he reaches into his bag of tricks
I had a weird night last night. I kept waking up very suddenly, with my brain racing. It was different from the night terrors I used to have when I was younger, but the same "OH MY GOD!" heart-pounding feeling was still there, just absent the white hot blinding fear that the terrors used to bring.
So that's a long way if saying that I've been really tired all day. I think I'm also a little emotionally drained, as well, with the uncertainty about Felix (even though all the signs currently point in a positive direction).
Speaking of Felix . . . I saw him this morning, and the vet, and all the techs at the hospital all told me how talkative he had been, and how eager he was to come home. He continued to "eat like a pig" they said (he ate almost an entire 5.5 ounce can of food this morning) and he was even eating fish, which he's always hated. There was another cat in the space next to The Bear, and I guess the two of them had been talking to each other since yesterday. I think I may have seen a copy of Escape from AlCATraz -- with feline subtitles, of course -- behind Felix's litter box.
The vet told me that it was really clear that our visits were helping him, and she said the he really settled down when we took his little fleece bed there for him to sleep in so he didn't have to sleep on a towel.
She said that he's made so much progress with the fluids and medication, that he could come home today!
So at 4:30, I picked him up, and right now he's laying on the floor behind me, giving himself a bath.
He wants me to tell everyone, "Hi. ThiS iS FELix. My Mom AND Dad ToLD mE HoW MUCh WWDN ReADerS SupPoRteD ThEM whiLe I wAs SiCK, aND i WaNT to sAY ThANK you. ThEy LovE ME A loT AnD I KnOW THIS Was hard FoR thEM."
I want to say thank you again, too, and so do Anne and the boys.
Felix will get sub-q fluids every day, and we're also giving him aluminum hydroxide twice a day in his food to help take some stress off his kidneys. I'm doing everything I can to keep him comfy, too, and I ordered him some Kitty Hooch, because he loves it so much.
The next 48 hours are going to be very important. If he doesn't slip back to pre-hospital condition, we're going to be okay for a while. If he worsens, we'll have to give serious consideration to putting him to sleep. We're clearly not out of the woods, yet, so if you've got an extra thought to spare, we'll take it.
Oh, and to tie up a loose end from yesterday, my audition went really well. I read for three different characters, nailed one of them, blew it on another, and did fairly well with the last one. But I REALLY had fun with the characters, and also recorded an audio blog that made me laugh.
Update: I just got off the phone with our vet. The lab results came back, and they're not as good as we'd hoped. his levels came down a little bit, but not nearly as much as we were hoping for. She said that she uses the lab results as a guide, and really lets the cat tell us what he needs, but when I asked her if it was positive, negative, or neutral, she didn't really want to say . . . so I think it may be more negative than we'd like.
He's going to get re-checked in two weeks, and we'll have a very clear picture then. I'm trying to remain hopeful, but I also have to prepare myself for the very worst.
Comments
Nice talking to ya felix
Posted by: Jeff | May 5, 2004 05:51 PM
Super-dooper mojo for Felix.
--From Dashboard, Scootchy and The Girl
Posted by: mmmsoap | May 5, 2004 05:52 PM
You go Felix! Ziggie and me are sending the mojo!
Posted by: freckle | May 5, 2004 05:53 PM
Four felines, two canines, and three humans sending happy healing thoughts out for Felix, the wonderful cat.
Posted by: ste3ve | May 5, 2004 06:14 PM
Lots of good vibrations for Felix coming from Bernadette Kitterny, Wallace McKitten, and me. Hang in there, you guys.
Posted by: Laura | May 5, 2004 06:15 PM
Wil,
My prayers and crazy monkey mojo are still with Da Bear... I hope everything goes well with him. So here is some more Crazy Monkey Mojo comming his way, and yours. Good luck with your auditions. I know you will do well. My best, Matt.
Posted by: Matt | May 5, 2004 06:19 PM
I'm glad to hear he's doing well enough to be home. Still sending mojo from me and my owners, Donut, Spot and Squeak the queen bitch kitty.
I'm glad you did well on the auditions too, hope you get that one part that you nailed. Maybe you didn't do as bad as you think you did on the others, but still, sounds like you did pretty good.
Go Felix!
Posted by: angelgypsy | May 5, 2004 06:19 PM
nice to hear from you FELIX...i hear you help wil write this blog...good for you!...and this part's for big WIL...didn't you just wanna holler out the window: "COME ON DOWN!!!!...YOU'RE THE NEXT CONTESTANT ON THE PRICE IS RIGHT!
Posted by: d. burr | May 5, 2004 06:20 PM
I'm so glad to hear that he made it home! We never get to choose the time or place we lose our loved ones. Hopefully you'll get to have Felix for a lot longer than you think--just like people, animals can miraculously recover sometimes. I'm sending all the extra mojo I've got down to you guys so that you can enjoy a good time with him and hopefully hear great news in 2 weeks.
*mojo vibes*
Thanks for sharing both the ups and the downs with us, Wil. Your site is really a community, and we are part of your support system here to buoy you up in the bad times and cheer in the good.
Posted by: Kristen | May 5, 2004 06:24 PM
Continued mojo for Felix. I hope he proves the test results wrong and continues to flourish.
Posted by: harmony | May 5, 2004 06:33 PM
As someone once said,
"If their are no dogs in heaven, then, when I die, I want to go where they are."
Best of luck.
Posted by: Dave | May 5, 2004 06:34 PM
Despite being a dog person, I sympathize. Wishing you and Felix all the best!
