I need your prayers and good thoughts, please.

My cat, Binky, is at the vet's, and will be having surgery in a few minutes. She has an abcessed tooth, is terribly dehydrated and weak. She is 16 years old, and the vet gives her a 50/50 chance of making it.

The vet was optimistic enough for me to be willing to try it, and see how she does. But I'm a mess, I've been crying all day, and my eyes are swollen. I won't know until later this afternoon how things go.

If you're so inclined, please say some prayers for Binky, and for me. Good wishes and happy thoughts are most welcomed, too.

Keeping you and your loved ones (that means your cat and anyone else who will miss her) in my thoughts and prayers today.

Hang in there, Rev.

:pals:

My brother & his kids were just here, and left this morning. They offered to stay with me, but I didn't want to ruin the kids' vacation. I really, really appreciate it.

Hope your kindness comes back to you tenfold.

And I hope you hear some good news soon!

It depends on how quickly she gets her fluids built up. Then the vet will operate as soon as she can.

I just hope Binky gets better, tenfold. :hug:

and what a cute name... makes me think of pacifiers

Good mantras and I'm going to light a candle. :hug:

Om Binky.

And Heidi and Ginger. :hug:

positive vibes are heading Binky's way and praying for a speedy recovery.

In whatever form that healing takes place. :hug:

Which is pretty amazing as Lucy generally doesn't like other cats.

Binky must be pretty special. :loveya:

And so are you and Lucy. :hug:

and your loved ones. Keep us posted.
:hug:

and some powerful mojo thrown in for Binky!!!
:hug:

She's got enough spirit in her to still make it. I hope. :hug:

and Binky as well. Hang in there.

Oreo's helping, doing her part as well.

I'm sorry you're having to worry, today. I hope everything turns out well, and you're snuggling your little buddy very, very soon!

She's the best Binky in the whole world, and everyone should have one like her. The world would be a better place, if everybody had a Binky. :hug:

You know there are 26 people fasting today for him.

Anyhow, I hope all goes well!

Hey, I have no problem praying for Bush. He nees it.

Thanks, LynneSin

It means a lot to me.

Prayers for Binky and you. :hug:

I really, really appreciate it. :hug:

She loves you too much to leave you just yet.

I lost her brother, Roo, last year. And I lost my Mom in March. I just don't think I can bear any more loss right now.

It's so hard when our fur babies are sick. Take care of yourself too! :hug:

- and a

for Angel kitty, too.

Rev, and your's too. :hug:

You know you have my prayers and good thoughts for both Binky and you.....

I also hope that she makes a full, and speedy recovery..... :hug:

Please, take care of yourself.....and do keep us updated, OK?

Wherever the path leads......

Please let us know how things go with Binky.

Update is posted below. :hug:

Ouzo, Ceile, Cuerva, Ambrose and Booty are sending good vibes and thoughts your way. :hug:

and thanks to your fur-babies, too. :hug:

My Buff lived to be 17. And when she suddenly had kidney failure with infection, I was heartbroken. I miss her still.

Here's hoping Binky comes through this, and is back home with you soon :hug:

That's how it was with Roo last year. And after losing Mom this year, I just don't think I can take any more heartbreak. :hug:

You have a heart of gold. :hug:

am waiting to hear about Binky's recovery

And even ate and drank a bit!! :bounce:

at my shrine to Bast (Goddess of Cats) for Binky

Meanwhile, hugs to you Rev.

Khash.

Prayers and positive vibes for you and Binky. :hug:

It means a lot to me. :hug:

I'm rootin' for both of ya :hug:

I'm so glad to see you here - I've missed you! :hug:

Because of her age, she is very groggy. The vet called me about an hour ago, and said she'd check on Binky later tonight. If need be, she'll call me. Otherwise, she might end up taking Binky home with her! to make sure she's doing OK. (What a vet!!) She's also going to call me tomorrow with an update.

I can't even begin to thank you all for your prayers and support. Around 3:00, I just was too weary and ended up taking a nap. I dreamed about my Mom, and it was very comforting. I took that as a sign that Binky is going to be OK.

I'm so glad for you and Binky. I hope she gets to come home soon! :hug:

but hopefully, she'll come home on Monday.

Binky will come through just find and when she does, make sure she has all the yummy food she can eat!

