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    Hello again! 

    I have an update - we went to visit the kitty again Saturday.  She is
    so friendly - we fed her and pet her and she settled down in my lap for
    a nap. When I picked her up before we left I noticed her nipples were
    swollen and her belly seems hard.  I have never had a pregnant cat
    before so I wasn't sure what signs to look for to see if she just had
    kittens or could be pregnant.  I am going to get in touch with my vet
    on Monday and see what we can work out for a checkup. 

    She is a beautiful cat!  Please if you know anyone who would like to
    give her a home - even a temporary one - please let me know.  Thank
    you, 

    Suzanne 
    

    I just talked to the vet today - she is going to take a look at the
    kitty to figure out age, health, and whether or not she is pregnant
    today at 2:30.  My husband is taking the afternoon off to go get her
    and bring her in.  What we will do afterwards we still haven't figured
    out yet. I will keep you up to date - for anyone interested. 
    
    Suzanne
    
    PS Please feel free to call or send mail DTN 264-2951.  Thanks.

    I just talked with the Nashua Humane society about taking our abandoned
    kitty - (we haven't named her yet).  They will take her in and put
    her up for adoption - there is no time limit as to how long they
    will keep them.  If however they have a severe crowding problem
    they will euthanize.  The woman that I spoke with says she has been
    there 4 months and this has never happened - but that doesn't make
    me feel to comfortable with their policy.  With my luck I will drop
    off this sweet kitty and next week 500 other people will too.
    Well, we will do nothing until we find out her health situation
    this afternoon.
    
    Suzanne

    
    
    Is there any way of getting in touch with the owners of the house? If
    your mother is trying to sell the house, then obviously the cat belongs
    to them.  They may have lost her.... or, they may not want her.  If
    they don't want her, they might willingly provide the cats vet records,
    or the vets name, so you don't need to redo the shots and such.
    
    Karen

    According to the last person who lived there - she is not her cat.
    She said she showed up as a kitten and she fed her.  When she moved
    out she felt she was not responsible for the cat and left her behind.
    Nice person huh!  I have a feeling this cat was dropped off there
    to be a barn cat - the yard is huge with a big barn on the side
    of the house.  It's pretty much hicksville in this area.  
    
    So, no history and no one to claim her.  I wish there were previous
    owners - I would give them a piece of my mind.  So I really don't know
    her history that well - this woman was pretty vague according to my
    mom.  For all I know she has been pretty much an outdoor barn cat - but
    she doesn't seem like one.  She loves people and attention and is very
    well behaved. And did I say beautiful!
    
    Suzanne 

    Well, unfortunately my husband couldn't find the kitty today...so
    we missed our appointment.  We are going to try again Friday afternoon.
    All I can think is that she must be in hiding because of the rain,
    because everytime some one goes there she comes running out to greet
    them.
           
    Thanks for listening,
    
    Suzanne

    Please keep us up to date.  I think you're right about the rain;
     my neighbors' outdoor cats hole up in uncallable states when it
    rains.
    

    Hi Suzanne,
    
    I've left a message for you--we are interested. For a little
    background see note 1898.
    
    Please call DTN 249-4062.
    
    Still missing little Spuds,
    Becky and Jonathan
    

    
    I was feeling terrible because I couldn't help Black Thunder's Auntie
    Sue but after reading reply .8, I am feeling a *little* better.
    I just wanted to pick up that little beauty and cuddle her and keep
    her warm.  Of course, Black Thunder would have enjoyed a new friend
    but I don't know about the others.
    
    I am *so glad* that these people will give the little beauty a warm
    and loving home.
    
    YEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH FOR FELINERS................
    
    Sandi (Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder's mom)
    
    

    Becky and I just talked about giving the kitty a home.  Everything
    depends on her checkup on Friday and whether or not she is pregnant.
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  Her son sounds like the right kind
    of person to give her lots of TLC.
    
    Suzanne

    Yahoo!!  I just read this note and I am so glad that the kitty may
    have found a home.  FELINE owners are wonderful!  This little baby
    sounded like such a doll!
    