Posted by: Tim | May 5, 2004 06:38 PM
"Hi, feLIX, my dAD ToLD me yOU WERe back hOME. I am so haPPY For YOU. I AM remEMBEriNG yOU in my
PUrrrrrRRRsss. StaY HEalthY And sAY a PURR for me."
yOUR frIEnd, SqueaKY :)
Posted by: Freeman in Louisiana | May 5, 2004 06:38 PM
Wil,
Cherish this time you have with Felix, no matter how much time he's got left. We had the good fortune of having a few weeks heads-up when our old guy got sick. Although letting him go "back to the cosmos" was tough and painful (and we both stayed in the room with him until he was gone and then cried like babies afterwards), we knew we did the right thing by him.
So, give Felix a scritch for us, too.
Posted by: spacewriter | May 5, 2004 06:44 PM
Much good mojo and happy thoughts coming to Felix from fellow felines Misty and Charlie and dog Max.
You'll know when it's the right time to make 'that' decision. I've gone through that twice now, and while the aftermath is horrible, the decision itself seems natural and loving.
Posted by: kimberly | May 5, 2004 06:45 PM
Glad to see Felix is feeling a little better... And here's some mojo so that he'll feel even better. -does a kitty mojo dance in Felix's direction-
Posted by: jargonCCNA | May 5, 2004 06:48 PM
Go Felix! Wil I am really glad Felix is better and at home. Cheers
Posted by: Kirwan | May 5, 2004 06:52 PM
Hang in there, Felix!
Posted by: Jeff | May 5, 2004 06:53 PM
Woh! I didnt know wil was in the secret of nimh. My favorite movie as a kid.
Posted by: Aaron | May 5, 2004 06:58 PM
Felix,
Glad you're feeling better, and I hope you get over this 100%. Wil, Anne and the boys need you. So I'm sending you as much mojo as I can... wait one sec...
HeY, FeLIx. ThiS IS COokIE anD as a FelLOw FeLINe I HOPE You FeeL BETteR. I'M SenDiNG YOu HaPPY KiTty tHOUghtS fRoM Me aND mY LiTTle BROthER tiGGer. HolD ON...
heyfelix, this ischarlie d dawg andevenI want youtogetbetter. solidaritymyfuzzy friend! weanimals needtostick together! muchpuppymojo to you!
Well, Felix, my cats, dog and I send you our thoughts. Feel better, bud!
- Guillermo, Cookie, Tigger and Charlie D. Dawg.
Posted by: Guillermo | May 5, 2004 06:59 PM
Spock the Cat is doing a meld through cyberspace for your sick kitty.
Mi mynd tu yor mynd. Mi thots tu yor thots. purrrrrrrr!
Posted by: Hyernel | May 5, 2004 07:06 PM
Hi Wil,
Im very glad Felix is safe and warm under your watchful eye.Hopefully Felix will recover quicker being home.What auditions did you go in for,?Im totally out of the loop for that story..Is your book in book stores ?? Im intrested in getting a copy.
Im keeping my fingers crossed for Felix.
Kenny ( Baltimore,MD )
Posted by: Kenny | May 5, 2004 07:10 PM
Spock the Cat is doing a meld through cyberspace for your sick kitty.
Mi mynd tu yor mynd. Mi thots tu yor thots. purrrrrrrr!
Posted by: Hyernel | May 5, 2004 07:11 PM
Wonderful to hear that Felix is doing well! Congrats on getting him back home, Wil. :)
Posted by: Prodigal | May 5, 2004 07:29 PM
Cat 1.0 sacred the wooly bejeepers out of us along these lines about 10 years ago.(Cat 1.0 and my wife were a package deal - take it or leave it. Good thing the cat liked me. THANK YOU OPPOSABLE THUMBS THAT CAN WORK THE CAN OPENER!) Glad to hear that Felix is doing well.
Our son and Cat 2.0 are going to think really, really good thoughts for Felix.
Posted by: pops | May 5, 2004 07:31 PM
It's good to hear the Felix is well enough to be back home with you and the family. Hopefully he continues to improve, regardless of what the test results may indicate.
Me and my six furkids shall continue wishing lots of good Kitty Karma(tm) Felix's way!
Posted by: Cami H. | May 5, 2004 07:31 PM
Hey Felix Bear--
Here's best wishes and muy loco kitty mojo from Punkin, Q and Matt Yower (a.k.a. Matty-Bear the insulin-dependent diabetic) for you to beat the numbers and still be happily bitin' on the staff for many moons to come!
***mojo mojo mojo mojo mojo***
To Wil and family--
I hope Felix recovers--I truly do. But having lost as many furpeople as I have over the years, one just a couple of months ago...well, sometimes preparing for what we hope WON'T happen is a smart thing. At least you know--and Felix knows--you gave him a warm place to call home, and as much attention, care and love as it was possible to give. Enjoy the time you have with him, whether it's weeks or years (and I SO hope it's the latter!).
My best to you all--
Syd
Posted by: Syd | May 5, 2004 07:32 PM
Is that Felix in the picture on the left-hand column?? He looks identical to our neighbors' cat. I did a double take for a moment!! LOL I'm so glad to hear that he's doing better. I know he's happy to be home. One thing I've learned about animals is that their will to live can surpass any test results. He sounds like a strong cat who's loved dearly. My thoughts and prayers will stay with you all throughout the coming weeks.
Posted by: Laura | May 5, 2004 07:32 PM
Felix is in my thoughts and prayers, Wil! He sounds like such a sweetie! I know how it feels to lose a beloved kitty and my heart is with you.
