad for them. I called our vet at 5:30 AM, and luckily she answered.</div>
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In September of last year, I started feeding the homeless cats in Magallanes Interchange Park. If you didn't know yet, Rue was once a homeless tiny kitten who wandered around Magallanes, and I felt that I have to give back to the cat community because of the blessings and joy that Rue has brought our family. Feeding and eventually spaying/neutering them was one way for us to give back.</div>
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Last month, friends of PAWsome Cats wanted to do a little bit more. We did ask for some support from our friends and on Dec. 28, we bought a sack of cat food, visited Magallanes once again to feed the kitties and give cat food to the cat guardians, and administered Revo to eradicate their skin diseases. This wouldn't be possible without the help of our friends -- Dr. Riza, Dr. Melay, Tita Pineng, Tinette, Lee, Janice, and Ines. </div>
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It was definitely a rewarding and heartwarming day, and we were happy that for a day, we were able to make the world a lil better for our feline friends :)</div>
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This Christmas, join us in spreading some love to the unfortunate kitties -- those who don't have a home but the streets.<br />
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Let's make this world a better place for cats on Dec. 28, Friday, 8:00 AM (meetup at Shell Buendia).<br />
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Thank you and happy PAWlidays! :)<br />
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