As for your angel vet...see if there are any community awards you can nominate her for. She sounds wonderful.

I'll be sure to look into it!

I'm so glad she's going to be ok.

Your first post was so encouraging to me. It helped me to decide to try to get some rest this afternoon. Thank you so much for that. :hug:

I'm sorry I missed it earlier, but I will still send good thoughts and prayers for Binky's recovery, and for peace for you. :hug:

11 pm came and went, with no phone call from the vet. That means the Binkster is doing better!!! :bounce:

Get your rest too and hang in there. Good luck to you and Binky.

Remember that Binky's fate is in God's hands. Either God will bless you by giving you more time with Binky (which seems most likely), or He will bring Binky home with your mother, where we shall all join them when our time on Earth is over.

And I was fully prepared to let her go, if need be. But the vet seemed fairly optimistic, so I thought we should give it a try. :hug:

s your way. Me and the zoo crew are all praying that Binky recovers and fast. Don't forget to stock up on baby food in case Binky wants to feel spoiled once home. (Thinking positive here) Just saw this as my net is still more off than on.

BTW ask you vet about Oxyfresh Pet Oral Hygiene Solution. After Ayja had a couple of his teeth pulled my vet put him on it. Now all the animals (except the birds) get it because after 4 months Ayja had no tartar at all and he was notorious for tartar build up. You just add it to their water.

I thought of you so much today! :hug:

So far, all is well I'll be so relieved to bring her home.

Oh, and at their last check-up, the vet recommended that I add a spoon of PUMPKIN to their food. It's supposed to really help older cats. I kept wondering how much Roo would have enjoyed that.

my cats, have to ask first since Ayja is diabetic. I have switch all of them to Innova Evo so Ayja can cheat on his diet with out knowing he isn't really cheating. Switch the dogs too, and all of them have gotten such shiny coats and it has really slowed down the shedding. And extra plus is the ferrets now think of cat Evo as a treat and it is much better for them than ferret treats.
Mojo is still hanging in there though I swear he has learned to cry just so he can have extra attention and extra chicken gruel I make him. :rofl:

He does not whimper for Terry who never does the chicken gruel. Jinx just got lupron shots added to keep her adrenal under control. She acts like nothing is wrong so not worrying yet. So far everyone else is healthy. *crossing fingers here* I have elderly ferrets now according to the vet. Glad to hear Binky is doing ok, I can't wait for you to get him home soon too, I know you will feel better once he is snuggling with you. :hug:

I hope and pray she makes it through the night. :hug:

Best wishes in spades.

It means a lot to me.

You know Binky is in my prayers. I know what she means to you.

If you need me, you know how to reach me. I'm here for you whenever, don't you forget that. :pals:

((((((((((Binky & Popey))))))))))))

:loveya:

Been away Rev or would have send good energy sooner.

Strength to the elder kitty.

hm

How I've missed you! :hug:

I was gonna call you later, when I knew more about how she's doing. I'm so glad you saw the thread!! :hug:

Oreo's keeping me company, and loving the attention.

I know Oreo loves the attention, but he misses Binky too.

I hope she had a good night and she gets to come home Monday.

I am so glad you had your dream and it gave you such comfort. :hug:

The vet called this morning, and said Binky's doing much better. She'll call again tomorrow with another update - and if she continues to improve, she'll come home with me on Monday!!!

:hug:

You're the best, my friend!!

Hooray for Binky!!! :woohoo:

I've been chatting with St. Francis about her, just asked that he put in a good word too for her.

And it's good to see you again - I've missed you! :hug:

Things are looking more hopeful. I appreciate your thoughts.

But I'm sending both you and Binky all the positive energy and good thoughts that I can.

:hug:

and also the birthday of my daughter's little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Porter, who turned ten years old.

I hope all goes well with your darling cat and that there will be some more time left for you and your sweet Binky in this world. "Frankly, if there is a heaven somewhere, there better be animals, too, because I won't go unless I get to see all the dogs and cats I've loved in my life."

In peace,

Radio_Lady

Thanks for checking in. I hope you & hubby had a great day together. :hug:

And, happy birthday to Porter, too!

Prayers for Binky. We lost Alex last year. Praying y'all have a better outcome. :hug:

It's hard to lose those we love so much. I think Binky's work here is still being done.