Hugs!
Tracey
Posted by: Tracey Weiss | May 5, 2004 07:46 PM
More MOJO and prayers for Felix. And good luck and more mojo with your auditions.
Posted by: Terry | May 5, 2004 07:50 PM
Even Wil's cat knows geek speak! I am jealous. gib0r me j00r kat! ;)
Posted by: Salient | May 5, 2004 07:55 PM
From all the posts I've read it seems like you really love your cat.
But why would you be considering killing your cat if he becomes more ill? I've never understood why people would do such a thing.
Posted by: Swan | May 5, 2004 07:59 PM
Wil:
Much monkey mojo for the little bear. I know what it's like to be worried sick about a pet, and I sincerely hope he gets better. I can see from his picture that he's a well-treated, sweet kitty. Good luck, Felix!
Posted by: Sigerson | May 5, 2004 07:59 PM
Glad to hear Felix is home! Have you considered a raw diet approach for him? I've had two cats go through CRF in the past, and while it's a harrowing experience, they did wonderfully once we took them off the prescription renal diet food. BUN and creatinine both came down quite a bit within a couple of weeks. http://www.holisticat.com/ is probably the single best reference site I've found for CRF and raw diet in cats, and http://www.felinecrf.org/ is another site I've found useful in the past for more general CRF related info. You'll definitely want to consult with your vet, though, before converting to raw food if you do go that route, since protein and phosphorous levels need to be adjusted significantly for CRF cats.
Posted by: Molly | May 5, 2004 08:01 PM
Wil and Anne - you have some quality support here at WWdN. And Felix has more mojo en route than prolly any cat in the history of the world. You got my extended family chipping in, too - so chalk up good cat Mojo from Skitters and the Skittens (Thought and Memory), plus Saul (the 'good' dog) and Buster (the 'bad' -from a cat PoV dog). Heck, I bet even Beej and Tweeters will support a cat that resides nearly 800 miles away - they just don't like the ones who live in the same house :). No vote from the fish, but they tend to live in their own world anyway :)
Posted by: John Doty | May 5, 2004 08:05 PM
Mojo out to Felix (sounds funny saying it to me, because Mojo is the name of my youngest cat!). I know what you are going through, Wil, and I know how "not fun" it is. We had to put a friend of ours of many many years down right at the end of last year, and it was a very tough decision to make. We tried a lot of things, but the years were getting the better of him, and it was simply time. It was especially tough, because he didn't seem to be suffering too much, but his body was failing him. So I really hope things work out with Felix. He sounds like a great friend.
Posted by: Dan Gross | May 5, 2004 08:06 PM
I'm not sure if you've seen this yet, or if you'll think it's funny, but hopefully, you'll appreciate it.
Particularly after you've had it in your head all day like I have.
http://picard.ytmnd.com/
Posted by: poobis | May 5, 2004 08:09 PM
All the best to Felix - our good thought vibes are coming your way, babycat. I and my dear cat friends Max and Star and Tiff are wishing you will get well soon. Meow. Meow. Meow.
Posted by: Deborah | May 5, 2004 08:29 PM
Felix sounds like a pretty special guy! My girlfriend lost her cat to kidney failure a couple of years ago. Some people just don't get how much of a family member pets are. It's devastating when one gets sick. Our thoughts are with Felix, and your whole family, Wil!
Posted by: Aly | May 5, 2004 08:31 PM
okay, so my favorite part is "yeah, that's a red light jac@#$!" Comedy gold, I tell ya!
I am so happy Felix is home where he can be more comfortable. mucho mojo el gato!
:)
Posted by: wendy | May 5, 2004 08:34 PM
I'm not trying to start a flamewar here, really, but... Swan, have you ever seen a cat go through renal failure? At the end stage they lose weight, have no quality of life, they're listless, no appetite, ect. In short, they're suffering! (Sorry if this upsets you, Wil. Not my intent) A good owner who truley loves their pet is willing to make the selfless decision to end that animal's pain. It is one of the most brave and loving things I've ever witnessed. Unfortunately, I go through it too often, but every time someone requests that I stay with them during their friend's crossing of the rainbow bridge, I consider it a great honor. Sorry if this sounds cheezy or overly emotional, but it's how I (and many others in my profession) feel. To hear anyone make it sound like a cold and unemotional decision, i.e. killing your cat because it's just sick, really pisses me off. I'm guessing you've never had to make such a tough decision, Swan. Consider yourself lucky. Sorry for the blog-jack.
/rant off
Posted by: kizmit | May 5, 2004 08:35 PM
We (I and two pussycats) send you the very best good luck and good health wishes. We've been burning Indian incense and catnip for you. We're even going to try meowing at the moon. We're hippie cats! We love you Felix. We love you too Wheaton.
Demian, Zenobia, & Spats
Posted by: Demian | May 5, 2004 08:39 PM
Wil,
Several things went through my mind when I read about your 'brain racing' symptom waking you up. There could be several reasons for this happening, probably all related to stress and nutrition and possibly some unresolved issues you may have facing death or the death of loved ones.
It seems that all adults in one way or another have to start dealing head on with death issues in their 30s. Seems it is now happening to you, too.
I wish you well, and hope that your meditation garden is finished soon. Quiet time is an important portion of all our healthy daily lives. I hope you find some soon. Even if it is to read a book for 30 minutes of selfish enjoyment.