    Holly
    

    This abandonned kitty is still available.  Things did not work out
    with Becky.  So in the meantime we have named her Sweetie - she
    is such a sweet heart.  We brought her to the vet today - shthe
    vet thinks she is about 2 years old.  We had a FELV test done and
    we shall have the results on Monday.  She also had a rabies shot.
    The vet said she may be pregnant - but if she was it was early enough
    in the pregnancy to spay her.  We are going to try to have her spayed
    next week.  IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE THIS SWEET LOVING CAT PLEASE LET
    ME KNOW ASAP!  She is such a doll - she just purred her way the
    whole vet visit - she loves to have her belly scratched.
    
    Feel free to send mail - call DTN 264 - 2951 or call me at home
    at (603)424-1713.  Please help me help this cat.
    
    Suzanne
    

    P.S Sweetie is staying in my basement until we can find her a loving
    home.  I know it is not the best place to live but it is better
    than living in the freezing cold!  So placing her is a matter of
    urgency!!!!!  Our two kitties cannot use their playground down there
    :-)!
    
    THanks,
    
    Suzanne

    P.P.S.
    
    By the way she is not at Torti but a long haired Calico.
    And the vet's office is also going to try to place her for me.
    
    Thanks for listening,
    
    Suzanne

    We found out last night that Sweeties FELV test is negative - YEA!
    Now we just need to find her a good home.  Does anyone know a local
    place that does discount spaying - or perhaps one of those coupons.
    Sweetie will be very expensive to spay since she is two years old
    and is most likely pregnant.
    
    Suzanne

    
    
           The broadcaster has an ad in the classified section under
    animals for the Woman's Humane League.  From what I can gather they
    do low cost spaying.  And of course it goes without saying I'll
    be more then happy to help offset the cost :^).  Let me know 
    Suzanne.  
                                                                   kim

    RE: 16
    Thanks Kim!
    
    I threw out this weeks broadcaster - could you give me some info
    ie phone number and contact person.  Thanks.
    
    
          
    RE: An update
    
    For an update on Sweetie - the name is perfect.  She is a real sweetie.
    So far she seems content in our basement - I think she is just happy to
    have a warm place to sleep and plenty of food.  Most of the time when
    we go to visit her she is snoozing on the couch - catching up on some
    needed shut eye. As soon as she sees us - she starts chattering.  She
    loves attention! She has also used the temporary litter box flawlessly.
    Tonight we are going to give her a bath and make her all pretty!  She
    still needs a home for anyone interested!!!!!!!!!!!  She is a beautiful
    long haired calico with huge paws - I think she is double pawed.  She
    is almost all black with white and ginger patches. 
    
    Thanks,
    
    Suzanne

    
    I would take her in a second if my cats were younger.....she sounds
    wonderful.
    
    Good luck, Suzanne, I hope you find a good home for her soon.
    
    Barbara
    

    Kim,
    
    Could you possibly send me that Women's Humane League info.
    Also, do you know if they will still spay her if she could possibly
    be pregnant.  I just talked to my vet - yuck - for a mature cat
    to be spayed is $68.50 - if it turns out that she is pregnant it
    is another $26.50.  I'd like to have my vet do it - because I have
    had such good luck with them - but I need to find something a bit
    more reasonably priced at this time of year.  And time is of the
    essence - if she is pregnant they want to spay her in the early
    stages - it is less risky.  I'd appreciate that info.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Suzanne

    
    
    Suzanne,
    
             I can't get to you through mail- our two systems won't
    connect!!!!  I found the ad but wouldn't you know they don't have
    a phone number listed !!&@@!...   They have their address which
    is 26 Hunters Lane, Nashua, N.H. 03063.  Wouldn't you know when
    you want something quick you get this!!!  I already tried directory
    assistance and they're not listed.  Do they have a phone?  I have
    no idea.  The only other thing I can do is call Nashua Humane this
    afternoon and see if they have a number.  If we can't make this
    work then lets do it and I'll pay half of the vet bill.  It'll be
    my Christmas present to the lost orphan and then we'll just have
    to find her a home :^).  If I can't take her (like I'd love too
    I have two calico sisters at home!!) then I can help her :^).
    I'll let you know if I can get a number and if you want to go ahead
    and make her appointment with your vet just let me know what it
    comes up too.  On second thoughts I guess I can figure that out
    myself.....
    
