Momma Is Sad

Momma had a favorite kitty in the shelter. His name was India, a sleek black beauty with golden eyes. He was still a kitten, but in the three months she has been there, hadn't put on any weight and never played. She told the techs there was something wrong, and for a while they said, he was just "laid back." Momma knew better and would hold him, but he seemed so frail and wanted to cuddle the other kitties.

Yesterday, when Momma went to the shelter, everyone was sad, and they said little India had to go to Rainbow Bridge because he got terrible sick, he couldn't even stand up. He was suffering. Momma knows it is for the best, but she misses her black beauty.

~Patches Lady~

What Is Goin On???

Momma puts on a strange outfit, with kitties all over the front on it, she calls it a "scrub" and says it is to protect us. When she comes home, she doesn't even say "hi" but rushes upstairs to change. I can still smell something, though. It smells like other cats! Is she two-timng us?

~Patches Lady~

Health Update

Hi everyone:

Well, I found out why I have been so sick. It is a bacteria in my stomach called "bacterium Helicobacter pylori," the same bacteria responsible for ulcers (which I probably would have gotten.) It seems this bacteria is in many of us, lying dormant since childhood. It was verified with the biopsy they took during the endoscopy. I am on very heavy doses of antibiotics (two kinds) because it is very resistant. I have 10 days worth of pills, then a month to see how I feel, and an appointment with my Dr. at the end of March, when I, hopefully, get a clean bill of health.

I can actually say "I am glad" that is what it was, easily treatable and now I KNOW. Now, I feel I can get on with my life, (I will probably have ups and downs) and feel great today, although I know it is too early for the meds to be working.

Getting back to a regular routine at the shelter is so important. I have learned many sad facts about humans, mainly that they aren't very humane! If the way we treat animals reflects on what a society we are, it is very disturbing. So many animals are "owner release" or just dumped in the hallway or outside (we have a waiting list because we are a "no kill" facility.) I am not going into details, it is just too upsetting and heartbreaking, however on the flip side, I do meet many wonderful animal lovers.

Thanks to all of you for being so supportive in this long ordeal of mine. You are all wonderful friends and the CB means so much to me. Hugs to all.........

CalioMom Toni :)

Pee Ess: The girls are all fine, and Mistrie came through the winter fat and sassy and waits every night before supper to come inside and rub noses with Patches, then runs out to "her domain."

Health And Shelter Update

Health Update from CalicoMom Toni:

Hi and thanks to all for your concern. Here is what has happened so far:

My GP sent me to a Gastroenterologist in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, (60 miles from home) last week, who did an endoscopy yesterday. He said my stomach was red and irritated and took a culture, checking for the presence of Helico Bacter (the bacteria responsible for ulcers.) Tomorrow I go to our hospital for an ultrasound of my stomach. He also did blood work, involving my liver and pancreas. As soon as I hear something, I will let you know.

I have been doing volunteer work at our shelter, and try, if I feel up to it, to go in three days a week. I do everything for Cat Petfinders now, taking pictures and posting them on Petfinder's website. I have about 100 cats I have done, so far; many have been adopted. There are about 60 viewable ones, right now. I also love to spend time socializing the cats, and whatever clean-up is necessary. You can see Panhandle Animal Shelter's Cat Petfinder site HERE. The first entry I call "The Kittens" and it is a work in progress, as it changes almost daily.The work is so rewarding and I really love it.

LOA

CalicoMom here: Due to ongoing health issues, I need to take some time off. As most of you know, I have have bad stomach issues for over a year now. I have a Drs' appointment, for a full physical, on the 26th, but find everyday tasks right now, almost impossible. I will be back!!!

Snow Sale And Baby

Dear cats who ordered snow:

All snow orders have been shipped. It is a good thing, too, because the rains came and turned the snow into slush. I doubt that would sell. Momma calls it slop.

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On the grandbaby front: Tessa Dawn entered the world at noon on Momma's birthday. She has a head of black hair and blue eyes, and her Grandma (our humansisfurwhodoesn'tlivehereanymore) says she is gorgeous. I think all Grandma's say that. I have never heard one say, bald, pie eyed, ugly brat. I do know one thing, all kittens are adorable and cute, so maybe human babies are too.

~Patches Lady~

Happy Purrday Momma

From us girls to you, Momma. We won't tell anyone you are old now, and legally so, cuz you have something called Medicare. We luvs you!