Posted by: Dornar | May 5, 2004 08:50 PM
They say that pets are psychicly bonded to their parents, and that we really adopt them as familiars to guide us through our lives. Our love for them is an intense presence of our bond with the Earth, and with all the things we love. As such, everything they do and every way they effect us is a way for us to learn and grow, and as a reward, we do our best to make their lives contented ones filled with love.
I think our pet knows, also, when it's time to move on, and why it's time, and that this is one of the harder but most important lessons they leave us with. So I hope that if Felix does move further away from you, you will, in time, find the memory of him and the many lessons he taught you to be some of the most valuable things you've ever possessed.
And also, if and when the time comes, I'll pass on some mental messages to my cat Brutus that he's got a friend coming to visit.
Mad hugs,
EB
Posted by: easterbradford | May 5, 2004 08:51 PM
Adding my thoughts, prayers and monkey mojo!
Posted by: Jeremy | May 5, 2004 08:55 PM
My five kitties and I are sending out some good vibes for Felix (and his humans)!!! Get well soon, big guy!
Wil, keep your chin up. You're doing everything you can for Felix. He definitely knows you love him. I'll be thinking of you!
Much love from Kim and her babies: Evita, Algernon, Ozzy, Elton John, and Kiki Dee.
Posted by: Kimberly | May 5, 2004 09:03 PM
Lots of love and wellwishing and strength being sent your family's way
Posted by: Janice | May 5, 2004 09:08 PM
Welcome home, Felix! Sending more healing mojo your way, you handsome kitty!
Posted by: clara | May 5, 2004 09:10 PM
good luck and much love...i really hope felix does better...i got really sad when i read the update, so i can only imagine how youre feeling. hes a lucky guy to have people who care so much about him. were all rooting for him here
Posted by: julie reppert | May 5, 2004 09:38 PM
Wil, it's possible that the news was *good*, and she was being cautious rather than get your hopes up prematurely.
I once heard the Pragmatist's Creed, and I've remembered it ever since: "Hope for the best; plan for the worst; shoot down the middle."
Swan: because sometimes perpetuating suffering is more cruel than taking a life.
Posted by: Andrew | May 5, 2004 10:31 PM
I'm really sending alot of mojo Felix' way. Get better.
Posted by: angry penguin | May 5, 2004 10:32 PM
Wil -- I'm glad to hear that the Bear is home with the family and in good spirits. No matter how things go in the next few weeks, I know he appreciates the obvious devotion that you have to him... even when he's had ENOUGH petting for now, thank you very much. :)
I will be sure to keep you all in my thoughts -- sending wishes for happy catnipping (that's a word, right?) and speedy recovery to Felix, and strength and comfort to you and your family.
Hugs and purrs,
Christina
(...monkey mojo...monkey mojo...monkey mojo...)
Posted by: Christina | May 5, 2004 10:44 PM
Glad to see that Felix is improving! Monkey mojo coming your way from hubby, son, and me, and excellent quality kitty mojo from Zorro and Micro-Cat.
Good luck to you and your Felix Bear.
Posted by: Debbie | May 5, 2004 11:03 PM
My thoughts are with you all. Little people (cats and dogs) are worth the trouble so you do everything you can for Felix!
Posted by: Josh | May 5, 2004 11:04 PM
Much love & hope for Felix from Jack, Milo, Phantom & I. We hope he feels better soon.
*Jack, Milo & Phantom are my cats, btw*
Posted by: Laurie | May 5, 2004 11:14 PM
I was 18 when my cat had to be put down, I left the house and went to stay with a friend while I left the horrible task of taking him to the vet to my dad. At the time I couldn’t bear the thought that it was me taking him, me telling the vet, ……......me killing him.
A few years ago I lost my dad. All the family were at the hospital and at his bedside.
I made sure I was the last one to stop holding him.
I will never again, willingly, not be there with my loved ones.
I hope Felix is with you for many years to come.
I can’t believe this short note took so long to write, and so many tissues.
All my monkey mojo to Felix.
Posted by: Griff | May 5, 2004 11:36 PM
MAKE IT AND GET WELL MOJO FOR FELIX!!!!!
Oh, I soooooooooooo hope and pray and beg he will make it. Felix loves and cuddles.
Posted by: Patty | May 5, 2004 11:43 PM
Maybe the brain race was a blimp ? If you need a good strong hearty laugh read that.
Hope Felix pulls though!
Posted by: Larry | May 6, 2004 01:15 AM
Plenty of monkey mojo (and, for those that remember Monkey, monkey magic!) heading in Felix's direction from my little corner of England.
"The nature of Monkey was irrepressible!"
Posted by: joffonon | May 6, 2004 01:27 AM
hey felix bear! it was good to hear from you! glad to hear you are doing better! hang in there buddy! there are some get well soon thoughts coming your way all day today! and everyday till you are better!
wil,
you hang in there too! your love and support will mean the world to felix, as you already know, i really do hope he makes it! happy thoughts and get well mojo beaming across the atlantic as we speak!
take care
rach
Posted by: rach | May 6, 2004 01:42 AM
Glad to hear Felix is doing well enough to talk - more mojo to you Bear!
Wil - bet it's great to have the whole family home, may you be Blessed with having them under the one roof for a while yet :o)
Posted by: sarah | May 6, 2004 02:13 AM
I'm a big cat lover, and I hope yours is feeling better really soon!
Posted by: Sean | May 6, 2004 02:17 AM
OK, boys! Time to hire another mojo production shift for The Bear!
Mojo flowing overtime in record amounts to Felix and Kris, and while I'm at it, you and the family as well as you go through this rough time with the cat.