                                                              Kim
                                            (who wants her desperately
                                             but can't have her :^(

    Thanks for your offer Kim!  I'll wait another day before making
    an appointment for her.  Let's see if we can get in touch with this
    group first.  I really appreciate this.  Now all we have to do is
    find her a home.
    
    By the way, my DECNET directory was a bit messed up - but you should
    be able to get to me through mail now - I just added your node.
    
    THanks again,
    
    Suzanne

    Suzanne,
    
    I want so much to take her too, but unfortunately I just can't afford
    it.  I know kitties don't cost a lot but with Keisha on permanent
    medicine and three kitties already, i just can't.
    
    But ----
    
    Seeing you are Black Thunder's aunt, I would like to make a donation
    to help defray the cost.  I don't have your address (silly me, I
    lost it) to send the money to.  
    
    As to finding her a home,  *someone* was saying that they want a
    kitty.  I am racking my brains trying to remember who.  I had 
    already told them about Felines and they were going to get back
    to me with info as to their requirements.  When they told me they
    wanted a kitty I immediately thought of this one but, at the time,
    I thought it had a home.  
    
    I wish I could do more but ------------.
    
    Please send or write your address so I can send a donation.
    
    Regretfully,
    
    Sandi (Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder's mom)
    
    
    
    

    I know I have thanked them through the mail - but I wanted to thank
    Karen, Kim and Sandy publicly for helping make Sweeties vet costs
    more bearable.  I am going to make an appointment for her tomorrow
    so she may be spayed.  I'm also going to be able to afford to get
    medicine for her ear mites and worms.  Thanks again!  Now if anyone
    wants to give a home to an all up to date cat...PLEASE CALL!
    
    THanks!
    
    Suzanne

    I talked with my vet today - the earliest they can take Sweetie
    is on Friday the 16th.  The vet will also test her stool for worms
    and give her medicine for ear mites.  
    
    I do have some good news - not a permanent home yet but - I spoke
    with Joan from Kitty Angels in Tyngsborough.  If I do not place
    Sweetie by December 20th Joan said she would take her in to her
    shelter.  This is a no-kill shelter.  She is extremely nice,
    and was very helpful and encouraging.  Even if I do place Sweetie
    I plan on visiting Joan on the 21st of December.  I asked her if
    there was anything she needed and she said the usual - food and
    litter.  So if anyone would like to help this woman out - she runs
    this shelter out of her home - please let me know and I will bring
    the stuff down for you.  
    
    Well I feel much better knowing there is a place for Sweetie if
    we don't find her a permanent home.  It will break my heart to part
    with her - she is such a SWEETIE.
    
    Suzanne                  

    The best Christmas present I could ask for - Sweetie has a home!
    Saturday I called a friend to tell her I probably wouldn't be able
    to come to her Christmas party on the 21'st because if I didn't
    place Sweetie I would be bringing her to kitty angels that night.
    I told her the whole Sweetie story and she said "I'll take her -
    I was going to get myself a cat for Christmas out of a local shelter."
    So we both laughed and cried and said it was the best Christmas
    present either of us could ask for!  I went and told Sweetie and
    she just rolled over as usual and said rub my tummy.
    
    So Sweetie gets spayed on the 16th and goes to her new home on the
    21st.  Thanks everyone for all of your help and support.
    
    Happy Holidays,
    
    Suzanne        
    
    PS For those interested in visiting Kitty Angels anyway - please
    send me mail - I will be setting up a field trip for myself and
    anyone is welcome to come.

    That's the best Christmas story I've heard yet.
    
    Chris
    

    Yahoo!  Now that's a christmas christmas story!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    Holly
    

    Yeah, Sweetie.
    

    Ok - someone upstairs is playing a dirty trick on me.  I get all
    excited - stop advertising for Sweetie and tell everyone I know
    she has a home.  My girlfriend called last night all upset - she
    talked to her landlord.  Yup - you guessed it NO PETS.  So Sweetie
    does not have home for Christmas and I'm getting real disappointed
    and frustrated with this whole thing.  SHe is such a great cat.
    
    It looks like Sweetie will be taken to Kitty Angels some time next week
    - The 20th or 21st.  I will call them to verify a good time. For those
    of you who expressed interest in visiting kitty Angels - I'll be
    sending you mail - I hope you can come - I think I'm going to need the
    support.
    
