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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