Posted by: Eric | May 6, 2004 02:25 AM
Oh, Wil, my heart is breaking for you right now. I know how hard it is to go through what you're going through. I just lost one of my beloved kitties about six weeks ago to heart failure and currently have a very sick kitty that is still in the diagnosis state. The big thing I've learned from this is to cherish every moment you get with them and make sure that they always know they're loved. That, in addition to keeping them comfortable, seems to be the best you can do.
I have several kitties here, along with a few humans and some other furry, feathered, and shelled buddies that are sending all of the positive energy we can in your and your family's direction. You're in our thoughts. Take care.
Posted by: Gayla | May 6, 2004 03:56 AM
I'll keep my fingers crossed (making it hard to type today) for you guys. *hugs* to Felix.
Posted by: Amy Z | May 6, 2004 04:40 AM
Allan F - thankyou for the heads-up. I hope Wil finds a solution to his crapflooder problem.
Posted by: Glenn | May 6, 2004 05:21 AM
Hey Wil-
If Felix seems like he's feeling OK, even if his levels of whatever isn't supposed to be high are high, maybe that's just normal for him. I agree with the vet (like I have any experience in this): let the test results be a guide, but let Felix tell you what he needs and how he feels. He may just naturally have high levels of whatever. However, God forbid that he goes downhill, know that my prayers, as well as everybody else's here, are with you and your family. Please keep us updated.
-Alicia
www.thewagband.com
Posted by: Alicia | May 6, 2004 05:22 AM
I'm sorry about your kitty. I hope he gets better. My kitty has genetic problems and has been sick his whole life. Medication has helped, but I think he's getting to the point where we don't have much time left. We can SAY we're preparing for the worst, but really, there's never any way to prepare for the death of someone you love. I hope your kitty turns things around and ends up having lots of happy years left with you.
Posted by: Dee | May 6, 2004 06:12 AM
Hey it is good to hear that he is finally home with you all again. I will continue to send out healing energy for felix/bear. I sincerely hope his next set of tests come back better.
Posted by: Neph | May 6, 2004 06:13 AM
I'm sorry, but when I read Felix's quote, I couldn't make my mind stop using Torgo's voice. I'm so ashamed.
Posted by: Tukla | May 6, 2004 06:18 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with all three of you.
Posted by: Ginger | May 6, 2004 06:33 AM
Well the quick-and-easy solution is to completely disable HTML posting in comments. No way to link, no way to craptacularly flood. Of course then those of us that post legitimate links back to our blogs pay, but to be honest, its worth it.
Posted by: Larry | May 6, 2004 06:41 AM
Hang in there little guy. I'm still send some positive thoughts your way.
Posted by: John B | May 6, 2004 07:17 AM
OK, a few things.
First, Felix dude, soak up the mojo. Your staff know you don't live as long as them, and they're prepared for you to leave one day. But be well for every day you're here. Soak up the mojo and be well! I had a cat that was actually named Mojo. She eventually left us after a couple of years of having cancer. She was healthy through it all until the last month or two. Know that your staff will do everything they can to help you.
Second, crapflodders. I assume these folks are putting messages in the comments here? I haven't seen any of them personally. But my kitty, Eccles, who wrote Felix a comment in Catese, has his own email address. He received his first spam email a few hours after posting here. So I guess email harvesting is also happening. I erased it, but should have kept it to track down who it came from. Next time.
Wil, dude! You called someone a jackass in your audio blog. I'm hoping it was a fictional dramatic aside. We don't do that in Canada unless our windows are rolled up tight. :)
Posted by: anc | May 6, 2004 07:23 AM
Felix
My cat Karmel and I hope that you stay healthy and are sending major monkey MOJO your way.
Posted by: Jamison | May 6, 2004 07:32 AM
Felix you rest up. Your Mom and Dad are looking out for you.
Posted by: Jason | May 6, 2004 07:56 AM
Much love and mojo going to Felix.
Much love to Felix from my pets and my various friends pets as well!
All numbers are approximate, but Felix should know he has:
15 dogs, 17 cats, 1 hamster, 1 gerbil, 1 rabbit, 3 tarantulas, 2 chinchillas, 5 rats, 1 horse, 3 snakes, 3 ferrets, and 1 turtle
:all rooting for him and sending him mojo!
And that's just from my area!
Go Felix!
mojo mojo mojo
Posted by: Sanctum | May 6, 2004 08:01 AM
Great to read a message from Mr.Felix de Bear-Wheaton(makes him sound veddy British)
I and todos los monkeys here abouts will keep on with the skitty-scat mojo....
Cats and dogs are sooooo cool....but the illness biz is a right downer....but it's the price we pay for love....sigh
ROCK ON FELIX!!!!!!!!
Posted by: pilch | May 6, 2004 08:02 AM
Hi Wil,
I'm so glad to hear the bear feels better, I remember this yo-yo time of the disease, I know how hard it is to tell if you're doing the right thing.
I think you'll know when it's time to put him to sleep. I didn't do it with my first cat, and now I wish I had because the end was so very sad. Now I think I should have done it around the time when he started even refusing special table scraps that he used to adore, like tuna and chicken. That should have told me then and there it was time, since you'd have to really hate life as a cat to not want tuna.
I hope he continues to feel better for as long as he can, and I still encourage you to check out Homeopathic vets as an additional treatment- it might buy you a little more "quality" time out of the time you've got left. *hugs* to you and your family and Felix!