:hug:

I appreciate your kind thoughts.

I would love to be part of Binky's prayer group and yours too. :hug:

Thank you so much, Ohio! :hug:

I wish you and Binky the best. :hug:

She's much better this morning! :hug:

But we're all sending the best quality vibes your way. :hug:

We are currently dealing with some health issues with our eldest cat, Arawn. He too was dehydrated, seriously constipated, dental garbage and arthritis and fleas. He's probably older than we thought. (we got him as an adult from the humane society) These fur critters add so much to our days.
Let me know if the virtual hug is insufficient--you're just up the road, dear.

Binky's doing much better today! Frankly, I'm surprised. But the vet told me that if she thinks a cat has a fighting chance, she wants to give that cat a chance to survive.

If you're willing to drive 2 hours, bring Arawn to the Green Bay Cat Clinic. They are the absolute best I've ever seen.

Hey - you could bring him to the clinic, and stay here for a couple of days!

to you and more importantly to Binky.

And Binky says "meow" - which means, either "Thank you" or "where's the food?"

are amazing animals. My late DC had to have his teeth cleaned four years ago, when he was 22 (yep, human years)and my Vet expressed the same misgivings about the anesthesia. The old guy came out of the anesthesia faster than any younger cat he had seen, and klived to a ripe old 26 (He passed two weeks ago, in his sleep, as I promised him (at home, with all of us here with him). I wish you well, and Binky too!

I'm so sorry for your loss, but wow - he was an old, old man! And how encouraging to hear stories of older cats who CAN recover and live a full and happy life!!!

Binky's sister Oreo is also 16, but acts like she's about 8. I have a feeling she's gonna have one of those long, long lives.

Thank you so much for this!!! :hug:

So far, things are looking very hopeful!

She is so precious. Everyone who meets her falls in love with her. :hug:

I hope Binky comes home feeling oh-so much better after having that nasty abcessed tooth removed. I'll just bet he comes home with a lot more energy than he had before. I think the idea about baby food is a good one, at least until his mouth heals.

I'm so glad your mom visited you in your dreams and gave you such comfort. She's still looking after you.... :hug:

She cried with me when Roo died, and really felt my pain, helping me cope. In fact, because she helped me with Roo, I could handle Mom's death so much better. And somehow, I knew she'd find a way to let me know that she's with me.

Binky's doing so much better today, and I will hopefully bring her home on Monday! :bounce:

are not that far from us. What a wonderful comfort for you, that your mom would visit you in your dreams and quiet your fears about Binky, the same way she did for you with Roo! Now that's a Mom! Still looking out for and caring for you from heaven!!!!

I'm so glad to hear that Binky is doing well, and can come home Monday- Please keep us posted on his progress, ok? :hug:

And thank you so much for your concern... it means the world to me! :hug:

I'm so happy for you and your little friend. :hi:

I'm glad to hear Binky is doing well! I wish him a speedy recovery. :hug:

