Thursday, November 18, 2010
My Dad's Update/One Year Later:)
The doctor that invented the surgery my dad needed to close the hole in his heart, without open surgery, performed it himself. Top notch in the country and he's been stroke free since. He recovered well and is back to his old self again..minus the oxygen he needs for only half a working lung. Insurance covered it all, thanks to the doctors letters. Miracles CAN happen and thank the Lord for all he gives us. I pray his lung stays strong and he keeps up his good health..Stroke symptoms are pretty much all gone and his hand strength is there again. He rides his motorcycle again and travels around where ever he can, as long as his oxygen can handle it. He tried the Colorado mountain area, but had to turn back. Elevation there was just too high. Glad he knows when he needs to do that(turn back)...GOD IS GOOD!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Aunt Jeanette Passed Away
Dear Aunt Jeanette passed away this morning. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed!
Why?
They found out my dad has a hole in his heart(he was probably born with it) and the blood wasn't traveling correctly. Some would travel to his brain causing a clot, which then caused the strokes. He was better and pretty much fully recovered from the large stroke he recently had. He finally could use his hand correctly and he was doing so well. Now his hand had a set back and he's not sure how well it can recover this time. They say he needs open heart surgery to fix the hole in is heart, but his lungs aren't strong enough to get him through. There's another procedure they could do, but his Medicade won't cover it. The doctor is writing letters to see if an exception can be made. They won't do the procedure if he doesn't have coverage. Please pray they will cover that before he has another stroke.
Good news about the lung cancer he was diagnosed with a few years back. He saw the oncologist yesterday and he is still cancer free. No signs of it trying to come back. With everything he's been through, I hope a tiny hole in the heart doesn't get in the way!
Good news about the lung cancer he was diagnosed with a few years back. He saw the oncologist yesterday and he is still cancer free. No signs of it trying to come back. With everything he's been through, I hope a tiny hole in the heart doesn't get in the way!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Mini Stroke Last Night
Of course since I said how well my dad was doing in my blog yesterday, I find out this morning my dad had a mini stroke last night. It wasn't bad at all and he's fine now. They are running tests to be sure, but they'll probably send him home today. Help pray he doesn't get a bad one. I found out he's regaining function in his right hand too, from his bigger stroke before this one. He has a hard time picking up paper and writing, but before he couldn't do that at all. He was even riding his motorcycle a couple days ago. This latest minor set back was surprising to us and him, especially since he's been doing so well. They gave him aspirin and he can't tell he even had a mini stroke now. Please no more. I worry if he keeps having mini ones and they always just send him home, he won't go back when a bigger one happens, thinking it's the same. He's doing so well now, I'd hate for him to have set backs. Please pray he doesn't get any bigger strokes again. He might not get so lucky the next time.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Prayer's Needed! My Dad/Aunt Jeanette
We pray that my dad doesn't have another stroke. We give thanks he's recovering wonderfully! He's almost back to normal except his darn right hand. He's out and about and you'd never know he was just in intensive care a few weeks ago. He's even driving and functioning quite well. The TPA drug worked wonders reversing the side effects. Praise God! We also pray he stays cancer free after being diagnosed with lung cancer 3 years ago. His twin brother and his older sister passed from this disease. He lost his lung, but so far cancer free. Is he having good luck or bad luck?? He's been through a lot, but someone must be watching over him. Could it be my mom? Here's an old, but nice picture of her and my dad when Anna was born. He still looks the same. He's hiding his glasses in his pocket.
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We also pray Aunt Jeanette gets well and is feeling better soon. She's from my husbands side. She was just diagnosed with cancer as well and we pray for her and all her family. Her husband married us and baptised our Anna and Matthew. They're very special to us and to our kids. We were all shocked when we heard the news, but we're hoping for all the best.
Please Read, About My Burmese!
