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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 7:03 am
YAYYYY!!!!!! So happy to hear it! Welcome home, Punk! 
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 10:24 am
That is so good to hear! I am so happy for you both and so happy for Punk. I bet he is glad to be home. That made my day! I like these happy endings!
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 8:07 pm
Here's the deal: Dennis sent out ALL of the labs to an outside agency, rather than doing them in house. The lab techs aren't happy about what they termed "anomalies." Plus the thyroid test hadn't come back. So, I called Dennis at 1PM, and he says we are in wait mode. He asked how Punk was, and I said he was eating, playing, and being himself. He told me that for now we need the joy of being with Punk. He did NOT have to come in today, and neither did I. Bill and I are to keep a close watch on him, but to otherwise just try to relax. He said to not assume that the anomalies are "bad." He reminded me that anomalies aren't bad, just different; for example, that chickens don't fly, is an anomaly since most birds do. He pointed out that Punk has been an anomaly for as long as HE has worked with him. He reminded me that most felines do not have an aversion to color, and Punk hates pinks. He reminded me that most felines do not have an answer for everything, but Punk can almost carry on conversations. So, a cat whose behavior is an anomaly is likely to have anomalies in his blood work. So, we wait, we pray, and tomorrow when we hear back from Dennis, we'll hopefully have a better idea of what's going on, and a way to treat it. But, at least for now, he's home and happy. Thank you again everyone. If I haven't had a chance to thank you individually, I apologize. Please know that we value all of your love support. Love, Laurie, Bill (Potshot) and Punk!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 8:27 am
Sometimes we can know too much! You know, like the guy who froze to death in 60 degree temperatures because he thought it was freezing. Anyway, sounds as if Punk knows that he feels pretty good and that is great news!
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 8:41 am
Ms Moonie, Juju, OG, and Landi: Thank you so very much for the helpful information you posted awhile back for me (on siamese kittens/cats). I've saved it, and when the time comes (soon, but not quite yet), will look at it again. I really appreciate what you each posted, and the time you took to do it....thanks so much!
 LK, I'm keeping Punk in my thoughts and wishing you the best. 
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 4:51 pm
I just spoke with Dennis. Punk has been diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure This is not necessarily a death sentence. Dennis said we caught it in the early stages, and right now, Punk is only showing signs of anemia and depleted potassium. Apparently, I DID do some things right through instinct: I bought Punk and Speckle a Fresh Flow fountain--with a filter in it--to drink from and I'm filling it with the Sparklettes; I am giving him vitamins, which also boosts his vitamin deficency; I gave him pumpkin--a high-potassium food--when his potassium was low. So, thank you all your prayers and well-wishes. While they aren't as urgent now, if you could keep Punk on your prayer list, I would appreciate it. Thank you, everyone!
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:03 am

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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:04 am

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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:05 am

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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:06 am

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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:17 am
Those are so cute. The little orange kitty looks a lot like mine!
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:33 am
Lkunkel: I'm keeping your dear Punk in my thoughts. 
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:34 am
Gidget, those are darling! The kitten with the mouse looks a lot like my Casper did and the black-and-white kitty looks like my mom's Calamity cat. (The stray cat who's been hanging out at my place is black-and white too but the white patch on her chest goes all the way down to her legs.)
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 12:18 pm
Adorable pictures, Gidget! Thank you!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 12:39 pm
I love the kitties that have the "M" on their foreheads like the kitten with the mouse. Had a wonderful cat like that for many years...didn't like the long hair, though, so tough to groom. Thanks for posting it, Gidget.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:59 pm
I had two very playful kittens running around tonight. You forget what kittens get into until you have them in the house. I do have to say that Leo is very good when you tell him to stop.
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 5:16 am
Here's a picture of our pride and joy. My daughter found him living under a bush when he was 4 weeks old. His name is Buckwheat.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 11:03 am
Buckwheat is a beauty!
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 11:24 am
Thank you Mamie. He's brought so much joy to our family. My husband never was a cat person, but Buckwheat is a daddy's boy. 
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Gina8642
Member
06-01-2001
| Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 7:53 pm
I just want to say I adore all the wonderful pictures everyone is posting. I love to see all these beautiful adored kitties!!!
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Monday, August 02, 2004 - 2:09 pm
Buckwheat is beautiful! I love black cats. Makes me miss my Smokey.
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Gina8642
Member
06-01-2001
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 5:38 pm
Maximus yawns!!!!
Maxie's normal sleeping position:
Maximus tries to kill his buddy (just kidding):
Kitties being woken up by an over enthusiastic photographer:

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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 12:04 pm
OOOOOH! How cute! I love when my cats sleep on their back and curl their little hands and feet! It just makes me think "If they could see themselves right now!"
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 8:03 pm
Gina cute pics!!!! My Eddie sleeps the same way your Maxie does!
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Gina8642
Member
06-01-2001
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 4:41 am
I always wonder why male kitties always sleep showing their "parts"? LOL!!!
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