Patches

Mittens

Mistrie

Precious

Calico Mom Toni here: It looks like I am going to be a great grandma today! What a birthday present. Little Tessa is due anytime (my granddaughters' first.)

Snow.....For Sale

I am taking orders for snow. Right now, I can only take orders in the northern part of the country, until I can get a frigermated truck. Here are the amounts, with prices.

• Small Box (Enough to make 100 snow balls)........50 cents
• Medium Box (Enough to make 300 snow balls)...One green paper (two 50 cents)
• A TON (Enough to cover your yard).....................Three green papers (six 50 cents)

Send orders to: Patches Lady
Big Piney Woods
Far North Reaches
Idaho, USA

My New Glider

Funny, Momma thinks this is her glider, but I have claimed it. I even like the way it moves.......back and forth................ back and forth............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

~Patches Lady~

Happy New Year!

Napping On My Catnip Pillow

while it snows and snows outside. I got this wonderful pillow from

A Safe Haven For Cats. Jeri is a wonderful lady who saves kittens.

~Patches Lady~

It's Time

to take all the flashy lights and tree down, Momma. I want the house back to normal, except leave my snow bear, please. Thank you.

~Patches Lady~ (the most polite cat in the house)

Merry Christmas

To all our furriends

From The Big Piney Woods Cats!

Monday Mews

The following things are mewsworthy (at least to us cats.)

• Momma is going in to learn Petfinders at the new shelter. A nice lady by the name of Helen, who does it now, is going to help her get started.


• She is also going to help with the new look of the website, which is being redesigned. She has a new design all ready, but so has someone else. She says it doesn't matter, she just wants to be involved and on the committee.


• She is shopping for a new camera. So far, she likes the Canon 10 MB, 20X Zoom. That means more pichers of us!


• It is so cold in the Big Piney Woods, it reminds her of Minnesota. ( I think that is a bad thing.) Snow snow snow, cold cold cold, wind wind, wind. She hooked up Mistrie's electric heated water bowl she got from MomRobyn. Thanks MomRobyn.


• Her tummy is being bad again (she thinks it was some matoes she ate) and she might have to go have some tests done.

~Patches Lady~

A Picture

is worth a thousand words.

Minding My Own Bizniss

Momma thought I was deep in meditations, but, I was really listening to her on the phone machine. She was talkin and talkin to somebody she called Helen. Then she said yes she would do that. So, snoopy kitty that I am, I looked into her emails and found lots of them to and from the people at PAS (Panhandle Animal Shelter.) Now I know....... she is going into the kitty rooms and is going to take pichers of them to put on Petfinders! I used to complain she took too many pichers of me, but now I am a bit crabilated! She is going to be seeing and handling and petting and loving on lots of other kitties. Yes, this is definitely big time crabilation!

Important information: Momma heard on TV this morning that Outlook Express is compromised by a Trojan virus and you shouldn't use it until a patch is developed (they are working on one.) I guess it can steal your passwords and get into your bank accounts.

UPDATE: MS has a patch on their update site. Thanks to Cat Crosssings for that info.

~Patches Lady~

I Can Hear

the chimes ringing outside. That means the wind is out of the north. I know, from what Momma and Daddy have said, it is an arctic blast. Momma said Mistrie is fine, she is hunkered down in her bed in the woodshed and only comes out to eat and drink.

I am three years old today! Thanks ML for reminding Momma, she would have forgetted me!

~Precious Flower~

Floofy Friday

You can tickle my belly if you like. I like to lay on Momma's clothes cuz it smells like her, so, even when she is gone, it is like she is here. I luvs my Momma. I am a Momma's gurl, however I sit on Daddy's lap efurry night. ( I don't want him to feel neglected.)

~Precious Flower~

Wordless Wednesday

Too cute!

My New Furriend

I have a new buddy. He sits under the Christmas tree with a smile on his face, all the time. My human sisfurwhodoesn'tliveherebuthasafamilyofherown, gave it to Momma last year. He doesn't pick on me, like Squirt does, whapping and chasing me. I can cuddle up to him and we share conversations, Bear and I. He understands how I am picked on, and I am the senior cat here. (I have been here the longest.) I hope Momma doesn't let him hibernate in the closet, like last year.

~Patches Lady~