Sunday, May 27, 2007
EVERYTHING THEY SAY ABOUT THE BURMESE BREED IS TRUE! THEY ACT LIKE DOGS AND EVEN LICK YOU LIKE A DOG. THEY ALSO LOVE WATER AND TRY GETTING IN WHEN IT'S ON.(at least mine do). MY BLUE(gray) ONE EVEN FETCHES AND BRINGS TOYS TO YOU WHEN HE WANTS TO PLAY. HE'S THE BIGGER OF THE TWO AND KNOWS IT. THE OTHER ONE IS QUITE PETITE, THOUGH FEELS LIKE A TON WHEN PICKED UP. THEY'VE DONE EVERYTHING MENTIONED IN ARTICLE BELOW! THEY TALK TO YOU LOUDLY THROUGH THE SCREEN DOOR OR WINDOWS IF THEY SEE YOU OUTSIDE, AND GREET YOU AT THE DOOR WHEN YOU COME HOME. SO SWEET! THEY FOLLOW YOU AROUND, BUT NEVER GET UNDER FOOT. THEY LOVE TALKING TO YOU WHEN YOU WALK PAST THEM. THEY NEVER EVER BITE, NIP OR SHOW AGRESSION, NO MATTER WHAT GOES ON WITH THEM. WHICH IS WHY THAT BREED IS NOT SAFE OUTDOORS AT ALL! THEY EASILY LOVE OTHER ANIMALS TOO. THEY EVEN COVER THE OTHER CATS MESSES IN THE LITTER BOX IF ONE FORGETS. THEY'RE VERY CLEAN(not that others aren't)! THEY OPEN AND GO IN MY CUPBOARDS WHEN THEY THINK I PUT SOMETHING NEW INSIDE. IF YOU DIDN'T SEE OR HEAR THEM GO IN THOUGH, YOU'D NEVER KNOW IT, AS THEY NEVER KNOCK ANYTHING OVER AND DON'T MAKE A MESS. WHEN I FIRST GOT THEM, I'D FIND THEM IN MY VANITIES ALL THE TIME. I'D HEAR THE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE AND SURE ENOUGH, THEY'D BE INSIDE(never making a mess though). THEY HARDLY SHED EITHER. IT WOULD TAKE WEEKS TO GET THE AMOUNT OF HAIR A DOG LEAVES BEHIND IN ONE DAY!
ONCE ONE OF THE BROTHERS CAME DOWNSTAIRS AND MEOWED AND MEOWED AT ME. FINALLY HE GOT ME TO FOLLOW HIM AFTER MUCH TALKING AND BUMPING ME. HE LED ME TO A CLOSED ROOM AND HIS OTHER BROTHER WAS ON THE OTHERSIDE WANTING TO GET OUT. ONCE OPENED, THEY WERE GRATEFUL! INSTEAD OF HIDING WHEN THE DOORBELL RINGS, THEY GO AND CHECK WHO'S THERE AND HANG AROUND TO GREET PEOPLE. I EVEN FIND THE OTHER NON-BURMESE CATS OF MINE, COPYING THEM WITH SOME OF THEIR GOOD HABITS NOW. I GUESS THAT'S WHERE THE TERM COPY-CAT COMES FROM. THEY COME TO BED WHEN YOU DO AND ALWAYS SAY GOODNIGHT, AS DO OUR OTHER KITTIES! THESE CATS ARE GREAT! IT'S LIKE HAVING LITTLE DOGS WITHOUT THE BARK, THE BITE, OR THE MESS. CAN YOU TELL I LOVE BURMESE CATS?........ READ ON!!
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Burmese cats are better, as my other kitties are so nice too and I couldn't ask for anything more. As I'm sure all you cat owners out there will agree! Go to your local shelter and adopt a cat or a pet if you can!!
Strangely, they really are like a dog and not the typical cat. They train very easily too. They actually understand a lot of doggie commands our dog wouldn't listen too...... My 10 year old just bathed them in the tub yesterday and they couldn't get enough. It could just be our cats, but it's weird how much like a dog they are! I would never trade my other cats in for them though, as I love them just the same!!
They seek people out more than us seeking them out. They seek out the kids for play time too. Our other cats play with the kids too and love getting scratched and rubbed, but it's just not quite the same way. I can't explain it, you would just have to have one to see the difference. It's just really neat!
After getting these guys(the Burmese), they seemed so dog like, I had to do some research on the breed and found it to be so true. If someone doesn't like cats and would rather have a dog(except they don't want the added work a dog brings) they should try a Burmese cat. Here's some information on them if interested:
In the early 1930's, Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco acquired an attractive walnut-brown female from Burma which he named Wong Mau. Through selective breeding to Siamese, it was established that the Burmese is a distinct breed. Lighter colored kittens were occasionally produced and eventually the American breeders requested recognition from CFA for these "dilute" colors; first, as another breed named Malayan, then later as a dilute division of Burmese. The four colors recognized by CFA are: sable, champagne, blue and platinum.