-Sahra
Posted by: Sahra | May 6, 2004 08:05 AM
Hi Will and Anne,
I just wanted to lend my support again for Felix and your family. Your situation is so similar and heartbreaking. I have never had to put a pet down and I am not at all prepared for it. I know it is inevitable but like yourself I just want my Gizmo to have the best life and all the love in world before he goes. I know it sounds awful, but sometimes I wish he would just pass peacefully in his sleep so I wouldn’t have to make the decision myself. Although I agree with the posts that we as pet parents should not let our babies suffer in pain, I do want to extend some hope to you. So far since January, my cat Gizmo has done remarkably well on his sub-Q fluids and his Epogen. We have had him for 6 years but our vets all think he’s about 16-18 years old. Anyway, even though his creatinine still hovers around 6 and his BUN is around 65, he still leads a very happy life. I don't know what Felix's creatinine and BUN are but in January Gizmo's was 13 and 145, respectively. He is super skinny now. He used to weigh about 14 lbs and now he only weighs 6.5, but his purr box still works and he still loves to cuddle. Each night when we go to bed, he nudges his head under our covers and sleeps tucked under my arm and we just hug each other all night. That is the absolute best feeling. I will miss that the most. I have been thrilled that he has made it this far. When he had his blindness scare last month, I was frantic. I had to take him to the kitty ophthalmologist and then back to his kidney specialist. His health has become a source of conversation and ribbing from all of our friends, most of whom think we are nuts for keeping him going and spending so much money in the process. Of course they are not pet lovers as we are. It becomes comical at times even for us. Who takes their cat to the ophthalmologist? We have to laugh at ourselves. Growing up my pets were lucky to live to the ripe old age of eight. But the point is nothing is more important than family. Having pets is the absolute best feeling. They never complain and are always there to warm your heart. I am so happy to hear Felix is home. I am sure he is even happier. Lots of purrs, barks and blessings from our family to yours.
Amy :-)
Posted by: Amy | May 6, 2004 08:13 AM
Hope your kitty improves!
Just listened to your audio blog....
What a hoot!
Posted by: Deborah | May 6, 2004 08:16 AM
My kitties Jazzy and Joey have all thier kitty toes crossed, even Riley the dog has his toes crossed ( although only cause Jazzy said he had to) Seriously WIl our prayers are with you, they come into your lives, and in a short time become a part of your family.
Felix buddy you hang tough, you can do this.
Posted by: Alexis | May 6, 2004 08:25 AM
He wants me to tell everyone, "Hi. ThiS iS FELix. My Mom AND Dad ToLD mE HoW MUCh WWDN ReADerS SupPoRteD ThEM whiLe I wAs SiCK, aND i WaNT to sAY ThANK you. ThEy LovE ME A loT AnD I KnOW THIS Was hard FoR thEM."
So, Felix is a Blink182 fan?
Prayers and crossed fingers from me, Sgt. Pepper, Angelina, Bazil, Digit, and One.
Posted by: Sarah | May 6, 2004 08:27 AM
Remember, just listen to Felix. Lab tests can be wrong and what's "negative" for another cat might be "just right" for Felix. Vice versa is always true as well, so just listen to him. I've had to make the hard decsion before, and I feel like each time I made the "right" one for my cat. Both joyous and heartbreaking. We just defied our vet on our kitten's heart condition only to find that she's fine now. And we lost one last year that the vet said might hang on a while. Felix will tell you if he's here to stay or not. The most important thing is just to keep loving him.
Posted by: sassy | May 6, 2004 08:44 AM
Felix,
Meow meow meow. Meow meow meow Wil meow meow meeeow meooww meow mewo Wil meow meow meow.
Best from Geoff and Jonesy
Posted by: Geoff | May 6, 2004 08:54 AM
Still sending the happy vibes!!
Hoping and wishing for only the best. Hopefully it will be an awsome Mothers day with good kitty news!
Posted by: W. Aymerich | May 6, 2004 09:34 AM
Hi Wil Wheaton. I think you are lame ass homosexual faggot. I don't care about the current health status of your stupid cat. In fact, I care not about your lame achievements nor your well being either. In further fact, I think you make yourself out to be an overrated dong in which you write underachievements in your "Bio" page. Lastly, I am shocked that you lured so many dumbass Americans into reading about your lame life and your lame problems. Fuck you. I wish you the absolute worst fortune ever.
141.209.210.219
Posted by: BrickShatter | May 6, 2004 10:09 AM
Hi Wil Wheaton. I think you are lame ass homosexual faggot. I don't care about the current health status of your stupid cat. In fact, I care not about your lame achievements nor your well being either. In further fact, I think you make yourself out to be an overrated dong in which you write underachievements in your "Bio" page. Lastly, I am shocked that you lured so many dumbass Americans into reading about your lame life and your lame problems. Fuck you. I wish you the absolute worst fortune ever.
141.209.210.219
Posted by: BrickShatter | May 6, 2004 10:10 AM
***mojo***
***mojo***
***mojo***
***woof***
***mojo***
***mojo***
***woof***
***mojo***
Greetings and major mojo from Jim and Kirsten Smith, as well as Eli (the old man) and Toby (the wonder puppy).
Posted by: Kirsten | May 6, 2004 10:13 AM
This morning, Felix was racing around our bedroom, happily flicking his little stump, and following Anne around the house talking to her the whole time.
He looks like he's putting back on some weight, and he devoured his breakfast this morning, too!
In his eyes, he really looks like his old self. I can't help but brace myself a little bit . . . but I'm very hopeful. At least for now, he's doing great.
Posted by: wil | May 6, 2004 10:30 AM
Hey Wil,
I just want to say that I will continue to keep Felix and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard this kind of thing can be as I have lost a cat to feline leukemia. Do keep us posted! hugs tracy
Posted by: Tracy | May 6, 2004 10:34 AM
Yay, Felix! My mom's cat, who is also named Felix, and my own cat Smoke and I are all sending you much mojo and ear-scritching.
Posted by: Mary Ellen | May 6, 2004 10:43 AM
My cat Mystique says hello and get well.
Posted by: Mike D USMC | May 6, 2004 10:48 AM
I'm sending more *MOJO* for you, Felix! For the "staff" too.
Posted by: Anne | May 6, 2004 10:54 AM
Hey wil
A bumper crop of mojo to you and Felix from me and my C coding cat crew Pumpkin (orangecat[0]), Jake (orangecat[1]) and Elwood (!orange).
chux
Posted by: chuX0r | May 6, 2004 11:06 AM
RAWK! Felix is doing good so far, and here's hoping it only gets better!
Mojo, mojo, please deliver...
\m/
Posted by: Eric | May 6, 2004 11:07 AM
Dear Wil,
Just want to send my love and support. Reading up just a few posts made me sick to my stomach. I am going to spend a few minutes in a fury after reading such awful words directed at you. I am so glad you have the courage to remain so open with this site. I for one deeply appreciate it. You have stirred many emotions in me both from your acting and from your site and book. I have been a fan since Stand by Me.
I had to tell the vet to end the suffering of a puppy I had not even had a month. She was suffering so I could do nothing else. And I just cried. I deeply hope that you have much more time with Felix. Thanks for the picture of him. I will include Felix, Anne, the boys and you in my prayers.
With much affection and hope.
Posted by: Jeanine | May 6, 2004 11:17 AM
My cats, Ringo, Sammy and Josie send their good kitty mojo to Felix. =^x^=
mmm...gonna have to get some Kitty Hooch for my kitties...
Posted by: Winona | May 6, 2004 11:40 AM
Those little fuzzies get really close to our hearts don't they. I have almost lost my Polka Dot a couple of times. I have been lucky so far. He is the most wonderful cat ever. We have our ups and downs but that is always true of everything. I have not had as many problems with Socks.
I hope that things improve for your Felix so that you may have him for a little while longer. Hugs and support.
Beth
Posted by: Beth Rose Pizana | May 6, 2004 11:42 AM
Well, this might seem a bit odd coming from a blogger who is likely to be your polar opposite on all manner of issues foreign and domestic (yup - I'm one of those scary Right-wing religious zealots), but I wanted to let you know that I sincerely hope that Felix gets healed up, and that you and your beautiful family are graced with his presence for years to come. It's pretty remarkable how much Felix reminds me of our cat Calvin (same exact color scheme, same 'tude, etc.). It'd kill me to lose him, though I've lost several dogs and cats through the years. It always sucks. Wil, you seem like a genuinely decent guy, and I'm glad to have wandered onto your blog. My wife and I are praying for you guys. Best of luck in everything that's on your plate right now. Hope the audition results are everything you hope for.
-Cheers. Chin up, and all that.
Posted by: Jared | May 6, 2004 11:45 AM
Oh that sucks. I couldn't imagine if we had to put Joey (our cat) to sleep. He is our baby. We're about to add another baby to our family, but still, you can't replace a pet. I'll pray for Felix and keep ya'll in my thoughts.
Posted by: Veronica Knight | May 6, 2004 11:46 AM
You get the feeling that in any intellectual contest between Felix and Josef the cat would have to spot the dweeb 2,000 points to make it even?
OTOH, it is porn spam, but God, is it funny porn spam.
Posted by: Alan Kellogg | May 6, 2004 11:50 AM
Hey Felix,
Thinking of you, buddy. And your family too. Hang in there.
Posted by: Sarah | May 6, 2004 12:09 PM
stirring up some MOJO for Felix here... pile it on with the huge amount already cooked up.
Now... I'm rather quite proficient technically... but I've never delved into the inner workings of the net, IP addresses, etc. But after reading that immature twit's posting... I wanna know how to use "141.209.210.219" and help him receive the appropriate karma that he so completely deserves.
Someone, please post a little how-to or link to one for me.
Thanks much
Posted by: edwood | May 6, 2004 12:13 PM
Still thinking good thoughts for Felix aka Bear. I'm sure he knows that his people love him very much.
Star and Maui send their regards as well.
Posted by: Erbo | May 6, 2004 12:24 PM
MOJO! from Bunny the toy poodle - 16 years old, no teeth, mostly blind, mostly deaf, epileptic, bad gall bladder, bad thyroid, and *still* thinks he's a bad ass.
Posted by: Jim King | May 6, 2004 12:26 PM
To look up an IP address and see where it leads you, you can visit http://www.arin.net. That'll handle North American IPs, anyway. An even better option is to check Geobytes (http://www.geobytes.com/IpLocator.htm).
141.209.210.219 is actually from Central Michigan University, if you look it up. (Mt Pleasant, MI, according to Geobytes.) Who knows if the douchebag is actually there or not. If the IPs are logged, Wil might be able to get the police involved, especially if there are a bunch from the same area. After all, it is harassment. Since the last flood involved links to kiddie porn, there's stronger incentive; at the very least, if there are any lawyers kicking around, you may be able to use the logs as sufficient evidence to open a lawsuit and force the ISP to disclose the identity of the person to whom that IP has been assigned. Of course, that's assuming that the person who has that IP is the one posting crap; it could be a computer compromised by a cracker.
Posted by: Chris Salter | May 6, 2004 12:31 PM
Oh, wil, if you have a list of IPs where this crap's been coming from, feel free to email me a copy. I can do at least basic investigation for you. I don't really know how to hunt these punks down, but I can at least do some basic research for you, maybe give you something to go on.
Posted by: Chris Salter | May 6, 2004 12:37 PM
*goodvibesgoodvibesgoodvibes*
...and some major mojo....
Stay positive, stay strong and know you all have all our best thoughts, wishes, and love.
Jodie
Posted by: Jodie | May 6, 2004 01:26 PM
Here's to a little of that sun on your shoulders, wind in your hair magic for Felix. Go Felix, Go!!!
Posted by: PK | May 6, 2004 01:28 PM
Hey I love his name, reminds me of the cartoon. Anyway me and my cat charlie are sending you lots of mojo and we want you to know that we are with you 100% I don't know what I'd do if I had to put charlie down. He is 14 years old and we've been together for 13. Lots of love and mojo to you felix.
Love,
Morgan and Charlie_the_cat
Posted by: morgan | May 6, 2004 02:06 PM
Wil, Here is a little something to take your mind off things of lately:
The Oracle says: Kevin Bacon has a Wil Wheaton number of 2.
Kevin Bacon was in 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) with Pamela Reed
Pamela Reed was in Book of Days (2003) (TV) with Wil Wheaton
From: http://www.cs.virginia.edu/oracle/star_links.html
Enjoy! (I promise that is not a porn link!)
Posted by: beck | May 6, 2004 02:13 PM
Fee-LIX Feeee-LIX Feeeeeee-LIX!!! Glowing gold mojo sent your way!
Posted by: BonzoGal | May 6, 2004 02:35 PM
Regarding the opening comment re waking up suddenly with heart racing etc may be a symptom of sleep apnia. Just thought I'd flag that for you if it continues.
Posted by: Dr. Runte | May 6, 2004 03:20 PM
Hey there...some sites to help you track down certain cretins that posted here of late:
www.psacake.com/web/eg.asp
www.dnsstuff.com
www.all-internet-security.com/free_domain_lookup_tools.html
Posted by: Jodie | May 6, 2004 03:27 PM
Wil,
I was talking to my mother on the phone and mentioned you and your family and your cat. She said to tell you that she and her kitties Puffy, Oscar, Freckles, Momma, Wire Wizzer, and Patches all send lots and lots of Mojo and Crazy Monkey Voodoo to all of you. She hopes that the improvement stays and that you and your precious Felix have lots of time together. I was thinking and Im sending more Mojo from myself. But there are so many people here and in my family that are pouring out the good vibes to you and your family and Felix. I really hope it helps. And I havent stopped sending Mojo to Kris. I have a few friends who are sending Mojo her way as well. We all wish you ALL the best of luck these days. It seems that of all the people who deserve the good Mojo it would be you guys. *BIG HUGS* To the Wheatons, Felix, and Kris.
~*~Lotus~*~
Posted by: Lotus | May 6, 2004 03:43 PM
I come back from out of town, and find that lots of things have transpired. Eek.
Much love and mojo to Felix and to the rest of the family as well during this difficult time. Here's hoping for the best possible outcome.
(Bleah to the crapflooders. Tacky, lame, and stupid in the extreme. Here's wishing you the best of luck with that, as well.)
Posted by: Aspen | May 6, 2004 03:49 PM
Wil:
Re: the
"64.217.122.131
Posted by Papa Doc Duvalier at May 6, 2004 02:45 AM" that someone said linked to porn, I've sent you the info. on that IP through your email.
Posted by: Jodie | May 6, 2004 04:02 PM
Felix,
Get Better! Ruff..Ruff..Woof...Woof..Woo Woo
BTW..I have a female Maltese that is interested in you..also a gay shit-tzu..you can have your pic.
Jason
lol
Posted by: Jason (FUTUREWONDER) | May 6, 2004 04:43 PM
Btw..both of them are into inter-species relationships.
Posted by: Jason (FUTUREWONDER) | May 6, 2004 04:44 PM
Sounds kinda like a hapy story, congrats to Felix, and hey Wil Wheaton!! :D
Hope everythings ok... nice to see a class actor who maintains his own site! wicked++
Im gonna have to redo CluelessGoat.co.uk to a blog now :P and become famous :D (i wish...)
Posted by: Will Elliott | May 6, 2004 06:02 PM
Keep hope alive, my cats will be pulling for Felix.
Posted by: waldo | May 6, 2004 06:50 PM
Wow. I'm really slow, because I JUST realized that the cat's name was Felix. I think that's further proof that "Friends" has warped my brain.
And now I have that song stuck in my head.
Rrrright-e-o!
Posted by: Spoon | May 6, 2004 07:26 PM
Wil, I'm sorry about Felix. I hope things do get better. Take pictures of him and love on him all you can. We lost our 18 year old cat to kidney failure a few months ago. We had warnings, just like you have had, and we really treasured the last few months with her.
Posted by: Christina | May 6, 2004 08:38 PM
What Felix Really Said
Whatcha doin'? Are those mousies? Are you attacking mousies? Can I attack the mousies? Scratch my head. You been eating dead cow again? What's that? I swat it but it keeps moving. Scratch my head. You stopped petting me. Okay, I'll taste you where you petted me. Whatcha doin?
Posted by: Alan Kel