Lymphoma.
If we have to go the Chemo route; there's about a 50% chance he'll live another 2-4 years. We'll do what it takes.
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Bradlee is sick...
Lymphoma.
If we have to go the Chemo route; there's about a 50% chance he'll live another 2-4 years. We'll do what it takes.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
Gunny's nightmare
That's dumb to spend money like that on a cat. "They're a dime a dozen" my Mum used to say.
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do you have a reason for posting in this thread?
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
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Without trying to sound insensitive here - I gotta agree w/ Glock..
The animal doctors will sap the money right outta you and even then there's no guarantee.
It's always difficult when it comes to pets to make sure we do the sensible thing. I.e. making sure we don't dump all that money in them from our own selfish ambition - even though there's only a 50% chance. If you do that, there's a 100% chance the doctors will rape you of your money. So then you're broke and still w/o a cat.
With all that said, I do hope he gets better asap!
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It's a worthy investment if we can help him live for another couple years. -Cp, you might remember we chose to put Mike down rather than keep him half-assed alive. We'll do what's right. You know that.
The difference between your post and Glocks - Glock is a fucking cock-breath asshole... and you're just a guy giving an honest heart-felt opinion.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
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dmp .... I am so sorry to hear that Bradlee is ill. I know that you will do what is best for your friend.....no matter what "advice" you get from the gang here .
The first dog that was mine to care for was a Queensland/Pit Bull mix and we used her to herd our cattle and for protection. She helped me and the police capture and arrest a pervert. We had her for 17 years and I when I realized that she was no longer enjoying any part of her day we put her down. Hardest thing I've ever done.
Then I had Missy (a mini schnauzer) for almost 16 years and her liver just up and quit working one day and she collapsed....that was in 2001 and I'm still miss her terribly (she's buried underneath my hammock out under the black walnut trees). She and Bear (our black lab) were good friends...we had him just over 10 years before his heart started giving out. We had to put him to sleep the same weekend as the funeral of one of our friends killed in Iraq. Very hard weekend for us.
All three of these animals were my constant companions over the years and gave me so much love and yes, I spent a lot of money on them to keep them healthy and comfortable, and I wouldn't change anything about that.
People who don't understand the connection with a companion animal are missing out on something special and unexplainable.
Sending positive thoughts your way.
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then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
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dmp, that is a handsome kitty critter. I hope that they can do what it takes to cure him.
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D, go with your heart, and don't listen to anyone but it, and your vet.Originally Posted by dmp
A couple of years is a long time, and 50% is good odds.
Kisses for Bradlee.
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
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poor kitty, hope life can be extended.
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Thank you ladies, and Boogey.
It's just money for us. Money gets replaced every two weeks. That cat, and -Cp can attest - has been through so much with us...if we can make a positive difference in his existence by dolling out a grand or whatever, so be it.
'ppreciate y'all.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
Gunny's nightmare
Yes.
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so are humans
Gunny's nightmare
How retarded. No difference in your mind between domestic animals and humans?
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Why spend money on your kid when you can easily get a new one. We got nearly 7 billion humans on earth. Are they ALL really that special? Just sayin. I have an aunt who was unable to have kids and her three cats are everything to her.
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Sad.
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
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