Burmese carry surprising weight for their size and have often been described as "bricks wrapped in silk." Their coats are very short, satin-like in texture, and generally require little grooming other than daily petting. There is a range in Burmese head and body type; the more compact cats with the rounder heads are seen in the show ring. Burmese have large, expressive eyes that are great pools of innocence and seductive appeal, irresistible in effect. These eyes are their most persuasive weapon in an arsenal of endearing traits that mask an awesome power to hypnotize their owners into life-time love affairs through which they effortlessly rule their families.
Burmese are extremely people-oriented; their personalities are almost dog-like in a tendency to shadow their owners and in a desire to give and receive affection. Many Burmese have delighted their "humans" by learning to retrieve. They love warm laps and caressing hands and enjoy cuddling up in bed either under the covers or on top of their favorite persons. They delight in helping to manage the house. Some of their favorite chores are assisting with paper work or reading (by sitting on top of the material), or going into cupboards (to demonstrate where things ought to be). Typically, Burmese are always with people. The females tend to request center stage and take an active role in ruling the household. The males prefer to supervise from the lap position, are more laid back and less opinionated. If emotionally slighted by their owner's obtuseness, Burmese may sulk, but, fortunately, not for long. Burmese often convert the most anti-cat person into a Burmese enthusiast. Be forewarned! They can be addictive, and like potato chips, you may find you cannot have just one. Many people find the complete Burmese experience is to have one of each sex or perhaps two (or more) colors.
Pictured: Second Best of Breed - Sable Division GC, RW ANOKA COMICE, Sable Burmese Female, Photo: © Chanan
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Pictured: Third Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC GRAY MARK'S AURORA, Platinum Burmese Female. Photo: © Roberts Photography
Pictured: -->Third Best of Breed - Sable Division GC INTOKATZ ROSEANNA, Sable Burmese Female ..Photo: ©
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..Pictured: -->Second Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC BURMPRZ MONTANA, Champagne Burmese Male. ..Photo: © --
Please Read, About My Burmese!
Current mood: cheerful 
I FEEL SO LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO ADOPT(RESCUE) MY PUREBRED, BURMESE BABIES!! WE RECEIVED THEM ON THEIR ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY. IT WAS AT THE END OF SUMMER, 2006, WHEN THEIR OWNERS GAVE THEM UP TO THE RESCUE CENTER..CAN YOU BELIEVE THEY WERE THERE FOR 9 DAYS BEFORE WE ADOPTED THEM?! ANOTHER COUPLE CAME IN AND PUT THEIR NAME ON THE LIST TO SEE THEM AFTER WE DID, BUT OF COURSE WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THEM AND WE TOOK THEM HOME! GOOD THING I DRAGGED THE WHOLE FAMILY ALONG FOR THE RIDE, SINCE IT WAS A REQUIREMENT TO ADOPT. THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN GONE WHEN WE GOT BACK IF I HADN'T. THIER RELATIVES WERE ALLERGIC AND WOULDN'T COME VISIT, SO THEY WANTED A NEW LOVING HOME FOR THEM. LUCKY FOR US!!
I DO LOVE MY OTHER CATS TOO THOUGH, SO DON'T GET ME WRONG!! READ MY OTHER BLOG ABOUT THEM. I WENT FROM NEVER OWNING A CAT IN MY LIFE, TO HAVING FOUR IN TWO MONTHS. INTERESTING STORY, GO AHEAD AND READ MY OTHER BLOG ON THAT, BUT THIS ONE IS ON MY BURMESE AND THE BURMESE BREED.