    Again,  last chance to adopt a wonderful, beautiful, calico cat
    - 2 years old - will be spayed after tomorrow - has rabies shot
    - FELV negative - loveable, gorgeous, sweet etc.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Suzanne
    
    P.S.  Sorry for the bad news :-(
    

    
    
    
    
    OH
    S**T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                                                                 
                                                          :^(
    
    p.s.  Don't give up the hope something may pop up.....  pleeeaazzeee

    Boy, landlords can be the pitts, huh?
    Friends of mine once had a landlord who wouldn't let them have
    cats because he thought they'd scratch up the wood floors.
    Shows how much he knew about them.
    
    Of course, the last landlord we had let us have three cats and
    a waterbed, so they're not all bad.
      Good Luck with Sweetie.  Too bad your friend can't move to a
    more reasonable place.
      Nancy DC

    Ok!  Do I dare announce it again?  A wonderful feliner has decided
    to adopt Sweetie.  I'm just so happy this will all work out.  No
    landlord problems etc.  Thank you again for all your support and
    help.  Things have worked out after all :-)  Sweetie will be traveling
    to her new home on Tuesday the 20th.
    
    Happy Holidays everyone - I feel like celebrating now!  
    
    Suzanne
    
    P.S  I will still be visiting kitty angels for those interested
    - I'll be sending you mail soon.  Thanks again.

    OK, OK, OK, so you all talked me into it - I decided to take
    the plunge and adopt Sweetie.  Don't ask me why I'm such a
    glutton for punishment, what with the holidays coming up,
    trying to get two other cats to get used to a newcomer, etc, 
    etc, but she just won me over!
    
    Suzanne will deliver Sweetie to my door next Tuesday - I can't
    wait!  From her description, she seems like the cuddliest, 
    prettiest, most affectionate cat.  Just hope my other two think
    so too!!
    
    My current cats are neutered, indoor-only males.  I'm hoping
    Sweetie will adjust to being indoor-only, and hopefully we won't
    have any knock-down, drag-out fights - don't want to come home
    and find my Christmas tree sprawled out in the livingroom!
    
    Well, wish me luck!  
    
    Pam_a_sucker_for_a_pretty_kitty_face

    
    
    WOW!!!  Talk about going from bottom low to high in a short
    time!!!!!!!!!
      Yes!!!!!!!!
    
                                                                kim
    
    
    p.s.   suzanne put me on your list for the field trip.  I don't
    know if I can go but I might know of someone else interested.

    
    WONDERFUL!  We'll keep our fingers and paws crossed that this works
    out!!!
    
    Holly, tabby, silver, snooks, micki, and seasea.
    
    p.s.  Congratulations Pam!  It sounds like you've got yourself a
    wonderful little furface!  I know you'll love her.  (BTW, do you
    remember me?  I used to work for DIS Training)
    
      
    
   

    Hi Holly - yes I remember you!  How is the new (well, now, not
    so new) job going?
    
    Thanks for the good wishes.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed too.
    I'm also glad for Suzanne - she's done so much for Sweetie already.
    
    This new addition will certainly make our Christmas merrier!
    
    Pam

    I just talked to the vet's office - Sweetie is doing fine, but a
    bit groggy.  We will be picking her up at 3:00 and giving her lots
    of attention tonight.  She is looking forward to having a home of
    her own on Tuesday - Thanks to Pam.  She told me with her eyes it
    was a wonderful Christmas present.
    
    Will keep you all up to date...
    
    Suzanne

    Well today is the day Sweetie goes to her new home!  She had a speedy
    recovery from her spaying and is back to normal.  She had earmites,
    expected, and digestion problems due to hair balls so she is taking
    liver flavored laxatone - she just loves the stuff.  I know she
    is back to normal because I cannot keep any ornaments on the tree
    downstairs!!
    
    Thanks to Pam for giving her a loving home - she cannot wait - she
    needs the attention!  THanks to those who helped with the vet costs
    - it couldn't have happened without you - and I have special permission
    from Pam to remain her "aunts" - sort of an extended family!
    
    I'm sure going to miss Sweetie but I know she'll love her new home.
    
    Suzanne