Hi Jeff,

>Not long ago we had a cat "Pandora" pass away. She was almost 17 years old. Sh
> had been weak and listless the last couple weeks. Sadly, she jumped up in my
> lap to lay down and snuggle. Twenty minutes later passed  away in my lap. :-(
> It seemed like she knew it was her time and didn't want to go alone.

I'm so sorry for your loss of Pandora - I'm sure she was glad to have you there
 for her 'then'.

> Acquired a new cat "Cali". Short for Calico which she is. She is/was a  farm
>cat. A whole different attitude. Didn't even see her for the first  three days
> as she hid. Thankfully she had gotten more friendly and more social. She is
> still sensitive to sudden noises and movements. And has a  propensity to chew
> on toes. :-) And hasn't learned to use discretion when it comes to the use of
>claws. Took her in for shots and she has an upcoming appointment to be spayed.
> Been in heat the last week. That poor cat sounds like she is dying.

Oh yeah, been there with cats that needed spaying  Hope you enjoy your new
kitty 

Take care,
Janis

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