oh honey	redqueen	Jun-23-06 02:53 PM	#1
Thank you.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:04 PM	#10
How considerate of you...	redqueen	Jun-23-06 03:26 PM	#31
I won't hear until later today, I think.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:31 PM	#32
Me too!	redqueen	Jun-23-06 04:05 PM	#38
You know you can count on us.	Call Me Wesley	Jun-23-06 02:53 PM	#2
Thank you, CMW.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:05 PM	#11
Of course, sweetie.	FuzzySlippers	Jun-23-06 02:56 PM	#3
....	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:06 PM	#13
Oh Rev	Simply Fugue	Jun-23-06 02:57 PM	#4
Thank you.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:07 PM	#14
Binky's gettin' my positive energy, and Lucy's	Oeditpus Rex	Jun-23-06 03:01 PM	#5
She is.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:07 PM	#15
Hi, Rev. My warm thoughts and prayers for Binky, you...	txwhitedove	Jun-23-06 03:03 PM	#6
Thank you so much.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:08 PM	#16
Duplicate prayers...	txwhitedove	Jun-23-06 03:03 PM	#7
prayers, good thoughts, best wishes headed you way...	wildhorses	Jun-23-06 03:04 PM	#8
Thank you so much.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:09 PM	#17
My best thoughts your way...	kwolf68	Jun-23-06 03:04 PM	#9
Thank you.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:11 PM	#20
Consider it done	lizziegrace	Jun-23-06 03:05 PM	#12
Thank you, my friend.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:11 PM	#21
Positive thoughts on the way!	LaraMN	Jun-23-06 03:09 PM	#18
Thank you, Lara.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:14 PM	#24
Best to you and Binky, Rev.	swag	Jun-23-06 03:10 PM	#19
Thank you, swag.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:14 PM	#25
We could see if the Fasting for Bush people would help	LynneSin	Jun-23-06 03:12 PM	#22
Instead, could we make Binky well, and put them in surgery?	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:16 PM	#27
he more than nees it, he NEEDS it	LynneSin	Jun-23-06 03:16 PM	#28
Prayers and good thoughts, coming right up!	BlueIris	Jun-23-06 03:14 PM	#23
Thanks, BlueIris.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:17 PM	#29
Oh, of course	miss_american_pie	Jun-23-06 03:15 PM	#26
Thank you so much.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:18 PM	#30
Binky will be okay	MissMillie	Jun-23-06 03:31 PM	#33
Oh, God, I hope so.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 03:33 PM	#34
Angel kitty and I send prayers and good thoughts	classicfilmfan	Jun-23-06 03:45 PM	#35
Thanks so much.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:07 PM	#53
All my good thoughts comin' Binky's way	mutley_r_us	Jun-23-06 03:49 PM	#36
Thanks, Mutley.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:07 PM	#54
Vibes for Binky	LisaM	Jun-23-06 03:50 PM	#37
thanks, Lisa.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:08 PM	#55
My dear Rev.....	CaliforniaPeggy	Jun-23-06 04:11 PM	#39
Aw Peggy....	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:09 PM	#56
Hugs and good wishes, Rev.	ThomCat	Jun-23-06 04:14 PM	#40
Thanks, ThomCat.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:10 PM	#57
Me and my herd	ceile	Jun-23-06 04:17 PM	#41
Thanks, ceile -	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:11 PM	#58
Holding you and Binky in mythoughts, dear Rev	Whoa_Nelly	Jun-23-06 04:28 PM	#42
Thanks, Nellie.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:12 PM	#59
thinking good thoughts for RevCheesehead and Binky	Skittles	Jun-23-06 05:41 PM	#43
Thank you Skittles.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:13 PM	#60
any update on this?	Skittles	Jun-24-06 05:07 AM	#106
She made it through the night!!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:40 PM	#114
I'll light candles	khashka	Jun-23-06 05:47 PM	#44
Thanks, khash.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:14 PM	#61
Good thoughts for you and Binky.	Starbucks Anarchist	Jun-23-06 05:57 PM	#45
Thanks, Starbucks.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:14 PM	#62
You got it, Rev.	deadparrot	Jun-23-06 05:58 PM	#46
Thank you.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:15 PM	#63
I'm hoping for the best	Lavender Brown	Jun-23-06 05:59 PM	#47
Thanks, Lavender.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:15 PM	#64
You are often in my thoughts and prayers.	ContraBass Black	Jun-23-06 07:12 PM	#48
Thanks so much, CBB.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:16 PM	#65
Hope she pulls through, Rev	nothingshocksmeanymore	Jun-23-06 07:17 PM	#49
Thanks, sweetie.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:17 PM	#67
UPDATE: She's out of surgery.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 08:20 PM	#50
What good news!	bluethruandthru	Jun-23-06 08:49 PM	#51
It's still early....	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:18 PM	#68
Good news for you. Get some sleep and let us know how she	txwhitedove	Jun-23-06 08:50 PM	#52
