I’m not going to be online much this week because of crazy end of semester work, but I wanted to let the Buffistas know that I have an appointment to take Byron in to be put to sleep Wednesday morning. His cancer has progressed to the point that the tumors on his side are quite large and making him uncomfortable, and it’s a bit of a miracle that they haven’t moved into his internal organs yet. I have had my wonderful boy 17.5 years and know that he has had a rich, happy life, but it is very hard facing that final goodbye. He’s been my constant companion for my entire adult life--the only thing that hasn’t changed. He’s also just an amazing cat--smart, dignified, affectionate, and so very handsome. I will miss him a lot. I don’t really feel up to talking about it, but I wanted to ask for a little soothing ~ma Wednesday morning for us.

Matt's mom passed early this morning. It was not unexpected , but a little peace for all involved would be good

My cat drama continues. Most people know one of my cats, Maddie, died right after Thanksgiving.

Last night my front door blew open (and the porch door) and Dean escaped. I'm not sure what time but he's gone and I haven't been able to find him (I was also getting my computer repaired this weekend). He's chipped so hopefully someone will find him and take him to a vet or the shelter.

I could really use some Find Dean~ma.

Thanks

Dean Came Home! I was talking to my neighbor and I heard a meow and there he was running in the porch door!!!!

Darby could use some ~ma this morning, and generally for the next six weeks.

Out of surgery and recovering well. They used an epidural! And lasers! Two kinds! Oh, this modern world we live in.

Not releasing the ~ma just yet, but willing to share.

Rest in peace Byron, my beautiful boy. Seventeen and a half years wasn’t nearly enough.

I feel like I have been massively absent around here and when I am present, it's all Bartleby, all the time.

Sadly, I'm back for more ~ma for the little guy.

But first, I'm thrilled to report to everyone who helped us that his back end is doing wonderfully. Not completely healed, but very nearly. The new antibiotic worked wonders and his wounds are almost totally closed. That should be finished in a week or so.

I had desperately hoped that his nose issue was a dental infection that would resolve with the antibiotic.

It has become clear that this isn't happening, which means that the obstruction, that is causing the blood and sticky mucus from his nose at least 8 times a day is being caused by a tumor or a foreign object.

Now I'm praying hard for a foreign object.

We can't know what it is without a CT scan. The CT scan cannot happen without the insurance company helping out. They would not help with the back end because it was a pre-existing condition...this issue is not.

We could really use some "It's covered"~ma. That won't make it free, of course, but it can be done.

I feel terrible to still be in need. I love a happy ending, just like everyone else and we are so, so, so close to getting Bartleby totally healthy. We just aren't there yet.

All your good wishes have carried us this far. If we can do the CT, it will happen on the 20th. Please keep us in your thoughts.

Could I get some good thoughts for my godsister's mother? She's been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Mom didn't mention the type, but I'm suspecting melanoma from what I got in the email.

so I got fired. Wednesday is my last day. job-ma of the general variety would be appreciated.