Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 " So, in my opinion, forget the herbs and the zapper and forget getting rid of them, that's cruel anyway. Besides, you would, and should, feel guilty for even considering that. " Perhaps you might think I am a monster for considering getting rid of my cats, your letter certainly seems to imply I am one. FYI, I don't feel ANY guilt in the least. I do love these little creatures and they are EXTREMELY WELL cared for and loved. If I do decide to get rid of them, it would be to another home where they would be kept indoors and where they would go together as was the case with me when I accepted them 2 months ago. We recently moved into the apartment after the death of my son in November and I adopted Max and Pepper from another lady who had them since birth (they are 1 and a half and 9 months old now) for my other children and for myself as I love cats dearly. If I do, in the name of health issues, decide to find another home for them, they will be gravely missed. That being said, I do feel because of your letter, that I should explain in a bit more detail. I have been chronically bleeding since 1987, 18 years now. I am 43 and with my numerous health problems I realize that if I don't make some drastic lifestyle changes I will be dead within 5 to 10 years. This past year I underwent a colonscopy in which 13 biopsies were taken because my colon looked so cancerous. Thankfully cancer was not found, YET....I realize if I don't take my health matters into my own hands, it is only a matter of time until tests start turning up positive, especially given the fact that my uncle died of colon cancer and I had a brother who died of cancer at 3. There are many changes I must make, way to numerous to go into here. I have begun the Candida diet as well as put my 13 year old daughter on it this week. Already the little bumps on her face and arms are gone and her puffy tummy is almost flat. As for me, because my condition is so serious, I have been extremely sick since I started this wellness program, yet I know that this is more than likely the effect of toxins breaking free. I have a horrible headache and the pain in my gut bends me double. My children, (daughter especially) exhibit many of the same symptoms I have my entire life. I am working to get them on the right track nutritionally and health wise. If keeping a pet indoors is going to be affecting my health, then I will not keep a pet inside. My family and my own health are more important to me than the emotional bond I have with an animal. Penny Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission. -Eleanor Roosevelt- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Oh boy, here we go... I didn't imply anything. I was trying to give you hope that it was not necessary to give them away. I'm sorry for caring. Besides, if you wouldn't " feel ANY guilt in the least " for giving them away then perhaps you shouldn't have accepted the responsibility to care for them when you did. Am I wrong about this as well? After all, it was only two months ago that you took them in as I have just learned. Haven't you been sick for years? Didn't you think for a second that maybe, just maybe, it wouldn't be a good idea to try to care for two living, breathing creatures that have a twenty-plus year life span when when you don't think you will make it for the next ten? I didn't think so. You obviously have a hard enough time taking care of yourself. I simply stated that you would, AND SHOULD feel guilty for giving a beloved animal away when it isn't necessary as you could simply give them colloidal silver which would cost you $1/gallon. Besides, you need to take the colloidal silver yourself anyway, so it's not as though it is an extra expense to buy or create a generator just for the cats. Cats don't give you cancer, so unless you are allergic to them, there is NO REASON TO GET RID OF THEM!!!! About the " monster " thing... You said it yourself. Your reply has made me think twice about it, though. That never even crossed my mind as many people consider giving their pets away in the sake of health. Sometimes people have to do what they have to do and I understand that fully. I just wanted to let you know that it probably wasn't necessary in your case as you never mentioned allergy. However, it sounds as if you are wanting to get rid of them so do us all a favor and give them to someone who will not consider ditching them as it is detrimental to their health and well-being to be shuffled around. They need stability. My one cat follows me around like a dog. In fact, he is worse than a dog. Dogs will leave you alone occasionally. Not Titus. We have four people in my house and he could care less about the other three. When I leave the house, he waits at the door, the entire time, pining for me to return. If I gave him away, I am certain he wouldn't last long. Yes, he is that attached to me, crazy as it sounds. And I was always more of a dog person. Perhaps your cats will be ok since they are still young, but honestly, that is when they form the strongest bonds to their owners. When I brought Titus home, he ended up with what they call the kitty flu from the other cats in the shelter. I nursed him back to health in my room which is where he stayed the entire time until he was well enough to roam the rest of the house and this is where the bond was formed. So you must understand the source of my emotions in this situation of yours. Perhaps your daughter has become a source of reinfection for you since she displays the same symptoms as you have. Why don't you give her away, too? Sounds ridiculous when you can just keep her on a parasite program. The same goes for the cats. That's my point. Or perhaps she should get rid of you as you almost certainly were the source of HER infection. Do you see what I am getting at? This is so exasperating! I understand that you are sick and have been for a long time. Here's a little F.Y.I. for you... WHY DO YOU THINK WE ARE HERE IN THIS GROUP? WE'RE SICK TOO YOU KNOW!!! Some of us, however, take the time and energy which we really don't have, to help others in this newsgroup because it is part of our life calling to help others, no matter how bad we feel. WE DON'T GET ANY COMPENSATION FOR THIS!! If anything, we PAY for this as we take time, which I consider precious, to aid and comfort those who are going through what we are going through. If you don't like what I said, tough. I would have never wrote a response like this if you wouldn't have " assumed " my intentions. As they say, " The truth hurts. " After reading your reply, my blood pressure is going through the roof, but do you care? I doubt it, nor do I expect you to. You showed no appreciation for the effort I put forth in your dilemma, only ire, I could feel it in your words. I will never respond to anything you have to say again. Except, of course, in the case that I must defend myself, which I'm sure I will have