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Old 02-05-2009, 11:43 PM   #7
Hoof Hearted
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Monroe, GA
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Originally Posted by Aliantha View Post
How many cats do you have HH? Sounds like you must have a few more than me.
I've often thought of myself as the crazy cat lady. lol Do you sometimes think that of yourself?

*sigh* I think I have become the Crazy Cat Lady. Currently we have 8. I also have 2 fosters that I've had for 3+mo that may be leaving this weekend for the Adoption Center. We have had up to a dozen cats at one time, and then additional cats when I foster. They average number runs about 6-8.

I recently lost 3, one to a tumor, one to age complications and one to FeLV even though he was vaccinated. Another was recently diagnosed with CRF (chronic renal failure) and I've just been shown how to give her fluids sub-Q (under the skin) with a hanging bag, plastic tube line and needle. She was so good and tolerated it so well. I may be able to help her have a good quality of life for a few more years, but when she starts to decline, I'll have to make The Big Decision to release her from her failing body.
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PS....it isn't just ME who brings them home. Husband has brought home a fair share, too. We are both bleeding hearts and can't turn a cat-in-need away. Young cats I try to help them go through the adoption center. Adults we usually end up keeping.
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