EVERYTHING THEY SAY ABOUT THE BURMESE BREED IS TRUE! THEY ACT LIKE DOGS AND EVEN LICK YOU LIKE A DOG. THEY ALSO LOVE WATER AND TRY GETTING IN WHEN IT'S ON.(at least mine do). MY BLUE(gray) ONE EVEN FETCHES AND BRINGS TOYS TO YOU WHEN HE WANTS TO PLAY. HE'S THE BIGGER OF THE TWO AND KNOWS IT. THE OTHER ONE IS QUITE PETITE, THOUGH FEELS LIKE A TON WHEN PICKED UP. THEY'VE DONE EVERYTHING MENTIONED IN ARTICLE BELOW! THEY TALK TO YOU LOUDLY THROUGH THE SCREEN DOOR OR WINDOWS IF THEY SEE YOU OUTSIDE, AND GREET YOU AT THE DOOR WHEN YOU COME HOME. SO SWEET! THEY FOLLOW YOU AROUND, BUT NEVER GET UNDER FOOT. THEY LOVE TALKING TO YOU WHEN YOU WALK PAST THEM. THEY NEVER EVER BITE, NIP OR SHOW AGRESSION, NO MATTER WHAT GOES ON WITH THEM. WHICH IS WHY THAT BREED IS NOT SAFE OUTDOORS AT ALL! THEY EASILY LOVE OTHER ANIMALS TOO. THEY EVEN COVER THE OTHER CATS MESSES IN THE LITTER BOX IF ONE FORGETS. THEY'RE VERY CLEAN(not that others aren't)! THEY OPEN AND GO IN MY CUPBOARDS WHEN THEY THINK I PUT SOMETHING NEW INSIDE. IF YOU DIDN'T SEE OR HEAR THEM GO IN THOUGH, YOU'D NEVER KNOW IT, AS THEY NEVER KNOCK ANYTHING OVER AND DON'T MAKE A MESS. WHEN I FIRST GOT THEM, I'D FIND THEM IN MY VANITIES ALL THE TIME. I'D HEAR THE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE AND SURE ENOUGH, THEY'D BE INSIDE(never making a mess though). THEY HARDLY SHED EITHER. IT WOULD TAKE WEEKS TO GET THE AMOUNT OF HAIR A DOG LEAVES BEHIND IN ONE DAY!
ONCE ONE OF THE BROTHERS CAME DOWNSTAIRS AND MEOWED AND MEOWED AT ME. FINALLY HE GOT ME TO FOLLOW HIM AFTER MUCH TALKING AND BUMPING ME. HE LED ME TO A CLOSED ROOM AND HIS OTHER BROTHER WAS ON THE OTHERSIDE WANTING TO GET OUT. ONCE OPENED, THEY WERE GRATEFUL! INSTEAD OF HIDING WHEN THE DOORBELL RINGS, THEY GO AND CHECK WHO'S THERE AND HANG AROUND TO GREET PEOPLE. I EVEN FIND THE OTHER NON-BURMESE CATS OF MINE, COPYING THEM WITH SOME OF THEIR GOOD HABITS NOW. I GUESS THAT'S WHERE THE TERM COPY-CAT COMES FROM. THEY COME TO BED WHEN YOU DO AND ALWAYS SAY GOODNIGHT, AS DO OUR OTHER KITTIES! THESE CATS ARE GREAT! IT'S LIKE HAVING LITTLE DOGS WITHOUT THE BARK, THE BITE, OR THE MESS. CAN YOU TELL I LOVE BURMESE CATS?........ READ ON!!
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Burmese cats are better, as my other kitties are so nice too and I couldn't ask for anything more. As I'm sure all you cat owners out there will agree! Go to your local shelter and adopt a cat or a pet if you can!!
Strangely, they really are like a dog and not the typical cat. They train very easily too. They actually understand a lot of doggie commands our dog wouldn't listen too...... My 10 year old just bathed them in the tub yesterday and they couldn't get enough. It could just be our cats, but it's weird how much like a dog they are! I would never trade my other cats in for them though, as I love them just the same!!
They seek people out more than us seeking them out. They seek out the kids for play time too. Our other cats play with the kids too and love getting scratched and rubbed, but it's just not quite the same way. I can't explain it, you would just have to have one to see the difference. It's just really neat!
After getting these guys(the Burmese), they seemed so dog like, I had to do some research on the breed and found it to be so true. If someone doesn't like cats and would rather have a dog(except they don't want the added work a dog brings) they should try a Burmese cat. Here's some information on them if interested:
In the early 1930's, Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco acquired an attractive walnut-brown female from Burma which he named Wong Mau. Through selective breeding to Siamese, it was established that the Burmese is a distinct breed. Lighter colored kittens were occasionally produced and eventually the American breeders requested recognition from CFA for these "dilute" colors; first, as another breed named Malayan, then later as a dilute division of Burmese. The four colors recognized by CFA are: sable, champagne, blue and platinum.
