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Posted by Valerie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Electra1' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/27/2017, 10:20 am

My dear childhood pal since middle school passed away early this AM. His heart gave out before the cancer did him in - they did the procedure where they have to poke a hole through the throat so he could breathe easier but his heart rate was upwards of 135 throughout the night. He suffered so and I'm thankful he doesn't have to any longer but I'm crushed. A true-blue friend. As far as the cat, there's a chance the family will keep her and I sure hope so. The youngest daughter who is 16 (and responsible) told the wife that "Kitty Girl is part of my Dad and we need to keep her." At present the wife is serously thinking this through - she does have a severely disabled daughter that has many allergies but told me it could be "do-able". The daughter found the cat a few years ago when she was under a car and brought her into their home and when my friend and wife separated, he took the cat. They remained legally married and on good terms throughout and the wife told my friend when he became ill that she'd care for him but he didn't want to burden her on top of caring for their disabled daughter. Keep all your fingers - or in this case - paws crossed for Kitty Girl and I will update you all when more is known - the cat rescue worker that is a specialist in cat behaviors also texted me with "Still want to help if necessary - keep me posted" I do want to thank all for your kind words of support - it's true that it's a struggle to be born and for many, a struggle to die. LIFE.

I'm sorry for your loss

Posted by Pat B. <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Pat+B' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/28/2017, 11:39 am, in reply to "Friend passed away"

I hope your friends' family is able to make this work. Have you looked into the Allerpet products? There is a wealth of information on their website (check items on the lefthand menu in addition to the FAQ on the page I've linked below):

Link: Allerpet FAQ

I am so sorry msg

Posted by Sheila in SA <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Sheila+in+SA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/28/2017, 2:42 am, in reply to "Friend passed away"

but he is out of pain now. I truly hope something can be worked out for his cat but the behaviourist might be useful too so that she can settle into a new home without too much stress for everyone concerned.

Cats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one

Sorry for the passing...hope all works out for Kitty Girl...nm

Posted by Barbara <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Barbara' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/28/2017, 2:32 am, in reply to "Friend passed away"

I'm very sorry about your friend...msg

Posted by Val2 <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Val2' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/27/2017, 6:13 pm, in reply to "Friend passed away"

So very sad. And he looked like a nice guy too. And obviously loved his cat. Thank you for helping him with that, I'm sure it was a relief for him knowing someone was caring for her.

I hope his ex wife will take the cat on. So nice of his daughter to want to keep the cat as "part of dad". That just may work, who can refuse that to a kid? I hope the cat does better in its new surrounding with people around.

I guess death is as much part of life as death, that's what I'm starting to accept here. Your friend is safe now, and not in pain. (((hugs))) to you.

I am so sorry. Best wishes for all...nm

Posted by Ali's mom $<iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Ali\'s+mom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on 6/27/2017, 4:32 pm, in reply to "Friend passed away"

Re: Friend passed away

Posted by Bengalgirl <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Bengalgirl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/27/2017, 4:25 pm, in reply to "Friend passed away"

I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad he is at peace now. Hopefully they will do what is best for the cat. At least there is a backup plan if needed.

Sorry to hear that; paws crossed for Kitty Girl...msg

Posted by deirdra <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=deirdra' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/27/2017, 10:58 am, in reply to "Friend passed away"

Hopefully they can figure out a way to keep Kitty Girl, perhaps in the younger girl's bedroom or an area of the house that the allergic girl does not go.

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