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Archive through August 05, 2004

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Bandit
Member

07-29-2001

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YAYYYY!!!!!! So happy to hear it! Welcome home, Punk!

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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!

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 8:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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!

Babyruth
Member

07-19-2001

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 8:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 4:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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!

Gidget
Member

07-28-2002

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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Gidget
Member

07-28-2002

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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Gidget
Member

07-28-2002

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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Gidget
Member

07-28-2002

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 5:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Those are so cute. The little orange kitty looks a lot like mine!

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lkunkel: I'm keeping your dear Punk in my thoughts.

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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.)

Bandit
Member

07-29-2001

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Adorable pictures, Gidget! Thank you!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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.

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 9:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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.

Justalittlebean
Member

08-15-2003

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 5:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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.

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 11:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Buckwheat is a beauty!

Justalittlebean
Member

08-15-2003

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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.

Gina8642
Member

06-01-2001

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just want to say I adore all the wonderful pictures everyone is posting. I love to see all these beautiful adored kitties!!!

Bandit
Member

07-29-2001

Monday, August 02, 2004 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Buckwheat is beautiful! I love black cats. Makes me miss my Smokey.

Gina8642
Member

06-01-2001

Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maximus yawns!!!!
Maximus yawns

Maxie's normal sleeping position:
Sleeping Max

Maximus tries to kill his buddy (just kidding):
Killing Max

Kitties being woken up by an over enthusiastic photographer:
Sleepy kitties

Bandit
Member

07-29-2001

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 12:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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!"

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gina cute pics!!!! My Eddie sleeps the same way your Maxie does!

Gina8642
Member

06-01-2001

Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 4:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I always wonder why male kitties always sleep showing their "parts"? LOL!!!