will do!	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:18 PM	#69
Great news!	GloriaSmith	Jun-23-06 09:17 PM	#66
That's a wonderful idea!	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 09:19 PM	#70
great news!	MissMillie	Jun-23-06 10:07 PM	#71
Ms. Millie -	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 10:09 PM	#72
I just now saw you post, Rev.	SeattleGirl	Jun-23-06 11:08 PM	#77
Another milestone reached:	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:10 AM	#88
Checking in and saw this, hope all goes well for her	uppityperson	Jun-24-06 12:45 AM	#82
Will do, thanks!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:11 AM	#89
Binky will be okay, no matter what.	ih8thegop	Jun-24-06 01:33 AM	#86
That's exactly what went thru my mind this morning.	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:12 AM	#90
Sending lots of	CC	Jun-24-06 02:50 AM	#87
Ferrettessa!!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:15 AM	#91
I'll have to ask about the pumpkin for	CC	Jun-24-06 03:58 PM	#131
My thoughts, prayers, best wishes and positive vibes for you and your cat	socialdemocrat1981	Jun-23-06 10:09 PM	#73
Thank you so very much.	RevCheesehead	Jun-23-06 10:10 PM	#74
You've got mine	HypnoToad	Jun-23-06 10:36 PM	#75
Thank you, Mr. Toad!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:15 AM	#92
Without reservation, RevCH	Jazz2006	Jun-23-06 10:37 PM	#76
Thanks so much, Jazz!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:16 AM	#93
I just saw this Popey.	merh	Jun-23-06 11:24 PM	#78
Ditto dat	havocmom	Jun-24-06 12:39 AM	#81
Thanks, havocmom!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:18 AM	#95
O Divine Ms. Merh!!!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:18 AM	#94
please call me tonite if you can	merh	Jun-24-06 09:29 AM	#110
She made it through the night!!!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:55 PM	#127
Sounds to me like that vet of yours is "the best"	merh	Jun-24-06 01:10 PM	#130
You got it, rev	enigmatic	Jun-23-06 11:25 PM	#79
Thanks so much, enigmatic!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:19 AM	#96
I'm sending all my best your and Binky's way...	ailsagirl	Jun-23-06 11:28 PM	#80
Thanks so much!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:20 AM	#97
I know I'm late	reyd reid reed	Jun-24-06 01:21 AM	#83
I'm even later -- June 23 at 10:30 PM PT -- it's my husband's birthday	Radio_Lady	Jun-24-06 01:25 AM	#84
Amen to that, Radio Lady!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:23 AM	#99
And I truly appreciate it!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:21 AM	#98
You got it, Rev.	liberaltrucker	Jun-24-06 01:31 AM	#85
Thanks, sweetie!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:24 AM	#100
Best of luck. Hope all concerned make it ok.	Random_Australian	Jun-24-06 03:27 AM	#101
Thank you, RA!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:28 AM	#102
And I your DU company.	Random_Australian	Jun-24-06 03:29 AM	#103
Prayers for Binky's continued recovery	OhioBlues	Jun-24-06 03:35 AM	#104
That's so touching.	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 03:39 AM	#105
love you, Rev!	Syrinx	Jun-24-06 05:26 AM	#107
Thanks, Syrinx	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:41 PM	#115
Nothing but good thoughts coming your way!	NewWaveChick1981	Jun-24-06 06:59 AM	#108
Thanks so much, NWC!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:41 PM	#116
Best of luck to Binky for a speedy recovery!	peekaloo	Jun-24-06 07:31 AM	#109
Thank you, peekaloo!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:42 PM	#118
I'm terribly late checking in Rev	joneschick	Jun-24-06 10:03 AM	#111
Hey, jonesie!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:45 PM	#119
Best wishes.	Maestro	Jun-24-06 10:04 AM	#112
Thanks, Maestro.	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:46 PM	#120
Cheers to Binky and to you Rev...Older cats...	Mikimouse	Jun-24-06 10:29 AM	#113
What a story of hope!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:49 PM	#123
All my best thoughts to you. Take care, darlin'. nt	blondeatlast	Jun-24-06 12:42 PM	#117
Thanks, blonde!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:50 PM	#124
All the best to your little one.	devilgrrl	Jun-24-06 12:48 PM	#121
Thank you so very much!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:50 PM	#125
I hope its not too late to add that I will be praying for both you & Binky	lavenderdiva	Jun-24-06 12:48 PM	#122
I could just feel Mom with me the whole time....	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:53 PM	#126
I really believe that our loved ones who have passed away in this life	lavenderdiva	Jun-24-06 12:57 PM	#128
Absolutely!	RevCheesehead	Jun-24-06 12:59 PM	#129
that's wonderful news!	Syrinx	Jun-25-06 01:32 AM	#132
Kitty kisses to Binky, from Pooky and Tootsie...n/t	Mikimouse	Jun-25-06 01:36 AM	#133
I missed this the first time round	u4ic	Jun-25-06 01:39 AM	#134