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March 1, 2011

Not the news we wanted :(

We heard from the vet this afternoon, and sadly, our sweet Maggie's tumor is malignant. This kind of cancer -- called a mast cell tumor -- is apparently not commonly found internally in cats (it is actually most often found in the skin of dogs). In the coming days, we'll be consulting with an oncologist and our wonderful vet about possible options. As we've said all along, any decisions we make will be based on what is best for Maggie, her comfort, and her overall quality of life. In the meantime, we'll all just keep loving her as always. Thank you all, and please keep those purrs, prayers and good thoughts coming.

40 comments:

The Chair Speaks said...

Sending lots of comforting purrs from all of us.

havetailwillwag said...

oh no! poor sweet maggie. sending positive vibes and hugs from malaysia..

Jans Funny Farm said...

Oh, we're sorry for the news, but hope Maggie will have more quality of life time. Purrs and tail wags.

Quill and Greyson said...

Purrs to all of you! My Cousin cat has this illness too they think. He is holding his own but has lost a lot of weight. Due to his age, they are not doing aggressive treatments just keeping him comfortable.

The Island Cats said...

We're sorry it's not the news you wanted. We're purring for Maggie and all of you...we know you will do what's right for her.

Samantha & Mom said...

Purrrs for Maggie and you all!!! We will keep you in our prayers!!
((((((HUGGGGSSS)))))))) from your TX furiends,

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I am so sad to hear this. I am purring for Maggie.

Karen Jo said...

I am very sorry that the news was not better. I hope that something can be done to help Maggie. I am sending her lots of healing purrs.

Herman

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

I hope you can hear my purrs, I'm doing them SO loud for this sweet girl.

Everycat said...

We are so sorry to hear this news. We hope that the vets can come up with an option that keeps Maggie well and happy. We send Maggie and you many rumbly purrs and love.

Whicky Wuudler
Oliver
& Gerry

The Whiskeratti said...

We're very sorry about this. Like everyone else, we were hoping for better news. We know she's in very good hands with y'all, though, and will get the best care possible.

The Monkeys said...

We are sorry to hear about Maggie's tumor and we're purring that something can be done to help her overcome it!

Kea said...

We're so sorry for this news, you have no idea. Well, maybe you do. We *know* you will do whatever is best for *Maggie's* Highest Good, no one else's. Sending all our love, purrs, and universal Light.

-Mom Kim, Nicki, Derry and beloved "angels" Annie and Chumley

PAWSKaryn said...

I'm so sorry for you both! Vets can work some miracles today, so there might be good news yet! Whatever happens, Maggie has had a blessed life living in such a loving home...we are all too aware how many kitties never have that.

Unknown said...

We are so sorry to hear your news. We are sending loving purrs.

www.shelter-cats.com said...

That's very sad news. I know you'll all take very good care of each other. Sending love and sympathy.

Cat said...

Such sad news, we are so very sorry to hear this!!! I know you love Maggie and will do what is best for her comfort and care.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

We are so very sorry to hear this news. We will purr and purr that Maggie is able to have the best quality of life for as long as possible. We just know you will make the most loving and kindest of decisions ~ but it will be hard. Purrs and ((((((hugs)))))

love from Milo and Alfie, and our mom and dad xxxx

Hannah and Lucy said...

We are so sorry to hear the news about Maggie - we will continue purring for her. We hope there is something that can be done but know you won't let her suffer if the outsome is poor.
With lots of purrs and whiskery kisses - luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Brian's Home Blog said...

My sisters and I send that sweet Maggie lots of loving purrs and hugs. I'm so sorry the news was not better.

Admiral Hestorb said...

Mommy has leaky eyes and I am sending Maggie my whole love and deepest purrs and mommy sends her love and prayers for Miss Maggie's good and healing.
♥♥♥♥xoxox♥♥♥♥

Unknown said...

We is sad. We is sending lots of love.

OKcats said...

Oh no, we are so very, very sorry to hear this news about Miss Sweet Maggie. :( We are sure you must be devastated. We'll purr for you, and our mom sends you hugs.

Love, Fuzzy and Zoe (and mom jana)

catsynth said...

Oh no, that is such sad news :(
We will be sending lots of healing thoughts and purrs for Maggie.

Amy & the house of cats said...

Oh we are so so sorry for the bad news! We had hoped it would not be to bad. WE know you will make sure to do what is best for Maggie - we hope the outcome will be a good one. We are sending her lots of purrs and prayers (and are trying to mentally shrink that stupid tumor too if that is possible).

Kitty McCormack said...

I'm so sorry to hear that your beloved Maggie is very ill. Me and the girls will be thinking of you and have added you to our purrayers list on our homepage. I hope that you will be able to save her. Best of luck.

Kitty xxx

White Dog Blog said...

Sending soft woos of comfort and strong White Dog howls of healing energy to Magggie and all of you. This monster can be beaten, do not despair.

Tamago said...

Oh no sweet Maggie....we are so sorry to hear this..... We are very sad but glad she is taken care by kind people who want the best for her. Lot of hugs and prayers.

Beth said...

So sorry for this news. Praying for all of you.
Blessings, Beth

Admiral Hestorb said...

Love and purrs and blessings precious girl.

Clooney said...

We are very sorry for this news. We are sending Maggie and you both lots of purrs and prayers and our very best thoughts.

Ellen Whyte said...

Oh no! We're so sorry. Purring for all of you.

Alley Cats and Angels of North Carolina said...

Oh no. I am so sorry for this news. Our prayers and purrs are with Maggie and PAWS.

Trixie, Lily, and Sammy-Joe said...

Stupid tumor! We are so sorry to hear that it wasn't good news! We will keep our paws crossed that Maggie will be feeling comfortable and painless as possible and that things will get better.

Marg said...

Oh darn darn, we were sure hoping for better news and we knew you were too. We are sending tons of prayers and purrs. Maybe there is a treatment that won't ruin her quality of life. We sure hope so. We will be thinking about you Kevin and Tracey. Take care and tons of purrs coming to you Maggie

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

Life can be such a bummer!!!! We continue purraying for sweet Maggie, and for everyone/everycat at PAWS. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

LP said...

We are sad to hear this news.We are certain you will continue to surround Maggie with love and that your decisions around her future will be lovingly made,and made with her best interest at heart.
We are thinking of you Miss Maggie.
the critters in The Cottage

Sherry said...

I am so sorry for your news. A mast cell tumor killed my Airedale Keeper. It wasn't a painful type of cancer and I hope that will be true of Maggie.

one of Fae's humans said...

this reply is really late, but i'm sorry to hear the bad news... :/ i'm sure that whatever decision you make will be the right one, but i hope that you all and Maggie will be alright through it all. :( *sends hugs and pets*

Jacqueline said...

We are so very sorry to hear this terrible news about lovely Maggie; our purrs and prayers are with you at this tough time...Best of luck with the oncologist, we hope there is something they can do to help her...We have no doubt she is surrounded by love and you will make the best decisions you can for her...Sending kisses to sweet, precious Maggie, hugs to you guys...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki