On this program, we learn about love, our connectedness to all things, animal rescue, how to get involved in our community, pet adoption, volunteering, grief counseling and the loss of our pets. If you have a special animal in your life, you won't want to miss this interview.
I look a bit rough in the photo to the right, but that's ok. We all have our moments of despair, pain
and vulnerability, and I've certainly had my share of those moments. For over two years, I have been a caretaker, desperately trying every alternative method known to man, to keep my Nakita alive.
In July of 2003, my vet gave him one month to live. (Two years and 5 months later, Nakita was still with me) He had beat the odds, he hung on, and my vet told that he had never seen a cat last as long as he did, with the type of cancer that he had (a tumor behind his eye and in his nasal cavity).
I would not give up. I used homeopathy, healing touch, anti-biotics (known to shrink tumors), alkalized water (since cancer cannot survive in an alkaline environment), POLY MVA (a nutrient that was known to keep tumors at bay) , and finally Ambrotose (made from the Aloe Plant - which boosted the immune system). I gave him fluids under the skin each day to keep him hydrated. I fed him soft food with a plastic syringe. I rocked him to sleep when he restless. And I wiped his face when the blood seeped from his nose. Some of the treatments helped and I actually saw his tumor get smaller. He seemed happy, I was joyous, but then. with time, it came back again. Nakita was so tired. We were both so very tired.
This show is heart wrenching for me to hear again. It originally aired in June of 2005, when I intervewed Kimberly and Michael Newsome about their animal ministry. Souls Companions.com. and when my Nakita was still alive and just contemplating his departure from this earth plane.
My Nakita made his transition this past Saturday, January 07, 2006. Helping him leave peacefully, was absolutely the hardest thing I have ever done. I still sob myself to sleep at night, holding his special teddy bear. Even though he's no longer with me physically, I can still feel him nearby. I have never loved anything as much as I loved this sweet, special being. I remember the flutter of his tail when he was excited, the way he roared with contentment when he captured his fake "mouse". Our long walks outside where he explored every blade of grass. His gaze at the spin of his flutter bird.. And most of all, I remember those captivating, loving eyes. Oh what I would give to see those eyes again. I cannot begin to express my appreciation for this interview. It has helped me through a very difficult time. I am dedicating this audio interview to Nakita, the love of my life. Just click on the arrow to tune in.
And then there were three! I have three cats still with me, all females - Sabrina, Misha and Suki, pictured here.
They are grieving also, and I know that Sabrina (the gray one facing you) can see Nakita. I'll ask her out loud: "can you see him? is he here?" and she gazes past me, like she can see....something.... as if to say: "yes, he's sitting above your head, dear Linda". Can't you see him?
If your vet has taken away all your hope, and you would like information about alternative treatments that could extend the quality of your pet's life, visit my blog on
Holistic Pet Care
May we find estacy in knowing that we are all connected still and will soon be reunited. Namaste!