to do. Thanks a lot, Ken -- Final one on cats " So, in my opinion, forget the herbs and the zapper and forget getting rid of them, that's cruel anyway. Besides, you would, and should, feel guilty for even considering that. " Perhaps you might think I am a monster for considering getting rid of my cats, your letter certainly seems to imply I am one. FYI, I don't feel ANY guilt in the least. I do love these little creatures and they are EXTREMELY WELL cared for and loved. If I do decide to get rid of them, it would be to another home where they would be kept indoors and where they would go together as was the case with me when I accepted them 2 months ago. We recently moved into the apartment after the death of my son in November and I adopted Max and Pepper from another lady who had them since birth (they are 1 and a half and 9 months old now) for my other children and for myself as I love cats dearly. If I do, in the name of health issues, decide to find another home for them, they will be gravely missed. That being said, I do feel because of your letter, that I should explain in a bit more detail. I have been chronically bleeding since 1987, 18 years now I am 43 and with my numerous health problems I realize that if I don't make some drastic lifestyle changes I will be dead within 5 to 10 years. This past year I underwent a colonscopy in which 13 biopsies were taken because my colon looked so cancerous. Thankfully cancer was not found, YET....I realize if I don't take my health matters into my own hands, it is only a matter of time until tests start turning up positive, especially given the fact that my uncle died of colon cancer and I had a brother who died of cancer at 3. There are many changes I must make, way to numerous to go into here. I have begun the Candida diet as well as put my 13 year old daughter on it this week. Already the little bumps on her face and arms are gone and her puffy tummy is almost flat. As for me, because my condition is so serious, I have been extremely sick since I started this wellness program, yet I know that this is more than likely the effect of toxins breaking free. I have a horrible headache and the pain in my gut bends me double. My children, (daughter especially) exhibit many of the same symptoms I have my entire life. I am working to get them on the right track nutritionally and health wise. If keeping a pet indoors is going to be affecting my health, then I will not keep a pet inside. My family and my own health are more important to me than the emotional bond I have with an animal. Penny .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Dear group, while Dr. does advocate, as an optimal solution, to give animals away if you are fighting cancer, etc. There are many followers of Dr. 's protocols who have animals and who are doing the best they can as far as following her advice in other ways. There is one person (I'm surprised we haven't heard from her), who has a sanctuary for canines and canine/wolf mixtures... she is very innovative with parasite modalities per Dr. , organic food, flea control, etc. I feel that you do need to be very careful, but that there are ways to cope depending on your health level. It seems to me that people should be doing the best they can to take charge of their own 'self-health' and not be too judgemental about what other people are doing. Specifically, lets accept that we all have health issues and that there may be different roads to the same destination. Jan Bolen Ken Orris - Perfect PC <crapmail@...> wrote: Oh boy, here we go... I didn't imply anything. I was trying to give you hope that it was not necessary to give them away. I'm sorry for caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 For the benefit of all members of the group, I am asking as nicely as possible that every one refrain from making assumptions and tossing insults at others who don't have the same convictions you may have. I don't want to read such posts, I find them annoying and childish. This group is a support group for Dr. followers, not a debate group on pet ownership and the ramifications of it. As has been stated, Dr. is strict in her protocols, but that does not mean it is the only way to control things. You can have a healthy pet, who can take anti-parasitic formulas, drink CS water, etc, to keep them healthy and pathogen free. None of us will ever be completely free of all the different bacteria, virus, fungus,parasites, molds, etc, and neither will our pets. Do what you can to keep from getting reinfested once you have gotten rid of a parasite, such as avoiding the cat's mouth, etc. I know the pain of having to give up pets, and it's not guilt as much as it is heartbreak. I'm all for keeping pets if at all possible because I believe they do more for emotional well being than they are given credit for and we can all use that from time to time. However, some people need to give up their pets for valid reasons and we all need to hope that the right thing is done and the pet does not wind up in a shelter, unwanted. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I realize I went a bit overboard with emotion as well as opinion on this issue. My intentions were to neither insult nor judge, but to provoke thought. I am certain that I did that. However, I am also certain that I did it in the wrong way. It is a bit too late, and there is no " unsend " button, so I will do the only thing I can do, apologize. I was offended by your post, and my reply was fast and furious, and I am truly sorry, Penny. I just do not want you or anyone else to regret their decision when it comes to getting rid of their pets, especially when it is probably unnecessary, and so I gave some pretty extreme examples and reasons why you shouldn't. I suppose this is an issue filled with opinion and therefore much like religion and politics....It's usually best to just hold your tongue, at least until you've cooled down a bit. :-) Best wishes, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Diane wrote, " I know the pain of having to give up pets, and it's not guilt as much as it is heartbreak. " Thank you so much for really hearing me. Penny __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 " It is a bit too late, and there is no " unsend " button, so I will do the only thing I can do, apologize. " Apology accepted, we all do things we wish we could take back. thank you for caring and I REALLY DO appreciate the time and effort you put into sending the information in your initial response as I feel from watching the post for the past month that you are quite knowledgeable. I too am sorry that my response upset you as that was not my intention. I just didn't like feeling I was being judged over something which I don't, by any means, want to do. Thank you, Penny Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission. -Eleanor Roosevelt- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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