Burmese carry surprising weight for their size and have often been described as "bricks wrapped in silk." Their coats are very short, satin-like in texture, and generally require little grooming other than daily petting. There is a range in Burmese head and body type; the more compact cats with the rounder heads are seen in the show ring. Burmese have large, expressive eyes that are great pools of innocence and seductive appeal, irresistible in effect. These eyes are their most persuasive weapon in an arsenal of endearing traits that mask an awesome power to hypnotize their owners into life-time love affairs through which they effortlessly rule their families.
As kittens, Burmese are quite lively. They often seem clumsy when they attempt feats beyond their capabilities and land on their rears with solid little thumps. They will be playful well into adulthood. As Burmese grow, their high intelligence emerges and their own individual personalities start to unfold. They mature into charming, resolute executives who move in and take over a household, running it efficiently with those big eyes and a velvet paw. If encouraged, many Burmese converse with their humans, using soft, sweet voices (they are neither loud nor raucous). They are good with children, will tolerate the family dog, and if introduced to it at an early age as something pleasant, most will enjoy traveling in a car.
Burmese are extremely people-oriented; their personalities are almost dog-like in a tendency to shadow their owners and in a desire to give and receive affection. Many Burmese have delighted their "humans" by learning to retrieve. They love warm laps and caressing hands and enjoy cuddling up in bed either under the covers or on top of their favorite persons. They delight in helping to manage the house. Some of their favorite chores are assisting with paper work or reading (by sitting on top of the material), or going into cupboards (to demonstrate where things ought to be). Typically, Burmese are always with people. The females tend to request center stage and take an active role in ruling the household. The males prefer to supervise from the lap position, are more laid back and less opinionated. If emotionally slighted by their owner's obtuseness, Burmese may sulk, but, fortunately, not for long. Burmese often convert the most anti-cat person into a Burmese enthusiast. Be forewarned! They can be addictive, and like potato chips, you may find you cannot have just one. Many people find the complete Burmese experience is to have one of each sex or perhaps two (or more) colors.
Pictured: Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC, PR, BW, RW CHERUBURM'S GO FURRGUSTO!, Champagne Burmese Neuter. Photo: © Preston Smith
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Pictured: Second Best of Breed - Sable Division GC, RW ANOKA COMICE, Sable Burmese Female, Photo: © Chanan
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Pictured: Third Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC GRAY MARK'S AURORA, Platinum Burmese Female. Photo: © Roberts Photography
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Burmese should never be let outdoors as they are entirely too trusting and have little, if any, survival instinct. Their idea of survival is to turn their soulful eyes on you to attend to all their needs. This does not work for catching food, fighting off enemies or avoiding cars.
A Burmese should be purchased only from a reputable breeder; avoid pet shops. It is advisable to visit the breeder's home to observe the conditions in which the litter is being raised. While breeders differ in their methods, the environment should be clean and relatively odorless. The kittens should be energetic, curious, and easily handled. They should also appear healthy, as should all the cats in the breeder's home. Check for clear eyes and noses, clean ears and healthy-looking coats. A breeder should guarantee the health of the kitten or cat for a reasonable length of time, provide registration papers (often after the kitten has been altered), discuss care, and be available to answer questions.
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Burmese should never be let outdoors as they are entirely too trusting and have little, if any, survival instinct. Their idea of survival is to turn their soulful eyes on you to attend to all their needs. This does not work for catching food, fighting off enemies or avoiding cars.
A Burmese should be purchased only from a reputable breeder; avoid pet shops. It is advisable to visit the breeder's home to observe the conditions in which the litter is being raised. While breeders differ in their methods, the environment should be clean and relatively odorless. The kittens should be energetic, curious, and easily handled. They should also appear healthy, as should all the cats in the breeder's home. Check for clear eyes and noses, clean ears and healthy-looking coats. A breeder should guarantee the health of the kitten or cat for a reasonable length of time, provide registration papers (often after the kitten has been altered), discuss care, and be available to answer questions.
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Pictured: -->Third Best of Breed - Sable Division GC INTOKATZ ROSEANNA, Sable Burmese Female ..Photo: ©
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..Pictured: -->Second Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC BURMPRZ MONTANA, Champagne Burmese Male. ..Photo: © --
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Pricing on Burmese usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Burmese breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.
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Pricing on Burmese usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Burmese breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.
