It's not very good news, I'm afraid, although I don't have any specific
answers yet.  The vet thinks it may be her kidneys.  They had to give her
subQ fluids and they did a complete blood work-up.  The vet will call me
with the results tomorrow.

I'm bringing Jessie to the vet today at 4:00PM CDST.  However, she looks a
little livelier today than yesterday (and DH isn't home, so it could be one
of those famous cat sulks we all know about).  But it's time for her vacs,
and I always operate on the premise that it's better to ...

Before my LLL left to do the show in Memphis his little dog, Maddie, went
missing.  He has about 40 acres where his studio is and Maddie doesn't
usually run off but all these days later she's still missing.  The folks
caring for his pets haven't seen her.  He hopes and prays she ...

Well, the lump from her leg is gone except for a slight puffiness, so I'm
guessing it was just the subQ fluids - thank you to all who replied and
helped calm me down last night.
She's still acting lethargic - I was hoping the fluids would perk her up

Title: Danger: Cats could alter your personality
Source: Times Online
URL Source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8122-826557_1,00.html
Published: Jun 23, 2005

I'm exhausted - physically and emotionally - I'm off to bed.  You guys don't
start world war III without me now, OK?  ;>
BTW, to whomever I have hurt or slighted, I humbly apologize, to whomever I
have felt hurt by or slighted by, no need to apologize, you're forgiven.

I just noticed a *huge* swelling around Jessie's right leg.  It's not
sensitive to the touch and it wasn't there earlier today.  Is it possible
that the subQ fluids she received at the vet's today "traveled" down to her
leg?  The vet told me to expect a lump on her back from it, but ...

What are some of your favorite/funniest cat stories?  I love reading them.  
I look forward to the day when my brood of three newly adopted adult cats
rule the pad.
Much love and purrrrrs to all of you!

A few days ago I noticed Harri doing some coughing. She stopped after a
minute or so and it didn't repeat. Yesterday she had another coughing
fit, and that concerned me. She has also been a little bit listless and
lethargic. When I got back from my doctor appointment this ...

There is a great picture in the Calgary Herald today showing a man, his
suitcase, and three cat carriers getting airlifted out by helicopter.  The
relevant part of the story says:
One road south, Julie Tarjan wouldn't leave without her cats, but as water

Sorry to keep everybody waiting, but we just got home. We spent several
hours at the specialist, and just now got home (8 PM).
The specialist determined that Harri had a lot of fluid in her chest. He
drained it, finding 103 ml of liquid (quite a lot to be inside a little

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/4642788/detail.html
Police: Man Fills Out Job Application, Robs Restaurant
POSTED: 8:47 am EST June 23, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Police in Las Vegas said they didn't have too much trouble

I have been depressed is why I haven't been posting lately. The only
jobs I seem to find that I can do, I never hear from after i apply.
The three Temp agencies have never called me. By the end of next month
i will finally qualify to get part-time work through AARP.

Cats all over the place.  So many.
Kitty FC is not best pleased.  She did hisspit and retired to her bed.
Boyfriend is thrilled to meet his rpca friends.  He showed them over his
home and little farm and where there is food.  Some of the kitties were

I couldn't find Lizzie earlier - looked all over.  Not in either closet.
Not on the back porch (in case she snuck back there when DH left - we've
been closing of the back porch now that we have the AC on - unless it gets
really cool at night).  Not in the "fort" (fort is a large ...