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Friday, September 18, 2009
How We Got Four Kitties!
How We Got 4 Kitties!
Yeah, Don't you just love your cat?! I never thought I'd like cats so much, but they are so sweet. My dad had one when I was 19 years old, but it was never very friendly in it's 18 years of life, so we never tried getting another cat. It's not that bad after all, as I'm sure all you cat owners out there will agree! So go to your local shelter and adopt a cat or a pet if you can!!
We got our first cat (The black one in my pics.) July 2006, when she kept coming to the house. My daughter kept asking if we could keep her, as she was so sweet and friendly with everyone here. My husband finally gave in, but found out it belonged to the lady down the street. She was only 6 mo. old..The lady said we could keep her, since she didn't want her inside and didn't really want to take care of her. Two days later, she started giving birth to kitties, while laying on my lap of all places. WHAT A SURPRISE!! One of the babies died during birth and two died less than an hour later. The next night she had 3 more kitties. My husband dropped my little girl & I off at the 24 hr. pet hospital with the mom around 10:00, as she wasn't nursing them and was real weak. Found out mom didn't produce milk and that's why the others died, plus they were really small. She couldn't care for them because she was too young herself! Maybe if she didn't have so many kitties, they'd have a better chance because they'd be bigger. One also died at the hospital. We finally got home at 3:00 a.m with kitty formula and supplies, but had to send my husband to the 24 hr. pharmacy for a heating pad to help keep them warm. The only thing was, I had to keep getting up every half hour to turn the pad on again and was tied to the house every minute. They have new safety features on heating pads that will shut it off after a half hour passed. We couldn't find one without the auto shut off..Grrr! Anyhow, only 2 kitties left now. I had to hand feed them every two hours and stimulate them to go to the bathroom as directed. All went well for about 3 days(harder than a baby), but eventually they also died. One the 2nd day and one the 3rd.. So devestating to the kids and I! Boy, that sure was an unexpected experience!!! I had less sleep during that, then when my own kids were born! Had to do it though, because no one else was there for that kitty. I just wish the babies didn't die. I think I over fed them, as they both died during/after feedings. I tried so hard to keep them alive. My kids were depending on me and I wish I hadn't let them down. At least they had a chance though. If we didn't take her in, they all would have died right away and mom would have died outside somewhere. So so sad!
Mom was sick and had a high fever, but we nursed her back to health. They said if she had her kitties outside, mom would have died shortly later if not given antibiotics. Anna basicly saved her life by having us take her in when she needed us most. She took her medicine like a good girl though and got well quickly! The kids just loves her sooo much! Now more than ever.
We then adopted a 3 year old, gray tom cat from a shelter to keep her company(after getting her spayed of course) and to help the kids not be so sad about the babies. He's the biggest lap cat ever! Always having to be on someone and sleeps under someones arm all night every night! Mostly mine.
Our black kitty Midnight, knows when our daughter or son is sick before we do. When she follows them around and won't leave their side, we know they're coming down with something. Sure enough, one ends up sick with a fever and the kitty is with whoever it is every moment till they get better! Even if it lasts more than a couple days, she's always laying with that person on the bed or couch! She must know how much they cared for her when she was sick. Here's matthew with a fever and Midnight when we first got her. See how red Matthew's cheeks are?
Anyway, I had all these extra unused bottles, kitty milk formula and supplies. We went to donate them to a rescue center where we saw our Burmese cats. They refused to seperate them since they were extremely bonded. They cried and sulked when not together. The kids couldn't resist them, so we brought them home too. We adopted them on their one year birthday, the day just 2 days after Anna's 10th birthday. Now we have four. No more though...4 pets is enough! I think?! I'm only claiming one cat as mine. Midnight is Matthew's and the Burmese cats are Anna's and Kayla's! 
Please be sure to have your pets spayed or neutered to prevent heartbreak like we went through. My heart just broke every time I had to tell my kids a kitty died. Some people don't get the males fixed, figuring they can't bring home babies, but if he ever gets out, and it only takes once, he can get so many others pregnant. There's enough unwanted cats (both in and out of the shelters) that struggle! Help the problem and not become part of one! Thanks!
We are blessed with having four healthy kitties now! They are all loved and well cared for. My poor husband hadn't a clue what he was getting in for, when he said yes to Anna. My girls are so happy to have all of them! I'm happy as well and feel glad we could help in some small way.
Yeah, Don't you just love your cat?! I never thought I'd like cats so much, but they are so sweet. My dad had one when I was 19 years old, but it was never very friendly in it's 18 years of life, so we never tried getting another cat. It's not that bad after all, as I'm sure all you cat owners out there will agree! So go to your local shelter and adopt a cat or a pet if you can!!
We got our first cat (The black one in my pics.) July 2006, when she kept coming to the house. My daughter kept asking if we could keep her, as she was so sweet and friendly with everyone here. My husband finally gave in, but found out it belonged to the lady down the street. She was only 6 mo. old..The lady said we could keep her, since she didn't want her inside and didn't really want to take care of her. Two days later, she started giving birth to kitties, while laying on my lap of all places. WHAT A SURPRISE!! One of the babies died during birth and two died less than an hour later. The next night she had 3 more kitties. My husband dropped my little girl & I off at the 24 hr. pet hospital with the mom around 10:00, as she wasn't nursing them and was real weak. Found out mom didn't produce milk and that's why the others died, plus they were really small. She couldn't care for them because she was too young herself! Maybe if she didn't have so many kitties, they'd have a better chance because they'd be bigger. One also died at the hospital. We finally got home at 3:00 a.m with kitty formula and supplies, but had to send my husband to the 24 hr. pharmacy for a heating pad to help keep them warm. The only thing was, I had to keep getting up every half hour to turn the pad on again and was tied to the house every minute. They have new safety features on heating pads that will shut it off after a half hour passed. We couldn't find one without the auto shut off..Grrr! Anyhow, only 2 kitties left now. I had to hand feed them every two hours and stimulate them to go to the bathroom as directed. All went well for about 3 days(harder than a baby), but eventually they also died. One the 2nd day and one the 3rd.. So devestating to the kids and I! Boy, that sure was an unexpected experience!!! I had less sleep during that, then when my own kids were born! Had to do it though, because no one else was there for that kitty. I just wish the babies didn't die. I think I over fed them, as they both died during/after feedings. I tried so hard to keep them alive. My kids were depending on me and I wish I hadn't let them down. At least they had a chance though. If we didn't take her in, they all would have died right away and mom would have died outside somewhere. So so sad!
Mom was sick and had a high fever, but we nursed her back to health. They said if she had her kitties outside, mom would have died shortly later if not given antibiotics. Anna basicly saved her life by having us take her in when she needed us most. She took her medicine like a good girl though and got well quickly! The kids just loves her sooo much! Now more than ever.We then adopted a 3 year old, gray tom cat from a shelter to keep her company(after getting her spayed of course) and to help the kids not be so sad about the babies. He's the biggest lap cat ever! Always having to be on someone and sleeps under someones arm all night every night! Mostly mine.
Our black kitty Midnight, knows when our daughter or son is sick before we do. When she follows them around and won't leave their side, we know they're coming down with something. Sure enough, one ends up sick with a fever and the kitty is with whoever it is every moment till they get better! Even if it lasts more than a couple days, she's always laying with that person on the bed or couch! She must know how much they cared for her when she was sick. Here's matthew with a fever and Midnight when we first got her. See how red Matthew's cheeks are?
Anyway, I had all these extra unused bottles, kitty milk formula and supplies. We went to donate them to a rescue center where we saw our Burmese cats. They refused to seperate them since they were extremely bonded. They cried and sulked when not together. The kids couldn't resist them, so we brought them home too. We adopted them on their one year birthday, the day just 2 days after Anna's 10th birthday. Now we have four. No more though...4 pets is enough! I think?! I'm only claiming one cat as mine. Midnight is Matthew's and the Burmese cats are Anna's and Kayla's! Please be sure to have your pets spayed or neutered to prevent heartbreak like we went through. My heart just broke every time I had to tell my kids a kitty died. Some people don't get the males fixed, figuring they can't bring home babies, but if he ever gets out, and it only takes once, he can get so many others pregnant. There's enough unwanted cats (both in and out of the shelters) that struggle! Help the problem and not become part of one! Thanks!We are blessed with having four healthy kitties now! They are all loved and well cared for. My poor husband hadn't a clue what he was getting in for, when he said yes to Anna. My girls are so happy to have all of them! I'm happy as well and feel glad we could help in some small way.
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